The monarch and the prime minister discussed this matter in the study room for a long time.
After Xiao Yuan finished handling some important government affairs, he also said: "As for the Chuanjiang Weir, I would like to go to Longyou, because the post of Xuzhou County Governor must be Zhang Jingrui. What do you think, Prime Minister?"
After hearing this, Liu Yuzhi thought about it and said: "Whether it is from the perspective of military geography, economy, people's livelihood, or politics, Xuzhou is the top priority. The king wants to appoint Zhang Jingrui. I have no objection to this, but I’m afraid your Majesty will have to postpone the trip to Longyou for a while.”
"Why is this?" Xiao Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly.
Liu Yuzhi said: "According to the news received by the Ministry of Rites, the envoy of Xuanguo will visit our country in the near future."
"Can't we just let the Ministry of Rites receive this matter?" Xiao Yuandao said.
"But Your Majesty, the visitor is Yao Tingyu, the Prime Minister of Xuanguo. If he is received by officials, it will be a loss of state etiquette." Liu Yuzhi said.
Needless to say, the identity of the Prime Minister at that time, Yao Tingyu's arrival, further explained King Xuan's intention, and also showed that this trip was important because it was a state matter.
After hearing this, Xiao Yuan was stunned for a moment, then narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "This Prince Xuan is interesting. In this case, I will wait for the announcement of the Prime Minister for a few days."
After finishing speaking, he felt a little tired and waved his hand: "Prime Minister, please leave."
"Yes, I will retire. Your Majesty, please pay attention to your health and don't overwork yourself." Liu Yuzhi quickly saluted.
This guy, Xiao Yuan really wanted to beat him up. He was obviously the one who gave him so many bamboo slips, and all of them were big things. Now it was good, but he said he should take care of himself!
After working in the study all afternoon, Xiao Yuan also went to Zhong Duoduo's place during dinner time.
On the round table, delicacies were placed one after another. Zhong Duoduo was holding a bowl of fresh soup and put it on the table in a hurry.
"So hot, so hot..."
Her cute and stupid look made Xiao Yuan laugh. He pulled her to sit next to him, pointed at the dishes on the table and said, "Did you make all of these?"
"Of course!" Zhong Duoduo raised her little head proudly.
"I don't believe it." Xiao Yuan curled his lips.
"You, you look down on people!" Zhong Duoduo shouted, suddenly anxious and seemed full of grievances.
Seeing her charming face and aggrieved look, Xiao Yuan smiled heartily and said, "Okay, okay, I'm just kidding you. You can just leave these things to the people below, why bother doing it yourself."
"I want you to take care of me..." she said softly with her small mouth bulging, which seemed to have become a mantra.
Xiao Yuan shook his head, then picked up the chopsticks, first put some of Zhong Duoduo's favorite food into her bowl, and then took a bite himself, nodding his head: "Well, it tastes really good."
"Really?" After receiving his praise, Zhong Duoduo immediately beamed with joy. Not to mention how happy she was, she quickly scooped him some fresh soup: "Here, try this..."
In the evening, Xiao Yuan was a little exhausted from traveling all the way, so he prepared to rest early.
Beside the bed, Zhong Duoduo carefully undressed and undressed him. After arranging and hanging up the royal clothes, she couldn't help but hug him gently and said softly: "Husband, I miss you so much."
"I miss Duo'er too." Xiao Yuan said warmly, hugged her waist, lowered his head slightly, and pressed his lips to hers.
Her face turned red. She could not hold on in the gentle and passionate kiss of her beloved man, and she soon fell into his arms...
Early morning the next day.
Xiao Yuan seemed to be in very good spirits. After entering the hall, all the ministers knelt down and said in unison:
"I will see you, Your Majesty. I will be king for ten thousand years——"
"Everyone is at peace." Xiao Yuan said casually, then waved his sleeves and robe lightly and took a seat on the throne.
"Thank you, Your Majesty——"
People shouted together again, and after everyone stood up, Yan Ming, the Minister of Rites, was the first to stand up, cupped his hands and said:
"Your Majesty, I have heard that in Guiyang County, there are vacancies at the upper and lower levels, especially the county governor. This is the local governor. He is responsible for the local government and cannot delay it for too long. Otherwise, the place will be unstable."
What he said was not wrong, and Xiao Yuan took advantage of the situation and asked, "In Master Yan's opinion, who can take on this important task?"
Yan Ming did not write any ink, but said directly: "I think that Mr. Chen Zhongshu, the Prime Minister of Zitong County, can be appointed as the governor of Guiyang County."
"I object." Before Xiao Yuan could speak, Zheng Shiwei, the Minister of Household Affairs, stood up and said: "As far as Wei Chen knows, Mr. Chen, the Prime Minister of Zitong County, has been a friend of Yan Shangshu for many years. To recommend an official like this, I I thought it was inappropriate.”
"This!" Yan Ming was in a hurry and was about to explain something, but Xiao Yuan waved his hand and said: "Huh? Don't avoid relatives when promoting talents. As long as you have talent, these are not important."
Hearing this, Yan Ming was determined and immediately began to say: "Did you hear this, Mr. Zheng? What the king is worried about is what a wise king does. Is it because Mr. Chen is my friend that I can't recommend him?" Is this a talent buried in this way?"
"This..." Zheng Shiwei also choked.
Yan Ming continued: "Chen Zhongshu, Mr. Chen, has been self-denial, diligent, fair and honest since he became the Cheng of Zitong County. He assists the county governor and handles people's livelihood and government affairs with ease. He is also selfless and is praised by the local people."
"Master Yan, are you being serious? Where did you hear this?" Zheng Shiwei said.
"I am a good friend of Master Chen. Naturally, I know my friends well. What's more, there are various officials in Zitong, and the Ministry of Personnel has its own files." Yan Ming said calmly.
Seeing him mention this, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but look at the Minister of Personnel.
Seeing this, the latter hurriedly came out and said: "Back to the king, Mr. Chen Zhongshu Chen has indeed made outstanding achievements in politics. If we talk about transferring him to Guiyang, I think it should... it should be possible..."
"What do you mean it should be okay!" Regarding his stammering, Xiao Yuan glared at him fiercely and scolded him unhappily: "After the establishment of the official department, it has become nothing more than a useless thing!"
There is no doubt about his majesty. Such words made the Minister of Civil Affairs kneel on the ground and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, please calm down. I know my sins and I will have to reflect on myself in the future."
"Hmph!" Xiao Yuan glared at him again, then looked around the hall and said, "Do you have anyone to recommend?"
"Your Majesty, I also believe that Lord Chen Zhongshu is not suitable for Guiyang County Governor..."
"Yes, Your Majesty, the local governor needs to have experience in local governance. It does not mean that he has good official performance and is fair and honest. I think it is good to be under the jurisdiction of the Yushi Mansion and to serve the Yushi Yan..."
"How can the officials who compiled the records of Mr. Yan be transferred to different places? Your Majesty, I think that Mr. Wang, the Prince of Shaofu, should be appointed as the governor of Guiyang County..."
A large number of officials came out one after another, talking all over the place.
Xiao Yuan frowned secretly, then threw the bamboo slip of Wang's case heavily and said:
"After the next court, all the documents of the above-mentioned officials will be sent to the study."
"Yes, Wei Chen obeys your order." The latter quickly returned.
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