"This … a self-incriminating edict is a bit too much."
"How could it be too much? As the Son of Heaven, Your Majesty must bear the consequences of your wrongdoings! "
"Well … if Your Majesty is benevolent and benevolent, for the sake of the common people, you should indeed do so …"
Xuanyuan Qifa's speech immediately caused a flurry of discussion among the officials.
Xu Que sat on the throne and raised his eyebrows. He stared straight at Xuanyuan Qifa and sneered, "Are you stupid … cough, painstakingly coming up with such a plan?"
Damn, you want me to incriminate myself?
Are you living in a dream?
This self-incriminating edict is equivalent to admitting your incompetence to the world!
As if I, the Act-Tough Saint, would care about you!
Xu Que immediately waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "Let's not talk about the self-incriminating edict for now. I have something more important to announce!"
Xuanyuan Qifa did not budge an inch, "Your Majesty, this matter concerns the common people and cannot be delayed!"
Oh ho, are you preparing to force me to abdicate?
Xu Que was instantly amused. He bowed slightly and said in a deep voice, "My beloved subject, what I am about to say next is an important matter for the nation and the people. Are you sure you want to interrupt me?"
"Your humble subject does not dare!" Xuanyuan Qifa's heart skipped a beat. He could hear that Xu Que was already a little impatient. If he continued to force him, he was afraid that this muddle-headed ruler would do something absurd.
He tilted his head slightly and looked at Xuanyuan Wanrong.
Xuanyuan Wanrong looked straight ahead calmly, ignoring Xuanyuan Qifa's gaze.
Xu Que's expression was subtle, but he did not say it on the spot. Instead, he announced the edict, "My beloved subjects, today I announce that schools will be built in the nation, the recommendation system will be abolished, and the imperial examination system will be established. At the same time, I will be doing a lot of work to build roads throughout the nation."
Wow!
Hearing this, all the officials were shocked!
Building schools was for the common people's education, so the officials had no objections.
Building roads throughout the nation was also a good thing, so they naturally could not say anything to refute it.
But the abolition of the recommendation system and the imperial examination system directly caused a stir in the entire imperial court!
The appointment and promotion of officials in the Eastern Tang Kingdom were all based on the recommendation system.
Simply put, if one wanted to become an official in the imperial court, one must be recommended by an official in the imperial court.
But how could a commoner from a poor family find an acquaintance of an official in the imperial court?
As a result, the officials in the imperial court all had their own factions, and they all had connections with each other to control the imperial court.
No matter how talented a person from a poor family was, it was impossible for him to become an official in the imperial court.
Xu Que's actions had undoubtedly violated the interests of all the officials. He was facing the entire Imperial Court alone!
"Your Majesty, you can't!"
"The Recommendation System has been like this since ancient times. The ancestral system cannot be abolished!"
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
Except for a few reformists, everybody objected and demanded Xu Que to withdraw his order.
Among them, led by Xuanyuan Qifa, the entire group of relatives had the most intense reaction.
People like them had to rely on recommendations to become officials, and they earned a lot of money every year through recommendations. Xu Que's actions were tantamount to digging up the roots of their relatives.
How could they possibly agree?
Hearing these words of opposition, Xu Que's smile remained.
I just want to see you people stamping your feet anxiously. It's so cute!
"You won't succeed. The imperial court has been like this for thousands of years. How can it be changed so easily?" Xuanyuan Wanrong said calmly.
"What do you know? Just stand aside and watch!" Xu Que retorted with a fake smile.
I'm the Son of Destiny, the leader of the Exploding Heavens Faction. Do I have to listen to you when I want to carry out a reform?
Go and eat your farts!
Xu Que thought for a while and put on a gentle smile again. "Since all of you are so against the Imperial Examination System, I will consider it again. But what do you think of the other two policies?"
Seeing that Xu Que had relented, all the officials heaved a sigh of relief.
As long as they didn't use the recommendation system, everything was fine. As for building roads and schools, they could do whatever they wanted.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
"This is a merit that will last for generations. I am willing to do my part for Your Majesty."
"I second that."
Bang!
Xu Que immediately pounded the table and said excitedly, "Good! I didn't expect Xuanyuan to understand me so well. Now that the national treasury is empty, I also intend to ask for donations from all of you to build eight to ten schools in various places. How much is Xuanyuan going to donate? "
Xuanyuan Qifa was dumbfounded.
When did I say I was going to donate? I just said that I second that … F * ck!
The f * cking Emperor tricked me!
Xuanyuan Qifa suddenly understood. Is this what you meant by 'do my part'?
I can say it, but I definitely won't give money!
Xuanyuan Qifa wanted to decline on the spot. "This … my salary still needs to be used to support my family …"
"I heard that Xuanyuan Qifa went to the White Cloud Restaurant a few days ago and spent a lot of money in a day. Don't tell me you can't even take out this little bit of silver?" Xu Que glanced at him and directly stopped him from saying anything else.
Xuanyuan Qifa's face turned as red as a pig's liver. He was puzzled.
D * mn, how did this fatuous emperor know I spent so much money on the hotpot?
Oh, that seems to be owned by the Emperor.
Then it's fine.
"Since that's the case, then this subject will donate five …" Xuanyuan Qifa had a pained expression as he raised a palm.
"Fifty thousand taels! Good, I didn't think that Minister would be so generous. As expected of an important subject of my Eastern Tang! You are really too noble. Such a magnificent feat should be announced to the world. We are gratified to have such an important subject like you! "
Xu Que did not wait for him to finish, directly slapping the table and standing up. "Everyone, let's give a round of applause to Minister Xuanyuan!"
Everyone looked at each other in dismay. In the end, they still clapped reluctantly.
Everyone present had already reacted. It seemed that the Emperor had been waiting for them here.
D * mn, if I had known earlier, I wouldn't have gone to the hotpot.
Xuanyuan Qifa looked at Xu Que who was loudly proclaiming in front of him.
Right now, he wished that he could immediately take a knife and commit the crime of treason against the Emperor.
D * mn, this daddy had originally wanted to just donate five hundred taels to show his sincerity!
But you're shouting so loudly here and saying that you're so noble!
How can this daddy have the face to say those words after that?
Xuanyuan Qifa finally understood that Xu Que was not donating at all, but was f * cking robbing money!
Xu Que looked at Xuanyuan Qifa's face that was alternating between green and white, laughing coldly in his heart.
Dog thing, who asked you to oppose this daddy so fiercely just now. It's already good enough that I'll scam you out of your money first!
If you don't stay obediently, oh no, whether you're obedient or not, you'll have a good time later!
… …
Very soon.
As Xu Que gave a speech, the crowd of officials contributed a considerable amount of silver taels to the Emperor.
After the court session, the other officials looked at Xuanyuan Qifa as if they wanted to eat him alive.
D * mn … if it wasn't for you going against the Emperor, would you have asked us to donate so much?
Xuanyuan Qifa wanted to cry but had no tears, his heart filled with hatred.
Dog Emperor! This grudge has been sown between us!
… …
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