Translator: Dj2203
Editor: Dj2203
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“It would be good to change the examination system.” Yun Qianyu raised her delicate eyebrows, and ideas popped up one after another.
“How to change it?”
Murong Cang asked in confusion. He had been in charge of the country for forty-seven years, and he really had not changed any of the rules left by his ancestors. Yun Qianyu’s words made him feel that he had become a governor for decades.
Even Gong Sangmo looked at her with interest after hearing Yun Qianyu’s words.
“The purpose of the imperial examination in the capital is to select talented officials for the court. Historically, officials in the capital have been selected from the children of the royal heirs and the officials of the capital. This method has many disadvantages, because they have a unique learning environment since childhood, and naturally there are many talents among them. But also because they have been pampered since childhood, their vision is very high, and they have talent but no practical ability, and their achievements rarely exceed those of their ancestors. Also, because the social relationships of their fathers have been divided into factions from the beginning, so few of the people selected can be used for their own purposes.”
Murong Cang and Gong Sangmo nodded in agreement after hearing this. This was indeed a disadvantage.
Yun Qianyu continued, “However, the poor children who have lived in hardship since childhood have different thoughts because of their different circumstances. They know more clearly what the poor people need, how to help and manage them, and they will not form cliques and factions, so they are easy to be subjugated and used.”
Murong Cang’s old eyes lit up. Why didn’t he think about this? It seemed that he was still too conservative!
“But they have no chance to serve directly in the court. No matter how talented they are, they can only serve in various states and counties. Even if there are officials in the court, they are already very old, and their thoughts and courage have long been worn out! But if the court absorbs them into the court when they are young and passionate, it will be a tremendous change, and the court will be much closer to the people. Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it! The court is the boat, and the people are the water. The importance of that is self-evident!”
Yun Qianyu’s words shocked Murong Cang and Gong Sangmo. Such a vision was something she, a fifteen-year-old girl, could have.
Gong Sangmo tapped his fingers lightly on the table. It seemed that he didn’t know her well enough!
“So, this imperial examination is only for those children from poor families. Based on the current vacant positions, the first place in the civil examination will be directly appointed as the acting prime minister, and the first place in the military examination will be appointed as the acting general. The term is one year. After the term expires, if they are qualified, they will be officially granted the position. With Jin Shangshu in the Ministry of Works, there will be no chaos. The position of the assistant minister will be put aside for now. After the autumn examination, there will naturally be a suitable person.” Yun Qianyu finally made it clear what she wanted to express.
Without waiting for Murong Cang to respond, Yun Qianyu continued, “Such a big move is not something that ordinary kings can do. He must have the prestige accumulated over many years, so I have to ask Grandpa for help. This is the network of people laid out for Yujian. In a few years, their role will have unexpected effects. Grandpa, isn’t there a saying that noble sons come from poor families! Let these noble sons from poor families be born from Grandpa’s hands!”
Yun Qianyu’s words about the network of people laid out for Yujian completely moved Murong Cang.
“Okay, grandpa will do this.”
Murong Cang knew that he didn’t have much time left. The reform of the imperial examination was a big deal and not easy, so he had to start immediately. At this time, he also knew that Qianyu wanted to take Yujian away to give him enough time. After all, his current body had to take care of Yujian and deal with court affairs and those open and secret arrows, which was a bit beyond his ability!
Qianyu considered that Yujian was still young and would grow up in a few years, but if the people available under his command were all old guys buried in the dirt to their necks, what could they do! So talents must be cultivated immediately!
Yun Qianyu pulled Yujian and said, “Qianyu and Yujian will bother Sangmo for a few days.”
“I couldn’t ask for more!” Gong Sangmo said with a smile.
At this time, Li Jintian hurried in with small steps.
“Your Majesty, Your Majesty!”
“What’s the matter that makes you so panicked?”
Li Jintian looked at Yun Qianyu and hesitated to speak!
Murong Cang frowned and said, “Is it about Qianyu girl?”
Li Jintian nodded.
Yun Qianyu’s expression remained calm, and her beautiful eyes looked at Li Jintian.
“Tell me!” Murong Cang knew that Qianyu would have to face many things by herself in the future, so he didn’t plan to hide it from her.
Li Jintian pondered for a moment and said, “There are rumors in the capital today, saying how could the capital, which has always been stable, suddenly have so many things. It is said that the Princess Protector of the Country has a bad fate and is an evil star. She brought bad luck as soon as she entered the capital.”
After Li Jintian finished speaking, he looked up at the emperor and Yun Qianyu.
Yun Qianyu’s expression did not change much, but the emperor’s face was very gloomy!
Gong Sangmo touched his chin with his slender jade-like hand, with a storm quietly brewing in his phoenix eyes!
Yun Qianyu stood up, holding Yujian’s hand and came to Gong Sangmo’s side and said, “Sangmo, let’s go. I can’t wait to go to your place to soak in the hot springs.”
“Okay, let’s go now!”
Gong Sangmo stood up, the haze in his phoenix eyes had been put away, a soft smile was on his face, and his voice was as gentle as water.
He said to San Qiu behind him, “The Princess Protector of the Country fell ill before entering the capital, and now she has gone to the Prince’s Palace to recuperate with hot springs! The Princess Protector of the Country also said that the capital is really not a good place. The turbid air is too heavy, there are too many demons and ghosts, and it is not a place for people to stay. She is thinking about whether to go back to Yungu.”
San Qiu naturally understood that Gong Sangmo wanted him to go out and spread the news!
Yun Qianyu glanced at Gong Sangmo and did not object. The three of them bowed to Murong Cang and said goodbye, then sat in Yun Qianyu’s carriage out of the palace and went all the way to the Prince’s Palace.
On the main street, there were indeed people everywhere talking about the big things that happened today, but it was obvious that someone had deliberately led the matter to Yun Qianyu.
Yun Qianyu’s expression was calm, not the slightest bit unhappy, but Yujian had a tense face and was very unhappy.
“Yujian, a real man will not let others easily capture his thoughts and ideas. Look at your face, even a three-year-old child can see that you are very unhappy.”
Yujian’s face froze, and he looked at Gong Sangmo. Sure enough, he couldn’t understand Brother Sangmo’s emotions. Then he adjusted his facial expression and tried his best to hide his displeasure.
Yun Qianyu nodded and smiled faintly at Yujian. Yujian’s eyes lit up as Yun Qianyu smiled.
At this time, a voice outside suddenly became louder, “What, you said that the princess who came out of nowhere is going to the Xian Wang’s Mansion? And she wants to live in the Xian Wang’s yard?”
A man answered in a very low voice.
A burst of exasperated voices came, “No, we must not let that bitch live in the Xian Wang’s Mansion, I’m going to find my father!”
Yun Qianyu turned to look at Gong Sangmo and saw that his expression was still indifferent.
Yujian curled his lips and said, “It’s Murong Bing, the flower maniac again!”
Murong Bing? The youngest daughter of Rui Wang!
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