Datang: Changle, I really don’t have any private money for my husband

Chapter 158

At present, there are actually three ways to select talents for the imperial court, and the imperial examination system is only one aspect of them.

The first way is to become an official from a family background. The children of bureaucrats obtain official positions by virtue of their father, ancestor's official position, honor, title, seniority and taste.

The second way is the exile officials, which refers to ordinary officials such as petty officials and technicians who have accumulated a certain amount of seniority and then passed the examination and transferred to the ranks of exile officials, but they were not born in the right way, and they were not in the imperial court. Within the scope of the quality officer.

As for the third way, it is the imperial examination to become an official. Students are recommended by the imperial examination, and then become an official after passing the second-level examination of the local and ministerial provinces.

It can be seen that the current share of the imperial examination is really small.

Nowadays, the most important talent channel of the imperial court is still towards Li Shimin's Guanlong Group. The factors affecting the recommendation of the imperial examination are too great. People who are recommended by talent may not necessarily have talent, and those who are recommended by virtue may not necessarily have moral character.

After all, today's imperial examinations still bear the traces of the pre-Sui period, and it is normal to have such defects.

But in Liu Sheng's view, this is not normal.

Liu Sheng wants to change the current situation, which will have a huge impact on the entire Tang Dynasty. If he thinks better, he can change the talent selection mechanism, so that the court no longer has to worry about talents.

At the same time, more students in the world can enter the court and become officials, read the books of sages, enlighten them with knowledge, and benefit all people.

Of course, it is not without disadvantages, that is, the way to obtain talents has changed too much. Although it can break the monopoly of the aristocratic clans on talents and knowledge, it will also touch the interests of the Guanlong Group. born.

Moreover, the aristocratic clans headed by Wuxing Qiwang would never interfere with the expansion and implementation of the imperial examination system.

"Oh, what do you think?" Li Shimin asked in surprise, his son-in-law has a lot of tricks, and he came here today, probably for this matter.

Looking at his appearance, it is obvious that he has a well-thought-out plan, let me just listen, what good solution can he come up with?
Liu Sheng thought for a moment, then slowly said:

"Your Majesty, there are two major difficulties in the current imperial examination system. One is that the system is not perfect. It is difficult for local students to read and study, and it is even more difficult to become an official in the court."

"Secondly, books are expensive. Even the teacher may not have many books in his hands, not to mention that the private school is poor and weak, and it will be difficult to sustain over time, isn't it?"

Li Shimin walked down, nodded and said:

"Indeed, that's what I've been worrying about all these years."

"Go on."

Liu Sheng nodded, "Actually, this is not difficult to solve, as long as the imperial examination system is perfected, coupled with the court's support for the local area, even if it doesn't work quickly, it can still make the five surnames and Qiwang and other aristocratic families fearful!"

Li Shimin turned around, sat on a chair beside him, and pointed to the chair beside him, "Xing'an, pour tea!"

Liu Sheng was not polite, sat down on his ass, picked up the tea poured by the old eunuch and sipped it.

That's right, how can someone let someone do something without giving them tea?
It can be seen that Li Shimin is looking forward to what Liu Sheng will say next.

Liu Sheng did not disappoint him either, and quickly went on to say:

"Your Majesty, I have already noticed the constraints of the imperial court, which lies in the five surnames and seven wangs."

"There are many talents in the world, but their priority is to join the secular family instead of entering the court as an official. It really makes me feel very sad."

Liu Sheng didn't even squeeze out a few drops of horse urine, so he continued:
"Therefore, Weichen hereby visits and inquires. In addition, Weichen's stores are all over the Tang Dynasty. Some news is shocking, but after thinking about it, there is nothing to do. It is a pity for Weichen."

Li Shimin just looked at Liu Shengzhuang quietly, you have said so much and done so much foreshadowing, I am afraid it is not for the benefit?

"Go on, I'm listening."

Li Shimin pretended not to understand the meaning of Liu Sheng's words, pretended to be confused by pretending to understand, as if you continued to say, if you are right, you will not be rewarded, and if you are wrong, I will despise you.

Liu Sheng gritted his teeth in his heart, but he really had to say, otherwise, the court would really stand by and watch.

It's really hateful, my father-in-law's heart is dark.

Liu Sheng had no choice but to say:
"Weichen thinks it's better to divide the second-level assessment into five-level assessment!"

"Oh, tell me?" Li Shimin picked up the teacup, and even picked it up.

"Wei Chen believes that local examinations can be set up, starting from the local examinations for children and townships, the Ministry of Rites will preside over the general examinations, and then His Majesty will preside over the palace examinations, and finally the imperial examinations for allocating qualified scholars from the palace examinations."

"Progressively, graded assessment, continuous screening and optimization, in order to improve the level of selection, select suitable central or local officials from the three provinces and six ministries, adapt measures to local conditions, reduce the inconvenience caused by long distances, and give students from poor families the opportunity to enter the court as officials. "

Li Shimin paused, put down the teacup, his brows tightened and loosened, and after a while, he exhaled and said:
"Explain in detail."

Liu Sheng took a sip of tea unhurriedly, moistened his throat and explained:

"Children's Examination, after passing this elementary examination, you will be able to enter the school and obtain the fame of a scholar. It is held every three years. The time should not be too long or too short. Three years is just right. No matter how old you are or where you are from, you are all Tongsheng , can be organized by the county government and the state government."

"The rural examination can be held in the capital and various government offices. His Majesty will send chief and deputy examiners to preside over it. Those who have passed the children's test and have excellent grades can participate in it. It can be held every three years, which is staggered from the child's test."

"After that, there will be the general examination. It can be done directly in the capital city in the next spring of the rural examination. His Majesty must also send chief and deputy examiners to preside over the examination."

"Then, the palace examination is the examination of the tributes who have passed the general examination and selection. His Majesty can personally ask questions in the main hall to select the top three. Of course, those who can participate in the palace examination must not be missed by His Majesty. These are all talents."

Li Shimin nodded, and as Liu Sheng explained, his eyes became brighter and brighter, making Liu Sheng feel a little nervous.

"Continue!" Li Shimin's tone was a little impatient, and he didn't know what he thought of.

Or, he has been suppressed by the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes for too long, and he can't wait to give the family a new one.

Inexplicably, Liu Sheng looked at him with a little sympathy in his eyes. You, the emperor, have worked hard enough, and you are still enduring it since the last expedition of the army.

"As for the final imperial examination, it is because the newly promoted Jinshi who have passed the palace examination will take the palace examination, and His Majesty will personally send ministers to mark the papers."

"These are the suggestions I want to make, and I hope His Majesty will accept them."

After Liu Sheng finished speaking, he closed his mouth.

No more, it’s all over, this is the imperial examination system of the Ming Dynasty in later generations.