Chapter 445 Delegation of Power
The next day, all the officials went to court.
The Crown Prince saw that Qin Jinzhi was unharmed.
His face was gloomy and extremely unpleasant.
However, officials in Guanzhong jointly submitted a memorial requesting His Majesty to bestow the title of Princess Zhenguo.
When the emperor and empress discussed this matter in the main hall, they couldn't hide the smiles on their faces.
A rebellion broke out in Guanzhong, and the people were massacred. Flood victims from Jiangnan were relocated to Guanzhong.
However, there is a large population but limited land, leading to food shortages.
It was Qin Jinzhi who transported the supplies from her own fiefdom.
They also told the disaster victims that the imperial court had not abandoned them.
It will definitely help them rebuild their homes.
The memorial submitted by officials in Guanzhong to the imperial court requesting imperial favors and the memorial requesting rewards reached the emperor's ears in just three days.
Princess Zhenguo truly deserves to be the future master of the Zhenbei Army.
Concerned about the country and its people, with the world in their hearts.
The Emperor said, “The Princess Zhenguo has the world in her heart, which comforts me greatly. Since it is the will of the ministers in Guanzhong, I cannot refuse them. The Empress and I will go back and discuss it carefully to come up with a reward worthy of the Princess Zhenguo.”
Eunuch Hong, standing to the side, noticed that even the emperor could barely suppress the smirk on his face.
Look, none of the bestowed titles in the world are worthy of their princess; they need to find one that is.
Your Majesty, sometimes you really don't need to pretend like that.
At this time, an official submitted a memorial, saying, "Your Majesty, the officials who need to be re-evaluated have already arrived in the capital, but the examiners have not yet been appointed. I propose that Princess Zhenguo serve as the examiner. Princess Zhenguo is upright and honest, and will surely repel the evil spirits."
Qin Jinzhi stepped forward and said, "The assessment of officials requires veterans who have served in the court for many years and have a certain understanding of the officials' performance. I am still young and cannot shoulder such a heavy responsibility."
The officials found some of the points reasonable, but the evaluation of officials was also a matter of offending people. It required not only sophisticated interpersonal skills, but also the ability to intimidate officials coming to the capital. Most importantly, it required a person's character and talent to convince others.
The Inspection Department, which was in charge of this matter, did not act in the same decisive and efficient manner as Qin Jinzhi had always done.
Even the briefing was so simple that it was extremely hasty.
All the officials were trying to figure out what the Emperor and Empress and Qin Jinzhi were thinking.
Why do we do this?
After hearing this, the Empress asked, "Is the Minister of Personnel here?"
Upon hearing the sound, Wu Wenguang stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I am here!"
The Empress spoke in a majestic voice: "The assessment of officials is closely related to the Ministry of Personnel. Princess Zhenguo is still young and lacks experience. You have been an official for many years, so you will be the chief examiner for this assessment. The Emperor and I will also send two other officials to assist you."
Upon hearing this, Wu Wenguang's eyes lit up immediately. "Your subject obeys!"
This is a major event that will make him look good in front of the Emperor and Empress.
The officials already had some understanding of Wu Wenguang's strength from the last time.
Who would have thought that there would be three people in the court as ruthless as Wei Lao!
After the court session, Cui Ying asked with some doubt, "Why didn't you take the job as an examiner? If they were to cheat behind the scenes, wouldn't the examination be meaningless?"
Qin Jinzhi looked at Cui Ying and asked, "Do you think the officials of Jin are afraid of me?"
Cui Ying pouted and looked at Qin Jinzhi, "Don't you know what's going on?"
Qin Jinzhi laughed out loud, "Since you're afraid of me, how dare you cause trouble under my nose? Where am I supposed to find these ungrateful chickens to make an example of?"
Cui Ying turned around, and sure enough, her worries were unnecessary.
It would be a miracle if Qin Jinzhi's mind didn't work for even a moment.
Cui Ying caught a glimpse of the Crown Prince walking towards Qin Jinzhi out of the corner of her eye and immediately said, "I'm leaving now."
As soon as Cui Ying left, the Crown Prince walked up to Qin Jinzhi.
"Jinzhi now holds several positions, and your uncle doesn't know what to call you anymore. Should I call you Commander Qin, or Inspector Qin?"
Qin Jinzhi looked at the Crown Prince, "Uncle, what do you want with me?"
The Crown Prince took a step closer. "Uncle has news of the Orchid Grass. This is not the place to talk. When you have time, Jinzhi, come to the Eastern Palace and Uncle will discuss this with you in detail."
Qin Jinzhi smiled as she looked at the Crown Prince.
"Uncle is so kind to me. How can Jinzhi not appreciate your kindness? I will definitely go to the East Palace later."
The Crown Prince placed his hand on Qin Jinzhi's shoulder with a loving expression, saying, "Ziyi only has you as his child. I think he must miss you very much."
Qin Jinzhi looked at the Crown Prince with a smile in her eyes, "Father must also miss Uncle very much."
The Crown Prince straightened his sleeves. "Go ahead and get busy. Your uncle is waiting for you at the East Palace."
As Qin Jinzhi watched the Crown Prince's departing figure, her smile grew wider and wider.
She brushed off non-existent dust from the shoulders of her large fur coat.
Why is it starting to get warm in late autumn?
When Qin Jinzhi returned to the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion, there were indeed many visitors at the gate.
Wu Wenguang, who refused to go inside, looked worried.
Just as he was thinking about how to break through the encirclement.
My arms were being held between my left and right arms.
A woman's voice said quickly, "Don't speak."
Wu Wenguang looked at the two women; weren't they the two highly skilled maids who served the princess?
Yun Jin and Yun Que, supporting Wu Wenguang, quickly broke away from the crowd.
Wu Wenguang also shut his mouth and quickly left with the two men.
The three entered the palace through the back door.
Wu Wenguang was taken to Qin Jinzhi's study.
Qin Jinzhi was writing something with her head down. "Does Lord Wu want to see me about something?"
Wu Wenguang stepped forward and bowed. “Princess, today His Majesty and the Empress appointed me as an examiner. After court, they summoned me to the Imperial Study to ask me for my opinion on the other two examiners. I had no suggestions for them, so I came to ask the Princess if there are any suitable candidates.”
Qin Jinzhi dipped her pen tip in ink. "Lord Wu is now the Minister of Personnel. Shouldn't you know best what kind of official is suitable for what kind of work?"
Wu Wenguang was taken aback, his expression becoming somewhat respectful before he said, "It was my fault for being foolish. The princess is always so cunning. I don't even need to use my brain when I work with her. I'm relying on her for everything. I deserve to be punished!"
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "The officials who are being re-evaluated will be going to the capital soon, so Lord Wu should hurry up."
Wu Wenguang immediately said, "Your Majesty, I will return to the Ministry of Personnel now. Your Highness is tired from official duties, please do not overwork yourself. I will take my leave now."
Qin Jinzhi hummed in agreement.
When Wu Wenguang turned around, his eyes were filled with disbelief.
The princess is relinquishing power.
She was even willing to delegate power to her ministers.
He had always thought that Qin Jinzhi's ultimate goal was to centralize imperial power.
Even if new powerful families are supported to check and balance each other, the ultimate goal is still to have all power in the hands of the royal family.
That's why they help these unknown little people.
Delegation may seem like just two simple words.
But for those in positions of power, it is as difficult as climbing to the sky.
Whether it was the Emperor and Empress's intention or Qin Jinzhi's intention.
With such a ruler, how could the State of Jin not prosper?
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