The two subjects of Ming Jing and Jinshi were originally just a test. The content of the test was either the meaning of the classics or the current affairs. Although the subjects of the two tests changed later, the basic spirit was that Jinshi emphasized poetry and Fu, Ming Jing emphasized the scriptures and Moyi.
The so-called Tiejing was to open a page of the scripture, cover the left and right sides, and leave only one line in the middle. Then, cover three words with paper and let the examinee fill in. It was roughly equivalent to the fill-in-the-blank questions of later generations. Moyi was a simple written test of the words of the scripture.
Tiejing and Moyi could be tested as long as they were familiar with the classics and annotations, but poetry and Fu required literary talent. It was very difficult to get the first place in the Jinshi examination, so there was a saying at that time that thirty old Ming classics and fifty young Jinshi.
At first, the examination was presided over by Yuanwailang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and later changed to be presided over by the assistant minister of the Ministry of Rites, claiming to know the tribute.
Jinshi and said Denglongmen, the first name is the top scholar or shape head, with the list of people to pool money to hold a celebration event, with the same list of young people in the famous garden to explore and pick famous flowers, called flower exploration envoy, to the apricot garden to participate in the banquet, called flower exploration banquet.
After the banquet, they went to the Yanta of Cien Temple to show their glory, so they called the Jinshi Yanta title.
Meng Jiao of Tang Dynasty once wrote a poem "After Enrolling in the Examination": The spring breeze is proud of the horse's hooves, and once I see the flowers of Chang 'an. Therefore, the word 'success' became the name of Jinshi.
After passing the examination, one had to go through the Ministry of Personnel's examination, called the selection examination. Only those who passed could be awarded an official position.
After Liu Zongyuan, a famous scholar in the Tang Dynasty, was awarded the title of Zhengzi in Jixian Hall due to his erudition.
If they failed the Ministry of Personnel examination, they could only go to the provincial governor as an advisor and then fight for an official position appointed by the country.
After Han Yu passed the Jinshi examination, he failed three times and had no choice but to become a military governor's aide before stepping into the officialdom.
In the Tang Dynasty, the selection of scholars was not only based on the examination results, but also the recommendations of various people.
Therefore, the examinees rushed to the doors of the public officials and offered their representative works to them. Those who submitted to the Ministry of Rites were called public scrolls, and those who submitted to dignitaries were called travel scrolls.
It was true that the submission of papers made talented people stand out. For example, the poet Bai Juyi's poem "Fu on the Grass of the Plain" was highly praised by the old poets, but there were also many people who cheated and stole fame.
Qin Feng wasn't too interested in these items in the regular exams. He adhered to the principle that science and technology were the number one productivity, and that he was not afraid of going anywhere if he learned mathematics, physics, and chemistry well. He paid more attention to calculations.
Ming Shu mainly tested mathematics and geometry subjects, such as Zhoubi Suanjing, Wujing Suansu, and Jiuzhang Lü.
In the feudal era, students mainly studied literature. They could participate in the imperial examination and obtain fame. From then on, they would enter the officialdom and bring glory to their ancestors.
It was precisely because of this universal value that few students studied science, so these subjects were not valued.
But since they wanted to reform, they had to do it thoroughly. They had to weaken the influence of the humanities and raise the status of the science and mathematics. Only then could the development of the Great Tang grow wings.
This was only Qin Feng's initial idea. In the future, he even planned to add physics, chemistry, biology, mechanics, and other disciplines. Of course, this would have to be done step by step.
This move was naturally not recognized by everyone. Their descendants had studied poetry and books for more than ten years, but suddenly found that the imperial examination had changed direction and became the most unwilling to learn. How could they accept this?
Many people stood up and bluntly remonstrated,"Your Majesty, mathematics is useless. How can it compare to the Ming Jing and Jinshi subjects?”
"Yes, Your Majesty. Even if we agree, the students in the world will not agree!”
"Your Majesty, please reconsider. The Li family of Longxi, the Li family of Zhao County, the Cui family of Boling, the Cui family of Qinghe, the Lu family of Fanyang, the Zheng family of Xingyang, and the Wang family of Taiyuan will not agree to it either.”
The official who brought up the five surnames and seven Wangs was Xun Weishan, the official from the Ministry of Personnel. He was also the son-in-law of the Cui family, one of the five surnames and seven Wangs. Even so, few people in the court dared to provoke him.
Xun Weishan was the most depressed. He was supposed to be the chief examiner of the imperial examination, but Li Er suddenly announced that Qin Feng had replaced him.
If he had known earlier that Xun Weishan could receive tens of thousands of taels of silver a year from his position as a member of the Ministry of Official Personnel, he would not have given up so easily. Thus, he had brought out the Seven Prominent Families.
As soon as Xun Weishan said this, everyone in the court nodded their heads and stood on his side. From this, it could be seen how important the seven Preeminent Families were to the scholars in the court.
However, it would have been better if he had not said this. Li Er was already dissatisfied with the excessive interference of the aristocratic families, and after hearing Xun Weishan's half-threatening words, his temper rose.
Li Er said in an unquestionable tone,"Alright, this one has made up his mind. If the seven great families are not convinced, they can come to the court to confront this one.”
After saying that, he had Gao Shichang announce his withdrawal from court.
After respectfully sending Li Er off, the officials in Ming De Hall suddenly burst into discussion.
Most of them talked about whether the Emperor was bewitched by the new Lantian Earl Qin Feng and acted willfully, risking the world's condemnation to go against the five surnames and seven hopes.
"Lord Xun, quickly inform the Cui family of the decision His Majesty made today. If His Majesty really lets Qin Feng be the chief examiner, the world will be in chaos.”
"My son has studied hard for ten years. If he were to take the mathematics exam, wouldn't he have wasted these ten years?”
“……”
These people spoke one after another, all of them opposing Li Er's decision.
Xun Weishan smiled and bowed." Please rest assured, my lords. I will go to the Cui family's residence in a while and report this matter in detail. The master has gone to Jiangnan by secret edict. He should be back soon."”
Hearing Xun Weishan's words, everyone was relieved. The current head of the Cui family, Cui Mingan, was not only the assistant minister of the Huang family, but also had the backing of the Cui family of Boling. In the hearts of the officials, he was definitely a transcendent position. With him taking action, there was nothing that could not be resolved.
Huangmen Shilang, also known as Huangmen Lang, was set up at the beginning of the Qin Dynasty. It was a Lang officer who worked in the palace gate. It was a minister of the emperor's close attendant and could convey imperial edicts. This official position was used since the Han Dynasty.
The Yellow Gate Assistant Minister was an official under the Shangshu Province, but he was also the emperor's personal attendant. He could enter and leave the palace, so his identity and status were relatively special.
During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the assistant minister of Huangmen was subordinate to the province under the door and became the adjutant of the province under the door. In the first year of Tianbao of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty, he was renamed the assistant minister under the door.
Like Cheng Yaojin and the others, Cui Mingan was sent to Jiangnan by Li Er to collect food. He had a good harvest and was about to return to the court.
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