Li Changqing wanted to change the imperial examination and increase the imperial examination and recommendation system. After the promulgation of these decrees, it caused a great shock throughout the Tang Dynasty.

The imperial examination system is related to the fundamental plan of a country and can directly determine the future rise and fall of the country. All dynasties have been cautious about this. The most recent major reform was during the period of Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty, and it is still in use today.

Now that Li Changqing is going to reform the imperial examination system, you can imagine how many people will be shocked by this.

But when the scholars and knowledgeable people all over the world learned about the reforms promulgated by Li Changqing, they all praised it!

Li Changqing's move gave the poor bachelors a great opportunity to rise, almost snatching it from the hands of the wealthy families!

I don’t know how many students burst into tears of gratitude after learning about this and shouted His Majesty’s wisdom!

However, those wealthy families no longer think so. Li Changqing's decrees have seriously damaged their interests!

But no family dared to come out and cause trouble.

Although it is said that these aristocratic families have a profound foundation and they will remain standing even after dynasty changes, it is Li Changqing who is in power now! He holds the strongest army in the Tang Dynasty! He is the mighty King of Martial Arts!

What can they do no matter how rich their backgrounds are? You have to keep your head down in front of the army!

Many aristocratic families had asked some officials under their control to openly oppose Li Changqing's changes to the imperial examination system at court meetings in order to test Li Changqing's attitude.

However, Li Changqing's attitude was extremely tough, and he did not give any room for maneuver. He directly stated that these decrees could not be changed. As for those stubborn officials who dared to speak out on their own identity, they were ignored by Li Changqing at best, or they were demoted and sent to prison.!

After several officials were imprisoned, the various aristocratic families finally gave up and stopped testing. However, they felt more resentment and dissatisfaction towards Li Changqing.

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"Li Changqing is really smart!"

The Taiyuan Wang clan leader cursed angrily, drank the wine in one gulp, and then threw the luminous cup in his hand to the ground, smashing it to pieces.

At the banquet, many clan leaders of the big families, such as the Li family, the Zheng family, and the Lu family, Everyone was present, and each of them looked unhappy.

"King Wu's move was really too much."

The head of the Lu family looked puzzled and said in a deep voice,"With the reform of the imperial examination system, the power of children from poor families will surely rise. At that time, the power of our noble clan will be greatly affected. He is destroying the foundation of our aristocratic families!"

If it is a temporary benefit, they, the aristocratic families, will tolerate it. However, the reform of the imperial examination system is obviously in favor of the disadvantaged forces, and the rise of the disadvantaged forces will further weaken the gentry's voice and sphere of influence.

If things go on like this, once the disadvantaged forces If they finally gain a foothold, they will become a new emerging gentry force. Conflicts and conflicts will inevitably break out between them and the established powerful clans like them!

How can they tolerate such measures that damage the foundation of these powerful families?

"Oh, what can we do? He is a very majestic emperor. He has 600,000 troops and controls the entire Tang Dynasty. Didn't you see that he has deployed troops in important places? He is guarding us!"

The Zheng clan leader sneered, his expression full of sarcasm, and finally his expression turned cold, and he said in a cold tone:"He is just an adopted son who stole the country! Head of the Li family, are you willing to see Li Tang's country fall into the hands of such an outsider?"

His last words were addressed to the leader of the Li family. It is said that the Li family of Longxi and the Li Tang royal family are from the same family. Their ancestors are from the same lineage and have a very deep connection.

Many patriarchs have set their sights on the leader of the Li family, one by one. There was a strange color in their eyes.

The head of the Zheng family smiled sinisterly and said:"Speaking of the fact that your Li family and the royal family have the same origin, you are qualified to sit in that high position. If we support your Longxi Li family, I wonder if you can Do you have the guts?"

These aristocratic families never put the throne in their eyes. Throughout the dynasties, these families have always been above the dynasty, just like the gods sitting in the clouds. There are several dynasties in history because they went against their wishes. And changed their surname.

This is what they are doing now. Li Changqing has harmed their fundamental interests, so they have to change Li Changqing at all costs!

The Li clan leader didn't know what they were thinking, and sneered:"You are none of them." Fool, don't think about letting me, the Li family, be the leader. Li Changqing has 600,000 troops and is highly popular. There is no chance of inciting rebellion. What can we use to fight against him?"

If it were an ordinary dynasty or emperor, they would have driven the emperor away and changed the world's surnames. However, the situation is stronger than the people. The troops in Li Changqing's hands are already terrifying enough to make them afraid.

"So what if we have a lot of troops? I wonder if the Li clan leader knows that after next spring, Li Changqing will send troops to counterattack the five countries?"

Clan Chief Wang has regained his composure at this time and said calmly.

His words were not made clear, but who is not an old fox here? They knew what he meant in an instant.

Chief Li was struggling in his heart, and after thinking for a long time, he gritted his teeth. Said:"I, the Li family of Longxi, can be the leader, but you must give me unreserved support! No one is allowed to hide their secrets, otherwise there would be no need to talk!"

"This is natural. Supporting your Longxi Li family to rise to power is good for us all."

The head of the Lu family smiled slightly, nodded and said.

Li Changqing will be a thorn in their side for one day on the throne. Wouldn't it be better to pull him down from the position of emperor and replace him with one of his own? As long as it is in line with their interests, then no matter what the world is, It doesn't matter who comes to sit. The Li family of Longxi is the best choice at present.

After the clan leaders reached an agreement, the Zheng family clan leader raised his cup, stood up and saluted everyone, and said:"In this case, then I wish us good luck." To success!"

"Let’s show Li Changqing who belongs to this world!"

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