Emperor Sui Yang

The Ministry of Rites was established at the beginning of the Northern Wei Dynasty. After entering the Sui Dynasty, it officially became one of the central administrative departments.

In charge of the world's etiquette, sacrificial offerings, and government decrees, there are four departments under it: the Department of Rites, the Department of Shrines, the Department of Food, and the Department of Hosts and Guests.

The chief officers of each department were originally servants. In order to distinguish them from the servants of the Ministry of Rites, the word "shi" was removed, leaving only one Lang. Under Lang, there were four Yuanwailangs, eight Chengwulangs, and eight officials.

Among them, there was a vacancy for both the host and guest division, so Wei Zheng was arranged to become a sixth-grade host and guest division.

What is the function of the host and customer department?Being in charge of diplomacy and dealing with the affairs of the subordinate countries seems to overlap slightly with the functions of the Honglu Temple, but in fact it is different. The Ministry of Rites revises the strategy and sets the direction, and the Honglu Temple is the executor.

The relationship between the six ministries and the eleven temples is probably like this, the relationship between the drafter and the executor.

Historically, in the Qing Dynasty, Taichang Temple, Guanglu Temple, and Honglu Temple were directly merged into the Ministry of Rites and became more centralized.

From the Sui Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, the general framework of the three provinces and six ministries remained unchanged, but the specific functions have been evolving. For example, the Ministry of War in the Sui Dynasty had limited power, but the Ministry of War in the Ming and Qing Dynasties had greater power.

There is a saying that the reason why Ming Yingzong killed Yu Qian was because Yu Qian wanted to take the military power that belonged to the nobles to the Ministry of War, which violated the emperor's vital interests, because Yu Qian was the Minister of the Ministry of War.

Of course, there were too many reasons for Yu Qian's death.

Yang Ming asked Wei Zheng to enter Shangshu Province to let him be familiar with the current national conditions. It would take at least a few years for him to become a tough minister of Yang Guang. Right now, Wei Zheng didn't have the guts to challenge Yang Guang.

So how to give Wei Zheng the courage?It is Yang Ming's blind protection, only if Wei Zheng feels that no matter what I do, someone will protect me, he will be bold.

So Yang Ming specially instructed Xuangan, no matter what Wei Zheng does, you should follow him, don't reprimand, only spoiled people dare to do outrageous things.

The three-month scientific examination has finally entered the final stage.

After all, this is the first exam with more than [-] candidates since the founding of the country. The departments have no experience, so the progress is slow, and it will be much easier next year.

The subject of physical strength is different from other subjects. As long as you pass the palace examination for this subject, you will basically be considered successful, because at that time, the positions assigned by everyone are not much different, and there is no pressure. Other subjects enter the palace examination. The real decisive moment.

Especially Jinshi, this subject can only be famous in the world if it is the top one, because people generally can't remember No.2.

Xu Shiji was not considered capable of fighting, but Yang Ming said in the East Palace that he wanted to take care of the other party, and Yang Yinjiang conveyed this meaning when explaining Xuangan Wei Zheng's arrangement.

Then the mystery is easy to arrange, you can't fight, right?Then I will arrange for you some opponents who are even more difficult to fight.

So Xu Shiji successfully entered the palace examination finals with eight wins.

The palace examination for this subject is a simple batch, and the first place is not judged. It is just a matter of learning martial arts with the imperial guards. The main reason is that there are only more than 30 people entering the palace examination for this subject. Arrange them by location, no more screening needed.

Anyway, you won the first place, and Qianniu Beishen is not your turn.

Yang Ming also intentionally created this situation of emphasizing civility and despising military affairs, because after the country enters a stable stage, it is almost necessary to cultivate military culture.

If everyone goes to study instead of paying too much attention to wielding swords, the country will be more stable.

Of course, you can't be too light on martial arts. To master a certain degree, it is necessary to use light martial arts right now, because the military power has risen, and you have to suppress it.

In the Daxing Hall, the seats are relatively clear today. On the left are more than 60 officials from six ministries and eleven monasteries in three provinces, and on the right are more than 50 military figures. The civil and military divisions are very clear.

Yu Wenhuaji, Yang Xuanting, Pei Xingyan, Shi Wanbao, Su Lie, and Yang Yuanqing, who were the most able to fight, were also there.

And Shi Wansui, who is a young man, can be regarded as a special guest. After all, he has been the number one master in the world for decades, and has an absolute right to speak about this subject.

Surprisingly, the first person to enter the palace was Zhu Can.

Why was this person recommended by Yang Xuan Award?Because Xuan Prize is the prefect of Qiao County, and Zhu Can is from Qiao County, and he is also an assistant official in the county government of Qiao County, so it seems that he has benefited.

The assistant officials of the local yamen basically come from local aristocratic families, because only local snakes can manage the local area well.

What surprised Yang Ming was that the man-eating demon king in history looked very handsome, almost like a white-faced scholar. He looked gentle and gentle, and he really couldn't be connected with the other party's image in history.

What a contrast.

With such a seemingly thin physique, he won all ten palace exams, so it can be seen that thin people also have the benefits of thin people.

"What kind of weapon does a strong man use?" Yang Ming asked.

Zhu Can replied: "Reporting to His Royal Highness, the villain is good at making horses."

Not surprisingly, the more than 30 candidates who entered the palace examination were basically horse lances. After all, this thing is the main weapon of the cavalry, and the cavalry is the nobleman in the army, so there are many people who like horse lances.

Yang Ming smiled, and looked at the generals on the right: "Who among you would like to come out, practice with this little strong man, click as far as you can, and don't hurt anyone."

Yang Xuanting clenched his hands into fists and pushed them together, his knuckles creaked:

"Humble job is willing to try this person."

What the hell is going on with you?The person was recommended by your younger brother, are you planning to release the water?

Yang Ming didn't say anything, but looked at Pei Xingyan.

This doesn't need to be explained, does it?Pei Xingyan got up straight away: "Let the humble officer try him."

Which one is more famous in history, Pei Xingyan or Zhu Can?It should be that Pei Xingyan is slightly superior, but right now, the military generals trained by the clan are the top group of people in the Sui Dynasty.

What are their conditions, what are your conditions?Can you eat beef all at once?

Pei Xingyan had participated in the Battle of Goguryeo, and he had also gained a reputation. As soon as he heard that he reported his family name, Zhu Can was already nervous.

Horse lances can be divided into long lances and short lances. In the competition in the hall, it is natural to use short lances. Pei Xingyan's horse lances are of the best quality, much better than the weapons provided to candidates by Weiwei Temple.

So Xuan Ting hurriedly said: "Shou Jing is a strong general, but also has the advantage of weapons, isn't this bullying the small with the big?"

He said this with a smile, which meant to praise Pei Xingyan, but it also implied that Pei Xingyan, you have the advantage in weapons.

On such an occasion, everyone can speak freely. Yang Ming will not blame him, but he is also a little upset. How much money did he give the prize for you to speak for him like this?

Pei Xingyan laughed, threw away his horse lance, took the refined horse lance from Weiwei Temple handed over by the guard, and said with a smile:

"I unload the gun head, and the strong man doesn't need it."

This bold statement made his father Pei Renji panic. How dare you play like this if the son of a daughter doesn't sit in the hall?

"Nonsense, the competition in front of the palace, if you don't fight fiercely, everyone should take down their guns." Pei Renji looked at Yang Ming and said, "What does your Highness think?"

Yang Ming smiled and said, "It should be like this."

So the two people in the arena removed the gun heads.

With the sound of a bronze gong, Pei Xingyan took the lead to strike. With a stride, he thrust his waist forward, and the lance was knocked out horizontally. Zhu Can hurriedly resisted.

Dangdang a few muffled sounds, and in the blink of an eye seven or eight times, Zhu Can was hit three times, and the last one was hit on the elbow, so that the wrist was numb, and the two-handed lance changed to one-handed lance, and then After several strong blows from Pei Xingyan, Ma Li let go.

The loss was straightforward, without any suspense at all.

It was basically expected by everyone.

First of all, Pei Xingyan was trained by the old Pei family. He decided to let him go the way of the military when he was young. , Hitting Zhu Can is like killing a chicken with a sledgehammer.

And Pei Xingyan is also very smart, you are so thin, you are doomed to have no strength in your hands, then I will not give you a chance to swim, just come up and do it hard, defeating the opponent with your own absolute advantage.

"A strong man needs to practice hard in the future," after saying that, Pei Xingyan saluted Yang Ming and returned to his seat.

This method is actually beneficial to the imperial court, so that these fledgling candidates can know that there are mountains beyond mountains, and there are people beyond people.

Just because you're awesome in the local area doesn't mean you're also awesome in the capital.

The imperial court is a place where talents from all over the world gather, so they must not lose. To suppress the arrogance of these new recruits, they will be more honest when they are assigned to the military government in the future.

Then the next step is how to assign Zhu Can. It doesn't matter if you lose, you have proved yourself before. According to the rules of scientific research, the imperial court will assign all the assignments.

The imperial examination is just a formality, to let you know that you are not good.

"Xu Guogong," Yang Ming looked at Yu Wenshu and said with a smile, "this strong man, go to your Zuo Yiwei."

Yu Wenshu said happily: "The minister will make arrangements properly, Your Highness can rest assured."

He was quite happy in his heart, because Yang Ming was the first to let him assign it.

As for the opponent's defeat under Pei Xingyan's hands, it doesn't matter, because there will be someone who will suffer even more.

Today is destined to be a humiliating exam.

Next, six candidates entered the hall one after another, and they all chose Ma Li, who lost to Pei Xingyan, Su Lie, and Shi Wanbao respectively.

After the six people, the seventh person who came up was Shan Xiongxin.

In the previous school examinations, this person had the highest qualifications, that is, the highest score, given by Yu Wenhua and many leading officials.

In other words, among all the people who have won all ten games, he is considered to be the strongest in martial arts.

Yang Ming has been sizing up this second brother Shan, he is indeed a rare good demeanor, and the first impression he gives is excellent, if he is put on a refined armor, he will be a mighty general.

"Then who will give it a try this time?" Yang Ming looked at the generals.