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They seemed quite relaxed and at ease.
He simply picked up a chair at random and sat down on it.
His posture appeared to be lower than that of the ministers standing around him.
However, their aura was as if they were sitting at the highest point in the world.
With a calm expression and leisurely posture, he looked down at the thousands of subjects below him.
Emperor Qing glanced at the old eunuch beside him and waved his hand.
Immediately, someone came over and brought over a few chairs.
Several important officials were seated in the room.
The other officials remained standing respectfully.
Chen Pingping was seated first on the left.
However, due to his physical condition, he was in a wheelchair, which made him appear somewhat unusual.
Several ministers sat beside Chen Pingping.
Fan Jian, the Vice Minister of Revenue who enjoyed the Emperor's deep trust, was among them.
To Emperor Qing's right was Chancellor Lin Ruofu.
He was naturally a high-ranking official with special privileges, and he sat on a round stool.
This Lin Xiangsheng was handsome with delicate features and bright, piercing eyes.
Anyone who sees him will sigh and think that he must have been a handsome man in his youth.
His beard was slightly gray.
It seems that he was also exhausted from working day and night on state affairs.
And sitting right next to Lin Xiang.
These were several officials from the Ministry of Rites who were reviewing the exam papers and supervising the imperial examinations this spring.
Guo Youzhi, the Minister of Rites, also came and stood to one side.
Officials from the Hanlin Academy and the Tongwen Pavilion were also present.
Emperor Qing's deep eyes calmly surveyed the crowd.
After a moment, Youyou asked.
"What official position should I give Su Yu?"
"Tell me everything."
Chen Pingping's head drooped slightly, looking listless.
She looked as if she was about to fall asleep.
Clearly, Chen Pingping was not keen to be the first to answer this question.
He wanted to hear what the rest of the group had to say.
What is His Majesty's attitude?
And that notorious treacherous minister remained unmoved.
His official robes seemed a bit too long today.
Therefore, he would only occasionally lower his head to glance at his official robes to see if they were covered in dust.
In the end, it was the Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy who spoke first.
"Your Majesty, this old minister suggests that Su Yu be admitted to the Hanlin Academy."
“He can be appointed as a compiler, starting as a sixth-rank official.”
The Hanlin Academy was a place for nurturing talent and cultivating future leaders.
He was responsible for compiling books and history, and drafting imperial edicts.
A prestigious and respectable position is a stepping stone to becoming a high-ranking official.
The elder statesman who spoke valued Su Yu's scholarship.
As for only being given the title of compiler, it was probably because Su Yu was still young.
They still need more experience and training.
Emperor Qing's expression remained unchanged, and he did not speak.
However, Guo Youzhi, the Minister of Rites, stepped forward and respectfully bowed.
"In my humble opinion, Su Yu is exceptionally talented."
"He can enter the Ministry of Rites and serve as an assistant secretary."
The official rank of the fifth grade is now higher than before.
The ministers knew that this Minister of Rites had always been a protégé of the Crown Prince.
Last night, Su Yu became a sword god with a single sword strike, and also won the title of top scholar.
It seems that Guo Youzhi desperately wanted to bring Su Yu into the Crown Prince's camp.
However, this Minister Guo is perhaps a little too cautious.
Or perhaps, they're just being stingy.
He's only a fifth-rank official, so his sincerity in trying to win people over doesn't seem very strong.
Moreover, as everyone knows, the Ministry of Rites holds a high position.
However, it also had no additional income and was always known as a "clean government office".
This official position is not even as good as the position of compiler in the Hanlin Academy.
At least the position of compiler is closer to His Majesty.
A close advisor to the emperor is certainly better than a junior official in the Ministry of Rites.
In response, the Grand Secretary who had just suggested that Su Yu enter the Hanlin Academy...
He also gave a cold snort, which carried a hint of contempt.
Guo Youzhi, however, simply smiled gently, seemingly unconcerned.
With these two setting an example, the other ministers also began to discuss the matter.
The official positions offered were all increasingly higher than the last.
They were only thinking about how to win Su Yu over to their side.
They didn't care at all whether Su Yu was too young.
The saying goes, "The law does not apply to everyone," because there are many people involved.
They were naturally not worried that His Majesty would accuse them of forming cliques for personal gain.
After all, someone like Su Yu is exceptional in both talent and knowledge.
They will definitely be highly valued by His Majesty in the future, so it's best to win them over as soon as possible.
A buzzing sound suddenly filled the room.
"Your Majesty suggests..."
"Your Majesty believes..."
"Su Yu deserves it..."
"..."
Emperor Qing simply picked up the ginseng tea and took a sip.
He ignored the ministers and let them make their own suggestions and debates.
Emperor Qing glanced at the Vice Minister of Revenue who was sitting in the corner in a daze, and said indifferently.
"Minister Fan, what brilliant ideas do you have?"
"I heard that Su Yu used to be a teacher at your residence."
"I suppose you also have some ideas about what kind of position would be suitable for Su Yu."
His Majesty spoke, and everyone fell silent.
Following His Majesty the Emperor's gaze, it fell upon the Vice Minister of Revenue sitting in the corner.
Logically speaking, this meeting should be held...
Fan Jian, a mere vice minister, is not qualified to be here.
But the officials also knew that although Fan Jian's position was not high, he was deeply trusted by His Majesty.
Therefore, his arrival was not surprising.
However, he did not speak during the conversation.
They must have known that this matter had nothing to do with their Ministry of Revenue.
After all, Su Zhuangyuan was a refined scholar.
How could they possibly be allowed to manage those money-grubbing matters within the Ministry of Revenue?
Unexpectedly, His Majesty called on him to speak.
The courtiers were thus forced to speculate.
Does His Majesty intend for Su Yu to join the Ministry of Revenue?
Fan Jian was taken aback for a moment, then respectfully cupped his hands in a salute.
He smiled slightly and said calmly.
"If Your Majesty wishes to ask me, then I will speak frankly and without reservation."
Emperor Qing glanced at Fan Jian and sneered.
"If you have something to say, then say it quickly."