Chapter 54 Taizong Chapter 54 The Emperors Approval
For Loujiang College, the autumn of the 13th year of Emperor Yongxi's reign was indeed a lucky time. In the early autumn, King Linzi visited it, and two months later, the Emperor of Han Dynasty, the supreme ruler of the entire empire, came to inspect.
For the more than one hundred teachers and students in the academy, it was a surprise. There were hundreds of academies in the world, but only eight or nine were famous in the world. The emperor personally inspected them and could count them on one hand.
However, Loujiang College was founded not long ago and was penniless. It had no current leaders or famous alumni to endorse it, but it had a real dragon. Such an opportunity would be envied by colleges and schools all over the world.
Among them, the one who almost fainted with excitement was undoubtedly Wang Xuexin, the dean of the academy. How lucky he was to have the opportunity to confront His Majesty the Emperor face to face and consult with him about education and knowledge. Such an opportunity, not to mention his fellow disciples at Suiyang Academy
, that is, those erudite scholars and famous people, how many of them have it?
Of course, the inspection process did not go as Wang Xuexin expected, with the emperor and his ministers sitting face to face, drinking tea and discussing Taoism. He calmly explained his academic philosophy and ideological propositions to the emperor.
The real process was plain, boring and even boring. Compared with the scholar in charge of the academy, he was more like a tour guide. He led the emperor and his party around the pavilions and halls of the academy and enjoyed the scenery of Loujiang River.
I took a look at the teaching environment of the college.
Wang Xuexin was given almost no opportunity to lecture. Instead of listening to Wang Xuexin talk about his "private goods", Liu Yang was more interested in the students in the college. He also randomly selected a few students and asked them.
Their origins, academic aspirations, and the benevolent and friendly image of the Emperor of Han have taken root in the minds of this group of teachers and students of Loujiang College.
After spending three full days in this most innovative and distinctive college in the Han Empire, and understanding every detail, Luan Jia just set off, crossed to Hetang, and headed for Shanghai.
Luan Jia drove slowly on the dirt road, which was bumpy and undulating, making people extremely uncomfortable. Even if it is as prosperous as Jiangnan, not all roads are flat and open. Of course, after getting on the official road, the situation will be much better.
Pedestrians on horseback are also obviously more frequent.
In the car, Linzi King Liu Wenji boarded the car again according to the order. After carefully studying his second son for a while, Liu Yang spoke: "What are your considerations about Loujiang College?"
Obviously, the emperor knew the details of Loujiang College, and after personally observing its purpose of running the school and its teaching philosophy, Liu Yang even showed a hint of caution on his serious face.
Liu Wenji glanced at the emperor's father carefully, and his expression became solemn. After thinking for a while, he said in a cautious tone: "When I worked in Jianghai Customs before, I felt that the affairs were heavy and the tax law and tax accounting talents were scarce.
, officials at all levels may have insufficient capabilities or personnel shortages, which is not conducive to the efficient and orderly operation of the customs.
At the same time, there are similar situations within government offices at all levels. Therefore, the ministers tried to organize and coordinate in these three states and cities to set up this college to train some officials for the government offices in the three places to make up for the lack of official talents.
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"Don't you know that the imperial court is in the process of eliminating redundant officials at all levels?" Liu Yang asked calmly.
Upon hearing this, Liu Wenji nodded slightly and said calmly: "I believe that your Majesty's elimination of redundant personnel is a correct reform measure. In Suzhou, Xiuzhou, and Shanghai, the redundant personnel at all levels have been abolished in the past two years.
About two hundred people.
However, I also believe that those who should be abolished by the imperial court are those who live without food, live without salary, or those who have poor talent and moral character and commit crimes and crimes.
On the contrary, the court should still encourage and promote some officials who are truly talented and can do practical things.
At present, the current selection of officials in the Han Dynasty officialdom is mostly selected and appointed privately by officials at all levels. After several observations and studies, I came up with the idea of building an official college.
The government takes the lead in establishing schools, dispatching directors and professors to provide management education, and specializes in cultivating the talents that the government lacks. I don’t know the pros and cons of this move, but it is always an attempt.”
Having said this, Liu Wenji paused for a moment, then looked up at Liu Yang and said in a deep voice: "On the other hand, in terms of solving specific official and secular affairs, ten great Confucian scholars who have read poetry and studied classics and history intensively can also
It may not be more effective than an ordinary scholar who is familiar with law, agricultural books, familiar with people's livelihood and customs, and is proficient in arithmetic and mathematics!"
When Liu Wenji said this, Liu Yang was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but speak: "This statement is too arbitrary and biased!"
Liu Wenji said: "I may be biased, but this is my deepest feeling from my experience in Jiangnan Road in the past few years!
Government offices in various places are like a ship. If they want to sail stably, they not only need the helmsman and sails of the imperial officials, but also need the assistance of a large number of sailors to ride the wind and waves.
A large number of officials at all levels are an indispensable part of the imperial rule. They are also the transmitters and executors of many political affairs and orders. They play a significant role in the consolidation of the country and the stability of the country."
Liu Yang's brows twisted up involuntarily, and he thought for a while, then looked up at Liu Wenji and said quietly: "Since the time of Shizu, how has the imperial court ever neglected the role of the officials? What I'm curious about is that you have also been familiar with it since you were a child.
The Four Books and Five Classics, I study the words of the sages, but I only listen to your opinions, but do not like to adopt them in matters of government and the people?
If your words were to spread, it would be easy for those old Confucian scholars to criticize you as "deviant and treacherous."
What's more, the ministers who hold high positions and hold great power in the imperial court are also great scholars who have read a lot of books and are rich in knowledge. They are also smart and capable!"
Hearing this, Liu Wenji immediately raised his hands and said: "I dare not despise the words of the ancient sages and sages. The number of officials in the world is dozens of times that of the imperial officials. People are divided into good and bad, so how can everyone have the ability to rule?"
Is he as gifted as a virtuous minister of middle or high-level officials?
What's more, the classic teachings of the sages have not been abandoned. For example, the hundreds of students at Loujiang College have a foundation for enlightenment.
I still remember a teaching given by my ancestor when I was young. The way of government, the method of governing the country, and the strategy of controlling the people summarized by the sages and sages can only be used as the guiding ideology to consolidate the rule of the imperial court and maintain the country and the country, and to make the entire country stable and prosperous.
For orderly operation and development, some specific methods and some specific people are needed.
In recent years, I have gradually realized that the methods and people mentioned by Shizu may have been referring to the many systems, rules, laws and regulations of the Han Dynasty, and the tens of thousands of officials in the Han Dynasty.
Furthermore, the ancestors did not like old Confucians, and His Majesty has always respected the rule of law, but the Han Empire still developed so prosperously. It can be seen that the governance of the country needs to focus on reality and cannot be blindly pragmatic.
The court should also pay attention to the selection of officials."
After listening to Liu Wenji's talk, Liu Yang couldn't help but stare at him, with a slightly complicated look in his eyes. He said that this was the first time that his second son explained to him his views on governing the country, managing politics, controlling the people, and employing people.
understanding of things.
"I'm lying! If there is anything wrong, please forgive me!" Liu Wenji said again after noticing Liu Yang's gaze.
Liu Yang waved his hands, put on a smile on his lips, and said with emotion: "On this matter, your knowledge is much higher than mine."
How could Liu Wenji dare to take this on? He expressed slightly nervously: "Your Majesty's wise insight and far-sightedness cannot be matched by this minister."
Liu Yang shook his head slightly and said: "In view of the reduction of redundant staff and redundant officials, even if 10,000 officials are dismissed, it will only stop the boiling water. It is easy to lay off people, so we must establish a system and system for cultivating and selecting personnel.
Rules, but very difficult.
And you are doing exactly this by promoting the establishment of Loujiang Academy. If you can proceed smoothly, it will be of great significance to the selection and training of officials in the entire Han Dynasty.
This is even a change. If you think about it carefully, the Han Dynasty had a civil and military system to select officials, but there was no clear and complete system for the appointment of officials. Everything was decided by the vision and likes and dislikes of officials at all levels.
This is cause for concern.
What you have to do is to change the practices that have prevailed for thousands of years. This is not easy. At present, Loujiang College is still very small, limited to Suzhou, Xiuzhou, and Shanghai. There are not many students, and there are not even
When you see the results, they are not very noticeable.
However, once it spreads, or even attempts to promote it, it will face many obstacles!
Do you know why?"
The emperor's words made Liu Wenji's expression become serious, even a little solemn. He immediately recalled in his mind the difficulties in eliminating redundant officials in Jiangnan Province in the past two years, various delays and obstacles, and all kinds of strange stories.
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After thinking carefully, Liu Wenji looked at Liu Yang and said in a deep voice: "If this move is successful, it will gradually undermine the power of officials in various places, especially officials at all levels, in the appointment and management of official positions."
Regarding this answer, Liu Yang did not comment, but leaned back, put himself in a lazy posture, and then said softly: "Let's see the effect of Loujiang Academy first. As you said, it is always worth trying.
Ichiban!”
"Yes!" This was regarded as recognition from the emperor. Liu Wenji felt slightly happy and solemnly expressed his stance.
"Stay back!" Liu Yang waved to Liu Wenji and closed his eyes, looking tired.
"I resign!"
After Liu Wenji left the car, Liu Yangfang opened his eyes. Hesitation appeared in his old eyes, but in the end, it turned into a long sigh.
In the autumn and September of the thirteenth year of Yongxi's reign, Emperor Liu Yang came to Shanghai for the first time in his life. This is the most special coastal city in the Han Dynasty that has been famous for a long time and is developing rapidly.
On the day Luan Jia arrived, the whole city of Shanghai was in a state of excitement. Even though there were clear orders from the camp and the officials at all levels below Daosi that there was no need to welcome Luan Jia, so that the soldiers and civilians could live in their homes and enjoy their jobs, there were still more than 100,000 Shanghai residents.
The people gathered together for a while to warmly welcome the arrival of the Holy Spirit.
As Mr. Luan drove slowly towards the office area in the center of Shanghai, a large area of people fell on their knees on both sides of the road.
This time, Wang Xuanzhen frankly expressed to the emperor that there was really no organizational arrangement and everything was based on the voluntariness of the soldiers and the people. The officials and soldiers were only controlling the situation and maintaining order.
In this regard, Liu Yang could only be moved by the "simplicity" and enthusiasm of the people of Shanghai.
I originally wanted to finish the Taizong chapter, but I've had a bad cold these past two days, my mind has been in a state of confusion, and I feel like I'm constipated when I'm writing, so this chapter ends here.