As the time entered March, the capital of Zhao Country gradually became lively.
Coinciding with the imminent start of the Imperial Examination, most of the students participating in the examination had already arrived in the capital.
However, this year, the Imperial Examination was not the most important event in Zhao Country.
The fifteenth of June is the day of the imperial election.
At that time, the court will select the next Emperor of Zhao Country from among the four Princes.
The reason Zhao Country's students are desperate to participate in the Imperial Examination is not only to become Advanced Scholars and bring glory to their families but also because obtaining a Standard Fifth Rank position grants them voting rights in the imperial election. This is one of their major motivations for entering the civil service.
Looking across the continent, only the officials of Zhao Country have such power.
Initially, discussions about the election revolved around the four Princes.
