The six books are from the first grade, and the assistant minister is the second grade.
Yongqi's starting position was at least six departments. As for those small officials who were sent out, there was no need to consider them!
"This child knows that there is a vacancy for the assistant minister of the Ministry of Works and wants to be the assistant minister of the Ministry of Works.”
"Oh, tell me your reason."
" If a worker wants to do a good job, he must first sharpen his tools. I've researched a major invention at home, called the 'steam engines'. It can convert heat energy into mechanical energy. If I can develop it, the ships of my Qing Dynasty will be able to travel on the Wangyang Sea without worrying about power problems. The Emperor can use this to expand our territory. The efficiency will be greatly increased."
Now, only opening up new territory could attract Qianlong.
The people of Ying had already developed the steam engine, leading the first industrial revolution and achieving the power of the " Empire of the Sun Never Sets "!
Yongqi naturally couldn't tell this proud and complacent Qianlong that this was something that belonged to the English.
Qianlong definitely wouldn't use it. He said that it was developed by his children, which meant that it was a child's toy. Naturally, he didn't care about playing with it. If he had the chance to play with it, Yongqi would have the chance to promote it. The reputation of the inventor of the steam engine was very high.
Qianlong was very surprised. He thought Yongqi would say that he would go to the Ministry of Personnel or the Ministry of Revenue, which held real power, but the Ministry of Works, which was the last of the six ministries.
Among the six departments, the Ministry of Personnel was in charge of the appointment and removal of officials, so it had the most power.
The Bureau of Rites was in charge of the laws of the imperial court. Although it did not have much authority, it was indeed the most respected of the six departments.
The Ministry of Revenue was in charge of finance. War, disaster relief, and repairs were all approved by the Ministry of Revenue, so their status was extremely high.
The Ministry of Justice was in charge of the law and was in charge of various criminal laws and prisons.
The Bureau of Military Personnel was nominally in charge of the military affairs of the court, but the military power was indeed in the hands of the Emperor.
The Ministry of Works was in charge of the construction of palaces and irrigation works, so its authority was the lowest among the six ministries.
Qianlong thought for a moment and asked seriously,""Yunting, is there really such a powerful object? You can make it?" This time, he asked Yongqi as the emperor.
The current Qianlong wasn't stupid, but he didn't really believe that such a thing existed. The main reason was that Yongqi didn't have much talent since she was young.
Yunting was Yongqi's surname. The 20-year-old Yongqi was already an adult and was usually very steady. Qianlong asked very cautiously.
"Yes! I'm already familiar with the principle. Give me three months and I'll definitely be able to create it.。”
"Alright, then you can go to the Ministry of Works and take on the position of assistant minister! Try it out for three months. If you can't make this object, then you'll go back to the study room and obediently wait for me to arrange other tasks for you.”
Qianlong was very interested in the steam engine described by Yongqi, but he did not believe that Yongqi could make it.
If Yongqi, a prince who had only studied for a few years and had never done any craftsmanship, could make it, then what were those guys from the Ministry of Works doing?
Qianlong wasn't an idiot who thought that his child would definitely be better than those professionals. Even if he was better, he wouldn't be this good.
Hearing Qianlong's obvious disbelief, Yongqi didn't care and said,""Your Majesty, if your son can create it, what reward will I get?”
Yongqi quickly winked at Ling Fei. It was normal for a son to ask for something from his cheap father.
"Yes, emperor, if Yongqi is created, what reward should we give? The emperor can give him the title of prince.”Ling Fei also helped to act coquettishly.
As expected, she was a woman who understood her mother the most and was good at scheming.
Your concubine immediately knew what Yongqi wanted.
If Yongqi held a real position in the Ministry of Works, it would be more advantageous for the competition for the throne. She could obtain the support of officials in advance. She had a deep relationship with Yongqi. In the absence of children, she naturally hoped that he would be close to the position of Crown Prince.。
To Yongqi, as a prince, the rank of official was not important because it was something that Qianlong could decide with a single word. The ministers would not object. To Yongqi, what was important was the title of nobility.
Looking at Yongqi and then at your consort, Qianlong said,"Good! Report to the Ministry of Works tomorrow. Three months later, I will personally test this "steam machine" that you mentioned. If you can make it, it will be a great contribution to the Qing Dynasty. Why not give you the title of Prince?”
Qianlong did not plan to make Yongqi a prince so early. He only wanted to wait until he was older.
"Hehe! Thank you, Imperial Ma, thank you, Imperial Mother." Yongqi winked at her again.
The imperial concubine glared at Yongqi angrily, blaming him for not discussing this matter with her in advance.
Yongqi's eyes expressed her apology.
Compared to the other princes, this was Yongqi's advantage. He was closer to Qianlong.
Whatever Yongqi wanted, she could just say it directly. Qianlong would not have any qualms. After all, this child had saved his life before.
Seeing that the matter had been settled, Yongqi immediately took her leave.
I want to be a prince, and then I want to be a crown prince and an emperor.
Of course, the prince could directly ask for it, but the crown prince and the throne had to be more reserved.
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