337, classics drive it, the best policy is also (seeking complete order)
The production of Five Emperors coins and Talisman coins will take a certain amount of time.
Even with so many high roads, Rome could not be built in a day.
If it were just the Five Emperors Money, with the profound knowledge and inheritance of the Five Directions present, such a creation could be successful in one day. It is not difficult, the Talisman lineage can make some Talisman Money, and it can be easily obtained.
But the Five Emperors coins that Bai Gui and the leaders of various factions need are low-cost coins that can effectively prevent counterfeiting!
In order to facilitate circulation within Datang!
If you cannot make Five Emperors Money that is not easy to circulate, it will be regarded as a failure in this attempt!
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Two flowers bloom, one on each side.
When many high-ranking officials entered Beijing, it was already the early spring of the ninth year of Kaiyuan, and it was also the time for the biennial imperial examination.
Similar to the imperial examinations in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, each imperial examination was not only an opportunity for the court to select talents, but also an opportunity for the political parties in the court to fill their wings.
For example, if Bai Gui follows the normal path of becoming a Jinshi and gets promoted step by step, he will inevitably have to deal with Song Jing, the examiner, and be recruited by Song Jing's party... it will be a matter of time!
Although the party struggle at this time was not obvious and there was no clear party constitution. It was not like the Chu Party, Zhe Party, Donglin Party and other parties in the Ming Dynasty that had clear banners and fierce party struggles. However, people are group animals and will naturally retaliate.
The group keeps warm, thus forming the power of each faction...
Therefore, although Bai Gui basically did not compete in the political affairs hall, when the Jinshi examination started, he secretly made an effort to pay a visit to Song Jing, hoping that Song Jing would recommend him to be the examiner.
Although Song Jing was a little surprised, Bai Gui's move was also expected by him. Not only did Li Linfu see that Bai Gui was dormant, he could also see it, and all the officials in the court could also see it.
However, the imperial examination is about culture and education. Although it is a good opportunity to recruit party members, the time span is inevitably too long. After all, the time span from newly admitted Jinshi to becoming an official with a lot of bruises can easily be more than ten to twenty years. Not everyone can do it.
It's so expensive, most people really can't wait.
Therefore, if Bai Gui went to serve as the examiner of the imperial examination, not only would he not be able to show his talent, but it would also make Song Jing and Baiguan think that Bai Gui really planned to follow Cao Cao and was willing to wait a little longer.
In addition... In the court, Bai Gui repeatedly agreed with him, and this time he asked for mercy in person. Although he already preferred someone else to be the examiner, Bai Gui's face was not good enough, and he was appointed as the examiner by Zhongshu Ling.
The examiner's qualifications are more than enough. Even if you don't ask him, you can get the position of chief examiner in person even if you don't ask him.
Therefore, Song Jing followed the trend and personally recommended Zhongshu Ling Baigui as the examiner of various subjects of the imperial examination in the ninth year of Kaiyuan.
"Bai Qing has a talent for understanding people. I and other members of the Qing family also know this... Since Bai Qing is willing to serve as the examiner of this imperial examination, I will agree."
In the Hanyuan Hall, Li Longji nodded.
This is not just out of his selfishness. Bai Gui not only admired Li Taibai, who was good at poetry. During his time outside the town, because Bai Gui made many military exploits, the officials and staff under his command must be regarded as talents. Therefore, Bai Gui is said to be talented.
It’s not an exaggeration to know people’s talents.
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The court appointed Bai Gui as the examiner of the imperial examination, and the number of Chang'an scholars who submitted assassinations to Daiguo Gongfu, Jinxian Temple, and Yuzhen Temple every day increased day by day, from the original hundreds a day to thousands a day.
After a few days.
After going to court, Bai Gui asked his subordinate Yang Xuanyan, "In Chang'an now, who are among the first-class celebrities on the list of celebrities who can be promoted?"
Before the Jinshi examination, there is a pre-listed list of famous people, referred to as the celebrity list. During the Jinshi examination, the examiner will first look at the celebrity list and then determine the ranking. If the candidate is famous on the list, it will be of great benefit to the imperial examination.
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Therefore, the scholars preparing to take the examination in Chang'an City will basically become famous during this period, hoping to be ranked on the list of famous scholars, so that they can be favored by the examiner and rise to the top.
In the Jinshi examination in the second year of Jingyun, Bai Gui was also favored because he ranked first on the Jinshi list and won the top prize.
"Return to Bai Xiang..."
"In Chang'an City, Li Taibai, Meng Haoran, Wang Changling, Zhang Zirong, Wang Zhihuan, Li Qi, Cui Zhen and others are most famous."
Yang Xuanyan thought for a moment and reported the names of more than a dozen people.
As Bai Gui's subordinate officer, he had already made preparations in advance after learning that Bai Gui was the examiner of this subject.
"The truth is known..."
Bai Gui secretly smacked his tongue, there were so many famous people in the Kaiyuan period, and as the examiner he still felt a little bit of pressure.
"Inform the scholars on the list of celebrities, as well as the scholars in Chang'an who are taking the examination, that the true prime minister will be giving lectures at Taixue in five days..."
He pondered for a while, then opened the carriage curtain and said.
"Yes! Bai Xiang."
Yang Xuanyan nodded.
In the Ming and Qing dynasties, before the imperial examinations began, the examiner was placed in solitary confinement and was not allowed to have contact with the outside world. In the Tang Dynasty, it was not so strict. It was very common to review papers in advance and pay a visit to the examiner, and even the examiner revealed the test questions in advance.
, not surprising.
Five days later.
As expected, a large number of scholars came to Chang'an to take the examination.
There are about more than a thousand people.
In the lecture hall of Taixue, the scholars on the list of famous scholars were in the front, and behind them were the scholars with lesser reputations. From the front row to the back, and even outside the doors and windows, there were many scholars sitting on the floor.
There was a scribe from Taixue presiding over the discipline, so the entire lecture hall was completely silent.
This day is also a holiday.
Bai Gui arrived late, dressed in a Taoist robe, and sat cross-legged on the futon directly above.
"I've seen Bai Xiang before."
The scholars in the front row stood up, and the scholars behind him also stood up and saluted Bai Gui in a respectful manner.
"Excuse me, everyone..."
Bai Gui was not arrogant. He also had a smile on his face. He stood up and returned the greeting to these scholars and said: "You are all the talents of the country. I just entered the official career one step earlier than you. In the future, your achievements may be better than your true appearance, so
No need to stick to etiquette."
After the words fell, many scholars' impressions of Bai Gui changed from the past, and their favorable impressions increased sharply in an instant.
Most scholars who have not yet entered the examination are arrogant. Even after knowing Bai Gui's achievements, although they admire Bai Gui in their hearts, they will also have the idea that I can do it if I go.
Only after you have been in officialdom for a long time can you understand the difficulties involved.
"The way of a university lies in being virtuous, being close to the people, and striving for perfection..."
Bai Gui began to lecture on the Classics. He was now in Taixue, so when he lectured on the Classics, he first talked about "The Great Learning" in the Book of Rites.
Talk from noon to dusk.
At first, many of the scholars here were a little careless, but as Bai Gui lectured, they realized how deeply Bai Gui had studied the classics, and they immediately studied it tirelessly and carefully, not missing a word.
Of course, many of them also secretly guessed that these were test questions secretly leaked by the examiner Bai Gui, so they studied with extra seriousness.
"Today's lecture is over. In ten days, I will go to Taixue to lecture again."
Bai Gui closed the book in his hand and broke the silence in the room.
Many scholars stood up and bowed deeply to him.
Then they started to leave in twos and threes.
This sermon seemed to be just a very ordinary activity.
Nothing surprising!
But how could Bai Gui do useless work?
"Establishing a party and driving them with profit is the worst policy. Driving them with fame and fortune is the middle policy. Driving them with Confucian classics is the best policy!"
Bai Gui narrowed his eyes and thought to himself.
Song Jing and many other officials "looked down upon" these scholars who were taking the exam, thinking that if they wanted to be successful and influence the government, it would take at least ten years, more than twenty years, or even longer.
time.
But he doesn’t think so!
In the late Ming Dynasty, when parties and associations were formed, scholars who did not serve as officials could even influence the implementation of national policies, and it was not just these fledgling scholars who relied on them.
The power exerted by the combination of measures such as clear discussion, raising hopes, and discussing politics cannot be underestimated.
In other words, fame and fortune do move people's hearts, but Confucian classics is a weapon that can change people's thinking...
Lectures and studies can gather disciples, and this has been the case throughout the ages. And these disciples often follow moral principles and sacrifice their lives.