Chapter 1513 Seeking governance in prosperous times, seeking strength in troubled times
At this point, Li Qi's words have become very obvious. Even in the imperial court, the people's emphasis on scientific examinations has created a misleading effect, making people think that other learnings are heretical and that only Confucianism, which is the sacred book of governing the country, is the right way. This has created a flourishing Confucianism.
At the very moment, although Li Qi did not directly criticize Confucianism, he indirectly suggested that Confucianism was too overbearing.
These words aroused the dissatisfaction of many ministers. One minister stood up and said: "The purpose of the scientific examination is to seek talents for the country to govern the country. Of course, it is necessary to examine the way of governing the country. What is wrong with this?"
Another minister said: "If we follow what the Privy Envoy said, then the world is not full of Confucian scholars. I don't think so. Our Song Dynasty is far superior to previous generations in terms of industry and commerce. I don't know what the Privy Envoy's explanation is."
Li Qi smiled softly and said: "Both of you didn't seem to hear me clearly. I didn't say that the scientific examination destroyed other industries. I just said that industries other than official career have formed a kind of forced industry. But the problem is
What the country needs is for a hundred flowers to bloom, not for a kind of talent. If only one person has his head left, what is the use? Nowadays, there are countless people who are proficient in the Four Books and Five Classics. You can find one on the street casually, but because of this kind of talent
The overflow of resources has resulted in many talents being turned away. The court should find ways to channel all types of talents so that they can perform their respective duties."
Zhao Kai said: "Then I wonder how the Privy Council thinks it should be channeled?"
Li Qi smiled and said: "Back to the emperor, if it is a single person, then one-on-one teaching is enough, but if it is the whole world, the court's policy is needed to change this phenomenon. As for how to guide, it will never change without departing from the original.
What prompted the formation of this phenomenon, that’s where we should start.”
Zhao Kai frowned and said, "You mean the scientific examination?"
"Exactly."
A flash of panic flashed in Qin Hui's eyes, and he stood up hurriedly and said: "It is absolutely impossible for the emperor to do this. Scientific research originated from the Sui Dynasty, and it is the foundation of our country to establish our country. All the civil and military forces of the entire dynasty came from this, how can we
You can change it at will. If there is any inappropriateness, I might cause chaos in the world, so please think twice, Your Majesty."
Hu Yi saw Qin Hui in such a panic. Although he didn't understand yet, he followed closely and stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the scientific examination is to select talents for the country and is very sacred. It is highly praised by scholars all over the world, but there is no such thing as
Which dynasty used scientific examinations to select craftsmen and farmers? If so, wouldn’t it make people laugh at the world? Where is the majesty of scientific examinations?”
The ministers on Qin Hui's side stood up to oppose him one after another.
Zheng Yi yawned and moved two small steps back to free up the battlefield for them. The water was already muddy enough. If he stepped in again, it would be a mess. He was here
There are very few fights in this court. You fight for what you have, and I will just manage the money well anyway.
The more he behaves like this, the more Zhao Kai trusts him. Zhao Kai just hopes that such a person will appoint him to take charge of finance. If the person in charge of finance is involved in the political struggle, the relationship will be really complicated. After all, the coverage of finance is too wide.
, the government will be in chaos.
Li Gang suddenly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I have a brief report from you."
Li Qi glanced at Li Gang and smiled secretly, I thought you wouldn't come out. That was really disappointing to me.
When Qin Hui saw Li Gang standing up suddenly, he sighed in his heart. It's unreasonable. This guy has repeatedly ruined my affairs at critical moments. If I had known this, I really shouldn't have promoted him. It was a mistake in every step.
Zhao Kai now has a headache and has no intention of talking anymore. He simply said: "Say."
Li Gangdao: "The Privy Council often mentioned a relationship called the 'supply and demand relationship'. This relationship is often used in business. What the customers need, the merchants will supply. If the merchants supply what the guests do not need, then this relationship will
You will definitely lose money when buying and selling.
However, from the perspective of the significance of the imperial examination, it is also a relationship of supply and demand. What talents the court needs can be obtained through the imperial examination. If the court opens the door to the imperial examination and recruits everyone who is not needed, it will cause the phenomenon of redundant officials, which is similar to businessmen.
The phenomenon of hoarding goods is very similar. If the goods are slowly accumulated but cannot be sold, then all the money will be lost. I have deeply experienced the pain of this."
Zhao Kai nodded and said: "Ai Qing's words make sense. The imperial examination is not just an exam, it also directly affects the country and society. Talents must be recruited according to the needs of the country."
It can be seen that Li Qi brought far more than what is seen on the surface. In fact, many of his theories can be applied to various aspects, including politics. It is reasonable for Li Gang to use the economic supply and demand relationship to describe the imperial examination.
‘The Emperor’s Holy Ming.”
Li Gang flattered him and continued: "The right thing is to seek governance in great times and seek strength in troubled times. It can be seen that times are changing, people are changing, and the needs of the country are also changing. Then what reason is there? This scientific examination
No change, if the talents selected for the scientific examination are not what the court needs most, but are irrelevant, then it may lead to the decline of the scientific examination."
Qin Hui said: 'Does Dean Li mean that those Jinshi who stand out from the scientific examination are insignificant? If I remember correctly, Dean Li is also a Jinshi."
Mao Shu suddenly stood up and said: "That's not what Dean Li meant. Dean Li just said that the scientific examination cannot remain unchanged. This is not a good thing for the scientific examination itself."
"That's exactly what I mean." Li Gang smiled and nodded, saying: "When the Privy Council proposed the establishment of the Legislative Yuan, he also said that the law should keep pace with the times, and similarly, scientific research should also keep pace with the times.
In fact, the way to govern a country is to sail against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat. If you stick to the rules blindly, you will only get continuous regression. To be strong, you must first seek change. Now our Song Dynasty can return to the strength of the Xining period in a few years, and even
To be stronger, what does it rely on? It is nothing more than reform. However, all systems are changing, but the scientific examination remains unchanged. How can this be done?"
Mao Shu said: 'Your Majesty, the Legislative Yuan has just been established and is in urgent need of talents. However, there is little knowledge of law in the scientific examination. If this continues, it will be extremely detrimental to the development of the Legislative Yuan. Therefore, I sincerely ask the Emperor to include in the scientific examination.
knowledge of law in order to achieve true governance of the country by law."
At this point, everyone understood that this was no longer a simple political struggle, but a dispute between Confucianism and Legalism. Li Gang and Mao Shu were both Confucian scholars. But one of them was the president of the Legislative Yuan, and the other was a judicial officer.
If they want to protect their own rights and interests, they must switch to Legalism. If they still only respect Confucianism, then the status of the Legislative Yuan and the Judicial Yuan may really become irrelevant. Once Legalism rises, everyone will
If we advocate the rule of law, then the status of the Second House of Representatives will definitely increase.
This was an easy calculation, and there was no reason why the two of them couldn't understand it.
Zhao Kai nodded lightly. Now the appearance of the Legislative Yuan has helped him a lot. He has tasted the benefits. In this case, it is impossible not to improve the Legislative Yuan, so it is imperative to add legal knowledge to the scientific examination.
Well, if you know that he also plans to popularize the law and write the country's basic law, there is an even greater need for talents in this field.
When he nodded, Qin Hui sweated and felt regretful. He really didn't expect that just a craftsman's resignation would cause such a big problem. Now, he has finally come to his senses. He knows that all this is very serious.
There is a person who is secretly manipulated by Li Qi. In fact, there is no need to think about it, because this is completely Li Qi's advice.
Of course, he also knew that Li Gang and Mao Shu may not have colluded with Li Qi. It was probably Li Gang and Mao Shu who took advantage of every opportunity to get a ride on this. Because this is indeed a good thing for them.
However, Qin Hui, who only woke up now, is already too late.
Bai Qiannuo suddenly stood up and said: "Your Majesty, the Commerce Bureau and the Legislative Yuan also have the same problem. It has been several years since the Commerce Bureau was established, but the imperial court rarely sends people to the Commerce Bureau, and 80% of the Commerce Bureau officials are
Selected from businessmen, although these businessmen are proficient in business, they lack understanding of the overall situation. After all, national interests are completely different from private interests. Moreover, the Commerce Bureau has been involved in more and more affairs recently, and
Last time, many officials were dispatched to Jiaozhi and Dali, which caused the Commerce Bureau to be stretched thin. This year, many officials in the Commerce Bureau have become sick from overwork and are now recuperating at home."
Qin Hui asked: "Since there are so few people, why don't you explain it to the officials and send more people?"
Bai Qiannuo said: "I went to the Ministry of Personnel to apply, and the Ministry of Personnel also sent officials, but the problem is that the people sent by the Ministry of Personnel only know the Four Books and Five Classics, and some people can't even read the most basic bills."
, one word difference in this account may cause huge losses, do you think you should bear the blame?"
Bai Qiannuo and Qin Hui are old rivals. They are really at odds with each other. When it comes to talking, neither one is in vain.
Qin Hui had been disrupted by Li Qi and was rendered speechless by Bai Qiannuo.
Li Qi smiled secretly, "Xiao Qin, what are you talking about? I am suppressed by this beauty every day at home. Now when I walk on the street, I break out in a cold sweat even if I look at the beauty more than once."
Bai Qiannuo did not pursue the victory and continued: "Nowadays, most of the talents selected from the imperial examination do not know much about economics. They only know how to calculate a few simple numbers, and they know nothing about private business. The Bureau of Commerce
The main responsibility is to deal with private transactions. How dare I use it indiscriminately? I can only let them start from the lowest level and train them slowly. However, distant water cannot save the immediate fire, so the Commerce Bureau has begun to recruit people from outside a few days ago, and even
He also went to the Taishi Academy to recruit people, and a humble minister has betrayed the divine grace."
Hu Yi hummed, "This is just your one-sided statement. What's the proof? Everyone knows that your Li family has a close relationship with Grand Master Cai. I'm afraid you alone know whether there is something fishy about it."
Li Qi exclaimed: "Hu Shangshu, you are the best proof!"
This is all being bullied to the Li family. How could Li Qi, the head of the family, just stand by and watch.
When Hu Yi saw Li Qi, he felt weak and said in a panic: "Don't accuse me falsely."
"How could it happen?" Li Qi said with a smile: "Hu Shangshu is the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, so he should know a lot about economics. Let me ask you a random economic question. If Hu Shangshu can answer it, it will prove the economics."
If this statement is wrong, if you can’t answer it--"
Before he finished speaking, Qin Hui said: "The comparison made by the Privy Council is inappropriate. The Ministry of Revenue and the Bureau of Commerce have always performed their own duties and handled completely different government affairs. It would be unfair to generalize.
I think when it comes to economics, even the three ministerial envoys are no match for the privy envoys and economic envoys." (To be continued)