Zhu Houzhao was in Yangxin Palace Hall as usual, looking at the list of newly drafted officials brought by the Ministry of Official Personnel Affairs.
In the previous phase, the elimination of the Eight Tigers involved too many officials in the court.
The Ministry of Official Personnel Affairs also drafted a new official list to fill the vacancy.
However, Zhu Houzhao discovered that the list submitted by the Ministry of Official Personnel Affairs was mostly from rich families, with very few from poor families.
Zhu Houzhao was alerted.
If the descendants of these rich families had real talent, then it would be fine.
If they were all people who wanted to prolong their lives, then wouldn't the matters of the Great Ming Dynasty be gradually abandoned?
At that time.
A suitable disciple of the Humble Class could only stand out?
No way.
I want to test them.
As Zhu Houzhao thought about it, he immediately ordered Eunuch Gao to summon Han Wen, the Minister of Personnel Affairs, and Liu Jian, the Chief Assistant of the Cabinet.
In less than the time for an incense stick to burn.
The two of them arrived at Yangxin Palace Hall.
"I am Liu Jian."
"I am Han Wen."
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Zhu Houzhao waved his hand, signaling the two of them to stand up and get straight to the point.
"The new list of officials recommended by the Ministry of Official Personnel has many wealthy families and very few poor children.
"Zhen wants to know."
"What is going on?"
Han Wen from the Ministry of Personnel took a step forward and cupped his hands.
"Your Majesty."
"The majority of the newly selected members are recommended.”
"It's different from the imperial examinations. There's no threshold and you can sign up for anything in the world.”
"The exam hasn't started this year, so there are many rich families.”
"That's why there are very few Humble Families on this list.”
Zhu Houzhao nodded and pondered for a moment.
"That's right."
"That's understandable."
"Who is the official in charge of recommending?"
Han Wen was stunned for a moment before answering.
"Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Personnel."
"Li Chengfan."
Zhu Houzhao looked at the name list on the table. He placed his right hand on the table and tapped his index finger on the table.
"Although it's a recommendation."
"However, one must also have the most basic talent to be able to hold a position.”
"How about this?"
"After the two of them, zhen will personally test them.”
"Check if they have really read a lot.”
"I will be the referee."
"You and Liu Jian will be the deputy judges and accompany Zhen.”
"How is it?"
When Han Wen and Liu Jian heard that the Emperor wanted to inspect the work of the Ministry of Personnel, they agreed.
"You may leave."
"I will take my leave."
Cao Zhengchun arrived at Yangxin Hall not long after the two of them left.
At this moment, Zhu Houzhao was cleaning his double-stringed precious bow.
"I, Cao Zhengchun, have come by imperial decree."
"Your Majesty, please instruct me."
Zhu Houzhao went straight to the point and said something that Cao Zhengchun couldn't understand.
"Although you only listen to Zhen's orders.”
"But today…"
"If the cabinet asks you for help.”
"Just help me out."
Cao Zhengchun was speechless.
Zhu Houzhao smiled as he looked at the dumbfounded Cao Zhengchun.
"Remember what I said."
"You may leave."
Cao Zhengchun was dumbfounded and had a headache.
The cabinet was looking for him?
How was that possible?
How could a bunch of self-righteous fellows from the cabinet lower themselves to look for him?
It was impossible for the sun to rise from the west!
Cao Zhengchun laughed at himself and left Yangxin Palace Hall.
……
Liu Jian and Han Wen couldn't help but start chatting on their way back.
"Elder, what do you think His Majesty's actions mean?”
Facing Han Wen's question, Liu Jian was also considering the Emperor's words.
"I don't understand it at the moment."
"If you only want to test the true talent of the recommended candidate, then you should be careful.”
"Why are you looking for me?"
The two of them looked at each other, unable to understand the Emperor's thoughts.
Han Wen scratched his head. His casual words woke Liu Jian up.
"Elder."
"Do you think His Majesty is afraid that there's something fishy going on?”
"Is that why he ordered us to be deputy judges?”
Liu Jian was enlightened when he heard that.
How was this a show for him to watch?
They clearly wanted to see his attitude towards the East Chamber!
As the chief assistant of the cabinet, he had the responsibility of supervising the talents of all officials.
The person in charge of recommending the new official was indeed the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Official Personnel, whom he had not even met many times.
Once there was a matter of secretly buying and selling official positions, he would also be unable to escape the crime of dereliction of duty.
Today, the emperor summoned him, but he did not say anything.
However, the meaning behind his words was to let him investigate this Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Li Chengfan!
If there was a problem, he would handle it internally.
However, he was just a civil official. He couldn't even run, let alone investigate.
As Liu Jian thought of this, a person suddenly appeared in his mind.
Cao Zhengchun!
That's right.
It was Cao Zhengchun!
The Emperor knew that he did not have the ability to investigate Li Chengfan, but why did he hint at him to investigate?
It was all about whether he, as the chief assistant of the cabinet, could put down his face and ask the East Chamber for help!
The Emperor wanted to see if he and Cao Zhengchun had listened to the Emperor's words that day!
Thinking of this, Liu Jian came to a realization.
If this person recommended by Li Chengfan knew nothing about poetry and books!
That would be slapping his own face!
Slap the cabinet in the face!
Therefore…
Even if he was slapped in the face, he had to hit himself!
He couldn't wait for others!
Liu Jian thought to himself as he understood the situation. He couldn't help but praise the Emperor's methods.
"Your Majesty."
"I understand."
Liu Jian shook his head with a bitter smile and turned to the East Intelligence Bureau.
"Pavilion elder?"
"Where are you going?"
Facing Han Wen's shout, Liu Jian didn't even turn his head and threw out a sentence.
"I'm going to find my own face!"
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