The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 116: Collaboration to Trick the Old Minister

All the civil and military officials in the court also wanted to know what the empress had done to the young county magistrate whom she valued the most.

Xia Mochu spoke up, "Lord Qin accompanied the Prime Minister in investigating the case, escaping a near-death experience. This minister is very pleased. Lord Qin's talent is obvious to all! Appoint Lord Qin as the Minister of Investment Promotion for the Five Cities, a third-rank official, to take office immediately!"

The empress thought that Qin Zheng was now a second-rank junior teacher, with only a nominal title and no real substance, and this had caused dissatisfaction among many people.

After all, it is indeed against the rules for a seventh-rank county magistrate to directly skip to the second rank.

It is a good opportunity to complete Qin Zheng's grades bit by bit.

Who would dare to say anything at that time?

She decided to start from high to low.

The Minister of Investment Promotion of the Five Cities is of the third rank. If he does a good job, he will be promoted to the Minister of Investment Promotion of the Daqian Dynasty, which is of the second rank.

The minister who was appointed to assist the emperor before was also of the third rank, and the vice-president of the academy was of the third rank.

The deputy district chief of Liangjin Prefecture is of the fourth rank, and the director of the special zone is of the fourth rank.

The second, third and fourth grades are all complete, and the fifth and sixth grades can be ignored, and no one cares.

As long as someone cares, they can fill the gap by simply assigning a task to them!

Minister of Investment Promotion?

The ministers didn't understand.

This is a new word, a new position!

But I was shocked to find out that this position was of the third rank!

Sure enough, the empress is going to focus on training Qin Zheng.

Looking at the expressions of his ministers, Xia Mochu was very proud.

I am just using some new words so that you don't know how much power this third-rank official really has, and to avoid your objection.

"Your humble servant has received the order and thanks the Lord for His Grace. Long live the Emperor!" Qin Zheng had no idea of the Empress's plan.

But the appointment of the Minister of Investment Promotion was indeed agreed upon beforehand.

But, nothing else to reward?

For example, gold, silver and jewelry!

So stingy!

Qin Zheng was very dissatisfied.

But, I don’t dare to ask for it directly!

"I have a report to make!" Qin Zheng said.

The faces of the ministers changed. Who was he going to report?

Who doesn’t know that Qin Zheng is a plague god!

For a moment, all the ministers were worried, not knowing who would be in trouble next.

Xia Mochu didn't know what Qin Zheng was going to do, and was also stunned: "Qin Aiqing, please report."

Qin Zheng said, "I recommend Sima Tiejian, the warden of Beicheng Prefecture, to serve as the censor of Liangjin Province."

The ministers breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that they were recommended, not impeached!

Although it was a bit unexpected, as long as they didn't stuff people into the court, it had nothing to do with them.

Xia Bitu sighed in his heart at this moment. Qin Zheng was officially taking action against the King of the Northern Territory.

Liang Jin, it must have been lost.

Even with Qin Zheng's wisdom and strategy, the Border King Cheng Kun could not protect Liangjin.

Xia Mochu was also surprised.

She didn't expect Qin Zheng to be able to convince the stubborn Sima Tiejian.

Although not going to the Ministry of Justice, going to Liangjin is also good.

She knew that Qin Zheng wanted to arrange some clean people in Liangjin Prefecture.

This Sima Tiejian is suitable.

"I agree! Sima Tiejian will take up his post in Liangjin Prefecture immediately!" Xia Mochu agreed.

"Thank you for your grace!" Qin Zheng said, "Your Majesty, I resign from the position of Vice President of the Continuing Education College!"

Several of the ministers' expressions changed!

Xia Mochu was startled: "Lord Qin, why do you say that?"

Qin Zheng said: "I am too young and my knowledge is limited, so it is difficult for me to convince the public!"

Xia Mochu frowned: "Is there anyone disrespectful to the young master?"

"Your Majesty, I have something to report!" At this time, Taifu Wei Xuelin came out.

Xia Mochu nodded: "Grandmaster, here comes the report!"

Wei Xuelin recounted everything that happened in the classroom in detail.

Finally, he said, "Teacher Qin is knowledgeable and talented. The courses he teaches are new, rare and precious. We students are eager to learn from him, but our new knowledge has been ruined by a few playboys.

"The academy is a key project supported by Your Majesty, benefiting the people for generations to come. Their actions undermine the development of education in Daqian and constitute a grave offense of disregard for the sovereign. I believe this is no child's daring, and there must be someone behind the scenes. I hope Your Majesty will investigate and hold them accountable!"

The ministers were horrified by the Grand Tutor's words. Not only were these reckless children doomed to fail, but their parents were also doomed.

Several ministers were trembling. What nonsense was this old man talking about? Wasn't he trying to kill us?

Xia Mochu's pretty face was sullen as she looked at the Minister of Personnel, Shen Zhongchen: "My dear Shen!"

"I'm here!" Shen Zhongchen came out.

Xia Mochu issued an order: "Put these students on the register and never hire them again!"

"I obey your order!" Shen Zhongchen returned to his post.

"Ministry of Justice, investigate this case immediately and thoroughly. If anyone deliberately undermines education and has ulterior motives, no matter who it is, they will be executed without mercy!" Xia Mochu ordered.

"I obey the order!" Zuo Zhongliang, the Minister of Justice, came out to receive the order.

At this moment, all the ministers were terrified.

Obviously, the empress is going to start a killing spree again.

Many children of ministers in the court were sent to the advanced training college. After all, this was the college that the empress valued the most. Everyone knew that this group of students would be given important positions.

They also hear what happens in the classroom.

Initially, they all thought it was just a mischievous act by a playboy, a common occurrence. But now, they no longer thought so and had to take it seriously. Otherwise, if their children offended Qin Zheng, the plague god, they would also be in trouble.

Everyone thought that they must remind their children when they get back, so as not to lose sight of the big picture and bring disaster upon themselves!

Several ministers had pale faces, and those playboys were their children.

However, they did not dare to plead with the empress at this moment.

Now, the empress is established with majesty.

As long as the empress is angry, everyone is afraid!

At this moment, Qin Zheng suddenly said: "Your Majesty, please show mercy!"

Xia Mochu was stunned: "Qin Aiqing, are you going to plead for them?"

The ministers were also shocked. The students were so angry that Qin Zheng resigned, but he still pleaded for the students?

Qin Zheng said, "They are still young. If you don't give them a chance to reform, their future will be ruined. The purpose of education is to nurture people, not to punish them with a single blow! I believe they are simply being naughty, not being instigated by their parents. I implore Your Majesty to give them another chance."

thump!

thump!

Only after Qin Zheng came forward did those old ministers dare to leave the office.

Now, His Majesty has not yet asked whose children these are. If I don’t take the opportunity to come out, it will be difficult to deal with them when they are named.

This is called voluntary surrender!

After leaving class, kneel down immediately.

"Your Majesty, I have failed to educate my son properly. I beg Your Majesty to forgive me!"

"Your Majesty, I have been a naughty subject. I will punish him severely when I return. Please have mercy on me, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, when I return, I will have my rebellious son apologize to the Young Master..."

"Your Majesty, when I return, I will confine my daughter to her house and discipline her strictly..."

At one moment, seven or eight ministers knelt down, including civil officials and military generals.

Xia Mochu pretended to be silent.

She had known about this for a long time and had already discussed it with the Grand Tutor to help Qin Zheng cheat these old ministers out of their money.

At this moment, I am laughing in my heart. Usually, you all pretend to be honest and upright, but I want to see whether you are truly honest and upright!

Xia Mochu glanced at the Minister of War Qu Zhengzhuo and the Privy Council Censor Guo Pingxi.

Among those troublesome students was their son.

But Qu Zhengzhuo and Guo Pingxi pretended nothing had happened.

Still so arrogant? Well, let Qin Zheng take care of you!

"Since Lord Qin has such a broad mind, I will leave this matter to you. But if you don't punish them, bad habits will be hard to change! Lord Qin, please handle it as appropriate!" Xia Mochu said.

"Thank you for your grace!" Qin Zheng kowtowed to express his gratitude.

"Thank you Lord for your grace!"

The ministers also kowtowed to express their gratitude.

Xia Mochu looked at An Dehai.

An Dehai understood: "If you have a petition, please submit it. If you don't, please leave the court!"

……

After the court was dismissed, Xia Bitu said goodbye to Qin Zheng. He had to meet with the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple to discuss the case and could not go back for the time being.

But let Xia Jinzhong send Qin Zheng back.

"Let's go!" Qin Zheng pulled Xia Jinzhong and ran.

Xia Jinzhong was puzzled and asked as he ran, "What's wrong, Lord Qin?"

Qin Zheng urged, "We can't give those old guys a chance to apologize. Let's go!"

Xia Jinzhong: “…”

Understood.

If I accept the apology of those old ministers whose children have made mistakes here, how can I cheat them of their money?

If he refuses to accept the apology, doesn't that mean Qin Zheng is not magnanimous enough, saying one thing in front of His Majesty and another behind his back?

Sure enough, at this moment, a call came from behind:

"Master Qin, stop!"

"Master Qin..."

The old ministers whose children had made mistakes came after them, but since this was the imperial palace, they did not dare to shout.

Qin Zheng pretended not to hear, ran out of Nanwu Gate, got on the car and left.

In the carriage, Xia Jinzhong was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, but he said nothing and pretended to be dumb!

Qin Zheng still leaned lazily against the carriage without saying a word.

At the Junior Master's Mansion, Qin Zheng got off the car, and Xia Jinzhong said, "Teacher, Cheng Lanzhou has dropped out of school!"

After saying that, he drove away in his carriage...

Qin Zheng: “…”

Just walked into the backyard.

"The master is back..."

Su Xiaoman ran out of the kitchen.

Her hands and face were covered with flour.

Qin Zheng wondered: "Why did it turn into a little cat?"

Su Xiaoman blushed: "I'm making dumplings for adults."

Qin Zheng was even more puzzled: "Just let Master Ji do it, how can you do it?"

Master Ji was the first wrongfully convicted person rescued from the execution ground after Qin Zheng took office in Hongtong County.

From then on, Master Ji insisted on being Qin Zheng's cook and wouldn't leave even if he was driven away.

Su Xiaoman's pretty face flushed, and she said shyly, "When I learn it, I will make it for adults!"

After saying that, he ran away.

Qin Zheng looked at Su Xiaoman's back and scratched his head: "It seems that the ideological education in the mansion must be paid attention to! Premature love is not good!"

Qin Zheng returned to his study and continued to complete the renovation plan for the northern city area.

Soon, Su Xiaoman came in happily carrying a tray.

There were two plates of dumplings, a bowl of dumpling soup, and a small bowl of mixed dipping sauce on the tray.

"Sir, it's time to eat!" Su Xiaoman put down the tray.

Pointing to one of the dumplings, he proudly said, "Sir, these are made by me. Master Ji said they are better than his. The filling is large and the skin is thin!"

Qin Zheng looked at it and was shocked.

The filling is indeed large and the skin is thin!

But, this is dumplings?

These are just little piglets!