Chapter 224: Cannot bear to part with (1/2)

Chapter 224: Cannot bear to part with

Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations

What was the slyness of the old? What was understanding the Emperor's intent? Left Prime Minister Yu Yiping used his actions to tell all of the officials present that he was the person who knew the Emperor's heart best.

At this moment, Emperor Lin Mubai's expression finally seemed somewhat at ease.

This was the exact outcome he wanted. Even though Fang Zhengzhi was an ordinary citizen, his performance in the Imperial Examination, regardless of whether it was the theory examination or the combat examination, all proved that he was indeed a talent who could be nurtured.

Since that was the case.

He naturally couldn't recruit him forcefully.

The same knife cuts bread and fingers. Emperor Lin Mubai knew this very clearly. But, he needed this sword, the sword that could rebuild an awe-inspiring Great Xia Dynasty. But, he didn't wish to turn Fang Zhengzhi's heart cold because of this.

Hence, he had to grant great kindness. And, it had to be true great kindness.

Donating a sword.

And receiving unparalleled rewards in return, and also the opportunity to enter the Imperial Government. To an ordinary citizen, this was enough. Of course, he could grant Fang Zhengzhi even more benefits. However, Fang Zhengzhi was still too young.

The young had to face obstacles and difficulties. One couldn't reach the sky in a single bound.

Emperor Lin Mubai respected Fang Zhengzhi's abilities. However, Fang Zhengzhi was ultimately still an ordinary citizen. He had to strike a balance and not lose the support of the noble families.

”Council Official Qiao, are there currently any formal appointments available?” Emperor Lin Mubai finally spoke.

When they heard Emperor Lin Mubai's words, the officials present were slightly taken aback. Even though his words were very simple, the two words formal appointments expressed the Emperor's intent.

He was about to gain an appointment directly?

Entering the government at fifteen years old, and holding a formal appointment once he entered. Such kindness of the Emperor was exceedingly rare in history. It was clearly evident that Emperor Lin Mubai held Fang Zhengzhi in high regard.

As the officials were taken aback, nobody bothered to consider whether Fang Zhengzhi would be willing to surrender the sword. From their viewpoint, since the Emperor intended to obtain the sword, could the opinion and views of an ordinary citizen still be considered an opinion?

The Minister of Manpower Official 'Qiao Dean' stood out at this moment and lightly rubbed his greying beard. This expression was calm, but inside, he was rapidly considering how to reply this question.

He understood the intention of the Emperor, but Emperor Lin Mubai didn't make clear what rank he was considering. This caused him some difficulty. If he announced an appointment that was too high ranking, the officials might be against it. If he announced one that was too low, he feared that the Emperor would blame him.

”The Wen Tian County in the Wu An Capital of the Southern Nation seems to be lacking a county head…” Minister of Manpower Official Qiao Dean asked probingly. A county head was a rank seven official appointment. This was already very hard to achieve.

Furthermore, to be in charge of a county was an extremely important appointment.

”Fang Zhengzhi is still young, a county head is in charge of the lives of many citizens and require some experience. It is too chaotic and the location is a little too far. I can't bear for this to happen.” When Emperor Lin Mubai heard Minister of Manpower Official Qiao Dean's words, he shook his head lightly.

When the officials heard this, they were taken aback once again. This meaning of this last sentence was very clear. Don't tell me he wishes for Fang Zhengzhi to remain in the Yan Capital?

Then, he would become a real Imperial Official.

Among the Imperial Officials, the smallest appointment was already almost rank five.

Rank five?!

An ordinary fifteen-year-old citizen who had just passed the Imperial Examination was about to be appointed as a Rank Five Official. This Emperor's kindness was something almost nobody in history could match up to.

Minister of Manpower Official Qiao Dean also wiped off the beads of sweat that formed on his forehead at this moment. He had never thought that Emperor Lin Mubai would hold Fang Zhengzhi in such high regard.

The Emperor's intent was already obvious, hence, he naturally knew how to reply.

Just as he prepared to speak.

A voice sounded out from outside the door.

”Your Majesty, outside the room, Xing Qingsui of the Stabilisation Constabulary, Yan Xiu of the Yan family and Nangong Mu of the Nangong Nobles wishes to meet Your Majesty.

”Qingsui? Isn't he heavily injured? Why would he meet me? Yan Xiu and Nangong Mu… Isn't Nangong Mu injured as well? Quick, welcome them in!” When Emperor Lin Mubai heard the voices from outside, he nodded his head.

A look of doubt and suspicion formed on the faces of the officials when they heard the voices outside. Yan Xiu requesting to meet the Emperor wasn't something that they hadn't expected.

However, what was the reason Xing Qingsui and Nangong Mu requested to meet the Emperor?

Both of them were injured in the combat examination. Why did they come all the way to the palace instead of resting their injuries?

Could it be that something happened to the Stabilisation Constabulary? Or, there was an important matter from the Nangong Nobles?

That's not probable…

If something really happened, it was sufficient to send somebody to report it.

Fang Zhengzhi stood quietly within the room. He was also somewhat confused. He didn't tell Yan Xiu that he was going to meet the Emperor. Furthermore, he had only met with Xing Qingsui and Nangong Mu once in the combat examination. Xing Qingsui and Nangong Mu had specially requested to meet the Emperor just because of him?

He had truly never imagined this.

Very quickly, Xing Qingsui, Yan Xiu and Nangong Mu walked in. Xing Qingsui was carried on a stretcher by four guards. Even though he was wearing a black official robe, there were still bloodstains visible on his chest.

”Subject Xing Qingsui hails Your Majesty.” Once he entered the Throne Room, Xing Qingsui crawled up from the stretch and kowtowed onto the floor. His body trembled as he bit his lips tightly. He was evidently in extreme pain.

”Subject Yan Xiu hails Your Majesty.”

”Subject Nangong Mu hails Your Majesty.”