Chapter 1023 Su Nuan shocks the ministers
Ling Yun sneered, "It seems that I have been too lenient with you."
The ministers instantly shrank back, "I dare not."
Li Hanxin stood there, looking particularly awkward, but he was unwilling to kneel down.
Su Nuan laughed, "Let's set up more examination halls in the future, including those for blacksmiths and farmers."
"Those with high abilities can be crowned the top scholar. Those who become the top scholar can choose to become officials or return to their hometown to develop their careers."
"Those who return to their hometown to develop will receive a bonus. You can discuss the amount of the bonus yourself."
"Also, the Tower of Babel remains open. Anyone who hasn't reached the 60th floor is not eligible to participate in the imperial examination, even if they are full of poetry."
After saying that, Su Nuan looked at Ling Yun and asked, "What is Li Hanxin's ranking in the Tower of Babel?"
Ling Yun shook his head. "After I put away the Babel Tower, I wanted to find a place close to the Imperial City to put it out, but then I forgot about it."
Su Nuan thought for a moment and said, "Put it at the entrance of the South Gate. After all, there are many cities close to the South Gate."
"From now on, anyone who enters the tower and passes the 50th floor will be exempt from the entrance fee. Those below the 50th floor must pay a one-silver-coin entrance fee."
The ministers began to sweat on their foreheads. They could not guarantee that they could pass the fifty levels. Did they have to pay a fee to enter and exit the imperial city in the future?
Su Nuan also thought of this and continued, "Officials and their families do not need to pay. The rest of the residents in the city need to send one person to pass the 50th level to obtain the qualification to enter and exit the city for the whole family."
"Also, they must send ten people between ten and twenty to challenge the tower every year. If one of them passes, their certificate will be renewed for another year."
Ling Yun's eyes lit up and he smiled, "You want all those family members to be tempered in the tower. One a year, ten years would be ten. If a generation has a lifespan of sixty years, then fifty people can pass through the fiftyth floor."
"This way, everyone in their family will become people of high moral character. How amazing!"
Su Nuan was delighted to be praised. If there weren't so many people around, she would have hugged Ling Yun and kissed him.
The ministers also understood how important this matter was. The stability of a country depended on the moral character of the big families. With this rule as a constraint, big families would definitely produce people with moral character.
If the big families are stable, how can the country not be strong? Basically, the problem of internal troubles has been solved.
The ministers said in unison: "Your Majesty is wise, and Your Majesty is wise."
Su Nuan was impatient with these false courtesies, but she didn't say anything. After all, these people could say whatever they wanted.
Ling Yun smiled slightly and said, "Everyone, get up."
Su Nuan smiled and said, "If you have anything else to say, please tell me."
She picked up the teacup and took two sips, then talked a lot, her throat dry.
The ministers looked at each other, and he realized that there was nothing else to do today except asking for things.
Su Nuan took a special look at the newly crowned top scholar. He was such a pedantic person, as he got the title at such an old age.
But he is suitable to be a teacher and is good at teaching children under ten years old.
Thinking of this, she added, "The Imperial City will build a school, from enlightenment to university."
After she finished speaking, she added, "Li Hanxin!"
Li Hanxin shuddered all over, and he quickly responded, "I'm here."
Su Nuan smiled and said, "You will teach children under ten years old in the future."
Li Hanxin wanted to struggle, but he didn't dare to force it. He just asked weakly, "Why can I only teach children under ten years old?"
Su Nuan smiled and said, "Children under ten years old love to play and have unstable morals. They are like young trees. If you are not careful, they will grow crooked."
"You're more suitable to be the knife used to trim branches. Your potential is basically determined when you're over ten years old."
"By then, we will conduct ability tests. Those who love to study will continue to study, those who love to farm will learn farming, and those who love to do business will learn business. We will teach students according to their aptitude."
"There are top scholars in every field, but who says they have to be the top scholars in poetry and song?"
The phrase "teach students in accordance with their aptitude" made all the ministers suddenly realize. Yes, a child who doesn't like to study must have other strengths, and teaching students in accordance with their aptitude may not necessarily result in a top scorer.
Li Hanxin looked at Su Nuan with a strange expression, and finally said: "Your Majesty, I obey your order."
Su Nuan smiled slightly, "You seem to have some questions, just ask."
Li Hanxin's eyes flickered, and curiosity eventually overcame his fear. He asked, "Empress, why do you have such a novel idea? Could it be that the Emperor has thought of this but kept it to himself, and asked you to bring it up just to save the day?"
Su Nuan laughed and held down Ling Yun who was about to get angry.
"Don't be angry. It's not surprising that he has such thoughts. It would be surprising if he didn't."
"He must be someone who came here from another country. He doesn't know our history and only follows tradition."
Ling Yun nodded, "Yes, he was once from the Northern Snow Country."
Su Nuan looked at Li Hanxin and said, "I won't correct your thoughts. How can a beautiful jade compete with rubble?"
Li Hanxin's face turned red instantly. He was called rubble.
His blushing was not due to anger, but to shame. He found that his tolerance was not as good as a woman's. How could he not feel ashamed?
Ling Yun was already impatient, "If nothing else, leave the court."
The minister immediately bowed and said, "Respectfully send off the Emperor, the Empress, and the Crown Prince."
The family of three walked out of the court slowly.
The ministers immediately began to discuss and prepared to make a list of what they wanted.
Su Nuan held Ling Yun with one hand and Ling Haochen with the other.
Ling Haochen looked up and asked, "Mom, what if they ask for things without permission? If they do, there are other ministers who can stand up and refute them in the court."
Su Nuan smiled and said, "They won't do anything rash. If they really asked for something extra, they would have written it down after communicating with each other. It's pretty much the same."
"As for the extra money they ask for, if it's not much, we'll let them have it. After all, our salary is limited, and if they want to buy an extra piece of clothing, they have to find ways to make money."
Ling Haochen asked dissatisfiedly: "But if that's the case, doesn't that mean every official is corrupt? How can that be possible?"
Su Nuan laughed. "Since ancient times, have there been any officials who are particularly honest? Even if they are not greedy for money, there will be favoritism in their interpersonal relationships."
"When the water is too clear, there are no fish. As long as they are stuck in a muddy pond and can't jump out, then they are your fish."
"When these fish are fattened up, we can kill one every few days. We can eat meat and put money into the warehouse. Isn't that good?"
Ling Haochen didn't know what to say.
Ling Yun smiled and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Just think of it as raising pigs. Once they're fat, we'll kill them."
"As for how the pigs are fattened, you don't need to worry about it. You can even take the initiative to feed them before you kill them."
Su Nuan thought for a moment and said, "The most important thing is that you have the ability to catch them. If not, you have to kill them before they get fat. Pork rib soup is also delicious."
Ling Haochen squatted on the ground with his head in his hands. He felt terrible. This was completely different from his previous purpose of being an emperor.
"It's over, it's over. I don't think I can be the emperor here anymore. It wasn't like this in my previous life."
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