The Prodigal Son’s Happy Life - Chapter 776

[Chapter 776 Competition]

“Yes.”

Fang Xiu’s answer was very sincere, and his expression was very indifferent, without any intention of denying it.

He just looked at the scholars with a smile on his face and answered lightly.

When the scholars heard such a straightforward answer, they didn’t know what to say for a moment.

According to their thinking, no matter what, Xin’an Hou should have a few words of rebuttal.

But

Xin’an Hou didn’t follow their ideas at all!

The expressions of the scholars were very wonderful.

After a long pause, the leading scholar said: “The imperial examination has been carried out for hundreds of years, and the scholars are the backbone of the imperial court.

The principle of the imperial examination is that the world is for the public, the selection of talents and ability, and the integration of politics and science , transform into the world.

The journey of the great road, the world is for the public, this is “Book of Rites: Liyun Chapter””

This scholar has obviously thought about what to say when he sees Fang Xiu.

It started with a long speech.

It explains the benefits of the imperial examination from four levels and illustrates the irreplaceability of the imperial examination.

After hearing this, Fang Xiu felt that it made some sense, and nodded in agreement without refuting.

Until the scholar finished speaking, Fang Xiu did not refute a word.

When the scholar saw this scene, he was naturally stunned.

What does it mean?

After a pause, he said: “It seems that Marquis Xin’an agreed with what the students said. In that case, why did Marquis Xin’an want to reform the imperial examination?”

Fang Xiu heard this and glanced at him, with a smile on his face. He said calmly: “It’s very simple. What you said is right. The way of the imperial examination is to serve the public, select talents and talents, integrate politics and science, and become the world.

But does this have anything to do with the changes in the imperial examination?

Mingsuan, Why can’t Mingyi and Mingfa achieve these four points?

Even in my opinion, these four points you mentioned are the reasons why the imperial examination needs to be reformed.

Some time ago, His Majesty returned to Kyoto Prefecture. You must have heard about that, right?

Where did the

so-called sage’s words, the sage’s way, and the selection of talents and talents go?

We

talk about benevolence, justice, etiquette, wisdom and trust, but don’t take it seriously?

If so, why do we still need to enter the Ministry of Industry and Finance?

After a moment, I didn’t know how to refute.

After hesitating for a moment, his expression gradually became firm, and he said four words: “The method of the ancestors!”

“Ha”

Fang Xiu heard these four words, smiled disdainfully, and said, “What is the method of the ancestors? The method of the ancestors !”

The method must be correct, and there must not be any changes. In this case, why do we still need to conduct imperial examinations? Wouldn’t the previous examinations be better?

In that case, you scholars don’t need to study, as long as you get a good family background ?

That’s good!”

When the scholars heard this, they were all silent.

But someone soon discovered the key.

What Xin’an Hou said is nothing more than that the Jinshi Department cannot select practical talents.

In this case, wouldn’t you know it just by trying it?

Although the scholars study the Jinshi subjects, they consider themselves to be as good as anyone in miscellaneous studies!

Every scholar must study the six arts of a gentleman.

This is true even for children from poor families.

Since the Marquis of Xin’an said that today’s imperial examinations cannot select talents, can a new type of college be used?

Apart from anything else, the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs really need arithmetic.

But it is not that there are no people among them who study arithmetic.

In this case, why not give it a try?

Soon someone stood up and said: “We all understand what Xin’anhou said. I just think that people from the Jinshi Department are of no use if they enter the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Household Affairs.

After entering the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment, they also If you want to learn the law again, why not use this as the standard from the beginning?”

Fang Xiu looked at the man with some approval.

One sentence explains what you think.

Fang Xiu looked at him, nodded, and said only one sentence: “That’s true.”

The man received a positive reply and expressed his thoughts.

He said: “Xin’an Hou, students think that there is not much wrong with what you said. It’s just that from the students’ point of view, instead of the imperial examination being so complicated, it is better to maintain the current situation and still take the Jinshi subject alone. After passing, then Wouldn’t it be better to break it down this way?”

Fang Xiu nodded thoughtfully, but still said: “

Why?” The student looked confused.

Fang Xiu looked at him and said: “Studying when you are young is always more profound than studying when you are older. Since you have decided to work in the Ministry of Industry, what is the point of studying Jinshi?”

The man was a little unhappy when he heard this.

What is this called? Jinshi Ke, Ming Jing, Ming Yi, those who have learned these are the Four Books and Five Classics, which is the way of the sage.

If a person does not even understand the most basic way of sainthood, how can he serve the court?

So, he said angrily: “Xin’an Hou’s words are a bit too firm. The student thought.”

Before he finished speaking, Fang Xiu interrupted: “Don’t think so. Since you think it’s inappropriate, I I can let the students from the academy compete with you to see who is better in arithmetic.

If you win, I can consider it and not take the imperial examination.” As soon as

these words came out, the whole audience was filled with excitement. Uproar.

Of course, more people are angry.

What is the imperial examination?

The imperial examination is the foundation of the imperial court!

It is the foundation of thousands of scholars!

It turns out to be just a light thing here in your Xin’anhou. It sounds like it can move if you want to, but won’t move if you don’t want to.

Don’t say you are a little Xin’anhou, the so-called Xiaoge is old!

Even His Majesty and the chief ministers and bachelors of the cabinet would not dare to say such a thing! ?

Arrogant!

It’s really too arrogant!

The scholars were very angry.

Of course the one who spoke to Fang Xiu was the same.

Hearing Fang Xiu’s disdainful words, he was naturally angry.

But at the same time, he knew that Xin’an Hou had a brain disease, and he couldn’t use normal people’s thinking when talking to him.

Since he said he wanted to compete!

good!

Then let’s compete!

See if you can win!

The people in Fang Xiu’s academy are all known to the scholars.

After all, they are just a bunch of kids.

Moreover, most of them are children who have never read a book, and a large number of them are from poor families.

These students can only read the Four Books and Five Classics.

How many people have read miscellaneous books?

At most, at most, I probably have read some so-called popular science books by Zhuxuanzhai.

It’s okay to look at those things for fun in your spare time.

If you really look into it carefully, it’s really just a joke.

Several scholars who are proficient in arithmetic are confident enough.

There is no way those academy kids can beat them.

If you take this competition, you can easily make Xin’anhou give in.

So why not?

(End of chapter)