Chapter 538 - 536: Others’ Achievements
In the imperial court, after the ministers had finished their daily reports, the Emperor called Prince Fu out of the ranks. "Jinyi, Lord Wang must have already spoken to you about the matter of the screw connection, right? Since you are in charge of the Ministry of Works, it is up to you to oversee whether the screw fasteners can be used or not. You must urge Lord Wang to settle this matter as soon as possible."
Prince Fu quickly agreed, then glanced at Jinrong with a gloomy expression. This carefree sixth brother of his had finally come to prominence, even the issue discussed in today’s court meeting mentioned the screw fasteners presented by Jinrong. As soon as Jinrong had made a name for himself, he had become a formidable opponent.
The Crown Prince’s face did not reveal anything, nor did he show any sign of a smile. As the Crown Prince, the heir to the entire nation, he also controlled all the empire’s finances. No matter how capable others were, they still needed money to live. Therefore, although Jinyi had always been energetically lively, the Crown Prince did not take him seriously.
However, Jinrong’s role as the Assistant Manager of the Ministry of Personnel was something the Crown Prince found unsettling. The hiring and firing of officials across the land had always been firmly in his own grasp, and yet, Jinrong, who had been carefree for so many years, was now assisting in this role. Although the final decisions still rested with the Cabinet and the Emperor, the outcomes could differ greatly depending on whether the actual person working on them added an extra stroke or omitted one.
With promotions and transfers of officials, under similar conditions, to secure a good position or a nice assignment, they would inevitably try every trick in the book, and might well find their way to Jinrong. An imperial prince serving as the Assistant Manager of the Ministry of Personnel doesn’t even need to break any court laws; a casual remark could result in the replacement of an official with similar achievements, leading to the rewriting of the previously determined appointment documents.
In the long run, would not Jinrong amass too many followers and old acquaintances? This would pose a grave threat to the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince shifted his gaze to Xing Yuyue, who maintained his usual demeanor, giving the Crown Prince a barely noticeable nod, signaling him to stay calm and not let his emotions show on his face.
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