Li Chengfeng listened quietly. After everyone calmed down a bit, he said loudly, "I understand the aspirations of all the students."
"I will personally supervise this year's imperial examinations and review the examination papers myself."
"I hope that all students will speak freely on the examination papers and demonstrate their true talents and knowledge!"
As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the hall.
To personally invigilate the exam! What an honor!
With the current emperor in charge of the examination hall, I think those young masters will definitely show their true colors!
The students were surprised and delighted, and they all bowed to thank the emperor for his grace.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Zhang shouted excitedly, kneeling down first and touching the ground with his head, "Long live the emperor!"
Seeing this, the other students also knelt down, and thunderous cheers of "Long live" resounded throughout the hall.
"I look forward to your answers."
Li Chengfeng smiled slightly: "Let's all go."
The students gradually left the Hall of Supreme Harmony, their faces filled with excitement and hope. Only Zhang Yuan was left behind by Li Chengfeng.
"Your name is Zhang Yuan, right?"
Li Chengfeng asked Zhang Yuan to sit down again, and he sat aside and asked.
Zhang Yuan replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, that's right."
"What you just said is exactly what I want."
"I want to hear your specific thoughts on the reform of the imperial examination system."
Zhang Yuan spoke with dignity and confidence, saying, "Your Majesty, I believe that the numerous problems with the current imperial examination system stem from its detachment from reality and its closed-door approach."
"Just think about it: the eight-legged essay system is used to select scholars. No matter how flowery the essay is, what benefit does it bring to the country and the people? It's nothing more than piling up rhetoric and playing word games."
He paused, observing Li Chengfeng's reaction. Seeing that the emperor showed no displeasure, he continued, "I suggest that the content of the imperial examinations should be closer to practical matters, such as agricultural policy, water conservancy, military affairs, etc."
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