Crown Prince of the Empire, I quit!

Emperor Qian died just like that, as light as a feather.

No one from the court saw him off, they just arranged for the ceremonial officials to keep everything simple.

All this was just a small episode for Qin Ming, he still had a lot of other things to do.

Early in the morning, Qin Ming received news from the palace guards.

"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Chen is back!"

Hearing the name, Qin Ming washed his face and went out of the palace to greet him.

This time, not only Chen Shimao came, but also a group of officials brought by Chen Shimao.

Qin Ming was too lazy to peacefully resolve the many problems of officials in the court.

The simplest way is to make a major change!

In recent years, he has asked Chen Shimao, Qian Cai and others to discover many outstanding officials in various places.

So he was promoted quickly and placed in important positions.

However, although this solved the hidden dangers of internal affairs, it also caused these innocent officials who gradually gained power to gradually become infected with corruption.

Qin Ming’s solution to this problem is very simple.

He instructed Chen Shimao to establish the performance evaluation system, which included everyone in the entire official system.

There are two comprehensive performance appraisals every year.

Those who pass can continue to govern, and those who fail will be demoted.

If you pass the test multiple times in a row, you will be promoted. If you fail multiple times, you can just leave.

When this method was first introduced, many people were dissatisfied.

But under the iron-blooded tactics of Qin Ming, Chen Shimao and others, this assessment method was finally implemented forcefully.

This also allows them to screen out a group of people who can really get things done.

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"

Outside the capital, in a carriage arriving from afar, Qian Cai waved to Qin Ming with a smile.

After approaching, Chen Shimao and a group of officials saluted Qin Ming.

"I am here to see you, Your Majesty!"

"Everyone, get up."

Qin Ming personally helped Chen Shimao up and slowly said:

"The court affairs are piling up, and I think you'll need to work harder these few days. I've already discussed the specific positions and assignments with Prime Minister Chen on the way here, and I've also informed you all."

"No problem, Your Majesty!"

The various local officials present were now considered to be in charge of the imperial court.

Basically everyone got promoted, and accordingly, the responsibilities they assumed also increased a lot.

"Let's get to work now!"

They were ready to enter the six departments as soon as possible.

But Qin Ming was not in a hurry. Instead, he turned his head and looked at the imperial city that was faintly visible at the end of the long street in the distance.

"Let's go, follow me to see the capital."

"Your Majesty...what is this for?"

The money material is a bit strange.

Chen Shimao glanced at the strange atmosphere on both sides of the street and suddenly started to think.

"No need to ask any more questions."

Pulling Qian Cai's sleeve, Chen Shimao followed Qin Ming directly.

Qian Cai also waved to the back, and hundreds of officials followed Qin Ming and began to walk through the bustling capital.

Along the way, many people watched this scene curiously.

"Is that an official from the Southern Dynasty?"

"Hush! What Southern Dynasty? Now they are all called officials of the imperial court!"

"I hope these people can cash my bills."

"What the hell, all crows are black anyway, changing a group of people is useless."

When Qin Ming came over, he did not ask the guards to clear the streets.

Therefore, the voices of the people's discussions soon reached the ears of these officials.

Not only were the bills not exchangeable for silver, but there were also many livelihood issues and the drawback of extremely high taxes.

As they walked, everyone at the scene began to look serious.

Chen Shimao also understood Qin Ming's intention of taking them to the street.

"Your Majesty, there is still a chance to resolve these problems."

"Yeah, but there are a lot of things we need to do, this is just one of them."

"What else?"

Chen Shimao was a little surprised.

Qin Ming looked at the palace wall that was getting closer and closer, and whispered:

"Teacher, you will know it soon."

After walking for nearly an hour, they finally arrived outside the imperial city.

At this moment, bursts of miserable wails suddenly came.

"Who is crying outside the palace?"

Qian Cai curiously poked his head out from the crowd.

Suddenly, they saw a group of officials who had originally followed Emperor Qian kneeling in front of the palace gate.

When they saw Qin Ming coming, they immediately became energized and stopped crying. A group of people rushed over and knelt in front of Qin Ming.

"Your Majesty! Please allow us to be buried with the late emperor!"

"Um?!"

When these words were spoken, Chen Shimao and others were all stunned.

But then they understood what these guys were going to do.

They want to retreat in order to advance.

When the new Emperor Qin Ming ascends the throne, he will surely be eager to seek talented people.

If all the old ministers of the previous dynasty were killed at this time, not only would they be infamous, but they would also make talented people in the world afraid to join them.

But even so, they still came here to seek death.

In fact, what they wanted in their hearts was not to die, but to let Qin Ming use them again.

"What nonsense."

Chen Shimao snorted coldly, a hint of coldness flashing across his face.

After capturing the capital and gradually unifying the north and the south, a group of shameless officials appeared outside Qin Ming's palace.

They have been using the excuse of sacrificing their lives to force Qin Ming to give them a position.

But the reason why Emperor Qian suffered a crushing defeat was not only due to his own problems.

These officials also have many problems.

Qin Ming didn't dare to use them.

Today they dare to gather in front of the palace gate and cry for the late emperor at his grave. Tomorrow they will dare to run to the imperial study and force him to abdicate for their own interests.

Looking at the crying crowd, Qin Ming said to Chen Shimao in front of everyone:

"Teacher, take them in to do some work."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Chen Shimao quickly guessed what Qin Ming meant.

Letting them watch Chen Shimao lead the Southern Dynasty's troops into the palace means that the positions originally held by these officials within the court have been taken by others!

What else are you worried about?

"Your Majesty! No!"

"Your Majesty, the court has a lot of complicated affairs. How can we get them done by sending a bunch of new people?"

Seeing that Chen Shimao's men were about to enter the palace, all the officials of the former dynasty suddenly screamed miserably.

Their eyes were filled with despair.

This is their last chance.

If you don't catch it, you will have nothing in the future.

A sneer appeared at the corner of Qin Ming's mouth.

After wearing each other out for so long, this group of people finally showed their fangs.

"Aren't you all going to accompany the late emperor? What does the official position I assign to you have to do with you?"

"Could it be that there are still people who want to stay in the court and continue to serve as officials shamelessly?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was speechless.

Qin Ming did not give them a chance to explain and continued:

"It just so happens that there are quite a lot of positions in the capital recently. If anyone wants to do something, that's fine."

"really?"

This has piqued everyone's interest.

They rubbed their hands quickly and looked at Qin Ming expectantly.

Qin Ming smiled and said:

"But you all need to participate in the performance evaluation system I have established. Those who fail will be permanently expelled from the court!"

"Come on, I won't force you, you can choose for yourselves!"