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

Seeing Chen Shan getting more and more excited as he spoke, the Southern King quickly tried to stop him.

She was afraid that this guy might not be able to control his strength, and if Huangfu Zhaoxue got angry, things would not be good.

No matter what, he is still the emperor; how can he be humiliated like this?

As the Southern King spoke, Chen Shan shrugged and said, "Anyway, the time isn't right to attack the Northern Yan Mountains."

"Of course, now that I've become the Left Commander of the Five Armies Commandery, I will naturally be responsible for the army. But Your Highness is right, let's get the academy sorted out first."

Chen Shan did save face to some extent.

In fact, when Chen Shan saw Empress Huangfu Zhaoxue's favorability rating constantly increasing, he had a very bold idea.

I really need to find a good opportunity to meet the Empress alone and put on a good show of humiliation.

We'll see how much favorability we can achieve then.

"Let's talk about the academy first."

"I intend to promulgate the imperial examination system directly after the academy is established and implement it at that time."

As Huangfu Zhaoxue spoke, she herself also liked the imperial examination system very much. After all, the current court was controlled by the civil service group, which made her, the emperor, somewhat embarrassed.

There aren't many people who can both use it and trust it.

The imperial examination system could cultivate people who were truly loyal to the Xia state.

"What about the recommendation system? You're just announcing it so openly, aren't you afraid of opposition from these people?"

"Your Majesty should understand that although you are the emperor, you do not have that much say."

"Once these people go on strike, not only will the imperial examination system be impossible to maintain, but the imperial court will also be unable to continue operating normally."

Chen Shan then posed a series of questions.

A few words were enough to silence Huangfu Zhao.

Chen Shan spoke very bluntly and showed no mercy whatsoever.

This hurt Huangfu Zhaoxue deeply, but she was powerless to do anything about it, because Chen Shan was telling the truth.

Once the interests of the civil service group are threatened, they will inevitably take action in opposition, which the court cannot withstand.

As the emperor, she needs to consider things even more carefully.

"Chen Shan, you should have a way, right?"

"Since you know the difference between the imperial examination system and the recommendation system, you should also know how to handle it."

The timely question from the Southern King made Huangfu Zhaoxue look at Chen Shan with anticipation.

"Your Highness, it's understandable that you're not familiar with court affairs, but isn't the Emperor going a bit too far?"

"Can't you even handle something this simple?"

Chen Shan started with zero frames and began criticizing Huangfu Zhaoxue again.

This tirade immediately made Huangfu Zhaoxue lower her head; she could sense the disdain in Chen Shan's words.

It is indeed a shameful thing for an emperor to rely on others to make decisions on matters of state.

"Don't look so wronged. I don't owe you anything."

"If it weren't for my wife, I wouldn't have bothered getting involved."

Chen Shan's meaning was clear, but his words made Huangfu Zhaoxue frown instantly.

"Your wife, your wife, is your wife the only person in your house?"

"You are, after all, a citizen of Xia Kingdom. What's wrong with sharing my burdens? It's not like I haven't been paying you a salary."

Huangfu Zhaoxue spoke up in rebuttal, but her words sounded rather strange.

What does "your house" mean?

Why does this sound like an insult?

And why does she sound a little jealous when she says that?

"Hey, hold on! Did I ask you to speak? You still want a solution?"

Chen Shan glared, revealing a fierce look that immediately frightened Huangfu Zhaoxue.

This man! How dare he do that?

It's been humiliating and damaging, and now they're even scolding and scaring me!

He really...

Huangfu Zhaoxue was so startled by Chen Shan that she was speechless.

The Southern King, standing to the side, was speechless. Why did it look like the two of them were flirting?

However, upon thinking of the women around Chen Shan, Nan Tu Wang quickly changed the subject.

"Let's get down to business, let's get down to business!"

"Chen Shan, His Majesty is the emperor. He should be given some face when there are other people around."

"Also, don't forget that you are in a relationship of ruler and subject."

The Southern King couldn't help but remind him, after all, he was genuinely afraid that Chen Shan would ruin the emperor.

What would it look like if this got out?

If Chen Shan were alone, they could simply throw him into the harem afterward and let them do whatever they wanted with him.

He couldn't control it, but Chen Shan already had several women. If this got involved, the royal family would really lose face.

After being reminded by the Southern King, Chen Shan finally restrained himself.

He then said, "Now that the recommendation system has been abolished, you don't have the ability, and those people won't let you have your way."

"The best approach is a compromise. Only through compromise can you achieve your goal: retain the recommendation system while implementing the imperial examination system."

"As for how to use the elected people, I don't need to teach you that, do I? You're not my wife, I have no obligation to teach you step by step."

"With that meager salary, I wouldn't stoop to selling myself."

Chen Shan was as bold as ever, but this time Huangfu Zhaoxue did not refute him, only blushing slightly because of his words.

"How can we find a compromise? Even if we do, allowing both the recommendation system and the imperial examination system to coexist, they might not be satisfied."

Huangfu Zhaoxue asked curiously.

Civil officials have great ambitions and desires; they will not compromise simply by making concessions.

"Then give them some benefits, like what they want."

"As long as the imperial examination system can continue smoothly, nothing else matters."

After Chen Shan finished speaking, Huangfu Zhaoxue also fell silent.

"This matter still needs to be discussed. Chen Shan, you go back and make preparations first. You oversee the affairs of the academy, and also pay attention to the Five Armies Commandery."

Once the Southern King spoke, Chen Shan decided not to stay any longer.

He didn't consider himself a pillar of the nation, nor did he have the inclination to discuss politics with them.

It would be better to leave sooner.

Chen Shan left leisurely, watching Huangfu Zhaoxue's favorability increase. Although it was only 1 point each time, it added up little by little.

After all, she is the Empress, so reaching level 80 is very difficult, but it's not impossible.

I wonder what kind of reward the system will give after conquering the empress?

Filled with curiosity, Chen Shan left the Imperial Study.

He had barely stepped out when a palace maid blocked his path.

"You are... Chu Zhiyue's maid?"

Chen Shan was stunned. He hadn't expected that Chu Zhiyue would dare to look for him in the palace.

This woman, is she planning something again?

So you really think of yourself as a gigolo?

"The Imperial Concubine requests your presence."

The palace maid didn't say much, but calmly responded and gestured for them to proceed.

Chen Shan glanced at it, but didn't refuse.

Chu Zhiyue's status is undeniable; this woman can be put to good use in dealing with the Prime Minister.

Chen Shan would naturally not refuse, and besides, his younger brother would not refuse either.