"Separating the rankings for the North and South is a great way to reassure the students in the North. I believe it is an excellent move!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu burst into laughter.
Although Xiao Yu hoped that Mu Zian could be a loyal minister, he was also worried that Mu Zian's uprightness would make him an enemy of the world.
But unexpectedly, Mu Zi possessed such political skills, easily resolving the original stalemate.
Moreover, Xiao Yu could already imagine what kind of status Mu Zi'an would have in the hearts of northern scholars once the proposal of the North-South Ranking spread throughout the world.
With this thought in mind, Xiao Yu slowly stood up and said.
"In that case, let's do as the Duke of Zhenguo says."
"This imperial examination will be divided into North and South examination halls based on household registration, and North and South lists will be set up!"
"Not only that, I hereby authorize the number of successful candidates selected through this imperial examination to be doubled."
Upon hearing this, all the officials knelt down and kowtowed.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Xiao Yu was clearly in a good mood.
This not only resolved the situation where the imperial examinations were controlled by powerful families, but also allowed them to suppress powerful families in the south and win over students in the north. It was a win-win-win situation!
The more I look at Mu Zi'an and Xiao Yu, the more I like them.
How come I never noticed before how well-matched Mu Zi'an and my daughter are?
Considering Mu Zian's current popularity in the capital, Xiao Yu immediately made a decision.
"Perfect timing, I have something else to announce to the world today."
Xiao Yu coughed twice, and Eunuch Cao immediately stepped forward and unfolded the imperial edict that had been prepared in advance.
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: I, the ruler of the world, take the people as my foundation and harmony as my most precious virtue. Now, the whole country is at peace and all people are living in happiness. I am very pleased."
"In this prosperous era, I have come to think of the principle that family and state are interconnected, that marriage is the beginning of human relations and the foundation of family, and that it is related to the rise and fall of the nation."
"Duke Mu Zian, the Duke of Zhenguo, has been loyal and virtuous for generations. Born into a family of great wealth and honor, he is skilled in both literature and martial arts and is a pillar of my state."
"My daughter, Xiao Xiuning, is elegant, graceful, gentle, and virtuous; she is truly a perfect match for me!"
"I see that the two are a perfect match, a match made in heaven! I hereby bestow this marriage upon them! Their union will soon be eternal!"
Upon hearing Eunuch Cao's words, Mu Zian stood frozen in place.
What! Happiness came so suddenly?
Just then, the system's voice sounded again.
"Ding! Congratulations, host, you have triggered a choice!"
"Option 1: Refuse the arranged marriage and pursue your own love. Reward: A pair of South China Sea luminous pearls."
"Option 2: Agree to the marriage and marry the princess. Reward: A pot of Liuwei Dihuang Pills, a sugar-free medicine for treating kidney deficiency, one pill is better than six."
"Please make a decision, host!"
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