Chapter 122 Hall of Fame

After dealing with the Chaotunhai Jiedushi, Jiang Chen dismissed everyone, leaving only Zhang Zifang, his trusted aide.

He offered him a seat, and they began to discuss matters in private.

"Your Majesty, may I ask what important matter requires my attention?" Zhang Zifang asked, frowning as he sat down, puzzled.

Due to his important position, Jiang Chen had specifically left him in the imperial capital to oversee things when he took the other officials to Mount Tai for the Feng Chan ceremony.

Therefore, he had only vaguely heard about the blood inscription incident on Mount Tai and had not personally experienced it. He assumed that Jiang Chen had left him behind to tell him the inside story, and his expression couldn't help but become serious.

Noticing the change in his demeanor, Jiang Chen reassured him, "卿卿, you don't need to be nervous. The matter I want to discuss with you has nothing to do with the rebels."

"Although the current court no longer has powerful ministers, there are still too few talented individuals. Many important positions are controlled by aristocratic families. I plan to break this situation and establish a Hall of Fame (Baijia Jiangtan)!"

Hall of Fame (Baijia Jiangtan)?!

Zhang Zifang was somewhat confused.

He hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, forgive my ignorance, but could you please explain what this so-called Hall of Fame (Baijia Jiangtan) actually is?"

Hearing this, Jiang Chen couldn't help but chuckle.

He forgot that Zhang Zifang was an ancient person and had difficulty understanding his ideas.

He immediately explained, "It's alright. It was my oversight that I didn't explain it clearly."

"This Hall of Fame (Baijia Jiangtan) is a place of fame that I have prepared for the heroes of the world. Anyone with talent, regardless of their status, can leave their name in the Hall and display their abilities!"

"Anyone who cannot leave their name in the Hall of Fame (Baijia Jiangtan) is not considered a talented individual."

Zhang Zifang understood and smiled, "Your Majesty, do you want to use 'fame' as bait to lure those famous scholars who are hidden in the mountains?"

Jiang Chen shook his head, "Not just scholars, but also famous generals."

"The military is also one of the hundred schools of thought, but the late Emperor did not value martial arts, which led to the rise of civil officials. A new emperor brings a new court. Now that I am in power, I will naturally raise the status of martial artists."

"Of course, these are only a small part of the reasons."

"More importantly, I want to break the monopoly of the aristocratic families!"

Speaking of this, a cold glint flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes, "The reason why those century-old families can maintain wealth for generations is simply because they monopolize knowledge and define the right to speak… and I want to use the Hall of Fame (Baijia Jiangtan) to take back this privilege!"

"Only when the imperial court controls the right to speak can it suppress the arrogance of the aristocratic families. Those famous scholars and generals who are praised by the Hall of Fame (Baijia Jiangtan) will also speak for the imperial court and prevent deliberately slanderous rumors."

"Finally, the imperial court's evaluation of talents will also give the common people a fair chance to compete, so that those aristocratic children cannot suppress others with their family background!"

Hearing this, Zhang Zifang's face instantly flushed red, and he was so excited that he couldn't control himself.

He came from a commoner background, and during his studies, he was often bullied by those aristocratic children who were far inferior to him.

It wasn't that he hadn't thought about resisting, but the rules had been like this since ancient times. Even the teachers who appreciated him could only secretly favor him and couldn't help him much on the surface.

Now that Jiang Chen wanted to change all of this, how could he not be happy?

He immediately stood up and enthusiastically suggested, "Your Majesty, this matter should be done sooner rather than later. Please issue an edict as soon as possible!"

"There are several prosperous places in the imperial capital that can be used as the site for the Hall of Fame (Baijia Jiangtan)… If construction starts now, it is estimated that it can be completed in the middle of the year!"

Looking at Zhang Zifang, who was eager to try, Jiang Chen was slightly surprised.

He didn't expect that he, who was usually elegant and calm, had such a side.

"卿卿, don't be impatient. I haven't finished yet!"

Jiang Chen smiled and said, "Although the idea of the Hall of Fame (Baijia Jiangtan) is very good, it is still a bit too singular to rely solely on the Four Great Academies and the Ministry of Rites for publicity. It is inevitable that some special talents in the martial world will be missed."

"Therefore, I left you behind because I want you to advertise for me… As the Deputy Minister of the imperial court, with your high position and great power, leaving your name in the Hall of Fame (Baijia Jiangtan) will surely attract people from all over the world to follow suit."

"Perhaps, hundreds of years later, there will still be descendants rushing to leave their names."

"卿卿, what do you think?"

Looking at Jiang Chen, who was full of smiles, Zhang Zifang was first stunned, and then bowed deeply.

He was deeply impressed by his grand strategy and forward-looking vision!

"Your Majesty, I will not refuse such a good thing that benefits the present and future generations!"

"If it really succeeds, maybe I will be remembered in history because of this Hall of Fame (Baijia Jiangtan)."

Zhang Zifang's excitement also infected Jiang Chen, and the smile in his eyes deepened, "I am already expediting this matter. The Ministry of Works submitted the design drawings yesterday. If everything goes well, it is estimated that it will be completed in a month or so."

"When the time comes, you can support the opening ceremony, give a lecture there, and then leave your name."

Zhang Zifang smiled and said, "I accept the order and will certainly live up to your Majesty's expectations."

"Good, you may leave. I have other things to deal with."

After finishing speaking, Jiang Chen added another sentence, "By the way, keep a close eye on the south. There must be no mistakes in the Empress Dowager's birthday celebration in two months!"

……

After sending Zhang Zifang away, Jiang Chen quickly changed into casual clothes and left the palace.

He first went to inspect the site of the Hall of Fame (Baijia Jiangtan) and found that the location was prosperous and the space was large, which fully met his expectations.

He nodded in satisfaction, "Not bad, it seems that the officials handling the matter have really put their hearts into it."

"I hope that this place will enlighten the people in the future, so that reading will no longer be the privilege of aristocratic families and give ordinary people a chance to turn over."

Whispering to himself, a look of yearning appeared in Jiang Chen's eyes.

Although he had been fighting against the enemies in the dark, he had not forgotten his responsibilities.

If you want to wear the crown, you must bear the weight!

Jiang Chen would not forget who supported the huge empire he was in charge of. As an emperor, he had the responsibility to seek welfare for the people of the world.

One day, he would make all the people of Great Wei live a prosperous and stable life.

After the inspection,

Jiang Chen did not stay too long and went straight to Yang Muxi's small courtyard in the suburbs of the capital.

Although the beauty was not there, seeing things and thinking about people was also a kind of comfort to relieve the longing in his heart.

Pushing open the door, the courtyard was covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves, adding a bit of desolation to the originally quiet courtyard.

Although he could still smell a faint fragrance of the beauty when he got closer, Jiang Chen's mood was still inevitably low, and he recalled the scene when he first visited.

At that time, Yang Muxi didn't know that he was the emperor and said a lot of taboo words in front of him… Thinking about it, Jiang Chen couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth and walked into the pavilion.

"I don't know where this girl has gone. If I want to see her, I have to ask someone to send a message in advance… I don't know if she's tired from training so many people?"

Talking to himself, Jiang Chen's eyes suddenly froze, fixed on the camphor wood box in the corner of the boudoir!

He had seen similar boxes in Consort Shu's place.

Because camphor wood naturally has a fragrance and is moisture-proof and insect-proof, it is the first choice for girls to store personal clothing.

Personal clothing… Jiang Chen had a bold idea.