The most important thing in Luoyang now is not the war, but the release of the new Jinshi.
The scientific examination was conducted at the end of March. Because it was the first scientific examination in the new dynasty, Pei Yuchang, the Minister of Rites, personally acted as the examiner. The final list was worked over for several days and was finally submitted to Shao Shude's desk.
In the pre-Tang Dynasty, not all scholars admitted in any subject were called Jinshi. In fact, this generally referred to students who were tested in poetry and policy theory, because this subject was called "Jinshi".
In order to improve the status of other subjects, Shao Shude ordered those admitted in each subject to be called Jinshi.
Of course, this is just a "little trick". It sounds nice, but in reality, it still has to give benefits.
In this year's scientific examination, he focused on construction.
This subject is one of the three major "miscellaneous subjects" of the Imperial College, namely construction, smelting, and water conservancy.
It is the third year for the construction and construction department to take the exam. The situation makes Shao Shude a little disappointed. No matter who applied or was admitted, they were all students from the Imperial College, and the number was also very small. A total of eight people were admitted in three years, and they are currently working for the Ministry of Industry.
official.
It is obvious that the social side has not yet participated.
"Pei Qing, how many students are there in the Construction Department of the Imperial College?" Shao Shude asked.
"More than seventy people." Pei Yuchang replied.
Shao Shude was thoughtful.
When Prince Le'an first came to Luoyang, he remembered that there were more than 30 students in the construction department of the Imperial College. Three years later, the number of students has become more than 70. How can I put it, the development speed is not slow, but it is still lower than Shao Shude
psychological expectations.
"The Ministry of Works has sent troops to mobilize resources from within and north of the pass to repair the three major buildings in Chang'an, the western capital. I want to recruit Jinshi to take the lead in this matter. Minister of the Song Dynasty, let's discuss it at the political affairs hall." Shao Shude ordered.
"According to the order." Song Le thought for a while and felt that this was a little against the rules, but it was nothing, so he agreed.
The three major buildings in Chang'an, the Western Capital, were rebuilt one after another during the reign of Emperor Xizong of the Tang Dynasty. During the reign of Prince Le'an, he also continued to allocate funds for construction, which is now quite considerable.
Considering that Shangyang City in Luoyang, the eastern capital, has been completed and Ziwei City has also entered an advanced stage, it is only natural that the Ministry of Industry, under the instruction of Shao Shude, will repair the three major buildings in Chang'an.
This is a good opportunity for the construction scholars to participate heavily and even take the lead, to give them the opportunity to experience, to show their faces, and to accumulate merit.
Everything reflects Shao Shude's care and attention to them - this is true cultivation.
"Next year's imperial examination will add the subject of water conservancy." Shao Shude said to Pei Yuchang again.
"According to the decree." Pei Yuchang is a traditional scholar. Even if he doesn't want to do it, what can he do?
Song Le glanced at him quietly and shook his head secretly. This Pei Yuchang was still obsessed with entering the political affairs hall, but he looked like a submissive in front of the saint and did not dare to object to anything. Even if he became the prime minister, what would be the use.
But I thought about myself again. Most of the time, I don’t dare to refute the opinions of the saint. Alas, the eldest brother, not to mention the second brother, is just like a bird. Zhengshitang has almost become the mouthpiece of the saint.
You have to endure it! You have to endure it! You have to endure it until a "reasonable" saint appears.
"Who is this Pei Ge?" After Shao Shude read the list, he circled a person with a pen and asked...
Pei Yuchang pondered for a moment and said: "Your Majesty, Pei Ge is a man with few virtuous names after Pei Zunqing, the prime minister of the former Tang Dynasty."
"How old are you?"
"Four out of sixty."
"I remember that Pei Shangshu was also the successor of Pei Zunqing." Shao Shude said in surprise: "What a coincidence."
Pei Shu, the Minister of Hubu, Tongpingzhangshi, was slightly nervous and said: "Your Majesty, Pei Ge is the eldest brother of this minister."
Shao Shude: "I suddenly realized it" and said: "It's really a coincidence."
There was a hint of sweat on Pei Shu's back.
"I read Pei Ge's policy and it was very well written." Shao Shude smiled and said: "It's just that at this age... let's forget it this time. I will be reliable next year. No matter who is in charge, pay attention to it. I don't want to do it again.
Is there any list of the top five?"
"According to the order." Several people responded in unison.
"It'll be fine in a few days
Let's prepare for the imperial examination. I will personally write the questions for the examination." Shao Shude said: "By the way, this year there are scholars from Hebei and Jiangnan who participated in the scientific examination. Those who stayed in the past are not counted. I am asking about the newcomers."
"Your Majesty, none of the states in Hedong, Hebei, and Huainan have elected anyone new to the capital." Pei Yuchang replied.
According to the rules of the former Tang Dynasty, each candidate first took the test in his or her own state and county, and then came to the capital after completing the test.
Generally speaking, there are three places in Shangzhou, two in Zhongzhou, and one in Xiazhou. If there are scholars in this state who are particularly talented and knowledgeable, they can also recommend more.
When these people enter Beijing, they will bring the state's "explanation". The state will also send the selection examination questions and candidate answer sheets to the capital for re-examination by the Ministry of Rites. Then these people can participate together with students under the Chinese studies system.
It's exam time.
What Shao Shude just said was asking whether those vassal towns that did not abide by the new dynasty and still used the Tianyou reign of the old Tang Dynasty had recommended new scholars to take the examination in Beijing.
Now he knows, no.
Perhaps it was because of the rush of time that I didn't have time. After all, the southern vassal towns only submitted their declarations of vassalage a few months ago. Judging from the traffic conditions and work efficiency here, it may be too late to recommend scholars from this state to take the exam in Beijing.
There may also be other reasons, that is, they do not recognize the new dynasty at all, so naturally they will not let scholars from this state take the exam.
Proclaiming yourself a minister is not as simple as a book of canonization. First of all, you have to make a confession, even if it is just symbolic. Secondly, you have to be included in the imperial system in terms of imperial examination, prison, household registration, etc.
Ultimately, this is a matter of alignment and attitude.
"Next year it will definitely be at the end of March or early April." Shao Shude thought for a while and said, "There may be scholars from various states coming to Beijing this winter. I will meet them in person, so you can be prepared."
According to tradition, after scholars who have passed the selection examinations in each state receive a recommended quota, a local drinking ceremony will be held in the local area. The highly respected elders and scholars of the state will be present to see the students off.
Considering that there are usually only one to three people in a state, this ceremony is very grand and very honorable————When Shao Shude visited the east, Dengzhou did not hold a rural drinking ceremony because of insufficient funds.
The students were sent on their way, and the state and county were very guilty of this, which shows its importance.
Before the Anshi Rebellion, students from various states generally went to Beijing together with the imperial envoys, and could eat and drink on the way without spending money.
After the Anshi Rebellion, because not every prefecture sent envoys to Beijing, the local government simply paid tolls and let the students go on their own. For those who failed to pass the exam and were stranded in the capital, their petitions were still valid, but the local government did not.
Travel expenses will be paid...
After students enter Beijing, they first go to the Ministry of Household Affairs to check their files and verify their identities, and then report to the Ministry of Rites.
The emperor sometimes met with these students, usually in winter. Last year, because of his eastward tour, Shao Shude did not meet, but Empress Zhe met them on his behalf and gave them some small gifts.
"Students from various states are not unknown people in the local area." Shao Shude added: "We must win over these people to join the imperial court. They come to Luoyang to participate in the scientific examination, which means that the imperial court's influence is increasing day by day. World affairs,
We can't just rely on fighting and killing. Now that we have established a country, we need to use more temple tactics and make good use of this orthodox name. Let's slightly adjust the admission list. I remember that there are many students from other towns who have passed the exam many times. If
If they are indeed of outstanding ability, I will admit a few more and then release the rankings. You must understand my painstaking efforts."
"Your Majesty is wise," the ministers responded.
Everything in the world has advantages and disadvantages. There are disadvantages to opening the country early, but of course there are also advantages.
The disadvantage is that you become the target of public criticism, but the advantages are also obvious. As long as you hold on, your influence will become stronger and stronger, attracting talents from all over the world to work for you.
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"Your Majesty, there is a military report from the west road of Shannan. The King of Qin fought several battles with the Xichuan army, winning three times and losing one. More than 10,000 thieves were captured and killed. Guozhou has been recovered by the king's division." Inside the temple of the female Taoist priest of Anguo, Wang Yanfan, the chamberlain,
Sound report.
His upper body leaned forward slightly, his eyes fell on the ground, and he did not dare to look around.
There are many women in Anguo Temple, and all of them have sensitive identities. The most amazing thing is that many of them were captured by Wang Yanfan.
"then
Your Majesty abdicated the throne, and I had no choice but to do so." Shao Shude seemed not to have heard what Wang Yanfan was saying at all, as this cowardly emperor was putting a skirt on a young girl.
The girl was very young when she came here, and after raising her for so many years, she finally grew up. There were many people like her. Shao Shude often came over to try new things. Tuoba Pu knew his preferences and made every woman's background and origins clear.
, to add to the fun.
"Please stay with your mother." Shao Shude waved his hand.
The girl shed tears and limped away.
"My son is playing well." Shao Shude sat back on the bed and waved, and the wet nurse came over with a baby in her arms.
"Tell Chengjie to stay calm and fight steadily. In the land of Sanchuan, the biggest enemy is not Li Maozhen, but the geography of the mountains and rivers. Don't fall into the trap of the thieves." Shao Shude looked at the child in his arms with joy and casually ordered: "
Also, pass the message to Gao Renhou and ask him to take care of the overall situation. Chengjie went all the way south and the battle was so smooth. The young man will inevitably be full of energy. You can suffer a small loss, but don't get into trouble."
"I obey." Wang Yanfan agreed.
The baby had fallen asleep. Shao Shude held it carefully for a while and then handed it to the wet nurse.
This is the son that Empress Tang Shuxian gave birth to. He is only four months old. Shao Shude is very precious and has visited him several times recently.
He wanted to accept Queen He as his concubine, but he had the evil heart but not the courage. After thinking about it, he decided to do it again after beating up Li Keyong, Wang Rong, Lu Yanwei, Li Maozhen and others.
"Is there anything else?" Shao Shude asked again.
He knew that a person of Wang Yanfan's status who came to Anguo Temple was obviously not here to look after him, but had something important to do.
"Back to Your Majesty." Wang Yanfan replied: "Weisheng's army attacked Yuezhou from the south. Deng Jinzhong led his army to fight, but was defeated. After hearing the news, Ma Yin of Hunan sent troops north to rescue."
"That's it?"
"There is one more thing." Wang Yanfan added: "An Renyi, the governor of Lanzhou, was killed by Yang Xingmi. Tian Yu of Xuanzhou was afraid and raised his troops to rebel. Yang Shihou, the governor of Suzhou, was undecided and might turn to Qian Luo. Qian Luo sent an envoy to Beijing to invite the court.
Send a large force south to attack and destroy Yang Xingmi."
"Qian Liu made a good calculation." Shao Shude laughed and said, "His son is studying in the Imperial College, right?"
"yes."
"Let him come to Dongdu Garden to see me." Shao Shude stood up and said.