Reforming the Imperial Examination System
Li Er naturally didn't know what science was, but Qin Mo knew his intentions, so he took out something that moved Li Er.
To change the awkward position of craftsmen, Qin Mo planned to start with the imperial examination system.
The imperial examination system was a system used in ancient times to select officials through examinations. It was called the imperial examination because it used the method of selecting scholars by subject. This was a system that had been adopted since the Sui Dynasty.
In principle, scholars were allowed to submit their documents to the imperial examination. They did not have to be specially recommended by the ministers or the governors of the prefectures and counties. This was the most important feature of the imperial examination system and the most fundamental difference from the inspection system.
The imperial examination system improved the previous employment system and completely broke the monopoly of blood lineage and aristocratic families. However, in the later period, the content and form of the examination severely restricted the candidates, making many people not pay attention to practical knowledge and restrict their thoughts.
In the Tang Dynasty, the permanent subjects of the imperial examination were: scholar, Jinshi, Ming Jing, Ming Fa, Ming Zi, Ming Arithmetic, One History, Three History, Kaiyuan Ceremony, Boy, Dao Ju, etc. In addition, there were also the system and martial arts examination.
Of course, it was only set up during the period of Wu Zetian.
Therefore, Qin Mo wanted to take advantage of the fact that the imperial examination system had not been completely finalized to carry out reforms.
He tried to find a way to speak." Does Your Majesty know about the imperial examinations?”
Li Er nodded." Of course I know. The imperial examination system can break the monopoly of the aristocratic families on employment. It was held before the Sui Dynasty.”
Qin Mo said," The imperial examination does have this magical effect, but the previous imperial examination system had a huge drawback.”
"What are the drawbacks?" Li Er was interested.
Qin Mo said," In the past, the imperial examination system didn't have a nameless system. The examiners could see the names of the examinees. In order to pass the imperial examination, the examinees had to test the examiners or the dignitaries. The ranking was not only determined by the examinees 'ability, but also the status of the referees. The children of the aristocratic families naturally far surpassed the children of the poor families. The court was still filled with the children of the aristocratic families. How could Your Majesty break free from the control of the aristocratic families over the court?”
In the Tang Dynasty, the Ministry of Rites examination did not implement the name paste system. Therefore, in addition to carefully reading the examination papers, officials such as Zhi Gongju had the right to refer to the usual works and talent reputation of the candidates to decide.
Those who had a high status in politics and literature, as well as those who were particularly close to the examiner, could recommend talents and participate in the decision of the list. This was called the "general list."
Hence, the two of them were in a daze. In order to increase the possibility of passing the examination and strive for rankings, candidates would edit their daily poems and essays, write them into scrolls, and send them to those with status before the examination in order to recommend them. After that, it became a trend and was called "walking scrolls".
Hearing Qin Mo's words, Li Er revealed a thoughtful expression." That makes sense, but even so, it can't raise the status of craftsmen, right?”
Qin Mo said," As the saying goes, there are specializations in every field. Professional matters should be done by professionals. If a well-learned scholar was asked to settle accounts, would they understand? Would they understand if they were asked to make weapons?”
Li Er asked," Then what should we do?"
Qin Mo said," I suggest setting up various subjects in the imperial examination and adding Ming engineering. Those who pass the Ming engineering examination can work in the Ministry of Works, those who pass the Ming arithmetic examination can work in the Ministry of Revenue, those who pass the Ming law examination can work in the Ministry of Justice, and those who pass the Jinshi examination can work in other departments. At that time, His Majesty will be able to govern the world well.”
Attracted by the beautiful blueprint that Qin Mo had described, Li Er nodded repeatedly.
"But if we recruit craftsmen into the court as officials, I'm afraid it will raise objections.”
Qin Mo said," Your Majesty, I'm not a craftsman, but a scholar. It's just that I studied engineering. I know how to design horseshoes and Zhenguan plows, but I don't know how to make them myself. Engineering is to cultivate talents like me. Who in the world dares to call me a craftsman? In order to reduce the pressure on fishing boats, engineering, Ming arithmetic, and Ming law have to be tested in the History Classics, as long as the weight is less.”
"Wonderful!" Li Er couldn't help but slam the table. The advantage of Qin Mo's method was that it didn't change the status of scholars. Whether it was engineering, mathematics, or law, they were all scholars. It was just that their direction was different.
Hence, Qin Mo continued," The Jinshi also tests for knowledge of mathematics, engineering, and law. It's just that the weight is a little less.”
Qin Mo had changed the imperial examination system beyond recognition, but Li Er liked it very much.
"Good!" Li Er was full of praise. Li Er always liked talents from many aspects.
Qin Mo continued," Your Majesty can also separate the time for all subjects. In this way, although the number of subjects did not increase, the opportunities increased. Every scholar could take a few more subjects. At that time, they would be too happy to object.”
"But how do you take the engineering exam?" Li Er asked.
Qin Mo's idea was not bad, but without ready-made teaching materials, how could they do the examination?
Qin Mo said," Your Majesty, I am quite skilled in engineering and mathematics. Why don't you let me write the teaching materials?"”
Physics, chemistry, and mathematics textbooks would be released in the Great Tang ahead of time. Qin Mo was looking forward to seeing those nerds who were shaking their heads and looking troubled.
"It's settled then. Go back and draft a set of regulations.”
After saying that, Li Er could not help but feel proud." All the talents in the world have entered my shell.”
From this moment on, the Great Tang was finally moving in the direction Qin Mo had planned.
This is my Great Tang, he thought.
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