Li Changji smiled and said: "Between you and me, we have been friends for many years, don't say a little bit of fame, even if you ask me to give you my life, I don't care." ”

Zhou Shuitian didn't say much, and it's hard to say anything about this matter now.

Three days later, Wu Xiucai returned the gift and gave four sets of clothes for the four seasons, as well as some silver taels.

Li Changji was originally reluctant to take it, but in the end, he accepted it under the persuasion of Zhou Shuitian.

Liang Fayao also found Li Changji and told Li Changji that according to his current knowledge, he would be able to participate in the scientific examination in a few years and realize his ambitions.

Because of this relationship, after Liang Fayao got out of school, he often summoned Li Changji to teach some lessons in private.

March has arrived, and the capital is as lively as usual.

Talented people from all over the world have arrived one after another, and the interest of the saints in this matter is far greater than that of selecting the virtuous and virtuous Fang Zheng ten years ago.

He asked the people from the Tianguan Mansion and the Chunguan Mansion to arrange that the thirty talents recommended this time would ask questions separately to express his importance to this time.

On the sixth day of the first month of March, these talents arrived at Wenying Hall, and after sitting down according to their ranks, the test papers were issued.

Chen Shihong got the scroll on it, but he asked about raising and teaching, for these two, the sage thinks that it has not been done yet, although the imperial court is in the field, and the trees and animals are widespread. But there are still homeless people in the opposition in this world, and many people still can't afford to be at home.

As for the people, starting from Emperor Wu, he admired the school and understood the etiquette, but the saints felt that the appointment was able to win people, and the talents in the world could not be used by the saints.

Chen Shihong looked at two questions, the first question of the game, he first put forward, we should strictly prohibit idle idlers, not let these people bad morals, the second is to severely punish those who set up clever names, wanton exuberance and harsh levies, so as not to hurt the people's hearts, the people can not be satisfied with a year of farming, and naturally they will be free to go and unwilling to farm.

The third point is to select officials to assist the imperial court in governing the world. Of course, these people may not all be virtuous and good ministers, they can understand the people's feelings, and when the time is right, they can go to persuade farmers to cultivate and raise silkworms.

Later, Chen Shihong still said the old cliché, to three years of performance appraisal, this matter has been mentioned by the court many times, but it is difficult to implement it, if it is really possible to advance those who have merit and retreat, then it can really be ruled by the arch.

This is about raising the people, and on the aspect of the religious people, Chen Shihong also put forward his own opinions, and there are many idle people here, not only in the poor and remote areas, but also in some big cities.

There is this problem because those people who are weathered by the rules are addicted to the peaceful and prosperous times, and they are complacent, and they do not know that the atmosphere in the city has deteriorated. And they regard etiquette as red tape, and if they are unwilling to follow it, they will naturally not carry out indoctrination.

This official is like this, and the small people below naturally do whatever they want, and the world is bad because of this.

To solve this problem, first of all, it is necessary to strictly prohibit those heresies that deceive the world, and at the same time to put a stop to the atmosphere of arrogance and extravagance.

As for the scholars, Chen Shihong said that Lin Quan's set was good, but the imperial court did not implement it, which made people feel regretful.

Originally, these were almost enough, and then Chen Shihong was on a whim, so he continued to say the principle of upward and downward effect, if you want to teach the people, then the saint must first be sincere and righteous.

He persuaded the saints that daily scriptures and feasts are indispensable, and that they should not regard the scriptures and history as fictional texts, and do not believe that there is a way to govern the country in the scriptures and history. Don't treat these as stories, just listen and play without thinking deeply.

In addition, there are also virtuous doctors who serve around the saints, and what these people say must be good words, and what they do must be good deeds, and in this subtle way, the saints can achieve the way of the inner and outer kings.

Chen Shihong finished it, and after reading it, he finally wrote a sentence that the ministers braved the power of the sky, and they were so trembling that they couldn't help it. Yes, you are right.

Chu Jishan got the scroll, but it was the sage who said that since ancient times, the founding emperor created a foundation and would leave a long-term policy for future generations. For example, it has been more than 100 years since Chengping today, the good law and good intentions of this ancestor are really perfect, and there are no drawbacks?

Chu Jishan saw the sage say this, thought about it before writing, he first followed the sage's meaning and said that when this law was first established, there were no drawbacks, but if this law was implemented, there would be drawbacks. This is because there are drawbacks, so it is necessary to save the drawbacks.

But how to save the evils, Chu Jishan didn't dare to talk nonsense, and talked about it according to the Confucian set. The first is the cultivation of virtue, he said that virtue is the foundation of the law, and without virtue, it is like making a boat out of clay but not crossing a river, and painting a loaf of bread on the earth but not satisfying hunger.

However, after all, this is a cliché, he still said a little practical, saying that the laws of the dynasty are created by diligence, in the past, Taizong said to the ministers, it is difficult to start a business, there is no time to eat, and there is no sleep at night.

Sejong also said: "A man is in charge of all opportunities, but if he is lazy all his life, he will be stagnant, and his troubles will be unspeakable." ”

Zhongzong also said: "The world is big, and the general affairs are so good, how can we be lazy, and if we are lazy, everything will be done." ”

Chu Jishan said this, thought about it, and added how to cultivate virtue, first of all, as soon as he thought about it, he must think carefully about whether this matter is harmful to the world, and if the order is issued, he must also think about whether this decree is beneficial to the people. This has to be beneficial and harmless in order to get from it.

As for diligence, it is the rooster that crows, and I have to think about what I use today, and after a few days, I have to think: "Whether this thing has been successful, and whether the person I use is really talented." "This kind of check is enough to save the malpractice.

Chu Jishan finished writing, checked it, and wrote the cliché.

The article about Ye Shixi is a little difficult, the sage asked, since ancient times, those virtuous emperors, what they have learned, and what credit they have. Since ancient times, those who are kings must rule the world with merit, but who is in front of the two merits.

Ye Shixi saw this question, talked about some stories, then demonstrated merits, and finally talked about a few points. He believes that if a saint wants to be leveled now, there must be five major things.

The first is to protect the industry, the second is to cherish the time, three to be strategic, four to be respectful, and five to be pragmatic.

In addition, it is necessary to get rid of the six evils, one is to be competitive, the second is to be ashamed, the third is to argue, the fourth is dazzling and smart, the fifth is to be majestic, and the sixth is to be arrogant.

If a saint can abide by the five rules and eliminate the six evils, then he can become the ruler of all eternity.

At noon that day, the volume was finished, and after the volume was accepted, everyone retreated to the court pavilion and began to discuss.

They originally thought it was Kao Wencai, but they didn't expect it to be a strategy, some said that their faces were not very good-looking, these people mainly wrote poetry, and the strategy was not what they were good at, and these were only afraid that they would be involved in recommending people.

They waited, and the sage also personally checked these people's test papers, and after he finished reading one, he handed it to Concubine Wen, and after Concubine Wen read it, she didn't speak.

When the sage saw Chen Shihong's scroll, he couldn't help but be overjoyed, and said to Concubine Wen: "Who is this Chen Shihong." ”

"It's the great-grandson of the Marquis of Qingyuan."

"He has some skills, and I have finally found a useful talent."

Next, the sage looked at Chu Jishan's scroll and asked about Chu Jishan's origin, and Concubine Wen returned and said, "He is the grandson of Admiral Chu. ”

"This kid is slippery, I have the heart to ask him, he uses all these imaginary things to be right, but in terms of his identity, this is nothing, this article is written in a colorful way, but it can be called a talent."

The sage finally saw Ye Shixi's scroll, and after reading it, he said with a somewhat unhappy expression: "This person is too arrogant, so admonishing me, if he is a cautious emperor, I am afraid that other people's heads will not be protected." ”

"This is recommended by Lin Shaowen, this article is about the right theory, this question, since the sage wants to ask about merit, he naturally answers according to merit."

The sage selected the scroll and said to Concubine Wen: "It's a pity that there is no first in this article, Hongwen, a girl, can only marry a talented man, and now these three people are indistinguishable, but I'm afraid it's a little difficult." ”

"Why don't you talk about it?"

The sage nodded, but he did not summon him immediately, and held a banquet in the Luming Hall in the evening, and gave these people the same Jinshi background, and rewarded them with the position of editor of the Hanlin Academy.

Naturally, everyone rejoiced and thanked the saint.

The sage also looked at the three of them, these three people were all good-looking, if they really wanted to score, Chu Jishan was superior.

The sage is also very satisfied with Chu Jishan's life experience, the Chen family has lost his title, and Ye Shixi's pedigree is a civil identity, so he is naturally not valued by the sage.

There was a trade-off in his heart, and the sage asked the articles of the three of them to be sent to the Ice Palace, so that the county lord of Hongwen could see it.

Because the county lord of Hongwen arrived, Princess Jianwen didn't go to Huangzhuang anymore, so she stayed in the Ice Palace, and talked about poetry and painting with the lord of Hongwen County, which was so lively.

After the county lord of Hongwen read it, he handed it to Princess Jianwen, and the minister said to the county lord of Hongwen: "These three bachelors, they are all like coming out of the painting, they are so handsome, the article is good, the county lord, you are really blessed." ”

Princess Jianwen looked at the article and couldn't help shedding tears, the ministers saw this situation, and didn't know what they said wrong, but they still slapped and said, "The little one should be damned, the little one should be damned." ”

Princess Jianwen waved her hand and said to the ministers, "It's none of your business, you go down first." ”

The minister was relieved, hurriedly retired, and after returning to Tianhezhai to pray, the sage listened to it and couldn't help but be stunned, not knowing what his precious daughter was crying about.

"Saint, she's not sad about that yet."

Concubine Wen knew what was on her daughter's mind, and sighed: "There are so many talented people in the world, but Lin Shaowen is not, how can she not be sad." ”

"If you have time, you can persuade him, although this Lin Shaowen is not a talent, but compared to those fools, it is a little better, and marrying Lin Shaowen is not a grievance against her." The saint also felt some guilt for Princess Jianwen in his heart, but he promised to be in front of him, and he didn't joke, so he could only wronged Princess Jianwen. Concubine Wen nodded and said that she would persuade more.