Before Li Xian entered the palace, he had already decided what he wanted to say and what attitude he would take.
Lianlian and Lianzai have always existed, but they are all aimed at common people and untouchables. But this time they have risen to the scholar level, this is the first time in history.
Even if this alliance was bloodless and only deprived these family members of their imperial examination rights, it still wanted to change part of the Ming Dynasty's state system at this time.
Because of the reduction in benefits and the decline in status, everything has become low-grade, except for the value of high school education, which has plummeted.
Although it will not pose much risk to the stable Ming Dynasty at this time, it will also cause far-reaching self-change within society.
There are fewer people studying, fewer people getting fame, and young people are no longer proud of being elected as officials. Who will inherit the church of saints? In the long dark night, it is difficult to produce saints. Everyone has become worldly and secular. Seeking profit only.
Although Li Xian wanted to object, but because of the previous Jinan Incident, his good friend Lao Lu was involved as the main conspirator, which restricted his hands and feet. At this time, in order to protect himself and avoid being liquidated, he could only He expressed his attitude against his original intention.
"Your Majesty, this law is very good. However, it takes time to set it up or even implement it. If it is promulgated rashly, I am afraid it will change. Then our Ming Dynasty will be like the beginning of the founding of the country. It will be difficult to recruit scholars. From the perspective of the humble minister , should be implemented slowly from one county to a ten-year period, and if possible, then be used throughout the country to complement the new tax system."
After Zhu Jianshen listened to Li Xian's words, he was amused. This old boy was indeed an old fox. He talked a lot, but didn't seem to say anything. In Zhu Jianshen's view, he agreed, but when it was spread, it was deny.
At this critical point, he could still forcibly restore his character. In front of Li Xian, Zhu Jianshen's methods were still a bit young.
However, he is the emperor.
In this kind of matter, he has an absolute advantage and can use his authority to smooth the gap between the two levels.
Zhu Jianshen sneered several times and looked directly at Li Xian.
"What the Chief Minister said makes sense. My Ming Dynasty still needs these people to study and serve as officials. Otherwise, who will help me govern such a huge world? Otherwise, how can the saints fill the world... I will have no helpers, and the world will not be able to help me." There will also be fewer officials who are full of knowledge, have beautiful rivers and mountains in mind, and have great ambitions..."
After hearing His Majesty the Emperor's words, the officials of Qianqing Palace felt a little uneasy in their hearts. This must be to attract us.
After finishing speaking, Zhu Jianshen paused for a moment and then continued: "Everything in the world must comply with the laws of heaven. The new tax system promulgated by the imperial court is like a waste of paper in the south. If it is not stopped and strict legal constraints are not imposed, then the country will be in trouble in the future." No country, the Ming Dynasty’s treasury does not have gold and silver to support the army, and there is no gold and silver to relieve the people from famine. Likewise, I don’t need so many officials..."
"Well, the promotion of filial piety and integrity during the Han Dynasty was pretty good. Just let the local gentry and squires directly recommend those people with high moral character, and the court would just appoint them. What else is there to do with the imperial examination?"
"Master Chief Assistant, what do you think of my proposal? In this way, the Ming Dynasty will not have difficulty in recruiting scholars."
Can Zhu Jianshen not be angry? The imperial case in front of him is a bit heavy and expensive to build. Otherwise, he will definitely recreate the scene of Crow Brother's name and overturn it. Then he said coldly: "It's difficult to get a scholar, so don't get it." Yes, I’m going to promote filial piety and integrity..."
After listening to His Majesty the Emperor's words, Li Xian expressed that he was very flustered. Why should he go backwards in history if he just said this?
Anyone with a discerning eye knows that promoting filial piety and integrity is a system that is a thousand years behind the times.
Although promoting filial piety and integrity was a good means of selecting officials and talents during the Han Dynasty, history is progressing and people's thinking is progressing.
The current system is completely unsuitable for the current situation.
After Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the promotion of filial piety and honesty became the prerequisite for becoming an official.
Moreover, after many changes, each county could nominate one person to serve as an official in the court each year. However, it was later discovered that it was unfair. The population difference between the counties was too big, so during the Eastern Han Dynasty and Emperor Yongyuan's reign, the reform was carried out. After the first reform, if the population exceeds 200,000, one person should be promoted to Xiaolian every year, and if the population is over 400,000, two people should be promoted to Xiaolian. If the population is less than 200,000, one person should be promoted to Xiaolian every two years. If the population is less than 100,000, one person should be promoted to Xiaolian. Every three years, a person of Xiaolian is elected. Of course, there are also preferential treatment and lenient treatment for border areas, especially areas where ethnic minorities live together. Emperor He of the Han Dynasty issued an edict that the border counties of Youzhou, Bingzhou, and Liangzhou have a population of more than 100,000. One person can be promoted as Xiaolian every year, one person can be promoted as Xiaolian every two years if the number is less than 100,000, and one person can be promoted as Xiaolian every three years if the number is less than 50,000.
Of course, in the subsequent development, whether it is Xiaolian in remote areas or Xiaolian in the prosperous Central Plains, they are all descendants of aristocratic families.
If we use the current imperial examination system, there will be no Yuan family who can compete with the Liu family, nor will there be any Yang family, the Hongnong family... The system of filial piety and integrity has been developing in the long term. In the game, one big family after another will be supported that affects the situation of the entire world. They make reasonable use of the system and solve bugs to make their families stronger and stronger. M.biQuge.biZ
After Zhu Jianshen finished speaking, the entire Qianqing Palace was very quiet.
Although Xu Youzhen lowered her head, her eyes kept rolling, and she couldn't control her urge to laugh out loud.
He recalled all the sad things in his life.
The difficulty of studying.
Mother and father died one after another.
Son's backstab.
Many sad things could not completely suppress his excitement at this moment.
Since arriving in Nanjing, His Majesty the Emperor has handed over the new tax system to the Chief Assistant of the Cabinet, Li Xian. He is a dog, but he plays games until late at night every year. When there is no meeting, he still sleeps until he wakes up, living like a pig.
Facts have proved that Li Xian was able to manage the cabinet and govern the Ming Dynasty well for Zhu Jianshen. Under his leadership, all aspects of the new tax system have made progress, and collection and recalculation have been meticulous.
It seems that everything is back on track.
His Majesty the Emperor is the newly appointed Chief Minister of the Cabinet, and the Chief Minister of the Cabinet has also completed many difficult tasks for His Majesty the Emperor.
Great credit.
Xu Youzhen even felt a sense of crisis before.
But now the sense of crisis is gone.
Li Xian still can't let go of his ridiculous, even non-existent moral standards, and his reputation with Shilin.
This is the biggest difference between him and Xu Youzhen, and because of this biggest difference, he can never replace Xu Youzhen as the closest minister to His Majesty the Emperor.
But all the credit has changed because of the unsteady stance.
My butt is sitting in the wrong position, so I was fucked in vain before.
Whether you are a treacherous minister or a loyal minister, if you cannot find your own position and cannot make a choice, you are destined to be unable to go further.
Unlike Xu Youzhen who was holding back her smile, Li Xian's mood had hit rock bottom.
Of course, Li Xian doesn't need to go any further at this time. He has already reached the end. What he is considering is how long he can hold the position of chief minister of the cabinet. If possible, he wants to work until he is eighty years old and assist His Majesty all the way to Chenghua. Thirty years later, surpassing Yu Qian and surpassing Sanyang...
After a moment of pause, Li Xian still raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, you must be filial and honest. I, I just feel that you should be more cautious about such a big change..."
"However, how to implement it? Come to think of it, His Majesty has already made a holy decision in his heart..."
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