There is no eternal perfect system, only a system suitable for the times.

The same is true for the imperial examination.

In later generations, there were always so-called cultural people who said that the imperial examination was worthless, extremely unbearable, and unforgivable. They said that they imprisoned the thoughts of scholars, restricted the way out of scholars, etc. These words, in the eyes of Zhu Yunyu today, are simply sensational.

Even a little disgraceful!

The imperial examination was prosperous in the Sui and Tang sages in Zhao and Song dynasties, and in the Ming Dynasty, it was even more anticipated by countless poor students. Because the imperial examination was not only the country's way of seeking scholars, but also the only fair and just for ordinary people. As long as you work hard, there is hope to be a channel for progress.

It is not absolutely fair, but it is relatively fair to the greatest extent.

While Westerners were still governing the country with nobles and priests, our empire had begun to absorb outstanding talents from the people and listen to the opinions of the people. And they were given the people the opportunity to participate in the governance of the empire.

As soon as Zhu Yunyu stepped into the hall, several Grand Secretary Hanlin Academy rushed up.

"I'm going to see the emperor!"

"Forgive!" Zhu Yunxiu smiled and helped, then sat down on the throne and said, "Is the palace examination question coming out?"

"Back to the emperor!" Liu Sanwu, a clan of the Secretariat, said, "I have discussed for a few days and selected several test questions. Please decide!"

Zhu Yunxi smiled and said, "Okay, let's talk about it!"

Liu Sanwu stood at the top of the civil officials and slowly spoke, "The palace examination first tests are the three historical and theoretical chapters."

"The first article, Zhou and Tang emphasize outside and inside is less important, and Qin and Wei emphasize outside and inside is more important!" After saying that, Liu Sanwu looked at Zhu Yunxi's face slightly.

Zhu Yunyu had just taken the hot tea from the turtle's shame, and he suddenly stopped hearing this.

He thought to himself, "The first question is so scent of gunpowder?"

The article mentioned in this question refers to the Zhou Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty, while the Qin and Wei refer to the Qin Dynasty and the Northern Wei Dynasty.

The emphasis on the outside and the inner one is less important, which means that the Zhou Dynasty implemented the feudal system of princes, which eventually led to the expansion of the princes and the Zhou emperor stood aside.

The Tang Dynasty implemented the system of vassal states, which led to the expansion of vassal states and formed de facto separatist states. The emphasis on the outside and the heavyweight inside means that although the power of the Qin Dynasty and the Northern Wei Dynasty was concentrated in the hands of the emperor, the effect of centralization was not better than that of the feudal system and vassal states.

"This is an hinting at the relationship between the court and the vassal kings, but it also has the taste of limiting the imperial power!"

Zhu Yunxiu thought to himself again, "If you can get the exam questions in front of him, it must be recognized by the Ministry of Rites and the Hanlin Academy."

Then he looked up at the bachelors in front of him, "Who did this question?"

"This is the minister!" Zheng Yi, the Minister of Rites, spoke.

"This question is well-deserved!" Zhu Yunsheng praised.

The issue of vassal states in this question is the second. The following sentence: Qin and Wei have their own opinions on the outside and the heavy weight inside. Is it necessary to be beneficial to the world if all power is concentrated in the hands of the emperor?

Although the Ming Dynasty was not like the kings and scholars who shared the world like Zhao Song, at this time, the knowledgeable people had already noticed the signs of the cabinet system.

"Where is the second question?" Zhu Yunxiu said again.

"The second question is that Zhuge Liang used his skills without the intention of Shenshang, and Wang Anshi used the reality of Shenshang to deny his reputation." Liu Sanwu continued.

"This question is interesting too!" Zhu Yunxiu pondered in secret.

The Shen Shang in the title refers to the Han Shen Buhei and the Qin State during the Warring States Period. These two were not only famous reformists in history, but also the ultimate loyal believers of the Legalists and the executors!

Legalists talk about the rule of law in the country, and executors even need to be ruthless and use any means.

The meaning of this question is that Zhuge Liang did not have the ruthlessness of the two of them but wanted to establish a name for punishment to govern the country, so Shu Kingdom eventually perished.

Wang Anshi made very strict regulations in the reform, but in order not to bear the bad reputation, he did not admit that he used Legal scholarship, and did not use his name but actually.

This question discusses whether to govern the country with virtue or rule the country with law.

Then, Zhu Yunxiu said again, "Who did this?"

"My name!" Fang Xiaoru, a scholar of the Hanlin Academy, whispered, "It was my work!" As he said, he paused, "Although I was a Confucian scholar, I also knew the way to govern the country. I should not just focus on benevolence, righteousness and morality. I should not just listen to the words of one family. How to use it with virtue and how to use it with law, so as to open up the road to speech!"

"Okay!" Zhu Yunsheng nodded in praise with a smile.

It is commendable that loyal believers of Confucianism can abandon their own opinions and choose suitable methods and systems from the perspective of governing the country.

"The third question!" Liu Sanwu said again, "Ask the emperor's politics and the emperor's heart!" As he said, he paused, "This question is what I have asked!"

The emperor's politics and the emperor's heart are not test papers that allow candidates to praise their merits, but rather let candidates start from the perspective of a minister and speak frankly about how the emperor should govern the world and what kind of thoughts should they have.

At the same time, criticize current problems!

"But!" Zhu Yunxiu nodded, "The country seeks scholars to obtain people with true talents, morals and thoughts, and cannot choose a group of kowtow insects." As he said, he smiled, "What I lack most in the court is kowtow insects!"

Hearing this, all the ministers laughed.

After a while, Zhu Yunxiong continued, "I'm thinking about it, add another question?"

For a moment, the ministers were a little embarrassed. Because the palace examination, time, questions and ceremonial regulations were all stipulated, how could they participate rashly?

Zhu Yunxiu said directly, "My question is very simple, discussing the source of land annexation and its harm!"

Suddenly, the ministers understood.

The emperor's question is about the harm of land annexation, a problem that has never been escaped in all dynasties. It is not only the harm, but also the candidates need to point out the root of land annexation in their articles.

The source of land annexation?

The new policy of storing acres to earn acres and entrepreneurs have been implemented in the past two years, and the new policy of storing acres and gentry to pay food together?

Two seemingly inconsistent things have a close relationship.

The ministers in the palace pondered silently, and no one spoke. They all knew the root of land annexation. But it was one thing to know, and everyone in the world knew and talked about it.

Zhu Yunxiu looked at them and smiled, "How?"

Fang Xiaoru said loudly, "I think it's okay!" As he said, he looked at his colleagues, "Land annexation, a stubborn disease of all dynasties, has even damaged the foundation of the country! The emperor's question is far-sighted and should be used to make a decision!"

"The emperor is wise!" the other ministers also spoke.

"It's just one question, what's the wise!" Zhu Yunxi smiled and said, "This palace examination is Zheng Yi, Minister of Rites and Liu Sanwu, the secretary of the Secretariat, as the chief examiner." As he said, he emphasized his tone, "This is my first palace examination since he ascended the throne, and you must not make any mistakes!"

"I will obey the order!"

The chief examiner of the palace examination is not the most talented and virtuous person in the country. Liu Sanwu is already eighty years old and is the leader of the world's literati. It is worthy of his name as the chief examiner.
Chapter completed!