Liu Donglai looked up at the pensive Hua Shunming. Combined with the Emperor's recent purge of several court officials, the resulting gap in personnel was growing ever larger.
Yet, for the sake of their own interests, not a single one of the court's many officials had mentioned adding a special imperial examination.
Hua Shunming spoke, "Even if We were to add a special examination now, it would be too late. We can only solve the problem at hand for the moment. Afterward, We will issue a Holy Decree to hold a special examination next year."
The court was short-staffed, especially when it came to capable, hands-on individuals. This had always been Hua Shunming's biggest headache during his reign.
"Just now in the side hall, they did mention one person. We would like to ask for your opinion, Old Sir."
Liu Donglai said, "...And who might that be?"
"Gu Wenheng. We imagine you know of him, Old Sir."
"..." Liu Donglai was silent. 'Know of him? I couldn't be more familiar.'
