As for the Great Campaign, there were constant foreign wars, with wins and losses, roughly a 60/40 ratio. At least they didn't lose any territory, which was still commendable. However, the court was plagued by factional strife and never had any harmony.
Although Her Majesty the Empress understands the art of rulership, she is beset by internal and external troubles, and the entire nation feels the crisis...
After learning all this, Qin Chuan's thoughts became complicated. It seemed that the path of rebellion was probably not feasible...
If they rebel, it will only increase the burden on the people and cause more deaths, which is not the outcome Qin Chuan wants.
"Is there any way to enter the court and seize power?" After pondering for a long time, Qin Chuan posed this question to Su Ruyan.
"To take the imperial examinations," Su Ruyan answered decisively.
"My lady, tell me about the imperial examination system of our dynasty."
"Let's start with the county-level examinations in our dynasty..."
About half an hour later, after listening to his wife's account, Qin Chuan had gained a certain understanding of the imperial examination system in Da Gan.
In fact, it was largely the same as the imperial examination system of the Ming and Qing dynasties. First, one had to take the county examination to become a student, then take the prefectural examination to become a scholar, then take the provincial examination to become a provincial graduate, then take the metropolitan examination to become a tribute student, and finally take the palace examination to become a jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examination). Only those who passed the imperial examination could become officials.
Just these steps of exams alone will take at least three years.
The thought of exams gave Qin Chuan a headache, so he asked Su Ruyan, "Wife, is there any way to become an official without taking an exam?"
"No exams...directly become an official..." Su Ruyan pointed her jade finger at her forehead, her eyes suddenly lighting up: "There really is such a system, namely the system of recommending poets."
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