Chapter 2558: Chapter 2555: The Palace Examination Ends
“We were born at a disadvantage pared to them, and we don’t have as many books to read. Speaking of joining the Ministry of Punishment, can we even buy those books? Without the opportunity to read, we naturally fall behind. When it es time for the exams, of course, we won’t pass, and eventually, it will still be the Clan Youngsters who benefit.”
“Sun, your words are inappropriate. If we consider the original appointments, to put it bluntly, most of us were assigned as County Magistrates or sub-prefects, or not selected for any official position at all.”
“That’s easy for you to say, but didn’t some children of families who are not officials bee high-ranking officials before? If one can gain the favor of a certain lord, opportunities will e eventually.” The scholar referred to as Sun impatiently retorted.
But when those words came out.
Immediately, the scholars nearby wanted to distance themselves from him.
They regretted associating with him, as he openly talked about bribery in such a self-righteous manner, which showed he wasn’t really a child of families who are not officials looking to rise.
He was just someone trying to profit from studying.
“Heh, no matter how much you say, Sun, it’s useless. The imperial court has already changed.” A scholar mocked sarcastically.
“Exactly, and without assessments, just like Sun said, entering the Ministry of Punishment without understanding how to solve cases, how is that different from those useless officials you mentioned?”
“I’m just discussing the matter; moreover, once in the Ministry of Punishment, one can always learn,” Sun argued, insistent. To him, being taught by other officials was faster than reading books.
A scholar found this talk utterly nonsensical: “Sun, you imply that unless there’s profit, there’s no learning? That’s rich.”
“Exactly, couldn’t learn before, but will learn once being an official?”
“Since Sun doesn’t accept this and thinks we’re wrong, then find your own path. Not on the same path, not working together.”
Scholars had tempers back then.
They said it aloud on the spot.
The other scholars gave no regard to Sun.
So much so that the people around began to enjoy the spectacle, especially a small group of scholars from noble families.
“Wow, they haven’t even started the exams yet, and they’re already fighting among themselves?” A young man stepped out, looking at those scholars with contempt.
At the same time, he approached Sun and gave him a friendly pat on the shoulder: “This brother makes a good point. The current reforms demand too much. If they continue like this, the gap will only widen in the future.”
“Wang, what do you think?”
The speaker was the young master of the Liu family, which was already close to the Qi family.
And the Wang family had secretly allied with the Qi family.
Wang He had initially only e to see Chu Jin.
After all, the court’s recruitment this time was related to Lord Chu, and even if he was full of himself, he wanted to learn some benefits from Chu Jin.
“Everyone has their own reasoning. But regardless of what is said, we’ll have to observe the imperial court’s policies.” Wang He casually brushed it off.
Unexpectedly, the scholars, lacking perception, held him back.
After Wang He argued a few more points, he turned back to find Chu Jin already gone.
He was exasperated, but there was nothing he could do.
After the palace examination concluded.
The recruitment for various departments began.
Emperor Xuanming kept a close eye on the process, noticing that various ministries indeed selected quite a few genuinely capable officials. Although they were all lower-ranked, the efficiency of each department increased by half.
As time went on.
Ye Muyu’s attention mostly fell on Chu Ziluo, who was heavily pregnant.
She couldn’t even pay much attention to Chu Jin’s marriage.
Fortunately, Chu Jin was busy with court duties every day, uninterested in matters of romance, and often returned home late from his work in the Ministry of Works.
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