es, the strength of these local vassal kings will inevitably surge. As the disparity in power grows, so too will their ambition.Su Jinpa's eyes seemed to sparkle. She looked at Li Chen and said solemn...Chapter 974: The Imperial Court Does Not Support Idlers

The words reached his lips, the meaning already clear.

Li Canglan's breath suddenly became hot.

The Qin Empire's ancestral system imposed strict control on imperial relatives, and every emperor adhered strictly to the core ideas of the founding emperor in this regard.

That means the court could use a lot of silver to make the royal relatives live comfortably and enjoy wealth and honor, but they wouldn't have any power.

For over three hundred years of the Qin Dynasty, descendants of the royal family could enter court to serve as officials, but their ranks could not exceed the fourth rank. This was an ironclad rule.

As for the army, don't even think about it. I wouldn't even qualify to enlist.

"All members of my Li clan, the imperial authority is supreme and unrivaled. All clansmen deserve to enjoy wealth and honor. However, the power of the court should be clearly defined. The emperor should not allow personal feelings to disrupt the rules and order."

The words left by Taizu cut off the possibility of the Li clan's relatives entering the court and meddling in politics.

It is precisely because of these reasons that the quota for this royal academy given by Li Chen at present, is a huge blessing for Li Canglan and even all the cousins who might share in these quotas.

Even a blind man can see that this royal academy, spearheaded by Dàntái Jìng and backed by the East Palace, will become the main talent pool for the future court. Entering here early is like opening a door to opportunity.

Regardless of whether this channel could break the ironclad rule that relatives were forbidden from entering the imperial court as officials, at least there was an opportunity. This glimmer of hope was infinite sunshine for these clan elders, including Li Canglan.

"If Your Highness would grace us with your presence, this lowly official's unworthy descendant would surely be overwhelmed with gratitude."

Seeing Li Canglan's excited expression, Li Chen let out a light chuckle and said, "I wonder if the other elders share the same thoughts as Elder Li"

"They are all the same!"

Li Canglan said resolutely, "Everyone will be grateful to the prince."

Li Chen smiled and said, "What about Li Yinhu"

Li Canglan let out a furious snort and said, "Li Yinhu, as a prince, has harmed his own brother, murdered the Ninth Prince, and caused thousands of deaths in Jing Shan. Such crimes truly shame our ancestors. Your Highness, please rest assured, this old minister will immediately contact all our relatives and have him stripped of his name at the ancestral temple."

Seeing Li Canglan's righteous indignation and fury, Li Chen smiled and said, "Then for this matter, I would have to trouble Elder Li with much effort."

"Your Highness, please rest assured, this old minister will attend to it immediately... just those few spots..."

There are a total of five spots.

Li Chen didn't beat around the bush, and went straight to the point. "Who gets it and who doesn't, Lao Li can decide. This palace only has one requirement: this palace provides the entrance to the academy. After entering, there will be a series of assessments for all scholars from across the land. Those who pass the assessment will advance to the next grade. Those who fail will have one chance to take a make-up exam. If they fail again, they can only be expelled."

"The imperial court does not support useless people, and the East Palace even less so."

Li Chen was making it clear to Li Canglan that while he had offered five spots, the rules of the academy couldn't be broken by anyone. Everyone was equal; if you didn't pass the exam, you were out. The opportunity was given, and if you couldn't seize it, you couldn't blame others.

This is also to prevent the descendants of these people from entering the academy and, after gaining power, bullying others and turning this good academy into a den of iniquity.

To be upfront, if anyone dares to act out of line, Li Chen won't show mercy.

Li Canglan was a quick learner, immediately understanding Li Chen's meaning.

"Your servant understands."Chapter 502: Please Help, Lord Advisor