I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

The examination process at the Unending Palace involved Liu Che reviewing papers from 18,752 participants, including various social classes. Liu Che noted that many papers were from noble backgrounds, which raised concerns about their genuine merit. He decided that unless specifically ordered, these individuals should not be assigned local positions, believing that real experience in governance was essential for promotion. Liu Che aimed to change the existing practices that favored connections over merit, recognizing the importance of local officials in achieving political success. He began reviewing the next batch of papers, hopeful for exceptional talent among them, particularly noting Wang Wen Shu's ambition to serve as a local official. Liu Che appreciated Wang's straightforwardness in his policy essay, indicating a preference for practical governance over mere eloquence.

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