Only those who have mastered the classics and passed the doctoral examination can be employed as herdsmen or retained in their posts. If they do not master the classics and have only a name but no actual work, they will be dismissed.
Regarding the "class examination method" issued by the new edict, the reaction of both the government and the public has been different.
For example, all the princes in the temple are well aware of this. This is because the emperor Cao Rui hated the custom of the powerful children in the capital hanging out together and inviting each other's names, so he made targeted adjustments in personnel appointments - if he wanted to get it for the court , just inviting each other by name is useless!
As for why the emperor did not scold him harshly, but took such a gentle approach~
The involvement of these powerful children is really too wide.
For example, He Yan, the adopted son of Wei Wu, Xia Houxuan, the late Qiao Pei founder, and Bi Gui, the current emperor's latent minister, were also involved, as were the descendants of important state ministers such as Sima Yi, Liu Fang, Sun Zi, and Wei Zhen.
As preparations were being made for the conquest of Shu, Cao Rui did not want to cause turmoil in the court.
And he felt that his intentions were already obvious enough for the powerful disciples to understand and restrain their words and deeds.
It is indeed very obvious.
After promulgating the edict, he not only made Bi Gui, a minister in the latent residence of Huangmen, the governor of Bingzhou, but also dismissed Zhuge Dan, Deng Yang and others from their official positions for the crime of being impractical, to scare the monkeys.
Therefore, for a while, the free talk in the capital was suddenly curbed.
As for whether there will be a resurgence.
That is absolutely!
Because this kind of imitating the Qing school style of the scholars in the late years of the previous dynasty, gathering people to socialize, criticizing people, and talking about fame and theory, is essentially a conflict and confrontation between the imperial power and the gentry. The previous dynasty experienced two "party-controlled disasters", and neither of them was completely resolved. Naturally, Cao Rui cannot resolve the conflict by just killing the chicken to scare the monkeys.
However, Xia Houhui didn't care about this.
Qualitative change originates from quantitative change. Due to the limitations of the times and productivity, some things must undergo a gradual evolution process.
Even if he had the intention to change, it would be in vain.
What really concerned him was that two people had failed to submit the edict stemming from the "Class Examination Method".
One is Du Shu.
After being re-promoted as a lieutenant and sent to assist the guard general Jiang Ji in the selection of the emperor's disciples, he felt that due to the influence of the "class examination method", officials would focus on their own cultivation instead of exerting their talents in governing the local area. , even if the court gets talented people, it will not be of much use.
Emperor Cao Rui simply ignored this point.
But the second point mentioned by Du Shu in the above essay was adopted.
Because he felt that only those who could pass the first class and pass the doctoral examination before taking official positions conflicted with the selection of "Emperor Enke".
Emperor Enke selected Shan Jiazi, a talented and humble person.
But how can a person who is proficient in classics and can pass the class exam come from a humble family?
Studying is expensive.
It will cost a lot of money just to go from enlightenment and literacy to proficiency in writing, not to mention the guidance of learned people, and the opportunity to figure out the understanding of the sages' interpretation of the meaning of the scriptures! The most important thing is that there are many examples in the Qin and Han Dynasties to prove it. , A person with a lot of knowledge and a lot of talent is not an official who can govern the place~
Emperor Cao Rui thought it made sense.
So he found some free time and summoned Xia Houhui to inquire.
The class examination method cannot be abandoned halfway. Emperor Enke proposed it. How to resolve the conflict now?
Xia Houhui felt very aggrieved.
Obviously, Cao Rui changed his advice beyond recognition, but he still has to take responsibility for it. This is really true.
But if you are aggrieved, you will be aggrieved. The emperor still has to answer questions.
After thinking about it, he suggested that the people selected by Cao Rui's special "Emperor Enke" could not be restricted by Tongyi Jing, but they must be proficient in the law before they could be released.
It can be regarded as a supplement to "the country has no cruel officials".
This suggestion touched Cao Rui's desire to train his minions, and Cao Rui also praised him a few times.
But soon, after Wu Zhi became more relaxed, he made Cao Rui feel very unhappy.
However, it is said that since Wu Zhi was recalled to Luoyang to serve as a minister, he had gained the favor of the emperor Cao Rui. He was often called to accompany him and consulted on matters from time to time. When Cao Rui was preparing for the attack on Shu, he asked a minister to prepare an edict to promote Cao Zhen and Cao Zhi. When Sima Yi was in office, he took advantage of the situation and asked Wu Zhi about the current security plan for Wei.
Wu Zhi didn't know whether it was to curry favor with Sima Yi, who was a very popular minister, or to take the opportunity to suppress the Yingchuan scholars in the Xishan Mountains. He actually went to the bookstore to claim that Sima Yi was loyal and resourceful, and he was a minister of the country; while Sikong Chenqun was a mediocre person, and his body was a plain meal. , taking on heavy responsibilities but not caring for family members is not the talent of a state minister.
Cao Rui actually accepted this.
On the second day of the court hearing, Wu Zhi's edict was announced, accusing Chen Qun of not pursuing political affairs in his position and not doing anything practical.
Xia Houhui, who also let his companions hear about the government affairs, immediately stepped forward and spoke with emotion and thunder, "Your Majesty, I secretly believe that by deposing Wu Shizhong, the country will be safe!"
As soon as he said this, all the officials in the court were astonished.
There is no other reason.
It was Xia Houhui who exceeded the limit.
First of all, as the Sanqi Minister, Xia Houhui only had the power to advise the emperor on the pros and cons, and did not have the power to comment on the government affairs when the emperor was listening to the court.
Another reason is that now Wei's servants all select veterans.
No matter in terms of qualifications, status, importance, etc., the promotion and dismissal of the servants are not something that just a casual knight can say!
Therefore, after a moment of silence in the court, many people came out to impeach Xia Houhui for insulting ministers, yelling at the court, disobeying the emperor, and exceeding the court's laws.
There are also some Yilang who settled old scores.
In the past, Wu Zhi rejected the marriage between the two families and said, "My daughter cannot be coveted by anyone like Xiahou Zhiquan", so Xiahou Hui was charged with taking revenge for personal gain.
The reason why the crowd was so angry was because Xia Houhui had long been displeased by all the officials.
The emperor Cao Rui, who was high on the throne, also looked a little gloomy.
Regardless of whether what Xia Houhui said was right or wrong, he had just issued an edict to Chen Qun, and Xia Houhui stepped forward to accuse Wu Zhi. Didn't he also accuse him~
Even if you have an upright temperament, you can't be so reckless in front of all the officials of the court!
Amidst the voices of the officials impeaching him, Cao Rui actually had the urge at that moment to let the soldiers capture Xia Houhui and hand him over to the Tingwei for punishment.
However, in the end, he lived up to the praise of being able to tolerate people's direct admonishment.
call.
Quietly taking a deep breath, Cao Rui slowly opened the fist hidden under the Tongtai case, raised his hand to stop the impeachment of the ministers, looked at Xia Houhui who was prostrate in the hall, and asked expressionlessly, " What do you mean by the words of Xiahou Shilang?"
"Back to Your Majesty, I believe that the top ministers in Wu are guilty of disturbing the order and poisoning the country!"
Upon hearing the question, Xia Houhui first stood up and spoke eloquently.
"Mr. Chen is an important minister of the state. Emperor Wu did not hesitate to promote him because of his talent in governing the world. When the late emperor was in the East Palace, he also respected him deeply, treated him as a friend, and left edicts to assist the government. Now Wu Shizhong said that Mr. Chen is mediocre in talent and does not pursue politics while in office.
, He did not have the talents of a state minister. This is not to blame Emperor Wu. The former emperor did not have the knowledge to understand people? This is a crime!"
"The ruler has its own strength, and the inch has its shortcomings. With the master above, each can use it to its full potential, and everyone can use their talents. Just as Wu Shizhong said, Sima Gong is a loyal and loyal official, and he is a minister of the country. However, why do you say something so derogatory about Chen Gong?
? Duke Chen was loyal and conscientious in his duties. He formulated laws and regulations in the state of Wei, formulated plans for the promotion of talents in the country, and advised Emperor Wu and Emperor Wen to appoint the virtuous and make use of their talents. He also held important positions in the court for decades, never once speaking out against others, and leading by example to promote morality and peace.
An Sheji, a straight-forward and strict person, disdainful of taking bribes to gain power, arrogant, extravagant, soft-hearted and despicable behavior, and the merits of reducing the morals of temples and halls. This is the purest of virtues! Wu Shizhong ignored Chen Gong's merits and framed and slandered him. This is the second crime!"
"The three sins are that Wu Shizhong was originally chosen by Emperor Wu to recruit talents. The late emperor loved his talents and repeatedly promoted him and entrusted him with important tasks. His Majesty also selected him as Shizhong and regarded him as an assistant minister. If he is favored again, he should consider the profit and loss.
I have given you all my loyal advice and worked hard to repay the country! Now, Your Majesty has advised me on the great plan for the safety of the country, but he does not go out to attack Shu and Wu Buchen. Instead, he talks about the peace of the people in Jingli, and talks about the three princes and the temple.
The ministers praise and criticize unjustly. If this trend persists, how can all the officials in the temple live in peace? How can the country be safe from evil!"
"Chen Hui is in a humble position and has no right to comment on Wu Shizhong. However, I am so loyal and righteous that I dare not see the evil trend growing in the temple and feel safe. Therefore, I dare to go beyond the control and remonstrate. I will wait for death. Your Majesty's decree is the only one!"
After speaking generously, Xia Houhui bowed his head again and waited for Emperor Cao Rui to make a decision.
But Cao Rui remained silent for a long time, instead thinking with his eyes downcast.
He had a reputation for being smart since he was a child, and he had discussed privately with Xia Houhui several times about the great crisis of the gentry and the difficulty of maintaining the clan as a general. He had already heard the meaning behind Xia Houhui's words.
Yes, he belatedly discovered the disadvantages that scolding Chen Qun would bring to the country——
That is, Sima Yi, who is already in charge of the town, can no longer welcome the "hope of raising the dynasty"!
Among the four ministers who were left to him by Emperor Wen Cao Pi, Cao Xiu has passed away, Cao Zhen is guarding Yongliang, Sima Yi is out to guard Jingxiang, and Chen Qun is in the court to record the affairs of the three ministers.
It can be said that at this time, the generals of the Wei clan were no longer able to sustain themselves, but the gentry was related to each other in terms of region and experience, and there was no leader that everyone expected.
If there must be one person with high moral character and high prestige, it would be Grand Tutor Zhong Yao.
But now Zhong Yao is over eighty years old and suffers from constant illnesses all year round, so his days are probably numbered.
Therefore, if he relied on Wu Zhishangshu's words and accused Chen Qun, who was about to replace Zhong Yao as the leader of the Yingchuan scholars, for not having the talent of a state minister, and commended Sima Yi for being an important minister of the country, other courtiers would also rush to pay tribute.
Sima Yi moved closer and slowly turned Sima Yi into "the hope of the whole court"!
A governor who controls the troops and horses becomes the hope of the whole court.
This is something no monarch would allow.
Although Cao Rui had never doubted Sima Yi's loyalty, why did he personally facilitate this matter?
Moreover, if Sima Yi reaches that point, he himself will not feel at ease~
However, Cao Rui, who understood the seriousness of it, was a little bit stuck at this moment: he had just issued an edict to Chen Qun, but he immediately went back on his words, which seemed not good for the dignity of the monarch.