Chapter 744 , the chief examiner of the Autumn Festival in Nanyang Province
Thinking of the slave issue, Liu Jin had a slight headache. If this issue was not resolved, it would have a huge impact on future generations.
The slave problem, in the final analysis, is actually a population problem.
If the Ming Dynasty had a population of hundreds of millions or more than a billion, then naturally everything would not be a problem. There would be no need to use slaves at all. The population of the Ming Dynasty alone would be enough.
Of course, compared to European countries in history, Ming Dynasty was definitely better in the era of global colonization.
Because although the Ming Dynasty does not have hundreds of millions of people, there are still 10 million. With such a large population base, this also determines that the Ming Dynasty can develop rapidly in the era of globalization and colonization. Even if it can use slaves, the slaves
The number will not be too large, and it already has a sufficient population.
However, the Ming Dynasty occupied Nanyang and Australia, and if they wanted to monopolize the Golden Continent, the more people the better.
"Perhaps I can suggest to Your Majesty that in addition to marrying Ming women as wives, Ming people must also take concubines and women from foreign races as concubines. In this case, the population will definitely grow explosively."
"There is also the establishment of medical schools. The explosion of population in later generations is inseparable from advanced medical technology. In this era, even the children of emperors have a high mortality rate, let alone the children of ordinary people."
Thinking of this, Liu Jin suddenly felt the urgency of establishing a medical school.
The means of providing population are nothing more than increasing the birth rate and reducing the death rate. As for the development and immigration of some so-called experts in later generations, they are all bullshit experts and rubbish that has caused harm to thousands of years.
Immigration, immigration, immigration creates problems that can destroy a country.
Without common culture, values, beliefs and skin color, so-called immigrants are just looking for trouble for themselves.
"It is indeed necessary to establish a medical school."
"Well, after all, there have been many schools established before and after. Perhaps the greatest wealth I leave to future generations is these various schools."
Thinking of this, Liu Jin couldn't help laughing.
"Sir, there is a decree from the capital."
At this time, someone came over in a hurry and said.
"…There must be something going on again."
Liu Jin was speechless? Don't even think about it? There is definitely no way to return to the capital in a short time.
"His Majesty appointed him as the Qiu Wei examiner of Nanyang Province this time to show that the imperial court attaches great importance to Nanyang Province."
The visitor smiled and said.
"Examiner Qiu Wei?"
When Liu Jin heard this, he was slightly startled. In the blink of an eye, he could become the examiner of Qiu Wei.
How time flies? Suddenly, I was able to represent the imperial court and become the examiner of a province.
The imperial court attaches great importance to the ethics ceremony held every three years.
Generally, each province first conducts the Autumn Examination? This is called the Provincial Examination, which is held by provincial units. Then the candidates admitted in the Autumn Examination go to the capital to take the General Examination. The General Examination is held by the imperial court? After the General Examination, there is the Palace Examination?
Anyone who can participate in the palace examination is considered a disciple of the emperor.
The imperial court attaches great importance to the imperial examinations. Generally speaking, it will choose the ministers of the current dynasty to support the imperial examinations. In the provincial examinations held in various provinces, the imperial court will also send ministers to each province to serve as examiners to show that the imperial court attaches great importance to the imperial examinations.
Paying attention to? Shows the love and care of the imperial court for each province.
Liu Jin happened to be here in Nanyang, but Emperor Hongzhi captured the young men? He simply made Liu Jin the examiner of Nanyang Province, Zhang Mao the examiner of Jiaozhi Province, and Wang Shouren the examiner of Xianglin Province.
Are Liu Jin, Zhang Mao, and Wang Shouren all important ministers in the court? They are all qualified to serve as examiners for a province, and this is enough to show the importance and grace the court attaches to the newly established three provinces.
"Nanyang Province, Xianglin Province, Jiaozhi Province, Liaodong Province, and Grassland Province have separate lists? Is it Dongbang?"
Seeing the news coming from the capital? Liu Jin couldn't help but be slightly dumbfounded.
The Ming Dynasty's imperial examination itself was divided into northern and southern rankings? Now there is an additional east ranking list. In the future, all parts of the Western Region will be conquered. Will there be a separate west ranking list?
However, if you think about it carefully, it seems that setting up in this way is also a good way. Due to the lack of education in these places newly included in the territory of the Ming Dynasty, many people have difficulty even taking the imperial examination, let alone taking the imperial examination.
Whether it is placed on the South List or the North List, it will definitely fail the test. Set up the East List separately, with lower requirements. First, show the grace of the court, win over people's hearts, and stabilize these places.
After thinking for a moment, Liu Jin immediately understood the meaning above.
In these places newly incorporated into the Ming Dynasty, everything is still unstable.
In places such as Jiaozhi, Xianglin, and Nanyang, the number of Ming people is small and there are many foreigners. Although the Ming Dynasty has strong military force, it is easy to conquer the country but difficult to dominate the country.
If you want to rule these places for a long time, the people of these places need to be gathered together, so that they not only know the majesty of the Emperor of Heaven, but also feel the rain and dew of the Emperor of Heaven.
With the combination of kindness and power, coupled with the large-scale migration of the population, and supplemented by education, over the years, it will naturally and completely integrate into the Ming Dynasty.
"Well, Dangdang seems to be a pretty good examiner."
After thinking about it, Liu Jin couldn't help laughing.
Time was tight, and Liu Jin started to work non-stop after being appointed.
Crescent City is the capital of Nanyang Province, and the chief envoy of Nanyang Province is here in Crescent City.
"Mr. Liu~"
Seeing Liu Jin coming to visit him, Wu Yang, the chief envoy of Nanyang Province, came out to greet him with a smile on his face.
It stands to reason that Wu Yang is a local official from the second rank, and Liu Jin is only an official from the third rank, which is two levels different from him. There is no need for him to be so enthusiastic.
But the Liu Jin in front of me is only in his twenties now, and he is already in his sixties. The gap between the two is really too big.
Liu Jin is still a Beijing official and a popular person around Emperor Hongzhi. If nothing happens in the future, it is certain that he will join the cabinet. Therefore, even if the official position is currently smaller than his own, Wu Yang is also very enthusiastic.
"Wu...gong..."
Liu Jin smiled and replied, if this person named Wu was called Wu Gong, wouldn't it be similar to centipede? Forget it, the Ming Dynasty wouldn't like to play with these homophones anyway.
The two of them sat down separately, and soon a servant brought them fragrant tea and fruit snacks.
"Mr. Wu, I believe you also know that the imperial court asked me to preside over the imperial examination in Nanyang."
Liu Jin took a sip of tea, smiled and said to Wu Yang.
"I have also received the decree from the imperial court. Mr. Liu, you are a powerful and knowledgeable person. The imperial court asked Mr. Liu to preside over this imperial examination. This is the favor of the imperial court to us in Nanyang, and it also fully illustrates the imperial court's favor to us in Nanyang.
Pay attention to."
Wu Yang nodded solemnly, and then said very respectfully towards the north.
"Mr. Wu, you've received the award. I'm a junior and don't understand many things, so I came here to ask Mr. Wu for advice."
Liu Jin smiled and replied that in order to successfully host this Nanyang Township Examination, the support of Wu Yang, a parent official, is indispensable. What's more, he is an old man in the world. With his help, he will be able to do it easily.
"Haha, Mr. Liu is so humble."
"Mr. Liu is the number one scholar, so the provincial examination is nothing."
When Wu Yang heard this, he was very happy. This Liu Jin was easy to get along with, and he was not arrogant or domineering just because he was in a high position at a young age and was deeply trusted by the emperor.
He is very humble and knows how to behave.
He calls himself a junior in front of himself, which gives him a lot of face.
"Wu Gong, thank you for your praise, thank you for your praise."
Liu Jin smiled and shook his head. How did he become the number one scholar? Do he still know?
Without the golden finger, I would not even be able to pass the provincial examination, let alone get the top prize.
After complimenting each other and being polite, they soon started talking about serious matters.
"To be honest, this provincial examination was a little too rushed."
"You also know the situation in Nanyang. It was only incorporated into our Ming Dynasty last year, and the province of Nanyang was officially established at the beginning of this year. Until now, I have barely set up complete prefectures and counties in various places, and appointed officials at all levels.
, and achieved smooth flow of court orders."
"When it comes to conducting imperial examinations, there is actually a long way to go."
"Here in Nanyang, the state capitals have not yet held college examinations, and we don't know the situation in each state capital."
"Many state capitals, even though they are very large, are sparsely populated, and many state capitals are populated by barbarians. There are relatively few Ming people in my country. Even though there are more Ming people in some places, those who come to Nanyang are basically illiterate.
, there are very few scholars.”
When it comes to science and technology exams, Wu Yang can't help but complain.
Nanyang does not have the conditions for the imperial examination at all. All aspects are immature. There are very few scholars and even few schools. How can we take the imperial examination?
"But this imperial examination is a major event for the imperial court, and it is His Majesty's grace to Nanyang, so even if there is no other way, we still have to find a way to successfully hold this provincial examination."
He expressed his attitude that he would fully support this provincial examination.
He has been here in Nanyang for almost a year and is very familiar with the situation in Nanyang.
The area under the jurisdiction of Nanyang Province is very large, with numerous islands, and transportation between various regions is by ship. The main economy here is plantation and mining.
Large and small plantations and mining sites were spread all over the capitals of Nanyang Province. The Ming Dynasty and the Luzon people who had surrendered were mixed together, and the languages were not even unified among them.
The local dwarf black people have now been wiped out. Although the remaining Luzon people are honest, very few can speak the Ming Dynasty dialect, let alone write Chinese characters.
This imperial examination is mainly for the Ming Dynasty people in Nanyang Province, but some people from Luzon must also participate.