Chapter 429: Dream Divination
It was late at night, and Qin Feng, who had returned to the Qin Mansion, was lying on the bed, thinking about the possibility that Emperor Ming would take a fancy to the imperial examination system.
Naturally, the imperial examination system couldn’t be entirely beneficial without drawbacks.
Its benefit lies in breaking the monopoly of the powerful in court, allowing scholars from poor backgrounds a chance to rise, thereby changing the imbalance where martial prowess overshadowed scholarly achievements in The Great Qian, and enabling the court to recruit capable individuals from various backgrounds.
Its disadvantages are also obvious, that is, it will imprison the minds of scholars to a certain extent and become a means for those in power to control scholars.
However, this drawback also has an impact on future generations. At least for now, the pros and cons of the imperial examination system are both advantages to the Ming Emperor.
In other words, as long as Emperor Ming’s mind wasn’t clouded, there was a high probability that he would favor the imperial examination system.
“The only question is how Emperor Ming will implement this policy.” Qin Feng pondered with a thoughtful expression.
It was widely known that reforms throughout history often involved facing considerable challenges and resistance. When facing opposition during the implementation of new policies, emperors usually resorted to reshuffling the court, suppressing dissenting voices.
They might punish those who opposed, or even make an example of the most vocal ones to serve as a deterrent.