The matter of raising virtuous people was allowed by the Empress Dowager, and Liu Chexing rushed to prepare for the edict.

In the Xuanshu Palace, Prime Minister Wei Juan proposed: "This time to promote virtuous and upright people, it is best to exclude the figures of the two schools of Legalism and Zonghengjia. ”

"Why did the teacher say that?" Liu Che asked puzzled.

"If it is peaceful today, Legalism is the study of the emperor, and the subjects do not have to practice." Wei Juan was obviously thoughtful, and said in a deep voice: "The Zongheng family, such as Su Qin and Zhang Yi, are all members of the country and politics. These two categories of people are not good for the state. ”

"Makes sense." Liu Che was thorough at one point, and said with his head bowed: "Just do as you say." ”

"No!" Wei Wan bowed and agreed.

In October 141 BC, Liu Che issued an official edict, ordering the ministers to nominate people who were capable, upright, and dared to speak out.

As soon as the edict came out, the government and the opposition paid attention. Some people have a wait-and-see attitude, while others are gearing up and eager to try.

Among the courtiers, Wang Zang and Zhao Juan were particularly enthusiastic, and when Liu Che was the crown prince, they were the prince's subordinates, and they could be described as Liu Che's descendants. Wang Zang served as the young master of the crown prince, and in terms of importance, he was second only to Wei Juan, who was the prince and the prince at the time.

Wang Zang and Zhao Juan were both students of Shen Peigong, a great Confucian in Ludi, and believed in Confucianism. Liu Che ascended the throne, and they thought that the time was ripe, and repeatedly advocated "Ming Zhengshuo, easy clothes, and etiquette" in front of the young emperor.

The imperial court vigorously examined the virtuous, and finally more than 100 people came to take the exam. Yan Zhu, a native of Huiji County, stood out and was taken the first place by Liu Che and appointed as the middle doctor.

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In the Changxin Palace, the Empress Dowager always pays attention to the movements of the court.

"Why exclude the Legalists and the Vertical and Horizontal Scholars? This is no small matter, and the emperor did not tell me. In the eyes of the emperor, is there still an old woman like me! The Empress Dowager's face was full of displeasure.

"Your Majesty may have forgotten it for a while." Bai Zhi waited for Xuchang to take over the conversation.

"Humph!" The Empress Dowager snorted coldly and said slowly: "The emperor is becoming more and more convinced of those Confucian scholars. ”

"I heard it was the prime minister's idea." Xu Chang stared at the Empress Dowager and confessed to Wei Juan.

"When the first emperor was there, he often praised Wei Juan for his loyalty and honesty, why is he messing around with the emperor now!" The Empress Dowager frowned slightly, there was a hint of anger in her words, and she asked loudly, "Who are the people elected by the emperor?" ”

"I haven't heard of any great people." Xu Chang replied respectfully: "The first place is Yan Zhu, the auditor, and His Majesty made him a middle doctor." ”

"After all my efforts, all the people selected were roosters and dog thieves." The Empress Dowager shook her head, her face full of mockery.

"The Empress Dowager is wise." Xu Chang arched his hand and agreed.

"In this way, you go and check Wei Wan carefully, find something, and tell the old body." At the end, the Empress Dowager commanded in a deep voice.

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In the court, a wave of personnel adjustments is coming.

Prime Minister Wei Xuan, when the first emperor was seriously ill, failed to try the criminals in the capital prison in a timely manner, and was derelict in his duties. With the intervention of the Empress Dowager, Wei Juan was removed from the post of prime minister and retired as a Jianling candidate.

"The turmoil in the sea can't be avoided after all." Wei Juan shook his head and smiled bitterly, packed up with his family, and left Chang'an.

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Chengming Palace, the former prince's school, Liu Che wandered, indignant and sad.

It was the early winter season, the plants and trees were withering, and it was desolate to the eyes. Liu Che sighed deeply, he spent nine years here as a carefree prince, and now the house is still the same, and the personnel are no longer there.

After ascending the throne, he wanted to make a career, but he was constrained everywhere. Now, even Teacher Wei Juan has been forced to resign. "The world of the Han Dynasty will be handed over to you." The emperor's entrustment kept echoing in my ears.

Can I afford it? Liu Che was suspicious for the first time.