Chapter 444: Imperial Examination Reform(1/2)
Although Yang Fan cheated the aristocratic family, these people were so angry that they were all aimed at him.
Unfortunately, the Thunder God of the aristocratic family is very rainy!
Because Yang Fan's move caused trouble to the east, these aristocratic families had no handle on attacking them and could only temporarily stop the battle.
In the eyes of outsiders, Yang Fan had no money left, and all the money he earned was donated to the court for the construction of schools and various people's livelihood projects.
Instead, it suddenly became a model for serving the country and the people and an example for court officials.
Although these aristocratic families were very angry, these aristocratic families no longer dared to deal with Yang Fan blatantly.
In an instant, a conspiracy against Yang Fan was self-defeating.
Of course, although Yang Fan is already out of the world, as he gets closer to the imperial examination, Yang Fan becomes busier.
His Majesty Li Er attached great importance to this imperial examination, although the overall framework of the examination process inherited the original old system.
But after all, this imperial examination has also made many changes.
This requires the Ministry of Rites to formulate a rigorous and reasonable examination system and process for future reference and reference.
At this time, there were only more than two months before the Spring Examination exam, which was a tight time and heavy task.
Of course, this is not a problem for Yang Fan as a time traveler.
In just two days, Yang Fan plagiarized a complete set of imperial examination procedures.
Although it may not be perfect, Yang Fan believes that it is still relatively advanced and suitable.
After all, any system is gradually improved and developed, which not only depends on the advantages and disadvantages of the system itself, but also on the degree of compatibility between the system and the social background.
In general, Yang Fan has high expectations for this reform because it is a reform that has made history.
But Yang Fan also knew that the exam process would be very difficult.
Not to mention the deliberate obstacles of some aristocratic families, the foundation and influence of the imperial examinations in the former Sui Dynasty and early Tang Dynasty are still there, and people are greatly influenced by the old system.
The imperial examination system reformed by Yang Fan will definitely be fully accepted and will even clearly oppose it.
The most important point is that this is an era of aristocratic families and the monopoly of aristocratic families must be broken in order to choose the best and serve.
Looking at the past and present, the popularity of education is not achieved by printing a few cheap books, but by writing a few popular enlightenment books like "Yang's Enlightenment".
After all, there were too few scholars in the Tang Dynasty!
Almost every literate person is a child of aristocratic family or has unclear relationships with aristocratic family. It is rare for real poor students to be a family.
Only when education develops and breaks the situation of monopoly education among aristocratic families can the reformed imperial examination system truly work.
The heyday of the original historical imperial examination system was not until the Song Dynasty gradually reached its peak.
That's because during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms, the people of the world lived in poverty. Those aristocratic families that had stood for thousands of years collapsed in battles, which led to the huge weakening of the power of the aristocratic families.
The opportunities for ordinary people to read and read have increased greatly, and coupled with the strong support of the court, the imperial examination system has truly emerged.
A good system not only requires a suitable historical background, but also a social foundation, otherwise it would be just a joke.
It’s not a day to freeze three feet!
The Tang Dynasty still has a long way to go to support poor families to rise up and resist aristocratic families.
Of course, it does not mean that the aristocratic families were strong at this time, and the Tang Dynasty had no soil for imperial examination reform. It was just that they would be subject to great resistance in the implementation of the reform!
Since he has decided to do it, Yang Fan must do his best.
Therefore, after sorting out some of the procedures and precautions for the imperial examination system, he rushed to the Ministry of Rites.
Although Yang Fan is the Minister of Rites, these imperial examination procedures and precautions must be supported by everyone.
In particular, we need to get the support of great scholars such as Kong Yingda.
As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the ritual department, a sergeant standing guard immediately greeted him and said, "I have met Lord Shangshu."
Yang Fan looked up and found that he was an old acquaintance. He smiled slightly and asked, "So it's Liu Gui! Thank you for your hard work."
Yang Fan was still deeply impressed by this skillful sergeant.
When he first came to report as the Minister of Rites, Liu Gui gave him some tips, which also caused the former Minister of Rites to fall apart.
Seeing that Yang Fan still remembered his name, Liu Gui was slightly stunned, then he was bathed in spring breeze, and his face was flushed with excitement: "Mr. Marquis, I am not a little hard work, but thank you for your hard work!"
As a celebrity in front of the emperor, Yang Fan has become the Minister of Rites at a young age.
In the eyes of these big-headed soldiers, Yang Fan was simply as visible as the moon in the sky.
Such a person can actually remember his name, so why is it not honorable to have it?
No wonder there are rumors that although this marquis is inconsistent with the nobles, he is friendly and fraternal in the lower class.
When Yang Fan saw Liu Gui so excited that he couldn't speak, he did not blame him.
Of course he could understand Liu Gui's mood.
I remember in my previous life, a leader from the province came to inspect, and Yang Fan was the technical consultant of the project as the answer.
When the provincial leader called out his name affectionately, Yang Fan was also very excited.
Now, as the Minister of Rites, if he was placed in the future, he would be the top leader of various central departments, and his rank would be higher than that of ordinary provincial leaders. Liu Gui was very excited.
Yang Fan patted Liu Gui on the shoulder and asked kindly: "Well, you are not bad, are you a doctor in the host and guest office here? Please help call him over."
"Dr. Li works until the deposit every day before going back. He should still be in the duty room. The younger one goes to summon him immediately." Liu Gui answered quickly.
As he said that, he turned around and ordered another soldier, and hurried towards the host and guest service.
Of course, Yang Fan did not stay and walked towards his duty room.
To be honest, since he took office as the Minister of Rites, Yang Fan has not yet come to the Minister of Rites' duty room.
When he first entered the Ministry of Rites's Office, Yang Fan was still the Minister of Rites.
Unexpectedly, a year later, I was wearing a purple robe and was among the third-rank officials of the court.
It can be said that the flowers are similar every year, but the people are different every year!
With a sigh, Yang Fan tidied up some of his clothes, walked into the pay room with his head held high and his chest held high.
Obviously, the value room at this time should have been renovated, and the decoration style is a bit different from before, and it looks extremely elegant.
The ground is covered with thick wool carpets, with beams and columns in the lobby, painted buildings with red sandalwood shelves, tables of yellow rosewood, and marble screens.
There are two huge landscape paintings hanging on the east and west walls, and the entire room is elegant and luxurious. Each utensil is a fine selection of thousands of selected items.
It's a bit of a loser!
However, I feel relieved when I think about it!
Since becoming the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, the funds he has obtained for the Ministry of Rites have increased dozens of times.
Now that I am the boss of the Ministry of Rites, these subordinates have no reason not to do their office.
As soon as I sat on the soft chair, a rapid sound of footsteps sounded outside the door.
Immediately, a young man wearing a fifth-rank official uniform waited for him to come in. He had five badges and looked handsome.
The young man came to Yang Fan and saluted respectfully: "I am the one who is under Li Yi's mansion to pay homage to the Minister of Shangshu."
Looking at the energetic Li Yifu in front of him, it was difficult for Yang Fan to associate it with his future traitors in the Tang Dynasty.
To be honest, this guy's ability is absolutely amazing. Otherwise, Yang Fan would not have promoted him to the doctor of the home and guest.
You should know that some officials without background like Li Yifu who have been promoted from a sixth-rank official to a fifth-rank master's and guest doctor, and some of them will never reach the level of a lifetime.
But since following Yang Fan, Li Yifu has achieved it in just one year.
In addition to Li Yifu's real ability, Yang Fan's help is essential.
Of course, Li Yifu also knew who gave him his current status.
Therefore, in front of Yang Fan, Li Yifu seemed extremely respectful.
Regarding Li Yifu's mental state, Yang Fan nodded with satisfaction: "Well, it's not bad. I heard that you work diligently and come to work on duty every day. It seems that I have read the wrong person."
"Thank you for your cultivation, my subordinates are grateful. In order not to embarrass you, my subordinates can only work hard to live up to the expectations of the Minister of the Republic of China." Li Yifu quickly bowed and replied.
Yang Fan smiled slightly: "You don't have to be humble. As long as you do things seriously and be honest, the court will naturally see your efforts and will also give you corresponding good awards."
For a time, the Shangguan and his subordinates were in a happy and harmonious manner.
After the business was joking with each other for a while, Yang Fan asked: "Yifu, you also know that the spring imperial examination is coming soon. As the chief examiner of this time, I want to invite you to join the imperial examination committee. I wonder what you think?"
Li Yifu raised his head in surprise, but he didn't expect such a good thing to fall on his head.
Although I don’t know what the Imperial Examination Committee is.
But literally, it can be guessed that it must be for the imperial examination.
Since the establishment of the News Department, all the News Departments related to the imperial examinations have been in charge, and it is difficult for other departments to intervene.
Of course, as the direct leader of the News Department, Yang Fan has the right to bring people into it.
Li Yifu was so dizzy that he was smashed by this pie. He didn't believe his ears and said with gratitude: "My subordinates cannot repay the kindness of Lord Shangshu, and Yifu will definitely fight to the death in the future."
The imperial examination was an important national policy of the Tang Dynasty.
To be continued...