I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 343 Soviet-style chicken soup, this is the golden age for scholars all over the world!
Ouyang Xiu's theory of poetry and poetry made scholars think about it for a long time.

For a scholar who regards poetry as his destiny, this explanation is impossible to refute.

And for those scholars who only want to use poetry as a tool for official career, rebuttal means blasphemy against poetry.

On the periphery of the crowd were several writers for private tabloids.

Using the companion's back as a table, he grinds ink and lays out paper, writing quickly as his pen moves swiftly.

Just by transcribing Ouyang Xiu's views and printing them in tabloids, he can sell them at a high price and make a huge fortune.

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Lean slightly.

Su Liang smiled and said: "You can continue to ask, and we will give an explanation, but only for three days. After three days, if someone secretly slanders the imperial examination reform strategy, then I am afraid they will have to go to Kaifeng Mansion to talk to Bao Xueshi. Let’s talk.”

Hear this.

"Three officials, what you said is high-sounding! But we can clearly see that the tribute examination is reducing, and the official scholarship may not necessarily select a new group of officials for three to five years. As soon as this strategy comes out , it will become more and more difficult for scholars to become officials, and this... isn't this just destroying the jobs of us scholars?"

Scholars gathered here to oppose this reform strategy.

"Even if the government officials bend the law for personal gain, the court will definitely bring them to justice!"

"However, there are constant private examinations (i.e. examinations organized by teaching edicts, academic examinations, etc.) and public examinations to select scholars in official schools. How to ensure fairness? Especially the county school and state school examinations. If they are monopolized by some wealthy families, the right to select officials will be lost. If it falls into the hands of local officials, it will be even harder for a young man from a humble family to get ahead!"

Soon, a university student wearing a t-shirt stood up.

Wang Anshi's words were loud and clear, clearly and decisively stating the current attitude of the imperial court towards the selection of talents, and everyone had no choice but to believe it.

Upon hearing this question, Wang Anshi stood up.

The main reason is that this strategy makes it increasingly difficult to become an official.

Another scholar stood up.

"There are exams every month, and they need to be signed by county and state school officials such as the chief of staff, xuelu, xuelu, xuezheng, zhizhi, etc. at the same time. If one person is missing, the results will be invalid. If there is any malpractice for personal gain, then it will definitely It was the collusion of local officials and the involvement of many people. If there are many people involved, it cannot be kept secret and no one knows about it."

"Yes! The number of official positions is getting smaller and smaller, but there are more and more scholars in the world. This kind of competition is too great. From now on, our life will become more and more difficult!" Someone echoed.

Many people gradually came to their senses.

"At present, the imperial court will punish officials who harm the new law privately. If there is any injustice, scholars and scholars all over the world can report and expose it through the mailbox of the post station, Yushitai, Kaifeng Mansion and other yamen. One by one will be arrested. It can range from being expelled and suspended, to being imprisoned and exiled, and even more severe can be beheaded according to law!"

at this time.

"The purpose of selecting scholars for official studies is to break the rule of 'one exam determines a lifetime', so that all the selected talents are capable of making a difference in the court. As for how to prevent favoritism and malpractice, please rest assured."

"In addition, please believe in the imperial court! The selection of officials is a major matter for the country. The imperial court will definitely ensure fairness and will not let any talented person bury the country in the countryside, nor will it let any useless and unscrupulous scholar pretend to be a good person. Become an official!"

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"Three officials have been selected through the imperial examination for many years, and now the regulations have become more and more perfect. Before the examination, the candidates' portfolios and family status are checked. During the examination, there is a system of locking the courtyard, and after the examination, there is a system of sealing and recording, so that the examiners cannot show favoritism. , candidates cannot cheat.”

Hear this.

Su Liang slowly stood up and walked in front of the scholars.

"Wow!" The moment Su Liang walked out.

The scholars couldn't help but take a few steps back.

Su Liang repeatedly scolded the scholars in Bianjing City, which had already cast a shadow on their hearts.

Some people even dared not look directly at Su Liang.

Of course, there are also bold ones.

A tall scholar looked at Su Liang and said: "Su Yushi, you...don't use the old scholar's useless argument...and the theory that becoming an official means death, we...we also want to become an official. Being a good official who serves the country and the people does not mean seeking personal gain or being rich and powerful. Don’t look down on everyone, we also have ambitions to govern the country!”

Su Liang looked at everyone with a smile.

"Everyone, with the parallelization of official studies and imperial examinations, and the abolition of poetry and poetry subjects, it will indeed become more and more difficult for scholars to enter officialdom. This is true. The imperial court will need fewer and fewer officials in the future. I would like to ask everyone: Scholars Do you have to be an official?"

"The Master said: If you learn well, you will become an official. Are you questioning the sages?" someone shouted from behind the crowd.

After shouting, the man quickly lowered his head.

Su Liang did not look for someone to speak out, but replied directly: "If you learn well, you will become an official. This is true. But the current 'learning to excel' is completely different from the 'learning to excel' of Confucius!"

"In the past, what was the point of learning and excellence?"

"If you are familiar with the articles of sages, understand the principles of the world, have character, and have knowledge, you can be an official, but that is not the case now!"

"Everyone should be able to feel that since the Reform of the Song Dynasty, the system and laws have become more and more perfect, the people have more money in their hands, and many children from poor families can also read and study. The hooligans on the streets and the trail cutters in the wilderness It’s becoming less and less!”

"In three years at most, the number of scholars in our dynasty will increase several times, and there will be more and more people who are proficient in the articles of sages and have profound knowledge. However, official positions are limited, and we can only select the best from the best."

"Many scholars have solidified ideas in their minds and have long been unable to keep up with the pace of the imperial court. They are not suitable to be officials at all. In the near future, it will be considered good if one of thousands of scholars can become an official."

Hearing this, many scholars and scholars looked sad.

Isn't this just destroying their jobs?

Su Liang continued: "However, I do not think that this set of tactics has harmed the future of scholars in the world. On the contrary, I believe that this is the golden age for scholars in the world!"

"If you only want to enter an official career, you can't just study hard behind closed doors and only understand the great principles of sages. You have to do everything and endure hardships, so that you can write strategies that others cannot."

"For example, the policy question is how to control river disasters. Others only talk about it on paper, but if you have practical experience on river embankments and understand the underlying causes of river problems, you are more likely to become an official than those who talk about it on paper. Others That's the same thing."

"If you want to enter an official career, you must force yourself to keep learning and do it yourself. When you truly have the ability to solve practical problems for the court, and you have to do it, you can join the court as an official, flex your muscles, and your future will be unlimited. Bright! As for those with great ambition but little talent, even if they become officials by chance, they will never last long. This is the current situation of the officialdom in our dynasty, and no mediocre people will be allowed to hang around!"

"If someone feels that he is no longer capable of becoming an official in the current environment, then he can use his knowledge to do business, teach and educate people, or farm and fish. A truly outstanding person can be a good person in any society. All industries are excellent, and I believe that those of you who have read the book have the ability to make the industry you are in better!"

……

After Su Liang's narration for nearly a quarter of an hour, everyone almost understood.

Nowadays, if you want to become an official, you must work hard. In addition to understanding the principles, you must also be able to practice them. Only in this way can you stand on the shoulders of countless scholars and stand in the court.

If you know that it will be difficult to become an official, you should change careers as soon as possible and use your knowledge to shine in other industries. This will still serve the country and still show your own value.

At this time, a scholar in the crowd clenched his fists and murmured: "I understand. I think it is difficult to become an official because of my poor ability and nothing else."

(End of this chapter)