Li Shimin faked his death? Then I will be powerful enough to conquer the world!

Li Chengqian looked at Chen Fusheng's smug look and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

In his eyes, although the boy may occasionally be a little impulsive due to his youth, the vigorous energy and positive spirit he exudes are full of infinite vitality, which makes people happy.

It also made Li Chengqian more convinced that the future court of the Tang Dynasty needed more of this kind of fresh power to inject vitality.

"Fusheng has just begun. What have you all thought of?"

Li Chengqian's voice echoed in the hall, breaking the brief silence. He slowly swept his eyes across the faces of each minister with anticipation.

Mr. Qi stood aside without saying a word.

Ma Zhou was a meticulous person, good at discerning the emperor's intentions. After hearing what Chen Fusheng said, he suddenly understood.

I immediately understood the unspoken worries in His Majesty's heart.

He said in a steady voice, "Your Majesty, the aristocratic families have just been vigorously eradicated. Although the world is beginning to show signs of peace, it is still in a precarious situation."

"If we hastily launch the imperial examinations now, judging by the current national conditions and public sentiment, those who are able to stand out on the list will probably be mostly children of aristocratic families."

"Why is that so?"

"Ordinary people toiled in the fields year-round just to earn a living, so they had no leisure time or energy to learn to read and write, let alone study the classics, history, and literature, and develop the skills to take the imperial examinations."

“If this happens, all the hardships that Your Majesty and the other gentlemen have gone through to eradicate the power of the aristocratic families will probably be like flowers in the mirror and moon in the water.

"Every moment is gone, all efforts are in vain."

After hearing Ma Zhou's analysis, everyone suddenly woke up as if from a dream, and realized this key point that they had never thought deeply about before.

Li Chengqian nodded slightly, a look of satisfaction on his face: "Ma Zhou, go get two pieces of bacon on your way back."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Ma Zhou bowed his hands in thanks with great dignity.

He is calm and reserved, neither arrogant nor impatient.

Li Chengqian sighed.

"Since I inherited the vast territory of the Great Tang in the fifteenth year of the Zhenguan reign, I have known the heavy responsibility on my shoulders.

"In the fifteenth year of the Zhenguan reign, the powerful Tang army subdued the Xueyantuo and made them submit."

"He then marched westward and crushed Tubo."

"Two fronts launched, two fronts won."

"Until the first year of Qianwu, I wiped out the aristocratic families that attempted to control the government."

"What exactly do I seek?"

"My only wish is that the people of the Great Tang Dynasty can break free from oppression and exploitation, find a path to survival under this bright and clear world, and live a peaceful and prosperous life."

"The people of the Tang Dynasty have endured years of war and famine. Simply seeking daily food and clothing and maintaining basic survival is already a difficult task."

"For them, learning to read and write, and seeking fame and fortune are simply too far-fetched aspirations."

"If we rashly start the imperial examination at this moment, it will undoubtedly open the door for those children of aristocratic families, giving them the perfect opportunity to re-enter the court and control power."

"It won't be long before they return to their old ways, colluding with each other like before, forming a powerful force that is difficult to contain."

"In this way, all my previous efforts will be in vain.

"Therefore, the imperial examinations should be put on hold for now. The most urgent task is to ensure that the people have enough to eat."

"When the granaries are full, people will know etiquette and propriety; this is the foundation for governing a country and maintaining peace."

"Floating life."

Li Chengqian called out softly, his eyes turning to Chen Fusheng.

Chen Fusheng bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty! I am your humble servant!"

"Although the imperial examination is not urgent, the content of the examination should be changed to reflect the science of Xianyang. When the time comes, you can go back to Xianyang and ask the academy to try to produce some examination papers first."

"Yes! Your Majesty!" Chen Fusheng accepted the order.

When they heard that His Majesty was going to change the content of the imperial examination, everyone looked really panicked, but Mr. Qi was the only one who remained calm.

Li Chengqian looked at the cabinet ministers.

"I know you have doubts in your hearts. When the time comes to change the content of the imperial examination, there will inevitably be debate. But now I have not decided to hold the imperial examination. Let's discuss it later."

"Yes! Your Majesty!"

Fang Xuanling took the lead in responding.

"I have summoned you all here today because, besides state affairs, I have some other concerns."

Li Chengqian paused slightly, his eyes becoming serious.

"What benefits do you think Confucianism has brought to the Tang Dynasty?"

After saying this, Li Chengqian glanced at his ministers, waiting for a wonderful feast of ideas, an in-depth discussion and collision of ideas concerning the direction and future foundation of Tang Dynasty culture.

Fang Xuanling lowered his head and thought for a moment, then stood up first with a respectful look.

"Your Majesty, Confucianism has a long history and has been passed down for thousands of years. The many concepts it contains, such as propriety, righteousness, benevolence, wisdom, and trustworthiness, have silently yet subtly educated the people, making their hearts kind and their customs simple and honest."

"It has a great effect in polishing the customs of the Tang Dynasty."

"It enables the people of the Tang Dynasty to distinguish right from wrong, to know propriety and observe rites, and to respect order. This is the significant benefit of Confucianism to the social atmosphere of the Tang Dynasty and is indispensable."

Wang Gui also nodded in agreement and added, "Your Majesty, Confucianism can effectively regulate the ethical principles of rulers and ministers, fathers and sons, and husbands and wives."

"When rulers rule, ministers serve, fathers serve, and sons serve, each one stays in his place and performs his duties, then order can prevail in the court and government policies flow smoothly."

"Confucianism is an indispensable aid to the solid foundation of the Tang Dynasty, enabling rulers to govern wisely and ministers to perform their duties faithfully. It is the key to maintaining the stability of our Tang Dynasty."

Li Chengqian frowned slightly and fell into deep thought. After a moment, he slowly spoke in a steady tone.

"What you said, my dear ministers, does have some truth to it."

He stood up and paced a few steps.

"But I have observed that while Confucianism has the merit of enlightenment, it is also not without its drawbacks of being outdated."

"Its overemphasis on class distinctions acts like an invisible shackle, potentially constraining people's innovative thinking and making it difficult for them to break free from their ideological cages and bravely explore the unknown."

"Moreover, the numerous red tapes do not contribute to the advancement of practical work and have very limited impact on national development."

"I believe that we should take the essence of Confucianism and discard its dross, so that it can be closely integrated with the current development of our Tang Dynasty and transformed into a powerful driving force for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, rather than becoming a shackle that hinders progress."

“It’s like dredging a river; only by removing the blockage can it flow freely.”

Chen Fusheng's eyes lit up when he heard His Majesty's words, and he quickly responded, "Your Majesty is wise. The Confucian doctrine that those who excel in learning will be promoted to official positions does, to a certain extent, inspire scholars to strive for progress, but it also has its limitations."

"This concept is so deeply rooted in people's minds that it can cause many talented people to focus solely on official careers and neglect the development of various industries such as industry, agriculture, and commerce."

"If this can be improved and this ideological shackle can be broken, perhaps the talents of the Tang Dynasty will be as bright as the stars, each showing their abilities. Not only in the officialdom, but also in all walks of life, can outstanding people emerge and jointly create the glory of the Tang Dynasty."

“Just like flowers blooming in a garden, each has its own beauty.”

Li Chengqian looked at Chen Fusheng with approval, his eyes full of expectation: "Fusheng is right."

He held his head high and looked into the distance.

"I wish to integrate Confucianism with the current development of the Tang Dynasty, so that it can serve as a boost to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty, rather than a hindrance."

"Moreover, I wish to accept the opinions of all schools of thought, not just Confucianism."

"The ingenious skills of Mohism can help us develop various crafts and strengthen manufacturing in the Tang Dynasty."

"The strict laws of jurisprudence can keep our Tang Dynasty society in good order and the people living and working in peace and contentment."

"All theories can be carefully absorbed, the essentials can be selected, and they can be integrated and integrated, thus making the cultural thought of the Tang Dynasty diverse and inclusive."

"What do you think, gentlemen?"

After hearing this, all the old ministers fell into deep thought, or lowered their heads and frowned, thinking hard.

Or he would stroke his beard and ponder, weighing the pros and cons.

They all pondered carefully the profound impact of this concept on the future direction of the Tang Dynasty.

There was silence in the Liangyi Hall.