Chapter 121 Abolition of the Official Selection System
Chapter 121 Abolition of the Official Selection System
Mingqian Palace.
"Your Majesty, do you need to take an imperial examination to select female officials? Or do you choose them from noble ladies from aristocratic families?"
"Except for the talented ladies among the nobles, most of the commoners' daughters are not talented or educated enough to enter the court and serve as officials."
"Besides, if we have to conduct an imperial examination, commoner girls won't even make it to the end. It would be more appropriate to select directly from noble girls!"
After listening, Gu Qingluo asked: "Which department are you from?"
"Your Majesty, I am the Minister of Rites."
Gu Qingluo nodded and asked mysteriously, "Gao Qianshan, right?"
Gao Qianshan: "I am here."
"Starting tomorrow, the position of Minister of Rites will be dismissed."
Gao Qianshan was stunned, and then so shocked that he couldn't even speak.
Why was he fired? Give him a reason!
Gao Qianshan was dissatisfied and asked, "Your Majesty, I have done nothing wrong. Why are you dismissing me?"
Gu Qingluo lazily leaned on the dragon chair and sneered at him: "The few words you just said have exposed that you are not qualified to be the Minister of Rites."
"Let me ask you, what do you think of women without talent?"
Gao Qianshan said proudly: "A woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent."
"If women are open-minded and knowledgeable, what is the use of men in this world?"
"Since ancient times, women have been supporting their husbands and raising children. How can they be officials in the court?"
As soon as this statement was made, the group of old men in the court dared not say a word, because a few days ago, a fool was demoted for saying the same thing, and it happened that Gao Qianshan was on sick leave that day and could not attend the court.
Today he hit the crater of a volcano.
He can only wish him good luck!
"Oh, that's great! You don't have to be the Minister of Rites anymore!"
"Go back to the countryside and herd cattle!"
Gao Qianshan was completely panicked, and clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I did not mean to offend you, please forgive me!"
Gu Qingluo had never thought of letting him go. He stood on the opposite side of men and women, looked down on women, and acted superior. Such a person would only cause great harm to others if he stayed in the court.
"Your Majesty." The cabinet minister stepped forward and spoke.
"What's the matter?"
"Your Majesty, I have a suggestion."
"Please say."
"Your Majesty, the daughters of commoners will take the exam together with the daughters of nobles, and the one with higher ability will be appointed as a female official!"
"What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Gu Qingluo pondered for a while and asked, "What kind of official selection system is currently used in Fengcheng?"
Jiang Wenci: "Your Majesty, at present, Fengcheng is implementing the selection of officials based on family background, moral character and ability!"
"Only those with extraordinary birth, talent and humility can enter the court as officials!"
"If a minister in the court has a candidate he likes, he can recommend him to the Zhongzheng official, who will then decide whether he can be admitted."
After hearing this, Gu Qingluo couldn't help but call out the system to ask questions.
"Tong, why didn't you tell me before that this dynasty uses the Nine-Rank System?"
"Then will they think it's funny when I say the word imperial examination?"
The system said timidly: [I thought you knew that you had read this book! ]
Gu Qingluo was furious: "What are you reading? This book has been discontinued! It has been discontinued! How am I supposed to know what will happen next?"
"That unscrupulous author didn't explain anything clearly except Jun Lingyue's struggle for power and unification of the world!"
"How can I, a worker who traveled through the book, have the energy to understand the official selection system of a dynasty?"
The system pouted: [Host, I'm sorry, it's my fault. I won't do it again next time. ]
"I give up. Fine, give me a task. How long has it been since you gave me a task?"
"I'm hungry. I can only be full after completing the task."
System: [Host, only superiors have the power to issue tasks, and I, a part-time worker, am not qualified to do so.]
[We are all workers, please be considerate. 】
Gu Qingluo: “Heh.”
[Host, please be patient. There are countless systems in the book, and the upper system cannot take into account the needs of all hosts! ]
[So, host, you have to rely on yourself for everything. 】
Gu Qingluo pouted: "I know, rely on yourself~"
Gu Qingluo looked at Gao Qianshan, who had a dazed look on his face, with a sly look in his eyes: "Since you have served the court for many years, I will not pursue your nonsense just now."
After hearing this, Gao Qianshan felt as if he had been pardoned and kowtowed immediately to express his gratitude.
It seems that the emperor still remembers the old friendship.
"What about dismissal?" Gao Qianshan asked tentatively.
"You are not qualified for this position of Minister. I have someone else in mind!"
Gao Qianshan was so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth. After a long while, he said, "Your Majesty... Can't you give me a chance?"
"Your Majesty, I beg you!"
Gu Qingluo was too lazy to reason with him: "I have made up my mind!"
No matter how Gao Qianshan defended himself, Gu Qingluo ignored him.
No one was willing to come out and say a word for him. As long as someone stood up, Gu Qingluo would arrest him, and he would never stop arresting him.
Then, Gu Qingluo said: ""
"As for the matter of selecting female officials, I have other candidates." Gu Qingluo smiled slightly and looked at Ji Yanchen beside him.
[You dog man, come up quickly and accept your orders! ]
Ji Yanchen's heart moved, he took a step forward, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, I am willing to share your worries."
"My dear Ji Aiqing, the selection of female officials is entirely your responsibility, and the cabinet ministers will assist you!"
"This system of selecting people based on family background, moral character and ability is not a long-term solution. Among the talents selected now, which one is truly dedicated to the country and the people and is truly talented? I'm afraid they are just fillers sent by some people in the upper echelons to make up the numbers!"
Gu Qingluo asked Ji Yanchen: "When was the official selection day in previous years?"
Ji Yanchen bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, it is in July every year."
"It will be in a few days!"
Gu Qingluo smiled and said, "This year we will not select officials based on family background, moral character or talent."
“This year it will be conducted in three phases!”
When the ministers heard this, they all objected.
"Your Majesty, you must not do this. This official selection system has been in place for a hundred years. If it is abolished, it will shake the foundation of the country!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, Fengcheng has always used this official selection system. How can we just stop using it? This is too ridiculous!"
Gu Qingluo slammed the table, stood up and said coldly: "It is because of this official selection system that all of you think that children of commoners are not worthy of participating in the official selection, and only those from high-ranking families are the first choice to enter the court as officials!"
"I am about to abolish this official selection system. Do you dare to disobey me?"
Gu Qingluo glanced at them and saw that they were evasive in their eyes, which showed that they were guilty and afraid.
"You all feel comfortable being officials, but which one of you works for the people and the country? You know it in your hearts!"
"I have decided to abolish this official selection system!"
A minister moved out Jun Lingyue.
"Your Majesty, even if you force me to agree, the Regent will not agree!"
Gu Qingluo was very disdainful: "Oh? He doesn't dare!"
"A mere king of a different surname, should I be afraid of him?"
"What a joke!"
"Lord Ji, I have three tasks for you to take charge of!"
"Your humble servant is listening attentively." Ji Yanchen replied respectfully.
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