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The lack of spiritual civilization is also undeniable.
Various acts that violate human ethics are commonplace.
Therefore, later generations have repeatedly emphasized the development of spiritual civilization.
"Yes, these two areas of knowledge can be transformed into productivity,"
"In other words, it can create more wealth for our Daliang."
"But it cannot affect a person's spiritual world,"
"The Confucian virtues of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness are still very necessary."
"Otherwise, the son will be unfilial, and the subject will be disloyal,"
"With the collapse of social order, even the Great Liang has become a sinner."
Wen Huanzhang said worriedly, "Then it will be three disciplines operating simultaneously."
"It's just that I'm afraid those who pass the imperial examinations will be even older."
Zhao Yuan smiled and said, "The purpose of the imperial examination is to select people who are capable of governing the country."
"It's not like we're choosing people with high academic qualifications."
"In the past, officials were selected based on their poetry and prose,"
"People like Su Dongpo were able to pass the imperial examinations by virtue of their literary talent,"
"But let them become officials,"
"But they may not be able to do anything that benefits the world or the people."
"The Wang Anshi Reforms,"
"Change the examination system to one based on classical texts and policy essays,"
"That's a significant improvement."
"After I started organizing the math,"
"I also learned some things about the imperial examination system,"
"This interpretation of the classics is nothing more than something Wang Anshi used to unify the thoughts of scholars across the land,"
"It doesn't have much to do with becoming an official,"
"Only those who are good at current affairs can be tested and appointed as officials."
"Since our Great Liang has created heaven and earth,"
"Reforms can be carried out boldly and decisively."
“Reduce the examination of classical texts,”
"The examination focuses on current affairs and policy."
"In this way, people won't have to spend too much time."
"Go ahead and memorize the contents of the scriptures and commentaries by rote."
Wen Huanzhang was also quite interested in transforming the world.
He himself failed the imperial examinations many times back then.
That's why I had no choice but to teach near Tokyo.
He was preparing to take a different path into officialdom.
Regarding the current imperial examination system
Wen Huanzhang naturally had many thoughts in his mind as well.
"Does Your Majesty not need to reopen the newly established mathematics and physics courses?"
Zhao Yuan thought for a moment,
"No need, isn't there a special subject called 'Mingfa' in the imperial examinations?"
After capturing Tokyo,
The Great Liang Dynasty then held its first imperial examination, taking advantage of the large number of scholars gathered there during the Song Dynasty.
Zhao Yuan, naturally aware of some aspects of the imperial examination system, nodded and said...
"The Mingfa Ke (明法科) examines and tests legal regulations."
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Zhao Yuan said, "I think we should use the imperial examination system to separate power throughout the land."
"The judges of Zhongming Law School can handle cases,"
"Those who pass the imperial examination will manage government affairs,"
"Restore the Ming Suan Ke (a type of imperial mathematics exam) from the Tang Dynasty,"
"The middle-ranking official can manage money and grain."
"Divide all officials in the land into three systems."
"Let them specialize in their own areas."
Zhao Yuan thought for a moment,
"Specialization is certainly a good thing,"
"But there still needs to be a hierarchy among them, right?"
Zhao Yuan said, "The prefect is in charge of administrative affairs."
"It can also govern officials within the territory,"
"However, the daily finances and case handling were managed by people from the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Finance,"
"Even if the prefect has objections,"
"We can't directly intervene either,"
"We must report this to the imperial court,"
"The imperial court will send someone from the same system to verify this,"
"Or the censor can investigate."
Wen Huanzhang nodded and said, "Your Majesty's idea is good."
"This allows them to specialize in their respective fields,"
"The powers of the prefect and the governor were also divided."
"These intellectuals won't be able to cause any trouble,"
"The old brothers from Liangshan have taken command of the military."
"I'm not worried about the military,"
"It's just that all political affairs have been left to those scholars,"
"But I'm still worried,"
"It would be better if power were decentralized,"
"Later, I will discuss the reform of the imperial examination system with Scholar Xu, Taoist Priest Zhu, and all the ministers."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yuan frowned and said,
"This world belongs to the Zhao family."
"That's because I have absolute power."
“They need to listen too,”
"When did the Emperor of Great Liang have to consult with them?"
"After Zhang Shuye entered officialdom,"
"They've been making me relinquish most of my power,"
"Political affairs were handled by the prime minister and the vice-minister."
“These days, Scholar Xu has also been standing with Uncle Zhang.”
"Although Zhao Mingcheng did not make a clear statement,"
"But we don't help either side."
Thinking of Hsu Kuan-chung,
A hint of pain flashed across Zhao Yuan's face.
He and Hsu Kuan-chung have been close friends for many years.
If it weren't for Wu Yong,
There would be no Great Liang as we know it today.
However, their long-standing friendship
However, they could not withstand the erosion of power.
Even though Xu Guanzhong was already the top civil official in the court.
But he still clung to the power he held.
They wanted to give the prime minister more power.
"Do these people really want to turn the Emperor of Great Liang into a mere seal?"
"They make decisions, and the emperor just stamps them?"
"Then wouldn't my Zhao family's empire become theirs?"
When Zhao Yuan got angry,
The voice unconsciously grew a few decibels.
The imperial guards outside heard the King of Liang's angry rebuke.
It is unknown to whom the King of Liang was angry.
Or slow down the horse's speed.
Or increase the horse's speed.
We moved a little further away from the carriage.
They were terrified of incurring the wrath of the King of Liang.
Wen Huanzhang shook his head.
He gestured to Zhao Yuan not to get angry.
"Your Majesty, Scholar Xu has done this..."
"It's also for the sake of the Great Liang."
"If imperial power is not restricted, what will happen if someone rises to power later..."
"I'm afraid we'll repeat the mistakes of Emperor Huizong of Song."
"And given the current situation,"
"It's not that serious,"
"Zhang Shuye only wanted to imitate the system of the Song Dynasty,"
"Weakening the emperor's power,"
"Strengthen the power of the prime minister."
"They weren't without reason,"
"According to them, there are now constraints,"
"It's unlikely that future generations will produce spendthrift emperors."