In a chaotic world, border soldiers begin their journey by enlisting in the army and getting married

Xu Sijing was taken aback when Chen Shan asked her question.

He then said, "The pursuit of knowledge is endless, and Master Mo, as one of the most outstanding young people in the Mo Kingdom, is naturally no exception."

"In fact, what Your Highness said makes sense. If one is bound by marrying someone else, it is indeed a loss."

"Although I am a woman, I am unwilling to be bound by established dogmas."

Xu Sijing spoke these words with unusual seriousness.

This was in feudal times, and although there were women who could hold high positions, they were very few.

And those who can achieve that have all paid a heavy price.

Xu Sijing's ability to become a great Confucian scholar is largely due to the fact that the cultural tradition has been passed down to her.

However, Chen Shan was surprised. In this era, Xu Sijing's idea was absolutely novel and epoch-making.

"That applies to others, and also to the current situation of the seven kingdoms."

"With me, they can do what they want, and I will help them. After all, everyone should be unique."

"This family wasn't built by me alone."

As Chen Shan spoke, he looked at Xu Sijing's expression and immediately started teasing her.

"Miss Xu, are you telling me your conditions for marrying me?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Xu Sijing blushed instantly and quickly turned her head away, not daring to look Chen Shan in the eye.

Since taking over, Chen Shan's behavior has indeed been different from that of other men.

Xu Sijing also clearly felt that everyone was treated equally by Chen Shan, even his soldiers, who received the best treatment from him.

Of course, the Trapped Camp is different; as a system reward, they will only be loyal to Chen Shan.

"General Chen, please don't joke around."

Xu Sijing's eyes were filled with panic, and her heart was pounding wildly.

Seeing Xu Sijing's appearance, Chen Shan also found it amusing. Normally, she was a learned and dignified scholar.

But at this moment, she is as shy as a little girl, which is quite cute.

Moreover, coupled with Xu Sijing's almost outrageous figure, she is both cute and sexy.

It was truly a feast for Chen Shan's eyes.

He truly deserves the title of a great scholar; not only is his talent and learning worthy of the name, but his physique is also truly deserving of it.

"I'm not joking, Miss Xu. Whether it's Confucianism or philosophy, it won't be of much use if one person studies it diligently. You can't do that your whole life."

"Only by passing it down and being refined by the times can it continue to improve."

Chen Shan spoke again, and Xu Sijing turned her head curiously.

"Passing on the torch? General Chen means I should take on students?"

Seeing Xu Sijing's serious question, Chen Shan immediately felt embarrassed.

That's not what he meant at all.

I simply felt that when talking to such a great scholar, I should at least try to appear cultured.

Moreover, Chen Shan's level of education far surpasses theirs, though there are some differences.

"Well, what I really wanted to say was that you should have a child, so that the family line can be passed down from generation to generation."

Chen Shan's bluntness immediately made Xu Sijing, who had been looking serious, blush.

[Xu Sijing's favorability +10]

Xu Sijing's favorability rating: 70 (Heart flutter)

"I haven't thought it through yet. You, me, I haven't thought it through."

Xu Sijing's eyes darted away. After speaking, she got up and left quickly, not daring to stay for even a moment longer.

Seeing Xu Sijing flee in panic, Chen Shan couldn't help but laugh.

However, Chen Shan was quite satisfied with the increased favorability towards the system.

At this rate, it might not be long before we can bring Xu Sijing into the family.

Chen Shan will then receive the corresponding reward.

A few days later, new information emerged from the imperial court.

Military reorganization occurred, led by the Southern King Tu. The Tiannan Army was disbanded, and the various legions resumed their previous military system. At the same time, the information previously controlled by the civil officials was also dismantled.

Of course, this is only a part, and it cannot have a direct impact on the entire Xia Kingdom.

At most, it only caused the civil officials to lose some military power.

The Southern Slaughter King's Mansion.

Chen Shan was summoned immediately.

The Southern King also briefly explained the affairs of the court to Chen Shan.

"After all this fuss, it has only scattered them; it hasn't shaken the foundation of the civil service in the slightest."

"If you ask me, Your Highness, why don't you try a different approach?"

Upon hearing Chen Shan's words, even Nan Tu Wang and Nan Tu Rou looked over curiously.

"Another way? Tell me, what way?"

"In the Xia state, the system of recommending officials, especially civil servants, is the primary method of appointment. This is the reason why the civil service group has grown increasingly powerful. Isn't it all monopolized by aristocratic clans?"

"Your Highness might as well try abolishing the recommendation system and replacing it with the imperial examination system."

Chen Shan said that both ancient systems were actually completed through generations of reforms.

In Chenshan's original history, the imperial examination system was the best, although it had many drawbacks, it was much better than the recommendation system.

The Xia Kingdom of today is a complete microcosm of the weak Song Dynasty, and Chen Shan has absolutely no interest in such a country.

"The imperial examination system?"

"The purpose of the imperial examination system was to allow all scholars in the country to participate in the examinations and select truly talented people through a series of tests, instead of the current situation where everyone is a bunch of scoundrels."

Chen Shan explained, but before he could finish, Nan Tu Rou couldn't help but say, "It doesn't seem to make much of a difference, does it?"

"Those scholars were in cahoots with them."

"Doesn't that just give them the opportunity to grow stronger?"

After Nan Tu Rou finished speaking, Chen Shan calmly added, "Not so. The imperial examination system was open to the whole country. You don't think those civil officials who abused their power weren't hated, do you?"

"Besides, civil officials can win people over, but princes can't? He's a prince, after all, one of a kind in the Xia Kingdom."

"As the saying goes, scorpion poop is one of a kind, and those newcomers to officialdom are relatively easy to fool."

In addition, Your Highness could suggest establishing a military examination, or a civil service examination specifically for selecting soldiers, which is different from recruiting soldiers.

Chen Shan's series of explanations immediately made Nan Tu Wang's eyes light up.

All of Chen Shan's words were very pleasing to the Southern King.

If it could be successful, at least a balance between civil and military officials could be maintained, instead of the current situation where civil officials hold absolute power.

However, this is easier said than done.

"I will make proper preparations for this matter."

"Chen Shan, I heard you're getting close to the Ninth Princess?"

The Southern King was quite satisfied with Chen Shan's suggestion. This young man was promising and had outstanding abilities. It seemed that he was not only good in the army, but also had extraordinary skills in dealing with matters of the court.

Unfortunately, this guy seems to have a lot of luck with women.

"Oh? That woman? She's no good, always inciting people to rebel."

Chen Shan was somewhat surprised by the sudden mention of the Southern Slaughter King.