txolops Chapter 228 Imperial Examination
Chapter 228 Imperial Examination
Chapter 228 Imperial Examination
After listening to Shentu Fan's words, Su Zhao had a thoughtful expression on his face, he was silent for a while, and continued: "According to what Lord Shentu said, a man with a handsome teacher should be the unparalleled national soldier in the world, otherwise, we can't use a partial teacher to restrain the ten soldiers of the Wei Kingdom. Wan Dajun."
With an army of at least 5 people, stationed in Li County, constantly dealing with the army of the defending country, and making a posture that can destroy the defending country at any time, the requirements for the commander's talents are too high.
However, Su Zhao was really excited, because capturing Li County meant pushing the line of confrontation between Su and Wei to the territory of Wei State. The question was whether the supply of troops on the front line would be a burden to Su State.
Su Zhao pondered for a long time, finally made up his mind, left the table and worshiped, and said loudly: "Shen Tu Gong, if you station a heavy army in Li County, you can't do anything unless you are a talented person from Zhu Kingdom. Please also ask Shen Tu Gong to come out of the mountain to help the lonely."
This time was undoubtedly a formal invitation, Su Zhao looked solemn and sincere.
Shentu Fan also got up at this moment, and bowed to Su Zhao, "I have seen you, Your Majesty."
There is no need to pay attention to the thatched cottage, and Shentu Fan is not the kind of hypocritical person. Since he thinks that Su Zhao is someone who can be assisted, there is nothing to delay and look back, hesitation and hesitation.
Seeing this, Su Zhao finally let go of his hanging heart, and said happily: "To be alone with Duke Shen Tu is like a fish to water."
Shentu Fan was also emotionally agitated, thinking of him leaving Su when he was young, and as for the Yan Kingdom, from a small pawn in the Yan Kingdom, he ascended to the rank of a lieutenant, led his troops to defeat Qi, and was later suspected by the King of Yan. In the army, I don't want to meet another young hero in my hometown.
Although the country of Su is small, it is the motherland. If it can help a small country to sweep the world and clarify the world, it will be famous in the history of the future.
Now that he recognized the monarch and his ministers, Su Zhao said: "Mr. Shen Tu, I want to send [-] elite troops to Keli County. According to its city, the tiger will watch the tiger and defend the country. Is there a shortage of troops?"
Shentu Fan thought for a while, and said calmly: "Fifty thousand is enough."
Apparently, Shentu Fan already knew that he was the one who commanded the best soldiers.
Su Zhao nodded. He had no doubts about Shentu Fan's ability. After all, he once led hundreds of thousands of Yan troops to attack Qi State, with [-] generals, and used Li County as his base to clamp down on several counties in the south of Wei State, threatening the Emperor of Weidu Qiu, it shouldn't be too difficult.
However, Su Guo wanted to mobilize [-] troops, but he might not be able to do so in a short time.
Fortunately, whether it is Su State, Wei State, or Zheng State, in the next one or two months, they will be taking care of internal government affairs. In addition to supplying military supplies, the time may be three months later.
"But it can't be delayed for too long, otherwise there will be no surprise effect." Su Zhao thought.
Thinking about it this way, military expansion and preparations for war are still urgent.
"If Xia Yingyin hadn't seized the weapons and food fodder that supported Zheng's [-]-strong army, I'm afraid the expansion of the army will have to scratch the head for money and food." Su Zhao looked deeply, thinking.
Not only that, but for some time to come, clearing up the fields and liberating the "serfs" will surely provide Su with a steady stream of money, food and soldiers.
It was finalized that Shentu Fan would go out to help, Su Zhao, under the "staring" eyes of Shentu Fan's wife, stopped lunch at Shentu Fan's house, and discussed the details of military affairs with Shentu Fan. Bringing Peng Ji and Fan Xiao back to the Su Palace.
On the second day, Su Zhao drew up the orders of princes and marquises, with Shentu Fan as the Privy Council Envoy and Lieutenant of the State, and his son Shentu Qi as a supplementary member of the Imperial Army.
And with the passage of time, half a month passed without knowing it, and the entire country of Su gradually entered into a tense atmosphere of military expansion and preparation for war.
With the six imperial guards as the backbone, young and strong were recruited from various counties for training and training. The impeachment is over.
Which family of ministers, how many slaves and farms they own, will be registered and recorded one by one.
Of course, not only did they find out the real estate purchase situation of the princes and ministers of Su, but also dug up some old cases with the cooperation of the demon generals.
File them one by one, and rubbing them to Yushitai, just waiting for a sudden thunder.
In the next few days, the whole of Wenyi was once again in turmoil. Many ministers of the State of Su were visited by the censor Yushi of Yushitai and asked for questioning.
However, with the downfall of two powerful officials in the court of Su State one after another, and the rectification of the national law by the former clan member Su Mao, anti-corruption has gradually become normalized in Su State at this moment. War, the prestige is in full swing, but it did not cause too much confusion.
And while the rectification matters were proceeding in an orderly manner, the imperial examination in Wenyi, Su State, was also in full swing.
Wenyi·Xifeng Tower
This building integrates food and lodging. As the State of Su held the imperial examination in Wenyi for the first time, some scholars from surrounding countries also came to the restaurant one after another.
Speaking of which, this is still related to Su Zhao's defeat of Zheng Guo half a month ago. This victory squeezed a small country like Su into the vision of talented scholars in the world for the first time.
On the second floor, a group of scholars in jade-colored gowns and blue square scarves chatted and laughed happily.
With the spread of imperial examinations to select officials, scholars from the seven counties and 53 counties of Su State, and even scholars from the two farther states of Lu and Qi, have gradually gathered in Su State. Grand events are also of great benefit to learning.
"Do you know the origin of this examiner?" At this time, a scholar with a fair face and clear eyebrows said softly.
"Brother Liu, is there some gossip?"
The scholar surnamed Liu said: "Master Yan, the official examiner, I heard that he is the descendant of the Yan family of Qi State, who once served as the chief minister of Qi State and Chu State."
"This Lord Yan...is he so big?" A round-faced scribe in brocade clothes asked doubtfully.
The scholar surnamed Liu said: "Isn't that right? I have always known that you are well-educated people, and you don't worry about being on the list, but you can't ignore the likes and dislikes of the examiner."
The scholars at the same table nodded frequently when they heard the words.
Naturally, these native scholars of the Soviet Union still hoped to use this as a step up, from being a white man to wearing red and purple clothes, to being a public official.
"I heard that in this imperial examination, the top three in the first class, Marquis Su, will hold a banquet in person to receive them and confer official positions. After leaving the palace, they can straddle the street and take the title of No. [-] Scholar, No. [-], and Tanhua." Another table , several scholars were discussing happily.
"Brother Zhou, what's so special about being called the Number One Scholar?" someone asked.
"..."
While the scholars around were discussing a lot, not far away, leaning against the window, a scribe in a robe embroidered with cloud patterns was pressing the sword on the table with one hand, while sipping a glass of wine, listening attentively. There was a lot of discussion in the restaurant, and a look of interest could not help but appear on the white and jade-like cheeks.
"It's interesting to start a course to obtain a scholar, and I don't know if it is possible for women to take the exam." The scribe raised his head, showing a face as delicate as jade and pure and beautiful.
"If you come out as the number one scholar in the exam, you must go back and talk to your master and senior brothers." Ji Yutong seemed to think of that rather interesting scene, a pair of bright eyes bent into crescent moons.
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Zhongyuan Hall, side hall
Su Zhao looked down at the test paper in his hand, and after reading it, he couldn't help but nodded.
Under Su Zhao's guidance, this test paper was divided into several sections, including legal cases, arithmetic, filling in the blanks, and policy theory. It not only investigated the sage's ingenious theory, but also a part of practical ability.
Su Zhao pondered for a moment, and said: "In the part of strategy and theory, we need to change it. The topic is the situation facing our country, Su, how to make the country rich and powerful, and compete for supremacy among other countries."
Yan Chang hesitated, "Your Majesty, do you expect too much from scholars?"
Hearing this, Su Zhao was silent for a moment, his eyes lost in thought.
Yan Chang's considerations cannot be said to be unreasonable. How to rise the country of Su among other countries is such a large and generalized problem that non-Wushuang scholars cannot write meaningful policy theories.
It is indeed difficult for these candidates.
Su Zhao said: "Then list it as an optional topic, and choose one of the topics listed by Yan Qing."
This is the best policy of both worlds, and the kind of Wang Zuo's talent will not be missed.
Yan Chang, who was at the bottom, also breathed a sigh of relief at the moment, and said, "I would like to obey your order."
(End of this chapter)