Hunting system, and I ended up becoming the empress!

Yang Du personally added up their scores this time, and Xiao Zhixing was indeed the leader.

After he saluted Zhao Yunqi, he read out the total score ranking: "Xiao Zhixing is the first, Li Jun is second, Lin Rushu is third, Xiong Chumo is fourth, Zhao Xianyin is fifth, Nian Chenghan is sixth, Feng Zhener is seventh, Liu Zizai is eighth, Mu Wan is ninth, Mu Ziqi is tenth, Zhang Zhong is eleventh, Huo Baijun is twelfth, and Zhao Lin is thirteenth."

"The first thirteen will be awarded the name badge of the Gentlemen's Academy and enter the next level of study."

A group of young eunuchs brought up thirteen jade tablets, on which were clearly engraved the names of various prefectures.

Xiao Zhixing raised his eyebrows, and those who reacted quickly seemed to understand what the next stage was.

The ministers looked at each other.

Zhao Yunqi stood up and said with a smile: "I want to select the pillars of the country and important officials, so the next level of your study is to govern a state for three years."

He glanced at the ministers who were finally getting a little agitated, "This governor can be in charge of the military and political affairs of a state, but how to deal with each one is up to you to figure out."

It did not say how the final scores would be determined, what would be used to ensure the fairness of the competition, or the strategic responsibilities.

Because each state now has the highest military and political officials, and the emperor did not let them replace those people, this strategy felt unjustified.

After you go there, will a high-ranking official let you interfere in military and political affairs? Obviously, it is impossible.

You are just a little kid, especially a girl, and you want to be the head of a state. What are you dreaming about?

This should also be a test.

Also, the judging rules for this competition are not explained, which makes people confused.

For a moment, the hall was silent, and everyone's minds were racing with thoughts.

Or perhaps they were stunned by the emperor's sudden move.

Li Xiao was the first to speak up, "Your Majesty, this is inappropriate. The military and political affairs of a state concern tens of thousands of people. How can we let these kids interfere? This is simply child's play!"

"If they want to learn how to handle affairs and be officials, the six ministries have plenty of places for them to do so. But governing a state is absolutely not an option for them!"

This was the first time the old tutor had confronted the emperor like this.

All the ministers present shouted in unison, "Your Majesty, please think twice!"

Li Jun and others were already confused.

To govern a state is such a big deal that they wouldn't even dare to dream of it.

Zhao Yunqi was not panicked at all. He sat down and said with a smile: "Don't worry, my dear ministers. They have to plan for the management of a state by themselves. I will order the governors and governors of each state not to be biased against them. They have to show their true abilities and get the approval of the local officials before they can get some power."

If others won't give up power, then you can only rely on yourself to seize it and fight for it. How to seize it depends on your ability, and how much power you can get also depends on your ability.

Well, the ministers thought that this would allow the children to give full play to their abilities and also exercise their skills.

It doesn’t seem that hard to accept.

Zhao Yunqi emphasized solemnly, "But I have to draw a circle for you. You can fight for power and display your talents, but you are not allowed to do anything wrong in the cholera area. Watch, learn and listen more, benefit the local people and gain their support. Take this opportunity to see the people and the real Dasheng, measure our Dasheng world with your own feet, and learn how to be a good official. Three years later, I will welcome you here!"

After this explanation, the ministers no longer objected and all cheered.

The young men were so excited by the passion that they shouted the loudest.

This unique training model amazed all the ministers, and they began to think about how to help their own children.

It's a rare opportunity, so it's good to go out and see the world.

Some people wanted to oppose the women's participation, but when they saw Xiao Zhixing and Xiao Yuanshan standing in front, they could only shut up in disappointment.

Well, this person is in there, and if they dare to object, they will beat him on the spot.

Yang Du stepped out again, "Students who are not among the top thirteen can freely choose to follow the top thirteen to various places and assist them."

Li Wenxiu and others were immediately excited. Their drooping ears instantly stood up, and they all began to consider who they would follow.

Young people's hearts are always sunny. They may not understand power struggles or be greedy for power, but being able to travel around the mountains and rivers and benefit the people is enough to make them rush forward without hesitation.

All right, all officials, take a break now. These children are inextricably linked to everyone present here. Since His Majesty is willing to devote all his efforts to their training, they will naturally no longer object.

Yang Du looked at the thirteen people in front and pointed to the jade tablets with the names of prefectures and counties engraved on them. "Please choose a prefecture or county to govern. Prince Yuansheng, please go first."

Everyone looked at Xiao Zhixing, curious about which province or county she would choose.

Xiao Zhixing walked forward slowly and scanned the jade plates one by one.

She roughly understood how the system would make judgments.

These jade plates are actually luck monitors with a monitoring function (she can block this function at any time).

In other words, the jade tablet of each state can monitor the fortune of the corresponding state or county. They go down to manage the area and improve the local positive fortune to benefit the people. The higher the improvement ratio, the higher the ranking will naturally be.

At the same time, it will also judge who has collected the most luck and make a comprehensive evaluation.

Zhao Yunqi then sent people to observe and verify on site and use jade tokens to eavesdrop, so that this combined approach could ensure that it was as fair as possible.

Especially the overall fortune chart that appears in the background of the Emperor System.

The round disc that sparkles with jade-like light is the central hub for monitoring the entire Dasheng and collecting luck. It is also what she has always wanted.

Great, it finally showed up!

She gently used her spiritual sense to explore and touch it.

This is not an intelligent thing at all. Instead, it looks like a Taoist treasure, surrounded by the power of the rules of the universe.

The invisible web of power it emitted wrapped around the sky above Dasheng, then extended outward and disappeared into the universe.

The shallow luck was transmitted through the transport line that stretched like a blood vessel, giving blood transfusion to the person behind.

I really want to grab it immediately.

Unfortunately, she didn't dare to take it by force, as there was a counter-self-destruction mechanism inside. Once she tried to take it by force, the Luck Plate and the system would resist or even self-destruct.

Everything will be fine only if it automatically selects the host to bind to.

She swept the direction of the luck transmission coldly. Sooner or later, she would take it away.

Xiao Zhixing withdrew his spiritual sense and scanned the jade tablets of the Thirteen States.

Since this is the competition rule, she stretched out her hand——

Lin Rushu suddenly spoke up, "Your Majesty, please help me choose a state as well."

Xiong Chumo said at the same time: "Me too."

Huo Baijun faced the deadly gaze of Huo Jindao and said, "And me, and me!"

The remaining girls agreed, "Us too."

Xiao Zhixing looked back and said meaningfully: "If you really let me choose, don't regret it?"

These people are all her competitors. Let her choose the place. If they find out the truth in the future and regret it, she should not bear resentment against them.

Although she would not be polite, she would kill anyone who tried to stop her from taking the throne of the crown prince.

These little guys have some affection for her, and she really doesn't want to destroy them.

They are now willing to let themselves vote on their behalf, and hope that they will remain so true to their nature in the future. Friendship is rare, and she also wants to have a few true friends on this long road.

Lin Rushu smiled and said, "I don't regret it. Please help me choose, Your Majesty."

Others nodded.

All the ministers were filled with emotion.

Current affairs are changing rapidly and people's hearts are uncertain. Xiao Zhixing looked at those pairs of bright and trusting eyes and felt a little warm in his heart.

She believed that they were sincere at the moment, and only hoped that it would not change in the future.

Your heart remains the same, and so does she, heaven and earth can testify to this!

Xiao Zhixing smiled brightly and proudly, "Okay, Zhixing will live up to the sincerity of all my dear friends!"

She turned around, looked at all the jade cards, and began to consider them all.

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