Chapter 1145: Xu Changqing's Promotion
The sudden news caused Li Chen's chopsticks to freeze mid-air as he was picking up food.
After a long silence, Li Chen slowly put down his chopsticks, raised his hand, and Wan Jiaojiao, who was serving him, immediately understood and bent over to bring the handkerchief in her hand to Li Chen's mouth.
Li Chen took the handkerchief and wiped his mouth.
This action caused all the officials in the banquet hall to put down their chopsticks simultaneously.
Two people were shoving food into their mouths hastily, swallowing it down in a panic, but ended up choking and rolling their eyes.
Scanning the officials present, Li Chen said: "Next, this palace will directly announce the positions that have already been determined to be moved."
caught off guard.
Completely out of the blue.
Logically speaking, a large-scale job transfer is a very serious matter and should at least be announced in the Taihe Palace. Even those with discerning eyes can see that this is what the Crown Prince intends to do.
Chen whispered something in the prince's ear, and the prince immediately changed his schedule.
What is being said?
Many officials are in a state of unease, like having a cat scratching at them.
Li Chen did not give them time to consider, and immediately said, "Xu Changqing."
Just as Xu Changqing was about to stand up, Li Chen's next words came right after.
>Xu Changqing was appointed Minister of Revenue.
Xu Changqing's heart pounded with excitement and anticipation, his blood surging with a feverish energy.
Jin became a Shangshu!
He had been longing for this place for so long, and now he has finally taken this step.
While it may seem like just a promotion from Master of Ceremonies to Minister of Personnel, this one rank allows him to control an entire department.

If he were merely a shi lang, even the Left shi lang, Xu Changqing's future postings would be limited to provincial governorships or minor positions within the Three Ministries.

A high-ranking official like a minister can be positioned within the imperial court's core. His future prospects include becoming a governor at the provincial level, equivalent to a grand administrator, or entering one of the three ministries to hold a senior position responsible for managing a specific area of work.
Such a hurdle that no more than 90% of the ministers from all dynasties could overcome, ultimately either retiring in the position of minister or going to the states and prefectures as a governor to retire.
"Your Majesty, I am eternally grateful for your grace. I shall dedicate my life to serving you, and die for you without hesitation!"
Xu Changqing lay on the ground, his head hitting the floor with a solid thud. His voice trembled with excitement.
He didn't care that people called him a sycophant, wishing he could lick the prince's feet.
Because Xu Changqing was very clear, if the crown prince really stretched out his foot, there would be a crowd of people vying to lick it. Being able to flatter the crown prince was his own skill!
Li Chen nodded and said, "Rise."
Among the envious gazes of the officials, Xu Changqing stood up and proudly stepped aside.
Next, Li Chen made a series of personnel adjustments.
Basically, most of the officials present have had their positions adjusted and promoted.
After all, with the addition of three provinces, there are suddenly dozens of vacant positions. And for these three provinces to truly function, these vacancies need to be filled.
Some are happy, some are sad. Some people are reluctant to give up the real power in their hands. Although they have been promoted to a higher level, entering the San Province means that their real power will be significantly reduced.
Some people aren't as ambitious. As long as their status improves, everything else is fine.
As for those who were not present, Li Chen did not announce them directly, but would instead issue another imperial edict for public announcement.
"Alright, everyone go back."
Li Chen got up and waved his hand, effectively ending the morning court session.
"Right, General Su, please come with me."

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