Optimization System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 93 Cai Yong's Answer

"With this thing, the big man can be happy, the big man can be happy!" Cai Yong shouted this sentence excitedly, tears were already running down his face.

Seeing Cai Yong like this, Zhang Lan immediately seized the opportunity to bow to him and said, "Please help me to help the rise of the great man."

Cai Yong tremblingly touched the paper in his hand, then raised his hand and wiped his tears with his sleeve and said, "Okay, okay, okay, tell me, how can I help you?"

"This is not a place to talk, please come to the mansion for a grand scholar to say something"

"Okay" Cai Yong agreed decisively.

When they came to Zhang Lan's residence, the two entered the study room. Zhang Lan's home had two sets of equipment. He himself was used to sitting on a chair, but most people were still used to kneeling, so Zhang Lan had no choice this time. Instead of sitting in a chair, he sat on the mat with Cai Yong.

"Before I say anything, I want to ask the Grand Master a question"

Cai Yong nodded, and said happily to Zhang Lan, "Just ask."

Zhang Lan also nodded and said, "Dare to ask the great scholar, if the paper and printing skills are all good, is it okay if the country recruits people from poor families?"

At this time, Cai Yong's mood also calmed down. Hearing Zhang Lan's question, he thought for a while and said, "If paper and printing skills are perfect, and books are printed at a very low price, the poor family can be considered."

Zhang Lan's head got a little bigger again, and she murmured in her heart, "Cai Yong is uneasy about playing cards, and he was crying so hard just now, this meeting can be considered again."

After thinking about it, at this point, I still have to bite the bullet and say, "I want to implement the imperial examination system to recruit talented people from poor families to serve the country. I don't know what Mr. Cai thinks?"

"What is the imperial examination?"

"Scholars should be admitted, and the preliminary judgment will be made through examinations." Zhang Lan explained the structure of the imperial examination system to Cai Yong. After listening, Cai Yong fell into deep thought.

After thinking for a while, he slowly said, "The imperial examination system is against the world, and it is not feasible at this time."

Zhang Lan was in a hurry, and hurriedly said, "Just now the university scholar said that it is possible to consider recruiting people from poor families to become officials, so how can this be rejected?"

"I said that it is possible to recruit people from poor families, but it is not the imperial examination system. The imperial examination system also promotes filial piety and honesty, which is a paradox. The foundation of a peerless family. Moreover, most of the famous scholars are in the Tu nationality of the aristocratic family, which cuts off the inheritance of talents. At this time can't do it"

"Then let me ask the bachelor, what is the original intention of promoting filial piety?"

"Recommend talents for the country to make the country strong"

"A virtuous person is judged by his talent or his background?"

"Nature is talent"

"If one person is the son of a noble family with no talent, and the other is a poor family with talent, who is more suitable for filial piety?"

"Nature is a poor family"

"Then the original intention of promoting Xiaolian is to disregard one's background, but only one's ability?"

"This..." Cai Yong didn't know how to say it, "I guess."

"Then the imperial examination system is better than the promotion of filial piety and honesty. The imperial examination system is feasible regardless of origin, rich or poor, but the inheritance of filial piety and integrity has evolved into a tool for those in power to seek personal gain for themselves. In this way, the imperial examination system is even worse. is imperative”

Cai Yong shook his head helplessly and said, "Those aristocratic families will not agree."

Zhang Lan stood up abruptly, and asked righteously, "Is this world ruled by big men, or by aristocratic families?"

"Hey" Cai Yong sighed, this world has indeed become the world of aristocratic families, but this is something that cannot be said, so he can only say helplessly, "Naturally, the world is ruled by the big men."

"Since the world is ruled by the great Han, as long as it is beneficial to the great Han, the consent of those aristocratic families is not needed." Zhang Lan is not stupid. She naturally knows that the current Han Dynasty is like a fake, but in name it is still the lord of the world. They are all sensible people. Although the window paper is thin, it still needs to be borrowed.

"Today's big man can't stand the toss. If the imperial examination system is one, all states and counties will oppose it, and maybe they will rebel and stand on their own." Cai Yong is a little melancholy. As he said, the big man is already in his twilight years. It is a child who fell down, and he can get up and pat the dust and he will be fine. A fall of [-] to [-] years will hurt a little bit, and at most it will be a fracture. Differently, a fall could be fatal.

Zhang Lan snorted with a wry smile and asked back, "If they don't recommend the imperial examination system, they won't rebel and won't be independent?"

"This..." Cai Yong stared at Zhang Lan and was speechless. In the end, he did not refute Zhang Lan but sighed deeply, "Hey"

"Nowadays, the big man can only break through and then stand up. You have heard about the imperial examination system just now. I just ask you, would you like to take a gamble with me? The prosperity of becoming a big man is just around the corner. No, it’s just showing the hidden hidden dangers in advance. Now that I own the land of three states, I’m afraid those princes dare not go too far.”

If Zhang Lan's words are heard by other ministers in the court, a disobedient and powerful minister will not be able to take off his hat. Even Cai Yong would think so when he heard it before, but after the previous experience, In Cai Yong's heart, Zhang Lan has become a loyal minister of the great man, so he did not pursue the problems in Zhang Lan's words, but fell into deep thought again.

Seeing Cai Yong digesting her words, Zhang Lan didn't bother her, but waited quietly, looking at Cai Yong's face that was constantly changing colors, her heart was constantly ups and downs.

"Okay, write down the imperial examination system in detail, and I will report this matter to Your Majesty tomorrow." Cai Yong knew what Zhang Lan meant, and he was nothing more than using his reputation to promote the progress of the imperial examination system. After careful consideration, He finally made up his mind to take a gamble with Zhang Lan, even if he failed, his name would be deeply engraved in the history books.

"Cai Yong, courtesy name Bojie, once assisted Han Chancellor Zhang Lanyu in exercising the imperial examination system. Although he failed in the end, he greatly promoted the progress of the selection system."

Of course, the above is not what Cai Yong came up with. Anyway, it is necessary for his name to remain on the stage of history.

"Okay" Zhang Lan couldn't help applauding, "Lan, on behalf of the underprivileged people in the world, thank you for your kindness."

"Hey, I really don't know if today's decision is right or wrong."

Zhang Lan could only smile slightly and said, "I will not disappoint the Grand Master."

The earliest electoral system in history, the imperial examination system, was decided during the conversation between the two. At the same time, it was followed by the unanimous opposition of almost all the aristocratic Tu people in the whole country, as well as the governors of various states and counties. It was the most perfect preparation for Lan's next crisis.

Of course, Zhang Lan doesn't know this now, he is just preparing wholeheartedly how to promote the imperial examination system, and how to deal with the Tu family he is facing.

(End of this chapter)