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Chapter 351 End of Learning
Whether they liked it or not, they had naturally become the focus of the power struggle between Princess Jiayang and the Prime Minister. If these people achieved political success after taking office, it would mean that Princess Jiayang had won this power game; if they failed to achieve anything and were instead brought down, it would mean that Princess Jiayang had suffered a complete defeat in this game.
For these students from humble backgrounds, failure meant losing all opportunities. Therefore, regardless of the choices made by other candidates, they, these students from poor families, had to stand firmly on Princess Jiayang's side.
As for how the princes and nobles among them would choose, Chen Xuan had no idea. But he knew that no matter which side they stood on, they would inevitably be affected. If Princess Jiayang won, they might be able to live in peace; if Princess Jiayang lost, the imperial examination system might not be able to continue, and how many of them would be left to succeed? Moreover, Princess Jiayang represented not only herself, but also the will of the King. The King wanted to reform the court, and Princess Jiayang was merely the vanguard.
Having figured these things out, Chen Xuan calmed down. He knew he had to face whatever came his way; all he could do was exert himself to the best of his ability. In the days that followed, Chen Xuan studied even harder, memorizing every single point of knowledge and treating every discussion as a practical exercise. He understood that his fate was inextricably linked to this court upheaval, and only by forging ahead could he possibly carve out his own niche in this turbulent situation.
As his studies deepened, Chen Xuan put forward a novel viewpoint during a discussion of cases concerning people's livelihoods. He believed that in dealing with local disasters, in addition to the conventional measures of opening granaries to distribute grain and reducing taxes, it was also possible to organize disaster-stricken people to participate in local infrastructure construction, using work as a form of relief. This would not only solve the problem of food and clothing for the people, but also improve the local people's living conditions, achieving two goals at once.
His views were echoed by many of his classmates, but also drew some criticism. Some classmates believed that the work-for-relief program might face numerous difficulties in its implementation, such as challenges in organization and coordination, and difficulties in ensuring project quality. Chen Xuan did not rush to refute them, but patiently explained his ideas and proposed a series of measures to address these difficulties. The discussion lasted for a long time, and ultimately, the official in charge of the lecture affirmed Chen Xuan's views and encouraged everyone to be like Chen Xuan in their future studies and work, daring to innovate and boldly express their own opinions.
During his study of the regulatory system, Chen Xuan discovered that although the system seemed perfect, its actual implementation could be significantly compromised due to factors such as personal relationships and power struggles. Therefore, after class, he consulted a large amount of material and, combined with his own reflections, wrote an article on how to improve the implementation mechanism of the regulatory system. In the article, he proposed suggestions such as establishing an independent supervisory body, strengthening the training and assessment of supervisory personnel, and establishing a whistleblower reward mechanism. When he submitted this article to the instructor, the instructor immediately recommended it to Princess Jiayang.
After reading the article, Princess Jiayang became very interested in Chen Xuan. She decided to summon him personally to hear his views on the reforms of the court. Upon hearing this news, Chen Xuan was both excited and nervous. He carefully prepared a detailed report, compiling his recent studies, analysis of the court situation, and prospects for the future.
On the day of the summons, Chen Xuan was invited to the main hall of the Hanlin Academy. After receiving permission, Chen Xuan entered with steady steps. Upon seeing Princess Jiayang, he respectfully performed a deep bow. Ying Wuyou smiled and gestured for him to rise, then carefully examined him and said, "Chen Xuan, I have read your article; your insights are unique and your ideas are very insightful. I would like to hear your thoughts on the reform measures I have implemented."
Chen Xuan took a deep breath and calmly said, "Your Highness, the reforms you have implemented aim to rectify the court and benefit the people, which is a beneficial measure for the country and its people. However, the road to reform is bound to be arduous and will encounter various obstacles. Just like the supervision and assessment systems, although they are ingeniously designed, they are inevitably subject to interference from various factors during implementation. I believe that in order to ensure the success of the reforms, we must not only improve the systems themselves, but also pay attention to their implementation and supervision." Then, Chen Xuan elaborated on his views and suggestions in detail. Ying Wuyou listened very carefully and nodded in agreement from time to time.
Ying Wuyou listened intently to every word Chen Xuan said, and couldn't help but admire him in her heart: "This boy truly deserves to be called a top scholar!" As the conversation deepened, she felt more and more that Chen Xuan was quick-witted, knowledgeable, and a rare talent.
Following this, Ying Wuyou posed a series of questions about how to improve people's livelihoods, attempting to further test Chen Xuan's talent and insights. Faced with these difficult questions, Chen Xuan remained calm and composed, clearly articulating his views and ideas, each answer being reasonable and constructive.
Ying Wuyou listened with rapt attention, her eyes growing brighter as if she saw a glimpse of a promising future. At this moment, deep down, she desperately wanted to keep Chen Xuan by her side, to make him her trusted advisor. However, reason told her that with Chen Xuan's immense talent, merely serving as an advisor would be a tremendous waste of his abilities, a blatant squandering of his potential.
Thinking of this, Ying Wuyou felt helpless and regretful, but in the end, he had to reluctantly give up the idea of poaching Chen Xuan. After all, someone as outstanding as Chen Xuan deserved a broader stage to realize his ambitions and create greater value for the prosperity of Qin.
After the meeting, Chen Xuan's life remained unchanged. He continued his daily routine of going between two points and immersing himself in the atmosphere of learning, and he became even more serious about his studies.
Time flies, and three months have passed in the blink of an eye. Finally, the moment everyone has been eagerly anticipating has arrived! The content of this assessment consists entirely of the key knowledge points that everyone has diligently studied and worked hard on. Facing this major test, some students are so nervous that their palms are sweating, while others are confident and eager to try. Chen Xuan, however, has maintained a calm and composed mindset throughout. He calmly and collectedly tackles each question, demonstrating his knowledge to the fullest.
Finally, the assessment results were announced, and Chen Xuan, as expected, graduated with the undisputed top score. Normally, someone with such outstanding achievements would most likely be retained to serve in the bustling capital, Xianyang. However, unexpectedly, Chen Xuan was assigned to a remote and little-known county as a magistrate.