Watching his father with beads of sweat on his forehead, Zhu Biao felt a pang of shared anxiety. It was a close call; the mere thought of handing the authority for official training over to the private sector had nearly led to a major blunder.
"I believe this suggestion of a probation period for officials is highly feasible. What do you think, Father?"
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "Ma Yu is right about one thing: the power to cultivate officials must remain firmly in the hands of the Imperial Court."
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