As Qin Jialuo finished speaking, an undercurrent suddenly surged in the entire flower hall.
Everyone knows how much the Qin Emperor values this eldest grandson who has just returned to the court.
If she could really catch Qin Yuan's eye, wouldn't she become the most noble woman in the Qin Dynasty? Second to none, above ten thousand people?
All of a sudden, the eyes of the noble ladies present all lit up and they were ready to go.
From then on, every time Qin Yuan went out, he would encounter various "accidents".
Today someone deliberately falls down in front of him and reaches out to him for help; tomorrow someone will recite poems, compose couplets, or make tea and play the piano on the way he takes to enter the palace.
There are even women who take a unique approach and dance with swords among the green trees and red flowers.
Qin Yuan chose to ignore all of them. He was very disgusted with these women who deliberately put on a show. However, this move aroused the dissatisfaction of the court officials.
Someone came out to impeach Qin Yuan, saying that he ignored the noble lady, was unkind, and violated the royal dignity.
Some old ministers who were originally neutral also frowned.
In response to this, Emperor Qin did not express any opinion in the court, but when he was leaving the court, he asked someone to stop Qin Yuan.
In the imperial study, the grandfather and grandson met again.
The Emperor of Qin said earnestly, "Yuan'er, I want to know what the court officials said. What do you think?"
Qin Yuan looked calm, neither humble nor arrogant: "My grandson believes that the crown prince should focus on state affairs instead of playing tricks with the ladies."
The Emperor of Qin was somewhat dissatisfied: "You are avoiding the main point. What I want to ask is what you think about your personal lifelong event."
This forced Qin Yuan to respond positively.
Qin Yuan was silent and didn't speak.
Emperor Qin sighed, and his tone softened a bit.
"Yuan'er, I know you have someone in your heart, but you have to understand that as the eldest grandson of the Qin Emperor, your marriage is not just your business."
He stood up and walked to the window, looking at the outline of the imperial city in the distance. "Your father was also so stubborn back then, but in the end..."
At this point, a trace of pain flashed in the Qin Emperor's eyes.
Qin Yuan's eyes moved slightly, but he remained silent.
No matter what, he would never marry another woman.
His heart had long been with Da Chu and with the princess.
In this life, unless he dies, no one can control his marriage.
Even if the person in front of him is his royal grandfather, it won’t work!
Emperor Qin realized his change and could only sigh silently in his heart.
After a long time, he suddenly turned around with a sharp gaze.
"Qin Yuan, I will give you three months."
"Within three months, if you can gain a firm foothold in the court and convince those old ministers, I will no longer interfere with your marriage."
Qin Yuan's voice was hoarse, and he finally spoke: "Is your Royal Grandfather serious?"
The Emperor of Qin smiled meaningfully and said, "I am not kidding, but if you can't do it, you must obey my order and choose one obediently."
He pointed to the pile of portraits of noble ladies on the imperial desk.
Qin Yuan just took a glance, then quickly looked away, stood up, and bowed deeply to Emperor Qin.
"Grandson, I will definitely live up to your trust."
…
After Qin Yuan left, a smile like that of an old fox appeared on Emperor Qin's face.
At this time, the eunuch Cao An stepped forward and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, do you really believe that His Royal Highness the Grandson can..."
The Emperor Qin raised his hand to interrupt him, a smile that showed he was in control of the situation appeared on his face.
"Do you think I am forcing him to choose a concubine?"
Cao An was puzzled.
Isn’t it?
The Emperor of Qin suddenly smiled and slowly unfolded a secret report.
It recorded in detail all the actions Qin Yuan had taken in the past half month since he joined the Ministry of War.
"If he can subdue those old ministers within three months, it will prove that he has enough ability to control the government."
"Then why should I interfere in his marriage?"
Cao An suddenly realized: "So your majesty is testing His Royal Highness the Grandson. This old servant is stupid."
"If he can't do it..." The Emperor Qin looked far-sighted, "It means he is not qualified to sit in this position. I will naturally arrange a capable marriage for him."
The night wind blew through the hall, blowing the flickering candlelight inside. Emperor Qin stroked his beard and chuckled:
"In this bet, no matter whether I win or lose, I will be the final winner."
——
In the blink of an eye, two months passed.
In Youzhou City, thanks to a series of measures taken by Chu Qingluan, the entire city has undergone earth-shaking changes.
First of all, in the reform of the civil service system, the "last-in-last-out system" was pioneered. Officials who ranked at the bottom were directly dismissed from their posts after regular assessments every quarter. At the same time, for those officials who did not take action or were cunning and treacherous, measures such as the "snail award" and the "ostrich award" were established. To target officials who evaded accountability, the "competitive job system" was implemented, with important positions being openly selected and the most capable ones being given the positions.
In terms of livelihood projects, canals were built, a "Weimin Pharmacy" was opened, and 20 free schools were rebuilt, where all children of school age could attend for free.
At the same time, he also reduced 30% of the commercial tax, exempted all market stalls, set up government-run warehouses, and sold grain, salt, and ironware at a fair price. With the help of the Li family, he organized a caravan to eliminate banditry along the way.
For a time, officials who used to pretend to obey but actually disobeyed are now scrambling to get the first place, fearing that they will become the winners of the "snail award" or the "ostrich award".
Because the princess stipulated that any official who received this award must be punished by parading through the streets for three days wearing a paper snail shell, so that the people can see the official's "grace".
For a moment, Youzhou City was full of vitality, just like bamboo shoots after the rain.
However, beneath this prosperous appearance, there are always places where secrets are hidden.
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