Liu Cheng took the memorial handed over by Xun Yu and opened it.
The provisions on the scientific examination were clearly written.
The details of the scientific examination listed in the memorial were divided into literary examination and martial arts examination.
The main contents of the literary test include the Four Books and Five Classics, poetry and poetry, arithmetic, current affairs, and policy questions; the main contents of the martial arts test include fists and kicks, weapons, horse fighting, mounted archery, and art of war.
Each exam content has written rules and instructions on the exam method and how to score, which is very detailed.
Although there are still certain differences and shortcomings with the imperial examinations after the Tang and Song Dynasties, this era is already very advanced.
Liu Cheng was very satisfied and said to Xun Yu: "Very good, just follow this and implement it immediately.
In the name of issuing edicts to the world, conducting scientific examination systems in addition to the inspection and examination system, the two systems coexisted at the same time.
Anyone aged over three and under fifty, regardless of his or her background, rich or poor, can come to Chang'an to participate in the scientific examination held by the imperial court every three years.
On February 15 next year, the first national examination will be held at the Gongyuan of Chang'an City.
Those who pass the major examination and are on the list will be awarded official positions.
The details of the two examinations, the literary examination and the martial arts examination, are attached with the imperial edict."
"Yes."
Xun Yu readily agreed.
He could already foresee that a new era was coming.
The promotion of scientific examinations will definitely have a huge impact on the old bureaucracy.
The conduct of scientific examinations will inevitably attract talents from all over the world into the hands of the imperial court.
Although in this era, knowledge is still in the hands of a few people, the imperial court's trump card is not only scientific examinations, but also the school system that is about to be implemented.
The imperial court requires that every pavilion under the rule must have a school, and at least one gentleman of the appropriate age must be there.
Children are taught and taught knowledge; each county must have at least one academy run by the government, with at least three teachers teaching, and the children in each pavilion must pass the examination.
Students in the academies of each county must go to the academies in the county to study; each county government must build an academy, and the college must have at least one great scholar and a number of teachers.
Students from the academies in each county who pass the examination can go to the academy to study; There are at least three great scholars and a number of gentlemen, and students from each county college who pass the examination can go to the state schools to study; and the states recommend outstanding students to study in Taixue.
The national exam is held every three years and is open to students from all states and universities.
The first two National College Entrance Examinations did not impose the requirement that they must be students from a school.
As long as they are students, any student of the right age can take part.
The examination regulations attached with the imperial edict also stated that during the national examination, the imperial court would arrange board and lodging, and students were not required to bear living and accommodation expenses.
Registration for the examination began half a month in advance, and after registration, food and accommodation would be provided until the end of the examination.
The imperial decree was quickly conveyed to the area under actual control, which immediately aroused a huge and strong response.
Students from poor families and civilians felt that the opportunity had come, and celebrated with their hats.
The wealthy families sneered at this and were very dissatisfied.
In their view, The court's actions will undoubtedly reduce their children's chances of entering the officialdom and being promoted, and opposition will come one after another.
That day Xun Yu came to report to Liu Cheng: "My lord, judging from the feedback from the officials sent to investigate the response to the introduction of the scientific examination system, although there are many voices of opposition, most of the people welcome and I agree.
All counties and counties have begun to prepare for the establishment of schools, academies, colleges and institutions of learning.
This shows that our step We are on the right track.
The princes of Guandong are far away and have not received any news.
The news from Bashu is not smooth and no news has come.
But this is only a matter of time.
The students are very well informed, even if the imperial edict cannot As long as they get the news, they will definitely overcome all difficulties and come to Chang'an to participate in the scientific examination."
Liu Cheng nodded and said: "Well, after all, the children of the aristocratic family are only a minority.
Most young people are eager for knowledge and learning, and are also eager to get the opportunity to change their name and destiny.
I am not worried about this.
What I am worried about now is Zhang Jin's I don’t know what happened to Bian, whether he has arrived in Liangzhou.”
Xun Yu said: "Lord, don't worry, De Rong is extremely talented in the art of vertical and horizontal, and he will definitely be able to persuade Ma Teng to submit to the imperial court."
"I hope he can succeed.
Otherwise, we will have to spend more time to make him and Han Sui fight each other, but the result is that they will consume each other's strength, and this strength should originally belong to the imperial court."
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Wuwei City, Liangzhou Prefecture.
Ma Teng, wearing armor, an animal skin helmet and a golden sword, sat upright on the main seat.
The sixteen-year-old eldest son Ma Chao, wearing a battle armor, stood beside him with a sword hanging.
Sitting on the left side was Pang De, and on the right side was Zhang Ji.
There were more than a dozen generals and staff below.
Ma Teng asked: "Master Zhang, you came to Wuwei to meet me on behalf of the imperial court, why are you dressed like an ordinary merchant?"
Zhang Ji cupped his hands and said: "The prefect should know that there is still Han Sui between the imperial court and Liangzhou.
Now Han Sui's attitude towards the imperial court is unclear, and it is difficult for me to hold up the scepter given by the imperial court and walk out of his territory openly.
Passing by" Ma Teng nodded to express his understanding, and then asked: "I wonder what Mr.
Zhang's purpose is in coming to Wuwei this time?"
Zhang Ji asked rhetorically: "Does Governor Ma know who is in charge of the court now?"
"Of course I know this.
I heard that Liu Cheng, the former right general, is now named Sikong by the emperor and is in charge of the military and political affairs of the court.
I don't know if it is true."
Zhang Ji picked up the wine cup, took a sip, and said, "Yes, Liu Sikong ordered me to come to see Governor Ma first, instead of meeting Han Sui first.
Lord Ma, does he know why?"
Ma Teng originally didn't pay much attention to Zhang Ji's arrival, but after hearing Zhang Ji's words, he felt that things were not that simple, and said doubtfully: "Master Zhang, please help me clear up my doubts."
Zhang Ji said in a deep voice: "Because Governor Ma is a loyal queen, his ancestor, General Fubo, Ma Yuan, was such a hero.
He was unparalleled in loyalty throughout his life.
But now his descendants want to separatize Liangzhou, disobey the court's orders, and want to be the one who will be infamous for thousands of years."
Sinner, I am here just to give Governor Ma a chance to rein in his horse, so that his ancestors will not be humiliated under Jiuquan."
Ma Teng was accused to his face of wanting to separate himself from the throne and became king.
He suddenly became furious.
He slammed the table and shouted: "Zhang Ji, don't think that you are a messenger sent by the imperial court.
I don't dare to kill you.
Don't humiliate me like this."
How can I allow you to come?"
Zhang Ji immediately said: "I humiliate you, don't you have the idea of separatism and becoming king?"
Of course, Ma Teng didn't want to be misunderstood that he had the idea of separating himself as the king, and shouted: "I, Ma Teng, have never had the idea of separating myself and becoming the king?"
"Then why don't you listen to the imperial court's orders?
Is your position of prefect granted by the imperial court or is it your own?"
"It's not that I and I, Ma Teng, don't want to obey the orders of the imperial court.
It's just that the imperial court is dominated by treacherous sycophants, the government's policy is weak, and orders are changed every day.
The people are miserable.
If there is no one to lead Liangzhou, there will be chaos and the people will not be able to live."
Zhang Ji sternly rebuked: "So you took the post of governor yourself and didn't take the court seriously?
Is this the way to be a minister?
If all the officials and generals in the world were like you, wouldn't the world have been torn apart long ago, and the country would be deprived of its generals?"
A loyal minister never makes excuses for his mistakes.
He corrects them when he knows they are wrong.
Only a sycophant can speak wisely.
Tell me, is Ma Teng a loyal minister or a treacherous minister?"
Ma Teng's old face turned red and he shouted: "Of course I am a loyal minister."
"Since you are a loyal minister, why didn't you listen to the imperial court's orders?
Why did you join the Alliance to Defeat Dong and rebel against the imperial court?"
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"I said it was because the imperial court was dominated by traitors and the government was weak.
I am not attacking the imperial court, but traitors like Dong Zhuo."
Zhang Ji said coldly: "But now Dong Zhuo is dead."
Ma Teng retorted: "But the power of the government is still no longer in the hands of the emperor."
"The emperor placed the military and political power in the hands of Lord Sikong.
Naturally, the emperor had considerations.
As a minister, you questioned the emperor's decision.
Is this a sign of a loyal minister?
Your Majesty also said that he lacked talents and lacked interest in handling government affairs, so he gave up the military and political power.
Lord Sikong is in charge of the country and the people, which is beneficial.
Don’t you think His Majesty the Emperor is wise?
What would the world be like if the emperor were allowed to handle it himself?
Now the imperial court is flourishing under the auspices of Master Sikong.
The politics are clear and the officials are honest and honest.
Except for the territory controlled by the princes of Guandong, the society under the imperial court is stable and the people have recovered.
Production is very dynamic, but it is far less than during the reign of the late emperor and Dong Zhuo."
The lobby was quiet, and the officials and generals did not dare to express their anger.
The soldiers who came in from outside with weapons stood motionless behind Zhang Ji, all watching Ma Teng's reaction.
After a long time, Ma Teng sighed, waved to the soldiers, and asked them to retreat.
"Master Zhang, please tell me your specific purpose of coming."
Zhang Ji said: "If Mr.
Ma thinks he is still a Han official, he should submit to the imperial court and obey the imperial court's orders.
This time I came to see Mr.
Ma on the order of Mr.
Sikong.
It mainly depends on Mr.
Ma's wishes.
If Mr.
Ma does not If you are willing to submit to the imperial court and insist on separatism and becoming king, then please behead me, Zhang.
That’s right.
If Mr.
Ma is willing to submit to the imperial court, obey the orders of the imperial court, and obey the arrangements of the imperial court, then we will continue to talk about what conditions Mr.
Ma can put forward.
If I can make the decision, I will naturally satisfy Mr.
Ma.
If I can’t make the decision, , we will report it to Lord Sikong immediately and wait for Lord Sikong’s decision.”
Ma Teng didn't know exactly what conditions the court would give, what he would be asked to do, and what arrangements would be made for him.
He was unsure.
Moreover, he didn't trust Liu Cheng very much, and he didn't know if this man meant what he said.
He wanted to consider whether there would be a settlement in the future and once he had the intention to submit, how the court would deal with his soldiers.
Ma Teng thought for a long time and was unable to make a decision, so he said to Zhang Ji: "Master Zhang, let me have some time to think about it.
It's a bit late today.
How about we talk about it another day?"
Zhang Ji said: "It doesn't matter, I have a lot of patience":