Chapter 559

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

Just then, another minister stepped forward and said loudly: "Your Majesty, this subject believes that doing so carries certain risks for our Dachang Kingdom."

"If someone harboring ill intentions toward our Dachang Kingdom seizes this opportunity to rise to high office, would that not bring great danger to the state?"

After hearing this, the Emperor nodded slightly and said in agreement: "Grand Councilor's words are not without reason."

As soon as these words were spoken, the Imperial Court erupted in an uproar, and the ministers began whispering among themselves, discussing heatedly.

Some ministers believed they should act cautiously and not take risks lightly; while others believed they should not give up eating because of choking, and miss the fine opportunity to select worthy talents.

After a heated discussion, everyone held their own opinions and could not determine a winner. Just then, the Emperor suddenly asked loudly: "I wonder what An Wang thinks of this matter?"

Hearing this, everyone turned their gazes toward An Wang standing to the side. Only to see An Wang calm and composed, looking as if he had everything under control.

In fact, he had already thought it through deeply last night and figured out a solution, so today while the ministers argued endlessly, he remained silent throughout and did not participate.

Hearing the Emperor call his name, An Wang unhurriedly stepped forward, bowed with clasped hands, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, Imperial Elder Brother, this subject's younger brother believes that this Spring Imperial Examination should be open to everyone."

"This way, not only can more talented people have the opportunity to show their skills and serve our Dachang Kingdom, but it can also demonstrate our dynasty's broad-mindedness and generosity in welcoming worthy talents."

"Of course, the examination of these people's character must not be relaxed in the slightest. Imperial Elder Brother has already ordered the Minister of Revenue to resolve the household registration issue as soon as possible, and has given them a full two months to complete this work."

"And two months later, there will be very little time left before the Spring Imperial Examination. However, currently some students still do not possess the qualifications to participate in the Spring Imperial Examination."

"Therefore, this subject's younger brother believes that the time of the Spring Imperial Examination can be appropriately postponed."

"After the household registration issue is thoroughly resolved, we should first establish examination sites for the children's preliminary examination in various locations, and dispatch trustworthy and impartial people to serve as proctors. This way, the fairness and solemnity of the children's preliminary examination can be ensured."

"One month after the children's preliminary examination ends, we can begin preparing for the provincial examination. Similarly, the provincial examination also needs to be organized and arranged in a similar manner to guarantee its fairness and transparency."

"In this way, those students aspiring to participate in the metropolitan examination will all have enough time and opportunity to obtain the corresponding qualifications. And those students who pass the provincial examination can come to Kyoto to participate in the metropolitan examination."

"To allow all students to prepare for the exam with peace of mind, we should also require them to arrive in Kyoto one month in advance to register. At that time, we will uniformly arrange accommodation for them, providing a good learning environment."

"At the same time, we will also arrange dedicated personnel to manage them, ensuring that their lives and studies are properly taken care of."

"In addition, such an arrangement also helps us observe and understand these students. For those students with poor character, we will specially record them, and when the metropolitan examination comes, directly eliminate them."

"And for those students who study hard and have excellent character, we can report their situations, give them key attention, and further investigate their identity backgrounds."

"The top one hundred in the metropolitan examination all have the opportunity to enter the court as officials, while the top ten can remain in Kyoto to serve in office, and those from eleventh to one hundredth will be arranged positions nearby."

"However, to ensure these officials can truly seek blessings for the common people, rather than using their authority to engage in nepotism and fraud or extort the people's fat and grease, this subject's younger brother believes that one month after these officials take office, other officials should be secretly dispatched to examine them."

"This way, those officials harboring ill intentions will find it difficult to escape detection, and once any improper behavior is discovered, they can be directly dismissed from office and never employed again."

An Wang's idea made all the ministers unable to help but look at him with new respect.

After he finished speaking, the ministers who originally had doubts about this plan also all expressed agreement, because this was indeed the best plan they could think of at present.

After hearing An Wang's words, the Crown Prince was the first to stand up and express support, saying that Imperial Uncle's method was the best he thought of, completely feasible.

After hearing An Wang's words, the Emperor was even more greatly pleased, immediately stood up, and said "good" three times in a row.

He praised An Wang's wisdom and insight without end, feeling that with An Wang around, he could rest easy. Next, the Emperor turned to look at the other ministers and asked for their opinions.

The ministers, seeing that the Crown Prince had already expressed support, naturally all echoed in agreement, expressing agreement with An Wang's proposal.

The other several princes, seeing this, also all stood up and voiced their agreement with An Wang's views in unison.

At the same time, those ministers who arrived slightly later also hurriedly echoed, expressing complete agreement with this decision. For a time, not a single person in the Imperial Court raised any objection.

The Emperor, seeing this scene, was naturally very happy in his heart. His face, which already appeared slightly red due to his pleasant mood, now looked even more radiant, as if he had become several years younger.

Regarding being able to resolve the matter of the Spring Imperial Examination so smoothly at today's morning court, the Emperor felt very satisfied.

The Emperor did not sit down immediately, but continued to say loudly: "Good! Since none of you Grand Councilors have any objections, then this matter is settled."

"After the morning court ends a moment later, An Wang and the Crown Prince come together to Yudi. Other Grand Councilors with important matters to report may now present memorials; those without important matters may retire from court first."

As soon as the Emperor's words fell, the ministers in the Imperial Court looked at one another, then said in unison: "We, your subjects, take our leave!" Immediately after, the ministers standing at the entrance began to exit Jinluan Hall one by one in an orderly manner.

However, An Wang and the Crown Prince did not move their steps. After almost everyone had left, the Crown Prince then moved to stand beside An Wang and said softly: "Imperial Uncle, let's go together."

An Wang smiled and nodded, then the Crown Prince took the lead in stepping forward toward Yudi, while An Wang unhurriedly followed closely behind.

Just as they stepped into Yudi, a solemn and dignified atmosphere came rushing toward them. However, this did not conceal the Emperor's hearty laughter, as if it could penetrate thick walls and echo throughout the entire Gongting.

The Emperor sat upright on the Dragon Throne, smiling as he looked at An Wang walking in, and said kindly: "Seventh Brother, sit quickly!" Next, his gaze fell on the Crown Prince, he hesitated slightly, then slowly said: "Mm, you sit too."