Domineering Daming

He realized that most of the six ministries, nine ministers, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Dali Temple, and Shuntian Mansion who were eligible to go to court were Zhu Xu's people. If there were a court meeting, they would not be able to stop him at all.

Zhu Youjian was still not reconciled, a little flustered in his heart, he lowered his head slightly and said: "Your Majesty, my minister...deliberate to proceed slowly."

Seeing that Zhu Youjian still refused to agree, Zhu Xu took a sip of tea silently, raised his head, and said in a cold tone: "Brother Emperor, except for this year, the scientific examinations will be presided over by Wen Zhaoge every year. After you go back , write a melody, if Brother Huang can't write the pen, I will write it with someone else!"

Zhu Youjian's face changed slightly. Zhu Xu's "change someone else to write it" did not mean literally, but the succinct and concise words behind it meant that he, the prime minister, would be replaced!

Zhu Youjian struggled violently in his heart, angry and unwilling, but suppressed it rationally.

He knew very well that Zhu Xu had already made up his mind, and it was difficult for him to persuade him.However, the imperial examination is related to the scholars of the world, and it is the foundation of Ming Dynasty, so it must not be acted rashly!

The Ming Dynasty's claim that "the emperor and the scholar-officials rule the world together" is not empty talk, especially at this time, the power of the scholar-bureaucrats is enough to influence the change of the dynasty. The "battle over the country" in the Wanli period ended in the victory of the imperial court is a clear example!

Zhu Youjian has an urgent thought in his heart, he can't let Zhu Xu continue to "toss" and continue to challenge "the country", he must contain Zhu Xu!

Zhu Youjian gritted his teeth fiercely, his face convulsed with pain, and suppressed all kinds of resentment in his heart. He frowned and looked at Zhu Xu. Suddenly, his demeanor changed, and he said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I request Yuan Chonghuan to be stationed in Zunhua."

Zhu Xu frowned. The distance from Zunhua to Shanhaiguan is not as close as the capital. It is sandwiched between Xifengkou and Jizhou.

But immediately he said: "Quite!"

Zhu Youjian was cautious by nature, and this time he was also forced by Zhu Xu, he felt a little resentment in his heart, so he stood up and said, "I will leave."

Zhu Xu smiled and nodded.

Zhu Youjian came out of the Jingyang Palace, pretending to be calm, and finally turned livid, and while the guards didn't care, he kicked hard at the corner of the wall, gritted his teeth and muttered for a long time before he straightened his clothes, and walked towards Wenzhao Pavilion with a sullen face.

In the side room, Zhu Xu also heaved a sigh of relief. If Zhu Youjian really didn't compromise, he really couldn't find a suitable person to take over Wen Zhao Pavilion. This matter can only be delayed.

Zhou Yingqiu was not surprised when he saw that the emperor had subdued King Xin, and continued: "Your Majesty, once the academies in various places are established, the ministers will gradually replace the yamen personnel with students from these academies. Each official position has set requirements. For example, the magistrate must In order to pass the assessment of the Royal Political Council, the county magistrate must pass the assessment of the Provincial Academy..."

Zhu Xu's expression gradually changed as he listened. Isn't this a "diploma" in disguise?

He was deeply affected by it, and quickly said: "In addition to this, investigation and recruitment are also very important. We must enrich the channels for recruiting scholars and appoint them according to their ability."

Zhou Yingqiu was not surprised, and said: "Yes, for students at all levels, the ministers have also agreed on the assessment program, character, property, etc. Every time they are promoted, they will be made public for a period of time, and they are allowed to report..."

Zhu Xu nodded from time to time, he wants to reform the phenomenon of "the upper class has no poor family, and the lower class has no noble family". Now it is far from enough. However, things will not be accomplished overnight, and it has to be done slowly.

After listening to it for a while, Zhu Xu also understood that these are all sorted out according to his intentions, but they are only rough, and the detailed steps and details need to be deliberated and perfected step by step.

After Zhou Yingqiu finished speaking, he looked at Zhu Xu and said again: "Your Majesty, I dare to ask, after the imperial examination, will the Emperor want to clear the land in the world?"

Zhu Xu knew that this was a smart man, he was the smartest among the six books, so he smiled slightly and said, "You can read it thoroughly, but the successive changes are too urgent and have too much impact, so we have to take it slowly. Let’s start with Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi, and several other provinces.”

Chapter 375 Centralization and Rebellion

The importance of imperial examinations is a major pillar of a dynasty, and it can even be said to be the most important one.

The so-called those who win the hearts of the people win the world, and this "people's hearts" are in the hands of scholars.

This reform is bound to cause huge waves!

Fortunately, King Xin is here.

Zhu Xu now deeply understands the principle of keeping a low profile and biding his time, while silently removing his title of "willful emperor", while constantly promoting his established plans.

Zhu Youjian returned to Wenzhao Pavilion, sat in the class room, stared at the table with a sullen face, and clenched his fists tightly, making rattling noises.

From reorganizing the army, abolishing the cabinet, suppressing Donglin, reforming the salt administration, conquering Liaodong, confiscating the clan's land and private property, withdrawing from Nanjing, everything involved the "national foundation" of Ming Dynasty!

In Zhu Youjian's eyes, Zhu Xu, as the emperor, was thinking of digging the foundation of Ming Dynasty every day, and destroying the foundation laid by Taizu. He became more and more unbearable!

Especially today, Zhu Xu actually put his mind on the imperial examination!

This imperial examination involves thousands of scholars in the world, every scholar, and even everyone!

He sat there with his back straight, his eyes full of anger.

"Contain! Contain!"

He growled, growled.

Qian Longxi, Shi Fenglai and others were all outside, and they vaguely heard Zhu Youjian's voice, and everyone was silent.

They got acquainted with Zhu Youjian, and gradually understood the prince's character.With a forbearing temperament, everything is hidden in his heart, becoming more and more elusive.

After a long while, Zhu Youjian came out with a calm expression, looked at the eyes of the crowd not far away, and said: "Call everyone in Wenzhao Pavilion, and Wen Tiren is also called."

Looking at Zhu Youjian's expressionless face, Qian Longxi knew that something had happened again, so he quickly arranged for someone to deliver the order.

The Wen Zhao Pavilion was full this time, and there were three rows of chairs in front and back. There were nearly 20 people from Qian Longxi, Shi Fenglai, Zhou Yanru, Wen Tiren, and Fan Jingwen and others.

Zhu Youjian sat there, his gaze was like a sword, sweeping across the crowd, he said indifferently: "The emperor intends to revise the imperial examination system, set up academies, conduct examinations at different levels, and then take the Beijing examination, which will be administered by Wenzhao Pavilion and officials, excluding the Ministry of Rites. "

Zhou Yanru's expression changed upon hearing this, and he said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, no!"

Zhu Youjian's face remained unchanged, and he said indifferently: "What is Master Zhou's opinion?"

Zhou Yanru also regretted speaking first, hesitatingly said: "My lord, there are too many imperial examinations involved, and rash changes may cause a huge backlash, and the gains outweigh the losses."

Zhou Yanru's words are very implicit. In fact, the feudal dynasty has practiced imperial examinations for thousands of years. It has its own system. If you want to break it, you don't know how many people's interests will be damaged, especially the bureaucracy. This is an important means for them to control the government. How can it be like this? lose.

Not to mention Wenzhao Pavilion, even Jingyang Palace, they would not move rashly.

Wen Zhao Pavilion was eerily quiet, no one spoke anymore.

This matter is too big, and if it is accidentally spread, it will be "hunted down" by the entire scholarly community.

Zhu Youjian was very disappointed with the group of people in front of him, his face became more and more indifferent, he looked at Wen Tiren and said, "Master Wen, what do you think?"

Knowing that he had fallen out of favor, Wen Tiren's fat face was the same as usual, and he muttered, "My lord, this reform should focus on the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Academy."

Zhu Youjian was slightly startled, then frowned and said, "Or shirk responsibility?"

Everyone in Wenzhao Pavilion moved slightly, their eyes flashed with embarrassment.

Wen Tiren was unaffected, and continued calmly: "My lord, the imperial examination is the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites, and it also involves the Imperial Academy, the Tribute Academy, the admiral's academic administration, etc. If you want to reform the system, you must start with them."

Zhu Youjian looked at Wen Tiren, his eyes moved, but he didn't speak.

Regarding this matter, most of the other people's attitudes are silent, and they don't want to touch it. This is a dangerous zone, and if you are not careful, you will be smashed to pieces.

Zhu Youjian became more and more dissatisfied with this group of people, took a deep breath, looked up at Wen Tiren and said, "Master Wen is the servant of the Ministry of Rites. We need your assistance in this restructuring."

Wen Tiren's expression remained unchanged, he bowed and said, "Your official is obliged to do so."

Zhu Youjian also knew that there was nothing to discuss, so he waved his hand and said, "Okay, this matter is strictly forbidden to spread, let alone Jingyang Palace! Let's go."