Daming: Grandpa Emperor, please get up and sit on my throne!

"Please speak, sir." The young eunuch said respectfully.

"Just say that a month ago, His Majesty offered two prizes, and they were settled. It was Xia Yuanji, a student from the Imperial Academy, who won the first prize."

"For this reason, His Majesty has made another decision that goes against his ancestors, directly promoting a commoner student to the rank of Third Rank Official, Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue."

"Let Lord Zhao spread this news."

Ma Sanbao lowered his voice and gave the instructions with ease and familiarity.

He had done this kind of thing many times for Zhu Yunhuan.

In fact, it’s still the same thing.

In order to get things done well and successfully, it is necessary to give enormous power, information, etc. to the people below. Zhu Yunhuan has never been reluctant to give this information and power to the people below, but this is definitely not unconditional.

Qin Kui knew part of the truth about the Alchemy Department and had some understanding of the Industry Department. On the surface, he was the most favored and trusted civil official by Zhu Yunhuan. Under his management, the Ministry of Industry, which was originally at the bottom of the six ministries, now has a status at its peak. Therefore... Zhu Yunhuan made him become a lone official step by step.

And now, here at the Ministry of Revenue.

With this prize and official appointment as a guide, there will undoubtedly be a series of financial reforms in the near future.

In this series of financial reforms, with Xia Yuanji's talent, he must have been able to integrate the various economic concepts brought by Zhu Yunhuan from later generations like a sponge, and play a vital role in this reform.

Zhu Yunhuan naturally also had to prepare in advance.

Take out insurance in advance for possible risks.

Of course, a kite must be tied with the strongest string so that it can be safely controlled in your hands and retrieved at any time.

The same principle applies to employing people.

So Xia Yuanji, who had risen to prominence like a rocket, became the third-rank Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue...

This was Zhu Yunhuan's strategy of killing four birds with one stone:

One is that Zhu Yunhuan recognized his ability and gave him a reward sincerely;

Second, it is a great favor to show your appreciation for your kindness;

The third is to effectively prepare and lay the groundwork for future fiscal reforms;

Fourthly, it was also a kite string that Zhu Yunhuan tied deliberately.

While being envied by others, he was also isolating the future financial lifeline from the other ministers. He was made a lone minister like Qin Kui, so he could only serve Zhu Yunhuan well and would not easily stray from the right path and escape from control.

Xia Yuanji's achievements and reputation in history are indeed good.

But Zhu Yunhuan never over-trusted people's hearts, nor did he over-underestimate the impact that huge power, status, wealth, energy... might have on people.

"Yes, I understand. I will go to the Jinyiwei Yamen to find Lord Zhao right away." The young eunuch beside Ma Sanbao took note of his instructions carefully and responded humbly.

Then he left in the direction of the Qianqing Palace and disappeared into the night.

……

the other side.

Yu Xin and Gu Pu left the Qianqing Palace together and walked a long way under the palace wall until they came to a quiet and deserted corner.

Gu Pu then took a deep breath.

Breaking the silence between the two, he lowered his voice and said, "Master Yu, you are in a hurry to return to the Ministry of Revenue. Is it not just because of official business?"

"You toiled tirelessly for many years to reach the position of Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, and then persevered for many more years before finally taking this opportunity today to be promoted to Left Vice Minister. Since we are the only two here, I am not afraid to reveal more. Your Excellency, are you unwilling to accept this?"

These words naturally touched Yu Xin's heart. A young man was given the rank of third grade right from the start, which was the same as his position, and only slightly lower than his. Even a clay man would be furious.

In the dim yellow candlelight under the palace wall.

Yu Xin showed a guilty look on his face, his eyes flickered, and after a moment's hesitation, he said, "Master Gu, are you willing to accept this? A young man of common origin has suddenly become your immediate superior, holding the rank of Third Rank."