Chapter 458 Extra: The Person the Officials of Da Yu Fear Most (Part Two)
After marrying Lian Qianli, Shen Qingyue handed over the management of the messages sent from various places by Chun Buwan to Emperor Xiao Wu.
Emperor Xiao Wu thought that he would let his cousin live a peaceful life for two years first, and then he would ask his maternal grandfather to find someone to take over the job.
Who knows...
The person sent by Lord Shangguan only stayed for three months before quitting.
What trivial matters are these!
The price of meat in the market went up by two coins today. A few new people arrived at the government office, and I had several sets of clothes made...
They report everything here.
He originally thought he was seeing major events like disasters, bandits, or unusual activity.
And that's it?
In just three months, Emperor Xiao Wu felt that his ears and eyes had lost their function.
Emperor Xiao Wu also knew that sorting out useful information from the daily news sent from various places was a huge undertaking.
But he hadn't expected that he would quit after less than three months.
However, this also shows that not everyone can do this...
Emperor Xiao Wu remained silent, watching as Lord Shangguan also began to feel overwhelmed by this matter.
Finally, a year later, after replacing at least three people, Lord Shangguan resigned himself to his fate.
He's really not cut out for this job.
"Your Majesty! As for the matter of Chun Bu Wan Teahouse, this old minister is... unable to attend to it all."
Emperor Xiao Wu smiled.
"Grandpa, what are you saying! You have so many capable people under you, how could they not even handle this little thing!"
My cousin usually just glances at things casually, and she can handle them very well.
"Could those people who work in government offices year-round not even be able to handle this?"
Emperor Xiao Wu's words were a barb disguised as a smile.
Lord Shangguan sighed.
The emperor's grandson is too clever; the officials below him are having a tough time!
"Your Majesty, the affairs of Chun Bu Wan are not under the jurisdiction of the Six Ministries! It is normal that they are not familiar with them."
Perhaps Your Majesty should retract the matter of "Spring Never Ends" to the inner palace!
"After all, it's private property!" Lord Shangguan quickly said.
Emperor Xiao Wu nodded in satisfaction.
"Was this the result of discussions between my maternal grandfather and the people from the Six Ministries?"
"Yes! All six ministries agree that the matter of Spring Festival not being held late does not fall under the jurisdiction of any of the six ministries," Lord Shangguan said solemnly.
Emperor Xiao Wu then sighed.
"In that case, I have no choice but to transfer the affairs of Chun Buwan to the inner court."
From now on, all expenses will be paid from the Imperial Household Department.
This is a matter for the royal family!
Lord Shangguan couldn't have asked for it more.
You should take it back right away!
If he still can't figure out what the emperor's grandson is planning by now, then he's wasted all these years as an official.
Isn't it just to shut everyone up?
See, it's not that I don't want you to do it, it's just that you really can't do it!
From now on, it's under the control of the Imperial Household Department. I can appoint whomever I want, and none of you can interfere...
Lord Shangguan also noticed.
Ever since my subordinates took over the news about "Spring Never Ends," all the news coming up from below has been trivial matters.
Why bother compiling all this information and submitting it? Wouldn't that just make things difficult for myself?
So, just hand over the affairs and let the emperor do whatever he wants!
In this way, Emperor Xiao Wu took over all of Chun Buwan's affairs into the inner court.
However, at this point, he was still in no hurry to hand these matters over to Shen Qingyue.
Because Shen Qingyue is pregnant.
Didn't you see that all the aunties who were traveling abroad changed their plans and came back?
If he were to hand over these matters at this time, his aunt would definitely be angry.
And so it went until Shen Qingyue gave birth to her daughter. Just after the full moon celebration, when Shen Qingyue had just finished her postpartum confinement, Emperor Xiao Wu came to visit.
Shen Qingyue had no way to refuse.
The fact that the emperor's cousin came to visit meant that he had made up his mind.
If she were to refuse, it would truly be disrespectful to the imperial family.
So Shen Qingyue took over all of Chun Buwan's affairs again.
In less than a month, Shen Qingyue restored the Spring Festival Gala information management affairs, which had been in chaos for almost two years, to their original state.
Another month passed, and Emperor Xiao Wu specially designated a piece of land for Shen Qingyue to use as an office.
Empress Huangfu once secretly asked Emperor Xiao Wu why he didn't entrust this matter to the Ministry of Personnel.
"I have read those news reports, and most of them are related to local officials."
In terms of the functions of the Six Ministries, it should belong to the Ministry of Personnel.
My cousin just finished her postpartum confinement period; if she takes on these responsibilities, it will inevitably affect her relationship with her husband.
Emperor Xiao Wu snorted.
"What? Does even Qianli dare to have wicked thoughts?"
If he dares, I will have him castrated before entering the palace.
Ruoxi, it's not that I don't understand my cousin, but that no one else is suitable to do this.
Officials in the six ministries have always formed cliques and engaged in corrupt practices. Once they enter officialdom, even the lowest-ranking county magistrates and registrars will think about choosing sides.
If they wanted to hide something, it would be too easy for them.
I want to create such a department.
Royal direct control, specifically to watch over them.
As long as they do something bad, I will know.
Similarly, if I do good deeds, I will know!
Only in this way will officials restrain themselves, although it cannot fundamentally eliminate corrupt officials.
But as long as it can be contained, that's fine.
"At the very least, I need to know what the people want to say and do! That would be good for Dayu," Emperor Xiaowu said solemnly.
After listening to this, Huangfu Ruozi thought for a moment and nodded.
"It's just... I'm afraid my cousin will have to work hard!"
"It's alright, I'll just give you more."
My cousin just gave birth to a daughter, right? I'll bestow upon her the title of Princess Funing! If Cousin Yao is busy, she can come to the palace to keep you company often!
Empress Huangfu agreed upon hearing this.
I happen to have children myself, so I'll take care of them together!
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