The ministers looked at Chongzhen sitting on the dragon throne with suspicious eyes. In their minds, the emperor always acted according to the rules, and when encountering major events, he would discuss with the important officials of the cabinet before making a conclusion. Why did this time such a big thing have to make arbitrary decisions without even knowing the cabinet?

Chongzhen nodded and said, "I do have this intention, but I just haven't made up my mind yet!"

Wang Yingxiong came out and said, "Your Majesty, I am all from the imperial examinations, and I know the expectations and hardships of scholars. How many people have spent countless financial and energy to one day be able to be named on the list and shine the ancestors! If Your Majesty really wants to do this, how can those thousands of candidates be able to feel! "

His distant nephew also came to the capital this time and was preparing to participate in next year's examination. Wang Yingxiong naturally planned to make the joints so that his nephew could be on the list next year. Unexpectedly, the emperor suddenly planned to cancel next year's spring examination, which made Wang Yingxiong very dissatisfied. He was too old and would definitely be no longer in the court in four years. If he asked others for help, the result would be difficult to say. The future of his nephew's nephew was related to the Wang family's future status, and it was not possible! This matter must be stopped! The emperor cannot let his will do whatever he wants.

Zhang Zhi pronounced: "Our scholars read books of sages to help Your Majesty govern the country and safeguard the people and continue the reign of the Ming Dynasty. Opening up statutory and recruiting scholars is the most important means for the court to select talents. Now the situation is becoming more and more stable and people are at ease. How can Your Majesty survive? "

Chongzhen knew the nature of these court officials. If you say that the light in the house is too dark, let’s open a window on the wall. They will definitely list various reasons to oppose you and convince you until you agree not to open the window.

But if you say that the room is too dark and we will lift the roof, then they will agree to your request to open the window while desperately opposing it.

The reason why he asked the Jinyiwei to release the news that he wanted to suspend the spring exam next year was that he wanted to retreat to advance and let the ministers agree with the subsequent measures he proposed.

Chongzhen smiled and said, "It's just that the spring exam will be suspended next year, and the imperial examination will not be cancelled from now on. I've been worried about it."

Zhang Guowei, Minister of Rites, reported: "It has been a thousand years since Emperor Wen of Sui founded the imperial examination, and all dynasties have regarded it as the cornerstone of the court. Emperor Taizong of Tang once saw a hundred new Jinshi and said the famous saying "All heroes in the world are in my throne." Although the Ming Dynasty has been in constant natural disasters and frequent bandits, they are not even as powerful as your majesty's wise and decisive decisions. What I want to know is why your majesty has this idea? The old minister is stupid, so I ask Your Majesty to answer my questions!"

Just kidding, the Ministry of Rites is a clear-water yamen, and no one cares about it. Although the Minister of Rites can basically enter the cabinet, it is too difficult for the lower-level officials below to be promoted. Only in the three-year examination, the Ministry of Rites, who is in charge of the examination, became the most popular yamen. At that time, not only Shangguan can make a fortune, but even some clerks can benefit a lot. Everyone is looking forward to the stars and the moon. After finally getting to the point of getting the upper hand, you will stop. Isn’t this a way out of everyone’s way of wealth?

Chongzhen did not have the obligation to answer their questions, but just sat upright and asked, "Then I will ask you, what is the purpose of the imperial examination?"

Wen Tiren replied: "Report to Your Majesty, simply put, I believe that the imperial examination is to select and store materials for the country, so that poor scholars who are determined to serve the court have the ways and platforms to show their ambitions."

Wang Yingxiong continued: "What Master Wen Ge said is very true. In terms of mind, how can he compare with scholars? All students lack only practice! As long as they give time, I believe that he will not be disappointed!"

Xiong Rulin, Minister of Justice, reported: "The so-called talent in the world needs to be tempered for dozens of years. Your Majesty, with his own thoughts, will cut off the hope of promotion for all the sons, which is similar to Master's killing of Shao Zhengmao! I think Your Majesty should give all the sons a chance!"

Chongzhen said impatiently: "What opportunity? I have thought about it for a long time to come up with this theory. I have always regarded the scriptures as holy scriptures. How could I let go of my body and do something I hate in my heart? Don't mention this matter again!"

Everyone looked at each other. It seemed that the emperor had a deep prejudice against scholars who only knew how to study hard. I don’t know which treacherous minister gave the emperor a bad idea. What should I do?

Wen Tiren said, "Your Majesty, the capital has gathered hundreds of candidates from all over the country, and there are still many candidates coming. If Your Majesty insists on his own, everyone will go to the capital through great hardships and hear that the spring examination is cancelled, if the generals start to make a fuss, it may cause ridicule to the world and will make millions of scholars feel disappointed!"

Li Erxi beside Chongzhen muttered: "What are you afraid of when you make a fuss? Just a group of big headscarves, the Jinyiwei and a hundred-household office can destroy them all!"

Li Banghua shouted with a halberd: "Duh! You, a eunuch, dare to make such a bad word! Scholars are the conscience of the world! If you really want to gather people, you can only comfort them with kind words. How can you meet with swords and guns? What's the difference between it and the Mongol Yuan captives?!"

Chongzhen glared and shouted, "Get out!"

Li Erxi obediently avoided the side, lowered his head and stuck out his tongue. This was all taught by the emperor, so he asked him to say these words at the right time. The old man from the inspector's office was really a murderer, and he looked like he wanted to chī    rén just now.

Wen Tiren continued: "What the old minister said just now is from the heart. Please think twice! Although Your Majesty has any regulations, it is indeed inappropriate to cancel the policy of next year's spring exam!"

Chongzhen said with a stern face: "Let me think about it before talking! I am tired, please step back!"

The students were still making trouble in the next few days. Wen Tiren and others conveyed the emperor's meaning to the students, and said that the emperor knew that the students were talented people, but what they lacked was the ability to manage the local government. Now that famines are everywhere, the bandits are a little sluggish, the people really can't stand the trouble. If the spring examination continues, the court will send the new Jinshi to the local government as an official. For the people who are not touched by the spring water, they know nothing about how to deal with local government affairs and not be deceived by clerks. They can only listen.

The evil officials harmed the people, not only will the personal reputation be damaged, there is no hope of promotion, but the emperor will even bear the reputation of being foolish. For the emperor who cherishes his feathers, this is simply unacceptable, so I hope that all the students will understand the painstaking efforts of the court. Wen Tiren and his words implied that the emperor could not bear to wait for another four years. As long as students contact the people's livelihood, study more physical objects, read more miscellaneous books such as the Ming Dynasty, the complete books on agricultural affairs, things may not be possible, and there will be even greater surprises.

Except for a few pedantic people, who are not human geniuses? Mr. Wen pointed out the key to the matter. What the emperor wants is talents who do practical things, not talents who can only recite poems and write right.

In an instant, miscellaneous books such as the Daming Rules, Agricultural Affairs Complete Books, and Qimin Yaoshu in bookstores in Beijing were all gone. Some people bought dozens of books in one kind of book to keep them for those who had not arrived in the same province. This is a great favor. Such books in bookstores began to increase prices, and bookstores began to work overtime to print these miscellaneous books that could not be sold on weekdays, which was also a small profit.

Finally, after Wen Tiren and other important officials tried several times, Chongzhen reluctantly agreed to continue next year's examination. However, the test questions did not come from the scriptures, and they were tested for policy and arguments, and they should be informed, otherwise they would be dismissed on the spot.
Chapter completed!