At the beginning, I awakened the Taobao system

Seeing Wei Zheng's defeat, Li Gang, Wang Gui, Wei Ting and others stopped stepping forward to seek humiliation for themselves.

Representatives of civil servants and generals all agreed, and Li Shimin announced with the final word: "Keming, Daozong, according to Chen Yi's statement, no matter whether it works or not, you should try it. If you don't even have the courage to try, how will you govern the country in the future."

"Here!"

Du Ruhui and Li Daozong took orders.

Li Shimin hesitated for a moment, got up and walked to the jade steps and asked, "Chen Yi, who do you think is more appropriate to compile the "Clan Chronicle"?"

"Your Majesty, Yu Shinan, Chen Shubao, Yang Shidao, and Elder Xiao Ge, they are distinguished and authoritative in their compilation. If they use their power for personal gain and openly put the five surnames and seven wangs at the forefront, the issue of the aristocratic family should continue to be rectified." Chen Yi said in a serious tone. Peaceful, but mixed with a bit of menace.

After all, with the exception of Yu Shinan, the other four were all from the royal family of the former dynasty, and their prestige was no worse than that of the aristocratic family.

If you are willing to put the aristocratic family at the top, things should be discussed.

Li Shimin rested his chin and thought about it, what Chen Yi said was straightforward enough: "Yu Shinan is considering the issue of imperial examination questions, and the remaining four are compiling the "Clan Chronicles."

"Here!"

Several officials took orders.

Li Shimin got up and walked behind the screen, and Eunuch Yao announced, "Retire."

"Congratulations, Your Majesty."

All the officials bowed and bid farewell.

When Li Shimin left, Xiao Yu rushed to Chen Yi's side and said sharply: "Zhong Shuling, you are openly targeting the family, and now you must marry the old man and granddaughter." "Ge Lao!"

Chen Yi called out.

Does the weakening of the family have anything to do with marrying a woman?
Immediately, he planned to run away.

Clinker Wang Gui, Li Gang, Wei Ting and others all rushed forward, surrounded him from all sides and raised the matter of marriage one after another.

Chen Yi had no choice but to shout: "Your Majesty."

When Wei Ting turned his head to look around, Chen Yi rushed out of the crowd like a fish, and slipped away like rubbing the soles of his feet.

"Humph."

"If you can run to the monk, can you run to the temple?" Xiao Yu looked at Chen Yi's back and groaned angrily.

"Yes."

Wang Gui and other officials agreed.

time.

The Ministry of Officials announced several decrees.

Restart the imperial examination, and select talents fairly and justly.

As soon as the news came out, Chang'an was a sensation.

For the first time, merchants, craftsmen, and doctors were allowed to participate in the selection of officials through the imperial examination.

This move is the welfare of poor families.

For a while, there was an uproar.

Chang'an, a certain restaurant.

A group of poor students gathered to discuss the decree issued by the Ministry of Officials.

"The order of Zhongshu is really powerful. He overwhelmed the aristocratic family with the power of one person. I suggest that His Majesty restart the imperial examination." Some students envied and envied.

"Zhongshu Ling is the representative of the literary world of the Tang Dynasty, and he came from a poor family, which must have overwhelmed the aristocratic family." A student said.

"No, no, no."

A student pretended to be mysterious and shook his head.

When several students looked at each other, he said loudly: "The Zhongshu Ling has a high position and authority, and he has a family of his own. If he wants to marry a daughter from the aristocratic family, he will integrate into the aristocratic family early. I have heard the advice of the Zhongshu Ling from the court, and insist on fairness. , just, and never used power for personal gain."

"Ugh!"

"It's good to restart the imperial examinations. However, once upon a time we were reduced to the position of being in the company of merchants and craftsmen. In this move, the book made me lack of consideration." Some students sighed.

Here, the students express their opinions.

A little farther away, in an iron shop, several illiterate blacksmiths also discussed with great interest the news they had learned.

"Old Han, have you heard? The imperial court restarted the imperial examination, and even craftsmen participated. It is rumored that those with outstanding skills can get official positions just like the officials selected in the literary and military examinations."

"Second He, you don't know how to read big characters, why are you going to take part in the scientific examination?" Lao Han asked suspiciously.

"That's right, we don't have any knowledge except our strength." The craftsman next to him muttered.

Lao He grabbed the hammer and said triumphantly: "The imperial court selects outstanding craftsmen, focusing on skills and supplemented by knowledge. The better the forged items, the better the chance of being selected."

"It's a good feeling!"

"I didn't expect that Xiaomin and I would also have the opportunity to become an official in the court."

far away.

Kyushu Chamber of Commerce.

A young son happily rushed into the shop, went all the way to the inner courtyard and said to the middle-aged man who was doing accounts: "Father, good news, good news."

"What? Have you negotiated a brewing business with Zuixianlou?" He raised his head solemnly and asked.

Brother Young Master shook his head and said, "No...no, the imperial court restarted the imperial examination and allowed merchants to participate in the scientific examination."

Snapped!
He solemnly raised his hand and slapped the young master on the forehead, and sternly reprimanded: "What are you doing, don't say that the imperial court has not restarted the imperial examination, even if it is restarted, merchants will be excluded, you boy, let me calm down and do business."

"Father, it's absolutely true. Zhongshu Ling suggested that You Pushe promulgated the decree, and it has spread throughout Chang'an City." The young master rubbed his head and said aggrievedly.

Hearing the sound, he solemnly dropped the brush in his hand: "Really?"

"It's absolutely true, if you don't believe me, go ask your father about Zhongshu Ling." The young master said.

Immediately, Zheng Zheng's complexion was complex, joyful, worried, and severe, and finally he sternly yelled at the young master: "It is natural to visit Zhongshu Ling for my father. From today on, you can stay at home and study at ease. If you dare to step into the store, I break your leg."

Brother Young Master was stunned.

"Father, you just let your son start a business."

"You know what a fart, one moment and another moment." He scolded solemnly, and found that the young master was in a daze, and shouted: "Hurry up and go home to study. If you don't give me a champion in the next year, I will cut off your money, let alone think about it." Inherit Lao Tzu's family business."

Putting down his words, he solemnly walked out in a hurry.

The matter is of great importance and cannot be sloppy.

He had to visit Chen Yi to get to the bottom of it.

for a while.

Han Qiu from the Jinshan Salt Gang.

Guo Yue of the Yuhang Chamber of Commerce.

Wait, more than a dozen merchants who have a good friendship with Chen Yi rushed to the Duke of Chu's mansion without stopping.

Guogong Mansion.

Chen Yigang sent away a student from a poor family who came here admiringly.

As soon as she walked out of the study, the servant girl reported that more than ten merchants were waiting in the hall with rich gifts.

call!
Chen Yi sighed deeply and shook his head slightly.

They came very quickly one by one.

Moving into the hall, solemnly, Han Qiu, Guo Yue and others bowed to each other to salute.

When Chen Yi sat down, he asked solemnly and hastily, "Duke, there are rumors that the imperial court allows merchants to participate in the imperial examination. I wonder if the rumor is true?"

Chen Yi sipped his tea and kindly reminded him: "Old Zheng, let your boy study hard recently. Before the end of the year, the imperial court will hold a scientific examination. Don't let him go and try it. If you give up your business, you will have a chance to participate."

"Guo Gong is joking, the old man is almost forty, and he is powerless." He said solemnly and regretfully, he was born at an untimely time.

Beside, Han Qiu said with great interest: "Guo Gong, what do you mean, I can take the scientific examination?"

Compared with the older Zheng Zheng, Han Qiu, who is not yet [-] years old, is very itchy. If he is qualified to take the imperial examination, he is willing to give up his business and try to win the glory of his ancestors.

"There is no age limit for selecting officials based on talent," Chen Yi said.

"Okay... that's great..."

Han Qiu was overjoyed and praised again and again.

Scholars, farmers, commerce and industry have never changed.

For a long time, the status of merchants has been low. Even if one is rich, the status is still not as good as that of ordinary farmers.

If you have the opportunity to change your identity, you must do your best.

After a while, Han Qiu calmed down, bowed to Chen Yi and said, "The Lord is benevolent and righteous, Han has thanked the Lord on behalf of all the merchants."

"Yes, the Duke is the benefactor of all merchants." He said solemnly and happily.

"My official ambition is to establish a heart for the world, a life for the people, a legacy for the past, and peace for all generations. Naturally, everyone is treated equally." Chen Yi said seriously.

Set up the heart for the heaven and the earth, set the destiny for the livelihood and the people, for the sacred and inherited knowledge, and for the peace of the world.

Zheng Zheng, Han Qiu, Guo Yue and other merchants considered Chen Yi's words.

When he was young, Han Qiu said humbly: "Guo Gong has lofty aspirations, and he is a role model for my generation."

"Yeah, Mr. Zheng sighs."

During the chat, they solemnly waited to inquire about some minor issues, and each of them left happily.

They spread the news they learned from Chen Yi throughout Chang'an.

Throughout Chang'an, businessmen regardless of whether they had a relationship with Chen Yi or who had close contacts with Chen Yi sent their sons to the Duke of Chu's mansion, or planned to study at Mianshan Academy.

While merchants were running around, some merchants had already held a donation ceremony in Chang'an, and all the tens of thousands of coins raised were donated to the imperial court.

The key point is that in order to thank Li Shimin, some merchants specially made golden moon cakes and sent them to the palace before the Mid-Autumn Festival.