Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 931 891: Reforming the Imperial Examination System

After hearing Lin Yi's instructions, the Right Chancellor immediately stepped forward and carefully explained the origins and developments of the matter once more.

Soon, Lin Yi had thoroughly understood the situation, knowing exactly where the attack took place and comprehending the circumstances over there completely.

Meanwhile, a solution had already formed in his mind.

Of course, this solution would certainly not involve sending this group of old generals into action, as Lin needed to immediately consolidate military power into his own hands and undertake reforms in the entire military camp.

He intended to decimate the military authority held by these old generals.

Everyone would only be able to perform their due duties in their respective positions. The notion of overstepping or completely commanding military power was impossible.

"Alright, I've understood the matter today, and I will make arrangements later. As for the requests from the older generals, let's forget it. Seeing your age is getting on, I won't assign this task to you for now; I have my own plans," Lin Yi stated.

Having said this, Lin Yi gestured for them to leave, then once again looked at everyone, asking:

"Let's set aside the border issues for now and talk temporarily about the current imperial court's situation. Is there anything you want to inform me of?"

Upon hearing Lin Yi's words, those old generals could only sigh helplessly and step back to their positions.

However, in their hearts, they were naturally resentful and aggrieved, cursing Lin Yi as a cunning fox and blaming him for not distributing military power.

Nowadays, they could say Lin Yi had played a trick on them; if military power isn't in their grasp, their families would lack any advantage, and losing military power would lead them to a miserable fate.

At that time, every official might trample over them, as only with military power did they have a say.

As for the other officials around, upon hearing Lin Yi's question, they all lowered their heads, not daring to speak.

After all, this was only the second day of contact with Lin Yi, and they didn't understand the temperament and personality of the new emperor yet.

Therefore, everyone embraced a mindset of saying less to avoid errors. If they accidentally said something offensive to him, it would not be worth the trouble.

If they lost their official rank due to a single sentence, they genuinely wouldn't know where to cry.

Seeing nobody speaking below, Lin Yi then redirected his gaze to the Right Chancellor:

"How is our current examination system conducted?"

Since no one had anything to say, and he had already conceptualized the matter about being attacked by the Yan Country, Lin Yi straightforwardly initiated a discussion on the examination system.

After all, the examination system pertains to talent selection, and right now, what he lacks most is talent from the grassroots.

Now, having taken over the entire great country, he truly found himself without close allies.

It could be said that within this imperial court, all the officials in this grand hall are not in the same camp as him.

If it weren't for their coercion due to his power and identity, these individuals would have opposed him long ago.

Precisely because of this, Lin Yi is eager to recruit his first batch of loyal followers.

As for the current state of examinations, from what he had understood and inferred, it was evident.

Today's examination system is seemingly nothing more than a formality; meanwhile, those poor scholars barely have opportunities for education.

Thus, not to mention examinations—their examinations seem merely like formalities for officers' sons to go through.

Sure enough, the following words from the Right Chancellor indirectly confirmed this notion. Despite the Right Chancellor trying his best to hide the truth of the matter, it wasn't difficult for Lin Yi to discern the underlying intricacies.

Through the Right Chancellor's elucidation, Lin Yi learned that examinations are now held every two years.

Moreover, Lin Yi's inquiries revealed that over the years, victors in the examination were often offspring of officials, while nearly none of the successful candidates came from humble backgrounds.

Over several years, there might only appear one or two such students.

This is because those individuals possess genuine talent and academic prowess, and they have already aligned themselves with certain family powers.

Only after being affiliated with various major families would they have the chance to excel in the examination.

If you don't affiliate yourself, even if you are genuinely gifted, at the examination site, you would still be dormant like a coiled dragon or lurking like a crouching tiger, with no chance to showcase your potential.

Even if your articles were excellently written, don't forget those reviewing the papers are pure aristocratic officials.

Upon encountering exceptionally good articles, their first thought would be to incorporate the author into their family.

Because of this, during grading, they would outrightly erase the person's name.

Disallowing further emergence of scholars from humble backgrounds.

Once Lin Yi fully understood the truth of the matter, a sigh escaped him helplessly. Indeed, his suspicions were confirmed; these people were indeed exploiting the examination system to advance their own family's offspring.

"The examination system needs thorough research and improvement.

Later, I will hand you a plan. Execute it entirely according to my proposal, and simultaneously announce to the world that henceforth, the examination system will be revised to occur once every four years."

As soon as these words were uttered, a hubbub erupted below, with people beginning to whisper among themselves.

In their eyes, shock was evident. Knowing that the examination system is crucial to the success and failure of every family present.

If reforms were genuinely implemented, it would undoubtedly have a devastating impact on their families.

In these brief two days of interaction, they already noticed the new acting King possesses ambition and distinct ideas.

He absolutely won't allow these noble families to exist too long, nor will he permit perpetual infiltration of fresh blood into their perspectives.

In this way, Lin Yi positioned himself directly against every official present.

After all, it wouldn't just harm the interests of one or two individuals but all their interests.

[To be continued...]