What Yinzhen didn't say was that this situation was difficult to change. Not to mention that the corrupt officials were all deeply entrenched, and if they were to be touched, it would inevitably implicate a great deal of people. It was also questionable whether their cronies would truly remain obedient.

Furthermore, most of the Manchu bannermen are now ignorant and incompetent, and he has appointed many Han Chinese to the court.

After his soul wandered through the world, Yinzhen didn't feel that there was any difference between the Manchus and the Han, but he didn't think that others would think that the Qing Dynasty was conquered by the Manchus.

Firstly, the Manchus would not agree to the Han people having a voice in the court. Secondly, Yinzhen was also aware that in the eyes of many Han people, the Manchus were barbarians. He wanted to use them, but he still had many concerns and dared not use them.

Yinzhen had a plan in mind: military power would definitely be given to Han people, but Han bannermen could be given some, but not many. However, Han people could be used more in the civil officials of the court.

At least in the imperial court, the civil officials have achieved a balance between Manchu and Han. As for when the Manchu and Han can become one family, Yinzhen understands that it will probably take some time before that day comes.

The current problem is still that the Eight Banners' sons are not capable of being trusted. Yinzhen thought about how many ministers were borrowing money from the national treasury and not repaying it, and he came up with an idea.

There is no shortage of money now, but we can't just let the Eight Banners idle around. They spend their days wandering the streets and alleys, playing with cats and dogs, behaving like spoiled brats. This generation is a little better, at least there are still people who can be used. But if this goes on for too long, the Eight Banners will become unusable, and the Han people will be too afraid to use them. The future of the Qing Dynasty will not be good either.

Yunrong asked, "What are you planning to do next?"

Yunrong thought he would say something about reforming the imperial examination system, but Yinzhen said, "Collect debts."

Yunrong thought she had misheard: "Debt collection?"

"You heard me right. I did debt collection in my past life. Actually, most of the time it was because they didn't want to pay back the money, not because they couldn't. With the money, I will start building academies. Everyone who reaches the age will be able to study there. If they are capable, they can continue their studies. If they are not capable, we will teach them a trade. The government will take care of their food and lodging while they are studying. However, after they leave the academy, the government will no longer support them for life as before. No matter how much money the government has, it cannot support generation after generation of Eight Banners descendants. But the government can support people with skills and abilities."