Chapter 218 Take advantage of the situation and get rewards
Li Er didn't know what to react, and thought to himself that fortunately Li Zaigu was his own person. If he was an enemy, he knew so much about him and knew a lot, which was very dangerous.
Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling frowned, but they didn't expect that Li Zaigu knew a lot.
"One of the reasons why Your Majesty valued Shandong heroes is probably because he uses the power of Shandong heroes to restrain the Shandong heroes?" Li Zaigu said in a questioning tone.
Li Er hesitated for a moment before saying, "That's right!"
No matter what, it is always unhappy to be told about the central thing. What's more, it is the emperor who is told about the central thing.
The death of Yang Xiu back then is a good example.
Fortunately, Li Er was not Cao Aman, so he would not hate Li Zaigu for this.
Li Er was indeed unhappy when he heard what Li Zaigu said, but when he thought about it carefully, he felt glad.
Li Zaigu did not hide it and said what he was thinking in person, which meant that he was not careful of himself, and it also meant that he had no intention of himself, and it also meant that he trusted himself.
Li Zaigu also knew that Li Er was a wise king, so he dared to tell him this.
"Your Majesty, I suggest that while using the power of Shandong heroes to restrain the Shandong heroes, we also need to recruit talented people from all over the world to contribute to the court and the Tang Dynasty." Li Zaigu continued.
"The Tang Dynasty has a wide area and a complex culture. The Guanlong Group and Shandong heroes alone cannot adapt to the development of the Tang Dynasty. They must recruit talents, especially poor students from common people."
"Acquiring talents can not only serve the court, but also use this to suppress the powerful families in Shandong to expand their influence. If the poor families of common people are valued by the court, they will weaken the power of the rich. If the poor families have a way out, they will not have to rely on the power of the rich. At the same time, the contradiction between the poor families of common people and the wealthy families of aristocratic families will be balanced."
Li Zaigu's suggestion not only suppressed the wealthy families in Shandong, but also suppressed the gentry of other aristocratic families, giving common people the opportunity.
Although it can balance social conflicts, it has harmed the interests of all wealthy families, nobles and aristocrats. If it wants to implement it, there may be great resistance.
Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling couldn't help but frowned slightly, and then they both stared at Li Er. They wanted to hear what Li Er would say.
The key person is Li Er, not Li Zaigu.
Li Zaigu just made a suggestion. As for whether to accept it or not, whether to implement it, it is the only way to see Li Er.
However, they also felt strange in their hearts that Li Zaigu himself was born into a nobleman in Guanlong. Logically speaking, he shouldn't suggest that the emperor recruit poor commoners. Isn't this equivalent to poaching his own secrets?
Li Zaigu took this opportunity to make these suggestions for the long-term stability of the Tang Dynasty and for the Tang Dynasty to rule longer and further, not for immediate interests.
Li Zaigu hoped to rely on his meager strength to give the lower-level people a chance to rise, reduce the gap between the rich and the poor in the Tang Dynasty, and allow more ordinary people in the Tang Dynasty to live and work in peace and contentment.
He knew it would be difficult to achieve this, but he still wanted to give it a try.
Li Er hesitated. He hoped to use other forces to suppress and suppress the Shandong rich clans, but he did not think about suppressing all the gentry and aristocratic families.
At least, there is no time yet.
Li Zaigu's suggestion was not wrong, but from Li Er's standpoint, Li Er's position, and Li Er's environment, what he needs to consider is naturally different from Li Zaigu.
Li Er first considered his own dominance. If it was true as Li Zaigu said, no matter his origin, he would be reused as long as he had talent, it would probably cause dissatisfaction among all aristocratic families, gentry and nobles.
At that time, we will face not only the resistance of the Shandong nobles, but also the dissatisfaction of other aristocratic families, gentry and nobles.
In this way, it is very likely that he will threaten his throne.
After a while, Li Er said slowly: "What General Li said makes sense, but how can he recruit talents? Since ancient times, those who can enter the court have been recommended by the great clan."
Although Li Er did not fully agree with Li Zaigu's suggestions on recruiting a large number of poor commoners, he wanted to know what Li Zaigu could do to recruit a large number of talents.
"Your Majesty, I believe that the subjects of the imperial examination can be added to the previous dynasty, and the examination threshold can be lowered, so that the poor children also have the opportunity to take the imperial examination." Li Zai said earnestly, "If the imperial examination is widely implemented, it will attract more talents for the Tang Dynasty and provide an upward channel for the poor, play a role in shaking the aristocratic system, and thus expanding the foundation of His Majesty's rule!"
"The people below have the opportunity to rise and have more ways out, so they will naturally safeguard Your Majesty and maintain the foundation of the Tang Dynasty!"
Li Er nodded and began to think.
He understood that Li Zaigu's suggestion was for the benefit of the Tang Dynasty, but he was too aggressive and too impatient.
A single hair moves the whole body!
You have to eat rice bite by bite, and do things one by one. If you are eager to achieve success, you will only get nothing in the end.
The first thing to solve at present is the Fanyang Lu family's affairs, and the others are put aside in advance.
Li Er thought for a moment and said, "I will consider General Li's suggestion. After solving the problem of the Lu family in Fanyang, I will order the left and right servants and the three provinces and six ministries to improve the imperial examination system."
"Your Majesty is wise!" Li Zaigu bowed and said.
"I suddenly realized after hearing what General Li said just now. I have a clear understanding. I have more confidence in suppressing the Shandong rich family!" Li Er squeezed out a smile.
After a pause, Li Er changed the subject: "General Li, because of the Luge incident, you were impeached by three ministers in front of all the ministers, and you were wronged.
I decided to give Li Zai Ancient Silk a thousand pieces! I want the Tang people to know that if I do something wrong, I will punish me; if I do something right, I will reward me!"
"Thank you Your Majesty!" Li Zaigu immediately bowed and compiled.
"Ding! Congratulations to the master, the political value has increased by 3 points!"
Most of the political propositions Li Zaigu put forward this time are still constructive.
Although Li Er may not necessarily implement everything proposed by Li Zaigu, it is not easy for Li Zaigu to have such political propositions!
What's more, he found a breakthrough for Li Er to suppress the Lu family in Fanyang, Shandong, and Li Er used Li Zaigu's impeachment to suppress the King of Huai'an and Xiao Yu.
Especially suppressing Xiao Yu is equivalent to suppressing the Xiao family.
"Okay, that's all today. Everyone will go back and prepare. Next, we have to deal with the Lu family of Fanyang to prevent him from taking a desperate bet." Li Er straightened his body and glanced at the three people in front of him.
Li Zaigu, Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji bid farewell to Li Er and left Liangyi Hall.
After Li Zaigu left the palace, he went home directly.
Zhang Rulian and Yi Shujingzhu at home have been waiting for a long time and have been waiting for a long time.
"Husband, the emperor summoned you into the palace. Will the three sects have a result in the trial?" As soon as Zhang Rulian saw Li Zaigu come back, she couldn't wait to say.
Yi Shu Jingzhu stared at Li Zaigu with concern and anxiety.
"That's right." Li Zaigu nodded and smiled.
"What is the result? Is your husband responsible?" Zhang Rulian asked.
Li Zaigu smiled and told Zhang Rulian and Yi Shu Jingzhu the result.
After hearing this, Zhang Rulian and Yi Shu Jingzhu were first surprised, then very happy.
Chapter completed!