Lu Chen sincerely believed that there were problems with the imperial examination system of Da Qi. The specific manifestation was that the candidates seemed to be studying very hard and seriously, but in fact they had it too easy.
These idiots have the leisure to visit brothels, how dare you say they really studied hard? How will you make those future students who sit in the classroom all day, staring at papers all day feel?
Lu Chen’s evaluation of this is that he is not yet ready and needs more practice!
From now on, each of you will be helping the emperor govern the country. How can you wield such great power just by passing a few exams? Isn't this too much of a joke?
Even if you want to pass the exam, you have to pass many exams. Take the exams hard and test yourself to death!
After hearing what Lu Chen said, Li Zhuo's eyes were about to burn.
Yes, the reason why those scholars were making trouble was because they had nothing to do!
A bunch of bastards actually have the leisure to go to a brothel and drink lotus wine, but I, the emperor, am tired like a dog all day long. Why?
Test! Test me hard! Test all of you until your eyes are glazed over. I wonder if you still have the leisure time.
"National Master, what you said makes sense. Let's actually answer questions in every exam from now on. By taking more exams, some people will realize their own shortcomings and stop causing trouble."
After hearing this, a group of officials couldn't help swallowing their saliva. Many of them felt fortunate that they had passed the imperial examination long ago, otherwise they would have had trouble making a living.
With the score values and the bias towards policy essays, you can say that you didn't perform well in the exam. But if you pass the exam more than ten times in a row and still can't compare to others, then what else can you say? Do you still have the nerve to speak?
Wei Yong thought about it and felt that this method was feasible, mainly because it placed more emphasis on policy essays, which could indeed help northern students establish a considerable advantage.
However, Wei Yong still underestimated Lu Chen. He did not stop there, but continued: "Also, I propose that anyone with military merit in their family can get extra points in the imperial examination!"
As soon as these words were spoken, all the civil and military officials present were in an uproar again.
No one expected that Lu Chen would suddenly say this. He actually helped that group of soldiers to gain benefits at this time.
But after a brief uproar, many people fell into deep thought.
Some people instinctively wanted to speak out in opposition. The tradition of the Great Qi Dynasty was to suppress the military. How could they be given such an opportunity?
But then he thought again, Lu Chen was talking about people with military merits. Nowadays, many people with military merits can be granted titles. Now it is just a simple extra point in the imperial examination, which doesn't seem too much.
Besides, Lu Chen hasn’t said how many points he wants to add yet, right?
Li Zhuo was excited again. Although he didn't know what Lu Chen was going to say next, he always had a premonition that the next time the man in front of him spoke, he would be very happy.
As expected, Lu Chen pondered for a moment and said, "Based on the bonus points, the maximum will not exceed 20 points. I believe that once His Majesty announces this news to the people and the soldiers through the court bulletin, everyone will surely cheer for His Majesty's decision."
"With such a policy, the soldiers in the army will surely fight the enemy more bravely. With such a policy, the people in the society will surely be more grateful for your kindness."
It feels good, this is the right taste!
Grant the marriage! This must be granted immediately, there is no time to lose!
Li Zhuo felt as if all the bones in his body were soft, and a clear air rushed from his spine to the top of his head.
He said that Lu Chen would not let him down. If this policy could really be implemented, it would only benefit his rule and not harm it.
Nowadays, most of the knowledge is still in the hands of some aristocratic families, and it is very difficult for poor families to produce noble sons.
Sometimes some of the court’s policies could not be implemented, and it seemed that the emperor was competing with the officials, but in fact it was the big families behind the officials who were hindering the emperor.
If there are more children from poor families in the court in the future, it will be equivalent to weakening the powerful families in disguise.
Moreover, once the soldiers in the army know about this policy, they will definitely fight the enemy more bravely as Lu Chen said.
After getting so many benefits, the only thing I need to do is to move my pen and issue some decrees. There are such cheap and good things in the world!
"Send out the imperial notice, you must send out the imperial notice vigorously, let everyone in the world know that the court has now issued such a good policy! Who can tell me how long it will take for this news to spread to every corner of our Great Qi Dynasty?" Anyone can hear that His Majesty the Emperor is really excited now.
The official in charge of this matter stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, at normal speed, the official report will be delivered to the lowest government offices in each prefecture and county in about a month."
"No, it's too slow, too slow! I can't wait to share this with everyone in the world. Speed up."
"Your Majesty, this is the efficiency of our post station. If you want to go faster, you will have to use the army's red feather messengers."
Cui Shanzhan immediately refused, saying, "Your Majesty, the Red Feather Messengers are specially assigned to the army. In my humble opinion, this is indeed good news, but there is no need to rush. It is better to let the post station staff run slowly."
Li Zhuo also knew that it was inappropriate to occupy military resources for this matter, but he really wanted to announce such a good policy to the world.
At this time, Lu Chen suddenly spoke up: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, the country's post station system does have some problems. In addition, I think there is still a lot of value in developing the country's official newspapers. Coincidentally, because there are medical and food problems throughout the country, and Sheng'en Dan is used, the Jinyiwei also needs its own post station system. I wonder if Your Majesty can let the Jinyiwei be responsible for the work of the post station. Of course, the money for the construction of the post station will definitely not be allocated by the court. We will find a way ourselves."
What? The Chinese Academy of Sciences is even willing to pay for this? What kind of living Buddha is this!
Liang Licang immediately knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, since the Imperial Master has this idea, I think we should let him try!"
Every year, the post stations in various parts of the country consume a large amount of silver, which will affect the Ministry of Revenue in the future and will not need to withdraw this money. Liang Licang even wants to kowtow to Lu Chen directly.
Li Zhuo's voice trembled as he asked, "Master, the post station requires a lot of money and food every year. Are you sure you really want to take it over?"
Li Zhuo felt that Lu Chen would become one of his own sooner or later, and he couldn't let his own people down.
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I'm mentally prepared. As long as Your Majesty entrusts me with the compilation of the post station and the official newspaper, I promise that from now on the post station will not cost Your Majesty a penny more!"
"Approved!" Buy it and let go!
Seeing Li Zhuo's face that looked like he had made a lot of money, Lu Chen was also very happy.
"A nationwide logistics system and the sole newspaper distribution rights in the country were taken down so easily? This world really isn't that difficult! I feel like if things continue like this, I'm going to be incredibly powerful!"
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