Peasant Woman's Decreed Life as a Wife

Chapter 2152: Chapter 2149: Excellent Results

"If anyone encounters any problems, first consult Minister Yan. If Minister Yan cannot resolve it, then bring it to me."

Chu Heng had long wanted to find an assistant.

After assessing Yan Zhenming’s strict working style, sound moral principles, and sense of justice, he was very suitable for the position. Thus, taking advantage of today, he elevated him to the position.

After Chu Heng finished speaking, he looked at the officials present, "Does anyone have any objections?"

The officials glanced at each other.

Only the youngest official spoke up, "Lord Chu, is the standard for promotion assessment different from other positions in the imperial court?"

"Indeed." Chu Heng waved the papers in his hand and said, "There’s no need for anyone to doubt or resent. In the official newspaper, merit comes first. Here, these are the comments Minister Zhong and I have written about your performances over the past few days. Take them back to read, and you’ll understand."

Chu Heng initially made the rules of the official newspaper so strict to avoid trouble.

At the same time, it was to prevent the official newspaper from becoming a source of corruption.

After all, public opinion can destroy lives.

If the official newspaper is filled with corrupt officials, it could easily distort the facts.

To ensure the official newspaper serves as a just yamen for the people from the start, the selection of officials and rules must be strictly set.

Of course, to achieve the goal.

Chu Heng also took advantage of Emperor Xuanming’s current desire to curb the noble families, set up factories for profit, and the pursuit of lasting reputation, to maintain control over the official newspaper from the beginning.

Speaking of which.

After Chu Heng had finished speaking.

Elder Zhong also stepped forward and said a few words.

Elder Zhong, worthy of a great scholar, extolled the importance of the official newspaper ideologically and praised everyone, making the officials feel that their work was glorious. It was to cleanse the imperial court of its parasites, ensuring that the people would speak of them as good officials.

Seeing the officials below stirred with emotion, Chu Heng felt that entrusting this matter to Elder Zhong was truly the right decision.

After all, Elder Zhong was of age and wouldn’t be an official for many more years. Moreover, without particularly capable descendants, his only wish now was to do more for the people and improve his reputation.

Without any personal agenda, he wouldn’t think of buying off this group of officials, nor would he take disciples, making his words more sincere and persuasive.

As the officials dispersed, preparing to return home.

Chu Heng and Elder Zhong walked side by side out.

"Zi Qiu, your thinking is truly flexible. After these sessions, any hesitant officials have become resolute. Even if someone wants to cause trouble, it won’t affect the official newspaper," Elder Zhong remarked, breathing with a sigh of appreciation.

Chu Heng gently shook his head, "This is the founding purpose of the official newspaper, not everyone starts off as corrupt."

"Indeed, this official circle needs cleansing." Elder Zhong looked up at the sky, which had seemed a bit muddled before, but now appeared more clear.

"Well, I won’t hold you up any longer, head back to your residence." Elder Zhong mounted his carriage.

Chu Heng stood by, watching the plain and modest carriage depart before turning around and heading home.

Lately, he often worked at the yamen, and for his health, he generally walked home.

Out of habit, he thought about Ah Yu’s recent preference for sweet and sour snacks to whet her appetite. Passing by a pastry shop, he went in to buy some candied fruit.