Qin Dynasty: Your Majesty, I really am a time traveler.

"Your Excellency, Dr. Chunyu Yue has come to pay a visit!"

Did it come as expected?

Tang Yu's lips curled into a cold smile, but he then pretended to be very enthusiastic as he stepped forward to greet her.

"I was unaware of Dr. Chun's visit and failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me, Dr. Chun!"

Chunyu Yue was quite dissatisfied with Tang Yu's perfunctory attitude.

However, for the sake of Confucianism's interests and for his own Confucian future and plans, he suppressed his discomfort.

"Your Excellency, you are too kind. It was my unauthorized visit that disturbed you. This is just a small apology, please accept it!"

When Chunyu Yue handed the gift box he was carrying to Tang Yu, he felt as if his heart was bleeding.

The things given to Tang Yu were so precious that even he himself couldn't bear to enjoy them!

Besides a large amount of gold and silver treasures, the gift box also contained two bottles of fine wine from the Yan Kingdom, which were truly rare and exquisite!

These were all collected by the Confucian scholars for Tang Yu. They knew that Tang Yu was favored by the First Emperor and would not care for ordinary things.

If we want to influence this nation's power, we'll probably have to bleed a lot of money. Chunyu Yue, as the current leader of the Confucianists, has also spent a fortune.

After receiving these items, Tang Yu's smile widened.

Although he hangs out with Brother Zheng and has no shortage of these things, who can complain about having too few good things?

The fish he just caught is a Confucian!

Others may not know what the Confucianists are thinking, but surely he does?

Unlike the other schools of thought, the Confucian school seems to be constantly vying for leadership among various schools of thought, but in fact, they had long had their own strategies!

In the hearts of Confucian scholars, they all shared a common goal: to create gods and saints!

Yes, they want to create a saint!

This would ensure that the position of Confucianism would be as stable as a mountain, and would never be easily shaken. This is also in the best interests of every Confucian!

It should be noted that Confucianism places the greatest emphasis on teacher-student relationships and camaraderie among fellow students.

If Confucius became a sage, then his 72 disciples became 72 virtuous men.

By then, if the Confucian scholars wanted to do something, they could easily accomplish it simply by virtue of their status as disciples or nephews of the 72 Sages.

Therefore, the Confucian scholars have always had a wish: to make Confucius a true sage, so that Confucianism can be carried forward and flourish!

However, their current progress seems to have been hampered.

What they need to do now is to make Confucianism the national school of thought of the entire Qin state. That's why they are vigorously instilling various Confucian ideas into Fusu, while using their own power to help Fusu ascend to the throne.

The goal was that once Fusu ascended to the throne, Confucianism would completely surpass other schools of thought.

When they become true Confucians who study traditional Chinese culture, they can then elevate Confucius to the status of a sage.

Following Confucius were the 72 Sages and the various Confucian disciples with complex nepotistic relationships behind them.

From that time onward, the ones who benefited were their entire Confucian system, headed by Chunyu Yue!

But everything that was originally planned changed with Tang Yu's arrival!

Not only did Qin Shi Huang make Tang Yu Fusu's new teacher, but Tang Yu also forbade the Confucian scholars from appearing in front of Fusu, which greatly affected the progress of the Confucian scholars in becoming sages.

If this assessment is similar to some previous ones, Confucianism will definitely have the greatest weight, which is something that is subtly ingrained in people's minds.

Everyone believes that only those who know the Four Books and Five Classics and understand Confucian principles can become officials, which is part of the subtle influence of Confucianism on the world.

But now, Tang Yu is in charge of the entire assessment. He knows nothing about everything, from setting the questions to the content and methods of the assessment, not even Ying Zheng!

For their own benefit, for the legitimacy of Confucianism, and for people's sense of identity with Confucianism, the Confucianists had no choice but to come to Tang Yu to seek cooperation.

"Your Excellency, do you have any idea about the content of the examination for this selection of secretaries?"

Chunyu Yue appeared very respectful, but the way he looked at Tang Yu was not so friendly.

Tang Yu didn't seem to care and simply nodded to himself.

"Of course, we were prepared long ago."

"In that case, I wonder if the Imperial Preceptor intends to test your knowledge of the Analects, Mencius, or perhaps the poems in the Book of Poetry?"

Seeing Chunyu Yue's probing look, Tang Yu wanted to laugh, but he couldn't show it too obviously for the time being, so he shook his head.

"We cannot disclose the details of the examination to Dr. Chun at the moment, but there seems to be something else behind Dr. Chun's words?"

Instead of being angry that Tang Yu had exposed him, Chunyu Yue put on a smile and flattered him.

"Your Excellency the Imperial Advisor has excellent judgment. I have come here today with a request to make of you!"

"No problem, no problem. What do you need my help with?"

Seeing Tang Yu nod in agreement, Chun Yue secretly breathed a sigh of relief. After all, if Tang Yu knew about their Confucian scheme, the plan would probably not go so smoothly.

However, he was confident in his plan; most people would never have imagined such a grand plan from the Confucian school!

"Your Excellency, the Grand Preceptor, may not know this since you have just arrived in Qin. Previously, the assessment of officials in Qin and the six surrounding states generally focused on Confucian classics."

"I think this assessment for the Grand Preceptor is no exception. However, since the Grand Preceptor is new here, he may not be very familiar with it yet. I would like to take the liberty of giving the Grand Preceptor a reminder!"

"Is that so? So that's how it is?"

Tang Yu feigned sudden realization, but inwardly he was sneering.

Even now, this old man still won't tell me the truth. This Confucian scholar is quite something.

"His Majesty has entrusted the Grand Preceptor with the responsibility of this assessment, and our Confucian school would like to help alleviate some of the pressure on the Grand Preceptor and contribute our efforts."

"If the Grand Preceptor has any needs, please just ask. Our Confucian school will do everything in its power to help the Grand Preceptor obtain them."

After seeing this scene, Tang Yu gave Chunyu Yue a knowing look, and then looked at him with a strange tone.

"Dr. Chun, I understand what you mean. In that case... why don't we discuss this assessment together?"

"Total! Total!"