News soon spread throughout the capital of the Ming Dynasty that the emperor was preparing to take the imperial examination.
Regardless of status or region, all citizens of the Ming Empire could participate in the imperial examination.
Those who pass the imperial examination will become officials in various parts of the Ming Dynasty in the future.
This news came from Fengxue Bookstore.
Some people doubted the authenticity of this news, but got a positive answer from Fengxue Bookstore.
They also said that this news was spread to the bookstore by Tang Mingren, the head of the Tang family who was the shopkeeper behind them and now the minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs of the Ming Dynasty.
This can make the people in the entire capital completely excited.
Three hundred years after the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there have always been only so many people who can serve as officials.
Ordinary people basically don't even think about becoming an official. Even if you have a genius-like mind, you will always be at the bottom because of your status.
Unless you are willing to marry into the families of those officials.
But even so, not many people have such luck.
If you want to be an official in the Ming Dynasty, it is best not to have such thoughts.
However, this news about the appointment of officials through the imperial examination seems to be an attempt to subvert the 300-year-old official appointment system of the Ming Dynasty.
They, ordinary people, also have a glimmer of hope.
"Is the news true or not? Should I let my son study hard from now on and pass the imperial examination to get an official position in the future? That will really honor our ancestors." Some people in the capital held free gifts from Fengxue Bookstore in their hands.
brochure, with excitement on his face.
"It should be true. Mr. Tang is the minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, so his words cannot be false."
"That's right. If this wasn't true, who would dare to publicize it publicly?"
"And haven't you noticed that there aren't even people who have closed down Fengxue Bookstore?"
"Yes, yes, I also discovered it, so this must be true."
"Now I have to go back and tell my boy to stop working in the fields and go to school. He will definitely pass the exam next year."
"My uncle used to be very talented, so I have to let him try it."
The capital of the Ming Dynasty was full of news about the imperial examinations.
The second prince had just come out of the house of Du An, the former Minister of Rites, when he heard the people on the street talking about getting an official position through the imperial examination.
The second prince's eyes were sinister. He knew that Chen Changfeng deliberately spread this matter.
Otherwise, how could so many people know about this so quickly?
What a Tang Mingren, who thought that he would be so arrogant if he got close to the prince Chen Changfeng?
How dare you use Fengxue Bookstore to promote such things and give them to the people of the capital for free. It's simply abominable.
"Second prince, the Tang family is really not afraid of death. The third prince has issued a death order and will never allow a commercial vehicle from the Tang family to pass through the border. Is Tang Mingren really willing to risk it?" The boy next to him said coldly.
Face said.
The second prince didn't say anything. If Tang Mingren dared to help Chen Changfeng like this, don't blame him for being cruel.
"Go to Jing Zhaoyin and tell him that you will send someone to seal Fengxue Bookstore. If Fengxue Bookstore is not sealed, I will remove him." After a long silence, the second prince issued the order.
"Yes, Your Highness." The servant hurriedly ran to deliver the order, while the second prince continued to walk to the next person's house he wanted to see.
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Yao Xiaoren was a little happy.
Chen Changfeng asked Fengxue Bookstore to publicize the news of the imperial examination, which will undoubtedly make this matter more troublesome.
The longer the news spreads, the greater the possibility that this national policy will be implemented.
But Yao Xiaoren also has uncomfortable moments.
For example, he hasn't decided yet which officials should be dismissed.
A thick list of civil servants and generals was placed in front of him, but Yao Xiaoren had no clue.
"Dad, are you still worried about the dismissal of officials?" Yao Tangtang came over and brought a cup of hot tea.
"Tangtang, dad is worried about this. If it weren't for His Highness, I really wouldn't do it."
"If you don't handle it properly, you may lose your head." Yao Xiaoren sighed and picked up the tea beside the table.
"It's so serious. What about the prince? Will he also be implicated?" Yao Tangtang looked worried.
"Of course, eh?" Yao Xiaoren was stunned: "Your father is about to lose his head, but you are only worried about whether the prince will be implicated?"
"Tangtang, you don't even care about your father, but you care so much about the prince, how could you..."
"Dad, what are you talking about? Sister Miao Miao asked me to ask. She is a little worried about His Highness. After all, this matter has been spread outside."
"Redundant officials and generals will be abolished, and the imperial examination will be held. Sister Miao Miao is very worried about the prince." Yao Tangtang explained.
Yao Xiaoren glanced at his daughter suspiciously.
He said nothing more.
"The imperial examination will benefit the present generation and benefit the future generations. However, if you want to implement it, it will not be that simple. Ninety percent of the officials in the court will oppose it."
"It is estimated that at this time they are all plotting to make His Majesty give up the idea of taking the imperial examination."
"If the imperial examination cannot be implemented, the prince will definitely be criticized by hundreds of officials. From now on, it is basically impossible to stand in the court." Yao Xiaoren shook his head.
Even now, Yao Xiaoren still feels that Chen Changfeng's move is a bit risky.
If they can't recruit people, they can take their time, instead of being so eager to take the imperial examination and get an official position.
This is taking food from the mouths of the officials in the court. They are the only ones who don't object.
And once Chen Changfeng loses in this battle, then he, the prince, is basically done.
All officials were offended, and it became impossible to obtain official positions through the imperial examination.
There are only two people under Chen Changfeng, Yao Xiao and Tang Mingren.
Not enough, far from enough.
"Sir, I was just on the street when I saw the second prince's car driving to the former Minister of Rites." The servant came over and reported to Yao Xiaoren.
"Why did the second prince go to the house of the former Minister of Rites?" Yao Tangtang asked.
"What else can be done, of course, prepare to deal with His Highness the Crown Prince." Yao Xiaoren said with a wry smile and motioned for the servant to leave.
Yao Xiaoren guessed that the officials headed by the second and third princes would mobilize the old officials and resolutely oppose the imperial examination.
But he didn't expect the second prince to be so fast.
Today I went to visit the former Minister of Rites.
Du An, the former Minister of Rites, was the emperor's husband. If he stood up and stood up, even the emperor would not dare to have his own way.
And Duan will definitely not be the only one by then. It is estimated that everyone who can be invited will show up by then.
"Tangtang, dad is going out for a trip. You should have a good rest at home." Yao Xiaoren couldn't sit still. He had to go to Chen Changfeng to discuss this matter now.
"Dad, don't worry, I'll help you take a look at this." Yao Tangtang nodded.
Yao Xiaoren looked at the list of officials on the table, then looked at his daughter, smiled and said nothing.
Yao Xiaoren went out and was thinking about heading straight to the East Palace.
But I saw many people running towards Fengxue Bookstore.
From the looks of it, something must have happened.
"Brother, what are you going to do?" Yao Xiaoren stopped one person.
The man who was being held back turned around and was about to reprimand. Seeing that the man holding him back was a bit old, he gently patted Yao Xiaoren's hand away and said, "The people from Jing Zhaoyin are going to seal Fengxue Bookstore, and many people have gone over to see it.
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"Fengxue Bookstore, why?" Yao Xiaoren was stunned.
"Then I don't know. If you want to watch the fun, go there quickly. You won't be able to watch it if it's late." The young man said, turned around and ran forward.
Fengxue Bookstore plays an important role in this war of public opinion. Yao Xiaoren cannot let anything happen to Fengxue Bookstore. He has to go and take a look.