bayedsolid Chapter 241 Xiao He put his skills to use.
Chapter 241 Xiao He put his skills to use.
"Alright, don't say any more. I'll leave this matter to you."
Tang Yu made the decision directly and assigned the task to Xiao He.
He could clearly see Xiao He's talent and his own abilities.
Therefore, it's always a good idea to entrust this matter to Xiao He, no matter what.
Faced with this heavy responsibility, Xiao He, with a bitter face, pleaded with Tang Yu once again:
"Grand Preceptor, this matter is far too significant. Xiao He can participate in it and learn more from you, Grand Preceptor, to improve himself."
"But if Xiao He were to handle everything alone now, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to bear this responsibility."
Looking at Xiao He's expression, Tang Yu thought for a moment and nodded.
"In that case, I'll include you in the current list of officials. Once you've become more proficient in your duties, I'll promote you. At that point, this matter will be entirely entrusted to you."
"This is not just a one-time task, but a long-term, and even ongoing, task, so its impact is extremely significant."
"So it's very important to get off to a good start and to maintain internal constraints and requirements. Xiao He, you should understand what I'm saying, right?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao He nodded firmly.
Although he understood the importance of this mission, he was naturally quite moved by Tang Yu's deep trust in him.
Looking at Xiao He's expression, Tang Yu nodded and said:
"In that case, it's settled."
While Xiang Yu was still trying to pull strings to find a secretary or official position for Xiao He, Tang Yu had already made a direct decision to include Xiao He in the poverty alleviation plan, making him an important part of it.
It just goes to show that having connections in the court makes things easier; even if Xiang Yu ran himself ragged, it wouldn't be as effective as Tang Yu just opening his mouth.
But if this good news were told to Xiang Yu now, he would probably be so happy he couldn't stop smiling.
However, all of this was just a trap set by Tang Yu for him, with the aim of making this self-proclaimed invincible Hegemon of Western Chu follow Tang Yu's plan step by step.
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The next morning, Tang Yu dressed neatly and went to court again.
Yes, he still has to attend court today.
Today marks the official establishment of the Qin State's Welfare Department and the commencement of related poverty alleviation programs by Ying Zheng, so Tang Yu naturally had to be present.
These officials remained unmoved upon hearing of Tang Yu's appointment.
Because they already knew about this, and there was only one person in the entire Qin state who could do it.
If anyone else had encountered this, it would have been a matter of exterminating their entire family.
And this person is Tang Yu.
Throughout the entire Qin Dynasty, Ying Zheng's trust in Tang Yu was common knowledge.
After the court session ended, everyone realized that another major event was about to occur.
That is, these secretaries and officials will go to their respective territories to take up their posts.
By noon, a vast crowd had gathered outside Xianyang Palace, along with a large group of people dressed as secretaries and officials.
Although the group was small, numbering just over a hundred, everyone looked quite young, and their eyes were full of light and hope.
Of course, among them were those people sent in by the remnants of the six kingdoms, whom Tang Yu had specifically taken special care of.
They would always be accompanied by a member of the Imperial Guard and a secret agent from the Black Ice Guard to determine if they posed any threat.
Ying Zheng, accompanied by Tang Yu and a hundred officials, came to bid farewell to these secretaries and officials as they took office.
This was also a suggestion Tang Yu had given to Ying Zheng. Although it was a small thing, it could further enhance the officials' loyalty and sincerity towards Ying Zheng.
It's like getting a lot done with a little money.
After listening to this, Ying Zheng also felt that it made a lot of sense, which led to the scene we see today.
Many students felt a surge of excitement as they watched the emperor and all his officials walk across the grand square.
This is what a man should do.
"That's wonderful! It was His Majesty and the Grand Preceptor who chose me. I will definitely serve as an official well in the future and repay His Majesty and the Grand Preceptor."
Listening to the whispers among the crowd, Xiao He smiled.
He, Xiao He, rose to prominence and said that the day that would change his life was today.
From this day forward, Xiao He will be a secretary/official.
He was an official of the Qin state, the one whom the Grand Tutor Tang Yu described as having great talent.
He might even become the future Prime Minister of Qin!
"We have met Your Majesty."
The shout from the crowd startled Xiao He, who then bowed respectfully to Ying Zheng.
Ying Zheng glanced around with satisfaction and nodded.
"Please rise, everyone."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Looking at all those young faces.
Ying Zheng also said loudly:
"Today, I have come here with other officials from the court to bid you a final farewell in Xianyang before you take up your posts."
"Some of you will take up your posts near Xianyang City, and some will even be in Xianyang City itself. But most of you will be in other remote places."
"They may be far from Xianyang, or far from your hometowns. But the people there need you, and the Qin Dynasty needs you."
"Therefore, I would like to ask you all to stay at your posts and fulfill your duties well for the sake of this Great Qin and its people."
"I will always stand behind you and be your strongest support!"
Hearing Ying Zheng's words, the secretaries and officials below the stage were filled with even greater excitement.
After all, it was Qin Shi Huang, Ying Zheng, who said these words.
They immediately shouted excitedly:
"We will heed His Majesty's teachings!"
After speaking these words to these people, Ying Zheng knew it was time to offer them tangible benefits; otherwise, they would have worked so hard to become officials, only to end up living even poorer lives than before.
What's the purpose of that?
After thinking for a moment, Ying Zheng immediately ordered someone to bring out two large trays from behind.
The tray was filled with all sorts of dazzling gold ornaments.
Ying Zheng addressed all the secretaries and officials below the stage, and said loudly:
"My Qin state will never mistreat those who truly care about and work for my Qin state."
"As officials of my Qin state, you are here today to take up your posts in your respective territories. This tray contains your gifts for your new posts. These will not be included in your salary."
Hearing Ying Zheng's words, the hearts of these secretaries and officials burned even brighter.
They looked at the tray and secretly vowed to be loyal to the Qin state and to Ying Zheng.
Finally, amidst cheers and laughter, Tang Yu stepped forward to announce the locations of each person's appointment, and the secretaries and officials then took up their posts in a grand procession.