This thorn is fatal.
In the fourth year of Yanzuo's reign in Western Xia Dynasty (1041), Zhang Yuan encouraged and assisted Li Yuanhao to march into the Song Dynasty. The Battle of Haoshuichuan broke out and the Song army lost more than 10,000 people.
Looking at the Haoshuichuan full of corpses of Song soldiers, Zhang Yuan proudly wrote the poem "Xia Song has never stood up, Han Qi is not surprised. The river is full of dragons and tigers, and they still talk about military aircraft." He was full of praise for the Song court officials. ridicule.
It is conceivable that Zhang Yuan vented his anger to the extreme at that time. He should have gritted his teeth and silently said: I will definitely overthrow the Song Dynasty and let you know what a mistake I made by repeatedly screening me out in the imperial examination!
With Zhang Yuan as a "role model", those who were eliminated in the Song Dynasty palace examination also understood a simple truth:
I don’t want to leave you here, I have my own place to stay.
You guys go ahead and sift them through, and then we’ll go to Xixia, where they are also recruiting people and the wages are high.
loyalty?
My loyalty to you, Song Ting, is rewarded with being deposed again and again!
Life is limited, and you have bad luck. In thirty or forty years, you have good luck. In fifty or sixty years, you are eliminated once in the imperial examination, which means that three years have been wasted. How many three years can you waste in your life?
Quit and leave.
The people of the Song Dynasty were not fools. They had the ability to sneak across the border when they saw each person running away. In addition, these people who ran away had dark hearts and a strong desire for revenge. They made it their ambition to destroy the Song Dynasty for the rest of their lives.
In the long run, how great is this?
So in the second year of Jiayou (1057), Song Renzong personally presided over the palace examination and said to everyone pleasantly:
"You guys just relax, take the exam slowly, don't be stressed, even if you can't answer the questions, I still think you are a talent, so I will just go through the motions, and when it's over, I'll stay and be an official."
It was from this year that no one was dismissed from the palace examination. After that, it became a routine. The Southern Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties basically copied this routine.
Therefore, Hu Jing and others can be high-spirited and happy without any worries.
Although Yang Rong didn't want to drink, he couldn't resist the pushing of Hu Jing and Li Guan, and even Yang Pu was dragged to Wenhong Pavilion on the Qinhuai River.
Wuying Palace.
Fang Xiaoru finished reading Jin Youzi's test paper and handed it to Shuangxi who was standing aside. He took out another volume and said, "Your Majesty, this volume is written for Yang Rong, who came fourth in the examination. It's called "The Contribution to Rectifying the World. "For Daren".
"Read it."
Zhu Yunwen lowered his head and reviewed the articles of Wang Gen, Hu Jing, and Jin Youzi.
Fang Xiaoru cleared his throat and read in a measured tone: "The person who assists the hegemon has the merit of supporting the world, so the saint takes it... Guan Zhong has the merit of rectifying the world, and the master calls it, doesn't it mean that no one is kind? Since Looking at it now, when will the Spring and Autumn period be..."
"Concerned about the decline of the royal family, there was a meeting at Kuiqiu, where they swore an oath to the five orders and wrote a letter to express it. Those who went to the lower tomb knew what they were afraid of. Concerned about the rebellion of Yi and Di, So there is a master of Zhaoling, who enlists the help of eight countries to destroy his front, and who makes an alliance with Quwan to cherish his virtue, and uses his descendants to seek Xia, and then he knows what he has warned..."
"This is Guan Zhong's contribution to rectifying the world. He is the most important person in the world, so he invites prisoners from the north without feeling ashamed; he has the world's plans in mind, so he forgets about the king and does not feel guilty. How can Zigong argue that he is not benevolent... "
Zhu Yunwen raised his head and looked at Fang Xiaoru. This article gave an excellent explanation of "One Kuang Tianxia". While rectifying Guan Zhong's name, he did not escape Guan Zhong's mistakes.
Viewing problems dialectically is Yang Rong’s wisdom.
"Your Majesty, this volume was written for Li Guan, the fifth person in the examination..."
Fang Xiaoru finished reading and wanted to continue talking.
Zhu Yunwen waved his hand and said: "There is no need to read. Fang Aiqing, the palace examiner asked, what should be the top topic?"
Fang Xiaoru released the test paper,
He said: "This matter is entirely up to the Emperor to decide."
Zhu Yunwen shook his head and said: "This is my first time to host a palace examination. I am inevitably lacking in experience. I love you, please speak frankly, so that I can think about how to decide the topic."
Fang Xiaoru looked at Zhu Yunwen who was humbly asking for advice, and couldn't help but have a smile on his face, and said: "Your Majesty, according to the third year of Hongwu's decree, the palace examination only issued one current affairs policy, and the tribute ministers only stated it directly, writing more than a thousand words. As for the The content is a bit broad.”
“All the mysteries of life and morality, the opportunity to educate customs, the relaxation of laws and regulations, the changes in etiquette, the advancement and retreat of talents, the gains and losses of officials, as well as military affairs, land tax, criminal names, water conservancy, etc., all the general aspects of the country and the urgent tasks of the time, What you should hear from above and what you should do from below can all be decided and implemented.”
Zhu Yunwen frowned, the scope of this exam was a bit wide.
Multiple options, one choice.
The palace examination, also known as the imperial examination, court examination, personal examination and palace examination, is an examination conducted by the emperor himself in the palace.
The exam question is current affairs policy.
If someone wants to study the national policies and governance trends of a dynasty, a good research tool is the Current Affairs Policy.
The key to current affairs policy is not only the policy itself, but also the word "current affairs".
For example, in the fourth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang presided over the palace examination, and the question he asked was "Respect Heaven, be diligent in the people, be ethical and ethical", then these students must remember it. Whenever they become an official in the future, and submit a memorial or something, as long as it is in line with "Respect Heaven" If you are diligent, upright and ethical, then congratulations to you, Lao Zhu will appreciate you.
If you have nothing to do and say, "Li XX should not be killed because he has merit," then Lao Zhu will send you to find Li XX.
Another example is that in the eighteenth year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang's topic was "Select officials and rectify the administration of officials." Then you tributes should be careful. Don't imitate those predecessors who were beheaded. It's better to be honest. Corrupt, don't cause trouble, don't curse, don't borrow money, don't make enemies...
In the 30th year of Hongwu, Zhu Yuanzhang felt that he would not live long. In order to help Zhu Yunwen ascend to the throne, he presided over the imperial examination question "Assist the monarch and be brave in admonishment." The meaning was very obvious. I, Lao Zhu, were leaving, and my grandson was going to come to power. , you all must help him well, speak up bravely, and correct his problems...
No matter when, the current affairs policy in the palace examination is a very interesting thing. It is not a simple question. It contains the current dilemma of the court, problems that need to be solved, or problems that are about to be solved.
For example, the question in Emperor Jianwen's palace examination in history was "Applying benevolent government and punishing the vicious and stubborn", which means: Zhu Di is a bastard, a ferocious and evil person, and stubborn. Tell me how to kill Zhu Di...
In the palace examination that year, whoever scolded Zhu Di the most, who had the most ideal method of killing Zhu Di, who could boast the most, and who could best comfort Zhu Yunwen's injured heart, would definitely be among the best.
It's just sad that a large number of those who had thought about how to kill Zhu Di later knelt in front of Zhu Di.
In a sense, the palace examination questions are actually the magic weapon for promotion.
You've already felt the emperor's pulse. Can't you just prescribe the right medicine?
If you want to punish corrupt officials, after you pass the exam, write letters every day, pointing out the evils of corrupt officials, demanding the restoration of Legalist laws and severely punishing corrupt officials. Can Zhu Yuanzhang be unhappy?
To assist Ming Jun, after you pass the exam, praise Zhu Yuanzhang's grandson more and look forward to the future prospects. How could Zhu Yuanzhang not keep you to serve his grandson?
If you want to kill Zhu Di, just scold him every day, say bad things about Zhu Di, and make suggestions. How can you kill Zhu Di? How can you bring it up? Then the emperor still doesn’t want to:
This kid has an appetite for me, bring him up and do big things.
I don’t know what those officials who have not been promoted in ten years will do after they become officials. What a good road to promotion, the bridge is paved, but you have to stand on the shore and wait for the ship to come.
Sometimes the ship doesn't come...
Now Zhu Yunwen also needs to consider the issue of current affairs policy selection. This is not only related to the next policy direction, but also whether Zhu Yunwen can find suitable talents to control the court.
Zhu Yunwen thought for a long time before writing:
Decision making date:
The saints of the past successively unified and controlled the world, established the outline and established the discipline, the rituals and music were clear, and the people were prosperous and the country was prosperous.
Looking at China, although the smoke is curling up, the population is getting more and more prosperous, there is peace in all directions, the people are safe in their fields, business is prosperous, the army is garrisoning the eight wastelands, the industry is making use of the country's weapons, and the people are transformed by scholars.
However, in the Ming Dynasty, there are still foreign invasions. The Tatars and Olays in the north are armed with strong troops and are ready to attack. The Luchuan River in the southwest is repeatedly difficult to deal with. Bandits and disturbances continue to occur in the coastal areas..."
I want to bring great rule to the world, revive the great achievements of the Han and Tang Dynasties, and leave a prosperous age to all people. However, the internal affairs are not repaired, the defense is difficult to maintain, the gentry is uneasy, corruption is rampant, and the bad government is complicated, which limits me.
How to secure a country, how to rejuvenate a country, how to rule the world, all the scribes will write about it, and I will personally read it.
Zhu Yunwen put down his brush, looked at Fang Xiaoru, and said, "Come, let's see what happens?"
Fang Xiaoru stepped forward, looked at it carefully, then stepped back two steps and said politely: "The current policy is to govern the world. It can be seen that the emperor has the world in mind and encompasses thousands. I think this policy is extremely appropriate."
Zhu Yunwen smiled calmly and said, "In that case, let's hand it over to the Si Li Supervisory Factory for engraving and printing tomorrow night."
"I have seen this strategy and it is not appropriate to leave. Please go to the economics factory for a while."
Fang Xiaoru has a great sense of confidentiality.
Zhu Yunwen shook his head slightly and said: "The economic factory has wronged you so much. Let's do this. You will rest in the cabinet for two days. When the palace examination begins, I will need you to be the chief reader."
Fang Xiaoru was very grateful. Seeing that Zhu Yunwen had nothing else to do, he withdrew.
Zhu Yunwen drew up a list and handed it to Shuangxi, saying: "This is the list of readers and deacons. Please inform them that no delay is allowed during the imperial examination."
Shuangxi received the list and left in a hurry.
The palace examination is not just a matter of asking 320 tributes and asking a few questions. It is an examination and requires an organization similar to that of the general examination. However, the organization of the general examination is relatively stable and the basic personnel are from He was transferred from the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Officials and the Imperial Academy.
However, the palace examination institution is not stable. It is only a temporary department, but it also needs to have promotion officers, examiner readers, examiner supervisors, examiner examiners, confirming officers, examiner examiners, inspectors, printers, and suppliers. Officials and others.
However, the selection of these personnel will not be limited to any department, especially the file readers, who need to be personally designated by the emperor. It could be someone at the level of Minister of the Sixth Ministry, or someone at the level of Minister, or even a cabinet minister.
In order to maintain confidentiality, all personnel who have seen the palace examination questions are not allowed to contact the outside world and cannot move freely.
The printing of the palace examination questions is only completed six hours before the palace examination begins, that is, the night before the palace examination begins.
While Gongshi was sleeping to regain his energy, the people in the Lijie Supervisory Factory were busy engraving. There were only about 200 characters, and they were engraving a few boards very quickly. Then they printed them all night, and 320 copies were unused. for how long.
At dawn, the palace examination questions have been baked and sealed in the box. They will not be sent to the imperial palace until before the palace examination begins, waiting for the emperor's decree to take out the test papers for the palace examination.
July 3rd, Fengtian Hall.
Zhu Yunwen personally presided over the palace examination. Three hundred and twenty tributes, divided into eight rows, entered the palace and knelt down in order.
The rituals and music are over.
Zhu Yunwen glanced at the crowd with expectant eyes and said solemnly: "You are the elites of our Ming Dynasty and the mainstays of the future court. You should write about the world and speak frankly. It's okay to make mistakes. Don't worry. Now that you are ready, then Let’s take a seat and start the exam.”
