Zhao Lin, seeing that he was about to be dragged into the struggle for the throne between the Crown Prince and Prince Yu, quickly stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, please allow me to speak."
Everyone looked at Zhao Lin in surprise.
This seventeen-year-old boy is very unusual.
On such occasions, many ministers who were attending for the first time were so excited that they were speechless.
Among all the successful candidates in the imperial examinations, no one dared to speak up.
And Zhao Lin created another first today.
Cheng** looked at Zhao Lin with admiration: "Sure."
Zhao Lin said, "I would like to thank the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness Prince Yu for their kindness. Lord Li recommended me for the position of Qingzhou Governor and discussed it with me beforehand. There are two reasons why I should go to Qingzhou."
Zhao Lin talked freely.
"First, I once served as an inspector for the Flower and Stone Commission in Jiujiang Province. I understand the detailed situation in Jiujiang Province and can more easily collect the Flower and Stone Commission."
"Secondly, your Majesty's achievements in civil and military affairs far surpass those of previous dynasties. Although I am not talented, I believe that my understanding of your Majesty's statecraft surpasses that of others. Therefore, I wish to govern Qingzhou in accordance with your Majesty's statecraft."
"I hope Your Majesty will grant me your permission."
Oh shit!
Everyone looked sideways.
This guy is becoming more and more shameless.
This dragon's farts never stop.
But there is no doubt.
Cheng** likes it.
Cheng** immediately burst into laughter: "Very good, very good! Since I ascended the throne, I have held eight palace examinations, thousands of Jinshi candidates, and many of my beloved ministers, but none of them have figured out my policy for governing the country. Yet, a young man like you has figured it out. I like you very much and I allow you to go..."
"Your Majesty, wait!"
Fu Chengwang quickly interrupted Cheng ** and said, "Since Your Majesty likes Zhao Lin so much, why not keep him by your side and teach him for a few more years, so that he can fully understand Your Majesty's strategy for governing the country before releasing him. Otherwise, if he goes out now and makes a mistake, it will bring shame to Your Majesty."
Cheng** nodded slowly: "That's right."
Zhao Lin was filled with hatred and said, "Your Majesty is so busy with affairs of state, and the Flower and Stone Gang is so urgent, how can I have time to study? I would rather go to Qingzhou now. If you succeed, it will be a great achievement for Your Majesty. If you fail, it will only mean that I don't understand it thoroughly enough. I am willing to die as an apology."
Zhu Zhongyan took the opportunity to whisper, "According to Lord Li Xingye, Jiujiang Province, where Zhao Lin is, is the only province that does the best job collecting the Flower and Stone Gang among the thirteen provinces. As soon as the river rises and large ships can transport it, we'll bring it back."
When it comes to the Hua Shi Gang, Cheng** is a little excited.
How could he create the garden he longed for without those rugged rocks and exotic flowers and plants?
Fu Chengwang immediately said, "The Flower and Stone Gang is a matter of great importance. How can Zhao Lin handle it? It is better to send ministers to avoid delaying His Majesty's birthday."
Cheng** hesitated again.
Li Weibai suddenly asked, "Your Majesty, may I have a word?"
Cheng** smiled and said, "Just tell me."
Li Weibai said, "It would be great if Your Majesty could keep Zhao Lin by your side to teach him personally, but Your Majesty's strategy is to govern the country. If Your Majesty needs to teach him personally, then this is not a strategy for governing the country."
Cheng** was persuaded.
Why did Zhao Lin become the top scorer?
It hit the nail on the head.
Cheng** was a man who loved to show off his achievements. He had taken the initiative to send troops to the Northern Di many times, but he had no results.
Zhao Lin noticed this point and flattered Cheng** in his answer sheet, knocking him out.
Now that Li Weibai said this, if he kept Zhao Lin, it would affect his reputation, which would not work.
At this moment, Zhao Jingzhou suddenly stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say."
Everyone looked at Zhao Jingzhou strangely. What does this have to do with you? Why did you jump out?
Zhao Chenhan's heart sank, he gritted his teeth and didn't dare to think further.
Cheng** was also curious and said, "Lord Zhao, please go ahead."
Zhao Jingzhou said, "Zhao Lin's answers are so well written. He obviously has a deep understanding of Your Majesty's statecraft. Why not let him give it a try? If he succeeds, everything will be fine. If he fails, it won't delay things much. After all, he's still young."
Zhao Chenhan suddenly looked up and stared at Zhao Jingzhou in disbelief.
Although Li Jingzhong didn't know why Zhao Jingzhou suddenly spoke up for Zhao Lin, he didn't have time to dwell on it. He quickly said, "Father-in-law is absolutely right. Zhao Lin is only seventeen. Even if he fails the assessment in three years, he'll still be twenty. He has plenty of time to learn."
"What Lord Zhao and Lord Yu said is correct."
"Young people are full of vigor and ambition, so they should be given a chance, lest their aspirations be dampened."
Many ministers echoed this.
Now the two largest factions, the Prince's Party and the Prince Yu's Party, have united. There is no need for the neutral faction to oppose Zhao Lin. Except for Fu Chengwang who is still unwilling to give in, there are no other obstacles.
Cheng** said, "I approve Li Xingye's recommendation and appoint Zhao Lin as the prefect of Qingzhou. He will take office immediately."
Zhao Lin was overjoyed and knelt down, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty. Please rest assured, I will carry forward your policies and make everyone understand why you are known as the greatest emperor of all time."
"Hahahaha...Okay, I'll wait."
Cheng** was very happy to hear that the first emperor in history had become the first emperor through the ages.
Anyway, for him, it doesn’t matter who becomes the prefect of Qingzhou. It’s rare to have someone sensible who can make him happy.
Li Xingye immediately bowed and said, "Congratulations, Mr. Zhao, for becoming the youngest prefect in history."
Everyone else had complicated expressions.
The youngest prefect in history appeared.
I can’t say there will be no one to surpass him, but there is definitely no one before him.
Zhao Chenhan's heart was bleeding with jealousy.
He hated Zhao Jingzhou.
Zhao Lin smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty is the greatest emperor in history, so I am qualified to be the youngest prefect in history. It is all thanks to Your Majesty's great fortune."
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