Han Shizu

Chapter 971 The 15th Year of Qianyu

Qianyou 15th year (962), spring, February.

Because of Chun Wei, Tokyo became obviously more lively. Scholars from all directions gathered in the capital to add a touch of bright color to the prosperity of Tokyo.

The development of things is sometimes bizarre. In the early years of Qianyou, there were gaps in various codes, but the emperor paid special attention to scientific research. He wished it could be held every year, and every time he recorded The number of Jinshi is several times or even ten times higher than that of previous generations.

However, up to now, the imperial court's various systems of imperial examinations have been perfected, and a three-level examination system from local to central has also been established.However, since the ninth year of Qianyou, there have been several delays. Only in the autumn of the 12th year of Qianyou, an imperial examination was held, which was regarded as quenching the thirst of scholars waiting for the examination in prefectures and counties.

Speaking of which, in name, this spring is the second time since the founding of the country.According to the emperor's will, from now on, the three-year exam will be a regular exam and considered a regular system.

It's just that, compared with the first year's full admission, the requirements for scientific examinations are now higher. For literati, the benefits of the early days of the country have faded a lot, and the number of students enrolled in each subject has also dropped sharply, which is strictly controlled.One is that there are not so many vacancies for big men, and the other is that if the street is bad, it will be worthless.

However, when Liu Chengyou was in power, no matter how he changed, he still paid more attention to the practical and comprehensive ability of scholars.It is difficult for a person who is a dead reader to gain insight. No matter how good the article is, on Liu Chengyou's side, he can at most be a secretary and clerical work. Even if he has no knowledge of politics and government affairs, he can't even do clerical work well.

Of course, Liu Chengyou still respects erudite scholars and well-educated Confucians. The Sanguan and the Hanlin Academy also accommodated a large number of talents, and the local government also gave them more treatment. In terms of scholarship and morality, they were still supported.

Even so, the literati's enthusiasm for the imperial examination has not faded, but has become more active, almost sharpened their heads and drilled into it.Especially when going to Beijing to take the exam, this is an opportunity to gain a starting point for an official career.

As the country returned to governance, politics gradually stabilized, and the economy tended to prosper. In the current Han Dynasty, the spring of literati had not yet fully arrived, but the era of fierce warriors was completely over.The improvement of various systems, for civil servants, can see that it is a broad road.

This year's chief examiner is Liu Wensou, Minister of the Ministry of Rites. This man is quite accomplished in the selection of talents in the imperial examination. He is well-known for his knowledge of people.

During the period when the scholars were preparing for the exam, the emperor Liu Chengyou went out of the palace in casual clothes, and made a private visit in a micro-clothes, but it was not the people in the market.Under the strict guards, the car stopped in front of the palace, and Liu Chengyou, who was dressed in black silk, got out of the car.

"Daddy!" The crisp call was very pleasant.

"Don't worry!" Liu Chengyou showed a gentle smile on his stern face, looking at the delicate-looking girl standing on the shaft of the car.

He wanted to hug her, but she was not happy, but let Liu Cheng hold her hand, and jumped to the ground by himself.This girl is naturally the eldest princess Liu Jia, the emperor's favorite daughter, who is now nine years old.

"Go and call the door!" He ordered a servant beside him who had changed into regular clothes.

"Yes!"

Liu Chengyou's eunuch head changed again, this time an old eunuch, over 50 years old, named Sun Yanjun, who had served as a servant in the Tang and Jin courts.

As for the former Sun Yanxi, he was executed by Liu Chengyou's order.The reason also lies in the construction of the Zhaolie Temple. During the period of supervision, he served many civilians and killed a lot of people. At the same time, he built it too glamorously, and disturbed the local area in order to provide for the construction.

The emperor attached great importance to Zhaolie Temple, so regarding its construction, all aspects were coordinated, which gave Sun Yanxi a chance to show off his power.It wasn't until Liu Chengyou inspected the project that he noticed the abnormality and was furious.Immediately afterwards, various accusations about Sun Yanxi came one after another, including some illegal acts during the Northern Expedition when he returned to Beijing to recuperate due to illness.

As a result, he was executed, which was an insignificant matter for the Han Dynasty, but for Liu Chengyou, it planted a thorn in his heart.

Sun Yanxi, once the head of the servants, the emperor's close servant, in the palace, apart from Zhang Dejun, he is the only one.During the time of serving by Liu Chengyou's side, he was respectful and obedient, although he was slow in speech and not quick in action, but Liu Chengyou used it smoothly.However, where Liu Chengyou couldn't see, there was such a hateful face.

At the same time, Zhang Dejun was also angered.As the envoy of the imperial city, would Zhang Dejun not have noticed Sun Yanxi's crime?According to him, it is not good to rush into it before there is any evidence.But this kind of excuse, how can Liu Chengyou be convinced, if evidence is needed, why are there so many reports after he inspected the project?
The fact is that Zhang Dejun is behind it. As for the reason, it is also very simple. There are conflicts between the two.And Zhang Dejun has been silently waiting for the opportunity, and after grasping his fatal handle, he will push him again.
Knowing this, Liu Chengyou found an excuse to scold him severely, which was regarded as a warning.Facts have proved that people's hearts are unpredictable, and it is not easy to control a person, especially for a person who holds a certain amount of power in his hands.People like Zhang Dejun, when faced with matters related to interests and safety, can not help but seek personal gain.

What Zhang Dejun was smart about was that he didn't touch the bottom line and limited the matter to the infighting of domestic slaves and lackeys.

The palace is not the mansion of any prince or county prince, but the residence of Wang Pu, a chancellor and scholar of the Chongzheng Palace. The courtyard is medium in scale, without luxury, less gorgeous scenery, not many children and servants, but strict rules.

Just like a bad guest came to the door and refused to let him know, Liu Chengyou directly put him in charge and led him to see Wang Pu.And the accompanying guards were also unceremonious, occupying various places and sealing off the courtyards.

After passing through several tortuous corridors, he was led to the room where Wang Pu was located by the trembling steward.Before anyone arrived, a few coughs could be heard, and the air was filled with a faint fragrance of medicine.

Stepping into it and looking around, what you see is Wang Pu lying on the sickbed.On the side of the couch, his eldest son Wang Yan was serving the medicine respectfully. When he raised his eyes and saw Liu Chengyou, the expressions of both father and son changed slightly.

Wang Yu put down the medicine bowl, stood up and fell to his knees, while Wang Pu struggled to get up: "How can your Majesty come in person?"

"Don't get excited, you're inconvenient, lie down!" Seeing this, Liu Chengyou immediately said, and immediately gestured to Wang Yan.

Seeing this, Wang Yu also got up quickly, took the pillow, and helped the old man sit up.Liu Chengyou sat directly by the couch, and the princess Liu Jia also sat down with her. Her calves were heavy and lively, but she was very obedient when she should be well-behaved.

"I don't know that Qing is so seriously ill!" Looking at Wang Pu's sallow and thin face, Liu Chengyou sighed.

Wang Pu's voice seemed lacking in energy, still showing his awe of the emperor, he said: "It is the sin of the minister to defile His Majesty's holy body with the bad luck of soup and medicine!"

"You don't have to be like this!" Liu Chengyou comforted: "Since I am the Eucharist, I am invulnerable!"

Compared with the official history, Wang Pu has continued his life in a big wave, but after all, he just continued his life. With his dedication to state affairs, he has exhausted his mind and body, and it is not easy to survive until now.In the past three years, I have been hesitant, until the winter of last year, I finally got sick.

Speaking of his illness, there are only four words, he became sick from overwork.

"Qing is an important minister of the country, a man of meritorious service. He has worked hard for the country for more than ten years, and he still needs to take good care of him. Don't take care of him!" Liu Chengyou said with some emotion.

Hearing this, Wang Pu grinned slightly, and there was a smile on his sickly face, his eyes were sunken, but his eyes were glowing, and he replied: "This rotten body of the minister can only be continued with medicine stones. Those who are still struggling to recover, just hope to see the unification of the Han Dynasty with their own eyes, then, even if they die, there will be no regrets!"

Wang Pu's words were full of enthusiasm for unity and the country, and Liu Chengyou couldn't help being moved.Looking at him, Liu Chengyou spoke concisely, like a solemn promise: "Your wish will come true!"

"With your Majesty's heroic talent, you can conquer it!" Wang Pu was also sure, looking at Liu Chengyou: "Your Majesty plans to start the Southern Expedition?"

Nodding his head, Liu Chengyou didn't shy away from this matter: "Three years of resting the army to support the people, it's time to end this chaotic world!"

"The minister congratulates His Majesty in advance, sweeping across the south of the Yangtze River, clarifying the universe, and restoring peace!" Wang Pu's old voice seemed a little bit stronger.

Seeing that he was a little excited, Liu Chengyou hurriedly comforted him.

"You have been idle at home for three years!" In order to take care of the sick, Liu Chengyou talked with Wang Pu for a while, and then turned his attention to Wang Pu.

Wang Yu was in his early thirties, with a mustache, ordinary appearance, and a thin figure. In terms of bearing, he was completely incomparable with his father, but there was a hint of shrewdness in his eyes.

Hearing the question at this time, his mind moved slightly, and he quickly responded: "Return to Your Majesty, that's right!"

Wang Yu was originally an officer in the Forbidden Army. The highest military rank was the commander of the Third Army of the Left Wing of the Wujie Army.It was also because of Wang Pu's relationship, otherwise he wouldn't have been pushed to the end.

"It's not a problem to stay at home all the time, it's time to come out and do things for the court!" Liu Chengyou said.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Wang Yan was overjoyed and said hastily.

He frowned a little. To be reasonable, he should be more or less humble, especially when his father was sick.

Here, Wang Pu pushed back Wang Yu, and said to Liu Chengyou with emotion: "Your Majesty wants to use Wang Yu, more or less because of the old minister's face, and I feel it in my heart. However, knowing a son is like a father, Wang Yu is like a middle-class person, with a little Short talent, but narrow-minded, eager for quick success, His Majesty can use it, but not too much."

Looking at Wang Pu, the surprised look on Liu Chengyou's face quickly subsided, he pondered for a while, and then sighed: "Qing is so open-minded, you can be the ultimate minister!"

When he left the palace, Liu Chengyou felt a little heavy. Wang Pu's condition was not optimistic. As he said, he was almost holding on, and wanted to see the day when he would rule the world.
(End of this chapter)