"Sir, it’s not ti yet to reveal my plan." Zhao Yao smiled apologetically at Mr. Xiao, "If I were to reveal it, you would inevitably tell my father, and he would certainly agree, which would then stir up a great commotion throughout Great Zhou."
Mr. Xiao was stunned, "A great commotion?"
"More than that." Zhao Yao thought for a mont and said, "My plan has never existed from ancient tis to the present. It would not only create a huge sensation, but also make history, leaving a significant mark in the annals of history."
He continued, "It’s no exaggeration to say that revealing this plan would ensure my na goes down in history forever."
Upon hearing Zhao Yao say this, Mr. Xiao exhibited an extrely shocked expression. His curiosity grew stronger, and he asked eagerly, "Your Highness, what exactly is this plan?"
Zhao Yao shook his head and said, "I can’t reveal it yet."
"Your Highness, if it is truly as significant as you say, you should not conceal it."
"Sir, once I reveal this plan, I will be exposed to everyone." Zhao Yao wanted to propose the imperial examinations to the emperor, but he was still young and couldn’t speak up. "At that ti, all the scholars in the world would be grateful to . I, the Tenth Prince, would beco their benefactor, and my standing among the educated scholars across the land would rise significantly, as would my reputation in court and among the populace."
"This would be a good thing for , but it would also bring danger, and there’s a chance I might not live safely to adulthood." Zhao Yao’s expression was very solemn, "Sir, I am a selfish person. I only wish to live well now, to grow up peacefully and smoothly. When I co of age and am granted a fief, I will then use this plan to select talents and officials in my territory."
Mr. Xiao understood Zhao Yao’s situation. After hearing his words, Mr. Xiao felt a pang of pity in his heart.
"It seems, Your Highness, that your plan is exceptionally good."
"Yes, extrely good. Not only can it excellently select talents and officials, but it can also break the control of the noble families over officialdom." Zhao Yao said with a smile, "Most importantly, it can enable the sons of humble origins to rise to prominence, giving every scholar in the world a chance to beco an official, and bringing new hope to scholars across the land."
The more Mr. Xiao listened, the more curious he beca about Zhao Yao’s words.
"Your Highness, I am really curious about the plan you speak of."
"Sir, I cannot tell you now." Zhao Yao smiled apologetically, "This plan can only be implented when I go to my fief."
Mr. Xiao was eager to know imdiately, but hearing Zhao Yao say it would take another ten years, he couldn’t wait that long.
"Sir, this is a matter of great benevolence, and I won’t tell others to let them do it." Zhao Yao was not so generous. "Sir, you can only wait until I grow up and go to my fief."
Mr. Xiao understood and appreciated Zhao Yao’s concerns. He raised the corners of his mouth in a bitter smile and said, "Your Highness, you might as well not have told . You tell there’s such a great plan, yet you can’t tell the specifics, which will keep curious all the ti."
"If I were the Crown Prince, or our fourth brother, I would imdiately suggest it to my father." Zhao Yao shrugged at Mr. Xiao, "Unfortunately, I’m an unpopular prince, a prince without power or influence. If I were to disclose my plan, my life might be in jeopardy."
"Your Highness, I understand everything you’re saying." Mr. Xiao said, "I’ll wait." He could only wait.
"Sir, you won’t wait in vain. It will astonish you at that ti." When he went to his fief, not only would he establish the imperial examinations, but he would also reorganize official positions, implenting the six ministries from the history of the dream Zhao Yao.
He found the current official positions diverse and nurous, making them difficult to rember. The six ministries from the dream Zhao Yao’s history seed much better, simpler, and easier to rember than the current ones.
"Since Your Highness says so, waiting ten years is no problem." Mr. Xiao said this, but in his heart, he still wanted to know imdiately.
"Sir, do you still want to know right away?"
"Indeed, but Your Highness, you won’t tell." Mr. Xiao was extrely curious, "Your Highness, the plan you speak of must be revealed while the emperor is still present. Once the emperor is gone, revealing your plan would still be dangerous."
"Naturally." Zhao Yao replied, "When I grow up, my father will still be in his pri and will not be gone."
Mr. Xiao nodded, then stared at Zhao Yao intently with burning eyes, "Your Highness, is there anything you can tell ?" He always felt there were many things the prince had not told him.
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