The first county magistrate in history

Lu Dong laughed: "Hehe, sir, Tian Zhubu has been promoted. Do you want to recruit him to be the chief clerk in Hongtong County?"

Qin Zheng sighed. "I think he's completely disillusioned with power. It would be a shame if he really retired. Zhang Mingli can't handle it alone, so it's better to let him develop in Hongtong County. Although it's a waste of talent, it's better than wasting it. However, I will try my best to keep him in Liangjin. If the empress is not confused, she will definitely send an honest official to take charge of the situation."

Qin Zheng did not hide his thoughts from Lu Dong. As long as they were from Hongtong County, they would be absolutely loyal to him and Hongtong County.

"Your Excellency is wise. I will do it right away!" Lu Dong left.

Qin Zheng went back to the house to continue working.

"Sir!" Soon, Hongwu appeared at the door.

Qin Zheng was startled: "What's the matter?"

Ever since she took Hong Wu in, she has been living in seclusion. This is the first time she has taken the initiative to look for Qin Zheng.

Hong Wu nodded: "Something happened!"

Qin Zheng put down his pen: "Come in!"

Hong Wu walked in, bowed, and said, "Sir, I am grateful for your help. I have no way to repay you, but I have always wanted to share your worries. I heard that you don't have a chief clerk for your case, and I have some talent. I can take notes during your trial. I can also do some copying and writing work! Please don't misunderstand me, I can't be a legal advisor or chief clerk. I just want to help you."

Qin Zheng looked at Hong Wu.

He hadn't confirmed Xiao Man's discovery, but he had already put her on his key surveillance list.

"Okay!" Qin Zheng agreed.

Seeing Qin Zheng's agreement, Hong Wu showed a delighted expression: "Thank you, sir. Hong Wu will take her leave!"

Qin Zheng nodded.

Hongwu left.

Qin Zheng looked at her back and frowned slightly. He didn't know why Hong Wu suddenly wanted to help him, but keeping her by his side would allow him to observe her personally.

Early morning court session in the imperial palace.

Xia Mochu looked at the civil and military officials arguing with each other, and sighed in his heart, how could the great Daqian Dynasty be filled with these selfish and useless ministers?

She was helpless because these old ministers were the team left by her father.

When the emperor was around, they behaved very well, but when he left, their true natures were revealed.

Even though she had just killed several court officials some time ago, she was unable to stop their desire to fight for power.

She had just mentioned that there was a vacancy in Liangjin Mansion and asked them to recommend a candidate, but the argument started.

"Shut up!" Xia Mochu was overwhelmed by the noise.

Only then did all the officials shut up.

Xia Mochu said, "Since the talent you selected isn't recognized, I recommend one person: Qin Zheng, the Imperial Envoy for Disaster Relief. He has made invaluable contributions to this relief effort. Given Qin Zheng's abilities, being a seventh-rank county magistrate is truly a waste of talent. The post of Governor of Liangjin Prefecture is vacant, so let him take it. Are you satisfied?"

This sentence was like thunder exploding in the court.

Many ministers' expressions changed drastically.

Their own person was not selected, and this seventh-rank county magistrate got the chance. This is not acceptable.

The Northern King's disciples were a little confused. They had already received instructions to stop Qin Zheng from entering the court at all costs.

Although the King of the Northern Territory did not say that Qin Zheng would not be allowed to be the governor of Liangjin Prefecture, how could Liangjin Prefecture fall into the hands of outsiders?

"Your Majesty, this is impossible. Qin Zheng is only a seventh-rank official, and the governor is a second-rank official. This is against the law."

"Your Majesty, Qin Zheng did indeed make contributions in providing disaster relief, but he also committed atrocities. I understand that he not only falsely conveyed the imperial edict and Your Majesty's instructions, but also overstepped his authority, causing the Liangjin Governor to become ill, imprisoning him, and killing officials. This is a serious crime of deceiving the emperor, and he should be punished according to the law!"

"Your Majesty, Qin Zheng has some talent, but he is, after all, a country bumpkin. He has no respect for the law and Your Majesty, and is lawless. Such a person should not be given too much power, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous!"

"Your Majesty, I heard that he also forged the Imperial Sword. Such a serious crime deserves severe punishment, and no further rewards should be given!"

"His Majesty……"

For a time, these civil and military officials stopped fighting among themselves and all turned against Qin Zheng.

Xia Mochu knew this would happen, and asked calmly, "Where did you get this information from? Since you're so well-informed, then you knew long ago that the officials in Liangjin Prefecture were seriously derelict in their duties?"

At this word, all officials fell silent. If they said they knew, it would be considered as knowing and not reporting, shielding the crime, and deceiving the emperor.

Xia Mochu's expression suddenly turned cold and stern, and he said, "Should I punish you as well?"

All the officials trembled.

Xia Mochu continued, "Has any of the officials Qin Zheng dealt with been wronged?"

All the officials bowed their heads. It must be said that none of the people Qin Zheng dealt with were wronged.

Xia Mochu snorted coldly: "Who said that he falsely conveyed the imperial edict and my oral order? Who said that the Imperial Sword was fake? I tell you, the imperial edict, the oral order and the Imperial Sword are all real!" The ministers were shocked. Really?

Xia Mochu actually didn't want Qin Zheng to be the governor of Liangjin.

She was also afraid that she could not control Qin Zheng.

What if this guy turns the entire Liangjin into the iron wall of Hongtong County and becomes independent?

What she wanted most was for Qin Zheng to enter the court and keep him by her side to give her advice.

She knew the moral character of these civil and military officials, and some decisions could not be made directly, otherwise they would be rejected. Therefore, playing hard to get was the best strategy.

It makes her sad to think about it. As an emperor, she has to exercise her power by killing people to intimidate others.

But you can’t kill people every day, otherwise you’ll become a tyrant.

"Qin Zheng has made great contributions in disaster relief. It would be inappropriate not to reward him. The world still thinks I am a tyrant and that my Daqian Dynasty doesn't know how to appoint the right people..." Xia Mochu said thoughtfully:

"Since the person you nominated cannot be accepted by everyone, and you do not agree with Qin Zheng's succession, and Liangjin Province cannot be left without a leader for a day... then I will manage it directly!"

"what?"

"Your Majesty will personally manage Liangjin Province?"

"Since ancient times, the emperor has always been the emperor, the supreme ruler. How could he have a part-time job as a provincial governor?"

The ministers were shocked and couldn't believe it.

There was a lot of discussion.

At this moment, An Dehai and Li Qiuhan laughed in their hearts. His Majesty's strategy of retreating to advance was successful.

Xia Mochu's face darkened, and he looked at the ministers coldly: "Why? Do you think I'm not up to the task?"

The discussion among the ministers came to an abrupt halt.

"It's settled!" Xia Mochu didn't give them any more chances.

She didn't want to serve as the governor of Liangjin concurrently. Her real purpose was to turn Liangjin Province into a test field.

Qin Zheng’s decision-making plan in the governance measures for Hongtong County gave her great inspiration.

This pilot program has actually been tested and is mature.

Because Hongtong County is an example, it has been a great success.

She wanted to take control of Liangjin Mansion in her own hands and then hand it over to Qin Zheng for pilot operation.

She is the emperor, and she has always believed that she has unlimited power and the world belongs to her.

But the reality is that not only is the place controlled by certain people, but she, the empress, has also been almost sidelined.

From the moment the border troops returned to the court without permission and surrounded the imperial capital, and even the border soldiers ignored her as the empress, she was completely awakened.

If you want to control the world, you must control everything.

Emperor is just a title. If the people below listen to you, you are the emperor.

If I don't listen to you, you are nothing!

At this moment, although the ministers were unwilling, they could do nothing about it.

After all, this is the empress.

In the past, they did dare to deny the Empress's decisions, but times have changed.

When they thought of the court officials who were killed, they could only shut up.

Since the empress is so determined, she is obviously prepared to be rejected. Who knows who will be in trouble.

Fortunately, their opponent's camp failed to capture the governor, so it was a draw.

Xia Mochu finally managed to intimidate these old men and said, "Qin Zheng must be rewarded. Since you are all afraid of forcing things, how about this: we appoint him the Princess's Junior Tutor. What do you think, my dear ministers?"

The ministers were stunned. The princess's tutor?

This is also from the second rank, but has no real power, just the princess's teacher. It is better than letting Qin Zheng hold the real power.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"I think it's perfect, my lord."

"Wei Chen seconded the proposal!"

Many ministers responded.

The Northern King's disciples were anxious, but the Northern King would not allow Qin Zheng to enter the court.