In fact, Ying Yuan didn’t think so much at all.
He believed that the two titles should have belonged to them.
Now that we have this opportunity, it wouldn't be a bad idea to give it to them.
But after hearing what Cai Jing said, he felt that his decision was correct.
Without real power, they cannot do anything for the court, and thus their power becomes meaningless.
If one day an enemy country invades, without their help, wouldn’t that just embolden the enemy?
This is a great deal!
Thinking of this, Ying Yuan made a decision and said, "Since you all have no objection, then this matter is settled.
As for the rest of the generals, they will be rewarded and conferred titles as they deserve, and the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of War will handle the matter in accordance with national laws.
"Commander-in-Chief Huo Guang...I will personally reward him after he returns to Xianyang."
"Your Majesty is wise!"
All the ministers bowed in unison.
...
Three days later.
Cao Cao, Qin Hui and Heshen set out from Xianyang and headed for Japan.
The diplomatic team alone consists of two to three thousand people.
This was done intentionally by Ying Yuan.
Even if we want to negotiate with Japan's surrender, we must demonstrate China's deterrent power.
When the enemy country sees the large number of envoys, they will also be in awe.
Ying Yuan personally saw off the envoy team, and then he went to Kunning Palace to have lunch with Daji.
During the meal, Daji suddenly thought of something and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, you are truly a master of foresight.
I heard that after Your Majesty promulgated the imperial examination system, it caused a lot of heated discussion throughout the country.
Those noble families all said they would support you and the imperial examinations, and some even said they would allow their own children to take the exams."
At this time, Ying Yuan was picking up a piece of pork belly with chopsticks. Just as he was about to put it to his mouth, his face froze instantly when he heard her say that.
He opened his mouth and looked at the piece of pork belly in front of him. For some reason, it didn't taste good. "Aristocratic families... support the imperial examination?"
He couldn't quite believe it.
Daji frowned slightly and asked curiously, "Don't you think your majesty knows about this?"
Ying Yuan pretended to cough a few times and said with a smile, "Of course I know, but I want to hear you tell me how those noble families supported the imperial examination system."
Daji did not doubt anything, but responded slowly: "Those noble families not only donated money to help the court build official schools, but also helped the court print books.
I originally thought that when the noble families heard about this, they would make a big fuss and even do something that would be detrimental to the court.
Now it seems that I was worrying too much. Your Majesty is wise and powerful and knows that the aristocratic families will not choose to go against the court.
Nowadays, all the wise men in the world say that Your Majesty's timing in issuing the imperial examination system is extremely appropriate. At this critical juncture, the aristocratic families have no choice but to stand with the court..."
Every word she said was like a sharp arrow, shooting into Ying Yuan's heart.
At this moment, the latter felt the long-lost feeling of being stabbed in the back again.
My breathing became faster and my heart started pounding.
There was a feeling of tightness in the chest that was about to burst out.
Ying Yuan finally managed to suppress his anger.
But the more I thought about it, the more something seemed wrong.
The more I think about it, the more aggrieved I feel.
If Daji hadn't been by his side, he would probably have burst into tears by now.
A line of lyrics comes to mind.
Men cry, cry...
Then, Daji's next words completely made him unable to hold back.
"I also heard that those noble families not only supported the imperial examination system newly promulgated by the court, but also contributed a lot of manpower and material resources to help the court build the canal.
It was also for this reason that Heshen and the Shangshu were able to take a breather, ensuring that there was always money in the imperial treasury to deal with any unnecessary emergencies.
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