A Luo acted vigorously and resolutely, and within half a month, the case of selling officials from the Ministry of Personnel was clearly investigated. All officials involved in the case were sent to the Ministry of Punishment Prison, waiting for the emperor's decree to make a decision.
Qian Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment was old and experienced as an official, so naturally he would not compete with the Crown Princess. When he presented the report to the Holy Emperor, he spoke highly of the Crown Princess and spoke highly of her.
All the ministers sneered in their hearts.
This old money man is really shameless. When he was established in the past, he was the one who opposed the most fiercely. Now he is fawning and fawning everywhere, which is really despising!
Then, Xie Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites stood up and said: "His Royal Highness cares about the court and has never delayed government affairs for his own selfishness. He has spared no effort to thoroughly investigate the case of selling officials from the Ministry of Personnel. Such a selfless mind and diligence for the country and the court.
, I truly moved my ministers and others.”
This flattery made all the ministers' teeth ache and their stomachs churning.
As a high-ranking official, Sir Xie Shangshu, do you still want to maintain your moral integrity?
After despising Xie Shangshu, the ministers deeply despised Xiao Shangshu, Chen Yushi, Zhao Zhongshu Ling and others.
Now it is not convenient for Master Lu to praise the Crown Princess outright. It is not right for a father-in-law to praise his daughter-in-law all day long.
Sheng Hong heard what he heard and found it pleasing to his ears. He looked at A Luo with a smile and said, "All the beloved ministers praised you in unison, which shows that you really do your best in your job."
Ah Luo has the demeanor of a prince who is neither arrogant nor impetuous. She smiled slightly and said: "This is all my responsibility. I don't dare to praise you as adults."
The ministers subconsciously glanced at the Crown Princess's growing belly, feeling rather complicated and subtle.
Even though she was pregnant, she did not leave the court. She went to court every day to listen to and handle political affairs as usual, and she was not squeamish at all. This case of the Ministry of Personnel was even more beautifully handled. Her Royal Highness, the Crown Princess, is really impressive...
To look at Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess in the light of distinction between men and women is undoubtedly a humiliation to Her Highness.
Sheng Hong took in all the ministers' expressions and felt a little sad and sighing in his heart.
As a woman, it is more difficult than a man to make a career, and she is destined to have to pay more. A Luo has already embarked on this path, and there is no room for regrets. No matter how hard and tiring she is, she has to persevere.
Go forward.
This is also the price A Luo must pay.
Sheng Hong suppressed the turbulent emotions in his heart and issued an order in a deep voice: "In the case of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, there are many officials involved. Regardless of the official position, they will all be deprived of their official positions first and then severely punished."
The word "severe punishment" already expresses the emperor's attitude.
All the ministers were shocked and responded in unison.
…
Chen Shangshu returned to the court without shame, and retired from office on the grounds of old age and recuperation. The emperor approved Chen Shangshu's memorial.
After this case, one-third of the officials in the Ministry of Personnel were reduced. The officials involved in the case were either executed, or their families were exterminated and their homes were confiscated. The worst case was that they were exiled to the border and could never return to the capital.
The Crown Princess personally presided over the trial and sentencing of this case, and her iron-blooded methods left an indelible impression on the ministers. It also gave them a new understanding of His Royal Highness.
Although the Crown Princess is a woman, her decisiveness in political affairs is even better than that of today's emperor.
Facing such a prince, no one among the ministers dared to show the slightest bit of neglect.
The Ministry of Personnel is the head of the six ministries. In the past, when there were official vacancies, all the ministers were eager to work hard. But such a big case just happened in the Ministry of Personnel, and the many vacant official vacancies have become a hot potato in the eyes of the ministers.
No one dares to touch it.
Sheng Hong directly handed over the matter to A Luo: "There are so many official vacancies in the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Please think carefully about how to fill all the vacancies. I will give you five days. Once you have thought about it, you will submit a memorial.
Show me."
A Luo agreed without hesitation.
It is never easy to fill an official vacancy. There are official rules in officialdom, and if you want to promote and appoint confidants, you must follow the rules in officialdom. Qualifications and reputation are indispensable.
When a new Jinshi enters the officialdom, he starts as a low-level official of the seventh rank. If he does not stay for ten or eight years, has no outstanding political achievements, and no one in the court to support him, he will reach the top if he becomes a fifth-rank official.
Rank seven to rank five are the steps for lower-level officials.
Rank five to rank three are the threshold for middle-level officials.
Only when you reach the third rank can you be considered as one of the senior officials and ministers of the court. Only then can you truly have the capital to compete for power in the court.
Sheng Hong sat on the throne for more than ten years and promoted and appointed many young Jinshi. Nowadays, most of these Jinshis hold official positions of fourth or fifth rank. Only Lu Chi has truly achieved the third rank or above. Chen Zhan is still working as a third-rank scholar.
In terms of official position, Zhao Qi only has an official position of fourth rank.
A Luo has only been in the court for a short period of time and has not yet truly established his own team. Sheng Hong will entrust A Luo with important matters such as filling the vacancies in the staff department this time, so that A Luo can take advantage of this opportunity to promote and appoint
some young people.
For example, if the third-rank right minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs is dismissed, the vacancy of the right minister will be filled by the minister of the Ministry of Works. Once the minister of the Ministry of Works is transferred, the vacancy will be vacated, and he can be promoted to the position of doctor of the Ministry of Works. When the rank of the minister of the Ministry of Works is reached,
If you have an official position, you can mention your confidants.
Ah Luo has to learn the secrets of this slowly.
…
Five days later, A Luo presented the memorial.
After reading the memorial, Sheng Hong circled a few names with his imperial pen, and then returned the memorial to A Luo: "These candidates are not suitable. You can think about it carefully when you go back."
In the past, Sheng Hong would teach A Luo everything in detail, wishing he could teach her the way of an emperor.
Xie Mingxi disapproved of this approach and calmly reminded: "No matter how good others teach you, they can't understand it as deeply as you do. A'luo is still young, so don't be afraid even if you do something wrong or make any omissions. You have always been
Support her, when will she truly be able to stand alone?"
Sheng Hong took Xie Mingxi's advice to heart and quickly adjusted his teaching method to A Luo.
A Luo was not discouraged even after being rejected. After returning to the East Palace, she summoned the officials of the East Palace to continue the discussion.
Brother You is not an official of the East Palace, so he should avoid suspicion.
However, A'luo was more than four months pregnant and her belly was gradually bulging. Brother You was really worried and shamelessly stayed by A'luo's side. He listened silently and did not interrupt.
There are more than ten officials in the East Palace. The highest official position is the fourth-grade Donggong Zhanshi, and the lowest is the sixth-grade official. You Geer, a humble seventh-grade official, is indeed not qualified to attend if he is not the crown prince.
Brother You is a humble and low-key person. He neither talks too much nor interferes in the affairs of the East Palace. He only focuses on the body of the Crown Princess. At most, when the Crown Princess looks tired, he whispers to remind her that she should rest for a while or drink.
Some tea, some snacks, etc.
Although Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess is a woman, her temperament is not gentle at all. The officials of the East Palace have served Her Highness for more than two years and are all familiar with her temperament.
The Crown Prince opened his mouth, and all the ministers secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Sure enough, Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess, who could not be persuaded by anyone, only listened to the Crown Prince's words and immediately announced that everyone should rest for a while before discussing matters.
