Chapter 323: An Unconventional Path
"You said that Prince Rong's Mansion would be loyal to the emperor." Chu Qinghuang spoke calmly, looking towards the imperial study room in front, "Chu Xuanyi, you should remember this sentence carefully."
Chu Xuanyi lowered his eyebrows: "I remember."
"I appoint people on their merits, whether they are relatives of the royal family, ministers of aristocratic families, legitimate sons and concubines, nobles and poor families... As long as they are available and useful, I don't mind promoting them. Even if the father and son of Prince Rong are in the court, you are in charge of the imperial army, Chu Xuan If you want to be a civil servant, even if your incompetent brother can earn a military rank, let Prince Rong's palace become the dominant one." Chu Qinghuang said, "I don't care, but you know my temper."
Chu Xuanyi does know very well.
Strictly speaking, Chu Qinghuang's temperament is not suitable for being an emperor - if she is not too powerful and courageous, such a straightforward temperament is not the style that a king should have.
No emperor in the past dynasties would say these words to his ministers so bluntly.
Being secretive and unpredictable is the impression a king should leave on his subjects. People cannot guess, dare not guess, and must not let people know her thoughts so easily.
But Chu Qinghuang decided not to take the ordinary path.
When it comes to scientific examinations, we have to mention the Ministry of Personnel, because the Ministry of Personnel is responsible for the future promotion, adjustment, rewards, punishments, and demotions of officials.
Chu Xuanyi said: "The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel is from King Ling."
It should be said that the entire staff is under the control of King Ling.
Chu Qinghuang didn't care: "The eldest brother is in charge of the staff department and has not done anything that shouldn't be done for the time being. I will not touch the staff department."
Chu Xuanyi nodded.
He just gave her a little reminder to let her know.
"The same goes for Prince Rong's Palace." Chu Qinghuang said, "No matter how powerful you are, whether you are low-key or public, as long as you don't do anything you shouldn't do, even if the power is overwhelming, I will keep you safe."
He tilted his head and said, "As the heir of the royal family, you shouldn't need me to remind you what you should do and what you shouldn't do."
Chu Xuanyi shuddered slightly, lowered his head and said, "I know."
Chu Qinghuang said nothing more.
What she said was not to warn him, but to give him reassurance.
Prince Rong's family is considered a noble one. Prince Rong still holds great power in the court. His eldest son, Chu Xuanyi, is in charge of the command of the nine-door imperial army. His second son, Chu Xuance, is about to take the scientific examination and become an official. As long as he has enough knowledge and strong ability, Chu Qinghuang will always Don't mind promotion and reuse.
To say the least, she has never thought of suppressing her clan members. To the extent possible, the ministers of Prince Rong's Mansion are definitely more loyal than ministers from other aristocratic families, because they all belong to the royal family and have a natural sense of clan responsibility and honor.
Give him a reassurance that he will do things well in the future and not be always worried and hesitant.
Arriving at the Imperial Study Room, Chu Qinghuang saw a pile of foldable books piled on the table. He flipped through a few books to read, and then ordered to the left and right: "While my father is recuperating, these foldables can be sent to the Imperial Palace. His health is a little weak." There is discomfort, but it does not hinder the review of the memorial.”
The palace people bowed their heads in response.
Chu Qinghuang thought for a while, then turned around and saw a handsome little eunuch standing in the corner, "Come here."
The little eunuch walked over tremblingly, and knelt down with a plop: "Slave...slave Shen Shen Shen...see Her Royal Highness the eldest princess."
"I'm not trying to kill you, so there's no need to be so scared." Chu Qinghuang frowned, "What's your name?"
"Slave...slave Yuanbao."
Chu Qinghuang said: "Go and send a message to this palace, asking all civil servants and generals of the third rank and above to come to the Qinzheng Hall tomorrow morning to discuss matters. There is no need to come too early, just arrive before Chen hour."
After a pause, he added slowly: "If anyone doesn't come, I will take people to search your home."
"Yes, yes." After Yuan Bao finished speaking, he said tremblingly, "Slave... I speak softly. If adults don't believe me..."
"This is my token, you can use it for now." Chu Qinghuang threw the token on the desk, "Behave well, and you will work with me from now on."
"yes."
Chu Qinghuang turned and left the imperial study room.
Yuan Bao is still kneeling on the ground blankly, will he work next to Her Royal Highness the Princess from now on? Is this pie from the sky, or... is it thunder from the sky?
If he behaves badly, will Her Majesty the Princess whip him and strangle his neck?