Li Er sat alone and meditated, feeling a sense of frustration welling up in his heart.
The King of Han, who had been suppressing him, did not rebel, but the forces he supported were secretly causing trouble. Now he actually reached out to Nan Yasi. Wouldn't he know that he would lose his head one day?
Self-blame, guilt, loneliness, all kinds of emotions came to my mind.
After a while, Wang De hurriedly came in: "Your Majesty, after checking, it was the Imperial Academy Confucius who suddenly proposed to increase academic teaching a few days ago, mainly Confucian classics and poetry, but nothing else."
"Classics?"
Li Er's eyes became colder and colder. Classics is the Confucianism of Kong Sheng. What is Kong Yingda trying to do? Let all the students in the world become Confucian disciples. Do you believe in Confucianism but not me? His heart moved and he asked: "When will it start?"
"Ten days after the King of Jin took charge of Nanyasi."
"Okay, as expected, I had a plan a long time ago!" Li Er laughed angrily, unable to hide the murderous intent in his eyes, and said coldly: "I have decreed that the King of Han will be fully responsible for this session of Ming Jing Ke."
In the early Tang Dynasty, scientific examinations were divided into regular subjects and system subjects. The examinations held in stages every year were called regular subjects, and the examinations held temporarily by the emperor's decree were called system subjects.
There are six types of regular subjects: Xiu Cai Ke, Ming Jing Ke, Jin Shi Ke, Ming Fa Ke, Ming Shu Ke and Ming Shu Ke. Ming Jing Ke mainly focuses on Confucian classics. Candidates can choose the corresponding Confucian classics for examination according to their ability and familiarity.
Those who have mastered the Five Classics are the highest, those who have mastered the Three Classics come second, and those who have mastered the Two Classics are the last, and then they are awarded officials respectively.
In other words, Ming Jing Ke was the home ground of Confucianism and the means by which Confucian scholars controlled the world's students.
The scriptures annotated by the great Confucians are the standard answers. If you want to pass the exam, you must study them. It is best to become a disciple of the great Confucian and become his direct disciple. It is very scary to think carefully about it.
The primary examination and the secondary examination of Ming Dynasty Economics are completed in local prefectures and counties. The primary examination is also called the tribute examination. Only after admission can you take the secondary examination. You have to go to Chang'an to take the examination. The reporting time is before October 15th. The examination
The time is the first month of the second year, the Ministry of Rites is responsible, and the results are released in February.
It is now the end of December, and it is about to enter the first month. The registration has ended long ago, and the candidates are all staying in Chang'an City to review and prepare for the exam. Kong Yingda dared to increase the proportion of Confucian classics teaching. Li Er could not just cancel the Ming Confucian classics and offend the students all over the world, but let the King of Han take full responsibility.
Is there any problem with this scientific examination?
In the past, the examiner was Wai Lang, an examiner from the Ministry of Etiquette. He was of the sixth rank and had a high position and authority in the Han Dynasty. Who dares to say that I don't pay enough attention? Who dares to find faults?
Thinking of Qin Huaidao's methods of causing trouble, Li Er felt that the bad breath in his heart dissipated a lot.
Wang De also felt Li Er's intention to beat Kong Yingda and the Shandong family he represented, and said sincerely: "Old slave obeys the order!"
At this time, a chamberlain poked his head at the door, and Li Er scolded: "What's the matter?"
The other party came in quickly and said, "Your Majesty, Master Ma, the magistrate of Chang'an County, has asked to see you for something urgent."
"Xuan!"
Li Er's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the matter in the department store had caused a big fuss?
Soon, Ma Zhou hurried in and saluted respectfully: "I see you, Your Majesty."
"What's the matter?"
"Back to the Holy Spirit, Liu Sanbang, the third leader of Bangzihui, was ordered by the purchasing manager of the department store to beat old man Zhou to death. The evidence is conclusive and the murderer has confessed. However, the purchasing manager of the department store committed suicide at home. The case cannot be further explored. Is it possible?
Please ask the Holy Spirit for clear instructions if we continue to investigate."
"This matter won't make you come to the palace to see me, right?" Li Er asked.
"Your Holiness is wise, apart from this matter, there is another matter that needs to be decided by the Holy One. Over the years, Bangzi Club has done many evil things and accumulated many crimes. Many backlogged cases have been identified. Many principal criminals should be executed according to the law, and accomplices may be imprisoned according to the crimes they committed.
He may be imprisoned, or sent to serve at the border to atone for his sins. The King of Han personally visited the county government office and hoped that I would send all the members of the Bangzi Society to Hanzhou to build roads. I dare not make the decision without authorization, so I came here to ask for instructions."
"Sent to Hanzhou to build roads?" Li Er was a little surprised. He suddenly remembered that Hanzhou was barren and the roads were impassable. It would be a good idea to send members of the Bangzi Society there. At least it would be more cost-effective than raising them in Tianlao and wasting the court's food. He immediately said: "There is a murder case.
Those who are dead shall be beheaded! The people's grievances must be redressed, and the rest shall be left to the disposal of the King of Han."
"According to the decree."
Ma Zhou solemnly agreed, hesitated for a moment, and continued: "Your Majesty, the King of Han also mentioned that there are hundreds of large and small gangs in Chang'an City, with many people, not engaged in production, oppressing the people, dominating, and even many officials and businessmen collude, causing the people to suffer.
It is unspeakable and has seriously affected the reputation of the imperial court. It is recommended that we take a severe crackdown."
Of course Li Er knew that there were many gangs in Chang'an City and they were a cancer, so he asked, "Is there any evidence?"
"this……"
Ma Zhou's face was a little ugly, and he said bravely: "Your Majesty, since I have been the magistrate of Chang'an County, I have found that the gang has harmed one party and its number of people is increasing. However, every time I pursue it, I encounter various resistances and it is difficult to go deep. Those who
The gang is also cunning, throwing one or two small characters to take the blame, escape, and continue to do evil. If this continues, it will definitely lead to catastrophe."
"Every time you pursue, you will encounter all kinds of resistance?" Li Er's expression changed, and he instantly thought of aristocratic families, powerful families, and famous families. If these people controlled or even supported gangs of all sizes, wouldn't they become their minions?
What do these people want to do by supporting the gang?
The next moment, Li Er's eyes turned cold and asked: "Did the King of Han tell me how to do it specifically?"
"The King of Han asked his ministers to say something: He will kill those who His Majesty does not dare to kill. He will do what His Majesty does not dare to do." Ma Zhou said bravely, feeling that if his head was not protected, what does it mean that His Majesty did not dare to do it?
The person to kill? There are still people in this world that the Holy Spirit does not dare to kill, and there are things that the Holy Spirit does not dare to do?
Li Er was also shocked and almost ran away.
Who dare not kill a dignified saint?
What can't be done?
Soon, Li Erru was discouraged. As an emperor, everything he says and does must comply with the etiquette system. There are really many people who cannot be killed directly, and many things cannot be handled. For example, the original Five Surnames and Seven Hopes can be suppressed, but
If there is no basis or evidence, just go under the knife.
However, Li Er knew Qin Huaidao's character and asked: "What does the King of Han want?"
Seeing that the Holy Lord did not chop off his own head in anger, Ma Zhou secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said quickly: "The King of Han said that he hoped that the Holy Lord would hand over all the gang members who were not guilty enough to death to take him to Hanzhou to build roads."
Li Eryi heard that it was about building roads again, and he could accept it, but behind these gangs stood aristocratic families, noble families, and even court officials. If they agreed to attack the gangs, these people would definitely rebound, but if they didn't agree
, the gang may become more and more powerful and become a force threatening the imperial court.
Then I thought about it, anyway, it was the King of Han who was responsible for the attack, and the people were handed over to the King of Han. Let the King of Han and the people behind the gang fight with each other. It would be best if both sides would suffer, and one would benefit, so why not?
Besides, the King of Han and the people behind the gang had become enemies, and the chances of rebellion increased greatly, which was beneficial to him. He moved in his heart and said, "Tell the King of Han that I am right, and the decree will be passed soon."
"I obey the order, I retire!" Ma Zhou bowed and left. His heart was full of shock. He actually agreed. Wasn't he afraid of causing big trouble and destabilizing Chang'an?
After leaving the imperial city, Ma Zhou did not return to the county office immediately. Instead, he came to the Yushitai to find Wei Zheng who was reviewing documents. After explaining the situation, he asked his doubts: "Sir, the lower official has already reminded the emperor, and the emperor should also know about the gang.
Although there are dangers and involvements, but you still agree to the King of Han’s request, you are not afraid of anything happening?”
Wei Zheng didn't even raise his head, and said calmly: "Gong Lu has regained control of Nan Yasi."
"Ah?" Ma Zhouyi was startled. He suddenly realized what was happening. All doubts in his heart were gone, and he said with emotion: "So that's it. With Master Cheng here, Chang'an can't be in chaos. There is one more thing I would like to ask you."
Being a student is naturally a private matter.
Wei Zheng slowly raised his head and looked directly at Ma Zhou: "You and I are both teachers and friends, so there is no need to be polite. Tell me, what's the matter?"
"Students want to go to Hanwang's Mansion."
Wei Zheng narrowed his eyes: "Are you serious?"
"Yes, if possible, the student would like to ask an adult to recommend one or two."
"Your character, courage, and talent are all impeccable. In time, you will surely become prime minister. It would be an injustice to go to the King of Han." Wei Zheng reminded.
Ma Zhou said seriously: "But we can expand our territory, and the King of Han will never stick to a corner of Hanzhou."
"You are a sensible person. It is better to develop than to defend the status quo. I am an old minister of the former dynasty, and I feel the most. No matter what, I can't compare with the founding fathers in the heart of the Holy Father. You have such vision, ambition and courage, which is amazing, but
Not for now, let’s wait until the King of Han leaves Chang’an.”
Ma Zhou nodded knowingly: "Students know that now and in the past, the Holy Emperor must have been angry, even worried, and suspected that the King of Han had ulterior motives, which would be counterproductive."
"Since you have made a decision, just follow your heart." Wei Zheng returned his gaze and continued to review the documents.
"Thank you, sir, for clearing up the confusion!"
Ma Zhou bowed solemnly and held the disciple's salute, then turned around and walked away with a calm and firm pace.