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Chapter 38 Jiang Zhao is the champion

"Although the soldiers are white men, overall the advantages outweigh the disadvantages."

"On the battlefield, military merits are recorded under the name of village leaders. No matter how much meritorious service they have made in the war, ordinary soldiers are regarded as their original obligation, and military merits will not change their status."

"In this way, no one will work hard on the battlefield, and this military merit system has greatly inspired the soldiers."

The Taifu argued that he believed that this military merit system could increase the enthusiasm of soldiers on the battlefield, and it could also improve the combat effectiveness of soldiers, which could completely strengthen the strength of the Tianyu Dynasty.

The prime minister and Taifu wanted to argue about something, but the emperor interrupted their words.

"Okay, let's wait until the court to discuss the matter of the military merit system."

"Now it's time to judge which student's essay is the first, the number one scholar in this year's palace examination."

"Your Majesty, I believe that Du Yuebin's policy is in line with the national conditions of our Tianyu Dynasty. He should be the champion of this year's imperial examination."

Naturally, it is impossible for Guozijian to let a poor family be the champion of this year's palace examination, or a poor family that violates the interests of their aristocratic family.

But the prime minister kept silent, Du Yuebin was his son, he needed to avoid suspicion.

But the Taifu didn't think so: "Your Majesty, the old minister thinks that Jiang Zhao's strategy is more practical and concise, and he should be the champion of this year's imperial examination."

"Jiang Zhao is just from a poor family, how can he be the champion."

Since the founding of the Tianyu Dynasty, there has never been a top scholar from a poor family, and they will never agree to set this precedent.

"What's wrong with the poor family, can't the poor family be the champion?"

"At the beginning, the old prime minister Peizhi was admitted to the second place in the imperial examination with his humble background, and then he was able to sit on the prime minister's position by virtue of himself."

Tai Fu took Pei Zhi as an example.

"The old prime minister Pei Zhi is the old prime minister Pei Zhi, how can Jiang Zhao be compared with the old prime minister Pei Zhi."

Guozijian Jijiu said disdainfully, Pei Zhi sat in the position of prime minister because of his humble background, he admired him.

But Jiang Zhao was not from a poor family, so he looked down on him, but he just bullied others and hadn't risen yet.

"Why can't we compare? The old prime minister Pei Zhi is from a poor family, and Jiang Zhao is also from a poor family."

"Let's just say something disrespectful to Prime Minister Pei Zhi, Jiang Zhao's talent is far superior to that of old Prime Minister Pei Zhi, just from Jiang Zhao's persuasive article "Born in Sorrow and Died in Peace of Mind", we can see how talented he is."

"And once the military merit system is implemented, the military strength of our Tianyu Kingdom will definitely increase by a large margin. In the future, Jiang Zhao's achievements will not be inferior to the old Prime Minister Pei Zhi."

The Taifu is very optimistic about Jiang Zhao, and even thinks that Jiang Zhao's future achievements will not be inferior to the old prime minister Pei Zhi.

He read Jiang Zhao's article "Born in Sorrow and Died in Peace of Mind", as well as Jiang Zhao's poems "Compassion for Farmers" and "Qin Ji Le", and felt that Jiang Zhao's literary talent was really remarkable.

At least among the younger generation of Tianyu Dynasty and Jiang Zhao, there are very few who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Jiang Zhao's literary talent.

The emperor nodded before the Taifu and the prime minister spoke.

"Jiang Zhao's literary talent is indeed rare among the younger generation today."

"According to my will, Jiang Zhao will be the No. [-] scholar, Du Yuebin will be No. [-], and Si Mubai will be No. [-]."

Wei Chengyun who was on the side hurriedly received the order.

"Your Majesty, I believe that Jiang Zhao cannot be the number one scholar. Du Yuebin's policy theory is far superior to Jiang Zhao's."

Guozijian Jijiu and the prime minister were shocked. Jiang Zhao and Simubai were both from poor families. Two of the top three in the palace examination were from poor families. This is to reproduce Pei Zhi's era.

But back then Pei Zhi was only second place, and his younger brother was a general.

Now the emperor hand-picked Jiang Zhao as the number one scholar and Si Mubai as Tanhua. Isn't this slapping their aristocratic family in the face and fueling the arrogance of the poor family?

Guozijian Jijiu and the prime minister wanted to say something, but were interrupted directly by the emperor.

"I'm tired, if you have nothing to do, you can leave."

But Guozijian still did not give up on offering wine: "Your Majesty—!"

"Get out!"

The emperor didn't give him a chance to speak at all. After speaking, he picked up a memorial on the table and read it.

Seeing that the emperor was determined to appoint Jiang Zhao as the number one scholar, the Guozijian saluted with some reluctance, and then withdrew from the imperial study.

The prime minister and Taifu also withdrew together.

On the way, Guozijian offered wine and discussed with the prime minister.

"Your Majesty is determined to go his own way now. He insists on hand-picking Jiang Zhao as the number one scholar in the palace examination, and Si Mubai as the candidate. Two of the top three in the palace examination today are from poor families. Then there may be three from poor families in the future."

"We must not allow this kind of thing to happen. Jiang Zhao must not be the champion."

Guozijian Jijiu said a little excitedly.

The prime minister also nodded. Although what Guozijian said about Jijiu was a bit exaggerated, what he said was also true.

The emperors of all dynasties wanted to support poor families and suppress aristocratic families.

This poor family is the number one scholar. This opening must not be opened. Once opened, it will be like a flood, and it cannot be stopped by manpower.

"I……"

Before the prime minister finished speaking, Wei Chengyun chased him out.

"The three adults stay behind."

"What's the matter?"

The prime minister was not happy at all because of the establishment of the poor family as the number one scholar, and now he was even more unhappy when he was interrupted by a eunuch, so he didn't give Wei Chengyun any good looks.

Wei Chengyun was just a eunuch, and was always looked down upon by others, so he was not angry, but just smiled.

"Three adults, Your Majesty has a purpose."

"Your lords have worked hard for today's palace test. Tomorrow, I will rest for two days."

Guozijian Jijiu and the prime minister looked at each other, and they both saw a little bit of anger in each other's eyes.

The emperor didn't even have a chance to refute.

Only the Tai Tuo cupped his hands in the direction of the imperial study.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your compassion."

After Wei Chengyun delivered the decree, he went back to continue serving the emperor.

The Taifu turned around and left the palace.

Only Guozijian Jijiu and the prime minister stood in place.

"Let's go to the town government's mansion."

The prime minister said in a deep voice.

"The eldest son Jing Huarong who was going to take the imperial examination before was not in the top three. Now His Majesty has appointed the top three in the palace examination, and there is no Jing Huarong in it. Presumably the Zhenguo government will go to the emperor for an explanation."

"Jing Huarong is talented, together with my son, son, and the grandson of the Taifu family, they are called the Four Great Talents."

"But now only Gouzi is in the top three today. If it gets out, what will the family face?"

What they care about most is the interests of the family and the inside of the family.

Of course, except for that old and stubborn Taifu.

His grandson was not on the list in both the imperial examination and the palace examination, and he did not see what he said. Instead, he still supported the poor family. The Taifu Mansion had already been kicked out of the ranks of the so-called aristocratic family by the aristocratic family.

"The Duke of Laozhen is a hero of the Tianyu Dynasty. If he comes forward, His Majesty will definitely have a headache."

"Let's not say that Jing Huarong is not on the list, just say that the military merit system first violates the interests of generals, so the old man will definitely not sit idly by."

Guozijian Jijiu had a sinister smile on his face, he could already imagine the mediation between His Majesty and Laozhen Guogong.

(End of this chapter)