Chapter 7: Expressing Your Opinions
People say that there are no trivial matters in the imperial court, but Qianhe Liyou has been sitting on the throne for a full half hour without hearing anything that can be called a big deal. These ministers who have experienced the rebellion all think they should be so proud and wise. In the imperial court, they criticize the rebels and demand severe punishment, and then recommend their own people to fill the vacancies in various positions in a very tactful way. The more the emperor listens, the darker her face becomes. She can't help but mock these people in her heart. Are they so impatient for her to do something?
However, apart from these ignorant people who don't know how long they can continue to be arrogant, there are still a few people who make her feel quite interesting, such as the increasingly low-key Long Xizhao, the indifferent Prime Minister Li Yao, and the dull-witted general Mu Qingwan who is well protected by Long Xizhao. These people make her feel quite interesting. Please remember our website
"My dear Lord Long, what is your opinion?" Qian Heliyou easily changed the subject and brought the topic to Long Xizhao. The court officials also looked at the emperor's favorite in front of them, hoping that she could say something that would satisfy everyone.
"In reply to the emperor, I believe that someone as wise as you must have the best solution. I am stupid and dare not speak rashly." Long Xizhao is not a fool. She knows from the emperor's attitude that he does not want to promote these people. But she cannot refute directly, otherwise she will offend everyone present. It is definitely not a wise choice to offend everyone just to please the emperor. Moreover, the emperor should understand her concerns. The reason why he asked her so obviously is probably mostly to tease her. Alas, it is not known whether the emperor's change is good or bad.
Qianhe Liyou looked at Long Xizhao who was pretending to be stupid and couldn't help but want to laugh. If Long Xizhao was stupid, there would probably not be many smart people around.
"Li Yao, what's your opinion?"
Qianhe Liyou transferred the target, and it was still the same question. Li Yao's name was called, and he moved his body. He looked at the emperor with a questioning look. The eyes of the two people met in the air, one deep and mysterious, the other solemn and doubtful.
"Your Majesty, I feel that we should take this opportunity to reorganize the government and appoint civil and military officials, but we should appoint the most virtuous people regardless of their relationship with us. If you have suitable candidates, there is no need to be shy. Your Majesty is wise and will naturally choose the right person."
What a great Li Yao! She was right in her judgment. Qian Heliyou exclaimed in her heart and her eyes shuttled back and forth between Long Xizhao and Li Yao. These two people have their own strengths. After observing them for the past few days and reviewing the previous information, they are both talents that can be used.
"Pass on my decree, order Li Yao, Long Xizhao, and Mu Wanqing to jointly take charge of the Ministry of Personnel, assess officials at all levels, and draw up a list for me to select personally. Two-thirds of the officials must be appointed within half a month. Remember, the target of selection is not only within the court, nor should it be limited to the country's subjects. Instead, we must broaden our horizons and recruit talented people. Even if they are from other countries, as long as we are sure that there is no problem with the person, they can submit the list. You three, do you understand what I mean?" Recruiting talented people and giving them a way to speak, this is the way to govern a country.
"Yes, we understand. We will do our best to complete the emperor's orders." The three knelt down to express their gratitude. Except for Mu Wanqing who was still confused and surprised and seemed not to have reacted, the other two had bright eyes and flashed with excitement.
The other ministers wanted to protest, but they kept their mouths shut under Qian Heliyou's cold gaze.
"As for you, you are all on the assessment list. Those who are qualified will be appointed or promoted. I will not be too ruthless to those who are unqualified. Send them directly to the Imperial Academy to study. When you are qualified, you can become an official again." Imperial Academy is the place where princesses and princes of the emperor's family and children of officials study. Those who can study here are either rich or noble. However, for those who have become high-ranking officials, it would be really embarrassing to go back to study.
However, who would dare to disobey the emperor's orders? Even though these people had many dissatisfactions in their hearts, they only dared to curse in their hearts. But after all, they had been officials for many years and were not stupid. After retiring from court, they invited some talented people to make up for their shortcomings.
After dismissing the court, Qianhe Liyou called Long Xizhao, Li Yao and Mu Qingwan to the imperial study.
“Do you know what you should be assessed on?”
"Civil officials should be able to govern the country, serve the monarch and the people, worry about the world before they worry about themselves, and be happy after the world is happy. They should be honest and upright, and have noble character." Li Yao did not hesitate to state the conditions she had always believed in. She hated treacherous officials the most in her life, but she was born in an era of incompetent monarchs. She had already given up, but she never thought that the monarch would suddenly wake up. It was obviously the wise monarch she had always expected in her heart.
Qianhe Liyou didn't say anything about Li Yao's words, but just turned his eyes to look at Long Xizhao.
"I think that different positions should be evaluated on different things. People have their own strengths and weaknesses. It is best to put the right people in the right positions. As for the specific evaluation, I will give you an example. For example, for the position of the Ministry of Rites, we must find someone who understands etiquette and can observe etiquette. This person must be careful and even old-fashioned. There are some specifics that I have not thought of yet."
"What about you?" Qianhe Liyou still did not comment and looked at the last person.
Mu Qingwan clenched her fists nervously. She felt that even if she faced thousands of troops, it would not be as terrifying as facing the emperor alone.
"I am stupid. I only know that a country can be governed by civil officials and that a country can be maintained by military forces. I do not understand the affairs of civil officials. But as a general, I must be brave and resourceful, and know when to advance and retreat. I must not act on impulse or abuse my power for personal gain. I must be kind to my subordinates and not be afraid of death or hardship. Well, that's all I can think of, Your Majesty." Mu Wanqing felt more and more embarrassed as she spoke. She had hardly ever spoken in front of the emperor before, and Xizhao always spoke for her if there was anything. This seemed to be the first time she had directly expressed her thoughts in front of the emperor, which made her feel both novel and nervous.
"Your ideas all have merits, and they will be more perfect if they complement each other. Go ahead and do them. If there are small matters, you can handle them on your own. If there are things you really can't solve, then come to me."
"Yes, I obey your command."
After the three people left, Qianhe Liyou discovered that Luo Weiqing, who was supposed to be there, did not show up. She asked Feng Ying, the personal female official beside her, and found out that she was summoned by the Queen Mother. When Luo Weiqing was not serving her, this smart and quiet female official usually served her.
Hearing Feng Ying's answer, Qianhe Liyou's mind couldn't help but flash the image of Luo Yu, gentle and elegant, noble and detached from the world. As she thought about it, only a touch of pure white remained in her mind. Such a person was not simple, otherwise he would not have appeared so promptly when the rebellion broke out, nor would he have settled tens of thousands of troops with just one sentence. But even if he tried his best, in her eyes he was still a pure white, and no other color could penetrate.
"Feng Ying, go to Luoxian Palace." Luoxian Palace is the bedroom of Queen Mother Luoyu, meaning the fairy Luochen.
"yes"
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