Map of the Kingdom's Warfare.

Summary

Lu Zhuo was unhappy with Su Wei's proposal for candidate admissions, which favored only 20% of Hebei candidates instead of the 40% he sought. The disagreement stemmed from Lu Zhuo and Pei Ju's insistence on higher quotas for their regions, leading to a deadlock. Despite Lu Zhuo's belief that Hebei deserved more representation due to its historical significance and candidate numbers, the council voted in favor of Su Wei's plan. After the meeting, Lu Zhuo and Cui Huan attended a gathering at Yulan Tavern, where discussions about the examination quotas ensued. The mood shifted when it was revealed that only 900 out of 16,000 Hebei candidates made it into the top 5,000, igniting outrage among the officials present. Lu Zhuo attempted to quell the unrest, but his departure highlighted the growing discontent and lack of representation for Hebei in the court.

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