Everyone's eyes turned to Li Changfeng, a little surprised.
Li Changfeng always kept a low profile in the court and never took the initiative to report anything.
Now it was unusual, making all the ministers a little curious.
Even Emperor Qianwu was full of curiosity.
"Tell me what's going on."
Li Changfeng said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I propose to reform the imperial examination system and establish a specialized scientific research institution so that the talents from all over the world can be used for my great work!"
All the officials were shocked and didn't understand why Li Changfeng suddenly raised this matter.
Emperor Qianwu was stunned.
Regarding this matter, he had talked with Li Changfeng before and rejected it because he thought it was not appropriate. Unexpectedly, Li Changfeng would bring up the old matter again today.
However, now that Li Changfeng has just made great achievements and is in the limelight, it is a good opportunity to see the attitude of the officials towards this.
He glanced at the ministers calmly and said calmly: "Reason."
Li Changfeng cupped his hands and said: "The current imperial examination system tests the words of Confucian saints. However, in many cases, the officials selected do not have many real talents except for writing and writing. This is not what the people of the world need!"
On the way back to Beijing, Li Changfeng was thinking about this matter.
Whether it is promoting the industrialization process of Daqian or manufacturing nuclear weapons, a large number of talents are required, and it is difficult to complete it just by relying on his scientific research institute.
Talents must be selected with an eye on the entire cadre.
It’s time to reform the imperial examination system.
But before I could elaborate on the other shortcomings of the current imperial examination system, some courtiers had already impatiently stood up to express their opposition.
"Your Majesty, His Highness the Ninth Prince's words are wrong. The words of saints educate all people. How can you say that the people of the world do not need these?"
"That's right, His Highness has spoken out against the talents selected by the current imperial examination system, saying that they have no real talents except for writing and writing. Doesn't this chill the hearts of scholars all over the world?"
Emperor Qianwu's face darkened: "What's the hurry? You didn't even listen to his reform plan and jumped out to oppose it?"
The other ministers who were eager to try immediately shut up, seeing that there were still a lot of them.
Emperor Qianwu felt a little pressured.
There's obviously a lot of resistance.
Li Changfeng bowed his hand to Emperor Qianwu: "As for the reform plan, I have already thought of it. The government will set up schools to teach arithmetic, reading and literacy from young children, and carry out enlightenment education."
"When they are young, teach them to read, learn etiquette, integrity, loyalty, filial piety, and establish a correct outlook on life and values. At the same time, they start to teach them some skills that can be used in life."
"After adulthood, more professional study directions will be provided based on their specialties and interests. After graduation, those who study arithmetic can work in the Ministry of Household Affairs, those who study agriculture and engineering can work in the Ministry of Household Affairs, and those who study military strategy can go to the army. Appointments, etc.”
"The direction of learning must be refined. You cannot just read books by sages. You must consider the application of what you have learned. Officials must be selected and appointed based on their skills, not based on how well they read books!"
"Let's talk about the direction of study..."
Li Changfeng introduced his reform plan in detail.
The expressions of the ministers, from the initial shock, gradually turned into dissatisfaction and anger, and some even looked worried.
They have realized that Li Changfeng wants to completely cut off the family's reliance on eternal wealth, break the solidification of classes, and make it possible for those with weak legs to become superiors.
This is absolutely impossible!
After Li Changfeng finished speaking, Zhou Hongtu, the Minister of Civil Service, stood up.
"No, this is absolutely not possible! Starting from young children, Your Highness, do you know how much money it will cost? Can Daqian's finances afford it?"
Li Changfeng immediately said: "We can start the pilot project in the capital city first, and then gradually promote it nationwide."
Zhou Hongtu shook his head repeatedly and said firmly: "That's not okay! Your Highness, your approach completely negates the words of the saints and the system that has been in use for thousands of years. You are denying your ancestors and the scholars in the world!"
Hearing these heart-wrenching words, Li Changfeng's face darkened: "This prince does not deny scholars, I just want everyone to give full play to their own strengths!"
Zhou Hongtu looked worried about the country and the people: "Your Highness, do you know how much impact this reform plan will have on Daqian? This is no joke, and it cannot be solved by artillery bombing!"
Other ministers echoed his words.
"This will chill the hearts of the courtiers and the scholars of the world!"
"If His Highness insists on doing this, I am willing to die to dissuade you!"
"How can ordinary people in the market enter the court and serve as officials without being educated?"
"If you don't accept the baptism of the saint's words and don't understand etiquette, justice and integrity, how can you be reused?"
"If this move is promoted, it will be in danger!"
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Except for a few ministers such as Feng Quji and some military generals who were born in the army who remained silent, almost all of them were opposed.
Li Changfeng sighed secretly, his face gloomy.
They are rarely united in safeguarding their own class interests.
Emperor Qianwu's face was gloomy, and he cast a meaningful look at Li Changfeng, as if to say, you see, reform is not that easy.
Li Changfeng knew that this matter was out of the question, so he retreated to the next best thing and said: "Establishing a specialized scientific research institution, and using the talents of the Internet world for my great work, everyone will not object to this, right?"
Zhou Hongtu stood up instinctively: "Your Highness, no, there are many people in the market who belong to three religions and nine schools. How can we easily appoint them? We must first understand the way of saints!"
"Old man Zhou!"
Li Changfeng shouted loudly, startling Zhou Hongtu.
He was completely angry, pointed at Zhou Hongtu's nose and yelled: "You are just against the imperial examination system. Now you are even against the establishment of scientific research institutions. What are your intentions? Do you not want me to work hard and develop?"
Zhou Hongtu looked a little frightened, but he still argued with reason: "How can your Highness frame me falsely? I am loyal to Daqian, as shown by the sun and the moon! It's just that the measures proposed by Your Highness are really inappropriate. Even if I offend Your Highness today, I will still speak up!" "
"inappropriate?"
Li Changfeng sneered.
Then he raised his tone and asked loudly: "The salt-making technology was improved by the scientific research institute under my prince's command, so that the people of the world can eat good salt. You are in charge of the selection and removal of officials in the world, why haven't the officials you elected improved?"
"The vegetable greenhouse was built by the scientific research institute under my prince's command so that the people can eat green vegetables in winter. Can you do it?"
"The artillery musketeer mine was also developed by the Research Institute and defeated the barbarian invasion. Can you?"
"What are your motives for opposing the establishment of a scientific research institution by this prince?!"
"You...you..."
Zhou Hongtu's face turned red and he was unable to refute.
The great contribution the scientific research institute has made is obvious to everyone in the world and no one can deny it.
"snort!"
Li Changfeng snorted coldly and looked around at everyone.
"Whoever objects, please stand up!"
The ministers were silent.
Li Changfeng smiled coldly and looked at Emperor Qianwu.
Emperor Qianwu made a decision immediately: "Since there is no objection, the matter is settled. Withdraw from the court, Li Changfeng will follow me to the imperial study."
The ministers left the Xuanzheng Hall with different expressions.
Li Changfeng went straight to the imperial study room.