Chapter 21 Inexplicable Self-Defilement
Li Yuanai talked endlessly. Compared to being self-confidant, he would rather see the scene of flowers blooming.
However, Li Yuanai suddenly said seriously: "For our dynasty's external influence, we can teach them their culture and let them learn Confucian classics. But a country's strength must have its own core technology culture. In terms of core technology, absolute confidentiality measures must be taken to make our dynasty have absolute competitiveness."
"For example, smelting technology, crossbow making, armor refining, forging, craftsmen, etc., these things must be protected. This is the guarantee that our dynasty is invincible in the world."
Li Zhi learned from it and said, "If this is the case, the Imperial College needs to be restructured. If we use it to attract talents from other countries, how can we not pay attention to our own talents?"
"Of course!" Li Yuanai said: "If a country wants to prosper, talents must not be broken. Not only should it be introduced, but it must also cultivate and develop talents. The reason is to be strong. Therefore, if you want to truly achieve your goal, you must first acquire the privileges and qualifications of Imperial College, Imperial College, and four subjects, and there is a long way to go!"
The most important things in the Imperial College are Imperial College, Imperial College, and four schools. Among them, Chinese subschool: 3,000 people with degrees, admission qualifications are civil and military officers and descendants of the Guogong, and great-grandsons of the second rank or above.
Imperial College: 5,000 people have a degree, and the admission qualification is civil and military officers or above, as well as the princes and grandsons of counties, and the third-rank great-grandsons.
The degree in the four subjects is 1,300, and the admission qualification is civil and military officers above the seventh rank, and the marquis, uncles, sons, men, and common people are handsome students.
Almost all of them are serious second-generation officials, and only 800 degrees from four schools are common people.
Only 800 people were admitted nationwide, and the difficulty of admission can be imagined.
But you really want to exempt the welfare of these officials from their descendants. As soon as officials of the seventh rank or above in the world make a fuss, the institutions of the Tang Dynasty will stop operating instantly, and there will be ghosts in the world if they don’t cause chaos.
Xu Jingzong said: "We can rebuild a school so that we can avoid this unnecessary crisis."
"No!" Li Yuanai said: "If this is the case, the two schools of learning will be hostile to each other and look down on each other. It is easy to inspire conflicts and thus create a clear situation in the temple."
He didn't want the Niu Li party struggle to appear early.
In ancient times, scholars had a very narrow way out, unlike later generations who could engage in various industries. Scholars at this stage could only buy emperors and become officials.
It can easily lead to hostility in the political arena.
"So, take it slow!"
Li Yuanai didn't want to take big steps, but when it came to this matter, she also wanted to push forward step by step.
Just like the imperial examination, the imperial examination was held in the Northern and Southern Dynasties and the Sui Dynasty was held in the Jinshi examination, and then they could cause qualitative changes in the Tang Dynasty? Anyone was allowed to apply for the imperial examination? Really seeking scholars for the country.
Therefore, it is absolutely nonsense that some people in later generations classified the imperial examinations as the Tang Dynasty.
Without the imperial examinations of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, there would be no Jinshi examinations in the Sui Dynasty? Without the imperial examinations? The Tang Dynasty might not have boldly abolished the biggest drawback of the imperial examinations: only those specially recommended by officials, ministers or prefectures and county chiefs are allowed to be qualified for reference.
The reform is gradual, and I want to make big strides? The outcome is probably similar to Shang Yang.
Now is not a slave society where everything needs change, and there is no need to force reform.
The most important thing is unrealistic? Li Shimin now has no energy to make big changes? Li Zhi has not yet taken power and offended too many people, which is not suitable.
Li Zhi looked up at Xu Jingzong who was standing still, inadvertently, and said, "Today's discussion, only the three of us know. I heard a little bit of rumors..."
Xu Jingzong hurriedly knelt down and said, "My dear one is the prince who is born? He is also the prince who dies? Please rest assured."
His expression was a little scared, but there was a little excitement in his tone.
He was seeking wealth and honor in danger. Xu Jingzong was always despised by all officials because of his character and had no friends in the court.
It is better to become the Minister of Rites by Li Shimin's flattery.
Of course, it is more than enough to be a minister of the Ministry of Rites with his ability? It is not qualified to discuss his achievements in detail.
Can this become a new crown prince? Xu Jingzong was very keenly aware that this was his own opportunity.
Li Zhi nodded and said, "If you get any news in the future, you can come to the East Palace and say to Gu. You go down!"
Xu Jingzong bowed and retreated? His steps were all a little fluttering.
Li Yuanai looked at Xu Jingzong's departure and smiled knowingly.
What Li Zhi needs at present is not a famous minister like Liu Shi? But a treacherous slander like Xu Jingzong.
After Xu Jingzong left, Li Yuanai said to Li Zhi: "This step? We took the wrong step. The best candidate to save Liu Yan is not me, but Changsun Situ."
Li Zhi's face changed instantly, and he said after a while: "Is this what the father meant?"
Li Yuanai nodded.
Li Zhi was so alert. He thought of the reason in an instant and knocked on the case in front of him in annoyance.
His choice was actually correct, but he didn't expect that Li Shimin was in his prime and his body suddenly turned sharply and lost the most important time.
Li Yuanai said solemnly: "Crown Prince, you and me are the only ones here, so I will speak out. The emperor is your most favorable supporter. With him, no one can shake the position of the prince. But now he is ill, no one knows how long he can last. You don't have too much time to win over a group of ministers to confront Changsun Situ. Once Your Majesty has one or two, Changsun Situ is a entrusted important minister. You have not sat firmly in that position and do not have enough political power to confront him. If you really want to regard it as an enemy, it is equivalent to forcing him to be Huo Guang and welcome the Prince of Shunyang back to the court."
The Prince of Shunyang was Li Tai, the former King of Wei.
Li Zhi's pupils shrank, which was what he was most worried about.
There is no hope for Li Chengqian to participate in the rebellion. Li Tai was just a simple release and had no evil deeds. On the contrary, there were still many supporters in the court, including Fang Xuanling's son, who was also the nephew of Changsun Wuji.
Li Zhi said annoyedly: "Uncle Sixteenth doesn't believe that I can control the situation?" He was not unable to bear it, but he knew very well that as long as he chose to tolerate it today, it would be equivalent to completely promoting Changsun Wuji's momentum, and he would have to endure it for at least ten years.
Li Yuanai shook his head and said, "It's not worth it. The founding of the Tang Dynasty has only been two dynasties. The main achievements of the former emperor dynasty are internal unification and not significant externally. Therefore, our dynasty has its momentum, which was created by His Majesty. Tian Khan targeted him personally. Once he encountered an unexpected situation, almost all the foreigners would stare at our dynasty temple. If they find that the new Tang Emperor and powerful ministers are fighting intra-stable, what will happen? Will they go to the court honestly to pay tribute? Even if the prince barely wins and the temple is too turbulent, the power of our dynasty will be lost."
"You and I grew up together. The prince's ambition is not inferior to His Majesty. I believe you don't want to face a turbulent situation in all directions."
"Since time is not on the prince, then let's settle for the second best. Changsun Situ is not the enemy. They overturned Liu Shi, simply because Chu Suiliang and Liu Shi competed for power, not to fight against the prince. Our reaction was a bit too extreme, and this would expose some problems. While there is room for recovery, the prince should not be dissatisfied with Changsun Situ."
"In any case, it is beyond doubt to believe that Changsun Situ's loyalty to the Tang Dynasty. With him, the prince can safely survive the most unstable years after ascending the throne."
"A step forward, change to a stable temple, and replace the stable four barbarians, and it will not be a loss at all."
Li Zhi looked at Li Yuanai and said, "What if I go and ask my father to help me force my uncle to retire?"
Li Yuanai said solemnly: "You must not expect Your Majesty to help you get rid of Changsun Situ. First of all, his trust in Changsun Situ is better than everything. Secondly, Fang Sikong is seriously ill in bed. Even if he survives this disaster, how many years can he last with his current age? In the current temple, only Changsun Situ is an old minister who can control the scene. Your Majesty needs him to help you suppress the civil and military officials in the court."
"Therefore, the prince has no choice at the moment."
He paused and said:
"As for Liu Shi's affairs, don't continue to ask. If it really doesn't work, just push it on me. I don't have any real power, and Changsun Situ won't do anything to me."
Li Zhi looked at the strange uncle Sixteenth, suddenly smiled and said, "This is the real uncle Sixteenth, it really made my father say that he is right. Uncle Sixteenth is keeping his own low profile and demoting himself to survive."
Now it was Li Yuanai's turn to be a little surprised and widened her eyes.
Li Zhi said: "Don't pretend, the father has seen it long ago. On the day I enthroned the prince, the father told me, and he said, "You sixteenth uncle are narrow-minded, timid and afraid of things, and like to be smart. Who do you think your father is? You need him to survive? You are also vain and god-like saying that your father is just disdain to expose him. At a young age, you have a little trick, and you are also showing off your ability in front of your father, making you laugh."
"ah!"
Only then did Li Yuanai realize that Li Shimin had a different attitude towards him. It turned out that he regarded his previous confusion as intentional to protect himself.
Hey, that's good, so as not to make more excuses for yourself.
Li Yuanai smiled foolishly: "Sure enough, nothing can be hidden from the emperor's brother!"
Li Zhi rolled his eyes and said, "I still want to hide it from my father. Hey, you didn't even hide it from me, but you still want to hide it from my father. I'm dreaming!"
He continued angrily: "Okay, don't look righteous. Hypocritical, I am really anxious about this matter. Liu Wei is my first hand to deal with my uncle, and use him to win over a minister and resist my uncle in the temple. I am in control. I put them in prison, a little anxious. I just wanted to win back the people's hearts and have no worries. I won't know that in the future, I can fool this matter and don't need you to stop it. Besides, even if I want to abandon the car, it's Liu Wei, it's not you."
He said with helpless expression: "Next, let's be honest and seek stability."
Li Yuanai saw Li Zhi's unwillingness, but tolerating a step in the political arena is the king.
The only card they could deal with Changsun Wuji was Li Shimin, but it was obvious that Li Shimin was thinking about Li Zhi, but he was standing on Changsun Wuji's side.
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Just as Li Zhi and Li Yuanai were discussing the situation.
Changsun Wuji was summoned by Li Shimin and entered the inner hall.
"His Majesty!"
Changsun Wuji bowed respectfully and greeted him.
"Auxiliary machine, come and sit down, don't be so polite!"
Li Shimin was a little drunk and said with a point of view: "I just chatted with Shiliu for a long time. This guy is the nosy guy. If you are not careful, you will cause trouble. Look, he is so good that he took his son to Hongfu Temple to make a fuss, and I don't know who he looks like. He really spoiled him..."
Changsun Wuji said: "The King of Shang has always been like this. His true nature is not artificial and is enviable."
"I think I'm just brainless!" Li Shimin shook and said, "But after all, he is the son of his father's favorite, so he's just giving in. I won't talk about him anymore. I'm asking you to come today, I have a serious matter and want to discuss it with you!"
Changsun Wuji said respectfully: "Your Majesty, please speak!"
Li Shimin said casually: "What do you think of the prince?"
Changsun Wuji said without hesitation: "The prince is kind and filial, and he has been supervising the country for more than a year. He handles affairs in an orderly manner and can entrust great things."
"Yes!" Li Shimin sighed suddenly and said, "I think it's a bit inappropriate. Zhinu is filial and filial, and I'm very grateful to me. But he is kind and weak, and I'm afraid he can't defend this huge country. I think King Li Ke of Wu is good, King Li Keying of Wu is like me. I think I can entrust him to the world. What do you think?"
Say the most scariest words in the most casual tone.
Changsun Wuji shuddered directly, his mind was blank, completely inexplicable.
If Li Shimin talks about Li Tai and even wants to bring Li Chengqian back, even Li Yun and Li Zhen are more reliable than Li Ke.
Li Ke has no sense of presence among many princes.
Li Ke was granted the title of governor of Yizhou in the same year, and Li Ke was granted the title of governor of Yizhou, with only eight states. However, Li Tai was not only the governor of Yangzhou and the governor of Yuezhou, but also the fiefs of as many as twenty-two states, with a gap of nearly three times.
Moreover, Li Ke just made a trivial mistake and canceled Li Shimin 600 and demoted him to the lower fourth-rank governor.
You should know that the prince’s family is 800 households, and Li Ke directly sold only 200 to Li Shimin. As Prince Li Ke’s official position is only a fourth rank?
Among Li Shimin's many sons, Li Ke is the worst one.
If you find a son who is the worst and say "Yingguo is like me", can you entrust your country to the world?
Even though Changsun Wuji was quick-witted, he could not guess Li Shimin's intentions for a while, but he understood how to make a decision and immediately said: "Your Majesty must not be. The prince is kind and kind, and he is a rare lord guarding the city. I hope Your Majesty will think carefully..."
Li Shimin said dissatisfiedly: "But the auxiliary machine is your nephew, so he is so confident?"
Changsun Wuji felt nervous and couldn't help but sweat profusely. He hurriedly knelt down and said, "I am dedicated to the public and have no selfishness. I hope the emperor will clearly understand it. The prince now wants everyone to return to, and he will abolish it at will. It will definitely shake the foundation of the country and must be observed!"
Li Shimin paused and said, "What you said makes sense. This is a saying after drinking, so you don't have to take it seriously. Please retreat and don't let my wishes down."
Changsun Wuji slowly retreated.
Li Shimin stood there blankly, silently speaking.
Even if Changsun Wuji couldn't understand what he meant now, he would definitely figure it out after he went back.
Chapter completed!