I want to ruin the country

At this time, most people had already understood what the emperor wanted to say, only the old fool Qi Ying was still arguing with the emperor. They silently made the sign of the cross for him and said, "Good luck to you!"

Only Mu Zhang'a was very anxious. He also wanted to say something, but the emperor and Qi Ying were talking, so he couldn't interrupt!

Qi Ying waved his hands again hurriedly.

"Your Majesty, that's even worse. Crafting swords, spears, and halberds is not something that ordinary people can do. It requires specialized craftsmen. How can scholars do that?"

Yining lowered his face.

"Master Qi Ying, after all this talk, these scholars and candidates can't do anything. They can't defend our country, they can't build houses for people to live in, they can't grow food for people to eat. What's the point of having them here?"

"Hey...this...!"

When Qi Ying saw that the emperor had changed his attitude, he finally understood what was going on. It turned out that the emperor was waiting for him here.

However, he didn't want to give up easily.

"Your Majesty, without scholars, how can you educate the people? Where will the officials come from? Without officials, how can Your Majesty govern the world? How can the world be without scholars?"

Yining slapped his hand on the seat, stood up and said,

"You are right, the world will not be able to survive without scholars!

Cangjie created characters for the purpose of communication and inheritance, so that everyone could record things in a way that was understandable to future generations. I am right, am I not?

Of course this was correct, Qi Ying could only nod.

"Your Majesty said so!"

"But this simplest thing has become increasingly complicated. Reading is no longer for practical use or for inheritance, but has become a way for some people to show off!

The purpose of writing is to let people recognize it, know what it means, and facilitate communication.

But now it’s no longer possible, it has risen to the level of calligraphy.

Calligraphers come out one after another to compare whose handwriting is more beautiful.

In fact, if it were a peaceful and prosperous era, I would not object to these things. There is nothing wrong with reciting poems, writing, and painting to show off one's taste. Isn't life all about sentiment?

But compared with eating, which one is more important?

Tell me, if I gave you a bunch of pens, inkstones, and paper and locked you up without food, would you be able to eat them after three days?

Everyone was speechless again. No one was stupid, and they all knew that the whole purpose of living was to have a bite to eat!

Yining continued,

"The purpose of reading and writing is to understand things and to facilitate communication with others. If one writes well, then he can do anything."

Qi Yingdao,

"Since ancient times, scholars have been selected based on their writing skills!"

Yining Road,

"There's nothing wrong with selecting people based on their writing. As long as you can explain things clearly, have a different point of view from others, and let others know what you think, isn't that enough?

"It's necessary to take the eight-part essay test, with its eight-part essays, such as the opening, the continuation, the beginning, the introduction, etc. If someone can write a brilliant essay, can he govern the country? Can he master the law? Can he invent and create?"

Yining stood on top, looked around at everyone and said,

"It's the same old saying: at a critical moment, is a handful of rice more important or a top-scoring essay?

What's the saying that all things are inferior except for studying? Most scholars and candidates are useless people who don't know how to eat or work hard!

Du Shoutian shuddered in his heart and thought to himself that the emperor's blow was too wide-ranging. Wouldn't he be scolding all the literati?

Yining ignored that and continued,

"They eat the food grown by the people, wear the clothes made by the people, and live in the houses built by the people, yet they look down on the people the most.

Without the people, what would you eat, wear, live in, or be proud of?

Yi Guofang secretly cheered in his heart. The emperor scolded happily. It was amazing to see these grown men being so jealous. It was just that they could speak a few elegant words. If we really talk about ability, I can beat a hundred of them by myself. Humph!

Yining said again,

“They don’t make you pens, inkstones, paper, and inkstones, so all you can do is use stones and sticks to scratch on the ground!

Yet you use the paper and pen they made to write articles criticizing them. Think about it honestly: is this fair?

Everyone lowered their heads in silence, thinking to themselves that what the emperor said did make sense. This world can only survive without the literati, and it would be really difficult to survive without these common people!

Yining then said,

"You all think you were born to be an official, born to be rich. Why is that? Isn't it because of the good karma your ancestors have accumulated for you?

Look through your family tree. Were all your ancestors farmers for several generations?

After enjoying happiness for a few days, you have forgotten your own surname and are trampling underfoot the people who gave birth to us and raised us. Should you examine your conscience and ask yourself if this is right? "

Yining became more and more angry as he spoke, and finally he started to roar. His face turned red and even the blue veins on his neck were exposed.

The hall was quiet and Qi Ying was stunned!

I didn't expect the emperor to be so furious!

Qi Ying realized that it was inappropriate for him to stand any longer, so he knelt down and joined Senglinqin.

"emperor……!"

Yining Road,

"It was only after receiving the teachings of the Holy Ancestor that I finally understood these principles!

Today I will tell you that what I will do in the future is to measure whether a person can become an official based on his contribution to society!

Instead of letting losers who can only write some flowery articles rule the world!"

You useless people, from what the emperor said, what he meant was that we have been officials for our whole lives but have become useless people!

Everyone was stunned, even Mu Zhang'a, who wanted to avenge Qi Ying, shut up!

The emperor said that this was the intention of the Holy Ancestor. They were not afraid of the emperor, but they had to be afraid of the Holy Ancestor. Otherwise, if the Holy Ancestor came to talk to them at night, they would not be able to bear it!

If I provoke the Holy Ancestor and he takes me away, then everything will be over!

After yesterday's brainwashing, Peng Yunzhang finally understood the emperor's intentions. The emperor was determined to do this. Anyone who wanted to try to stop a chariot with a mantis arm would only bring shame upon himself!

Qi Ying is a living example.

In fact, everyone understands what the emperor said, but everyone is in the circle of interests, so who is willing to come out and break it?

Du Shoutian knelt down, kowtowed and said,

"I have lived my whole life and thought I was quite clear-headed. But today, the emperor's words have opened my eyes. I support the emperor in revitalizing our Daqing!"

As soon as he knelt down, Du Han naturally knelt down as well.

"Your Majesty, I also support you!"

Now is the time to show loyalty, the opportunity cannot be missed, Peng Yunzhang also quickly knelt down and kowtowed,

"Your Majesty is wise and sage. The teachings of the Holy Ancestor cannot be disobeyed. I support the Emperor's will!"

Su Shun regretted not kneeling down earlier, and let Du Shoutian get there first, so he knelt down too.

"Your servant supports the emperor's will!"

Ruijin was scolded that day and understood some things. He was not willing to fall behind.

"After listening to His Majesty's teachings, I truly understand the Emperor's good intentions. I also support His Majesty's will!"