Chunwei, also known as the general examination, was hosted by the Ministry of Rites and held in the Gongyuan of the capital. Candidates were selected candidates from each province. If they passed the examination, they were called Gongsheng, and the first place was Huiyuan.
As long as you pass the examination, that is, you become a Gongsheng student, you must be a Jinshi. Because the next level of the imperial examination will not eliminate candidates, it will only rank the Gongsheng students.
Therefore, the National Examination can be said to be the most important examination among the imperial examinations. Everyone from top to bottom, including the emperor, attaches great importance to it.
In fact, most of the concerned people in the capital knew that the scholars were preparing to cause trouble. After all, the organization of these people was despised by Wang Chengen. It was the so-called scholar rebellion, which could not be completed in three years.
Except for factory guards who are the most loyal to the imperial power, civil servants with scholar backgrounds actually identify with scholars in their hearts. Even if they themselves did not participate in it for the sake of glory and wealth, it does not prevent them from doing so.
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Therefore, for most civil servants, they have an attitude of watching the drama, not participating or blocking, and just watching the development of the situation.
For them, the rise of science lies in their blind spot of knowledge. The Four Books and Five Classics are the foundation for them to be officials. Even if they see the benefits of science, it does not hinder their resistance to unknown things in their hearts.
If science is advocated by ordinary people, it is estimated that many officials have long been beaten. Even if they see that science can bring huge benefits, the most they can do is to incorporate science into craftsmanship, but it cannot be compared with Confucianism.
However, science is advocated by the current emperor. This is a heavy weight, and no one has the courage to go against the emperor. Because the emperor cannot be logically justified, and there is no way to suppress the emperor with his status and official position!
But for scholars who have not yet become officials, especially those who are intellectuals, and even some candidates, they will worry that if one day the emperor gets hot-headed and adds science to the imperial examination, in addition to the Four Books and Five Classics, there will also be
If they take the science test, or even go to the extreme and abolish the Four Books and Five Classics, and only take the science test, their hard study will be in vain.
Especially for those who were admitted to the scholar and civil society examinations at an older age, they no longer have the energy to study science. Based on this, Kong Yinzhi’s instigation will be responded to by scholars. And Wang Chengen’s push to add fuel to the flames is simple, casual
Sending false news that the Four Books and Five Classics will be abolished and only science will be tested will drive them crazy.
If we really want to say that there are not many scholars who support science, most of them are concentrated among young people. There are also those who are curious about the magic of science. Even if science is not included in the imperial examination, they are very interested in learning it.
The ninth day of February is the first exam.
Even before the candidates entered the venue, the troublemaking scholars started to stir up trouble first!
Each one of them seemed to be doing great things, transformed into the embodiment of justice, and called for friends. They were so excited all night that they didn't sleep well at all. With dark circles under their eyes, they flocked to Gongyuan in a mighty manner.
Some of them even held up portraits of Confucius or spiritual tablets. When they saw each other, they encouraged each other and were so impassioned that they blocked the Gongyuan.
As long as they have the status of a scholar, they are a person with a good reputation. If they don't bow to the county master, if they want to be spanked, they have to take away their official status.
Therefore, ordinary guards, who only maintain order, would not dare to go up to such a group of angry scholars.
People just ignored me if I tried to say nice things. Therefore, I had no choice but to report the situation.
The official in charge had known about this for a long time. He pretended to be anxious and tried to persuade her a few times, but then reported it to the police.
The weakness of the government only fueled the arrogance of these trouble-making scholars. Originally, some people were observing secretly and were a little hesitant to join their ranks.
After seeing the attitude of the government, they also joined the ranks of causing trouble.
There is no other reason for this. This is a grand event for scholars. If it gets into trouble, it will be a good opportunity to gain fame.
Anyway, the more people there are, the safer it is. Is it possible that the imperial court can handle so many scholars?
Based on this idea, there were at least 500 famous scholars blocking the entrance to Gongyuan.
Moreover, after the news here spread, more people who looked like scholars started working here. Most of these people were older.
The examination was organized by the Ministry of Rites, and the news of the trouble caused by these scholars was first reported to the Minister of Rites.
Seeing that such a big matter was going to delay the meeting, the Minister of Rites hurried over.
I don't know whether he did it intentionally or unintentionally. As soon as he came, he immediately scolded these scholars: "The National Examination is a grand ceremony of the country. You are blocking the holding of the National Examination. Don't you know how to write the word "death"?"
Those who can be incited to come and cause trouble, the leading people, naturally have the idea of going all out, how can they shrink back if they are frightened by him like this?
On the contrary, what he said aroused the anger of these scholars, and all of them immediately started shouting and scolding.
"This is to protect the Taoism of the Holy Spirit. What's the crime?"
"The teachings of saints have been read into the belly of dogs? Are you still a disciple of saints?"
"How can a man dressed like a beast and a man who has forgotten his ancestors come here and bark wildly?"
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If we just talk about the skill of words, then no one can criticize the scholars. And among the scholars, the advantage is basically that there are more people. Those who are like Zhuge Liang and talk to the Confucian scholars are in the minority after all.
These scholars, whether you or I were frothing at the mouth, the Minister of Rites could not stop them, so they immediately retreated and went to report to the Minister of Rites.
As for the president and vice president who were supposed to host the audition, they did not arrive for some unknown reason.
Soon, the Minister of Rites hurriedly arrived and comforted him with kind words: "Everyone, if you have any appeals, go to the Yamen to speak. Being blocked here hinders the examination. This is delaying the future of others and is not what a gentleman does!"
If it's too hard, get something soft.
But it would be strange if these scholars could listen!
As soon as the Minister of Rites finished speaking, the group of scholars immediately rallied to attack.
"What you are saying is absolutely true. What the students are denouncing is a major event that will delay the future of scholars all over the world. Just say it here!"
"Yes, will you listen to what the yamen says? If you want to say it, say it here!"
"I would also like to ask you to consider the scholars in the world and report to the Emperor to restore my status as a Confucian scholar!"
"Confucianism is a sacred science that has existed for thousands of years. How can science be so virtuous and powerful? If you dare to compare it with Confucianism, students and others must seek justice for the sacred science!"
"The students won't leave until the matter is settled today!"
"For the sake of the prosperity of the sacred science, the students are willing to defend the Tao with their lives. If they don't agree, they will not leave!"
"Yes, there is no result today. The students will report blood in their stools to the gate of Gongyuan!"
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Under the buzzing chatter, the crowd was furious, and the defensive spirit encouraged more scholars who were watching the excitement to join in.
The Minister of Rites just opened his mouth, and in such a messy situation, he couldn't speak to them at all. Moreover, even if he had a rare chance to speak, it would be like a bastard chanting sutras and not listening.
The time for the examination had been delayed, so the Minister of Rites did not dare to neglect, and immediately comforted them, saying that he would immediately ask the emperor for instructions and see what the emperor had to say.
In fact, there was no need for him to report it at all. Emperor Chongzhen had already broadcast the farce live through Wang Chengen.
However, when the Minister of Rites came to report to him, he seemed to have no idea in advance and was furious when he heard it: "What a courageous dog, what can you say to me? If you hinder the examination, you will be thrown into prison!"
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"Your Majesty, there are too many people here. There are at least seven or eight hundred scholars, and most of them are famous. If all of them are imprisoned, I'm afraid...someone will criticize Your Majesty!"
When Emperor Chongzhen heard this, he seemed to have not expected that there were so many people. Then he frowned and asked the Minister of Rites, "What do you think we should do?"
"The general examination is a major event and cannot be delayed. I believe that the current plan should be to reduce the big issue to the minor matter. Once the minor matter is reduced, it is best to calm down the matter first and make sure the general examination goes smoothly!"
Hearing this, he seemed to be unable to find anything wrong. Emperor Chongzhen thought for a moment and then said to the Minister of Rites: "In that case, I will go and tell them that I know about their demands and will discuss them later. First, let's go and tell them.
Disperse, I will forget about this gathering of people and make trouble!"
The Minister of Rites actually knew what Emperor Chongzhen's attitude was towards science, and knew that this was just a delaying tactic. It is estimated that it is a certainty that science will be included in the imperial examination in the future.
But at this time, he saw that after the emperor finished speaking impatiently, he had already indicated his intention to get out of here, so he did not dare to say any more. He could only see if the troublemaking scholars could be temporarily appeased.
However, it was obvious that his expectations were dashed.
When those enthusiastic scholars heard the reply from the Minister of Rites, telling them to disperse and discuss it later, they would not know that this was an excuse. Not to mention, there were people who were adding fuel to the flames. Suddenly, these scholars were all
Everyone is "filled with righteous indignation". If they don't give a clear answer today, they won't leave!
The Minister of Rites was confused, so he quickly consulted with the chief minister and tried to persuade the scholars together, but to no avail, so he had no choice but to go to the palace to meet the saint again.
In response to this, Emperor Chongzhen did not get angry again, but said that he promised to hold a court meeting on science after the examination, and there would be results by then.
Then, he threatened again, but it seemed that it was because there were too many people, and the threats he gave were also unfounded. What he said was that if the trouble continued, the leader would be beaten with a stick.
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As soon as this word spread, not only were these scholars not afraid, but they all felt as if they had been injected with blood.
Tingzhang, in the Ming Dynasty, as long as you don't kill him, your reputation can be increased to the top. Therefore, there is a saying that officials in the Ming Dynasty will even think of cheating the Tingzhang.