Yang Du personally added up their scores, and Xiao Zhixing was indeed the champion.
After bowing to Zhao Yunqi, he announced the overall rankings: "Xiao Zhixing is first, Li Jun is second, Lin Rushu is third, Xiong Chumo is fourth, Zhao Xianyin is fifth, Nian Chenghan is sixth, Feng Zhener is seventh, Liu Zizai is eighth, Mu Wan is ninth, Mu Zixi is tenth, Zhang Zhong is eleventh, Huo Baijun is twelfth, and Zhao Lin is thirteenth."
"The top thirteen will be awarded nameplates from the Gentlemen's Academy and will proceed to the next level of study."
A group of eunuchs brought out thirteen jade tablets, each engraved with the name of a prefecture.
Xiao Zhixing raised an eyebrow, and those who reacted quickly seemed to understand what the next stage was.
The ministers looked at each other in bewilderment.
Zhao Yunqi stood up and said with a smile, "I wish to select pillars of the nation and important ministers who can shoulder heavy responsibilities. Therefore, your next stage of study will be to manage a province for a period of three years."
He glanced at the ministers who were finally starting to stir, and said, “This strategist is in charge of the military and political affairs of a province, but you will have to figure out the specifics for yourselves.”
It didn't explain how the final score would be determined, what criteria would be used to ensure the fairness of the competition, or the responsibilities and powers of the commander.
Because each state now has its own supreme military and political officials, and the emperor has not allowed them to replace those people, this governorship feels illegitimate.
Would a high-ranking official like him allow you to interfere in military and political affairs after you've gone there? Obviously not.
You're just a little kid, and you even have a mother, yet you dream of becoming the head of a state? What kind of dream is that?
This should also be a test.
Furthermore, the judging rules for this competition were not explained, leaving everyone confused.
For a moment, the hall fell silent as everyone's minds raced, a multitude of thoughts swirling within them.
Or perhaps they were stunned by the emperor's brilliant move.
Li Xiao was the first to speak up, "Your Majesty, this is inappropriate! The military and political affairs of a province concern the lives of millions of people. How can we allow these children to interfere? It's simply, simply child's play!"
"If you want to learn how to handle affairs and be an official, the Six Ministries have plenty of places where they can make full use of their abilities. But managing a single prefecture is absolutely not enough!"
This was the first time the Grand Tutor had ever defied the Emperor like this.
All the ministers present shouted in unison, "We second that proposal! We urge Your Majesty to reconsider!"
Li Jun and the others were completely dumbfounded.
Managing a province—that's a huge undertaking; they wouldn't even dare to dream of it.
Zhao Yunqi remained calm and sat down, then smiled and said, "My dear ministers, rest assured. As for managing a province, it is up to them to figure it out themselves. I will order the prefects and governors of each province not to favor them. They must demonstrate their true abilities to gain the approval of the local officials in order to obtain any power."
If others won't relinquish power, then you can only rely on yourself to seize it and fight for it. As for how to seize it, it depends on your own abilities. How much power you can obtain also depends on your own abilities.
Well, the ministers pondered, this way, the children can not only give full play to their abilities, but also hone their skills.
It doesn't seem so hard to accept.
Zhao Yunqi solemnly emphasized, "However, I must draw a line for you. You may vie for power, and you may display your talents, but you are not allowed to cause chaos or misbehavior in the local areas. You should observe, learn, and listen more, benefit the local people, and gain their support. Take this opportunity to see the people, to see the real Dasheng, to personally measure the world of Dasheng with your own feet, and to learn how to be a good official. Three years later, I will hold a welcoming banquet for you here!"
With this explanation, the ministers no longer objected and all shouted "Long live the Emperor!"
The boys were thrilled by the stirring passion and shouted the loudest.
This unique training model amazed the officials, who began to think about how to help their own children.
This is a rare opportunity; it would be good to go out and broaden one's horizons.
Some people wanted to object to the women's participation, but when they saw Xiao Zhixing and Xiao Yuanshan standing in front, they could only shut up reluctantly.
Well, if this person dares to voice any objections, they'll beat him up on the spot.
Yang Du stepped forward again, saying, "Students who are not among the top thirteen are free to choose to follow the top thirteen to various places to assist them in their work."
Li Wenxiu and the others were immediately excited. Their droopy ears perked up instantly, and they all began to consider who they should go with.
Young people always have sunny hearts. They may not understand power struggles or covet authority, but being able to travel across the land and benefit the people is enough to make them travel thousands of miles without hesitation.
Alright, all the officials can rest now. These children have countless connections with everyone here. Since His Majesty is willing to devote himself to nurturing them, they will naturally no longer object.
Yang Du looked at the first thirteen people and pointed to the jade tablets engraved with the names of prefectures and counties. "Please select the prefectures and counties to be managed. Prince Yuansheng, please go first."
Everyone looked at Xiao Zhixing, curious about which prefecture she would choose.
Xiao Zhixing slowly stepped forward, scanning each jade plaque.
She roughly understood how the system would make its judgments.
These jade pendants are actually fortune monitors, and they even have a listening function (which she can block at any time).
In other words, the jade tablets of each state can monitor the fortune of the corresponding state and county. When they go down to manage and improve the local fortune, they can benefit the people. The higher the improvement ratio, the higher the ranking will be.
At the same time, it will also judge who has collected the most luck, making a multi-faceted assessment.
Zhao Yunqi then sent people to conduct on-site observations and verifications, and used the jade tablet to listen in, thus ensuring the greatest possible impartiality.
In particular, the overall fortune chart that appears in the background of the Emperor System.
The disc, shimmering with a lustrous jade-like light, is the central hub for monitoring the entire Great Sheng Dynasty and collecting its fortune—something she has always desired.
Excellent, you've finally shown up!
She gently probed and touched it with her divine sense.
This is not an intelligent thing at all; rather, it resembles a Taoist artifact, imbued with the power of the universe's rules.
Its invisible net of power wrapped around the sky above Dasheng while extending outwards and disappearing into the universe.
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