When taking stock of Ming Taizong at the beginning, Lao Zhu was stunned!

Chapter 53: Although the world can defeat it with force, it must eventually be taught by literature and morality!
[I also need to explain a little bit here. The reason why the Song Dynasty was able to implement the imperial examination system so quickly was inseparable from the political structure at that time. 】

[During the Song Dynasty, most of the clans entrenched on this land had weakened to the extreme, and most of them had even died out, instead of just beginning to decline. 】

[However, these family forces have been able to survive for thousands of years, but now they began to decline in the Song Dynasty. The reason actually dates back to the Tang Dynasty. 】

[Then, we must mention one person, he is Huang Chao. 】

[Although the peasant uprising led by Huang Chao failed in the end, it also accelerated the demise of the Tang Dynasty and eliminated many aristocratic family groups for later generations. 】
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Song Dynasty, the first year of Kaibao.

Although it was some time before the late Tang Dynasty when Zhao Kuangyin was born, there were many old people who had experienced that era and more or less told him about Huang Chao's reputation.

It is said that Huang Chao's eyes at that time had no royal laws and no distinction between high and low. No matter whether you were an ordinary citizen or a wealthy and powerful person, no matter how Huang Chao's men made a big mistake, they would not be able to escape the blood-stained sharp blade.

There are no exceptions, no privileges, the emperor is truly guilty of the same crime as the common people!

From a certain perspective, it was thanks to the fall of the Tang Dynasty that our own Song Dynasty was qualified to come into being.

Huang Chao helped him accelerate the demise of the Tang Dynasty, and even helped him clear the huge obstacle of aristocratic families, so that he could vigorously implement the imperial examination system without having to face those difficult aristocratic families.

It seems that to some extent, Huang Chao is still his benefactor.
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Tang Dynasty, the third year of Zhenguan.

They also knew that the reason why peasant uprisings occurred was mostly the result of the heavy oppression of aristocratic families and the taxation of the court. Now that they follow their majesty, they naturally agree with his people-centered philosophy and decide to implement policies that benefit the people. The imperial examination system.

Naturally, they were mentally prepared. Even if they were inextricably linked to the aristocratic family, they had to carry it out resolutely!
But they never thought that truly and thoroughly recommending the imperial examination system would have to pay such a serious price!Is it true that only by completely wiping out the nobles can the common people prosper?

This result is too cruel and bloody, and many people are unwilling to accept it, even if this physical elimination is the most thorough and effective.

[In managing government affairs, Zhao Guangyi led by example and showed a tendency to like literature. 】

[At the same time, he also once told the world: "Although the world can defeat it with force, it must eventually be taught by literature and morality!" 】

[Then, they began to vigorously support the education of the lower class and expand the base of civil servants. In addition, they also began to continuously promote civil servants. 】

[Ideologically, he began to advocate the strategy of controlling military force with civility. Of course, although Zhao Kuangyin wanted to restrain the generals, he did not want to destroy the Song Dynasty in his own hands.Most of the continents that use civilized and military forces are inland, and military commanders are still the main ones on the border. 】

[However, he forgot that later emperors found it increasingly difficult to control the growing power of civil servants in the mainland. In the end, many civil servants even served as border magistrates and served in the military. In the end, it became Routine! 】
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Song Dynasty, the first year of Kaibao.

Zhao Kuangyin was a little disgusted. It was indeed necessary to study more and support civil servants. After all, even when the generals were under his own hands.

They are also always arrogant, free and extremely undisciplined. Naturally, they need civil servants to have enough strength to compete with them. But being too inclined to civil servants will only bring the crisis of overthrowing the Song Dynasty!
[Of course, in addition to making great efforts in selecting officials in politics, the imperial court also put a lot of effort into national culture and inheritance. 】

[For example, he once checked the collection of books from the Song Dynasty with the "Bibliography of the Four Books of Kaiyuan" from the Tang Dynasty, and even issued an edict to the world that anyone who donated ancient books or volumes could be awarded an official position or receive additional rewards as appropriate! 】【Through official endorsement, the imperial court vigorously promoted the trend of the entire society attaching importance to books, and popularized the hobby of reading and collecting books in society. Many people also joined the ranks, which played a very important role in the cultural inheritance of future generations. Huge effect. 】

[During Zhao Guangyi's reign, he also compiled medical books: "Magic Doctor's Universal Rescue Prescriptions" in one thousand volumes, "Taiping Shenghui Prescriptions" in one hundred volumes, etc.]

[At the same time, during his reign, he also compiled three masterpieces: "Taiping Yulan", "Wenyuan Yinghua", and "Taiping Guangji", which together with the later "Cefu Yuangui Bing" are known as the four major books of the Song Dynasty. 】
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In the Song Dynasty, the fourth year of Chunhua.

The smile on Zhao Guangyi's face cannot be blocked. When a person's actions are affirmed, the joy from the heart cannot be blocked.

The miracle has affirmed his achievements and his policy of governing the country with culture, governing the country with virtue, and making the world a saint!This is the peaceful age he brought!
[In the third year of Zhidao, Zhao Guangyi suddenly suffered from a hidden injury in his early years, and his condition worsened. Many princes and ministers went to the temple to pray for him. 】

[In April, Zhao Guangyi died in the Long Live Hall. His posthumous title was Shen Gong Sheng De Wen Wu Emperor, and his temple name was Taizong. 】

[Then Prince Zhao Heng succeeded to the throne as Song Zhenzong. 】

[However, one of our old friends appears again here, he is Wang Jien. 】
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In the Song Dynasty, the fourth year of Chunhua.

Zhao Guangyi suddenly felt something bad in his heart, Wang Jien?
Hasn't my future self dealt with him yet?

And it happened to appear suddenly when the prince succeeded to the throne and he passed away. Could it be that this person still wanted to benefit from it?

Just like before!

[Queen Li actually preferred Zhao Yuanzuo, another son of Zhao Guangyi, and wanted him to ascend to the throne of emperor. It happened that Wang Jien was also attracted by Zhao Yuanzuo. After all, he was just an old subordinate of the late emperor. 】

[After the prince succeeds to the throne, the best outcome for him is to just transition through the next days in an ordinary way. What benefits can he get? 】

[But if Zhao Yuanzuo is allowed to ascend to that position like Zhao Guangyi, then his contribution will be great. For the rest of his life, even his own family will have no worries about food and clothing. 】

[As a result, Empress Li, Wang Jien, Li Changlin and others began to form a small group to support Zhao Yuanzuo. 】

[What about you, Zhao Guangyi?Don’t you have any idea about this situation?Of course not, he was naturally worried that someone would plot to cause rebellion and repeat history, so he gave instructions to Prime Minister Lu Duan in advance. 】

[On the day of Zhao Guangyi's death, Wang Jien attempted to repeat his old trick again and approached Dao Lu Duan to trick him into going to the Imperial Edict Pavilion. He said that Taizong's edict was there and asked him to get it. He planned to send someone to imprison him after they arrived. He entered the palace first, and when everything settled, he would be unable to recover. 】

[Unexpectedly, Lu Duan was well prepared, found the prince in advance, summoned the ministers to kneel down, and shouted long live, and finally Zhenzong successfully ascended the throne. 】

(End of this chapter)