Zhang Rang's Three Tricks 3/5 ()
In the Imperial Palace of the Han Dynasty, Zhang Rang hurried back to report the news.
As soon as he entered the Emperor's royal study, he suddenly heard Han Ling Emperor Liu Hong's furious curses. They were all filled with resentment towards those noble families, and he wanted nothing more than to shave them all off.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. What are you angry about?”Zhang Rang asked despite knowing the answer.
Zhang Rang was Liu Hong's eunuch, so he had a very close relationship with Liu Hong. In fact, Liu Hong had called Zhang Rang 'Father Rang' because he had watched Liu Hong grow up.
This was enough to show Zhang Rang's position in Liu Hong's heart. He was an absolute confidant and someone he could rely on.
As expected, when he heard Zhang Rang's question, Liu Hong immediately angrily said that a few Confucian scholars had jointly submitted a petition to him, asking him to close Hongdu School.
When Zhang Rang heard this, his heart skipped a beat. He thought of what Liu Xuan had told him before and couldn't help but chuckle. A playful look appeared on his face.
Liu Hong was about to express his dissatisfaction when Zhang Rang said,""Your Majesty, why are you angry? This servant has a plan that can help Your Majesty shut those people up.”
"Oh, let Father speak quickly!"
" This plan is divided into three steps. First…"
Zhang Rang looked at the anxious Emperor Han Ling and smiled. He slowly summarized Liu Xuan's plan and told Emperor Han Ling.
To put it simply, it was to steal the sky and change the sun, to deceive the sky and cross the sea, to build a plank road in the open, and to secretly travel in the dark.
Of course, he couldn't say that. After all, the heavens were referring to the Son of Heaven. However, the situation was similar.
Firstly, the Hongdu School not only recruited Humble Class students, but also Nobles. Moreover, they were divided into classes based on status and rank. Every month, there would be an assessment and examination.
Those who passed would receive an honor from the emperor. After graduation, they would be assessed by various parties and might be awarded an official position.
If the gentry did not come, they would provoke the Confucian scholars, saying that the Humble Class was not as good as the gentry and that they were afraid.
Secondly, Hongdu School had to have a classification for all aspects of scripture.
The powerful learned the Confucian classics of loyalty to the monarch and love for the country.
Noble families learned the Six Arts of Gentlemen and all kinds of skills to become the pillars of the country.
The Humble Class also had to learn Confucianism, but they were considered stupid. Therefore, they only needed to understand the scriptures and learn some special skills. In some places, they could become a cornerstone of the country and stabilize the country.
In this way, the patriots that the nobles learned were of little use. The aristocrats had to constantly worry about the all-rounded talents of the six arts, and the poor could also be quickly cultivated at this time and spread everywhere.
Third, they had to pass the tests and give out all sorts of rewards and titles, allowing the Humble Class to enter the ranks of the aristocrats and even the nobility.
These people did not need many, but they could use this to erode the power of the noble families and make them no longer so united.
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"Wonderful, second ah, let father, I never thought that let father could think of such a quick plan. I faintly feel that it actually contains the wonders of the art of war.”
After hearing Zhang Rang's three strategies, Emperor Ling of Han was not stupid.
Although the Hongdu Sect's structure that he had set up previously could be forcefully implemented because of the power of the emperor, those nobles would definitely cause trouble.
To be honest, the Spirit Monarch himself was not sure what he could do.
But what Zhang Rang said was a euphemistic way to achieve his goal. Even if the nobles knew what he wanted to do, they would not be able to find a reason to refute him.
As long as they weren't of the same mind, they could slowly disintegrate.
Of course, the most important thing was that Emperor Ling of Han felt the most comfortable.
In this process, he had the final say. Although Hongdu School allowed the gentry to enter, he had the final say on whether or not to let them become officials and what kind of assessment they would give.
Emperor Ling of Han liked this very much.
When the eunuch saw Emperor Han Ling's joy, he heaved a sigh of relief. At the same time, he did not forget about Liu Xuan.
"Your Majesty, this plan requires a special person to carry it out.”
"Oh, special people? How special?”
"Chief!"
"Chief? Father Rang means…"
"The Hongdu Sect must have the strongest person as the benchmark of the Hongdu Sect.”
"This, the strongest? What is considered the strongest?"
"That's simple. Your Majesty can set up a position to represent that Hongdu School has no second place in literature. If there is someone who has set up all kinds of paths and cultivated the most, and is proficient in every path, facing all kinds of challenges without losing, then that person will become the chief of Hongdu, the number one scholar.”
"His Majesty has decreed that only those who enter the Hongdu School are qualified to challenge him.”
"In this way, those scholars will automatically join in for the sake of reputation and pride. In this way, are they afraid of the rebuttal of those noble families?”
"Wonderful, extremely fast, extremely fast!"
When Emperor Ling of Han heard Zhang Rang's 'second measure', he immediately clapped his hands and laughed. The anger and depression in his heart were swept away. Then, he praised Zhang Rang.
When Zhang Rang saw the delighted Emperor Ling of Han, his expression was humble, but he was proud of himself. His impression of Liu Xuan also increased.
Liu Qingshan was a talent and should be put in an important position!
To put it in a small way, this matter had helped Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty gain some pride.
However, in a larger sense, it strengthened the Emperor's control over the world. With this contribution, it was not an exaggeration to make him a Marquis. If this continued, it might even be possible for him to become a Duke.
Liu Xuan gave the credit to Zhang Rang. Although Zhang Rang also felt that Liu Xuan's identity was not enough to take such credit, Zhang Rang liked Liu Xuan's understanding of the times.
Most importantly, there would definitely be many questions in the future. If the Emperor smelled it and he could not answer, it might be troublesome.
Therefore, Zhang Rang made up his mind to rope Liu Xuan in.
However, Zhang Rang remembered Liu Xuan's words. They could not be on the same side, at least not on the surface.
Zhang Rang agreed with Liu Xuan. At the same time, he had high hopes for this " little brother " of his. He secretly decided that if Liu Xuan had any requests in the future, as long as it didn't harm his interests, he would definitely do it beautifully for Liu Xuan. He would let Liu Xuan know that following him would bring endless benefits.
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