Since ancient times in China, the game between ministerial power and monarchy has been ubiquitous.
Even during the Three Kingdoms period, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty still knew how to use the belt edict to compete with Cao Cao.
As for the imperial power in its peak period, there was never a shortage of people who dared to stroke the tiger's beard.
Emperor Qin, Emperor Wu of Han, and Emperor Tang Zong Tianzu all encountered people who dared to challenge.
However, this matter depends on the situation and situation.
At the beginning of the establishment of the examination system, even if Liu Che had the power he has today, he would probably be criticized and coerced by the nobles and bureaucrats, so he would have to offer benefits to bribe and win over the nobles and bureaucrats to agree to hold the examination.
But today, the examination system has been implemented for seven years and a total of tens of thousands of basic officials have been sent out.
The situation has now been reversed.
Even if Liu Che is a clay puppet, as long as he makes this request, he will be unstoppable.
the reason is simple.
This is the general trend!
The general trend of history!
It is so majestic and majestic that no one can stop it.
Today's civil servants are already a powerful interest group, second only to the military aristocracy.
Their influence is something no one dares to ignore.
After all, this is not a group of young people from one or two people, nor from one or two counties, nor from one or two counties.
They are a powerful interest group composed of young people from all classes in the world, including nobles, nobles, and bureaucrats themselves.
With such a huge group right there, how dare the court officials pretend not to see it?
After a moment of silence, Da Nongzhi was the first to go out and pay homage: "Your Majesty Fu Wei is able to discern everything clearly, and I only follow the imperial edict..."
I have always been very keen on things like this that can build my reputation.
After Zhi Buyi, Shaofu Liu She and Da Honglu Gongsun Kunxie also paid homage one after another: "I second my opinion..."
Surely these two sycophants know what their responsibilities are?
Even Prime Minister Zhou Yafu moved his steps and bowed: "Your Majesty, may you live forever!"
When Zhou Yafu also accepted the order, no one dared to object to this matter.
In an instant, all the officials collectively worshiped: "How dare you, my ministers, disobey the imperial edict?"
Of course, not everyone feels aggrieved in their hearts.
After all, this kind of preferential treatment for ministers and nobles has been a tradition since ancient times.
Even the Qin Empire, which was known to be violent, still had to show favor and give preferential treatment to the children of nobles, honorable ministers, and high-ranking officials.
Therefore, someone said weakly at that moment: "His Majesty Fu Wei holds the Heavenly Constitution in his mouth, moves the yin and yang, and guides the heaven and earth. It's just... Your Majesty, since ancient times, you have honored the meritorious nobles, the way of the saint king... Don't you hear that the right person is wise and the left is wise?
Qi, the foundation of the country... I am ignorant and fail to uphold justice, and I will be punished with death..."
This means working hard and leaving some privileges for yourself and your descendants.
Although, their privileges are already extremely powerful.
Liu Che thought for a while and knew that if this matter was not handled well, there might be trouble.
The most important thing in Chinese politics is to ‘convince people with reason’.
If the truth doesn't make sense, then some people are bound to be full of grievances.
On the contrary, as long as the truth makes sense, there will be no disadvantages.
Just like Liu Che's grandfather, Emperor Taizong, an emperor who came to Chang'an from a remote country to ascend the throne, he himself had little power.
But just by "reasoning", he dismembered the huge group of veterans and ministers, expelled Zhou Bo and other veterans, and established supreme authority.
Just like the Shiquge meeting not long ago, Liu Che also relied on "reasoning" and the mouth of Confucianism to break up the powerful three elders group. At least, future generations basically no longer need to worry about encountering the terrible power of clan politics.
A monster.
Of course, how to ‘reason’ is also a science.
Liu Che also understands that under today's Chinese system, it is a fool's errand to achieve complete fairness and justice.
Even fairness and justice on the surface is basically impossible.
Look at those princes, as long as they are princes, they will have strong connections and social resources.
When their heirs join the army, they start out as at least mid-level officers, and there are even some who join the army as captains or captains.
Is this fair and just? Of course not!
But everyone is used to it.
Fortunately, the real princes and military nobles have never liked this matter of examination.
The most they can do is send a few useless bastards and nephews to join in the fun and find a way out.
The elites of the family, the truly outstanding talents, still focus on the army and military training.
After all, under the Han family's system, civil servants were always outnumbered by military generals.
Generally speaking, if possible, no military officer would want to switch to civilian service.
On the contrary, civil servants at all levels dream of getting a military position.
After all, in this world, only the military can have a golden house, and only the military can be as beautiful as jade.
If you want to counterattack, the only way is to become an officer, and then accumulate merit step by step, become a general, and be granted the title of lord.
Therefore, Liu Che knew that this matter could actually be 'reasoned'.
After all, he did not touch on the fundamental interests that the princes and nobles were really concerned about.
The officials who were born after the examination system were only minor officials with a salary of 200 shi or 400 shi.
Thinking of this, Liu Che couldn't help but sigh that he had made the right decision. If today's examination system only selects dozens of people at a time, and once they are selected, they will be senior officials, or even spare tires for top officials.
I'm afraid that even if he wants to reform this system, blood will be shed.
The nobles and the bureaucracy will not stop until he is killed and his head rolls over!
But now, two hundred shi and four hundred shi are minor officials.
For the nobles and honorable ministers, it is actually worthless, tasteless to eat, and a pity to throw away.
When he thought of this, Liu Che said: "I know that some ministers don't understand what I mean... Anyway, I will talk openly and honestly with you about this matter..."
Liu Che turned his attention to Liu She, the young master, and asked: "Young Master, I heard that you have a nephew who was awarded the title of first-class scholar in the third and fifth years of Yuande respectively. Why did your nephew get the title of first-class scholar?"
After gaining fame, you are unhappy?"
As soon as he mentioned this matter, Liu She immediately bowed with a frown on his face and said: "Your Majesty, my nephew is not abandoned by your Majesty and is used as a minister. However, some scholars said that Shuzi only relied on the power of his father and ancestors... That's why,
They are all ashamed of themselves..."
Liu She's words immediately resonated with many people.
In fact, among the nephews and nephews of the princes and ministers, there are naturally many good-for-nothings.
But there are also a large number of elites.
These elites receive the best education and enjoy the best resources. Even if they really rely on themselves, they can achieve excellent results in the examination, at least no worse than those from poor families.
However, it is precisely because of the existence of bonus points and preferential treatment.
Therefore, the scholars from poor families classified all these distinguished sons and nephews as one group, and always felt that they had no real talent and knowledge, and only relied on the kindness of their fathers and ancestors to get good grades in the exams.
But it is difficult for the distinguished disciples to refute.
Because, they did get preferential treatment and extra points.
Naturally, similar public opinions and remarks seriously affected the mood of the elite nephews among the nobility.
