At this time, Wei Yunqi slowly said: "This is actually the same as the protests of scholars in Hebei a few years ago. Protesting that their own interests are damaged. From the standpoint of scholars, I can fully understand their dissatisfaction. However, as superiors, we cannot only consider the interests of some people. We must consider from the perspective of the world. The Tang Dynasty did not implement the county examination system. This is not a problem for scholars, but our government decrees have not yet spread throughout the world. Before the world is unified, winning over the scholars of the Tang Dynasty will help us accelerate the pace of unification of the world. Don't pay too much attention to the opposition of a few scholars."

"Wei Xiangguo said it makes sense!"

Xiao Yu smiled and said, "In fact, we have limited the scholars of the Tang Dynasty. For example, the quota is only 48, accounting for only 25% of the total quota, but scholars from the Tang Dynasty account for 40% of the total number. Of course, it is because the qualifications of the county examination restrict many scholars from coming to Zhongdu, but these do not affect the admission of the exam. After all, it is a unified and fair exam. As long as you have real talent and real learning, you will have the opportunity to be admitted. According to me, the forty-eight quotas can be completely cancelled, allowing everyone to face the same opportunity."

"Forty-eight places are completely discrimination!"

Li Gang, Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, said very dissatisfied: "Even failed the county exam, it is meaningless to come to Zhongzhong to participate in the Beijing exam. This is not a matter of reducing opportunities at all. Moreover, after passing the county exam, the government will have a subsidy of three dou of rice every month, so it can be used as a civil servant in the government. The scholars in the Tang Dynasty did not have a county exam, and of course there was no treatment. It can only be said that the county exam itself is a kind of preferential treatment. If you get preferential treatment, you have to oppose people who have no preferential treatment. Who is it unfair to?"

Li Gang's words resonated with everyone. Su Wei turned to Zhang Xuan and smiled: "What about your Majesty's opinion?"

Although Zhang Xuan didn't listen carefully, he knew what they were talking about. He nodded, "I don't need to interfere with this issue. Let's vote!"

Zhang Xuan knew that Su Wei asked for instructions because he was present, but this small matter did fall into the power of the prime minister. Once he made a statement, it would affect the normal operation of Ziwei Pavilion.

All the prime ministers exchanged a look with relief. Su Wei looked at the ministers who were attending the audience and asked about their opinions. Seeing that everyone had no opinions, Su Wei smiled and said, "Since the emperor suggested voting, I will draft three resolutions according to everyone's opinions. First, agree to the proposal of the letter of ten thousand people, add an additional examination or other restrictions to the scholars in the Tang Dynasty, such as further reducing the number of admissions. Those who agree with this article should raise their hands."

None of the seven prime ministers raised their hands, and adding additional exams was unrealistic, and it was too late to go through time. If the quota was reduced, the discrimination would be too deep, so everyone did not agree with this.

Su Wei nodded and continued: "The second resolution is to maintain the status quo. Please raise your hand if you agree."

Lu Chu and Chen Leng raised their hands, and Lu Chu added: "I don't disagree with Li Xiangguo's statement, but this matter must be taken slowly, and the status quo that everyone recognizes first will be maintained. It will be too late to reform next year."

Lu Chu stuttered, and he tried to speak very slowly, but he still stuttered slightly.

Chen Len also said: "My idea is completely consistent with Lu Xiangguo. I am worried that changing the status quo will cause a stronger rebound, but it is better to maintain the status quo."

Su Wei looked at everyone and saw that everyone was silent. He smiled and said, "Then we will continue the third resolution to completely abolish the 48 quota limit for the Tang Dynasty scholars. All scholars will be admitted with their test scores. If you agree, please raise your hand."

Five prime ministers, including Su Wei, raised their hands and Su Wei said: "Since the third bill has five votes, we will implement the third plan."

He asked Zhang Xuan again and said, "Does Your Majesty agree?"

Zhang Xuan nodded, "Since it is five votes in favor, I have no objection, but I want to add that today's Tai students are admitted, I hope that half of the quota will be left to the scholars of the Tang Dynasty. As Wei Xiangguo said, winning over the scholars of the Tang Dynasty will help us accelerate the pace of unification of the world. This is what I care about the most."

Zhang Xuan looked at everyone, smiled and continued, "In addition, regarding the reform of the imperial examination system, I decided to hold a grand dynasty meeting on this matter, so that all the court officials can fully participate in the discussion. Officials above the seventh rank are qualified to express their opinions. At the same time, they can copy them to officials from all over the country. They can also express their opinions by submitting a memorial. The discussion will take three months. After three months, the grand dynasty discussion will be held. I hope that after full discussion, I can finally reach a consensus. In the future, I will use the system to determine the details and continuously improve the details, but the big framework will not need to be changed every year."

The seven prime ministers and ministers stood up and saluted, "Your Majesty is wise!"

The prime ministers continued to discuss other government affairs. Zhang Xuan was thinking about the war ahead, so he stood up and left Ziwei Pavilion and returned to Tiange Imperial Study. Fang Xuanling understood Zhang Xuan's concerns, so he also stood up and followed Ziwei Pavilion. He ran quickly and caught up with Zhang Xuan, "Your Majesty, stay!"

Zhang Xuan stopped and asked with a smile: "The military advisor will not continue to listen to the discussion?"

"Like your Majesty, I am concerned about the war in Taiyuan."

"Actually, I am more worried that Li Jing from Hexi will have a great task!"

"Is Your Majesty worried about Tuyuhun?"

Zhang Xuan did not say anything. He walked back to Tiange and went straight to the huge map on the wall on the second floor. This was a map of the world left by the Sui Dynasty, including the three counties of the Western Regions and Xihai County. This was also the greatest achievement of Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty, including Xihai County, Qiemo County, Shanshan County and Yiwu County.

But since Yang Guang died in Jiangdu, these four counties have lost contact with the Central Plains. The first three counties were actually the territory of Tuyuhun. After Yang Guang defeated Tuyuhun to establish the county, he also retained the Tuyu King. In order to conquer Goguryeo, Yang Guang transferred all the troops in the Western Regions back to the Central Plains, leaving only one government office. Without the shock of the army, can Tuhun Valley not restore its country?

Since the officials of several counties in the Western Regions did not serve loyalty to the Tang Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty did not understand the situation there, Zhang Xuan was very suspicious that the three counties of Xihai had actually been re-occupied by the Tuhun Valley army. As for Yiwu County, it should have fallen into the hands of the Western Turks.

After pondering for a long time, Zhang Xuan said slowly: "Does the military advisor think it is wise to fight with Tuyuhun now?"

Fang Xuanling understood Zhang Xuan's meaning, and he smiled and said, "I have considered this for a long time. I suggest that Your Majesty make arrangements like this and let Li Jing first find out the situation of these counties. If there are no troops stationed or the troops are very small, we will recover them directly. If it is really occupied by Tuhun Valley and the Western Turks as His Highness is worried, then we will slow down a little, and send troops to recover them after unification. What does Your Majesty think?"

Zhang Xuan has been thinking about this matter repeatedly these two days. Fang Xuanling's plan came to his mind. Although he was a little embarrassed, it was a wise decision. He nodded, "The military advisor and I have come to his mind together."

He immediately said to Fang Xuanling: "Immediately draft an emergency military order to give to Li Jing, so that he must implement it according to the military order."

Fang Xuanling nodded, "I understand, let's make arrangements!"

He bowed and turned around and left. As soon as Fang Xuanling left, a rapid footstep came from the stairs. Soon a guard reported at the door, "Report to Your Majesty, Taiyuan has an emergency military situation!"

Zhang Xuan turned around suddenly, "Where is the information?"

The guard walked into the room, knelt down on one knee, and presented a red eagle letter, indicating that 100,000 yuan was urgent. Zhang Xuan opened the eagle letter and read it carefully. It was written by Yuchi Gong. Sun Changle led a 10,000 army to capture Yan'an County.

Zhang Xuan quickly walked to the sand table. This was his previous order. Once the main force of the Zhou army arrived in Taiyuan, the Sun Changle army stationed in Diaoyin County could launch an attack on Yan'an County.

There is only one Shangjun between Yan'an County and Guanzhong. If Sun Changle's army continues to go south to capture Shangjun, then Guanzhong will be directly exposed to the blade of the Zhou army. This is something Li Yuan will never tolerate. Then when Li Yuan is attacked from all sides, where would he draw troops back to defense? It is obviously impossible for Taiyuan. The main force of the Zhou army has arrived in Taiyuan, and 30,000 cavalry have also entered Jiaocheng County, and can attack the Tang army retreating westward.

It is impossible for Hedong County. Once the Tang army in Hedong County withdraws from the west to the Shangjun, the Zhou army will immediately attack Pujin Pass.

If the Guanzhong garrison troops are transferred to support Shangjun, there will be only 20,000 imperial guards left in Guanzhong, and a surprise soldier can attack Chang'an.
Chapter completed!