Transmigrated into a female county magistrate during a famine, leading her country to prosperity

But rosewood is different.

Rosewood is precious and grows slowly. It would be a shame if it were cut down.

There is only one sun in the sky, and the two are competing with each other. If people can only choose one, most people will choose to cut down the easy-to-grow osmanthus tree.

After this introduction, Eunuch Hong understood.

Osmanthus tree - Tongan County Seal Shop.

Rosewood-aristocratic family.

"I understand." Eunuch Hong's heart was pounding. He stroked his chest and whispered, "You are doing this for the good of Lord Shen..."

Lord Shen had "broken into" the court at lightning speed, which had already made many old guys unhappy. If His Majesty had publicized this news in the court before the Tongan Seal Shop was completed, then this thick and lush "Osmanthus tree" might have been chopped down at any time.

The emperor nodded, "You are not so stupid. Compared with sharing the profits with the cloth shop, this is actually what makes me happiest. But I cannot publicize it now."

Everyone thought he was happy to get 30% of the silver, but compared with the students in the world, what was 30% of the silver?

Shen Zheng did what he had always wanted to do but couldn't do - it was because he couldn't do it himself, not because he didn't dare to do it.

Most of the officials in the court are from aristocratic families, and the situation in the Zhou Dynasty has just stabilized, so he cannot act too harshly at once.

But it would be the same if Shen Zheng did it.

Shen Zheng can stand before students all over the world, fight for them, compete for them, seek benefits for them, and play the villain.

As the emperor, he stood high up and looked at the overall situation. While playing the good guy, he also took action at the right time to clear the obstacles for her.

Just wait for the right opportunity and get ahead of all the officials.

"Hong Banban," the emperor called, "come down and collect all the books in the collection, preferably rare copies. As long as they are useful, pack them all up and send them to Tong'an County for me."

As the emperor, he can still lend a helping hand to Shen Zheng now.

......

The Queen was afraid of the cold, so the charcoal in Jingren Palace was the hottest burning in the entire harem.

All the palace maids were sent away, but the queen pushed back the letter handed to her by the emperor.

"The harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs, and I will not look into the affairs of the court."

"The Queen didn't even read the letter from Shen Zheng of Tong'an County?"

"Shen Zheng..." The queen sat dignified, but her expression wavered for a moment, and finally shook her head and said, "No. But... Your Majesty can reveal some to me inadvertently."

In fact, even if the emperor didn't say it, the things that happened in the court would eventually reach the ears of the queen.

She is the queen. "Not allowed to interfere in politics" and "not allowed to know" are two different things.

The emperor chuckled and talked about the events of today's court session, "...Although this 30% profit has gone into my private treasury, countless eyes are watching it. It is said to be mine, but in fact it is not entirely mine."

The only difference from the silver in the national treasury was that when he really wanted to use the silver in the private treasury, he didn't have to explain to that old man Ji Benchang.

"Thirty percent!" Even though she was the queen, she couldn't hide her surprise.

She knew the quality of cotton cloth. The cotton cloth business in Tongan County must be a long-term business. The long-term profit of 30% could make more money than many other industries.

"Lord Shen is still so courageous." The Queen sighed, "He donated all his grain to the east before, and now he has given half of the big profits to your Majesty. What a pity..."

She paused here, shook her head and chuckled.

The emperor tilted his head and asked, "What's a pity?"

The Queen moved the dessert plate in front of her and said, "It's not a pity. I was just thinking wrongly. I just felt a little bit sorry. Why isn't such a talented and beautiful person a woman from an aristocratic family? If that's the case, I can call someone to the palace to take a look."

She picked up a piece of dessert and gave it to the emperor, then smiled and shook her head, "But I changed my mind. If I let Lady Shen be the daughter of a noble family, it would not be my wish for her well. Instead, it would be my narrow-mindedness for my own selfish desires."

The emperor took the snack and seemed to be thinking about something.

It’s not that being a girl from aristocratic family is bad, but people like Shen Zheng are born to be officials.

She is capable, ambitious, and knows exactly what she wants. She is a clear stream in the officialdom.

The word "clear stream" is no longer a compliment to other people, but it is real praise to Shen Zheng.

Perhaps there are many people like her in this world, but the only ones who can enter the court and be seen by all officials are the Yu family and Shen Zheng.

"The Queen wants to see Shen Zheng?" The Emperor put down his snacks and took a sip of tea. "It's easy."

"How is it easy?" The queen frowned slightly. "Although Lady Shen is a woman, she is also a court official. Not only is she not allowed to enter the harem, but she is still far away in Liuyang Mansion."

Even if he really wanted to meet her, he would have to wait until two years later when Shen Zheng returned to Beijing to report on his work, and then look for an opportunity.

"You." The emperor took her hand and placed it in his palm. "The rules and regulations of the harem have trapped you. Shen Zheng is not allowed to enter the harem, but you, the queen, can leave the harem, and you don't have to wait too long."

How big is the imperial palace? In addition to the harem, there are several front halls, and in addition to the front halls, there are several palaces for entertaining guests.

Are there not enough places where the Queen and Shen Zheng can appear at the same time?

The queen smiled dignifiedly, "I am obsessed with your appearance, but... why don't you have to wait too long?"

She had a guess in her mind.

Sure enough - "Not long after the New Year, it will be my mother's birthday. The palace will hold a banquet, and all officials and foreigners will come to congratulate. Shen Zheng..."

The emperor looked outside the palace and said, "Shen Zheng has made great achievements. Ordinary local officials cannot compare with him. It is not impossible for him to report his work every year. He can also celebrate the birthday of his mother, and the queen will be able to meet him at the banquet."

Annual performance review?

The Queen looked a little embarrassed, "Your Majesty, Liuyang Prefecture is quite far from the capital. Reporting on work every year is a bit...?"

Is it too tiring? It takes almost a month to go back and forth.

The emperor shook his head, "I am not being selfish. It's just that Shen Zheng has already caught the attention of all officials. If I don't summon her to the capital in advance to familiarize herself with the government, it will be difficult for her to gain a firm foothold when she returns to the capital after her term is over."

Some plans are better made early.

It was the first time that the Queen saw the Emperor take the initiative to pave the way for court officials. As a woman herself, she was naturally happy for Shen Zheng.

Ever since the day when the emperor, against all odds, opened up the imperial examination, she had been looking forward to having a woman enter the court and catch the eye of His Majesty.

It’s not about love, but about the woman...she has been silent for too long.

She worshipped the Queen Mother and admired all the women in the world who were like her.

"Your Majesty is very thoughtful." The queen was dignified and her smile made people feel like spring breeze.

The two talked for a long time, but neither of them could remember anything.

——According to the rules, those who can attend the palace banquet must be officials of the fifth rank or above.

But if they really remembered it, it might not be such a difficult thing.