Ming Dynasty fake eunuch

Chapter 654 Challenge the imperial examination
The sky darkened unknowingly, and before the lights in Ye Xun's mansion were lit, important court officials arrived one after another.

It has been more than half a year since Ye Xun left. Although there are many things to explain, these important ministers have many things to ask Grandpa Ye?
In name, they came to the banquet, but before the business was done, who would want to drink and eat?
In the hall, Ye Xun sat in the middle, flanked by Fang Zhenru, Yuan Yingtai, Zhang Quan, Li Daiwen, Chen Shancai, Liu Wenguang, Li Yong, Minister of Industry, and Gao Wengang, Minister of Punishment.

Of course, there are more than these high-ranking officials in the Great Ming Dynasty Hall, but these eight people are none other than those with real power.

Ye Xun puts the most emphasis on virtue in employing people, so the few ministers who took office later can be regarded as officials with both ability and political integrity.

"My lords, for more than half a year, the imperial court depends on you to maintain it. I thank you on behalf of the Queen Mother and Your Majesty."

After everyone arrived, Ye Xun made an opening statement, saying that he was thanking you for the empress dowager and the emperor, but his tone was no different from that of himself being the emperor, except that no one would pay attention to it.

Fang Zhenru was already the leader of the ministers at this time, and he took the lead in saying: "Eunuch is serious. Only when Eunuch is blocking the attack from east to west is the normal and stable operation of the court. Speaking of it, we should thank Eunuch on behalf of the people of the world."

Following Fang Zhenru's voice, several other people also followed suit.

"Master Fang, this is not like your character! Haha"

Although being ridiculed by Ye Xun, Fang Zhenru was not angry, and sighed slightly: "Others don't know, everyone sitting here should know that nowadays, both North Korea and Japan are in chaos, and if there is no comparison, you will not know the difference. Think about the chaos in those countries, and think about the people of Ming Dynasty living and working in peace and contentment, and then you can know how much your father-in-law has contributed to my Ming Dynasty."

It can be said that Ye Xun was responsible for North Korea and Japan becoming what they are today, but this kind of thing is shady, even if someone knows that it is related to Ye Xun, they will never say it.

Ye Xun smiled and waved his hands, and said, "Master Fang, please forgive me, otherwise I will definitely float up in a while."

Amidst the laughter of the court officials, Ye Xun continued: "I invite you to come today. First, it is true that I have not seen each other for a long time, and I miss you very much. There are also a few things I want to tell you."

When everyone heard this, they knew that the main course was coming, so they all shut their mouths tightly and looked at Ye Xun.

"The first thing is that next year will be the second year of Longxi. The Empress Dowager intends to give amnesty to the world, and at the same time award civil and military officials. This award can be regarded as a precedent for the founding of the country, so all adults should make corresponding preparations to avoid accidents."

In fact, Ye Xun had mentioned this matter more than once before, because he came and went in a hurry, and there was too much resistance, so it has not been implemented, but this time Ye Xun said that he must finish this matter Otherwise, he would feel sorry for those subordinates who were fighting abroad.

Seeing that there was no objection from the crowd, he continued: "The second thing is about the imperial court's selection of scholars. From now on, students who want to obtain the qualifications for next year's spring will not only have to pass the exams in various provinces, but also travel abroad for three years. Monthly proof, for those poor families who cannot afford the travel expenses, the local government will bear all the expenses.”

"The country seeks scholars, what it wants are talents in all aspects, not nerds"

As soon as Ye Xun finished speaking, almost everyone frowned, because they all started with stereotyped essays, and now it is not difficult for the later students to not only learn stereotyped essays, but also to dabble in other things ?Besides, who said that scholars must be nerds?
Chen Shancai, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, took the lead and said: "Eunuch, the Chinese New Year is coming soon. After the Chinese New Year, some students who have traveled a long distance have already started to come to Beijing. Is the three-month travel time you requested too hasty? "

Ye Xun shook his head and said: "Actually, the three-month rule is just a hard rule. It would be the same if students could keep detailed records of what they saw and heard along the way. I am not saying that all scholars are nerds, but This kind of travel will definitely be beneficial to their future careers.”

In fact, the professors from Guozijian and Taixue should be brought in to make a decision after listening to their opinions, but everyone can see that Ye Xun didn't call these people, obviously he meant to go over them , just doing so, I am afraid that there are many hidden dangers.

Li Daiwen was also the chief assistant of the cabinet. He thought of the key point as soon as he turned his head, so he frowned and said, "Eunuch Ye did not discuss this matter with the professors from the Imperial Academy and the Taixue. If these people If you resist, I'm afraid there will be a big mess!"

Li Daiwen's feelings towards Ye Xun are very complicated, including gratitude and resentment, but in general, he still agrees with Ye Xun's principles of governing the country, otherwise he would not have spoken out to remind him at this time.

Ye Xun was really pleased that someone could raise this question, at least it showed that these people were not distracted from him.

Since he has been thinking about this matter, how could Ye Xun not have thought of such a big omission?In fact, this is just a foreshadowing of what he is about to say.

Looking around at everyone, he said slowly: "After the New Year, an Imperial University will be built in the capital. His Majesty will be the president of the Imperial University himself. I will serve as the executive president and temporarily replace His Majesty in managing the Imperial University."

What is Imperial University?
For a while, the knowledgeable and talented adults were also taken aback, not because they were ignorant, but because the term Ye Xun was too fresh.

"Imperial University will offer military, political and various miscellaneous studies. The professors will not only include our great scholars, but also foreign instructors. The semester will be two years. Those with excellent grades can directly take up official positions."

After Ye Xun finished speaking, everyone finally understood Ye Xun's intention. He was going to challenge the imperial examination system that had been passed down for thousands of years, and he clearly wanted to overthrow this system!
Thinking of this possibility, Fang Zhenru finally couldn't sit still, and said worryingly: "Don't you think this is too menglang? I don't know if my father-in-law has thought about it. Once this move is implemented, how many years of hard work will be done?" The student’s previous efforts have been wasted? If he is used again by someone with a heart, the father-in-law may be the target of the world! I hope the father-in-law think twice."

Ye Xun's eyes swept over the faces of everyone, and saw that the two hardcore subordinates including Yuan Yingtai and Zhang Quan had the same worried expressions, and he couldn't help but sighed deeply in his heart. It really took two days a day to change these people's conservative ideas. God can do it.

"My lords, please don't get me wrong. First of all, the Imperial University will be established after the big exam, and those students who fail the rankings can also apply for the Imperial University. Make the best use of everything and make the best use of people. This is the purpose of our Imperial University."
(End of this chapter)