I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

Summary

In the pre-Common Era, officials were chosen through examinations, with property ownership being a key requirement. Zhang Yue, along with others, developed a new exam system where only families with assets over fifty thousand coins could apply. The exam included questions on Confucianism, arithmetic, and law, aiming to filter out unqualified candidates. Despite the meritocratic facade, the interview process allowed for subjective judgments, favoring connections over merit. This change angered local powerful families, who felt their control was threatened. They resorted to intimidation tactics to deter humble scholars from applying, fearing the loss of their influence in the selection of officials.

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