The small mirror called out names one by one, and the family members whose names were called had extremely strange expressions, not to mention the other officials who knew the character of these people.
Are they really that good?
【Oh, no, they're all notorious playboys in the capital. They've never had to worry about food or drink since they were little, and they have capable older brothers to support them, so they're carefree. Hmm, a bit like you.】
"Then what will they do? The new grain is so important. If they mess it up, many people will die next year." Fang Ruotang selectively ignored the last sentence from the little mirror.
The people I selected are just playful and have fun, but they never do anything illegal or disorderly. Most importantly, these young masters are not short of money and consider themselves noble, so they would never embezzle funds. Besides, they are all young masters from aristocratic families, and even the most dissolute among them have some means of dealing with people.
Fang Ruotang nodded thoughtfully. She didn't recognize those young masters, nor did she immediately recommend anyone to the Emperor.
Those young masters whose fathers, uncles, or brothers were in court were all looking bewildered, wondering, "Who am I? Where am I? What is the Grand Preceptor saying?" They clearly couldn't believe that their good-for-nothing playboys could handle this matter.
The Emperor had no doubts and directly asked Fang Ruotang to call out names. Fang Ruotang thought that Xiao Jingzi had never made a mistake so far, so this time should be the same. Therefore, she read out the list as he asked.
The Emperor nodded. "Alright, let them be. Xilai, you personally deliver the decree. Crown Prince, take charge of oversight. General Zheng, for this mission, you will dispatch troops to protect the safety of the travelers and ensure that the new grain leaves the city within three days."
The Crown Prince nodded and requested permission: "Father, these people are new to this important matter. To avoid any mistakes, I request that Vice Minister Ye accompany them and take charge of this matter."
The Emperor understood the Crown Prince's meaning and naturally wouldn't ruin his plans.
"What does Ye Qing think?"
"Your subject requests Your Majesty's permission."
Ye Wuxia lowered her head. What could he possibly look at? He could only look down! After all, a higher official rank could crush a lower one.
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