Chapter 92: Ning Fan's strategy, Kong Ming's warning

"My lord, who is Zhao Zilong from Changshan?"

"You'll know later!"

Faced with Dian Wei's question, Ning Fan did not answer, but kept it secret.

"Brother Pengju also knows him?"

"Yeah!" Yue Fei nodded with a smile: "I know him, I'm just afraid he doesn't know me!"

"What does this mean?"

"Hahaha!"

Seeing Dian Wei's confused look, Ning Fan and Yue Fei looked at each other and laughed.

"My lord, isn't that your carriage?"

"coming!"

Ning Fan watched a carriage slowly stop at the pavilion next to it. He quickly got off his horse and strode towards the pavilion.

"Lord!"

When Zhuge Liang saw Ning Fan's figure, his face showed a hint of joy, and he quickly stood up and saluted!

"Haha, Kong Ming, long time no see, how are you?"

"Liang, meet my lord!"

"Caomin Shen Li, pay homage to His Highness King Xuan Yong!"

When an old man next to Zhuge Liang saw Ning Fan, he bowed deeply and respectfully!

"Student Ning Fan, meet Master Shen!"

Ning Fan also bowed respectfully to the old man as a disciple. You must know that this was not only Ning Fan's former teacher, but also the former emperor's master!

Former Taifu!

"Your Highness, I haven't seen you for many years, but you still have the same style!"

"Master Shen is so complimentary!"

Ning Fan smiled awkwardly. If the old man knew what he had done in the capital over the years, he would probably blow his beard and glare in anger.

A few people sat down in the pavilion. Now that the sun was setting, Ning Fan and the three of them were a little tired after fighting.

"Lord, did you encounter any accident on the way?"

"Um!"

Ning Fan spoke softly: "When I met a few strong men, I took care of them!"

Zhuge Liang's face hardened, and he said in a deep voice: "This is the capital of the capital!"

"As we walked along, we encountered many strongmen blocking the way, but most of them asked for some silver coins before letting us go!"

"Thanks to the support of these people along the way!"

Ning Fan looked at the palace guards not far away and said with a smile: "These are all the masters of the palace!"

"Sir, I have taken the liberty to invite you to the capital this time. I have no choice but to do so. Please don't blame me!"

"Your Highness, you're welcome!"

Shen Li said calmly: "I stayed away from the temple back then, and I was willing to be a country teacher. The most important thing is education!"

"Now, the imperial court needs my old bones, how can there be any reason to shirk it?"

"On this journey, little friend Kong Ming has informed me of the situation in Beijing. Once the situation in the court is stabilized, I will go into seclusion!"

"Your Highness, please report this to Your Majesty!"

Hearing Shen Li's words, Ning Fan nodded heavily: "Sir, don't worry, the student will definitely explain it to his father!"

"I wonder where Your Highness wants me to start?"

"Sir, I believe you already know that since the death of the former right minister, my position as the right minister of Dayu has been vacant!"

"For many years, a large family has controlled the government and brought trouble to the government!"

"Now, I am planning to become the right prime minister again, so I would like to invite you, sir, to take over the position of right prime minister!"

Ning Fan looked at Shen Li and sighed: "During these days, the situation in Beijing has been changing day by day. Marquis Xuanwu colluded with the Chen family, formed a clique for personal gain, and conspired to rebel!"

"And the Chen family has joined forces with the King of Huainan to secretly provide him with armor and weapons!"

"I, Dayu, am now facing internal and external troubles!"

When Shen Li heard this, he also sighed, with a touch of anger in his eyes: "When the late emperor was in power, I once mentioned the troubles of aristocratic families and the disasters of noble families!"

"It's a pity that the late emperor was busy with wars in all directions and had no time to rectify the situation of the court. Until today, it has caused a catastrophe!"

“Nowadays, court officials have so much fame and reputation, but it’s hard for ordinary people to get ahead!”

"Over the years, I have taught the world, and many of my disciples have great talents, but because of their humble backgrounds, it is difficult for them to serve as officials!"

"Every time I think about this, I just feel helpless and sad!"

Seeing the sadness on Shen Li's face, Ning Fan said in a deep voice: "Sir, I have a plan to help the disciples from a humble family stand out!"

"Um?"

At this moment, not only Shen Li looked surprised, but even Zhuge Liang looked over with curiosity!

Yue Fei looked at Ning Fan and asked tentatively: "Imperial examination system?"

"Exactly!"

Ning Fan nodded with a smile and said thoughtfully: "In the imperial examination, all those with both ability and political integrity can become officials, regardless of their origins!"

"Lord, what is the imperial examination?"

Zhuge Liang was the first to ask his question, and Shen Li also looked over with confusion.

"The so-called imperial examination selection, to put it simply, is 'regardless of one's origin, only those who are qualified will be selected.'"

"Whether you are a child of a famous family or a commoner from a humble family, if you want to be an official, you can only pass the exam and be hired!"

"The examination is from bottom to top, with rural examinations, general examinations and palace examinations!"

"Selection at all levels and admission on the basis of merit!"

Ning Fan explained the core of the imperial examination system. For a moment, both Shen Li and Zhuge Liang had expressions of amazement on their faces, and Yue Fei also had a sparkle in his eyes!

In this era, the imperial examination system had not yet appeared. If Dayu could be one step ahead, he would surely govern the Qingming Dynasty and prosper!

"Lord!"

There was no hint of joy on Zhuge Liang's face. Instead, he looked solemn. He looked at Ning Fan and Zhengzhou said, "What I said today must not be passed on to outsiders. This matter is of great importance and is not suitable for me, Dayu!"

"Once word spreads, I, the Great Yu, may be in danger of overthrowing!"

Shen Li was startled, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes. He nodded heavily: "Kong Ming is right. This imperial examination system is really a killer weapon to break the monopoly of the aristocratic families!"

"But I, Dayu, am in turmoil now. If this policy is spread, the aristocratic families in the world will definitely rise up!"

"Even at all costs, kill your highness!"

"Don't underestimate the great families in the world. Even the court is extremely afraid of it!"

Ning Fan looked at the two people with solemn faces and realized the seriousness of the matter. It seems that it is much more difficult to implement the imperial examination system than he imagined. If you are not careful, you will die in the wilderness, and even the country will be in turmoil!

This world belongs to the aristocratic families!

Before the court is completely stable, you will never dare to promote the imperial examination system so ostentatiously!

"But..." Zhuge Liang's eyes sparkled with brilliance, and he pondered: "Although the imperial examination system cannot be implemented temporarily, we can issue a decree to recruit talents!"

"Recruit talents from all over the world, serve as officials in the court, and be assessed and employed!"

"With you in charge, you will be able to call on scholars from all over the world to make up for the current talent gap in the court!"

Shen Li heard this, his eyes sparkled with brilliance, and he nodded gently: "Kong Ming's plan is feasible!"

"All scholars from all over the world will enter the capital. At that time, Master Shen will be the chief examiner, selecting the virtuous and capable, and selecting a group of elite children from the aristocratic families!"

"Promote small aristocratic families, win over middle-class aristocratic families, and suppress large aristocratic families!"

"After the court is stabilized, the imperial examination will be implemented, and the world will be settled!"

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