Chapter 455: Employment
The emperor let out a sigh of relief after successfully resolving the complications arising from the fifth princess’s embarrassment.
His next task involved appointing official positions to the top ten candidates from the capital examination, in accordance with established tradition. These candidates were eligible to serve in the imperial court as officials, with official positions spanning from the sixth rank to the fourth rank. Some exceptionally fortunate individuals even earned direct entry to the third-grade positions.
The fifth princess’s actions had been influenced by Su Bin, leading the members of the Public House to view him as a troublemaker who was unsuitable for an official role in the capital. They recommended sending him to a remote area to serve as a county magistrate. Alternatively, if he were to stay in the capital as an official, they suggested assigning him to an idle department with a sixth-grade position. This aligns with the Crown Prince’s initial goal of suppressing Su Bin, stemming from the latter’s refusal to be manipulated by the Crown Prince and the Public House’s belief that Su Bin supported the Third Prince.
However, the emperor held a different perspective. Not only did he harbor no disapproval of Su Bin, but he also sought to place him in a prominent role. This decision conflicted with the Public House’s stance, but the emperor remained steadfast in his choice. He believed that Su Bin’s talents, as well as his connection to Qin Zhenzhen, warranted a significant position.
In the end, the emperor prevailed and appointed Su Bin to a pivotal role within the Court of Judicial Review, naming him the deputy minister. Su Bin’s official position was at the prestigious third-grade level.
The Public House seethed with anger over what they saw as a coveted position.
They were determined to ensure that their chosen candidates secured this role.
With the retirement of the seasoned generals from the Court of Judicial Review, Su Bin had stepped into the role of deputy. As anticipated, when the officials of the Court of Judicial Review retired, Su Bin seamlessly assumed their responsibilities.