January 17, the second year of Taichu.
Cai Jing and Cai Yong died.
This is more like the end of an era.
Yu Qian, Zhang Juzheng, Ding Wei, Xie An and other young officials.
Start to enter the court.
Early February.
Ying Yuan locked himself in the palace for a long time.
Finally, I realized a truth.
Over the years, Cai Jingdu was almost dead, but his goal of causing the country to perish due to his incompetence was not yet achieved.
Most of the problems arise in hiring.
Just because he is a treacherous minister, we cannot assume without reservation that he can help us become incompetent and ruin the country.
Sometimes, loyal ministers can be used in the right place and have a devastating effect.
For example, people like Yu Qian.
If he were to be appointed as a censor, with his abilities and character, he would surely cause unrest in the entire country.
When things get to that point, will the officials still have the mind to handle government affairs?
If you don't have the mind to handle government affairs, aren't you indirectly helping yourself to achieve your goal of being incompetent and destroying the country?
Thinking of this, Ying Yuan did not hesitate at all.
Yu Qian was summoned immediately.
In the Xuanzheng Hall.
He looked at Yu Qian, who seemed a little reserved, and asked with a smile:
"I heard from Prime Minister Cao that you have been helping Sima Yi in the Ministry of Works recently?"
"What? You're not going to raise horses anymore?"
Hearing this.
Yu Qian was not afraid of Emperor Ying Yuan's power at all, and said with a smile:
"I originally raised horses because Your Majesty issued an imperial decree. I no longer want to raise horses. I want to do things."
He is certainly a little arrogant because of his talent.
But there is no way, because he is so talented.
"Isn't it easy to do something? I recognize your ability. There is a position in the court that has been vacant for a long time. If you are interested, you can take up the position tomorrow."
Ying Yuan spoke slowly.
Yu Qian was very curious and blurted out, "Your Majesty, what is this position?"
Ying Yuan said bluntly, "Ever since Guo Kai was captured by the Jin State, no one has held the position of Imperial Censor."
"I don't think there's any need to emphasize the importance of this position, right?"
Hear this.
Yu Qian was stunned.
The title of the Grand Censor is higher than that of the ministers of various ministries.
It is the second rank.
Second only to the left and right prime ministers.
According to the current political structure, the Grand Censor is equivalent to the fourth or fifth in command of the country.
He is extremely powerful.
"Your Majesty, I have only been in office for a few years, yet I have been appointed to such an important position. I am worried that I will not be able to convince the people. I hope Your Majesty will revoke your order."
Yu Qian bowed quickly.
With his current prestige, he is indeed not qualified for that position.
But Ying Yuan doesn't care about those things.
"I said you are qualified, so you are qualified. There is no need to discuss this matter further."
"Tomorrow in the imperial palace, I will announce it to the world."
Yu Qian frowned and said, "I heard that Your Majesty has imprisoned many spies from the State of Jin. Why not try to use these spies to exchange for Lord Guo Kai?"
Ying Yuan chuckled and said, "Do you think Guo Kai is capable and qualified to serve as the Imperial Censor?"
"What's more, I have already decided to kill all those spies after the envoys from various countries arrive."
Yu Qian was shocked and remained silent for a moment.
First of all, in his opinion, Guo Kai was not worthy of that position in terms of either virtue or ability.
Secondly, he had heard about the murder of the spy, but he didn't expect it to be true.
I was a little surprised.
However, it is difficult for him to express his opinion on things like that.
Seeing that the other party remained silent, Ying Yuan patted his shoulder and said earnestly:
"You are capable of serving as the Imperial Censor. You must work hard. I have high hopes for you."
As the emperor, he has said so much.
Given Yu Qian's personality, how could he refuse?
He took a deep breath, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, thank you for your kindness."
Hearing the response, Ying Yuan nodded with satisfaction.
He had already imagined the scene where Yu Qian was angry with everything.
As long as the other party can disrupt the court, all my efforts will not be in vain.
"This time, I've even started using loyal ministers. I don't believe that I won't be incompetent and lose the country!"
Ying Yuan said secretly in his heart.
He has changed his inherent thinking and started to develop in the opposite direction, if even this is not enough.
Then whoever the emperor wants can be the emperor.
The next day.
In the court hall.
Ying Yuan will announce the appointment regarding Qian.
In an instant, the officials began to discuss:
"Yu Qian? He's only been an official for a few years? And he didn't pass the imperial examination. What are his virtues and abilities?"
"I've read Yu Qian's essays. He's more than qualified to be the top scholar."
"He is a talent that Your Majesty brought from Jiangnan. I had long expected him to be promoted, but I didn't expect it to be so quick."
"Becoming a Imperial Censor overnight is truly remarkable!"
“…”
Ying Yuan had sharp ears and eyes, so he naturally heard their discussion.
He immediately said, "This matter is settled. I don't want any of you to have any doubts about it."
After the court was dismissed.
Yu Qian's former classmates, such as Ding Wei and others, came to congratulate him one after another.
"Brother Yu, remember, don't forget me when you become rich and powerful!"
"I hope I can get some advice from you in the future."
“…”
Once you gain power, the most indispensable things are those who come to show their courtesy.
Of course, unity is also important in the court, especially the friendship among classmates.
It must be taken seriously.
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