The two stared at each other for a while.
In the end, the old emperor was the first to be defeated.
"Can you tell me the reason? I'm curious about when you, Shen Zhiyi, had a conflict with this Cheng Zhushi."
"Uh, no."
[This is the truth. I have no conflicts with this Cheng Zhushi, but this guy speaks ill of me behind my back every day.]
[This Ministry of Examination is responsible for evaluating the merits and demerits of civil and military officials, as well as their good and evil deeds. I don’t know how I have offended him. He only talks about my faults, such as how I often close my eyes when I am at work. How can I not feel sleepy when I get up so early? I didn’t even get up this early when I was in high school!]
[What else do you say? I often roll my eyes at others! Bah, I don’t often roll my eyes at others. Nonsense! It’s pure rumor. ]
[Oh, he even knew about me eating secretly, that guy must be secretly in love with me, no way! ]
Zhang Sheren suppressed his laughter.
Everyone knew clearly what Shen Zhiyi was eating, but they pretended not to see anything.
But I didn’t expect that Master Cheng remembered it so clearly.
The old emperor was a little unhappy, thinking that this guy was going against his wishes, so he simply put a cross on the name.
The Ministry of Personnel is the head of the Six Ministries, and the selection of its Minister must be cautious.
The candidate still could not be determined in the end.
Shen Zhiyi, who had been asked this question for a whole day, was getting tired of it.
Whenever the old emperor pulled someone out, Shen Zhiyi would just say "very good" and get rid of the matter.
[Is there something wrong with the old emperor? Why does he insist on promoting people from the Ministry of Personnel? Can't he open his mind? ]
The old emperor actually already had a candidate in mind, but he was unable to make a decision.
The candidate was indeed not from the Ministry of Personnel, but from the Ministry of Revenue.
Seeing that it was getting late, the old emperor finally revealed the person's identity.
"Lord Shen, what do you think about the Minister of Revenue being transferred to the Ministry of Personnel?"
"ah?"
[That stingy old man? ]
[The Minister of Revenue is stingy enough, but the Vice Minister of Revenue is even stingier. Last time, he tried to reduce my salary with various reasons. If I let him continue to stay in the Ministry of Revenue, won’t my salary be reduced in the future? ]
When Shen Zhiyi thought of this, a big smile appeared on her little face.
"Your Majesty, I think it is very good."
Zhang Sheren followed suit.
"I also think it is appropriate."
Oh my god, the salary is already low enough now. If it is reduced further, I will be starving.
[Yes, that's it. Quickly transfer that stingy old man to the Ministry of Personnel. First, he doesn't embezzle. Second, he's as hard and stinky as a stone in a toilet. He will never cheat in the imperial examinations or take bribes. Third, he's actually quite capable, but he's too stingy. The old emperor doesn't dare to let him become the head of the Ministry of Revenue. Otherwise, it would be very hard to get money when he needs it.]
The old emperor wished he could hold Shen Zhiyi’s hand right there and then.
He who knows me knows my intentions.
The Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue was good in every way. He was young, only twenty-six years old, and he was a rare person who won three top honors in the imperial examination system in the thousands of years since its establishment.
What does it mean to win three prizes in a row?
The imperial examination consisted of provincial examination, metropolitan examination and palace examination. The first place in the provincial examination was called Jieyuan, the first place in the metropolitan examination was called Huiyuan and the first place in the palace examination was called Zhuangyuan.
Being able to get first place in two rounds of three exams is called "winning three prizes in a row".
I will not go into too much detail. Those who often read imperial examination documents know that it was so difficult that it was described as hell. There are only ten people recorded in the entire history books, and the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue was the tenth person.
[The old emperor seems to like this Minister of the Ministry of Revenue very much. If he likes him so much, why should he quickly transfer him to the Ministry of Personnel? Why is he still hesitating so much? ]
The old emperor was speechless for a moment.
There is no way you can be so careless about official affairs.
He was troubled for a whole day because the other party was too young.
The position of Minister of Personnel is very important.
[Oh, the old emperor is really dithering. If it doesn't work, just change it. He has already taken down two anyway.]
The corners of the old emperor's mouth twitched fiercely, as if this was the truth.
"Okay, that's it."
Shen Zhiyi cheered with joy in his heart.
[That's great. The Ministry of Revenue finally has one less stingy old man. Let's applaud and welcome the new Minister of Personnel.]
[It would be better to find trouble with me and then impeach me. ]
The old emperor sneered and said, "Dream on."
After finally sending the old emperor away, Shen Zhiyi rubbed his eyes, and his sleepiness instantly dissipated.
[It’s time, eh? ]
[I'm curious about which sleep the old emperor will choose today. 】
[Old Emperor, when are you going to the bathroom? Normally you would be unable to sit still at this time.]
The old emperor ignored Shen Zhiyi at first, but the other party's eyes staring at his butt became more and more scorching, and finally he couldn't bear it anymore and went to the toilet.
As soon as the person left, Shen Zhiyi couldn't wait to pull Zhang Sheren without even writing his daily notes.
Zhang Sheren did not move.
Shen Zhiyi asked in confusion: "Mr. Zhang, are you feeling unwell?"
"That's not the case."
"Oh, what's the bet this time?"
Zhang Sheren: Can we not play today? (Stormy Crying)
"There's a roast duck shop in the East Market. I want to try it out. Why don't we make a bet today? The loser gets to eat the roast duck."
At this time, the old emperor who was standing by the door said to Chen Decai, "Do they often do this?"
Chen Decai smiled subconsciously: "Where is that? I have been following you all day, how can I know what they are doing?"
[Why is Mr. Zhang not enthusiastic today? Is it because the great talent didn't come? ]
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