Chapter 149 A model of the B-word scroll, driving the trend (Third update)
The change in Zhu Guozhen's face was also seen in Miao Changqi's eyes.
Similarly, the drastic change in his expression did not escape the other party's eyes.
The impact was too great, even a little hard to accept, and they all felt something behind it, which was the impact of some changes in the scientific examination system and content after the 32nd year of Yuanxi.
If the changes that started in the 32nd year of Yuanxi were only gradual, then from the changes after the new emperor ascended the throne from last year to this year, we can see that the changes are still accelerating.
The classics and its meanings are still very important and are still the foundation, but the imperial court is making conscious adjustments to make the classics and its meanings the basis, but the content is increasingly integrated with current affairs, thus forming a pattern in which policy decisions determine the world.
What about the next subject?
Zhu Guozhen and Miao Changqi both saw the worry and worry in each other's eyes. Qingtan Academy was preparing for a rainy day, and this step was so decisive and bold.
What Zhu Guozhen and Miao Changqi could see, Wang Yongguang could see even more.
It can be said that he was the one who felt the impact most intuitively this time.
Qi Yongtai did not shy away from him at all. He exchanged ideas with Han Jing and Feng Ziying on the rules and regulations and some content requirements of this round of debate competition in front of him. He could even feel that the other party was sometimes explaining specifically to him. Likewise, Qi Yongtai did not shy away from him at all. Yang Sichang also listened with joy.
Wang Yongguang can naturally guess Qi Yongtai’s intention.
Everyone has a tacit understanding, and they are all aiming at how to achieve better results in the next subjects, Qiu Wei and Chun Wei. Now, although the court intends to change, it will still encounter a lot of opposition from all sides.
How can change be so easy? This is what scholars have been struggling with for decades, one subject after another, year after year, and now you say you want to reform? So what do they do?
The reforms after the 32nd year of Yuanxi were also progressive, and they also encountered a lot of criticism and resistance, but they were finally pushed forward under the authority of the Supreme Emperor for decades.
But now that the new Emperor Yuji is here, many people have begun to plot to return to the original pattern.
Zhu Guozhen and Miao Changqi came north to give lectures this time, didn't they just want to promote the regression of this change? The emperor caught them off guard in the previous section, but now they seem to be unwilling to compromise, or unwilling to give in easily.
Even if one subject and two subjects are postponed for three to six years, they can buy some time for their students in Jiangnan. Wang Yongguang guessed that this was the idea of the other two.
It's just that this afternoon, I'm afraid it gave Zhu Guozhen and Miao Changqi a ladle of cold water, which made their hearts feel cold, even colder than the current freezing weather.
There is no doubt that Qi Yongtai, Guan Yingzhen and the Qingtan Academy they represent are planning to stand on the opposite side of Jiangnan Academy, and even unswervingly promote the scientific examination content to further focus on current policy theory. This is precisely What Zhu Guozhen and Miao Changqi didn't want to see.
Now is the time for him and Chongzheng Academy to join forces. Qi Yongtai and Guan Yingzhen probably had this idea in mind when they brought themselves and Chongzheng Academy in.
The question is, do you have a choice? No.
Wang Yongguang smiled softly. The frustration and aggrieved mood caused by the "backstab" he encountered in the morning could finally be relieved, because he thought of the cold hearts of Zhu Guozhen and Miao Changqi at this time.
"The Kai-Zhong method is not an evil method, but a good method. Since the Ming Dynasty guarded the nine sides in the past, the Kai-Zhong method has played an irreplaceable role... You can think about it. Once the Kai-Zhong method is suspended, businessmen will no longer be motivated. To colonize Jiubian, relying solely on the food brought by transportation, not to mention the increase in cost, once other accidents occur, it will bring unimaginable threats to the military food needs of the entire Jiubian garrison, and even affect the security of the entire Northland. ,…”
Dongyuan's main argument is Fan Jingwen. He not only has excellent mouth, but also has rich gestures, so he is very convincing. When he explains that he has finished his explanation, he also applauded and encouraged.
“…, what Junior Brother Fan said is not unreasonable, but Brother Yu feels that you may have overlooked a key point.”
Xiyuan is naturally more mediocre. Everyone has been preparing for a month or two. It can be said that all aspects of the issue have been discussed countless times. The big topic of opening Chinese law has been discussed as a classic debate topic. So it’s not difficult at all.
"You emphasize that the key to opening up China lies in the reduction of transportation costs for merchants and the stability of food supply brought by settlement. Then I want to tell you junior brothers that your view is completely wrong, or in other words, it is no longer feasible. …”
Even though Zhu Guozhen and Miao Changqi were already thinking about how to counterattack Qingtan Academy and the possible threats posed by Qi Yongtai and Guan Yingzhen behind them, they couldn't help but feel moved when they heard this topic.
The method of opening the middle is definitely indispensable. This is everyone’s inherent point of view, but there are many problems. Many people even think that it does more harm than good.
But how to solve the problem of the Nine-Border Military Food after the abolition of the Open China Law?
If you can't find an alternative, then it's all just talk. No matter how bad the law is, you have to stick to it.
The biggest advantages of opening a Chinese law are the stability of military food supply and the reduction of transportation costs, but these guys actually say that this is no longer feasible? It’s just nonsense!
This was the thought that came to Zhu Guozhen and Miao Changqi's minds at the same time. In order to attract the attention of the people below, it was too shameless to dare to use this trick.
"Some people may think that what I say is alarmist or sensationalizing. No, how could we possibly do that in such circumstances?" Xu Xie seemed to have guessed what some people were thinking, and pointed it out with a smile.
"Then let me talk about it in detail. First, why I said the reduction in transportation costs is incorrect. Then let's analyze the factors that reduce transportation costs brought about by Kai Zhongfa. The main reason is the professionalism and salt brought by grain merchants. It is determined by the huge profits of the special nature, but what really determines the transportation cost is its professionalism and low turnover level. It has no fixed and specific relationship with the salt industry’s opening method. It is just an artificial connection. ,…”
“For businessmen, what they care about is making money, not the channels through which they make money. If we can provide a way for them to make stable money in their professional profession, it is possible to achieve cost reduction,…”
"Let's talk about another issue. It cannot be denied that grain transportation is subject to many factors, such as floods, droughts, and weather effects on roads. So border reclamation is the most effective way to ensure it. This is everyone's consensus, and it is what the court has always insisted on. The key to opening up the Central Law is that without the Opening up of the Central Law, businessmen would have no interest in colonizing..."
This is also well known, and Zhu Guozhen, Miao Changqi, and even Wang Yongguang and Yang Sichang were all interested.
It can be said that this is the core key to opening up China. Reducing transportation costs is important, but the bottom line guarantee of reclamation and providing all aspects of logistical support along the border is the core key.
"According to what we learned from the Ministry of Industry and some reports sent to the imperial court by Shaanxi and Shanxi, in fact, the weather along the frontier fortress has become worse and worse in the past twenty years. The reason why many settlements were abolished was not entirely because of the Kaizhongfa attack. The main reason is caused by the bad weather, and it is increasingly difficult for the harvests obtained from the cultivation along the border to sustain one's own needs, let alone supply the border troops..."
“Here is some information we obtained through the imperial newspaper, which can prove that four of the seven abandoned settlements were due to weather conditions, and three were caused by merchants who were unable to support themselves due to the opening of the Central Law..."
Zhu Guozhen and Miao Changqi looked at each other. Could it be that the standards of Qingtan Academy students have reached this high level? Unless there are special requirements, many of the imperial palace newspapers can actually be produced, especially those like Qingtan Academy, which obviously provide imperial examination talents for the imperial court. Of course, it is not a problem. Qi Yongtai and Guan Yingzhen both worked for the imperial court. For an old man who has been an official for many years, it is not difficult to find some information about this.
The problem is that such a targeted collection of Di newspapers as preparation for the next subject of policy theory shows that Qingtan Academy has already put a lot of effort into this aspect. Thinking of this, Zhu Guozhen and Miao Changqi both saw the difference in each other's eyes. Worry and heart-wrenching.
This situation is so bad that it is a big blow to both Zhu and Miao. It means that not only will it be difficult for them to gain the support of northern scholars in opposing the scientific research reform, but they may even become opposed, and the other party will become a beneficiary.
In this case, if the academies in Jiangnan do not quickly come up with practical and effective countermeasures, they may become the biggest victims.
This kind of fierce and verbal debate, especially when it comes to current policy theory, many of which are current affairs and government affairs that the students below have never been exposed to.
Thinking about the fact that once I pass the scientific examination and become a Jinshi official, I will be exposed to these matters in the future. How can I not let these students be so fascinated and unable to extricate themselves from hearing this?
Bursts of applause mixed with cheers made the whole scene almost out of control, especially some classic debate sentences and hot duel periods, which made the students excited and wished they could go on the field right away to compete with their opponents.
Especially the students from Chongzheng, Tonghui and Diecui academies were unable to suppress their emotions and had begun to discuss below how they would operate if their own academies also wanted to engage in such a debate on current policy.
Zhu Guozhen and Miao Changqi also noticed this and were even more worried. Wang Yongguang was also aware of this.
This seems to be a trend that is difficult to reverse.
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