Chapter 39: Old Li has a keen eye

"Oh? Then I don't want to hear it either." Zhao Chen said casually.

How could Zhao Chen not know what Old Li Tou in front of him wanted to ask?

Knowing from the village chief that ordinary people like them had no chance to take part in the imperial examination, Old Li Tou's face didn't look very good.

Even a fool knows why.

At this time, Lao Li Tou said he had to ask himself a question, what else could there be besides this? ??

But what does this question have to do with him, Zhao Chen?

Since there is no way to take part in the imperial examination, then just don’t take part.

Anyway, my current life is pretty good.

Five surnames and seven hopes, the forces are intertwined.

Today's saint is a branch of the Li family in Longxi, one of the five surnames.

The royal family of the Tang Dynasty was one of the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes.

Is it possible that today's saints will push forward their own inheritance?

There is no point in discussing this matter with Old Li Tou.

This old Li Tou doesn't work as a good Shu businessman, he just thinks about things all day long.

"You!" Li Shimin was full of words and was about to tell Zhao Chen, but he didn't expect that Zhao Chen would directly reject him.

And he said such uncomfortable things.

It's really annoying.

"I'm telling you, Old Li Tou, there are some things that we can't discuss. If you want to seek death, please don't take me and my aunt with you. You can cause trouble to the rest of them, okay?" Zhao Chen's subsequent words almost made Li Shimin almost Rampage.

Li Ruoshuang looked at Zhao Chen and felt that Zhao Chen was much scarier than herself.

He dared to tell His Majesty the Emperor that he was looking for death.

I secretly thought that this is the Patriarch who is not afraid of death.

My own small arms and legs are really far behind.

Hong Funu looked at Zhao Chen with a shocked face, then looked at Li Shimin, knowing that at this time, she had better not talk nonsense.

He had no choice but to eat with his head down, but his ears were perked up, observing the next movement.

Empress Changsun almost couldn't swallow her meal at that time.

This bastard really dares to say anything.

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Sensing that Li Shimin was about to go berserk, Empress Changsun quickly put down her bowls and chopsticks, smiled and said to Zhao Chen, "Zhao Chen, my aunt is also curious about what your uncle wants to ask. How about you and I listen first?"

After saying that, Empress Changsun quietly pulled Li Shimin and signaled him not to be angry.

Zhao Chen raised his head, glanced at Queen Changsun, sighed softly, and said, "Please tell me and listen."

Li Shimin's throat seemed to be blocked for a moment.

Even people like Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling dare not say such things to themselves, "Come and listen to me."

Could it be that I am so hopeless here?

But for the sake of Queen Changsun, and because Zhao Chen didn’t know his identity, he also wanted to know Zhao Chen’s opinion.

Li Shimin still spoke reluctantly, "Is it true, as you said, that the people of the Tang Dynasty had no chance to take the imperial examination?"

"If you don't believe it, you can ask someone casually?" Zhao Chen said lightly.

"Hey, that's not right. You are not a saint today. What does this have to do with you?" Zhao Chen asked tentatively.

"Your aunt and I have some connections in the court, and we also want our children to pursue an official career." Queen Changsun was surprised, but explained to Zhao Chen extremely calmly.

Li Shimin glanced at Empress Changsun and secretly thought that she had a quick mind.

Otherwise, Zhao Chen will really test him out.

Zhao Chen was just asking, and there was nothing wrong with Queen Changsun's answer.

This matter was revealed.

"Wouldn't this saint lose a lot of capable people?" Li Shimin looked at Zhao Chen.

He knew he couldn't be too eager.

"The Five Surnames and Qiwang want to maintain their status and power, and naturally they don't want too many people at the bottom to get ahead."

"Even some geniuses have to be accepted by them.

Under his command. "Zhao Chen swallowed a mouthful of rice and said casually.

"Then is there any way to solve this problem?" Li Shimin asked slowly.

Although he was quite anxious in his heart, his face was extremely calm.

Zhao Chen frowned, secretly thinking that this old man Li Tou was really boring, and he actually studied it so deeply. .??.

"Don't worry, no one else will know what you said except us." Li Shimin saw the worry in Zhao Chen's heart and said quickly.

Several people nodded again and again.

"Okay, I'll talk to you." Zhao Chen knew he couldn't hide, so he reluctantly nodded.

Reaching out for the teacup on the side, Li Shimin had already taken the initiative to hand it over to Zhao Chen.

Zhao Chen nodded with satisfaction and said to himself that this old man Li was a very discerning man.

Queen Changsun's face turned dark.

How could I please my son so much?

Moreover, I am still the Emperor of Tang Dynasty.

However, Queen Changsun did not speak. She was also curious about what kind of shocking theory Zhao Chen would say.

"Tsk—" Zhao Chen smacked his lips and put down the cup with a look of enjoyment.

"The Five Surnames and Qi Wang are the heroes who contributed to the establishment of the Tang Dynasty. It is obviously impossible to completely get rid of them, unless there is a change of dynasty. After all, even the Imperial Family of the Tang Dynasty is a branch of the Li family in Longxi." Zhao Chen said.

Li Shimin nodded.

Li Shimin was naturally deeply touched by the fact that Qiwang, the fifth surname, was in control of the court.

If it was really that easy, how could he tolerate someone in the court standing up to him?

Now he is even more looking forward to Zhao Chen's next words.

At least Zhao Chen wasn't talking nonsense with him. Maybe there was really a way to solve this problem.

"The reason why Qiwang of the fifth surname can control the imperial examination is nothing more than the recommendation system. I don't know which recommendation system came up with no brain. Only the recommendation of the fifth-rank official can be qualified to participate in the imperial examination."

"The person who came up with this system is afraid that his brains will be eaten by pigs, and he will really be a fifth-grade official and not an official." Zhao Chen cursed. \u003c

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Next to her, Queen Changsun covered her mouth and chuckled.

She knew that Li Shimin came up with this system himself.

At that time, the country was unstable, so this was also to avoid some chaos.

I didn't expect to be teased by Zhao Chen like this now.

Li Shimin kept a dark face and said nothing.

If he opens his mouth to fight back at this time, Zhao Chen will definitely come back to him again.

Li Shimin has almost figured out Zhao Chen's temper.

This guy obviously likes soft things rather than hard things.

"If I knew who came up with such a bastard system, I would kick his ass hard." Zhao Chen cursed again, seeming very dissatisfied.

"Maybe - cough, I mean maybe, the person who came up with this system was also considering the current situation." Li Shimin didn't know why, but he felt so guilty at this moment.

Is it possible that this kid really dares to take advantage of me?

No, he really dares!

Li Shimin felt his teeth hurt.

"In addition to this recommendation system, we can also add an examination system." Zhao Chen and Li Shimin said.

"Examination system? The imperial examination is an examination." Li Shimin looked at Zhao Chen strangely.

I didn't understand it for a while.

"The two are different." Zhao Chen shook his head.

"The exam I'm talking about refers to the unified enrollment starting from Mengtong, and six years later, taking the provincial examination."

"If you pass the township examination, you can study for another three years and take the county examination."

"If you pass the county exam, you will study for another three years and take the state exam."

"After that, the saint will personally inspect his virtues, behavior, words, and talents. The recommended person, regardless of his name, will be personally seen by the saint."

"If they are not qualified, they will be eliminated."

"In this way, you can not only meet the five surnames and the Seven Hope Swordsmen, but also recruit talents from all over the world. Even those who are recommended will feel grateful for the saint's kindness in their hearts."

"It's a pity that what I said today is just a joke." Zhao Chen smiled and sighed softly.