Zhang Jiao then told Dong about Zhao Ning's generous donation.
"It's rare to find people like this. If there were more of them, the world would be more peaceful!"
Madam Dong smiled and praised Zhao Ning highly.
Dou Miao nodded in agreement, then turned to look at Liu Shu.
"Have you ever heard of this Zhao Ning...?"
"Your Majesty, I do not know...!"
Liu Shu thought for a moment, then shook his head, as he didn't recall having such a person in his memory.
Although Zhao Ning is now quite famous in the business community of Luoyang, he is still an insignificant nobody in the eyes of Liu Shu, the Grand Master of Ceremonies.
Seeing this, Dou Miao immediately turned around and looked at the others behind her, asking:
"And what about you? Have you ever heard of Zhao Ning?"
"Your Majesty, this Zhao Ning was originally a powerful figure in Pingyin County. He was quite wealthy and had a very good reputation. He had donated a large amount of money and grain to the court and assisted His Majesty in eliminating the lawless powerful figures who had previously been affiliated with Wang Fu and others..."
From the group of relatives, a middle-aged man stepped forward and told Dou Miao everything about Zhao Ning's background and the things he had done for the court.
"Excellent! Such a virtuous gentleman, wholeheartedly helping the court share its burdens, deserves to be commended!"
Hearing about Zhao Ning's past, Dou Miao nodded in agreement.
Then Dou Miao looked at a eunuch beside her and said in a deep voice:
"Immediately return to the palace to draft an edict. Zhao Ning is devoted to the court and wholeheartedly shares the burdens of the country. He is a role model for the world. Order the Governor of Henan to recommend him as a candidate for the civil service examination."
He also bestowed upon his mother the title of Lady Ningxian and permitted his sons and nephews to enter the Imperial Academy!
"promise!"
After receiving the order, the eunuch hurriedly ran down the mountain.
The onlookers were shocked to hear Dou Miao's bestowal of honors upon Zhao Ning.
What's even more unbelievable is that Zhao Ning was even specially recommended as a candidate for the civil service examination.
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