Chapter 426 Qu Kangde
It will take some time before all the officials in the Inspection Department are reassigned.
However, a large number of irregular official documents from relevant officials have already begun to be shipped into the audit department.
Ah Jiao and Ah Man arrived with a squad of Thousand Bird Guards to help.
A large notice board was also erected in front of the Inspection Department.
However, there was nothing on it.
The recruitment notice for the inspection guards was personally delivered to each department by Ah Jiao and Ah Man.
This assessment by the Inspection Department is not open to the general public.
Instead, they were selected from the yamen runners who were already on duty.
There are many twists and turns in this matter, and a newbie like me can't handle it.
Seeing the mountain of official documents, Zhang Dong and the others scratched their heads guiltily.
Are you suggesting we show this to them?
Qin Jinzhi glanced at Zhang Dong and the others' faces and suddenly asked, "I haven't asked you yet, but before I left the military camp for the State of Chu, I hired a tutor to teach you to read. How's your learning going?"
Zhang Dong and his companions, feeling even more guilty, glanced around nervously.
Qin Jinzhi took a breath in silence.
At this moment, Ah Man at the door called out, "Commander, someone requests an audience."
Those who arrive at this time are either the Empress Dowager's or the Empress Dowager's people.
As soon as Qin Jinzhi came out, she saw an old man with gray hair who was panting after taking only a few steps being helped by Aman.
Upon seeing Qin Jinzhi, the old man quickly said, "This old minister, Qu Kangde, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, greets the Inspector."
The six ministries were allocated positions, with one Minister and two Vice Ministers assisting him.
Qu Kangde was originally a secretary in the Ministry of Personnel, and he was promoted to vice minister of the Ministry of Personnel along with Xie Yanqing's father, Xie Cheng.
The Ministry of Personnel was in charge of a range of matters concerning the selection, transfer, promotion, demotion, and bestowal of titles and privileges upon civil officials in the imperial court.
This is a major event in the court. While the five great families still exist, His Majesty cannot easily dismantle them with a single blow. However, he is fully aware of the situation of all the officials in the court.
Qu Kangde was the emperor's eyes and ears in the Ministry of Personnel.
That's why Qin Jinzhi was able to so precisely target and eliminate the powerful families one by one when she wanted to make a move against them.
Qin Jinzhi held Qu Kangde's wrist, "Mr. Qu, there's no need for such formalities."
The group of people walked into the office.
When Qu Kangde entered the room and saw the piles of official documents, he felt like he couldn't catch his breath.
Seeing Qu Kangde's appearance, Qin Jinzhi couldn't help but wonder if her grandfather was abusing the elderly.
She cleared her throat. "Mr. Qu, your office will be repaired tomorrow. You can tell me what you need and how many people you need, and I will help you prepare."
Qu Kangde grinned, "Thank you for your consideration, Inspector. Then I won't stand on ceremony."
Aman, standing to the side, held a booklet and a pen, ready to take notes.
"Your Majesty, I need twenty copyists who are fast and ten sorters who have a photographic memory. Please have the inspector prepare the writing materials according to the amount needed for a thousand books. In addition, I also need a bedroom. I will stay at the Inspection Office until this matter is completed."
Aman stared wide-eyed at Qin Jinzhi; this was quite a grand display!
Qin Jinzhi, however, said without changing her expression, "Once everything is ready, I will send someone to pick up Elder Qu."
Old Qu nodded with a smile, then took out a folded book from his sleeve.
"Inspector, this is what His Majesty asked me to give you. Please take a look."
Qin Jinzhi took the document and said, "Aman, take Master Qu to have some tea and rest. We'll send him back to his residence later."
Qu Kangde was helped into the reception room by Aman with small, quick steps.
Opening the folder, one finds the names and positions of several people.
This means that Qin Jinzhi can choose the people she likes and can use from among them.
His Majesty was in such a hurry to send Qu Kangde over.
He must have some skills.
Zhang Dong walked over and said, "Young... Inspector, this old man doesn't seem to be in very good health."
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "You can't judge a book by its cover. You all look so dignified, but who would have thought that you can't even read a few characters!"
Before the smug looks on everyone's faces had even faded, they started making faces.
Qin Jinzhi came to her senses and said, "I will invite the tutor back to the manor, and all the guards must be literate. The guards of the Prince of Zhenbei are illiterate, which is laughable. If they go out to investigate cases in the future, they will be sold off without even knowing how much silver they were sold for!"
A chorus of wails erupted from the crowd.
Qin Jinzhi stepped forward and said, "There will be an assessment every ten days. If you fail the assessment, your salary will be deducted."
"Young Master!!!"
For the past three days, Qin Jinzhi has been extremely busy.
All the yamen runners who entered the Inspection Department this time were personally examined by Qin Jinzhi.
Qin Jinzhi is now highly controversial, but she is also a very sought-after person.
Those who managed to climb this golden branch in the capital all rose rapidly in rank.
Leaving aside others, the current favorite of the emperor, Minister Leng Wendong, was originally just an unknown Imperial Censor, but now he holds a high position and great power.
If you're not careful, you'll die a horrible death in the power struggle between these princes.
However, if one can enter the Inspection Department, one will be considered as one of the Princess Zhenguo's people.
The Thousand Bird Guards were incredibly powerful, something these ordinary yamen runners could deeply feel.
Many officials also personally brought their sons and nephews to visit Qin Jinzhi.
Qin Jinzhi never expected that one day someone would come to her asking for favors.
Three days later, Qin Jinzhi sent someone to bring Qu Kangde to the Inspection Department.
Because Qu Kangde needed so many people, a separate courtyard was set up for him.
The front area was converted into offices, while the back rooms were used for rest.
However, after only one morning, Ah Man came over with a mysterious look on his face and said, "That old man is quite amazing."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"
Ah Man said, "You'll see when you go and take a look."
Qin Jinzhi nodded and stood up. "Let's go. We can go see if Elder Qu's body can adapt."
The two arrived outside Qu Kangde's courtyard.
The voice inside was very loud.
“Li Yan, from the Li family of Zhao County, did not participate in the examination. His family acted as guarantors to take the place of the Jiangzhou student. Qiao Bin’s appointment was irregular and he needs to be re-examined.”
Qin Jinzhi stood at the door, where Qu Kangde stood with his hands behind his back, muttering to himself.
Ten sorting officers separated the official documents according to the prefecture and county.
Nineteen scribes were responsible for copying the archives.
There is also a list of oral officials.
This Mr. Qu is truly remarkable.
He remembered all these officials.
All you need to do is mention the official's name.
He not only knew how officials were appointed and whether it was in accordance with regulations, but he also remembered their backgrounds and related families very clearly.
You have a photographic memory.
Qin Jinzhi smiled as she looked at Qu Kangde, who had completely transformed into a working man and no longer appeared old and frail.
"Let's go, don't disturb Elder Qu."
Ah Man said in disbelief, "Is this still the same old man who was panting heavily yesterday? He's a completely different person!"
Qin Jinzhi said, "You have ambitions, and so do these older gentlemen. After being frustrated for half their lives, they will naturally shine when they can finally realize their grand ambitions."
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