Chapter 266: Too hasty, they really had a nice idea
The emperor, the prince, and Qi Yue looked at each other and then walked in the opposite direction of the crowd.
Yuanruan didn't understand and was greatly shocked.
No, you are all so rational?! Don’t you have a little curiosity as a human being?!
Yuanruan was a little depressed: [Ah, I can’t see the excitement anymore. ]
The system consoled them: [There are too many people here. All the top leaders of Xia Country are here. If we get ambushed after entering, it would be a huge loss if any one of them gets hurt.]
Yuan Ruan touched her neck: [Yeah, that's right. I rarely eat melons outside the palace. I almost forgot how valuable my brother and I are. Why don't we hurry back.]
System: […Haha, Ah Ruan, you are so sincere. ]
The emperor and his two companions chuckled. It was true that they were easy targets, but the East Gate was the residence of the nobles, and the security was extremely strict. It was very safe and not dangerous. They did not go there because they were worried that Yuanruan would be squeezed. In other words, if Yuanruan died for a while, the emperor would definitely take her there to see the excitement.
At this moment, a hesitant voice suddenly appeared in front of him, "Your Majesty, ahem, Your Majesty..."
Yuan Ruan looked up and happened to see Prime Minister Li and the Minister of Personnel walking over in casual clothes. Behind them was a young man who was walking hurriedly with a serious expression.
Yuan Ruan took a closer look and realized that the young man seemed to be Prime Minister Li's son.
The emperor waved his hand gently, indicating that there was no need for formalities, and said, "You two...ah, why are you in such a hurry?"
Prime Minister Li hurriedly said, "The students from other places have caused some trouble again. I am going to go and take a look."
The emperor narrowed his eyes and said, "Another disturbance? Whose connections did this take?"
Li Chengxiang and the Minister of Personnel heard the unkindness in the emperor's tone and were so nervous that they almost knelt down in the street. Fortunately, they remembered that the emperor was visiting incognito and did not dare to reveal his identity. They pinched their thighs desperately to calm themselves down.
Prime Minister Li hurriedly said, "They didn't use anyone's connections. They posted a notice at the entrance of East Gate Street, inviting Kyoto students to come and argue whether the recommendation system or the imperial examination system is better. The two sides argued fiercely."
The emperor frowned.
Yuan Ruan touched his chin: [It feels wrong. If this happened a few months ago, it might have been possible. After all, the court officials have been arguing about the imperial examination system and the recommendation system. But my brother has already issued an order that the imperial examination system is inevitable, and the palace examination will be held in the spring of next year. What's the point of the students from other places suddenly rehashing the old stuff? ]
System: [Because you are stupid?]
Yuan Ruan's mouth twitched: [No, no, no. It's possible for one person to be stupid. But it's unlikely for a group of people to be so stupid. I feel like they might have other intentions.]
System: [What do you mean? Aren’t they promoting the recommendation system? ]
Yuan Ruan: [Yes. I feel that the reason why the students from other places are arguing about this is not because they hope that Daxia can restore the recommendation system. I feel that they may have thought of a compromise method that is beneficial to them. But they should first bring up the more topical issue, so that even if they are refuted, they can take a step back and then make a real request.]
The emperor and the prince nodded slightly with satisfaction: Jiuer\/Ninth Sister, it is just as I thought.
Qi Yue gave a look that said, "You are worthy of being a little Bodhisattva": That's great.
Prime Minister Li couldn't help but glance at Yuan Ruan with admiration: He's amazing, much better than his son who came in a panic to report the news.
System: [Wow. Ah Ruan is so smart! She reacted so quickly. Hehe, I'll wait for you to call my brother and nephew.]
Yuanruan felt ashamed of the system's exaggeration. What's so smart about it? It was all normal reasoning.
Yuan Ruan: [Brother, nephew must have known about this a long time ago. ]
System: [That’s impossible.]
Yuan Ruan was very confident about the emperor and the prince: [Just watch. ]
The emperor and the prince exchanged a glance.
The prince took a step forward and was about to speak, but unexpectedly the emperor's steady voice rang out first.
The emperor said, "Noisy? Just wait, it won't be long before they make real demands."
Having said this, he gave the prince a look.
The prince was stunned for a moment before he realized that his father wanted him to take over.
He felt helpless. Ever since his ninth sister came into being, his father's mentality had become younger and younger. He even let him be his supporting actor just to show off.
The prince said naturally, "Father is right. The imperial examination system cannot be changed. They are making such a fuss because they want to do something that is beneficial to the children of the rich and powerful, such as increasing the number of children of the rich and powerful who are finally admitted in the imperial examination..."
The prince listed several of his guesses about the demands of students from other places.
Then, the prince said, "However, I feel that I have not thought of the right idea. I wonder if your Majesty can give me some advice?"
When Prime Minister Li heard this, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly and he touched his beard.
He felt that the prince's analysis was very good, that is...
Prime Minister Li looked at the emperor quietly: The prince is still too young! Your Majesty clearly wants to show off in front of the young imperial teacher. The prince has made so many guesses, and now he is asking Your Majesty again, what else can Your Majesty say? Isn't this a disgrace to Your Majesty?
System: [Aruan, you are right. Your nephew and your brother have guessed it.]
Yuan Ruan: [Hehe, I said my brother and nephew definitely don’t need my guidance. ]
At this time, the emperor looked very calm and said, "Prince, you think those students are too upright."
Everyone was stunned: The prince's previous analysis had already fully revealed the students' greed, how could this be called too upright?
The emperor continued, "They are making a big fuss, not asking for something as trivial as "increasing the number of children of the rich and powerful admitted." If I am not mistaken, they should want to merge the two systems. They call it a concession."
Everyone: ???
The prince was also somewhat surprised, and he bowed and said, "Both sides should take a step back? Combine the two measures? What do you mean, father?"
Yuan Ruan couldn't help but mutter: [Fusion?! Could it be that they will require that all students who can participate in the imperial examinations must be recommended by various places. If so, even if the names are kept anonymous during the imperial examinations, it can still protect the noble class from being impacted by civilian students. In other words, another type of recommendation system.]
Crowd: !!!
It turns out to be this fusion.
No wonder it is euphemistically called “each taking a step back”.
The emperor looked at Yuan Ruan with satisfaction, then glared at the prince.
The prince blinked. It was not like he had not thought about this approach before, but he did not think that students from other places would dare to make such an impulsive suggestion.
Just at this moment, some noisy noises came from behind.
Yuan Ruan looked back and found that the crowd that had gathered before was slowly moving towards them. At the same time, there were deep voices shouting.
"You may remember this passage from the Book of Rites: The Great Learning. In ancient times, those who wished to make the virtues known to the world first governed their country; those who wished to govern their country first put their family in order; those who wished to put their family in order first cultivated themselves; those who wished to cultivate themselves first rectified their hearts... After the heart is rectified, the body can be cultivated; after the body is cultivated, the family can be in order; after the family is in order, the country can be governed; after the country is governed, the world can be at peace."
The man had a very inspiring voice and he began passionately.
The crowd nearby also echoed, "Only when the mind is right can the body be cultivated, and only when the body is cultivated can the family be in order, and only when the family is in order can the country be governed..."
At this time, the leader will finish quoting from the classics.
The leader said loudly: "Gentlemen, only those who govern themselves well and have good morals can help Your Majesty govern the country. People who are only knowledgeable but have no talent or morals in high positions will only cause tragedy. If students are not recommended first, if all common people can participate in the imperial examination, how many people with bad morals will be admitted, and how much harm will this cause to Daxia."
He said this, and the students below echoed him.
Prince: ...
How sloppy! These students are really brave.
Finally, he suddenly stood up and raised his hand.
Yuan Ruan's pupils shrank: ...
It’s actually the Wenzhi Ceremony? !
How dare this guy say that?!