Ying Zheng was lying on his little wife's lap, looking lazy and comfortable. Hearing this, he raised his phoenix eyes, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and he replied indifferently.
"Yuening's words hit the nail on the head. There are indeed quite a few people in the court who are mediocre and incompetent."
"Now our Great Qin is prosperous and flourishing, with hundreds of schools of thought flourishing. Talents are put to good use, and those who are capable take positions. This is how it should be."
"A Zheng, do you think you want to establish an imperial examination system?"
Chu Yuening said thoughtfully, her fingertips carefully tracing the man's three-dimensional facial features. His soft skin was permeated with the faint fragrance of orchids, and the subtle touch made people feel itchy.
After Shang Yang's reforms, the Qin Dynasty abolished the hereditary aristocracy system and replaced it with a military merit system. However, this system could only be implemented in the military and was difficult to use in selecting officials for domestic affairs.
Moreover, the world is at peace, and the system of military merit and nobility is no longer applicable.
Therefore, the Qin Dynasty's official selection system was partly hereditary among the nobility, partly appointed by meritorious officials, and partly recommended by officials.
Local officials were selected by officials themselves, with requirements not only for property and prestige, but also for age and knowledge.
From this we can see that the selection of officials was basically monopolized by aristocratic families, high-ranking officials and wealthy families. It was difficult for students from poor families to succeed, and the court could not select many people with real talents and knowledge.
"Well, the imperial examination system is fair and just. It can recruit talents from all over the world and make them work hard for the prosperity of our Great Qin."
"It's the spring recruiting season, it's a great opportunity, wouldn't it be a shame if we don't try it?"
A tingling sensation came from his lips. Ying Zheng slightly opened his lips and took the tempting slender finger into his mouth, biting it lightly as a punishment, and then answered slowly.
Chu Yuening stared at the crystal water stains on her fingertips, a faint blush spread across her fair and rosy little face, and her magnetic voice, wrapped in a hint of itchiness, lingered in her heart.
Perhaps it was the rise of pregnancy hormones, she felt a familiar surge of emotions in her body, the words in her ears were unclear, and her watery eyes stared at the opening and closing of her thin lips in a daze.
Hmm... looks like strawberry gummy candy, bouncy and chewy. I want to eat it...
"Yuen Ning?"
"......Um?"
Ying Zheng simply couldn't ignore such a burning gaze. Staring at his rosy-faced wife, he chuckled softly, his phoenix eyes sparkling with light, his brows filled with joy.
He supported himself on the sofa with his big hands, turned over and pressed the woman under him. Her black hair cascaded like a waterfall, forming a small and enclosed space that blocked the prying eyes of outsiders.
Chu Yuening watched the strawberry candy get closer and closer until it was right next to her mouth. She put her arms around the man's neck and swallowed it in one bite without any hesitation.
Hmm...it's really soft and chewy...
On the soft sofa, a pair of lovers were whispering in each other's ears. The man forcefully held the woman under him, lovingly kissing her snow-white neck, leaving drops of beautiful red plum blossoms.
"Mother, please take a look at Zhao Zhao's handwriting~"
After practicing for a long time, Ying Zhao finally wrote a fairly neat character "人". He suddenly felt a sense of accomplishment and couldn't wait to ask his mother for praise.
But after a long while without receiving a response, he turned around in confusion and looked around. The hall was completely silent, with no one in sight.
Huh? Why is Dad sitting alone on the sofa...
Where is mother?
Ying Zhao twisted his little butt and climbed down from the chair in a few nimble steps, taking "da da da" steps with his short legs, his little mouth still chattering.
"Father, where's Mother?"
"Zhao Zhao wants her mother to see the calligraphy she has practiced~"
"Father, have you seen Mother?"
The crisp little baby voice instantly pulled Chu Yuening out of the whirlpool of desire. She turned her head to avoid the hot and lingering kiss, and pushed away the man's strong chest with her small hands.
Feeling his young wife's resistance, a hint of darkness flashed across Ying Zheng's eyes, but he still had no choice but to sit up, hold her in his arms, and gently stroke her back with his big hands to calm the remaining aftertaste.
When Ying Zhao found his mother hiding under his father, he hugged his father's calves in surprise, raised his little face and begged with eager eyes.
"Are Dad and Mom playing games? Zhao Zhao wants to play too!"
"No, Zhao Zhao can only play when he grows up."
"Father, why?"
"Because this game can only be played with your wife."
Ying Zheng looked down at the brat who had once again interrupted his good deeds, pinched his round cheeks, curled his thin lips slightly, and said seriously.
After hearing his father's explanation, the little girl frowned in distress and curled her rosy lips in disappointment.
Wife...Where should I look for Zhao Zhao?
Chu Yuening, who was burying her head in the man's chest like an ostrich, had flushed deeply, even her earlobes and neck were tinged with crimson. She quietly poked her tight abdominal muscles to vent her dissatisfaction.
"Yuening, be good and stop making trouble."
"You are at my disposal tonight."
The fire that had just been suppressed was ignited again. Ying Zheng held the rebellious little hand, leaned over and whispered beside the rosy earlobe.
The sexy and hoarse voice lingered in her ears, and the hot breath sprayed on her sensitive areas. Chu Yuening's whole body softened, and the blush on her face that had just faded away reappeared.
She covered her face with her hands in shame and indignation. Why did being pregnant make her sexual desire even stronger? She had just been completely consumed by lust and lust...
"Wow! Mom, your face is so red!"
"It's even redder than Yi Yi's face!"
"Zhao Zhao, this is natural for me. Your mother is shy."
"Huh? Why is Mom so shy? Did she get spanked by Father like Zhao Zhao?"
Ying Zhao's little face was full of curiosity, and his clear big eyes blinked, revealing the innocence unique to children.
However, the reckless words of a child were obviously more lethal. Chu Yuening almost buried her head in the man's robe and could not utter a word.
Seeing this, Ying Zheng shook his head and laughed, and hurriedly sent the kid who was adding fuel to the fire to practice calligraphy. He rescued his ashamed and angry little wife and coaxed her gently.
After a while, Chu Yuening finally calmed down. She bit her red lips and quietly sat on the other side of the sofa.
Humph, if she can't resist the temptation of male beauty, then why not just stay away from him?
"The reform of the official selection system is of great importance, and I still need the advice of my advisors."
"I wonder if Yue Ning has any good ideas?"
"Hmm... Let me think about it..."
Chu Yuening, whose mind was distracted, did not notice that Ying Zheng had sat down beside her quietly. She was frowning, her pearly teeth rubbing against her red lips, her thoughts racing.
The imperial examination system was undoubtedly a major reform of the official selection system in Chinese history. It was implemented for more than 1,300 years and had a profound impact on China's politics, education, and culture.
It can be said to be the only way for poor students in the world to change their class. Countless talents have been able to show their talents because of it, and they don’t have to be lost in the crowd and live a mediocre life.
But it also has its drawbacks. In the later period of the imperial examination system, the selection method became rote and rigid, which became a shackle that bound scholars.
After a long time, Chu Yuening collected her thoughts. The light in her starry eyes was condensed, bright and clear, and she spoke softly.
"A Zheng, the assessment method and content are key."
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