The Empress traveled through time and space, and she fought for supremacy in the troubled times

The next morning, Nong Yue got up early.

She tiptoed past the person who was still sleeping, came to the dressing table and simply tied up her hair.

Looking at himself in the bronze mirror, Nong Yue touched his bloody face.

This was the first time in the past few years that she had slept so soundly at night.

When I am not sick, my day and night are reversed.

After falling ill, he became overly worried and often couldn't sleep at night.

Facing the morning light and breeze, she stepped out of the yard.

In the past, if they wanted to go out, they had to get their mother's permission and be accompanied by their husband.

This time, she was able to walk on the street alone.

The people next door also opened their doors at this time, looked at her and nodded at her, "Girl, you're going out."

"Ah."

The house Yunzhi chose is relatively quiet, and the people around are all simple and honest people who don't gossip.

He would not point fingers at or say harsh words to these poor women.

Just treat them as ordinary people.

The streets in the downtown area are bustling with people coming and going.

Nong Yue walked inside like an ordinary citizen.

Apart from their previous patrons, ordinary people would not be able to recognize these brothel girls if they did not bring their pimps with them when they went out on the street.

So when Nong Yue walked on the street, people around her didn't give her strange looks.

Nong Yue walked to a bun shop and bought buns for everyone.

When she returned, several girls were standing outside the door, eagerly waiting for her to come back.

When he saw her, he was visibly happy.

Huaying trotted towards her, "Sister Nong Yue, why didn't you call me when you got up?"

"I saw you were sound asleep, so I didn't call you."

She picked up the bun in her hand and said, "It's still hot. I'll call the sisters to come out for breakfast."

"Okay, I'll go call them right away."

After saying that, Huaying ran and jumped and took the girls in to call for help.

In fact, Huaying is only fifteen years old.

Finish eating the buns that Nong Yue brought back.

The thirty-six people took out all the silver they had and collected nearly five hundred taels of silver.

These silver coins were occasionally given to them by the madam, or given to them by the patrons after they were pleased.

Looking at the silver in front of him.

Nong Yue looked up at the people whose faces were full of smiles, without any trace of the deadness and numbness from yesterday.

"From today on, we must work hard for our future. Some of us will go and make materials for rouge and powder, some will go and look for shops around, and some will go and buy medicine for our illness. How about that?"

Yuchang, who was standing next to her, had changed out of the brightly colored clothes she usually wore and was wearing light-colored clothes.

"I'll go buy those ingredients. I'm familiar with this."

A girl who was only about thirteen years old and still had a childish look on her face said, "Then I'll go buy some medicine."

The atmosphere suddenly became lively.

"I'm going with Sister Yuchang."

"I don't quite understand this. Xinxin and I will go buy medicine for everyone."

Huaying took Nong Yue's arm and said, "Sister Nong Yue and I will go to the store."

As they enjoy the future and take action for it.

Several people had already gathered in the Yun Mansion study on the other side.

Chen Yuanshu, Li Shun, Liu Anruo and Xu Shiling were divided into two rows.

Looking at the four people who have arrived.

Yun Zhi slowly raised her head and explained the reason for summoning them today.

"I called you here today for one reason. Now that the six houses have been built, we need people to fill them. The positions of county magistrate and county magistrate have also been vacant for a long time. As for how to choose these people, do you have any good suggestions?"

It has been two months since I came here, and it is already the beginning of September. Now it is time to decide on the candidate.

Liu Anruo pondered for a moment, "The imperial examination system is not applicable to the current situation. It takes too long."

Xu Shiling, who was standing next to him, had the most say. "That's true. It will take at least a few years, at most several decades. The imperial examination can only wait until later."

"Then choose from within."

Chen Yuanshu, who was sitting on the other side, joined the conversation. "We can choose from the Yun Family Village. We know the backgrounds of those people well, and there are also some capable people among them."

Li Shun took over her words, "If we only select from the people we brought here, it will cause dissatisfaction among the people here. Besides, there are many talented people here. We should expand the scope of selection and appoint only the best talents."

Liu Anruo nodded in agreement. "Only the talented should be appointed. As for how to choose, let everyone here recommend. Whoever has the highest vote count will be elected to that position. This way, the person chosen will also reflect what the people want."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Yuanshu immediately agreed, "This is a good idea. We can select the person in a few days. And since so many people have recommended him, his character can't be wrong."

Li Shun also nodded.

So far, this method is indeed very good.

Xu Shiling glanced at the woman next to him who was less than 20 years old. She was not inferior to many men in terms of talent and strategy.

My lord, there are indeed many hidden dragons and crouching tigers here.

"This method is indeed good. We can select candidates in a short time. Although there will be some opportunists who will try to get what they want by bribing the people, we will also consider the final candidate carefully before deciding."

After explaining the pros and cons, Xu Shiling paused and continued, "From the current perspective, this method is indeed a good strategy."

Liu Anruo did not feel complacent at all despite the praise from others. She looked at the people above her.

She knew that the people above her were very knowledgeable and must have the best plan.

"This is just my humble opinion. I hope the lord can give me some advice."

Yun Zhi tapped the table lightly and smiled at Liu Anruo.

"An Ruo's method is indeed a good strategy and can be applied today, but there is a more perfect method."

Upon hearing this, Liu Anruo showed an expression of understanding. She knew that the lord must have a better way.

She raised her hand and bowed to Yun Zhi, "Please, my lord, help us solve our doubts."

Facing the gazes of the four people, Yun Zhi analyzed the situation for them calmly.

"As Butler Xu said, there are people who will take advantage of this method. Besides that, there's another downside. Do you know what it is?"

What is it?

The four of them followed Yun Zhi's words and thought about it.

What could be wrong?

"It's the stupidity of the people."

Looking at Xu Shiling who was speaking, Yun Zhi gave him an admiring look.

As expected of a son of an official family, he is particularly perceptive in this regard.

At this time, Liu Anruo also reacted.

"Most people are ignorant. The people they recommend may be good in character and knowledge, but some may not be suitable for certain positions."

Many people may have no idea what some positions specifically do.

Therefore, some of the people recommended by them may not have any idea about what they are going to do in the future.

At this moment everything became clear.

After seeing that everyone below understood, Yun Zhi told them the method he had planned for building six rooms.

"The imperial examination system has survived for so many years, so it must have its own unique features. Why don't we combine the academy, provincial, metropolitan, and palace examinations into one single exam, allowing everyone except slaves, pariahs, and criminals to participate?"

Yun Zhi picked up the teacup beside her, took a sip to moisten her throat, and continued to finish what she had unfinished.

"The imperial examinations tested nothing more than the Four Books and Five Classics, poetry and prose, policy essays, interpretations of classics, and historical commentaries."

"Make some minor cuts, discard the Four Books and Five Classics and poetry and prose, and add a math section. The questions must cover all aspects. Then, based on their answers, you can grant them corresponding official positions."

"As for the final step, after the results are announced, we will send people to thoroughly investigate these people and determine their character. If they are of good character, they will be given important tasks."

After Yun Zhi finished speaking, the entire study was quiet for a moment.

All aspects have been taken into consideration. If nothing goes wrong, the candidate can be determined in less than a month.

"This method is very good. Liu Anruo is far inferior to the lord."

"My lord is a great talent."

Xu Shiling also secretly admired this method. The thinking was really meticulous.

"The next day, I'll have someone post the registration notice for this exam. As for the questions, we'll decide on them."

The four of them said in unison: "Yes, my lord."

What Yun Zhi didn’t say just now was that if there was only one woman among the officials appointed this time.

Then, more parents will choose to send their daughters to school.

In this way, more talents will emerge.

"Let's start with the questions today."