"Then Master Su, why is this good for the king?"
Zhu Biao asked again.
Since for scholars, the imperial examination is only a matter of benefit to themselves, they can give up after passing the examination.
If the imperial examination can be carried out from generation to generation, it must be beneficial to the king.
But where is this benefit?
Su Jing said lightly: "It's simple. The imperial examination selects outstanding talents for the country. Isn't it easier for the king to govern the country?"
"At the same time, the imperial examination also gave ordinary people a channel for class transition, and their loyalty to the court would increase."
"More importantly, the influence of those aristocratic families will be greatly reduced, because they can no longer recruit talents from the private sector through recommendations, which is equivalent to eliminating the middlemen."
"Although the king himself is a successor, no king would want his officials to inherit the father's legacy. What the king wants are excellent and capable ministers."
"In the final analysis, it is for the stability of the imperial power."
Su Jing talked eloquently, these are all things that were discussed in the history books of previous lives.
But for Zhu Biao, it is very novel, or thorough.
The benefits of the imperial examination to the emperor were described quite clearly in Su Jing's few words.
Things that can stabilize the imperial power will naturally be vigorously promoted.
The reason why the imperial examination has been continued since its birth was clearly placed in front of Zhu Biao.
"Then what does this have to do with science? Why does it hinder the dissemination and development of science?"
Zhu Biao said with some doubts.
He understood the pros and cons of the imperial examination, but he still didn't understand the connection with science.
Why is it not conducive to the dissemination and development of science?
Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao, thought about it, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Well, we have to mention our current situation."
Today?
His own father?
Why is his father involved again?
Zhu Biao's expression changed a bit strangely, but he still restrained himself and asked, "What does Master Su mean by this?"
Su Jing didn't take it seriously. Before he said it just now, he thought about whether he should talk to Zhu Biao so directly.
How should I say, the one we are talking about is Lao Zhu.
But after thinking about it, since I was teaching my own students, it would be better to teach them more clearly.
"Niu Yi, you should know that the imperial examination will be re-opened soon in the Ming Dynasty."
Su Jing asked Zhu Biao.
With Zhu Biao's unfathomable family background, he should know something about the affairs in the palace.
Su Jing thought so, so she asked this question.
But this was a bit shocking to Zhu Biao's ears.
Because Zhu Yuanzhang does have the idea of reopening the imperial examination, but at present, it has not been announced. It is only discussed among some courtiers.
After all, re-opening the imperial examination still requires a lot of preparation work.
But now, how did Su Jing know that she was in Lishui County?
"Master Su, the imperial examination will indeed be resumed soon, but how did Master Su know about it?"
Zhu Biao asked curiously.
He usually doesn't keep it to himself and asks when he has doubts.
"Is this it?"
Su Jing smiled and said: "It's very simple. If you combine some phenomena and the country's laws, you can know it."
Um?
State decree?
Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment, and then asked: "Master Su, please elaborate."
This matter really confused Zhu Biao.
Su Jing said calmly: "A few months ago, the emperor issued an edict to establish schools in prefectures, prefectures, and counties all over the world. The number of students in various places increased significantly. Isn't this obvious?"
The establishment of schools in prefectures and counties is still an edict from the emperor. Isn’t this the reintroduction of the imperial examination?
Su Jing added: "Do you still remember when my paper mill was established?"
Paper mill!
After saying this, Zhu Biao understood immediately.
It turns out that Su Jing had already planned everything.
Prefectures and counties have established schools, and as the number of students increases, the demand for paper will increase.
The business of the paper mill will naturally not be bad.
This business activity is also changing in accordance with national decrees.
At this time, Zhu Biao looked at Su Jing with incomparable reverence:
"Teacher Su is wise and students can learn from it."
Su Jing waved her hand and said: "These are all basic operations. When I taught you business skills before, didn't I tell you that you must understand the needs of society in order to make money."
"What are the needs of society? National decrees have a great influence. It is actually very simple to pay more attention to observation and thinking."
This is not Su Jing's bragging. Su Jing suffered losses when investing in her previous life.
“Students are taught.”
Zhu Biao nodded, feeling that Su Jing was extremely powerful.
Such a person can probably achieve something no matter where he is.
"Let's not talk about these, let's talk about the imperial examination."
Su Jing continued: "Since the imperial examination is to be reopened, we must formulate procedures and methods."
"Although it has not been officially promulgated, in my opinion, the eight-legged official recruitment system of the late Yuan Dynasty will be followed."
Eight-legged essay!
This is really a cancer-like existence in the imperial examination system.
"Master Su, did you also come up with this through observation and thinking?"
Zhu Biao looked at Su Jing with a horrified expression, thinking this was too scary?
Regarding the imperial examination, we can get a glimpse of it from the Fuzhou and County Schools, and it is not difficult to understand.
But Su Jing even mentioned the stereotyped method of getting an official position, which shocked Zhu Biao.
Because there has always been a dispute between the DPRK and China about which method of scientific administration should be used to recruit officials.
Zhu Biao's previous teacher was the great scholar Song Lian, so there would naturally be exchanges.
At the same time, his father Zhu Yuanzhang also discussed with him. At present, he is indeed partial to the plan of appointing officials with stereotyped writing.
This matter is so detailed, and Su Jing was able to hit the nail on the head, so how could Zhu Biao not be surprised.
"So be it."
Su Jing nodded and said: "Because the eight-part essay has its own unique advantages, any normal monarch would probably choose this option."
"Unique advantages?"
Zhu Biao was stunned for a moment, and immediately remembered the exchange he had with Song Lian. He said: "The advantage Master Su mentioned, does it mean that the eight-part essay uses the words of Confucius, which will help students all over the world better understand the essence of Confucius' knowledge? The format of the eight-part essay is unified, which makes it easier for the examiner to score more fairly."
These are not Zhu Biao's words, but what Song Lian said when discussing with Zhu Biao.
In Zhu Biao's opinion, it makes sense.
However.
Su Jing's answer was only two words:
"fart!"
Su Jing didn't care about her identity as a teacher at the moment, and blurted out a curse word.
Zhu Biao was at a loss all this time. He couldn't understand why his words caused such a big reaction from Su Jing.
"Master Su, did the student say something wrong?"
Zhu Biao asked boldly.
Su Jing snorted coldly and said: "Everything is wrong! The advantage of the eight-part essay is that the world spends its time in a useless place, corrupts moral integrity in ignorance, makes people vain and arrogant, and dims their sanity, which is not enough. To assist the country, the subordinates are not enough to serve as animals."
What Su Jing said was rude.
Although Su Jing had never written eight-part essays, he still hated them.
The vastness of China, because of these eight-part essays, has killed the ideas of many ancestors.
When it comes to the poison of thought, the eight-part essay bears the brunt!
Su Jing's merciless words struck Zhu Biao as thunderous and at a loss.
Is this the advantage of using stereotypes to get an official position?
Let the world waste its time in a useless place, destroy its ambitions and integrity in darkness, grow people's pride and complacency, and confuse people's minds. They will not be able to help the country upwards, and they will not be able to serve livestock downwards.
This is not an advantage. It is simply criticizing the harm of stereotyped writing, and it is still a huge harm.
"Master Su, is it really so dangerous to get an official position with stereotypes?"
Zhu Biao said to Su Jing.
This was different from what he had learned before. Neither his teacher Song Lian nor his father Zhu Yuanzhang had ever said this.
"You think I'm alarmist?"
Su Jing looked at Zhu Biao and asked.
"Students don't dare."
Zhu Biao said immediately.
Su Jing calmed down and said, "Just think of me as alarmist. Anyway, this stereotype of how to get an official position cannot be changed."
"After all, its benefits are something that no king can refuse."
Zhu Biao looked at Su Jing who had regained his composure and said, "Master Su, the student doesn't understand, what are the advantages of these stereotypes in getting an official position?"
What Su Jing said just now seems to be all shortcomings.
Su Jing said lightly: "I don't understand what I'm saying. Elderly people are arrogant and blind. This is exactly what the king wants, and it is naturally an advantage."
Zhu Biao shook his head and said: "Master Su, this student thinks Master Su's words are unreasonable. How could the king want his ministers to be arrogant and insane?"
As the crown prince of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Biao had already assumed the role of king at this time.
At least he wouldn't want his subjects to be like this.
Su Jing smiled and said: "Why don't you want it, the king? Remember what I told you about burning books to enslave Confucianism and deposing hundreds of schools of thought to only respect Confucianism, Niu Yi."
"As a monarch, nothing can compare to the stability of his own rule, and the same is true in terms of ideology."
"The eight-legged essay requires both the form of the question and the thought of the question. Everything is based on the teachings of Confucius and Mencius. Candidates are not allowed to have their own opinions at all. Is this a kind of ideological restriction?"
"When all scholars study the eight-part essay, it means that they have to study Confucius and Mencius and follow the thoughts of the king of heaven and earth, the king, the master, and the master. Isn't that what the king wants?"
Su Jing's explanation left Zhu Biao speechless.
Burning books to embarrass Confucianism and deposing hundreds of schools of thought to favor Confucianism are two seemingly opposite things, but they actually serve the same purpose.
Ideologically determine the supremacy of monarchy.
According to the current thinking of eight-legged essays, this is indeed something the king liked very much.
Su Jing ignored Zhu Biao, who was a little dull at the moment, and continued: "The development and dissemination of scientific knowledge requires free and open thinking."
"The imperial examination, especially the eight-legged examination, is actually killing science."
"After all, rule is more important than science."
Rule is more important than science.
This simple conclusion shocked Zhu Biao's heart.
"Domination is more important than science, domination is more important than science"
Zhu Biao murmured to himself and kept repeating this sentence.
Science or domination?
Zhu Biao felt that he was in a dilemma again.
"Okay, don't think so much."
Su Jing patted Zhu Biao on the shoulder and said: "This is reality, a reality that cannot be changed. Don't think too much."
Under the feudal monarchy, such development can be said to be inevitable.
"No, Master Su, the student thought that there must be a solution."
Zhu Biao raised his head, looked at Su Jing and said firmly.
The solution?
Unless there is no emperor, we will directly transition to the next social system!
Su Jing sighed inwardly, but on the surface she still advised: "Don't be obsessed, Niu Yi, this matter is not something you can solve. At least for now, you shouldn't think about this kind of problem."
Now the Ming Dynasty has just been founded, and Zhu Yuanzhang is at the peak of his personal power.
In any dynasty, especially in the early stages of its establishment, the emperor is the absolute ruler.
Are you telling him now that you want to enter the next social system and the world will no longer be named Zhu?
Isn't this just asking Lao Zhu to chop his head off?
That is to say, Zhu Biao was a student that Su Jing liked very much, so he said a few words.
Otherwise, Su Jing wouldn't even talk to Zhu Biao about the shortcomings of the imperial examination.
First of all, these things are disrespectful, and if spread out, people will lose their heads easily. Secondly, it is difficult to convince people with just a few words.
Not everyone can trust Su Jing like Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao remained silent, seeming to be still thinking about something.
"Master Su, this eight-legged approach to official recruitment is based on the Tao of Confucius and Mencius. You say it is wrong. Is the Tao of Confucius and Mencius wrong?"
Zhu Biao asked again.
Su Jing spoke too quickly just now, and he didn't think carefully about many of the contents. Now that he thought about it, he found something wrong.
"The teachings of Confucius and Mencius are certainly correct."
Su Jing replied: "But if only scholars are allowed to use the teachings of Confucius and Mencius to take the imperial examination, that would be wrong."
"Science itself is a science that explores the laws of things and their phenomena. It must be forward, developing and progressive."
"If you are restricted in a certain cage, there is absolutely no possibility of development."
"The harm of the imperial examination is also reflected here. The wise and thoughtful scholars in a country all study the stereotyped essays and devote all their energy to their official career. There is no basis for the development of science."
Listening to Su Jing's words, Zhu Biao realized that the imperial examination, especially the eight-legged examination, was indeed very harmful.
Should I suggest to my father that I cancel the eight-part essay?
Zhu Biao hesitated again for a while.
Su Jing has made it very clear the advantages and disadvantages of the imperial examination.
If you look at it from the position of your father, Zhu Yuanzhang, at least in front of you, these stereotypes are quite good.
It has gathered talents from all over the world and at the same time allowed them to serve the king, the royal family and the court to the best of their ability.
Let all scholars in the world accept the Confucian thought of the king of heaven and earth, the king of heaven and earth, the king is the greatest.
This power has always been in the hands of the Zhu family, even ideologically.
This is undoubtedly a matter of great benefit and harmlessness to the emperor.
Therefore, even if he really proposed this suggestion to his father, Zhu Yuanzhang, it would probably not be adopted.
In this way, the development of science will be stillborn.
The development of productive forces has become nonsense.
(End of chapter)
