Emperor Chengping looked at Li Xingye who suddenly stepped out of the crowd and asked, "Why?"
Li Xingye said, "Although the Hanlin position is high, judging from what Zhao Lin wrote in his answers, it would be a waste to let him be a Hanlin."
"Oh? What do you mean?" asked Emperor Chengping.
Li Xingye said, "Years ago, Zhao Lin went to Qingzhou to collect the Flower and Stone Gang, and he did a good job. Now that spring has arrived and the flowers are blooming, the river water has risen, and the Flower and Stone Gang can be transported. Why not let Zhao Lin continue to serve as the prefect of Qingzhou and continue to be in charge of the Flower and Stone Gang?"
"Qingzhou prefect?"
"How can this be possible?"
After hearing Li Xingye's words, all the civil and military officials objected.
"His Majesty."
Fu Chengwang immediately stepped forward and said, "Although Zhao Lin writes well, he's too young, only seventeen, and has no experience in governing a region. If he were to become a prefect, I'm afraid he'd be overqualified. I think it would be best if he were to be placed in the Hanlin Academy for training first, and then sent out in two or three years. Whether he becomes a prefect or something else, he'd definitely be fine."
"This old thing not only said bad things about me, but also blocked my way. If you weren't Qing'er's father, you would be in trouble." Zhao Lin was secretly annoyed.
"Your Majesty, I agree with what Master Fu said."
Crown Prince Li Jingxian, who had been silent the entire time, stepped forward and said, "Zhao Lin's excellence is evident to everyone, but his shortcomings are also obvious. He has not received systematic training in governance, which makes him prone to misconduct. I am willing to hire a renowned teacher to guide him, and after two or three years, he will be fully prepared for his posting."
After saying that, Li Jingxian smiled at Zhao Lin to show that he meant well and was not deliberately blocking him.
Zhao Lin had no expression on his face.
It is not a good thing to flirt with the prince in public.
And he didn't need Li Jingxian to interfere.
Prince Yu Li Jingzhong immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, your words are wrong. I feel that Zhao Lin is so talented that he shouldn't be delayed. Why not let him take up the post of Qingzhou prefect immediately, and then send an experienced person to accompany him and teach him? That way, we can kill two birds with one stone, isn't it perfect?"
I must oppose whatever the prince does.
Anyway, there are good reasons.
Moreover, Li Xingye asked Zhao Lin for the position of Qingzhou prefect, and he must have discussed it with Zhao Lin in advance. It would be foolish for the prince to oppose it.
Zhao Chenhan's nails dug deep into the flesh.
At this moment, he also hated Li Jingzhong.
Li Jingxian realized that he had made a mistake and quickly tried to make amends: "Second brother is right. Why not ask Xima to go with Zhao Lin? It can be considered as doing something for the future pillars of the country."
The Prince's Groom is not literally responsible for washing horses, but an official who assists the Prince and teaches him political affairs and literature, equivalent to the Prince's advisor.
This is an official of the fifth rank.
Li Jingxian sent him out to show his sincerity.
"Your Highness, this is inappropriate. Zhao Lin is so talented, he should be honed in the Imperial Academy and not rushed."
"Indeed. Sending Zhao Lin to Qingzhou now would be like forcing things to grow too fast, and it would easily lead to his death."
"Your Majesty, let Zhao Lin be the Imperial Academy."
Many ministers said this.
Are you kidding? Everyone here has worked their way up through experience. You're only 17 and you're already a prefect. Won't you be here to take our positions in three to five years?
Of course I can't let you go down.
Although Hanlin belongs to the high-level circle and has a higher status than the prefect, if Hanlin wants to climb higher, it is necessary to be sent out to gain experience.
Zhao Lin now saves himself from those years in the Hanlin Academy. Who would be happy about that?
Besides, a prefectural governor position is so important, who wouldn’t want to grab it for their own people?
So many people opposed it.
Emperor Chengping began to hesitate.
Li Xingye angrily said, "How could you, a bunch of mediocre people, know the ability of a genius? Zhao Lin would be wasting his time staying in the Hanlin Academy."
Fu Chengwang shook his head and said, "Master Li is acting too hastily."
Li Xingye sneered: "You are all jealous and want to suppress him. It's all selfish."
Fu Chengwang said angrily, "Master Li, you are speaking out of selfish motives. Zhao Lin is so young, he is a child in every family, how can he be in charge of a region?"
"Why not?" Li Xingye argued. "Although Zhao Lin is young, he already has relevant experience. Many of the suggestions he made while serving as my advisor were very practical. Furthermore, last year, he served as the Inspector of the Flower and Stone Commission in Jiujiang. His handling of various cases was universally praised, on par with those of veteran officials. If he weren't so young, I would have directly recommended him for the position of Governor."
Wow...
The whole hall was in commotion.
Everyone was whispering to each other.
He didn't even care that the emperor was present.
This shows how much Li Xingye values Zhao Lin.
Zhao Chenhan gritted his teeth, afraid that he would not be able to hold back and scream again.
Zhao Jingzhou looked at Zhao Lin deeply, his eyes full of doubts.
Li Xingye is a well-known person who is fair and selfless. He actually recommended Zhao Lin so much. Is Zhao Lin really that capable?
Fu Chengwang sneered, "Besides openly beating and killing a county magistrate, what else did he do? In my opinion, he should be charged with murder first."
Li Xingye waved his sleeves. "Hmph, I won't waste my breath with you. Your Majesty, I guarantee with my life that Zhao Lin is absolutely qualified to be a prefect and govern a state. Please give him a chance."
Fu Chengwang said without hesitation: "Your Majesty, please do not be deceived by Lord Li. Let Zhao Lin serve as a Hanlin for three years to gain some experience."
The two men confronted each other, neither willing to back down.
Emperor Chengping looked at this and then that, not knowing how to make a decision.
"His Majesty."
Prime Minister Li Chengqian stepped forward and said, "Master Li and Master Fu both have their reasons."
Isn't this nonsense?
Emperor Chengping looked very unhappy.
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