Chapter 436: The prototype of the imperial examination system

"You are all serious, this matter is important. I need to think carefully. The selection of prefects of the ten counties is temporarily put aside, and I will make a conclusion when I make a decision!" In the end, Deng Sheng failed to make up his mind to let everyone go back first, and he needed to think carefully.

After everyone left, Deng Sheng retreated and stayed alone in Ganyang Palace, thinking quietly about this matter. The imperial examination system. More than 20 years ago, Deng Sheng had such an idea, but he finally held it back. Although the imperial examination system was good, it was a double-edged sword. The implementation of the imperial examination system could certainly allow Deng to obtain a large number of talents and break the monopoly of the aristocratic families over the officialdom. However, Deng's country was too weak at that time, so weak that it could be annexed by strong neighbors at any time. In addition, the Deng State at that time, three major families were in all directions. In Wancheng, the major families were strong. Even if Deng Sheng had this intention, he would not have the courage.

But the situation seems to be different now. The Deng State is already very powerful and is no longer the small country that was slaughtered by others. In addition, Deng Sheng used a large number of hegemony points to exchange for printing and papermaking from the system. The cultural level of the people has been constantly improving, and talents from poor families have emerged. But it is precisely this that makes Deng Sheng feel worried.

The contradiction between aristocratic families and poor families has existed since ancient times. If the poor families really emerge completely and compete with aristocratic families, it may intensify the internal friction of Deng. Now Deng is at a very critical moment, and the opportunity to unify the world is in front of us. If this does not have any necessary internal friction, it will delay the process and even miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, which is really not worth it, so Deng Sheng hesitated.

However, there are many talents in poor families. If you don’t get the opportunity in Deng State, you will easily lose talents. If these talents come to Qin or Zhao State and shine, this will undoubtedly be a disaster for Deng State.

"My son is paying homage to my father!" Just when Deng Sheng was worried, Deng Zun walked in and saluted.

Deng Zun's words pulled Deng Sheng back from deep thoughts, but soon Deng Sheng raised his face and asked Deng Zun: "Why did you come in without being spread? Do you understand the rules?" Ganyang Palace is Deng Sheng's office. Deng Zun came in without being spread, which obviously broke the rules, making Ganyang Palace seem to be in and out of the chicken cage.

When Deng Sheng's questioning, Deng Zun was not very frightened, but bowed and said, "My son forgot the rules for a while, I hope the father will forgive him!" Deng Zun did not make any arguments, but directly admitted his mistake.

Seeing that Deng Zun admitted his mistake, Deng Sheng also calmed down and asked Deng Zun: "What's wrong with you coming here?"

Deng Zun took out a stack of paper from his arms and handed it to Deng Sheng, saying, "Father, this is a book copied by his son and his fifth brother fifty times. Please check it out!"

It turned out that he was here to hand in the homework. Deng Sheng nodded, took the paper from Deng Zun's hand, flipped it a few times, and asked Deng Zun: "You two know you are wrong. Do you dare to make such a fool of yourself next time?" Deng Zun, Deng Fu and Deng Qian were playing with fire in the Imperial Garden, and almost burned the Imperial Garden. Deng Sheng was furious and confined his precious daughter Deng Qian, and punished Deng Zun and Deng Fu to copy books. They copied it fifty times, and there was no negotiation. Moreover, Deng Sheng felt that he was a light punishment.

Deng Zun nodded and replied: "Brother, my son and fifth brother have realized their mistakes, and I promise that I will never make any more in the future!"

Deng Sheng was also relieved to see Deng Zun and Deng Fu's good attitude towards admitting mistakes. Deng Sheng felt for the first time that it was much easier to teach his son than to teach his daughter. After learning the lessons from Deng Zun and Deng Fu, they quickly realized their mistakes, but Deng Qian refused to admit his mistakes even though he died. He kept saying that Deng Sheng did not love her anymore, which gave Deng Sheng a headache, and it was not good.

"Okay, I happen to have something to take the exam!" Looking at Deng Zun in front of me, Deng Sheng suddenly remembered that the soul implanted by his son was Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty. I thought that Li Shimin performed very extraordinary when he was young, so his son should not be bad either. Deng Sheng was worried about the selection of officials, so it would be better to ask Deng Zun's opinion.

"Master, please ask!" Deng Zun was very happy to hear that Deng Sheng was going to take the exam. Deng Sheng was busy with government affairs and had no time to ask about their studies. Most of their brothers' homework was examined by Mr. or Cai Yan, and Li Shishi and others. Deng Sheng had basically never cared about them. Now Deng Sheng was actually taking the exam himself to take the exam. Deng Zun was so happy. I think the five brothers knew that their elder brother Deng Hao had such treatment.

"I have a troublesome thing here. I want to hear your opinion from Zun'er!" After saying that, Deng Sheng told Deng Zun a lot about the selection of officials.

After hearing this, Deng Zun frowned. He had never participated in these things before and had no clue for a while. Deng Sheng was a little disappointed when he saw this. It seemed that Deng Zun was just an ordinary person. Even if he had implanted the potential of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, he was not a child prodigy. He asked him if he had any ideas. Isn’t this nonsense?

Just when Deng Sheng was disappointed, Deng Zun asked, "Father, which one is better, noble or poor family?"

When Deng Sheng heard Deng Zun’s question, although he didn’t know what the purpose of Deng Zun’s question was, he still answered Deng Zun’s question and said: “The nobles have existed for hundreds of years and are powerful. Even the kings of the dynasty are afraid of them, and the poor families cannot be compared with them!”

Deng Zun said: "Since that's the case, why are the father still so many concerns? The strengths of the nobles are not equal. This time, the selection of officials will not talk about whether the poor families can break through the siege from the nobles. Even if there are such people, it is a very small number. In the end, most of the positions will fall into the hands of the aristocratic families and do not touch the interests of the nobles. Moreover, some poor families can also promote children. Although they are very few, this is also a good start. Moreover, from this selection, many poor families will definitely find their own shortcomings, and will work harder in the future. I hope to get more in the future. In time, the strength of the poor families and the nobles will definitely be equal. Although this time, the nobles will get more, but it is enough to have a good start."

Deng Zun's words made Deng Sheng suddenly realize. Yes, why did he have so many concerns? Even if he let the poor family participate in the selection this time, with the current foundation of the poor family, there is no way to compete with the nobles. The biggest winner of the selection this time will be the nobles, and the final result will be satisfactory. The result will not be much change. However, in this process, the participation of the poor family becomes very different. The poor family gets the opportunity. Even if they are not selected this time, at least they see hope, and they will definitely work harder in the future. In this way, Deng's basic foundation will be revitalized.

Deng Sheng was overjoyed and picked up Deng Zun with one hand and said happily: "Zun'er, you are really the Qilin's son of your father!"

Deng Zun was held like this and felt uncomfortable, but he was also very enjoyable.

After making a decision in his heart, Deng Sheng called Cui Hao and others and said to everyone: "Young masters, Bao Qing proposed a method of selecting officials nationwide. I think it is very good. This is conducive to the imperial court to select talents. Moreover, I think this can be a way for me to select talents in the future. There are many talented people in poor families. If such talents cannot be used by the court, it will be a loss for the court. Therefore, I think that such a national selection can be established, and I call it the imperial examination system!"
Chapter completed!