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Summary

The chapter discusses the strategic discussions between Li Jing and an elder regarding the stability and prosperity of the Hexi region following the defeat of the Turkic army. The elder expresses gratitude towards the Da Zhou Empire for maintaining peace and low taxes, emphasizing the need for mutual benefit among the ethnic groups in Hexi. Li Jing reassures that the empire will continue to support the tribes and promote trade. The narrative then shifts to the preparations for the annual imperial examination in Zhongdu, highlighting significant reforms to ensure fairness, including a three-tier examination system and the introduction of a military examination. The chapter concludes with a meeting among ministers discussing the examination arrangements and the concerns raised by scholars from the Tang region about fairness in the examination process.

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