Datang: Hiding private money, exposed by Xiao Sizi

As far as Xiaolian is concerned, this selection system, for the common people, is to completely block the channels for the common people to rise.

It is impossible for those family officials to recommend talents, but it is impossible to recommend ordinary people, only their own family members.

And now.

The imperial examinations are open! !

This is a relatively fair path, the most important thing is... the world's scholars, hopeful! !

Imperial examination matters.

Yesterday, Changsun Wuji and others were already making arrangements, so after His Majesty announced today, all parties came out together, and the news spread throughout the streets and alleys in just two hours, even the farmers who worked in the fields had heard of it.

Hearing the news of the imperial examination at this time, those scholars in Chang'an City were really runny noses and tears. Reading is finally useful, and I am madly grateful to His Majesty Long En.

And those southern scholars who originally participated in the Chang'an City Poetry Fair and were about to return to the voyage, also stayed in Chang'an City again because of the imperial examination, and went to the bookstore to buy books, planning to live in Chang'an City for a long time and prepare for the imperial examination.

Strive to win the list! !

Not only did they buy books, but even many ordinary people went to bookstores to buy books. For them, since the imperial examination has a channel to become an official, they must do their best to fight for it.

Those who are officials know how capable and majestic they are, and they want to be one of them.

for a short time.

Countless people poured into the bookstores, and those bookstores in Chang'an City, which were originally suffering from poor business, suddenly ushered in a terrifying outbreak, and the doors of the bookstores were completely broken down.

…………

Longxi Li family.

Lobby.

Although the Li family in Longxi has five surnames and seven Wangs, there are not many guests in the family.

The Patriarch of the Li family in Longxi likes to be clean, so it is generally not too important. He asks those people to go to the branch office to discuss with the person in charge.

And today.

The threshold was broken! !

Patriarchs of aristocratic families who seldom interacted with each other came to his home, even the patriarchs of the five surnames and Qiwang also came.

"Ridiculous, Li Jia Erlang! You are too deceitful! He really dares to practice the imperial examination!!"

"Hmph, we gave him a hard time in the food disaster last time, and he wanted to get back his breath. It's really normal for a young man to be so angry."

"Normal? Such a stupid decision, no matter how angry he is, he shouldn't have made it!!"

"But he's just resigned. Is his position as emperor enough? Really want... to turn this day on his own initiative?!"

"Li Shimin is about to be the emperor, so it's not his job to engage in politics."

There was a lot of discussion among the prominent figures from the aristocratic families.

at this time.

As the host, the Patriarch of the Li family in Longxi did not speak, but his brows were full of anger, and his mood was not much better than those present.

Imperial examination!

He has not heard these two words for more than ten years.

"Erlang of the Li family, if you want to weaken our family through the imperial examination, you are really digging your own grave!!"

The Patriarch of the Li family in Longxi spoke slowly.

Seeing him talking, everyone present stopped talking.

If they can choose the Li family in Longxi as the place of discussion, they have already prepared to take the lead in following the arrangement of the Li family head in Longxi, as long as the decision is not too outrageous.

"Patriarch Li, tell me, what should we do?"

"That's right, Li's Erlang's actions were swift and swift, and he, Changsun Wuji and others have completely publicized the matter of the imperial examination. In just two hours, the people in Chang'an City know it. You will know, Datang resets the imperial examination!!"

"We should have an idea."

Everyone looked at the Patriarch of the Li family in Longxi.

"Everyone, it seems that you can trust the old man, and the old man is very pleased."

"Regarding this matter, the old man really has a plan, but... more specifically, it is a plan shared by our five surnames, seven Wangs, and seven patriarchs."

"Everyone, in the early years, my father united with the six masters, and started to plan a solution to this problem. Originally, if the Li family Erlang lived in peace, it would be fine, so the well water would not interfere with the river water, but now...hehe, he has crossed the line."

"Then... don't blame me for being ruthless, people in the world, it's time for you to suffer."

The Patriarch of the Li family in Longxi laughed back in anger, and happily drank tea in front of everyone, with confidence in his mind.

"This... Patriarch Li, what a clever plan?"

Pei Ji couldn't help asking.

The heads of the other aristocratic families also subconsciously approached him a little bit, hoping to hear about this wonderful plan as soon as possible.

"Well, it's a forbidden book!"

Patriarch Li's voice was extremely calm.

Since more than ten years ago, the disadvantages to the aristocratic family appeared after the previous dynasty set up the imperial examination, the previous patriarchs of the five surnames and Qiwang began to discuss what to do if the current emperor held the imperial examination for the future dynasties?Make a discussion.

After discussing this matter for several months, they finally found a safe solution.

That is, banned books! !

If you want to hold the imperial examination, you need scholars to be knowledgeable, and where do scholars get their knowledge?

Nature is a book! !

As long as the books are banned, only the children of their aristocratic families can read, and with the support of the officials of the aristocratic families, what's the matter with the opening of the imperial examinations?

Their aristocratic family participated after studying, but the people of the world did not study to participate. Even if the aristocratic family is a pig, they can pass the test of those "students" who have not studied, right? !

After confirming the "Banned Books" plan, Five Surnames and Seven Wangs began to make arrangements.

then.

Not all the books in the world are controlled by their family.

Therefore, the five surnames and seven Wangs work together to gradually nibble away at all bookstores for scattered people or other aristocratic families. They must firmly control all the books in the world under the hands of the five surnames and seven Wangs.

It was a rough start.

The Qiwang family with five surnames will spend a lot of effort to acquire a total of more than a dozen bookstores all over the world.

but……

After gaining acquisition experience, the acquisition speed will become faster and smoother in the future, and a set of reasonable acquisition experience can be derived from it.

It has completely turned the acquisition of bookstores into an industry.

Acquisition of bookstore terminals, bookstore front-end printing boards and other industries.

After more than ten years, not to mention all books in the world, at least [-]% of them are controlled! !

It can be said that as long as they have a thought, ninety percent of the bookstores in the world will shake it.

"Banned books? Can this plan really come true?"

Pei Ji couldn't believe it.

Physically emptying the entire world of scholars is indeed a vicious move.

At that time, people all over the world will watch the imperial examinations come out, but there will be no books for them to read, and they will even backlash against the court, saying that the court may just pretend to let those aristocratic families have a good reputation.

What a great plan! !

but……

Can it really be done? !

He knows the power of the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes.

But...how big is the whole world? !

Five Surnames and Seven Hopes, no matter how powerful they are, can they ban all books in the world? !

"Hehe, Pei Ji, this old man is well aware of your worries, and thinks it's impossible when things happen. This is also the reason why your Pei family has you in charge, and you are a high-ranking official, but you still can't squeeze into the top family."

"My five surnames are Qiwang. Whenever something happens, I will turn the impossible into possible, no matter how outrageous it is. But you, Pei Ji, are not like this."

Looking at the pensive Pei Ji with deep meaning, the Patriarch of the Li family in Longxi withdrew his eyes and continued to speak.

"The whole world, hehe, it sounds very intrusive, but if you actually check it carefully, you will find that you only need to control a part of the books."

"Since the imperial examination was abolished more than ten years ago, the common people know that reading is useless, and they throw away books and burn them one after another. Even if there are people who wait and see, there has been no scientific action in the past ten years, and their hearts will be shaken, and they will be disappointed again and again. Abandon the books in the middle."

"For the common people, practicality is the most authentic, and reading is useless and has no way out. In their view, it is a waste of time and a waste of time. Naturally, they will not spend a lot of money to buy books."

Books were extremely precious in the Tang Dynasty.

A book needs a lot of money, which is not affordable for ordinary families.

After more than ten years, there are very few private book collections. In addition, [-]% of the bookstores in the Tang Dynasty are controlled by their aristocratic families. As long as they ban them, where can those people buy books from? !

The number of readers will be greatly reduced! !

In disguise, there will be fewer obstacles for their aristocratic family members to obtain fame.

"Just wait and see, Pei Ji, and everyone, let's see how I can show you this jaw-dropping show!!"

The Patriarch of the Li family in Longxi smiled even more.

Immediately after drinking the tea, Meteor walked out quickly.

He wants to arrange everything! !

Logically speaking, he only needs to order the people below to do these things.

but……

The matter of the imperial examination is very important, and in addition to being established in front of the heads of many aristocratic families, he can't tolerate any mistakes! !

The majesty and strength of the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes must be maintained forever! !

…………

When the news of the decision of the head of the Li family in Longxi came out.

In an instant.

The dark guards belonging to their family were mobilized in groups, rushing to bookstores in all directions of Chang'an City.

Suzaku Street.

a certain bookstore.

"Shopkeeper, I want to buy a copy of [Mencius]!"

"【Book of Songs】, I want 【Book of Songs】!!!"

"I want [Sun Tzu's Art of War], I want to be a great general!!"

The threshold of the bookstore was overwhelmed, and countless voices of buying books kept coming.

"Okay, okay, everything."

The shopkeeper of the bookstore couldn't stop smiling from ear to ear. Such a grand event hadn't happened in nearly ten years. It was really not easy.

Just as he was about to order his buddies to sell books, out of the corner of his vision, he found the private guard of the Li family in Longxi walking towards them.

The shopkeeper of the bookstore shuddered.

Immediately put down all the movements in your hands and wait for that person to arrive.

The dark guard walked into the bookstore, leaned into his ear, whispered a few words before leaving.

When the shopkeeper of the bookstore heard the order, his eyes widened.

Immediately, as if facing a formidable enemy, he told the guys not to open the store, because no books are sold today, so the store is closed.

"What's going on? Why did the shopkeeper close the door?!"

"Ahhh, I haven't bought [The Book of Songs] yet."

"Open the door, shopkeeper, open the door! The children at home are anxiously waiting for the book to read!!"

"Why didn't you sell books all of a sudden? What did that person say to you just now? The shopkeeper, open the door quickly! Stop making trouble!!"