The Ming Dynasty started with caution

It is unprecedented for Mandarin to be used as a subject in the imperial examination.

However, it is conceivable that scholars are willing to put in the effort to learn Mandarin, so it is logical to promote Mandarin.

The imperial examination was under the control of the Ministry of Rites. Zhang Sheng said: "The scholars in the south who are referring to it must rise up! Except for the two capitals, all the scholars in the world cannot pronounce clearly."

This year's candidates must smash the Gongyuan.

Liu Jian nodded and said, "It's a good idea. Why don't we order it to be implemented after three years?"

Seeing that autumn is coming in two years, even if it is to be implemented, it will be implemented in six years.

"I think it is better to choose a day than to hit the sun, and to hit the sun is not as good as today. I can open a private school in the capital that specializes in teaching Mandarin." Yan Chengjin said.

Scholars can understand Mandarin, but their pronunciation is not accurate.

If you spend two years teaching Mandarin, you will be able to learn it. If you can't learn it, you will never be able to learn it in this life.

Emperor Hongzhi had his own considerations. Those who were included in the imperial examination would definitely be reviled by scholars. While I am still a dragon, a god, a horse, a strong horse, let me bear the infamy, and leave my holy name to the rebellious son.

"What Yan Qing's family said is deeply in my heart. Let's implement it as soon as possible while I still have a few more years to live."

Li Dongyang knew that Emperor Hongzhi was worried about the prince, which was normal for parents.

As a father, he could understand the difficulties of Emperor Hongzhi.

Yan Chengjin reminded: "Your Majesty, we must also promote the Mankara Kingdom, the island country, Annan and other places."

The real purpose is to make Ming Dynasty’s Mandarin the universal language of the world!

"What's the use of letting people speak the official language of our court? They don't come to the court to watch." Qin Hong was disdainful.

Takefu is really vulgar...

Yan Chengjin was thinking about the promotion of Mandarin Mandarin. Who should he let go? There was a bullet from Wu Kuan in his sleeve.

"What Qin Qing's family said is reasonable, and I don't need them to serve as officials in the court. Why do I want them to speak official language?"

"Everyone in the world speaks the official dialect of the Ming Dynasty. Isn't this a prosperous age? Even the Sanbao eunuchs couldn't do this when they went to the West."

Talk about money with the Ministry of Household Affairs, talk about ancestral systems with the Ministry of Rites, talk about firearms with the Ministry of War, and talk about the prosperous times with His Majesty.

This is the Ming Dynasty's speaking technique that Yan Chengjin figured out.

Yan Chengjin raised his head slightly and looked at Emperor Hongzhi.

Emperor Hongzhi seemed to have been told something deep in his heart, and his eyes were red: "Although I won't let them serve as officials, it would be a good thing to go to Fan Kingdom to declare the prestige of our dynasty."

But, who should be sent to Mankara to teach? The Ministry of Rites drafted an imperial edict and sent it to the Imperial College.

Hu Wenxiu, who was offering wine at the Imperial Academy, was dumbfounded when he saw the edict. Even the official language must be included in the imperial examination to select scholars. Who would be a fool to give advice to an official?

"It's no problem for the scholars in the two capitals, but it will be a headache for the scholars in the south." Si Ye, the Imperial College supervisor, said at the side.

"You should go to the palace to ask questions when offering wine. This will delay the children of the south!"

Hu Wenxiu took out half a tael of silver and handed it to the young eunuch who came to announce the decree: "May I ask, father-in-law, who gave the advice?"

The little eunuch happily accepted the money: "A censor who cannot be named."

Hu Wenxiu was anxious. The little eunuch took half a tael of silver from him and only said a few words. Doesn't this mean that he was receiving money but not doing anything? !

Thinking that the young eunuch thought it was too little, he took out another half a tael of silver and said, "Please make it clear, father-in-law."

For a moment, I reached out dozens of times and emptied my pocket. The answer I waited for was an unnamed censor, a censor with an unknown origin, a censor with an obscure identity...

"Father-in-law, who is it?"

Didn’t I know about unidentification? After asking for a long time, he only got one useful sentence, and Hu Wenxiu's temper was gone.

"If we say anything else, our lives will be in danger."

Working as a gatekeeper in Fengtian Palace, he has better information than other eunuchs.

It was clear who had their homes confiscated and who was exiled.

The little eunuch collected the money and ran away quickly.

Hu Wenxiu was so angry that he secretly spat at the young eunuch, arranged his clothes, and prepared to enter the palace to face the saint.

Thinking that His Majesty might not meet him, he quickly came to the Ministry of Rites and informed him of his intention.

"Zhang Butang, what's the point of including Mandarin in the imperial examination? Isn't it embarrassing for the scholars in the south?"

"Your Majesty has made up his mind. Even if you come to the palace to persuade him, it will be useless. Go back quickly."

Zhang Sheng waved his hand, the imperial edict was issued, and it was him. Could it be that he took the edict back?

Unless Zhu Houzhao becomes the emperor, such a ridiculous thing would happen.

As soon as the news that Mandarin Chinese was included in the imperial examination came out, the Imperial College was first in an uproar.

Then, Liangxiang Qingshan Library exploded with thunder.

The scholars in the two capitals secretly rejoiced, while the scholars in the south were anxious.

Studying hard in daily life is not enough, now you even have to learn Mandarin.

Wang Yue said: "I think your idea is a good idea, and it can really be promoted in the world. There is no need to guess what people are saying. I have invited a few gentlemen to correct me and teach the officials in Liangxiang."

"Mandarin should also be included in science examinations. Those who excel in mandarin can become engineers and can take the exam tomorrow."

Yan Chengjin thought of spreading it overseas and setting up a Mandarin academy in Ming Dynasty, which would later be promoted to island countries, Annam, Siam and other places.

As soon as the news came out, Liangxiang exploded.

Originally, I had to study science and study hard to become an engineer.

Nowadays, someone who speaks Mandarin can become an engineer. Doesn’t it mean that everyone in the capital is an engineer?

The news spread faster and faster, and the common people and gentry in the capital blocked the door of Chuanshi Science College.

Wang Yue ordered his own soldiers to guard him. He stood in front of the courtyard gate and said, "In addition to being able to speak Mandarin, this engineer also needs to read and write. If you have the ability, please come and take the test."

Most of the applicants are from Beizhili.

When Yan Chengjin went to court, he chose the road to avoid the Imperial College.

He Neng whispered: "Master, it's a long detour."

"Safety first."

After the imperial edict was issued, Emperor Hongzhi looked at the three people in the cabinet: "How do the students of the Imperial Academy react to the inclusion of Mandarin in the provincial examination?"

Li Dongyang and the other two looked at each other.

Liu Jian, who was as straightforward as he was, became hesitant at this moment: "After the imperial edict was issued, the students of the Imperial Academy in the south wrote to you one after another, scolding your majesty... stupid."

I promoted Mandarin for their careers and for the people of the world.

Well, you actually blame me.

Although Emperor Hongzhi had expected that the scholars in the south would backfire.

But at this moment, he couldn't help but get angry.

"How do the scholars in Liangxiang react?"

Yan Chengjin bowed slightly: "The reaction in Liangxiang is very good. The scholars are enthusiastically signing up for the Mandarin exam. Now the number of applicants has reached more than 3,000."

Emperor Hongzhi smiled a little, but wondered: "Why is there such a big difference between the reaction of scholars in the market and the reaction of students in the Imperial Academy?"

Zhang Sheng looked ashamed. The Ministry of Rites supervised the Imperial Academy, but at this moment, he couldn't answer.

Yan Chengjin said: "Your Majesty should know that most of the students in the Imperial Academy are tribute students and Yin students. Most of them come from prominent families and only seek fame, not money.

Most of the scholars in Liangxiang come from poor families. If they fail to pass the Mandarin exam, they can get half a tael of silver from the court every month, so they don't have to worry about their livelihood."

After the provincial exam, a large number of failed scholars will consider the problem of making a living in the future.

They can't do anything except studying, but they have wives, children and mothers to support at home.

If they fail the exam, they will go crazy.

If I get half a tael of silver from the court every month, I can support my family and have another way out.

What else is there to complain about?