Father, I really don’t want to be the emperor

As for the other three people, they are extremely talented, but they are not suitable for official careers. They will be more than enough to become literary leaders in the future.

Drinking tea and chatting, it was almost noon before we knew it. At this time, each debate venue finally elected the winner of today's debate.

"President, after our discussion, Wang Hongen's opinion today is widely recognized by the president. You might as well listen to it."

Ning Fan looked up and was slightly surprised. This scholar named Wang Hongen was actually no longer a scholar, or rather a middle-aged uncle, who looked to be in his forties.

When Ning Fan looked towards Wang Hongwen, Wang Hongen also looked up at Ning Fan. When their eyes met, Wang Hongen immediately lowered his head.

With just one glance, Ning Fan immediately understood that this Wang Hongen might have already known his true identity. It seemed that this person was a bit unusual.

"Tell me, tell me your point of view, tell me your views on Jiangnan's reform and your outlook for the future."

Ning Fan was tolerant. Although he doubted the origin of Wang Hongen, Ning Fan behaved very quickly at this time, as if he had no insight into Wang Hongen's true thoughts.

"The focus of Jiangnan's reform is to divide the land. The focus is to return the land that has been occupied by the land tyrants to the people. The people have productive fields and can increase output in the future."

"As long as the output increases, the wealth of our Dakang will increase invisibly, and when the people own their own land, they will work harder when farming, and the output of the land will increase accordingly."

"The increase in land output and the reduction in taxes paid to the court will invisibly increase the wealth of the people. Then the people will have more wealth to raise their children, and the growth of the population will accelerate. As the growth of the population accelerates, some necessary Sales of commercial supplies will also increase, and the corresponding industrial chain will gradually prosper."

"From my point of view, nothing is isolated and everything is complementary to each other. The reform in Jiangnan will be the first step for the prosperity of Dakang and will also form a strong driving force."

Wang Hongen was a little restrained at first, but later he gradually started to let himself go. Every word he spoke was so precise that Ning Fan felt very happy in his heart.

Before Wang Hongen could finish speaking, Ning Fan took the lead in applauding, and then hundreds of students also began to applaud. The deafening applause came, and Wang Hongen's face also showed an excited look.

"According to what I heard from some rumors, the imperial court will soon select the world's most talented people! However, I'm afraid there will be some changes in the imperial examination in the future. The eight-part essay will no longer be an important subject in the imperial examination. In the future, technology will focus on essays, arithmetic, Chemistry, physics, even carpentry, music, etc.”

"The imperial court will arbitrarily demote talents according to the corresponding circumstances. As long as they are talented, they will have a place to show their talents in Dakang in the future, and they will definitely be appreciated and put to use."

Ning Fan talked eloquently, and the students around him were excited to hear it. Most of these students came from poor families, and those from poor families would not be able to get recommended places. If they did not get recommended places, they would naturally not be able to enter the official career.

The imperial court is about to hold the imperial examination to select talents. This is the credit of everything, because before this, the only criterion for selecting talents was recommendation.

If he is not recommended by aristocratic families, it is almost impossible for him to become an official. The only thing a scholar can do is to become a free man, becoming a disciple of those wealthy families and providing them with think tanks.

What Ning Fan said today directly opened up a path for these students to rise. That is, any poor child can directly become an official as long as he is willing to study, possess wisdom and knowledge.

Ning Fan's words were almost explosive at the time. A group of students almost went crazy, and some even fainted on the spot with excitement.

After returning to the palace, Ning Fan immediately called Cheng Wei, the chief assistant of the cabinet, and expressed to him his intention to obtain talents through the imperial examination.

"Before this, the main method for selecting talents in the past dynasties was recommendation, and recommendation was based on the protection of relatives. The talents that the court could recruit mainly came from major families and nobles, and were passed down from generation to generation."

"If this continues, wisdom will only circulate in a small circle, and over time it will form a solidified class mentality, which is not conducive to the development of the dynasty at all."

"That's why I plan to set a precedent for all dynasties and generations and select scholars through the imperial examination."

Ning Fan carefully explained his thoughts to the chief minister of the cabinet, Cheng Wei, and then saw that the chief minister of the cabinet, Cheng Wei, seemed to be greatly shocked. He stood there as if he was in some kind of deep thought.

"Mr. Cheng Ge, what do you think of my idea?"

Ning Fan asked the chief minister of the cabinet.

"Your Majesty, I think this method is very good and can be set as a precedent for all generations. It will bring great prosperity to me and attract talents from all over the world."

"If this method is really achieved, then His Majesty will definitely become an emperor and his name will be passed down through the ages."

The chief minister of the cabinet said.

Hearing the praise from the chief minister of the cabinet, Ning Fan was in a good mood. He laughed and said with a cheerful expression: "A society with solidified classes is like a pool of stagnant water, with no vitality at all. However, the imperial examination will Inject infinite vitality into Dakang, Mr. Ge, just wait and see. In ten or twenty years, our Dakang will be extremely prosperous, and by then the Huns will not be worth mentioning at all."

"If your Majesty can maintain his current original intention, I believe that my prosperity will be just around the corner. However, it is a pity that I am old and may not be able to see that era."

Cheng Wei was a little hopeful, but also a little disappointed. Perhaps this was a true reflection of the heart of this veteran of three dynasties.

"Things in the seven provinces south of the Yangtze River have entered a virtuous cycle. This time Zhou Qun has handled things beautifully. I plan to let him join the cabinet."

Ning Fan looked at Cheng Wei with his eyes, trying to discern the subtle changes in expression on Cheng Wei's face.

It's a pity that Ning Fan couldn't see even a trace of emotion from the face of this veteran of the Three Dynasties. The veteran's face was like the calm surface of the lake, not revealing at all.

"I am also observing Zhou Qun, and I have to admire His Majesty for his insight into people. Zhou Qun is far more talented than the old minister."

"Your Majesty, I would like to resign, my old minister. Zhou Qun's current talents are enough to take on major responsibilities."

The chief minister of the cabinet, Cheng Cheng, said loudly to Ning Fan.

Hearing the heartfelt words of the Minister of Humerus, Ning Fan felt panicked for no reason. Ever since he ascended the throne, Ning Fan had regarded Cheng Wei, the chief minister of the cabinet, as his backbone.