After some discussion, the preliminary review of the "Imperial Examination Manual" was passed with the support of the overwhelming majority of people in the Ministry of Rites.

Of course, Yang Fan's tough attitude is indispensable.

Since Kong Yingda and several other great scholars have already expressed their clear support.

Yang Fan struck while the iron was hot and went to the palace without stopping to report.

At this time, His Majesty Li Er was having a meeting with Chang Sun Wuji and other ministers of the DPRK and Central Government in the Political Hall, which saved Yang Fan a lot of trouble.

After everyone carefully browsed the "Scientific Examination Manual", they all sighed in their hearts, Yang Fan really has a great talent.

The plan proposed in the "Imperial Examination Manual" is undoubtedly the most reliable.

Not only can it appease the aristocratic families, but it also leaves an opportunity for ordinary people and poor scholars to rise. It is simply killing two birds with one stone.

However, Wei Zheng frowned and pondered for a long time, then asked in confusion: "The details of this plan are almost perfect. Even if one or two points are not realistic, they can be adjusted during the preparation process."

"But there is one thing I don't understand here. Why should separate miscellaneous education and imperial examinations be added?"

"It's just a matter of other miscellaneous studies. Business is a minor path. I think it's completely unnecessary!"

Yang Fan narrowed his eyes and tried to think of countermeasures. He never expected that the first person to ask questions would be this smelly and stubborn old stubborn.

Due to the limitations of the times and the deep-rooted thinking of the ancients who only respected Confucianism, it is really difficult to get these old die-hards to accept the "lowly" way of business.

In front of these people, Yang Fan's official position and qualifications seemed to be much weaker, and he was really worried.

After all, except for the scene of a hundred flowers blooming during the Warring States Period, the Hundred Schools of Thought never had a more prosperous period after that.

As the First Emperor of Qin burned books and harassed Confucians, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty only respected Confucianism, and the other hundreds of schools of thought were pushed to the bottom.

Even Legalism, Confucianism, and Mohism, which developed brilliantly during the Warring States Period, could only be reduced to tools of the ruling class in the end.

The Mohists disliked the rulers for their "militancy".

Legalism's philosophy of enriching the country, strengthening its military, and ruling the country by law has gradually lost its original meaning.

Legalism emphasizes "no distinction between intimacy and distance, no distinction between high and low, and one is determined by the law" and has put forward a complete set of theories and methods.

This provided an effective theoretical basis for the centralized Qin Dynasty that was later established.

The later Han Dynasty inherited the centralized power system and legal system of the Qin Dynasty, which were the political and legal subjects of ancient my country's feudal society.

As a major faction, Legalism has put forward far-reaching ideas and concepts of governing the country by law.

This is enough to show that Legalists attach great importance to the legal system and regard law as a mandatory tool that is conducive to social rule.

These ideas that embody the construction of the legal system have been used ever since and have become the main means of rule for centralizers to stabilize social unrest.

However, today's Legalist theory is just a castrated version, and the ideas of "no distinction between kinship and distance, no distinction between high and low, and one is bound to the law" cannot be reflected at all.

Because of imperial power, aristocratic families, and nobles, these people are often above the law.

Today, Legalism has become a tool used by rulers to manage the people.

In conjunction with the castrated version of Confucianism, rulers were given the cloak of benevolence, so "taking Confucianism as a model and governing the country by law" was most popular among rulers.

As for commercial trade, it can be said that in the land of China and throughout the history of feudal society, it has never been taken seriously.

What causes this?

In fact, Yang Fan didn't know the root cause, but he believed that it was not just a simple matter of only respecting Confucianism.

Perhaps it can be attributed to the fact that most businessmen value profits and the world does not like it...

But this doesn't make sense. You have to know that even if other miscellaneous subjects are not popular, there are still many successful cases.

In the entire feudal society, not only medical masters and agricultural masters can be found everywhere, but there are still many of them, but only the ancient "entrepreneurs" rarely leave their names.

In Yang Fan's view, this result is actually related to the vision and prejudices of feudal society.

The imperial examination only tests the Four Books and Five Classics. Of course, everyone rushes to study the Four Books and Five Classics, and learn the way of the saints who are full of benevolence, righteousness and morality.

Of course, I look down upon small roads such as business roads.

The reason why Yang Fan dared to add business studies to the subjects of the imperial examination was that he naturally had to prepare a plan to deal with questions.

The stinky habit of Confucian students thinking they are the only ones is not something they only have after learning the eight-legged essay.

Because the content of Confucianism is inherited from the same origin, it is the result of the influence of the castrated version of the 'sage' thought.

Today, Yang Fan dares to brave the disapproval of the world and include business (economics) as part of the imperial examination. This is after careful consideration.

In Yang Fan's view, even if business cannot be included as one of the main subjects in the imperial examination, it must be added to make people all over the world aware of the importance of this subject.

So Yang Fan asked back: "Excuse me, Mr. Wei, do you think our Tang Dynasty only needs talents who only read the books of sages? Can people who read the books of sages be loyal to the emperor and patriotic?"

Unexpectedly, Yang Fan would ask such a question, Wei Zheng pondered for a moment and said: "It is undeniable that the development of the country cannot be separated from the contributions of all walks of life, but from another perspective, most of the people who read the books of sages are young people who are loyal to the emperor and patriotic.

Talented."

As if he had expected Wei Zheng's answer, Yang Fan asked with a smile: "Since those who read the books of sages are not necessarily loyal and patriotic, if we only care about lofty things like the Four Books and Five Classics, we will neglect living with the people.

Isn’t it biased to follow closely related paths?”

"What's more, if the prerequisite for loyalty to the emperor and patriotism is to study the Four Books and Five Classics of Confucian classics, wouldn't that go against the sage's principles of equality, benevolence, and tolerance?"

"Furthermore, Mr. Wei also said that the purpose of the imperial examination is to select young talents who are loyal to the emperor and patriotic, but young talents who only read the books of sages will not be able to govern the country well. Why don't we let some 'miscellaneous students' serve the empire.

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These words shocked everyone!

Because this is something they have never dared to imagine, and it has subverted everyone's understanding.

Changsun Wuji immediately interjected: "Zhongyihou, you are young and have little knowledge, so it is natural that you do not think carefully."

"Studying the Four Books and Five Classics does not necessarily mean being loyal to the emperor and patriotic. But if you don't study the Four Books and Five Classics, you probably don't know what it means to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country."

"So, I think taking the Four Books and Five Classics Confucian classics as the main direction of the exam is the most important thing."

"As for the way of business, it is really a lowly path, and it is impossible to reach the realm of elegance. How can it be compared with the way of sages and sages? The loyal and righteous princes should distinguish the priorities, and do not go astray and use forceful sophistry."

Changsun Wuji smiled and looked like an elder teaching the younger generation, but the words coming out of his mouth were hiding traps.

Yang Fan only proposed to allow miscellaneous students to participate in the imperial examination, but did not say that their share would be equivalent to the Four Books and Five Classics.

But this old fox deliberately said that it was parallel to the teachings of sages and sages such as the Four Books and Five Classics, simply to make Yang Fan offend all the Confucian disciples in the world!

Wei Zheng smiled and said nothing, watching how Yang Fan retorted.

His Majesty Li Er was still there and seemed not to care about the arguments among the people at all...

Of course, Yang Fan could also see the trap deliberately dug by Changsun Wuji, so he said seriously:

"Zhao Guogong is old and his eyesight is really dim. No wonder he always likes to teach others in the tone of his elders."

"However, this is the political hall, and what is being discussed now is the national affairs of the Tang Dynasty that will last for thousands of generations. Although I always respect Duke Zhao, I would like to ask Duke Zhao to pay attention to the occasion."

"As a minister of the Ministry of Rites, I asked Duke Zhao to discuss with each other as colleagues. It would be unreasonable to bully the juniors based on their age and experience. Turtles and bastards can live for a thousand years. Does Zhao Guogong still want to consult them?"

The sharp counterattack was like taking gunpowder, which made everyone dumbfounded!

Yang Fan has absolutely no moral ethics.

Although Changsun Wuji meant to deliberately set a trap, how could it be used as a metaphor for people?

Changsun Wuji was stunned for a moment, and then his face turned green, and he said angrily: "Marquis Zhongyi, not only do you not know what humility is, but you also don't know how to respect your elders. Are you not worthy of being a son of a man?"

No one could bear to be criticized by Yang Fan with righteousness and righteousness.

What's more, Changsun Wuji has always been aloof, how could he have ever been so wronged?

In fact, after Yang Fan said this, he regretted it a little!

After all, this is exposing the other party's face in person, but who makes this guy want to dig a hole for himself again!

Just now in the Ministry of Rites, Changsun Chong kept making things difficult for him, and of course he vented his anger on Changsun Wuji.

What's more, since he had an unclear relationship with Changsun Wuji, Yang Fan naturally believed that he and Changsun Wuji were equals.

Naturally, he couldn't stand the attitude of Changsun Wuji, the elder, lecturing the younger ones.

However, it was impossible to make Yang Fan admit his mistake.

So I could only pretend to be crazy and say aggrievedly: "What did Mr. Zhao Guo say? I don't respect you at all. What I said is the truth. Do you think you will live longer than the bastard? If that is the case, I am willing to apologize."

Regarding Yang Fan's rogue behavior, His Majesty Li Er could only helplessly stroke his forehead and scold him: "Marquis Zhongyi, this is an important place of the imperial court. How can you not allow you to act recklessly without apologizing quickly?"

This bastard doesn't look like an official, he just acts like a gangster.

I don’t know why the relationship between Yang Fan and Changsun Wuji is so tense, and they start fighting each other when they meet.

This is the political hall, so many important ministers are present, but they don't give any face, and completely offend Changsun Wuji to death. It is really unwise.

As the emperor, His Majesty Li Er cannot let things go.

Changsun Wuji puffed and puffed, looking at Yang Fan angrily, but he didn't know how to answer.

However, he wanted to see even more how Yang Fan would react when the emperor lost his temper!

Yang Fan looked aggrieved and said: "Your Majesty, I have been wronged!"

"As the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and as a model for all officials, Zhao Guogong not only failed to support the underachievers, but also deliberately wanted the ministers to be criticized by Confucian scholars all over the world, sabotaged the imperial examination reform, and shook the foundation of the empire. Is this what an elder did?"
To be continued...