Section five hundred and seventy-eight exam re-opening
Curitios had no idea that someone was observing him through the window in the Beique Bus Station.
He is very happy now.
Since being received by the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, his treatment has suddenly improved several levels.
Directly from Yi Di, he became the envoy of the country of Yi Di.
The difference between the two is like the difference between gold and bronze.
Now, Curitios enjoys the treatment of a thousand-stone official in the Han Dynasty.
An institution called Shaofu provided him with a separate residence and prepared servants and servants for him.
In addition, a learned scholar became Curitios' teacher and taught him language and writing.
After staying in Chang'an for nearly a month, Curitios now looks somewhat Han Chinese.
At least, he has understood that in the Han Dynasty, the lapels of clothes cannot be worn casually. Whether the lapels of clothes are turned to the left or right is an important symbol to distinguish barbarism and civilization in the Han Dynasty.
In addition, bundling your hair is also very important.
Letting your hair down or keeping it short is something only barbarians can do.
A truly civilized person will choose to tie his hair and wash his hair and body regularly.
This was an eye-opener for Curitios.
Another civilized world that was completely different from the Roman-Greek model, but equally brilliant, opened its door to him.
After simple study and popularization.
Now Curitios already knows that the real name of this ancient civilized country should be China.
The Chinese believe that their ancestors are the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
They were a group of virtuous kings who existed in ancient times.
They used their words and deeds to deeply influence all people living in this country.
To this day, China's national and government institutions, as well as its ideology and culture, are still deeply influenced by those ancient wise kings.
The emperor, the supreme ruler, often mentioned the names and words and deeds of those great figures in orders and legal provisions to emphasize the legitimacy of his rule and the legitimacy of the law.
Even, it is the title of emperor.
It also comes from the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
He looked up at a piece of white paper posted under a willow tree.
Curitios touched his chin in embarrassment.
Chinese writing is simply too difficult for him.
The strokes and structure of those square characters are too complicated.
Even he, a smart man who was considered a top figure in Rome, could only recognize a few simple Chinese characters so far.
As for writing, that's even more impossible.
Curitios could only hope that his few friends from the Han Dynasty, whom he had just met, could help him translate the words on the white paper posted under the tree.
After living in China for so long, Curitios’s favorite thing and favorite Chinese product is blank paper.
This kind of artificial creation that is light, simple, neat and easy to write on is simply the best carrier of civilization in Curitios' view.
Compared to China’s blank paper.
Roman parchment can be thrown into the toilet and wipe your butt!
Not long after, several friends of Curitios returned.
"The examination is about to begin again!" A young scholar said happily: "His Majesty has issued an edict that the examination will begin on the eighth day of July this year. From tomorrow, all scholars can register!"
Others were also very excited.
One of the biggest motivations for them to stay in Chang'an is the examination.
Pass the exam, obtain an official position, and then stand out and honor your ancestors.
"Hey, I'm afraid, this year, we Confucian disciples will be suppressed again..." Another scholar shook his head and sighed.
In last year's examinations, Confucianism was attacked by Legalists, Huang-Laoists, Mohists and even farmers.
The princely classes in the DPRK also rebounded strongly.
In the end, Confucianism paid a heavy price.
Many scholars who passed the examination were affected, and some of them were even qualified to stay as officials in the Jiuqing Yamen in Chang'an City, but in the end, they were forced to be transferred to the local government.
And those noble positions were reserved for the descendants of princes.
This year, I'm afraid, last year's tragedy will repeat itself again.
"I can't help it. Who asked me to wait for the Confucian disciples to talk lightly..." Someone said angrily.
Among the princes and court officials in Chang'an, there were too few who were inclined to Confucianism.
Even the Mohists now have wider connections in the court than the Confucians.
The former Shaofu Ling Cenmai and the current doctor Ling Yizong are said to have good relations with the Mohist family.
In addition, today's emperor is also the Mohist family's biggest backer.
It is said that the emperor must go to the Moh Garden every ten days to talk with the Mohists.
People would even often give wine, meat, bedding and other items from the palace to Mo Yuan.
There are even rumors that Mohist disciples do not need to pass the examination at all.
As long as they make achievements in Mo Yuan, the Emperor will give them everything they want.
This made the Confucian disciples really envious and jealous.
Curitios did not know these things and was confused after hearing them.
Therefore, he asked: "What are you talking about? What exam?"
The others looked at it and laughed.
Facing this lovely Yi Di envoy, everyone felt it was necessary to give him a good lesson and popularize common sense.
Educating the Yi Di is a great achievement!
As a result, they all introduced the ins and outs and history of the examination to Curitios.
Curitios became even more confused after hearing this.
It is indeed difficult to make the Romans who are accustomed to dragons giving birth to dragons, phoenixes giving birth to phoenixes, and mice's sons being able to dig holes understand the Chinese tradition of "meriting talents only" and "princes, generals, and prime ministers would rather have their own kind".
Fortunately, Confucian people may not be as good as other scholars in other strengths, but in terms of patience, they are outstanding.
Therefore, everyone explained the examination system and methods to Curitios in detail.
Curitios finally understood.
It turns out that this is a brand-new model of selecting officials that is unique to China.
Don't judge by bloodline or title, simply use knowledge as the criterion.
Through three rounds of examinations ranging from shallow to advanced, lower-level officials in local and various central agencies are selected.
This mode called Kaoju has no restrictions. As long as you are Chinese, whether you are a slave or a noble, you can participate.
Those who pass three rounds of screening can serve as official positions such as mayors and centurions.
In the future, through their own efforts, these people can become important ministers of the country.
Among the current Chinese aristocrats, there are many who have emerged as winners from this model. Among them, the one with the highest position has even reached the position equivalent to the Roman governor.
This made Curitios stunned and couldn't believe it!
In Rome, let alone a governor.
Even a mayor needs to have the status of a citizen.
As for slaves and commoners?
If you want to climb up, you can only do it haha! When Curitios left Rome, the Roman civilian class was already very dissatisfied. Curitios heard that several tribunes wanted to complain to him about this.
The Senate proposed to strengthen preferential treatment for civilians, but unfortunately, it was directly rejected by the Senate.
In the Eastern Han Dynasty, class boundaries existed.
But it's not obvious.
It is not uncommon for someone to rise from a slave to become a governor.
Curitios had heard of a marquis in China who was just the son of another marquis’s slave more than ten years ago.
But now, this former slave's son is now a relative of the Chinese Emperor, the nephew of the Queen Mother, and an important subordinate of a big man named Wei Qihou.
He commands an army of tens of thousands of people, and there are even rumors that he will serve as a county governor, which is equivalent to the governor of Rome!
"If I go back and tell the citizens of Rome what I have seen and heard in the East, I am afraid that no one will believe it..." Curitios couldn't help but sigh.
However, he had no other thoughts about all this except emotion.
What kind of political system will China in the East adopt and what model will it use to rule?
It has little to do with Rome in the West.
The Senate and the Council of Centurions of the Republic would not care how a country that was three or four years away from Rome was governed.
But Curitios still decided to continue to deeply understand and study the society and politics of this ancient eastern country.
Perhaps in the future, he can take this one step further and become a tribune!
Um!
Curitios felt that the Roman civilians would definitely be very envious of the situation of Chinese civilians.
When he returns to Rome, he may be able to campaign under the banner of "living like a Chinese commoner," and the common people will definitely vote for him.
With this thought, Curitios said: "Gentlemen, let's go back, the teacher is still waiting for class!"
Today, Curitios has a relationship with these scholars, and they are all disciples of Wang Zang.
The only difference is probably that Curitios does not have a deep understanding of Confucian theories, nor does he have the awareness of being a disciple of Confucianism.
In his opinion, that teacher was not much different from the tutor he had taught him in Rome.
Of course, the necessary respect is still there.
In Rome, teachers are respected, although not as much as in Eastern China.
But it’s also very important.
Especially after Aristotle taught Alexander, many nobles began to value teachers and scholars.
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Liu Che was not in Chang'an at this time.
He had left Weiyang Palace a few days ago and took his concubines and children to Ganquan Palace to escape the summer heat.
This is the first time since he took the throne that he has moved his office to Ganquan Palace in the summer.
The main purpose is to free up Xuanshi Palace for repair and renovation.
Liu Che asked the young master to make a large plaque and prepare to hang it on the hall of Xuanshi Hall.
This is learned from the Manchu Qing Dynasty.
The Manchu Qing Dynasty hung an upright plaque on the Qinzheng Hall in the Forbidden City.
Let’s not talk about whether the Manchu emperors believed this thing, but at the very least, it deceived many people and literati.
Later, the braid scene was even more praised.
In Liu Che's view, this is a good publicity strategy.
At the very least, it can fool people.
Of course, Liu Che had no intention of imitating the Manchus and hanging an upright plaque.
Because that is simply impossible and useless.
Politics is inherently dark, and the political arena is inherently filled with countless black-box operations.
There is no other way to be honest than to deceive yourself and others.
What Liu Che makes people worry about is: Poverty all over the world, eternal wealth in heaven.
This is an excerpt from the policy issued by Emperor Yao when he abdicated to Emperor Shun.
The full text is: Zir and Shun: The calendar of heaven is in your hands, if you hold on to it, the world will be miserable, and the fortune of heaven will last forever.
The meaning is: Shun, now I pass on the great position to you according to the destiny. You must implement the righteous way honestly and properly. If the people in the world fall into poverty, then God will take back the destiny given to you!
The meaning of Liu Che hanging this plaque is obviously to remind himself.
At the same time, we also draw a red line for future generations.
You can eat, drink and have fun, do carpentry, make alchemy and so on.
However, if the people are poor and the country's economy is in difficulty, you will be the king of subjugation.
This is the central idea that Liu Che chose after thinking about it for a long time.
Moreover, I plan to promote this sentence as the source of legitimacy for the rule of the Han Dynasty in the future.
Just like the heavenly dynasty in the future.
Feeding the people's stomachs and developing the economy will be the country's tasks and goals.
In addition, Liu Che also felt that it was necessary to engrave the memorial inscriptions on a stone when Shang Tang offered sacrifices to heaven, and place them in front of the throne in Xuanshi Hall.
In this way, before every emperor ascends the throne, he will see the oath he swore to heaven during the Shang, Tang, and Ding Dynasties: Yu Xiaozilu dares to use the Xuanshe, and dares to tell the emperor that he is guilty and dare not pardon him.
No concealment, simplicity is in the heart of the emperor. I am guilty, no one can blame me, all directions are guilty, but I am guilty!
In Liu Che's view, as long as the emperors of ancient Chinese dynasties could understand and remember the oaths and decrees of these two emperors, they would never get away with it, and there would be no problems at all.
To put it bluntly, rulers do not need to learn anything from the West, such as the Magna Carta of Civil Freedom or the like. They can get enough wisdom and strategies from their ancestors.
It's a pity that most people just regard the words of their ancestors as slogans, as lines when they show off their acting skills and shed tears.
What Liu Che did was to force his descendants. No matter what, at least on the surface, he had to show an attitude and set an example.
Otherwise, his throne will be lost soon!
Of course, this is just a preventive strategy and guarantee.
If something weird like Song Qinzong really comes out, no matter how much protection and prevention is done, it will be useless.
After all, you can't expect a mentally retarded person to do anything intelligent.
If someone insists on committing suicide, you have no choice but to do so, right?
Therefore, the key lies in oneself, education and tradition.
According to Liu Che, it is necessary to study the education of the seven generations of kings of Qin.
So, Liu Che now came to Maoxiang in Huaili County.
This is his future resting place.
Although, inspecting one's own tomb seems strange.
But this is a required course for every emperor of the Han Dynasty.
The imperial mausoleum occupied a very important position in the political life of the Han Dynasty.
The specifications and systems of imperial mausoleums can directly reflect the reigning emperor's attitude towards the world and his thoughts on governance.
The Ba Mausoleum of Emperor Taizong Xiaowen is a good example.
The entire Baling Project was as frugal as possible and did not increase the burden on the people.
Even the geography and landforms of Bashan itself were forbidden by Emperor Taizong Xiaowen to be destroyed by officials and latecomers.
The reason is that he doesn't like and doesn't want to increase the burden on the people.
When Liu Che arrived, the Imperial Tomb Project began to take on more tasks. (To be continued.)
