(If you want to hear more of your voices and receive more of your suggestions, search for "qdread" and follow us now to support "The Sage of Confucianism and Taoism"!) Ou Mo said, "I don't know what you are afraid of. The barbarians will move south in early winter next year, and the palace examination must be completed before the barbarians move south, so that our human race can fully prepare for the war. Fang Yun is extremely safe in Ning'an County, so why would you want to harm him? Our Ministry of Personnel is most particular about making the best use of people's talents. Ning'an County is notoriously difficult to govern. Last year, we sent the most outstanding Ji Zhibai there, and this year we will still select the best person."
"Nonsense!"
"The document from the Ministry of Personnel has been issued. If Fang Yun goes back on his word and claims to be working for the country and the people but is actually afraid of death, we can ask the cabinet to reconsider this matter. As for the others, please wait for Fang Yun's reply before arguing." Minister Ou looked at Fang Yun calmly.
The officials in the court stopped arguing and looked at Fang Yun together.
The court was filled with talent and the vitality in the sky was howling like the wind.
The Censor of the Supervisory Yuan suddenly held the official seal in his hand, and no one knew what he did.
Many officials discovered this detail. The Supervisory Censor was the most important member of the Supervisory Yuan, in charge of the entire Supervisory Yuan. He had repeatedly made things difficult for the followers of the Left Prime Minister and was a banner of the anti-Left Prime Minister party. The Left Prime Minister had repeatedly tried to transfer him, but all ended in failure.
Then, the Left Censor-in-Chief touched the official seal and suddenly asked, "Minister Ou, since you said that the Ministry of Personnel has made full use of its talents, why was You Ze, the prefect of Qingwu Prefecture, appointed as the prefect when he had a bad reputation and was not fit for the job?"
Ning'an County is within the jurisdiction of Qingwu Prefecture.
Ou Mo's body trembled. The second-in-command of the Supervisory Council said this, obviously he had evidence of You Ze's guilt. However, You Ze was a student of the Zuo Xiang. Although he was incompetent, he was very good at currying favor with the Zuo Xiang.
Ou Mo thought for a moment and said, "If Prefect You is not capable enough, the Ministry of Personnel should transfer him."
The Left Imperial Censor-in-Chief said, "I have heard that the former Ji County Magistrate Cai He was an upright official. He made contributions to the education of Ji County, and in just one year, he made the tax revenue of a county below exceed that of a county below. He was promoted to the fifth rank. Such a great talent can surely govern a prefecture."
Fang Yun's heart moved. A few days ago, Cai He sent a letter saying that he was promoted to the fifth rank because of his great contribution in governing Ji County, but he didn't know where he would be transferred. The Left Censor-in-Chief recommending Cai He at this time was a useful method in the court. He also wanted to use Cai He to protect him.
Ou Mo kept silent. Although Wen Xiang and his party were caught off guard, they responded quickly. They agreed that Fang Yun would go to Ning'an County, but Zuo Xiang must be exchanged for the prefect of Qingwu Prefecture.
Ou Mo was silent for a moment and said, "The Ministry of Personnel has the power to appoint and dismiss county magistrates, but prefects are always decided by the cabinet, and I have no right to comment."
All the officials looked at the Left Prime Minister Liu Shan.
If Liu Shan does not agree, the other three ministers together will not be able to make anyone the prefect.
Liu Shan had been keeping his eyelids down, but now he opened his eyes wide. His eyes were like a lamp, sweeping over the ministers, and he said slowly: "Cai He is upright and diligent, and has a good way of teaching. He is righteous and upright, and his honest administration enriches the people. He can be appointed as the prefect of Qingwu Prefecture."
The left prime minister's voice was sonorous and powerful, and every word seemed to strike the hearts of all the officials.
Fang Yun looked at Zuo Xiang Liu Shan quietly. This was the first time the two of them had confronted each other, but Zuo Xiang never attacked directly from beginning to end.
The Left Censor-in-Chief remained silent. He did not expect that the Left Prime Minister would agree so easily.
Many officials stopped arguing. With Cai He taking care of Fang Yun in Qingwu Prefecture, there was no need to worry too much even if Mizhou was under the control of Zuo Xiang.
Ou Mo looked at Fang Yun again and said, "If Fang Huiyuan has no objection, the Ministry of Personnel will announce the list of candidates for the palace examination."
Fang Yun pondered for a moment and said, "Since the Ministry of Personnel has issued an order, I will not resist."
Afterwards, Ou Mo, as the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, read out the list of candidates for the palace examination. There were a total of fifty Jinshi, who could go to various counties to serve as acting county magistrates after the first day of February.
The top fifty Jinshi candidates cheered, but the rest sighed in their hearts. However, they were not too disappointed. It would be difficult for the three hundred Jinshi candidates to participate in the palace examination this year, and it would be even more impossible for the thirty Jinshi candidates to participate in the palace examination.
After the palace examination list was announced, all officials continued the court meeting. This time there was not much debate between the two sides. Instead, under the leadership of the four ministers, they gradually finalized the plans for resisting the barbarians one by one. Mobilization, conscription, diplomacy, transportation, food and other matters went very smoothly.
Until the sun set, the prime minister suggested that the court meeting end. The empress dowager summarized today's court meeting and said that tomorrow's court meeting would first discuss Fang Yun's reward.
The Queen Mother and the King stood up behind the gauze curtain, and the eunuch screamed loudly.
"Resign!"
Except for the great scholar, all the officials bowed their heads and saluted. But at the moment when all the officials saluted, Ao Huang finally couldn't hold back and flew straight to a very ordinary night pearl on the top of the hall.
The moment Ao Huang's dragon claw grabbed the night pearl, the entire Fengtian Hall was illuminated by brilliant light, all the doors and windows slammed shut, and a majestic aura filled the hall.
At the same time, a bolt of lightning came down from nowhere and struck Ao Huang.
However, Ao Huang's dragon claws had already grabbed the night-shining pearl, which was the size of an ordinary person's fist, and pulled it down.
Ao Huang fell to the ground, trembling slightly, his whole body was black, his dragon scales were standing upright due to the electricity, smoke was coming out everywhere, his nose and mouth were crooked, and he was drooling and grinning foolishly. His claws loosened, and the night pearl slowly rolled to Fang Yun's feet.
Ao Huang was unaware of anything and continued to smile foolishly.
The sudden change shocked all the officials. Even Fang Yun was confused. Ao Huang had been holding it in for the whole day, so why did he go crazy after the court meeting
The great scholars present had been calm and composed the whole time. Even when the court meeting was in chaos, they did not show any emotion. But now they looked at Ao Huang in tears and laughter. How could the dragon clan have such an unreasonable dragon
Fang Yun raised his foot and kicked Ao Huang. Ao Huang smiled foolishly, obviously he was shocked. Fang Yun rolled his eyes helplessly. After all, this is the hub of the capital, one of the most important places in Jing State. Even if the defense is poor, it is no problem to guard against enemies at the level of great scholars. What's more, Ao Huang is just a little dragon equivalent to Hanlin. It is lucky that he was not struck to death by lightning.
The Queen Mother asked nervously, "How is Prince Huang's health?"
Fang Yun immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Ao Huang is fine. It's just that Ao Huang was rude and frightened the emperor. It's because I didn't teach him well. Please punish me, Your Majesty."
"Silly...silly dragon!" The little king laughed softly.
The Queen Mother breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's okay. Prince Huang is young and likes to play, which is his true nature. Since he likes the Night Pearl, give it to him. Come, order the imperial physician to carefully examine Prince Huang's injuries."
“No… no need… I… I am not that powerful…” Ao Huang said as the black color on his body slowly faded away, and his body returned to a bright yellow color, recovering at an extremely fast speed.
"True dragon talent, immortal dragon body!" A general couldn't help but whispered.
Fang Yun looked at Ao Huang with envy, the immortal dragon body was not ordinary, there were only two Dragon Saints in the Four Seas who had it. If Ao Huang did not have the immortal dragon body, he would have only one breath left even if he was not dead.
Fang Yun was originally worried about Ao Huang, but he felt relieved when he saw that the Immortal Dragon Body was taking effect. As long as Ao Huang was still alive, the Immortal Dragon Body could allow him to recover quickly. This was also the reason why the other wild dragon monsters in Denglongtai were unwilling to fight with him.
Fang Yun scolded him, "You bastard! Fengtian Palace is not a place for you to act wildly! Go home and reflect on yourself, and copy the Book of Rites a thousand times!"
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