Now that I have established the Three Provinces and Six Ministries, I have forgotten about the Court of Judicial Review and the Censorate. No wonder I always felt that something was missing. I didn't expect the system to fill in the gaps directly.
An entire department, comprising over a hundred professional officials, was awarded to him all at once; this directly filled a gap in Great Liang.
With Sun Fujia, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, added to the Court of Judicial Review, this reward is definitely no less than any other major prize. This is a complete criminal trial department, a fully-fledged product that needs no further refinement.
Thinking of this, his gaze towards Huang Longsi softened with appreciation, and he murmured, "What a wonderful Huang Longsi! I never expected you to be such a lucky charm, giving me such a pleasant surprise!"
If his loyalty could be locked, that would be even better.
However, his submission is a good start, and I can definitely use him.
Thinking of this, he said in a deep voice, "Minister Huang, please rise. I have high expectations for your future, and I hope you will remember what I said today!"
"Your subject obeys!" Huang Longsi nodded solemnly before standing up.
Lin Yi nodded, then looked at Zhang Zizai.
This guy could have easily been given a ninth-rank official position, but he was quite talented and had even pledged his loyalty to the Great Liang, so he certainly couldn't be treated unfairly.
Thinking of this, he said in a deep voice, " Zhang Zizai, although you are only the second-place scholar and by convention you can only be an eighth-rank official, you have made great contributions to Great Liang and surveyed the sea route to the west."
In addition to awarding you fifty taels of gold, I will also give you a choice.
Alternatively, one could directly join the army and become a seventh-rank captain, where they could later achieve great merit on the battlefield!
Alternatively, I could grant you the position of Director of the Court of Court of Diplomatic Reception, responsible for receiving foreign guests, where you might be able to succeed Xu You in the future.
However, the choice is yours!
This guy has a wide range of abilities; you could even say he's a bandit, since he's the leader of a mountain stronghold with thousands of men, so his strength is definitely not to be underestimated.
With his silver tongue, he managed to persuade the pirates to submit to him; this guy is definitely a promising talent for the Court of Diplomatic Reception.
Letting him deal with those alien races will definitely have good results. After all, this guy is versatile and can even turn into a bandit when necessary, so he definitely won't suffer any losses.
Hiss!
Hearing Lin Yi's words, everyone couldn't help but feel envious.
Zhang Zizai is really cunning; he directly pledged his allegiance to the emperor, giving him a more reliable start than others.
Not only that, but they even have the right to choose, which is an incredible benefit.
However, there's no point in being envious of this; after all, people like us haven't contributed anything, so we can't compare to others.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Zhang Zizai was also secretly pleased, realizing that his decision was indeed correct; otherwise, although it seemed like only a one-rank difference, it would actually take three to five years to advance.
Now that there's a direct choice, that's absolutely fantastic.
However, he fell into deep thought about how to choose, as it concerned his future fate, so he couldn't be hasty.
To be honest, he wasn't very interested in becoming a colonel in the military.
Although he had been a bandit, fighting was not something he liked, and he was forced into becoming an outlaw.
The only problem is what exactly is the Court of State Ceremonial (Court of Diplomatic Reception), and the Emperor said that Xu You could succeed him in the future. That's a powerful figure in the region, so there's definitely potential in this.
Holy crap!
Xu You, standing to the side, couldn't sit still any longer. Zhang Zizai a talented individual. If he could be brought to his side, he wouldn't just have Xu Chu to consult with anymore.
Judging from his previous performance, he is a highly intelligent person.
Thinking of this, he stepped forward and boasted, " Zhang Zizai, you will never regret coming to my Court of Diplomatic Reception."
Not only do we have frequent opportunities to go out, but we also have plenty of beautiful women from other ethnic groups to engage in friendly exchanges, showcasing the prestige of our Great Liang Nation. This is the place for true men!
puff!
Cao Cao, standing nearby, almost burst out laughing. This guy was simply outrageous, even resorting to a honey trap.
You, the Court of Diplomatic Reception, have only a handful of cats and kittens, and you call them beauties!
Cough cough!
Zhang Zizai's lips twitched; he had already made up his mind. He said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I choose the Court of Diplomatic Reception!"
Let me state upfront that we are not here for the sake of exotic beauties, but rather to engage in friendly exchanges with other ethnic groups and to spread the prestige of the Great Liang!
Lin Yi rolled his eyes at Xu You; this guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes was trying to fool honest people.
Well, Zhang Zizai isn't exactly an honest man either; he's as cunning as a devil.
He said in a deep voice, "In that case, you will be the Director of the Court of Court of Diplomatic Reception from now on, under Xu You's Xu You."
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace!" Zhang Zizai exclaimed excitedly.
Lin Yi nodded slightly and looked at Zhang Fengfan was at the very end.
This guy is a one-trick pony, so he's easy to put to work; he'll definitely be a talent for the Ministry of Revenue.
He pondered for a moment and said, " Zhang Fengfan, you are the third-ranked scholar. I have decided to place you under the Ministry of Revenue's Ministry of Commerce, and temporarily make you the Market Supervisor!"
This is a great learning opportunity. As long as you build a solid foundation, your future will be bright!
This guy has a natural advantage in business; having been exposed to it since childhood, he is extremely knowledgeable about business matters.
With a little guidance, taking control of the Ministry of Commerce in the future will not be a problem.
Ministry of Commerce!
Zhang Fengfan was overjoyed and excitedly said, "Your Majesty, I, Zhang Fengfan, kowtow in gratitude for Your Majesty's grace. I will certainly do my utmost to contribute to the Ministry of Commerce!"
Others might not know about this department, but he knew it perfectly well; the Ministry of Commerce was specifically responsible for regulating its own sector.
By joining this department to learn, I've broken free from the limitations of a typical businessman. And with my own abilities, my future is undoubtedly bright.
"That kid!"
Seeing his excited expression, Lin Yi couldn't help but chuckle; this guy was quite a character.
It's understandable, though. For merchants, being able to enter the imperial court was already a rare achievement; it was like taking the first step.
He looked at the other seven people and said, "All seven of you are talented individuals. Your top-ten rankings have already proven yourselves. It's a pity that you made a slight mistake in this palace examination."
However, you will also be highly valued by the imperial court, but you will start from a lower position.
Although the starting point is low, it doesn't mean it's bad, because it allows you to hone your skills more. Once you've accumulated enough experience, your future will be limitless.
This statement is true; these people's talents have been proven, and they will be promoted much faster in the future, since they are people whose backgrounds are well-known.
"Thank you for your guidance, Your Majesty!"
The other seven were overjoyed, not expecting the emperor to say such a thing, which immediately lessened their previous frustration.
They are all intelligent people. The emperor used words like "training" and "accumulating knowledge and experience before unleashing it" to almost imply that he would give them important positions.