Lin Yi nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "It's good that you understand. The territory of Great Liang is too large, so any accident can happen."
Your task is crucial; it's to minimize this unexpected situation!
How to achieve this? Naturally, it's through this pre-service officer training program! This seemingly absurd training is actually of extraordinary significance.
Once established, besides instructing these prospective officials in local governance and administration, its key function lies in reinforcing the emperor's ideology; this is the crucial reason for its existence.
What is meant by "ideological empowerment"?
To put it bluntly, it means using one's own governing philosophy and ideology to influence and transform these talented individuals.
Once the transformation is successful, they will become completely one of our own, and we will be able to use them with ease. They will also be more suitable for Great Liang.
The best candidates for this task were Wen Tianxiang and Li Si!
However, Li Si is currently very busy, frantically studying materials to adapt to the Great Liang. Relying solely on Wen Tianxiang would be somewhat unbalanced.
Often, righteousness alone is not enough; one also needs some unorthodox methods to mutually reinforce each other and achieve true steadfastness.
There's a saying that goes, "..."
It's hard to be an official, but it's even harder to be a good one!
This statement may seem illogical, but it is actually Yuliang, because you must be more cunning than corrupt officials, or you will be swallowed up without a trace!
This situation requires the help of Guo Jia and Li Yu. One is full of ingenious schemes, and the other has a deep understanding of the rise and fall of politics. They are fully qualified to be this guide.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Cao Cao's eyes lit up. What did it mean to understand the emperor's thoughts? To put it bluntly, it was brainwashing.
In this way, the trainees of this pre-official training class would all be the emperor's loyalists, and naturally there would be less danger.
As expected of the Emperor, this is truly a brilliant idea, and one that is highly feasible.
"You know how important this training course is, that's good!"
Lin Yi nodded slightly, without offering much explanation. When talking to intelligent people, there's no need for so much explanation; they'll understand on their own.
At this moment, a question came to his mind, and he couldn't help but look at Cao Cao, asking, " Mengde, the Ministry of Rites is in charge of this Imperial Examination examination. What do you think of the top ten?"
Ministry of Rites the person in charge of this Imperial Examination, Cao Cao should have seen these people and knew their true strengths and weaknesses.
Those who make it into the top ten are truly something to look forward to.
"Top ten!"
Cao Cao immediately became serious and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, the top ten this time are extraordinary, especially the top three, who are rare young talents."
Huang Longsi, in particular, is exceptionally talented. Not only is he exceptionally gifted, but his eloquence and thinking are also top-notch. This time, he will probably be the best!
Huang Longsi!
Lin Yi nodded slightly, not surprised at all by his choice, after all, the first place winner from Huang Longsi was jointly recommended by the examiners, including Cao Cao.
He nodded slightly and smiled, "In that case, I'm quite looking forward to it. I hope he can bring me a surprise and a new look to Great Liang!"
Everything in Great Liang today is formed from his own ideas, or to put it bluntly, from his own thinking.
Huang Longsi is home to local geniuses, so they must have their own ideas. They might even come up with some good ones that could be incorporated into Great Liang.
After all, geniuses cannot be understood by common sense; often they can radiate brilliance many times greater than their own abilities—that is what genius is.
"Hehe, I actually prefer Zhang Zizai, who's second. He's imaginative and unconventional, and he always gets things done in unorthodox ways, which suits my taste perfectly," Guo Jia couldn't help but say with a smile.
Compared to Huang Longsi's comprehensiveness, Zhang Zizai was the one most likely to create miracles, and he admired the other's clear-cut love and hate personality.
Hahaha!
Lin Yi nodded slightly and smiled, "This time, we mobilized talents from all over the country. Even if there are a few omissions, the value of this top ten is extremely high."
Even if I can't compare to you, Fengxiao, I still have my own unique strengths. I'll see for myself then."
There are many experts among the general public, but it's often unwise to be blindly arrogant. It's necessary to verify their abilities before you can know their true level.
These talents may not have achieved the same level of fame and renown as figures like Guo Jia, who were selected through the trials of time, but they were certainly not without merit and possessed considerable ability.
With proper training, they might not necessarily be inferior to Guo Jia and his group; it's just that their numbers are small.
"It is an honor for them that His Majesty personally sets the questions for them," Cao Cao couldn't help but exclaim.
This is a rare honor, to have the Emperor personally set the questions. This is a privilege not everyone can enjoy; many ministers do not even have this qualification.
Lin Yi shook his head; one must have sufficient sincerity to select officials.
A ruler chooses his ministers, and ministers choose their rulers; often, the relationship between ruler and minister is one of mutual achievement. Therefore, this personal examination and instruction is a very important matter.
He smiled and instructed, "The rankings should be announced soon. Your Ministry of Ministry of Rites must take good care of these scholars and not let it end prematurely."
"Your subject understands!" Cao Cao nodded, making the arrangement clear in his mind.
The Emperor attaches great importance to the imperial Imperial Examination; we mustn't mess this up, or it will be a huge problem.
However, there is still a problem. Now that the Emperor has come here, should we still ask about the matter of comforting the young girl?
On the other side, most of Yong'an City was in an uproar!
The results of this year's Imperial Examination have been released, which has made countless waiting students restless, and they have all rushed to the list.
"Haha, I passed the exam!"
"Although I only ranked seventy-third, at least I passed the exam, and I can become an official in the future!"
"I did quite well on the exam this time, actually making it into the top twenty, but unfortunately I didn't make it into the top ten, so I won't be able to meet the Emperor!"
"Damn it, Zhang Tong is a top talent from the South, yet he didn't even make the top ten. What kind of monsters are in the top ten?"
"What do you think? Those people like Huang Longsi in Qin Province, the madman Zhang Zizai, and Li Yuanlong in Dan Province —which one of them is simple? They're all ruthless."
Upon seeing their rankings, some cheered while others were saddened, as their rankings were related to their future and they couldn't afford to be indifferent.
Those who failed the exam were disappointed, but seeing their names on the list filled them with hope.
Although I failed this exam, with this experience, I will surely be able to make a comeback next time, and maybe even pass with flying colors.
In the crowd, Zhang Fengfan looked at his ranking, a bitter smile flashing in his eyes, and said quietly, "Only fourth place? I underestimated All Under Heaven!"
Although he was the son of a merchant, he considered himself to be no less than anyone else. He never expected that there would be three people who were superior to him. Indeed, there are always people better than you!