"Not only will they not participate themselves, but they will also prevent the impoverished scholars who wish to take the civil examination from participating." Zheng Xilin said, "They don't openly oppose the civil examination, but they will secretly ensure that no one in Jinling City takes the exam."
Although Zheng Xilin didn't specify what methods those people would use, Zhao Yao could roughly guess.
"So that's their plan."
Zheng Xilin said with a playful tone, "Whether or not to participate in the civil examination depends on the students' own willingness. If none of the students are willing to take part, the court and local government cannot force them, can they?"
Zhao Yao sneered, "This move is indeed powerful. If no candidates wish to participate, then the examination cannot proceed."
"Not just in Jinling, other places will follow suit."
