Chapter 197.2

Chapter 197.2

Two days later, the Minister of Rites, Li Linfu, came to report to Lin Beifan about the autumn imperial examination.

Report to Your Majesty, the autumn imperial examination is well-prepared, and registration is now open!

Lin Beifan asked with a smile, How many have registered?

Truly, its as if the clouds have descended, Your Majesty!

Li Linfu said excitedly, On the first day alone, 3,000 people registered! By the second day, it was 4,000! Your humble servant estimates that by the end, there might be 100,000 people registering for our imperial examination!

Lin Beifan laughed, as this was completely within his expectations.

After all, his Great Xia had changed dramatically!

It was a super dynasty with a territory of 8 million square miles and a population nearing 60 million!

Moreover, with a Grandmaster in its helm.

Such allure was irresistible. Which scholar wouldnt want to make a name for themselves here?

Furthermore, the Great Xia imperial examination was fair and had completely abandoned the noble families, giving hope to the lower-class scholars for advancement. Naturally, many people would come to take part in the imperial examination!

Your Majesty, should we limit the number of applicants?

Why would we do that? Lin Beifan asked, puzzled.

Because there are simply too many registrants, and our examination venues might not be able to accommodate so many people taking the exam at the same time! Li Linfu said with a wry smile.

Previously, they had rebuilt an examination hall that could accommodate 35,000 candidates to take the exam simultaneously.

However, current data projections suggest that the number of registrants could very likely exceed 100,000, more than double the capacity, leaving not enough seats for everyone. How could the exam be conducted?

What a delightful problem to have!

Your Majesty, we should limit the number of participants. Let the scholars with the Advanced Scholar title take the exam and leave out the Apprentice Scholar

Lin Beifan waved his hand dismissively, No need to limit! Since theyve all come, let them take the exam. If necessary, we can split it into several sessions!

But the questions

Lin Beifan stood up and patted Li Linfus shoulder, As the saying goes, it takes ten years to grow trees but a hundred years to cultivate people! The cause of education is extremely noble. If done well, it will benefit both the present and future generations. So, Minister, you must not disappoint me!

Your Majesty, this is what your humble servant ought to do! Li Linfu bowed.

If you handle this matter well, I will grant you a noble title! Lin Beifan promised.

A noble title!

Li Linfu was instantly thrilled.

It was known that in the Great Xia court, only a person like Heshen had been granted a noble title as a civil official!

This was an immense honor that he had long envied but never had the opportunity to achieve!

Now, at last, he saw his chance!

Li Linfu declared firmly, Your Majesty, your humble servant will certainly not fail your expectations!

With excitement, Li Linfu took his leave.

Shortly after, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, Cao Cao, arrived.

He got straight to the point and said, Your Majesty, our Great Xia has changed beyond recognition, and its time to hold the martial examination!

Martial examination? Lin Beifan was taken aback.

The martial examination is the counterpart to the imperial examination, specifically designed to select military officers.

These military officers are not just brutes skilled in martial arts but generals capable of both annihilating enemies on the battlefield and commanding troops in combat.

Minister, share your thoughts. Why do you propose holding a martial examination?

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