Book 4: Chapter 24: Shocking! Emperor, you are actually this kind of person
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The Great Qian Imperial City.
Still the same "Zhuozheng Pavilion."
Now, Emperor Longchang was advanced in age, and aside from the regular grand court meetings, he mostly handled affairs in the Zhuozheng Pavilion.
The Great Qian had seven commanderies and one capital, with vast territories and extensive lands. Countless events occurred daily, but only a few required Emperor Longchang's personal attention.
Take, for instance, the recent promotion of the Changning Wang's Clan from a seventh-rank to a sixth-rank family. According to protocol, Commandery Governor Taishi Ankang needed to organize the documents and draft the promotion petition, which would then be sent to the capital for the Emperor's review and approval.
In reality, most ordinary petitions were handled by the massive cabinet team, which drafted the procedures, reviewed by three senior ministers, and executed once they signed and stamped them.
Only a few significant matters, or those randomly selected for review, would be placed before the Emperor for his personal approval.
This was as it should be. Given the size of the Great Qian, if the Emperor had to personally handle every matter, no amount of time would suffice.