Tiandou City, Shrek Academy, School Director's Building.

After lunch, Xue Ke left first without Xue Qinghe.

Her original purpose of this trip was to ask a few questions. In addition to matters about the imperial examination, there were also some questions about the textbook knowledge.

After getting the answer, the purpose of Xue Ke's trip was achieved, so he said something to Fan Yun's big cat Xue Qinghe and left first.

Xue Ke knew that his brother decided to come to Shrek to meet Fan Yun instead of meeting at the palace. Naturally, there were some things that needed to be discussed, and it might not be appropriate for him to stay by his side.

Therefore, Xue Ke did not stay around and wait to go back with Xue Qinghe, but went back on her own.

When Xue Ke left, Fan Yun patted Da Mao on the butt and motioned for her to send the little girl off. She didn't have to go too far, just drop her off at the school gate.

The distance between Shrek Academy and the Imperial Palace is not too close. One is on the outskirts of the city and the other is in the center. Therefore, Fan Yun does not think that the brothers and sisters came here on foot. There is a high probability that a carriage stopped at the school gate.

Or maybe you have already entered the academy?

Fan Yun is not sure, but it is not near the dormitory anyway. Fan Yun is still very confident in his perception.

After Xue Ke left, Xue Qinghe's expression changed. He was no longer as gentle as he had just looked, but he seemed to be more relaxed.

Picking up the tea cup on the table and taking a sip, Xue Qinghe looked at Fan Yun who was also drinking tea opposite and asked:

"The answer you just replied to Xiaoke about the imperial examination, I believe it is indeed your idea, but it is definitely more than that."

"I understand the elders in the Elders' Hall. If your purpose is only to enlighten the people and spread ideas, they will never agree to implement this policy across the continent."

"You, or Bibi Dong, definitely used other reasons to convince those elders."

Glancing out of the window, Xue Qinghe said thoughtfully: "It might have been hard for you to explain why Xiaoke was here just now. Now that she's gone, you should tell me, Cardinal Fan."

He glanced at Xue Qinghe a few times in confusion, and after confirming that his attitude was very serious, Fan Yun asked tentatively:

"Didn't the elders tell you? Or, did you really not see it?"

Fan Yun once thought that given "Xue Qinghe's" status in the Elder's Hall, someone should have informed him, or that he should have been able to figure it out due to his intelligence.

But there seems to be none...

Xue Qinghe's expression did not change: "Since my teacher's attitude towards you became ambiguous, Xue Ye has stepped up supervision of the palace and even the imperial city. In order to avoid my identity being exposed, if not necessary these years,

Otherwise, Wuhun Palace will not contact me privately."

"As for the question of whether I saw anything... Cardinal Fan, can I understand that you are mocking my IQ?"

Xue Qinghe's face was expressionless and his eyes were cold.

"No, no, no..." Fan Yun waved his hands to deny, "But it seems that your current situation is indeed not very good. You feel like you are fighting alone..."

"That's not the case. Although I don't have the support of Wuhun Palace, my position in Tiandou is becoming more and more important now. With the support of Xue Ye and some ministers, I can mobilize more and more power. It's not that much.

It’s too difficult.”

"Is that so..." Fan Yun rubbed his chin.

In fact, what Xue Qinghe said makes sense. Fan Yun's words to Xue Ke just now were an important reason why he and Hu Hu initially chose to conceive and promote the imperial examination system, but at the beginning they only envisioned its implementation in Wuhun City.

Because that kind of purpose cannot convince many elders.

Your Majesty only has supreme power in Wuhun City. Outside of Wuhun City, the exercise of Your Majesty's power is still very restricted by the Elder's Palace.

"Your Highness, you should also know the future plans of our Wuhun Palace." Fan Yun asked.

"Of course." Xue Qinghe answered matter-of-factly.

An increasingly powerful Spirit Hall is what Bibi Dong and Grandpa both hope for, and it is precisely because of this that they can join forces in a sense.

And if you want to obtain an increasingly powerful Wuhun Palace... you must overturn some of the obstacles that stand in front of it...

Gu Xiang

For example, Xing Luo... and Tian Dou...

"If we want to establish a unified country, with Wuhundian's current strength, it may not be too difficult in terms of force, but it is still quite difficult in terms of culture."

"Your Highness, you also know that the two empires have existed for hundreds of years, and no matter how their lives are, most of the residents in them still identify with their identity as subjects of the empire."

"Even if our Wuhun Palace has a good reputation among the people, if we do not make preliminary preparations and rashly destroy the two empires, the people will most likely feel hatred and not recognize this new regime, and the culture and ideology will still be divided.

, it is extremely easy to be incited by opposition forces and threaten stability."

"At that time, if we want peace and integrity and let the people recognize us, it will still be an extremely labor-intensive and time-consuming thing."

Speaking of this, Fan Yun knocked on the table, signaling to Xue Qinghe that the important point was coming:

"But after Wuhun Palace implements the imperial examination, things will be a little different."

"What's different?" At this moment, Xue Qinghe took up Fan Yun's words like an excellent compliment.

"It is true that the imperial examination system is a talent selection system, but the selection standards are formulated by our Wuhun Palace, and the teaching materials and textbooks for the required examinations are also compiled by us."

"If you want to pass the scientific examination, you must study and become familiar with our content."

Fan Yun raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced at Xue Qinghe: "In other words, when the imperial examination is open to the whole continent, in order to seize this opportunity, the people must take the initiative to understand and learn the ideas of our Wuhun Palace, and change them in a subtle way.

thoughts.”

"Looking at their own environment from a new perspective, coupled with what they saw and heard when taking the exam in Wuhun City, they will understand and support our Wuhun City, and start to 'reflect' on their own experiences through comparison.

nation."

"In this way, after the war ends in the future, our governance will be much easier."

"And with the imperial examination as a link, the residents of Tiandou and Xingluo are no longer completely disconnected. They can use what they have learned and thought as a link to integrate together faster."

"This is why Your Majesty was able to convince the elders."

The only thing the old man had fought for for Bibi Dong was the absolute autonomy of Wuhun City, so when he was trying to extend the imperial examination to the entire continent, Bibi Dong went to the Elders' Hall many times to argue with the elders.

Later, it was only after Fan Yun's rhetoric was used that the two most powerful elders, Da Zongfeng and Er Zongfeng, were moved. Together with several other elders who originally supported Bibi Dong and some neutral factions, they finally got

Passed.

Xue Qinghe is a genius, not only in terms of cultivation talent, but also in brains, so after Fan Yun explained this, he quickly figured it out, and then he was shocked.

It turns out that the war has already begun, and before the smoke has spread, the cultural evolution of Wuhun Palace has already launched an offensive without anyone expecting it.

Under this kind of penetration, maybe in a few decades the entire continent can really be integrated into a whole, instead of being two fragments pieced together under the oppression of powerful powers.

While Xue Qinghe was meditating, Big Mao had already sent Xue Ke off and walked in from the door.

He hooked the handle with his tail and closed the door. The big cat jumped into Fan Yun's arms.

"By the way, Your Highness, Xue Ke... seems to be learning the art of kingship now? Although her thoughts and abilities are still relatively immature, I can see some differences in her speech."

Recalling the question and wording angle raised by Xue Ke today, and thinking about what she said before that Xue Qinghe asked her to study, Fan Yun couldn't help but think more about it.

"Have you already started making preparations?" Fan Yun asked.

Sighing, Xue Qinghe said: "Originally, I thought my preparations were early enough, but I didn't expect that your plans would be much earlier and far-reaching..."

"Yes... There is not much time left now. Before the storm comes, we have to let Xiaoke grow up quickly..."

Seeing the girl with a bright smile in his eyes, Xue Qinghe felt a little tangled and complicated in his heart, but was soon replaced by Juejue.

Although I am very sorry for Xiao Ke, this is also the best arrangement for Xiao Ke.

Xiaoke, I hope you never know the truth. Even if you do know, can you not blame yourself as your brother...

After all...I really regard you as my sister...

Amid the puzzled looks on Fan Yun and Da Mao's face, Xue Qinghe sighed with complicated eyes and said no more words.
Chapter completed!