Xiao Zhixing was a prince of the highest rank, so he stood on the side of the military officers at the front, alongside Xiao Yuanshan.
Her youthful face stood out among a group of old men.
Even those who don't want to look at her can't help but glance at her.
Throughout the Great Sheng Dynasty and even in the preceding two thousand years of dynasties, no woman or queen had ever stood in the imperial court.
This scorpion poop is truly one of a kind.
Xiao Zhixing let them look him over, his gaze sweeping over the senior officials in front.
Xiao Yuanshan is a prince and marshal, the supreme commander of the Dasheng army, equivalent to the right prime minister.
The ranks are further divided into main general, deputy general, lieutenant general, junior general, adjutant general, junior general, captain, etc.
The governor is the highest-ranking local military officer.
Li Xiao was equivalent to the Left Chancellor, and was the head of the civil officials.
After that came the six ministers, the left and right vice ministers, the tutors, and several other officials.
Below the local level are the prefectural governor (郡守) – state, county magistrate (县令) – prefecture/county, village head (里长) – village, and village chief (村长) – village.
The official rank system in Dasheng was relatively simple.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!" The ministers raised their tablets and bowed, but there was no need for them to kneel.
Zhao Yunqi, looking down from his vantage point, immediately spotted Xiao Zhixing and noticed her court attire.
His eyes narrowed slightly in an instant.
"This is... Xiao Yan's court dress?!" the Emperor System couldn't help but exclaim.
"I didn't expect those people to still be alive?" Zhao Yunqi was also surprised.
Xiao Zhixing raised his eyes and deliberately asked, "Why does Your Majesty look at me like that? Is there something I have done wrong?"
"Oh, please allow me to apologize. The court robes sent by the palace do not fit properly and are not very presentable. Granny Bihe has given me these old court robes. If there is anything wrong with them, I will change them when I get back. I will wear armor next time."
The ministers were somewhat puzzled. Why were the two of them talking about court attire right from the start?
Zhao Yunqi shook his head, "This court dress is very fine."
It seemed like the two of them were just talking casually, and then it became a routine discussion.
Xiao Zhixing did not interrupt easily, but listened attentively and observed and learned from Zhao Yunqi and the ministers' methods of handling affairs, as well as the meaning behind each of their arrangements.
Finally, it was broad daylight outside, and it was time to discuss the personnel of the governor of Beizhou.
Zhao Kun, the Minister of Personnel, stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, Li Su and Zhao Zhong are equally matched. It is up to you to make the final decision.”
The Duke of Li, who was the Minister of Revenue, said, "Your humble servant recommends Zhao Zhong."
Feng Liyan, the Minister of Justice, said, "I also agree with Zhao Zhong."
Huo Jindao is the Minister of War, "but I think Lord Li Su is more suitable."
Bai Fengmei, the Minister of Works, and Liu Yuguan, the Minister of Rites, each supported one of them.
The results showed that Zhao Zhong won, but the emperor still asked Li Xiao, "What about you, Minister Li? When recommending someone, one should not avoid relatives. Li Su is your third son. If we are talking about understanding, you, as his father, are the most suitable."
Li Xiao was still pondering the meaning behind Xiao Zhixing's words when he heard this, he said, "My son is too peaceful by nature. Going to a chaotic place like Beizhou, one needs a ruthless heart to control the area. As for Zhao Zhong, this old minister does not know him well, so I will not comment on him."
Everyone turned to look, "Huh? Why did Li Xiao suddenly retreat?"
Was it Li Su who first recommended Li Su to the emperor? What was he up to all this time?
Although Zhao Yunqi also found it strange, the result was already out, and it was the person he had in mind, so he stopped investigating and everyone was happy and was about to issue an imperial decree.
"Your Majesty, I have a different opinion!"
Everyone turned to stare at Xiao Zhixing, who had stepped forward. What did this have to do with her?
Zhao Yunqi raised an eyebrow. "Does Yuansheng have any objections?"
Xiao Zhixing said, "If I were to say who understands Beizhou best right now, it would be this humble servant. Why don't you gentlemen listen to my humble opinion?"
Zhao Yunqi tapped the armrest with his finger, "Alright, tell me."
"The chaos in the Northern Prefecture has led to the decline of all industries, and bandits and defeated soldiers from the Northern Barbarians are causing trouble everywhere. Just now, Elder Li made a wise point: indeed, swift and decisive measures are needed to quell the unrest."
She glanced at everyone and said, “Therefore, I recommend Lord Qi Danhe to serve as the governor of Beizhou. I also recommend General Xiao Bei to serve as the governor of Beizhou, without favoritism.”
Feng Liyan was the first to object, "Qi Danhe is a military general, how can he serve as a prefect? Xiao Bei is even more of a young general, unfit to be a governor!"
"Does the title of Marquis mean you look down on military generals? As for the young general serving as governor, there was a precedent in the former Yin Dynasty. You can't say that the precedent from the former Yin Dynasty doesn't count, can you?"
"I did not! Don't make trouble. Prefects have always been civil officials. Your recommendation is like child's play." The young man decided to leave that aside for the time being.
Xiao Zhixing asked with a smile, "Which ancestral rule says that a military officer cannot serve as a prefect? Besides, Lord Qi is skilled in both civil and military affairs, so how could he not serve as a prefect?"
Xiao Yuanshan immediately gave his daughter instructions:
"Lord Qi has worked diligently in Beizhou for four years and has rendered meritorious service in saving the emperor. He was also the one who discovered and led the people to find An Ziji's case and that mineral deposit. He deserves to be rewarded for his merits. Now he is also serving as the prefect of Beizhou. How can he not officially take over the position?"
Xiao Zhixing nodded, "The current Beizhou must be governed by someone who is familiar with the situation in Beizhou and has a strong presence. I think he is the most suitable."
Feng Liyan's expression darkened slightly as he turned to the emperor.
The northern prefecture was in chaos, and the prefect had died. The new prefect had to be truly capable and have a strong backer to be able to hold the position. The emperor and his ministers discussed for a long time before finding two suitable people.
Xiao Zhixing's proposal caught them completely off guard.
Furthermore, could it be that Qi Danhe has already established some connection with Xiao Zhixing? No one would believe that she just mentioned this person casually.
Everyone was pondering, then glancing at the emperor's expression, and for a moment no one spoke.
After a moment of silence, Zhao Yunqi asked, "What do you all think?"
Zhao Kun remained impartial and neutral, saying, "All three colleagues are excellent; let His Majesty make the final decision."
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