They knew perfectly well that in this court where imperial power was supreme, even if they had objections, it would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot—utterly futile.
He might end up like Li Jianyi, bringing about his own destruction, ending up disgraced, with his family ruined and his life cut short.
The emperor casually glanced around the court, his eyes seemingly unfocused, yet they held a hidden meaning, subtly capturing every subtle change in the expressions of his ministers.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, a complex emotion flashing in them, barely perceptible. Witnessing the scene before him, a ripple of emotion stirred within him.
A deep sense of helplessness arose spontaneously, like an inescapable gloom that shrouded my heart.
The number of women participating in the imperial examinations this year is significantly lower than in previous years.
And those who ultimately succeed in entering the imperial court, realizing their ambitions, and contributing to the country are even fewer.
The Emperor's gaze slowly moved, unconsciously landing on the officials from Jing'an County. His brows furrowed slightly, and his eyes revealed a hint of worry and contemplation.
He knew the situation in Jing'an County all too well; traditional ideas were deeply rooted there, and feudal, outdated, and conservative customs were rampant.
Various problems sprang up like weeds, forming a tangled mess that was difficult to untangle, causing considerable headaches.
Even those who could stand out from such a closed and backward environment and participate in the imperial examinations still had such outdated and backward ideas.
It is easy to imagine how severely the minds of ordinary people in the area were restricted.
It was as if they were bound by layers of cold, heavy shackles, unable to break free, and could not see a glimmer of hope in the darkness.
The emperor leaned back slightly, resting on the soft yet symbolic backrest of the dragon throne, his fingers lightly tapping the armrests, producing a rhythmic sound.
In the rather quiet court, it was exceptionally clear, as if keeping time for his inner thoughts.
He thought to himself that if this continued, the backward ideas in Jing'an County would not only hinder the local economic development and cultural progress.
It could also become a major stumbling block to Tianxuan's progress and vigorous development, and may even affect Tianxuan's status and influence among neighboring countries.
He looked up and gazed out of the main hall, his eyes deep and far-reaching through the tall, majestic gates.
It was as if one could penetrate the layers of palace walls and see the vast and boundless territory of Tianxuan and the even more distant and expansive world.
He harbored great ambitions and, since ascending the throne, had longed to expand the territory of Tianxuan, making its name known far and wide.
To become a powerful nation that commands respect and admiration from all nations, so that the people of Tianxuan can live in peace and prosperity on this land, sharing in a golden age.
But the current situation in Jing'an County has given him pause for thought; it's like a sudden, violent typhoon.
This disrupted his original sailing plans to set sail on the high seas.
He prayed silently that the other two countries would not be as difficult to govern as Jing'an County; otherwise, his grand expansion plan would have to be postponed for several years.
These past few years have been filled with countless unknowns and variables for Tianxuan's development, with every decision potentially impacting the fate of the nation.
He must carefully weigh the options, plan for the long term, and make the most advantageous and correct decision in order to lead Tianxuan to a more prosperous future.
Qin Qianluo's gaze followed Li Jianyi's figure as he was dragged away until his disheveled appearance disappeared around the corner of the main hall before she slowly withdrew her gaze.
Her expression was calm as still water, but her slightly trembling eyelashes betrayed the turmoil in her heart.
She straightened her back and bowed gracefully, her movements fluid and elegant, displaying the demeanor of a great lady.
Then, she gracefully returned to her seat, her magnificent brocade robe swaying gently as she walked.
The embroidered gold thread patterns shimmered brilliantly under the candlelight in the main hall, as if telling a story of glory and majesty.
The court intrigue finally came to an end, but Qin Qianluo's thoughts surged like a turbulent tide, difficult to calm.
She stood there quietly, her posture upright, like a majestic mountain peak, but her eyes gradually became deep and distant.
It was as if through this magnificent golden palace, one could see the vast territory of Tianxuan and the distant future.
She pondered silently, weighing the priorities of various matters in her mind, and finally solemnly included the establishment of modern schools in her plan.
Now, Tianxuan has completed the great task of unification, and the four directions are initially at peace. The people have been temporarily freed from the smoke of war and have gained a brief period of tranquility.
What remains are the scattered foreign tribes on the frontier. Although they have different customs, their power is dispersed and they are not to be feared. We can plan for the long term and deal with them gradually.
However, the problem before her was like a towering, insurmountable mountain, standing in her way.
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