Daming: Is There Imperial Examination Fraud At The Beginning? I Cry As A Candidate During The Test

Chapter 16 Zhu Biao’s admiration

Gongyuan, inner hall.

Zhu Biao's honest and gentle face was full of shock.

"I didn't expect that there would be so many drawbacks in the future imperial examination system."

The imperial examination system was born in the Sui Dynasty, about a thousand years ago.

It was still used in the Sui Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Song Dynasty, Yuan Dynasty and other dynasties.

Unexpectedly, when the imperial examination system came to the Ming Dynasty, serious acclimatization occurred.

The disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

It may even lead to the destruction of the country.

As Ye Xuan said.

The lower economy determines the superstructure.

In the feudal era, the state's fiscal revenue came from the people. If the people's taxes were not enough to support the group of elites and scholars above, it would not be enough to support the country.

Then the state system will collapse.

The country will also be doomed.

If not informed by Ye Xuan.

Who would have thought that under the imperial examination system, recruiting and showing off people would cause disaster and become a disaster for the country.

Who would have thought that under the imperial examination system, a small scholar could destroy the country.

He took a serious look at Ye Xuan's views.

It is not advisable to win scholars by using stereotypes.

There are also big problems with this imperial examination system for selecting talents.

So, how to correctly select talents for the country?

Zhu Biao frowned.

Thinking hard.

The sun penetrates the inner hall like a pale golden thread and falls on Ye Xuan's clothes.

He sipped the tea elegantly.

I felt quite emotional.

The purpose of the imperial examination was to select talents for the country.

The Ming Dynasty distorted the imperial examinations, adopted stereotyped writing to select scholars, and restricted the thinking of literati, which brought a series of negative effects.

The country and people have been greatly affected.

Until 1905, imperial officials realized that the imperial examination system was not suitable for economic development and could not meet the country's needs for selecting talents, so they stopped the imperial examination and promoted schools to promote practical learning.

The Qing government established a three-level education system for primary schools, secondary schools, and higher schools.

The modern school system emerged, replacing the imperial examination system that had existed for more than a thousand years.

New-style schools are different from imperial examinations in that they mostly focus on cultivating specialized talents.

This allows the country to select real talents.

Zhu Biao frowned and thought hard for a long time.

The slightly round bun face was wrinkled together.

How exactly should talent be selected for the country?

Yu Guang fell on Ye Xuan from the corner of his eye.

Ye Xuan can see the subtleties of his writing.

Calculation of the harmful effects of the imperial examination system for selecting scholars with stereotyped writing.

Then, he must have a solution!

As the saying goes, the person who untie the bell must also tie the bell.

The question was asked by Ye Xuan.

Then Ye Xuan should have a solution!

Zhu Biao's eyes fell intensely on Ye Xuan and he stepped forward.

"gentlemen......."

Ye Xuan raised his eyes and suddenly saw a round face. The hand holding the tea cup shook slightly. The tea in the cup was swaying. He leaned back without changing his expression and asked:

"Your Highness, please speak."

"Sir, he is extremely smart, resourceful, and able to see the subtleties. Since he can speculate on the problems that have arisen in the Ming Dynasty, the imperial examination system that has been passed down for more than a thousand years, he must know how to select talents for the country from the imperial examination, right? ?”

Zhu Biao flattered Ye Xuan, and then Tuqiong saw the dagger.

Ye Xuan stood up holding the tea cup.

Looking into the distance, his back was turned to Zhu Biao.

At this moment, Zhu Biao felt that Ye Xuan's figure was unusually majestic, and he only heard Ye Xuan say:

"this is very simple."

Simple?

Zhu Biao smiled bitterly.

Mr. is indeed Mr.

Can come up with solutions that are difficult for ordinary people to come up with.

Although he has read a lot of poetry and books.

But it's far from enough.

"As expected of you sir, your great talent is admirable."

Zhu Biao sighed in his heart and then looked serious.

"Sir, please enlighten me."

Ye Xuan took a sip of tea, his dark eyes calm.

"You only need to ask the scholars in the world who will increase the people's agricultural output and improve the country's economy. If any of them can answer the question, then they will be hired."

Zhu Biao was thoughtful.

Increase people's agricultural output.

Improve the country's economy....

These are the foundation of the country.

By increasing the people's agricultural output, the people's hunger will not be a problem, and the national taxation will not be a problem. Even if the imperial examination system produces more talents and talents, as long as the people's agricultural output is sufficient, all of this will not be a problem.

but.

How to increase people's agricultural output?

How to improve the country's economy?

Zhu Biao was a little confused.

If I ask my husband these questions, will I look too stupid?

How about going back and asking the emperor and the great Confucians?

They must know how to increase people's agricultural output and improve the country's economy.

Ye Xuan continued:

"Among the people selected by the Eight-part Examination of Scholars, who is useful and who is useless can be clearly distinguished at once."

"It's no use being able to write eight-legged essay."

“The key is to be able to engage in agriculture and economics.”

“Agriculture is the source of food and clothing for mankind.”

"The foundation of survival."

"The first condition of all production."

"It is said that food is the most important thing for the people."

"If the people can't even provide food and clothing, then everything else is just talk."

"And the country's economy is also very important."

“Only when the economy is rich can we engage in science and technology, culture, national defense, manufacturing, etc.”

"The national economy is vital to the country's development."

Didn’t Zhu Biao want to select talents for the country?

It's very simple.

As long as someone can answer these two.

Regardless of his academic qualifications or background, he is at least fine in theory. Next, we only need to look at the person's practical ability.

If agricultural production cannot be increased.

It cannot improve the national economy.

Then, just pass it.

Just select a new batch of talents and use them for the country.

Anyway, Zhu Biao is the prince.

Zhu Yuanzhang also doted on him.

No matter what Zhu Biao does, it won't be a problem.

Ye Xuan's words made Zhu Biao feel enlightened.

Although there are still many things that I don’t understand.

But he benefited a lot from Ye Xuan.

"This trip was not in vain."

"Father is indeed right. As long as you experience more things, you can increase your knowledge and experience."

"What the Master taught."

"The Disadvantages of the Imperial Examination System."

"The disadvantages of recruiting scholars with stereotyped writing."

"Emperor's checks and balances."

“The formation of parties, partisanship, etc.”

"If I ascend the throne someday, what I have learned today will definitely benefit me for the rest of my life!"

Zhu Biao thought.

At this time, his admiration for Ye Xuan has reached the point of admiration.

In his opinion.

Ye Xuan is rich in knowledge.

The broadening of horizons.

Extraordinary knowledge.

He has seen so many great Confucian scholars, bachelors and Hanlin bachelors, or ambitious talents praised by his father, but no one can compare with Ye Xuan.

And Ye Xuan is still so young.

It's really amazing.

"Biao has benefited a lot from what you taught me today. If it hadn't been for your teaching, I would have never known that the imperial examination system and the eight-legged essay selection system have the disadvantages of national subjugation."

"What you did today is undoubtedly an act to save the country."

"Originally, you didn't have to tell Biao, but you still said it."

"For my father and for Ming Dynasty, I solemnly thank you sir!"

Zhu Biao bowed heavily to Ye Xuan.

This worship is for the common people.

For the Ming Dynasty!

For the sake of the country and the country!

Later, Zhu Biao bid farewell to Ye Xuan and hurriedly left Gongyuan.

He wanted to inform Zhu Yuanzhang about the shortcomings of the imperial examination and stereotyped examination.

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