Princess Xu looked around and subconsciously lowered her voice, "The Emperor has officially implemented the imperial examination system for selecting officials."
"The imperial examination system?"
Xie Yuan's eyes lit up; this was an important sign of the centralization of imperial power.
This also marked the beginning of the decline of aristocratic families.
Although Xie Yuan's body came from a prestigious family, Xie Yuan was still quite wary of such families.
Their power was too great, and they lacked any concept of family, country, or the world.
Powerful families only care about their own interests; they don't care at all about the changing dynasties or the rise and fall of the nation.
While established families do indeed possess outstanding talents, they have also created a rigid monopoly.
If the dynasty is to achieve further development, it must break down this privileged class.
Although the Sui Dynasty was very short-lived, it left a significant mark on history by establishing the imperial examination system.
The sage may have been very indifferent to Helian Jue, and was definitely a terrible father.
However, in terms of both civil administration and military achievements, he already showed the qualities of a wise ruler.
In fact, Xie Yuan also hoped that the sage would become a wise ruler.
Firstly, the world is at peace, and the people are safe and secure.
Secondly, being a wise ruler is a good reputation, but it also makes one vulnerable to being shackled.
Sigh, as a wise ruler, one certainly cannot be tainted with the infamy of "killing one's own son."
Therefore, even if Helian Jue fails in the future, a wise and sage ruler cannot take his life.
As long as you are alive, even if you are imprisoned or exiled, there is hope!
Xie Yuan was lost in thought, and his mind began to wander.
Helian Jue's eyes were deep and unfathomable. "The capital is about to be swept by a storm."
A storm is brewing, or perhaps it has already begun...
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