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Chapter 410: Reform of the Imperial Examination System!!!

As soon as these words were spoken, Kong Yingda and Li Chengqian's faces suddenly darkened.

The meaning of this statement is so obvious.

The only thing missing was to directly talk about breaking the monopoly of aristocratic families over employment in officialdom.

In any case, Zhuang Zhou was not a person of this era, nor was he a vested interest holder in the imperial examination system.

So I just said out what was on my mind:

“The current imperial examination is divided into six subjects, which I personally think is too complicated.

The imperial court should unify the imperial examinations so that all students can take the examinations according to the same standards.

In this way, children from poor families also have a channel to enter the officialdom and get promoted.

Let scholars and students all over the world work hard to realize the ideal of "cultivating oneself, managing the family, governing the country and pacifying the world."

There were imperial examinations in previous dynasties, but not until now.

The court still has a variety of ways of selecting officials.

The most important one is the system of recommendation.

To put it bluntly, it depends on the recommendation of the big guys.

This kind of operating space is huge.

Although the recommendation system is no longer as prosperous as it was during the Han Dynasty.

However, the aristocratic families still control the channels for officials to be promoted.

Only the imperial examination was established as the only way for the court to select talents.

Only then can the selection of talents be truly unified in the court.

Firmly in the emperor's hands.

This is definitely the result that Li Er wants to see.

It is also a very good thing for the Tang Dynasty.

So when Zhuang Zhou finished speaking, Li Chengqian was the first to react:

"Very good!

I deeply agree with the advice Mr. Zhuang just gave.

If the imperial examination system can be used as the only way for the court to select talents, it will surely select people with real talents and knowledge. "

Zhuang Zhou nodded and said:

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is very grateful.

I am just trying my best to offer some humble suggestions for selecting talented people for the imperial court."

Next.

Zhuang Zhou then shared his knowledge of the detailed contents of the imperial examination system in later generations.

For example, the imperial examination system originated in the Sui Dynasty, but it was not perfected until the Tang Dynasty.

Especially the Jinshi examination, which was first created in the Tang Dynasty.

But that’s it!

In the Tang Dynasty imperial examination, there is no such thing as top three places.

These names appeared in three periods of history.

For example, the title of top scholar first began in the Tang Dynasty.

The second place in the imperial examination happened in the Northern Song Dynasty.

As for Tanhua, it appeared in the Southern Song Dynasty.

It was not until the Ming and Qing dynasties that it became a custom.

There are only three people in the first class: the top scorer, the second scorer, and the third scorer.

The so-called top three.

Furthermore, the imperial examination system in the early Tang Dynasty was held once a year.

There is no process of screening at various levels first.

Instead, before the exam, candidates from all over the country would register with the Ministry of Rites.

Submitting a resume is also a form of submission.

So when Zhuang Zhou suggested, the imperial examination should be held every three years.

The imperial examination process was divided into five stages: Tongshi, Yuanshi, Xiangshi, Huishi, and Palaceshi.

As a scholar, if you want to obtain the title of Jinshi.

First, you have to take part in the children's examination organized at the county level.

Candidates who passed the examination, regardless of their age, were called Tongsheng.

Having the identity of a tongsheng means having the identity of a real scholar.

The students will then take part in the academy examination, and those who pass are called students.

Commonly known as scholar.

After that, the scholars could take the examinations at the state and prefecture level, which is the provincial examination.

It is usually held in August, also known as the Autumn Examination!

Those who passed were called Juren.

The first place in the provincial examination is also called Jieyuan.

With the status of a juren, one can enter the court and serve as an official.

However, it does not mean that you can become an official after passing the imperial examination. Instead, you have to wait until there is an official vacancy.

The juren can then take part in the imperial examination.

This was an examination hosted by the Ministry of Rites and held in Kyoto the year after the provincial examination.

Because it was presided over by the Ministry of Rites in spring, it was also called the Spring Examination.

Those who passed were called "Gongshi".

The first place in the imperial examination is also called Huiyuan.

Finally, there is the palace examination presided over by the emperor, and those who pass the joint examination can take part in the palace examination.

The palace examination generally does not result in elimination.

But according to its performance, it is ranked in the top three.

There were only three people who were awarded the first place in the imperial examination.

That is, "the top scholar", "the second place" and "the third place".

He was awarded the second-class Jinshi degree.

The third class was awarded the same Jinshi status.

As for the number of candidates for Jinshi, there is no fixed number.

Those who get first place in the provincial examination, metropolitan examination and palace examination are called "Sanyuan Jidi".

Can be imagined.

How difficult is this thing!

After listening to Zhuang Zhou's story, Kong Yingda was already astounded.

It made Kong Yingda's heart surge with emotion.

As a scholar, he certainly knew what the imperial examination system that Zhuang Zhou was talking about meant.

This completely provides a way out for students all over the world!

I am afraid that from now on, scholars will form a powerful force.

If he wasn't a fairy boy who came to the world, how could he have said these things?

Therefore, Kong Yingda and Li Chengqian discussed it and finally reached a consensus.

I am determined to report Zhuang Zhou's advice and the new test questions to Your Majesty.

The two men knew that this matter was of great importance. If they could get the support of His Majesty, it would have a profound impact on the future development of the Tang Dynasty.

And if we want to truly accomplish this, we must have the support of the emperor.

Ever since!

Kong Yingda personally wrote a memorial, elaborating in detail on Zhuang Zhou's advice and the advantages of the new test questions.

In his memorials, he repeatedly stressed that the imperial examination system was the key to selecting people with real talent and knowledge.

At the same time, the innovative aspects of the new test questions were also mentioned.

This will help to more comprehensively examine the candidates' comprehensive abilities and personal qualities.

After the memorial was written, Li Chengqian and Zhuang Zhou also signed their names.

In this way, the three of them reached a consensus.

Li Chengqian then ordered someone to send it to the palace immediately.

That night, the memorial arrived at Li Er's desk.

After reading it carefully, he couldn't help but praise Zhuang Zhou's advice and the new test questions.

This was exactly what he had been thinking about lately.

Kong Yingda and the prince had previously submitted the examination questions for this spring imperial examination, but they were all rejected by Li Er.

Li Er was very depressed about this.

Why can't they understand my thoughts?

Just when Li Er was worried, this memorial finally came.

This is actually what he really thinks in his heart!

The imperial examination was established as the only promotion channel for the court to select talents.

It is obvious that the intention is to break the monopoly of aristocratic families and noble clans.

then.

The next day, Li Er ordered a meeting of important officials in the court to discuss the reform of the imperial examination system.

Of course Zhuang Zhou also attended the court meeting.

At the court meeting, Li Er announced Zhuang Zhou's advice and the new test questions for the Spring Examination to the public, and solicited the opinions of all ministers.

After a heated discussion, the important officials in the court finally reached a consensus and agreed to reform the imperial examination system.

In particular, the civil service group headed by Kong Yingda strongly praised this reform, saying it would select more outstanding talents for the Tang Dynasty and promote its prosperity.

As for opponents, of course there are quite a few.

If it were another emperor, it would seem difficult to reach a consensus in such a court meeting.

But who is Li Er? His prestige is too high.

He finalized the matter entirely based on his personal prestige.

Zhuang Zhou's advice was recognized and supported by the court, and he became famous because of it.

Especially since the imperial court announced that Zhuang Zhou would serve as the deputy examiner of this spring imperial examination, he became even more famous among scholars and students.

After the meeting.

Zhuang Zhou left the palace. The carriage was driving on the streets of Chang'an City, slowly heading towards the Zhuang Mansion.

In fact, Zhuang Zhou was also full of expectations about the reform of the imperial examination system.

Of course, he also hoped that Li Er would adopt this suggestion and promote the reform of the imperial examination system.

Allow more and more children from poor families to gain the opportunity to enter officialdom through the imperial examination.

It allows children from poor families to emerge in officialdom through their own talents and hard work.

It also injected new vitality into the development of Datang.

Although it is a bit extreme to only give priority to the Jinshi examination.

But this is still the case even in later generations.

This is equivalent to saying that culture and academic qualifications are actually two completely different things.

Culture is culture, and academic qualifications are academic qualifications.

Being cultured does not necessarily mean having an academic degree, and having an academic degree does not necessarily mean being cultured.

The same was true when the Tang Dynasty implemented the imperial examination system that exclusively respected Jinshi candidates for official positions.

The imperial examination system lasted for more than 1,300 years.

It has undergone numerous reforms.

But this time the court's decision was undoubtedly a solid step forward in the reform of the imperial examination system.

In this regard, this is already the fairest and most advanced official selection system in the world in this era.

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