Steel Dynasty - Chapter 689

[Chapter 688 Reform]

“Split Bowen College?”

Pang Yukun and a group of officials were greatly surprised.

Xiao Ming nodded, “Since the capture of Wei, Yan, and Liang, scholars from these three places have flocked here. The number of scholars trying to enter the academy has increased several times, and the original intention of Bowen Academy is In order to provide talents for the original feudal country, and now it includes scholars from the Great Chongqing Kingdom, this academy is no longer enough. “

After pondering for a while, Xiao Ming continued: “There are specialties in the arts, and Bowen Academy brings together the best of them. It is complicated, and it is not conducive to the confidentiality of secret technologies.”

Pang Yukun nodded and said: “Your Majesty, in general, Dayu State lacks effective management of Bowen College and various schools. “

Speaking of this, Fiji and others. People couldn’t get a word in. Compared to Pang Yukun, they didn’t know much about these things.

“Pang Shoufu is right. When I was the King of Qi, I would be granted a primary school and there were few talents needed. It doesn’t matter if Bowen College is more casual. Now that the world is unified and there are many talents needed, we should put this matter on the agenda. And this is The second item of the reform is to establish the Ministry of Culture and Education. “

” The Ministry of Culture and Education? “

The officials are talking about it. They are familiar with the Ministry of Culture and Education. This is the official office that handles secrets and issues imperial edicts.

It’s just that despite the discussion, there was no fierce opposition from officials this time. Since Xiao Ming dismissed Yu Ming last time, officials in the court knew that the emperor was determined to change the law.

This eliminated scholars, farmers, industry and commerce as the first item, and now the second item appeared.

Fiji did not object, but he needed to ask some questions clearly, so he said, “Does the emperor want to cancel the imperial examination?”

“There is no need to cancel the imperial examination, but it needs to be changed.” Xiao Ming said, “After the establishment of the Ministry of Culture and Education, it will This reform of the imperial examination will also be implemented by the Ministry of Culture and Education, which governs all the schools in Dayu. “

After studying at Bowen College for a period of time, the officials have actually been mentally prepared for this. In the future, the imperial examination will no longer test the Four Books and Five Classics. Instead, there will be all kinds of strange knowledge.

Clearing his throat, Xiao Ming continued: “The position of the chief official of the Ministry of Culture and Education is called academic administration. The Qingzhou Ministry of Culture and Education will be responsible for commanding the Ministry of Culture and Education of other prefectures.”

“Prefecture?” Not only Fiji was shocked, but also Even Pang Yukun was a little surprised. This was something they had never heard of.

“Your Majesty, what is this mansion?” Pang Yukun asked.

Xiao Ming smiled softly and said: “This is the third item of the reform. It is to remove vassals and build government, and strengthen the court’s governance of states and counties.”

Although Xiao Ming has now captured Wei, Yan, Liang, etc. areas, but just like Qin Shihuang destroyed the six kingdoms, the people in these places still retain the living habits of the vassal period.

This was naturally intolerable to Xiao Ming. His purpose of killing these vassal kings was to establish centralized power. How could he tolerate the people in these areas calling themselves Wei and Yan people?

Therefore, after careful consideration, he decided to withdraw the feudal vassal and establish a government. The former Wei state was established as Jinling Prefecture. Jinling Prefecture governed the thirteen prefectures of the former Wei region, and then used the prefectures to manage counties.

In the old land of Yan State, Bozhou Prefecture was established, with Bozhou as the center to govern the ten states of Yan State, followed by Kaifeng Prefecture, Chang’an Prefecture, Qingzhou Prefecture, Youzhou Prefecture, and finally his Qingzhou Prefecture.

In this way, he divided the land he occupied into seven prefectures, which greatly strengthened the management of the place.

After speaking out his thoughts, Xiao Ming looked at the officials, waiting for their opinions.

At this time, both Pang Yukun and Fiji fell silent. Xiao Ming’s reform this time was really too big.

Pang Yukun said; “I know that the emperor is eager to reform, but the north is not yet stable. If it is implemented rashly, I am afraid that not only will it not be effective, but it will cause chaos.”

“I have already considered this, so this reform is not Implemented in all parts of the country of Chongqing. I also know that all of you, dear friends, have doubts about the reform. As the saying goes, a black cat or a white cat that catches mice is a good cat. Seeing is believing to prove that the reform is correct, so I decided Taking the lead in implementing the reform in Qingzhou Prefecture, the success or failure depends only on the rise and fall of Qingzhou Prefecture. “

There is a thousand reasons, because the Chongqing country has not been beaten by advanced civilization, and now the officials lack enthusiasm for the reform, and the lack of external factors is difficult to convince a person. National independent change.

If it had not been for the invasion of the Scourge of God that opened a door for Europe, Europe would not have sought changes to get out of the Middle Ages.

Similarly, if the invasion of the West had not brought advanced civilization, the cycle of feudal dynasties would have continued.

“Great Chongqing needs enemies.” Sometimes Xiao Ming suddenly thought like this.

He gradually understood why contemporary countries continue to create international conflicts and choose imaginary enemies, because all these are the reasons for the country to continue to be strong.

However, Dayu has an enemy, and everyone agrees that this enemy is the Golden Horde.

It’s just that the Golden Horde is a country with a lower level of civilization than the Great Chongqing. If the Golden Horde is replaced by a country with a higher level of civilization than the Great Yu, the current Great Chongqing will definitely try its best to reform and follow suit.

Of course, invaders with a higher level of civilization than Dayu have arrived, and this is what Xiao Ming is ready to seize. He is ready to invite the Dutch troops stationed in Ryukyu to visit Qingzhou.

He believes this will give those officials who are opposed to the reform a clear understanding.

While he was thinking, Pang Yukun said loudly: “Your Majesty is wise, and I think it is most appropriate for the reform to be implemented in the six states.”

Fiji and others also breathed a sigh of relief. They were afraid that Xiao Ming would make drastic measures, and they all said in unison Said: “Your Majesty is wise.”

Looking at the officials, Xiao Ming nodded with satisfaction. This time his plan was implemented smoothly.

In fact, his purpose this time is to set up a pilot area. This is similar to the steps of contemporary reform and opening up. First, a part of the area is designated for pilot areas.

If it succeeds, it will be easy to implement the reform in other places. At the same time, the prosperity of the area where the reform was first made can also lead to the development of other places.

And because the area for reform is small, it is conducive to focused supervision, and at the same time, this place must have a basis for reform.

After thinking about it, the feudal state he once had was perfect. If the reform was successful, he would then implement it in coastal areas such as Youzhou Prefecture and Jinling Prefecture.

“The reform involves many political orders, so we will no longer discuss it with the superiors.” Xiao Ming gestured to Qian Dafu at this time.

Taking a step forward, Qian Dafu shouted: “If you have something to do, please tell me early, if nothing happens, roll up the curtain and retreat.”

The officials heard this and shouted long live. They dare not say anything now. The emperor threw out too many incredible things at the meeting today. , they need to go back and discuss it carefully.

After the court was over, Xiao Ming and Qian Dafu left from the side door of the Yizheng Hall. They did not return to the palace, but were going to inspect the production of the railway tracks.

(End of chapter)