Zhu Xu stayed in the Military and Political Courts for a while, and met the presidents of the two houses, and reiterated that he was not allowed to form cliques or involve politics, so he returned to the palace with the sun again.

Once back to the palace, King Xin Zhu Youjian and Minister of Personnel Zhou Yingqiu were already waiting.

"Emperor." The two saluted at the same time.

Zhu Xu waved his hand and said, "Let's go, talk to him in a different room."

Zhu Xu's physique is that he is afraid of cold in winter and heat in summer, not to mention that he is facing such a big sun outside.

Neither of them had any objections and followed Zhu Xu to the side room.

Zhu Xu wiped his sweat, changed his clothes, put on three bowls of herbal tea, and took a few sips before he felt relieved.

Sitting on the soft collapse, he looked at the two of them and said, "Sit down, don't be restrained."

After all, Zhu Youjian was the emperor's brother. He hesitated for a moment. Sitting not far from Zhu Xu, Zhou Yingqiu had to sit down.

Zhu Youjian didn't know what Zhu Xu did after leaving the palace, and he didn't care. He straightened his waist and paused a little, and then said, "Your Majesty, the imperial examination is coming soon, and I am doing the imperial examination."

Zhu Xu sat down and felt unbearable. He took a sip of herbal tea and smiled and said, "Well, brother, tell me what I think."

Zhu Youjian looked at Zhu Xu and was silent for a while before saying: "Emperor, the Nanjing Gongyuan has been severed. Now the imperial examination needs to be straightened out. I have talked with Shangshu Zhou for a long time and there are many controversies. I will invite the Holy Tribunal."

Zhu Xu's expression remained unchanged and she smiled secretly in her heart.

Zhou Yingqiu is his person, and Zhu Youjian said this, probably because he wanted to convince him.

Seeing Zhu Xu smiling and silent, Zhou Yingqiu said, "Emperor, since the Tang Dynasty, there have been too many ills in all dynasties. My colleagues and colleagues from the Ministry of Personnel have carried out bold reforms, but the prince does not agree."

Zhu Xu's head was signaled to Zhu Youjian to say.

Zhu Youjian's eyes had a condensation and his tone was calm and said: "Emperor, the imperial examinations have a great relationship with the imperial court and the scholars of the world. Even if there are some disadvantages, they cannot be defeated and started over again. I suggest that I slow down."

Zhu Xu held the herbal tea cup in both hands and nodded silently. Zhu Youjian said that he was "slow" in his words, but in fact, he was "negative".

Zhou Yingqiu looked at Zhu Xu and said, "Your Majesty, this year's imperial examination is still in previous years. However, every scholar needs to announce his birth, property, land, whether he has been involved in prostitutes, crimes, unfilial piety and other misconduct, and then he can enter. In addition, the proportion of the south will be further reduced and changed to 'South Five North Five'. The prince does not agree with this."

Zhu Xu raised his eyebrows and looked at Zhu Youjian and said, "Where is the emperor's opinion?"

Zhu Youjian listened to Zhou Yingqiu's words and saw that he did not expand or provoke disagreement. He felt a little relaxed and looked at Zhu Xu and said, "Your Majesty, now you want scholars to publish their property. There is no precedent in ancient times, which may cause dissatisfaction among scholars. It will take a long time to verify it, and it will inevitably cause favoritism and fraud. The southern people are beautiful, and there are already some unfair things. If the quota is reduced again, the southern provinces will definitely be unfair and dissatisfied with the court."

The cultural differences between the north and south of the Ming Dynasty were different. The north had weak literary spirit, the middle was the least, the south had a strong literary style, and there were many scholars. In order to balance, the "South Six North Four" was created before, but now it has been further compressed. The south will definitely be dissatisfied or even resentful.

All the people who have passed the imperial examinations were from the south. The south had an absolute advantage in the imperial examinations. They were never willing to give up this advantage. What's more, among the officials in the world, the south had the most, especially the largest clique Donglin Party!

Zhu Xu tapped his fingers on the table, his mind flew around.

Zhu Youjian's words were not his own position, but represented most of the scholars in the world, because most of the scholars were from the south.

But the more this happens, the more solutions are needed.

After a while, he looked up at Zhou Yingqiu and said, "Say it means the year."

Zhu Youjian frowned and endured it without interrupting it.

Zhou Yingqiu was prepared and bowed and said, "Emperor, the Ministry of Personnel has a draft. In each of the governing departments, academies approved by the imperial court can be established, divided into three levels, counties, governments and provinces, and evaluated and selected at all levels. In the end, scholars who have completed their studies in each province can go to Beijing to refer to them. After the first grade, they will be admitted to the Royal Court. After graduation, the Ministry of Personnel can arrange them to join the officialdom."

"This is just a general idea, and there are many details that need to be improved. For example, taxes, food, age, etc., all need to be determined. Also, this year's martial arts ceremony, I am still pondering it carefully with my colleagues."

"I plan to convene prefects, prefects, and government officials from all over the country to Beijing and enter the Royal Court for assessment. If the assessment fails, punishment will be carried out. If it is excellent, it can be promoted and reused."

"These ministers have discussed with Wen Zhao Pavilion, and the prince... has many hesitations."

Zhu Youjian listened silently, and he knew very well that even if it was not Zhu Xu's instructions, he must have known about it for a long time.

Such changes are unprecedented. The matter of the imperial examination is too important. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the "foundation of the country". Without full confidence, it is difficult for him to agree.

When Zhu Xu saw that Zhu Youjian didn't speak, he could understand his thoughts. The imperial examination was of great importance, no less than the abolition of Nanjing/Beijing, and even had a greater impact. Not only Zhu Youjian should be cautious, but all the civil and military officials in the court, even Zhu Xu's people, had to be careful.

However, in Zhu Xu's view, the Ming Dynasty was full of talents, and there would be no talent gap in a short period of time. What he wanted to do was not simply to select scholars. Just like setting up a three-level yamen, in addition to decentralization of power, it also had reasons such as cracking down on corruption and improving administrative efficiency. In reforming the imperial examination, Zhu Xu wanted to break the monopoly of the rich, popularize education, and weaken the existing official and business groups.

Zhu Youjian didn't say anything, and his silence was the best protest.

Zhu Xu tapped his fingers on the table, and it was very important to convince Zhu Youjian. He needed Zhu Youjian to persuade the Donglin Party and reduce the opposition. At least, the scholars of the world could not be allowed to oppose him as the emperor.

"Brother,"

Zhu Xu looked up at Zhu Youjian and said firmly: "The reform of the imperial examination is inevitable, and I have decided. I will not interfere in this year's imperial examination, and I will give it to the emperor's brother to handle it."

Zhu Youjian frowned, and he could hear that this was Zhu Xu's concession, but when it came to the Zhu family's ten thousand years of foundation, he still could not compromise, but he knew that he could not force himself. He said calmly: "Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance. I believe that the court should discuss it."

Zhu Xu picked up the teacup, looked cold and oppressed in his tone, and said, "Brother, do you think the court advisor can stop me?"

Zhu Youjian's face moved, and there was a condensation between his eyebrows.

He realized that most of the people who were qualified to attend court were Zhu Xu. If the court held a court meeting, he would not be able to stop him.

Zhu Youjian was still unwilling to give up, and a little panic appeared in his heart. He lowered his head slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I...I'll just go slow."

Seeing that Zhu Youjian still refused to agree, Zhu Xu took a sip of tea silently, raised his head, and said in a cold tone: "Brother, except this year, Wen Zhao Pavilion will be hosted by someone from the next year. After you go back, write a memorial. If the brother cannot write, I will write another person!"

Zhu Youjian's face changed slightly. Zhu Xu's "write it with another person" was not literal. The conciseness behind it was just to change him as the Prime Minister!

Zhu Youjian struggled violently inside, with anger and unwillingness, but he was very rationally suppressed.

He knew very well that Zhu Xu had made a decision and it was difficult for him to persuade him. However, the imperial examination was related to scholars in the world and was the foundation of the Ming Dynasty. He must not act rashly!

The Ming Dynasty claimed that the "Emperor and the literati and officials ruled the world together" was not empty talk, especially at this time, the power of the literati was enough to influence the change of dynasties. The "country between the foundation of the country" in the Wanli period ended with the victory of the foreign court!

Zhu Youjian had an urgent thought in his mind. He could not let Zhu Xu continue to "trot" and continue to challenge the "national foundation". He had to curb Zhu Xu!

Zhu Youjian gritted his teeth hard, his face twitched and painful, suppressing all kinds of resentment in his heart, frowned and looked at Zhu Xu, and suddenly his momentum changed, and he said respectfully: "Your Majesty, please transfer Yuan Chonghuan to Zun/Hua."

Zhu Xu's eyebrows moved, and the distance between Zun/Hua and Shanhaiguan was not close to the capital. It was sandwiched between Xi/feng/kou and Ji/zhou.

But he immediately said, "Accurate!"

Zhu Youjian was cautious by nature, and this time he was forced by Zhu Xu. The resentment in his heart was slightly aroused, and he stood up and said, "I will leave."

Zhu Xu smiled and nodded.

Zhu You detected Jingyang Palace, and his face pretended to be calm finally turned pale. He took advantage of the guards' disregard, kicked and held it hard in the corner of the wall, gritted his teeth and muttered for a long time before he tidied up his clothes, and walked towards Wen Zhao Pavilion with a calm face.

In the side room, Zhu Xu also breathed a long sigh. If Zhu Youjian really didn't compromise, he wouldn't find a suitable person to join Wen Zhao Pavilion. This matter would probably be dragged on.

Zhou Yingqiu was not surprised to see the emperor suppressing King Xin, and continued: "Emperor, once the academies are established, I will gradually replace the staff of the local governments with these academies. Each official position has requirements. For example, the prefect must pass the Royal Court assessment, and the magistrate must pass the provincial academies' assessment..."

Zhu Xu listened, his expression gradually changed. Isn’t this a disguised ‘diploma’?

He was deeply hurt and hurriedly said, "In addition to this, it is also important to recommend and recruit talents. We must enrich the channels for recruiting talents and apply them in accordance with the requirements."

Zhou Yingqiu was not surprised and said: "Yes, for students at all levels, I have also agreed on the assessment outline, character, property, etc. Every time I was promoted to the court, I would disclose it for a period of time and allow the lawsuit..."

Zhu Xu's jaw head from time to time, he wanted to reform the phenomenon of "the top-rank no poor family, and the lower-rank no noble family" now, but things are not done overnight, and they have to take it slowly.

After listening for a while, Zhu Xu also understood that these were sorted out according to his intentions, but the detailed steps and details had to be considered step by step and improved.

After Zhou Yingqiu finished speaking, he looked at Zhu Xu and said, "Emperor, I dare to ask, after the imperial examination, will the emperor want to clear the land in the world?"

Zhu Xu knew that this was a smart man. Among the six ministers, he was the smartest. He smiled and said, "You can see it thoroughly, but the successive changes are too urgent and the impact is too great. You have to take it slowly. Start with Shandong/East, Shan/Xi, Shaanxi/Xi, and several provinces."
Chapter completed!