The word "side by side" king of the Tang Dynasty

The conversation between Li Changqing and Li Xiuning was all heard by Changsun Wugao.

After she asked Gao Li to come over and ask about the canonization, she remembered that she had forgotten to ask him about which palace Wu Meiniang's residence would be.

But as soon as she reached the entrance of the hall, she saw the scene where Li Xiuning couldn't help but burst out, and heard Li Changqing's words of comfort to her.

After standing there quietly for a moment, Changsun Wugou looked away from Li Changqing and Li Xiuning, then turned around and left silently.

Changsun Wugou returned to the palace all the way. She ignored the greetings from the palace maids and eunuchs on the way. She kept thinking about the conversation between Li Changqing and Li Xiuning in her mind.

"One country, two queens... Your Majesty, even if you and I have been married for so long, am I still not as good as her in your heart?"

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Because the national treasury was overburdened, Li Changqing did not immediately launch a full-scale counterattack against the five countries. Instead, he chose to rest and recuperate, and make full preparations for the next year before fighting again.

None of the many ministers in the court objected. They proposed an immediate counterattack that day just because they were superior. After they calmed down, they realized the burden on the treasury.

The Tang Dynasty was a stable and prosperous country, and the weather was smooth throughout the country, with no natural disasters occurring.

In addition to attaching great importance to agriculture and vigorously building water conservancy projects, the industry and commerce in Datang have gradually got on the right track with the support of Li Changqing, and their development is very stable.

In addition, Li Changqing also ordered the opening of elementary schools across the country and issued a mandatory decree that any child over the age of six must enter a government-run elementary school to learn basic knowledge for three years.

Of course, the knowledge to be learned is not the classics of various schools, but the dictionaries specially compiled by Li Changqing's Ministry of Rites. Cultural undertakings must be developed with emphasis, and they must start from young children.

The Baijia Academy and the Royal Military Academy of the Tang Dynasty have also officially established a firm foothold, becoming a holy place that scholars and warriors all over the world yearn for.

The only drawback is that although these two colleges have cultivated many talents, there are no talents similar to Li Jing, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, etc. who are enough to serve as the mainstay of the Tang Dynasty.

This phenomenon makes Li Changqing feel very puzzling. Logically speaking, students graduating from these two colleges should not be so ordinary. How can they not even teach a talented person who is enough to govern the country?

With this doubt, Li Changqing specially called Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui over for discussion.

After listening to Li Changqing's question, the two looked at each other, and then Fang Xuanling cupped his hands and said:"Your Majesty, I personally think that it's not that we don't have great talents in the Tang Dynasty, but that those great talents have been buried.

Although Your Majesty has opened hundreds of schools, Colleges and military academies have greatly expanded the source of talents, but there are still many talented poor students who cannot afford to go to school, or who are not suitable for the content of the imperial examination. You must know that although many geniuses have outstanding abilities, they may not be able to pass the imperial examination. In this way, real talents will naturally be eliminated." After

Fang Xuanling said so much, what he actually meant to express was very simple. He just felt that the imperial examination method was too pedantic and still tested Confucian classics or rigid knowledge. Talents are still Being restricted.

When Wei Zheng heard this, he also echoed:"Your Majesty, that's exactly what happened. Take a good friend of the minister as an example. He has the ability to manage the world, and his strategic ability is a hundred times better than mine. However, he failed the three imperial examinations and finally chose to commit suicide. There are by no means a handful of examples like this."

Speaking of his friends, Wei Zheng's voice was full of regret.

After hearing this, Li Changqing closed his eyes and thought for a moment, then opened his eyes and said to the two of them:"This is indeed a drawback, but I have a good idea to solve this problem."

"The few people want to reform the imperial examination system, abandon the Confucian classics that were originally assessed, and link the examination content with the current national development, so as to select talents.

In addition, I have also started the palace examination selection, giving those who have passed the general examination but failed the selection a chance, and I have personally interviewed them to assess their talents."

After Li Changqing finished speaking, both Wei Zheng and Fang Xuanling's eyes lit up. This method can indeed screen out real talents to a large extent. It is much better than the previous imperial examination method!

Since ancient times, I don't know if there is It is really a pity that so many talents have failed in the imperial examination and have nowhere to put their ambitions and talents to use.

Before the two of them could speak, Li Changqing continued:"Although the problem of students from poor families having difficulty entering the academy cannot be solved. Total eradication, but there are ways to avoid it.

The widows can give recommendation quotas to county officials in various places, giving them the right to recommend talented people to study directly in the two major colleges, and all tuition fees will be waived."

"good! Great kindness! Your Majesty's thoughts are so broad that I cannot match them!"

Wei Zheng suddenly shouted, his face turned red, his eyes were full of excitement, and he praised again and again.

Fang Xuanling was also excited, but he was calmer than Wei Zheng, and asked:"But Your Majesty, if there is If the county magistrate uses this right to conduct transactions, wouldn't it be……"

Li Changqing's decision is certainly wise, but some local county officials are corrupt. If the recommended quota is resold, then the original intention of this decision will not be achieved.

"This is simple, just link the achievements of the people they recommend with their own political achievements. If the people they recommend have bad morals and talents, they will be punished, and in severe cases, they will be demoted. If they are truly outstanding in virtue and talent, they will be rewarded and, more importantly, promoted."

Li Changqing had already considered Fang Xuanling's concerns and replied with a smile.

Fang Xuanling suddenly understood, and then couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, and said embarrassedly:"I am worrying too much. Your Majesty is thoughtful, can I Your Majesty can naturally consider whatever comes to mind."

"Your Majesty, these three decisions of yours are very wise, but they may harm the interests of those wealthy families.……"

Wei Zheng's face was a little gloomy, and his expression was full of worry.

"This strategy is related to the Tang Dynasty's century-old plan. Anyone who dares to obstruct the implementation of the decree will be killed without mercy!"

Li Changqing's face was expressionless, with murderous intent in his eyes.

Now that the Tang Dynasty is under his control, even those aristocratic families must bow their heads!