How did the Lu family of Fanyang express their support for the imperial examination?
They openly announced that they would send all the children in the clan to official schools.
Take the exam in the spring of next year.
In addition, they also donated many books free of charge to official schools in various places.
Of course, there is a requirement.
The books they donated should be given priority to the children of the Lu family.
When this news came out, it caused a huge sensation in almost all major families.
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Wang family of Taiyuan.
The backbone members of the clan are now discussing matters in the ancestral hall.
The clan leader looked around at everyone and spoke first, "I'm sure you all know about the Fanyang Lu family's affairs, right?
Logically speaking, the imperial examination system suddenly announced by the court has shaken the foundation of our family, but why did old man Lu Zhi agree with this move?
An elder from the Wang family slowly said, "Your Majesty is a capable ruler. If you look closely at his deeds over the years, you will find that he embodies the elegance of an emperor unrivaled throughout history.
Lu Zhi was a smart man. He knew very well what kind of decision would be beneficial to the development of his family.
If we disagree with the imperial court's actions, I'm afraid...disaster will befall us. Never think of rebelling against the imperial court.
Since Your Majesty defeated the Chu army, our family has lost that kind of influence."
Why did emperors throughout history always want to lead their troops to war in person?
Or can you win a few famous victories during your time as the ruler of your country?
It is because after winning a battle, you gain prestige.
Once the emperor has prestige, no matter how big the chaos is, it will not affect the foundation of the country.
For example, the Emperor Li II in Ying Yuan’s previous life.
Killing your brother and imprisoning your father, this is a serious crime, right?
If the noble families had used this kind of crime to stir up trouble among the people at that time, they would have had a lot of opportunities to do so.
Why didn’t you do it?
First, the Li family represented the interests of the aristocratic families in the early days.
Second, Li Shimin’s prestige was too great.
He conquered almost the entire country.
Who dares to act rashly?
After ascending the throne, which of the generals under his command was a good person?
Is Li Jing awesome?
It is said that his achievements surpass his master's.
Why didn't Li Shimin kill him despite his ruthlessness?
Because Li Shimin made the greatest contribution.
No matter how awesome his men are, they are not as awesome as him.
So he doesn't need to learn from Liu Bang and Empress Lu.
Today's Ying Yuan has a bit of the feeling of Li Shimin.
His prestige is high enough and his achievements are great enough, so no matter how his subordinates try, they can hardly escape from his control.
This is also the reality.
Isn’t Cao Cao’s contribution great enough?
He almost recovered the lost territory by his own efforts.
but!
It was Ying Yuan who had the ability to judge people.
Therefore, half of Cao Cao's credit for defeating foreign enemies should be attributed to Ying Yuan.
Regardless of the favor of recognizing and supporting him or Ying Yuan's own achievements, Cao Cao must be loyal to him.
The same is true for aristocratic families.
The aristocratic family has influence, but would they dare to fight against an even more influential emperor?
The royal family is the strongest and largest family.
The emperor is the head of a clan, who dares? Do you dare?
In any case, the Wang family of Taiyuan would not dare to do that.
Paused.
The head of the Wang family said bluntly: "Since that old fellow Lu Zhi has decided to pledge his loyalty to the court, our Wang family cannot lag behind too much.
Spread the word that our Wang family is also interested in participating in next year's imperial examination.
As long as we wholeheartedly follow His Majesty, even if things really get tense, His Majesty will probably remember our old friendship and prevent our Wang family from suffering too much loss."
Because of various concerns, these aristocratic families expressed their willingness to be loyal to the court, loyal to Ying Yuan, and actively participate in the imperial examinations.
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When Xianyang City received this news.
Cai Jing was extremely happy.
I also drank two taels of wine that day.
He invited all the six ministers to the Secretariat and said with a smile:
"The five great families have taken the lead and expressed their willingness to actively respond to the imperial court's policy and allow their descendants to participate in the imperial examinations.
In this way, all our previous concerns can be dispelled."
He Shen faced the Xuanzheng Hall and said passionately: "Your Majesty is wise and wise!
"I guess Your Majesty had already guessed that this would be the situation, so he was so impatient to announce the imperial examination system, right?"
Guo Kai nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, Your Majesty is truly a master of foresight. I originally thought it was inappropriate to hastily announce the imperial examination.
It turns out that Your Majesty had already anticipated the support of the major families. Your Majesty is truly a wise ruler!"
Other officials also spoke up one after another, all madly backstabbing Ying Yuan.
Now that the matter has developed to this point, there is naturally nothing more to say.
If we have to say something, we are also saying that the emperor is wise, which is definitely politically correct.
Cai Jing smiled and nodded, saying, "Alright, alright. Your Majesty is indeed very wise, but Your Majesty has always disliked flatterers. Moreover, Your Majesty is not here, so he can't hear you."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone burst into laughter.
Doesn’t Ying Yuan like flattery?
If you praise him as a tyrant or a fool, he will be happy for the whole day, oh no, the whole year.
But if you call him a wise ruler and the greatest emperor of all time, it would be a small matter for him to faint from anger and vomit blood.
Therefore, when he heard some ministers say that they were wise rulers, he would become extremely angry.
Except Heshen.
After all, Ying Yuan knew Heshen too well.
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