Rebellious Wei.

Summary

. In Chapter 23, titled "The Aspirations of the Noble," Emperor Cao Rui reflects on the Nine Ranks System as Xia Hou Hui critiques it. While the system was initially beneficial in curbing the influence of local elites and promoting virtuous officials, Cao Rui recognizes its flaws and the underlying motivations of the gentry. He recalls historical governance examples, noting that both upright and harsh officials were necessary for maintaining order and benefiting the state. Currently, the Wei Kingdom has an abundance of upright officials but lacks harsh ones, leading to rampant corruption and the oppression of common people by powerful families. .

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