Zheng Xuan was also curious about Lu Xuan's plan and asked, "How does Your Majesty plan to find a way out for the world's scholars?"
Lu Xuan replied: "At present, we train and select scholars mainly through the Five Classics Museum. However, the Five Classics Museum is only in Shu County, and the number of scholars trained per year is only a few hundred, which is too small."
"I need more academies to train scholars, and more scholars should emerge every year. Furthermore, we need more scholars from poor families to serve as officials, so that powerful families will not become the only ones in the local area."
"So, the Five Classics Hall needs to be expanded."
"The first step is to open a Five Classics Hall at least in the capitals of each state in the country, so that outstanding scholars from each state can be selected. The second step is to have a Five Classics Hall in every county seat and to train scholars. .”
"As long as we reach this point, we can continue to cultivate scholars."
Lu Xuan talked eloquently: "The current model is mainly responsible for the assessment and selection of scholars. In the future, when more Five Classics museums are established, a separate agency will be set aside from the Ministry of Rites to be responsible for the Five Classics scholars. The assessment and selection of scholars. Among the scholars across the country, the local assessment is first carried out, and then the talents emerging from the local areas are comprehensively assessed and selected, and the best are selected."
The current Five Classics Hall has the prototype of the imperial examination.
What Lu Xuan has to do next is to amplify this model little by little. He doesn't need much reform or any changes. It seems that he needs to set down the rules of the Five Classics Hall first.
In the future, it will be easier to handle.
After listening to Lu Xuan's words, Zheng Xuan's eyes also shone with burning light.
The deep eyes are full of expectation.
As a Confucian sect, Zheng Xuan wrote books, preached and taught, and has been committed to teaching more scholars so that more people can read and write and pass on knowledge.
According to Lu Xuan's arrangement, because more Five Classics Halls are established, the scope of recruitment of scholars can be expanded, allowing more people to read and write.
This is a large-scale arrangement.
It must be feasible.
Perhaps among the people who study, the main ones are still the children of powerful families, but as long as children from poor families continue to emerge and enrich the place to shine, things can change little by little.
This is the key to Lu Xuan's plan.
After Zheng Xuan figured it out, he praised: "Your Majesty is far-sighted and I admire him. Your Majesty's further establishment of more Five Classics Halls will be a blessing to the scholars of the Ming Dynasty and to all people."
Lu Xuan chuckled and said: "Only Mr. Zheng is the most suitable for such a matter. Because of Mr. Zheng's high prestige, he can raise his voice."
Zheng Xuan understood it as soon as he heard it.
Lu Xuan's plan was to arrange and layout from the perspective of the imperial court. If Lu Xuan personally arranges the arrangements, although he can implement them, under such a premise, those who want to oppose will not show up, and it is easy for people below to obey the plan.
Zheng Xuan proposed that if there was anyone who wanted to object, Lu Xuan could deal with it directly. Someone was acting against the will, and Lu Xuan also took the opportunity to catch fish, which ensured that Lu Xuan was hiding in secret.
Lu Xuan can make steady arrangements.
Zheng Xuan knew Lu Xuan's intention, but he still looked serious and said solemnly: "Your Majesty's arrangement will benefit the country and the people, and I am bound to do so. I am willing to help your Majesty in this matter."
"When the Five Classics Museum moves to Nanjing, Lao Chanhui will take advantage of the situation and suggest that the Five Classics Museum in Shu County be retained and further open Five Classics Museums across the country. This arrangement will be carried out step by step and steadily advanced."
Zheng Xuan is very motivated.
Once the Five Classics Hall is established across the country, this will be an opportunity for scholars.
This is also a blessing for all people in the world.
Lu Xuan said: "Mr. Zheng's consideration is indeed a mature plan, so it's settled. I'm waiting for Gong Zheng to submit a letter to preserve the Five Classics Museum in Shu County."
Zheng Xuandao: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Lu Xuan talked to Zheng Xuan about some plans that might involve the imperial examination and finalized the matter. Then, Lu Xuan got up and took Lu Yu back. After Lu Xuan took Lu Yu back, Lu Yu took the initiative to go to Lu Xuan's hall.
Lu Yu looked respectful and pious, and he saluted respectfully: "Father, my son also has something he wants to report."
Lu Xuan asked encouragingly: "What's the matter?"
Lu Yu looked extremely serious and said, "Reporting to my father, what I want to report is about the issue of local garrison."
Lu Xuandao: "What happened to the garrison?"
Lu Yu replied: "At present, the local garrisons of the imperial court, especially the garrisons in wealthy places such as Jingzhou and Xuzhou, have purchased industries, opened their own shops, and run grain and cloth businesses, as well as salt, iron, tea, and other businesses. "
"It stands to reason that by making money, they can improve the situation of many soldiers. In fact, the soldiers only get a slight benefit. The main benefits are those who are officers in the army."
"My minister believes that the army is so hands-off and allows the soldiers to do business. Although they make their own money, it reduces some pressure on the court. But essentially, this is a very bad start."
Lu Yu said: "Father, please think twice."
Lu Xuan's eyes suddenly brightened.
This is a big deal!
The military's business involves money and management, which is the most corrosive thing that corrodes the will and purity of the military. Once they have money, military officials may continue to take desperate risks for the sake of high profits.
This must be contained.
Otherwise, although local officials can govern the local area, they will not have the slightest confidence if they encounter an arrogant army or use a knife when encountering an army.
The army may become too big and even act recklessly.
This is not allowed.
Lu Xuan had a decision in mind and asked without directly explaining it, "What do you think?"
Lu Yu said without thinking: "Reporting to the emperor, I believe that the military's business must be controlled and strictly prohibited."
"Once it becomes popular, the army will be corroded and lose its combat effectiveness on the one hand; on the other hand, it will be unscrupulous in order to grab money. The supply of the army must be controlled solely by the imperial court."
Lu Yu said seriously: "Otherwise, if we directly delegate power, chaos will arise."
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "The issue of prohibiting the army from doing business is indeed very important. You have brought it up very well. You are worthy of being a disciple of Duke Zheng, and worthy of allowing you to travel and study over the years."
Lu Yu asked enthusiastically: "Since my father agrees, when will we start implementing the arrangement?"
Lu Xuan thought for a while and said: "Don't get involved in banning the military from doing business. I will personally arrange the adjustments and reforms of the military. As the prince, you have to have your own governing ideas and opinions, but more often, you have to keep a low profile. , you must keep a low profile and don’t let the officials below see everything about you.”
"My son, please remember your father's teachings."
Lu Yu was very happy.
His idea was supported by Lu Xuan, and Lu Yu felt extremely proud.
Lu Yu resigned and left, while Lu Xuan arranged for someone to immediately notify Zhou Yu to discuss matters.
The matter of the soldiers in the Ministry of War has to be resolved by the Governor's Office.
