uggle, I was nothing more than cannon fodder. The Chief Minister went with the flow and pushed me out to shield the emperor's anger. I pondered, after all, this third-rank official attire was also obt...Chapter 222: The Third Thing

When Li Chen mentioned the county magistrate of Hejian County, all the officials were wondering who this unknown petty official was.

According to the Qin Dynasty's official system, a county magistrate was only a seventh-rank official, a very small position.

A provincial official in charge of finance, that was a real third-rank high official, you could say he held power both on earth and in heaven.

Promotion has never been done this way.

But at the mention of Zhao Heshan's name, many people immediately understood.

Is the Crown Prince intentionally trying to disgust Zhao Xuanji

In the capital, anyone who has served for more than ten years knows that Zhao Heshan is a distant relative of Zhao Xuanji. Back then, Zhao Heshan rose step by step, all thanks to Zhao Xuanji's personal promotion. He was painstakingly cultivated into a successor-in-waiting.

These two just had a falling out out of the blue.

Zhao Heshan was demoted, almost stripped of everything. It wasn't until now, hearing it from Li Chen himself, that he reappeared on the imperial political stage.

Zhao Xuanji stared intently at Li Chen.

He certainly wasn't as superficial as others, nor did he believe that Li Chen would assign him the important position of Xishan Province simply to humiliate him.

He knows Zhao He Shan's abilities better than anyone else.

Squinting his eyes, Zhao Xuanji was already regretting now. He should have just killed Zhao Heshan back then, otherwise he wouldn't be a problem now.

“Although Zhao Heshan's current rank is low, he was once a third-rank official. He was simply demoted. Now, he has been transferred to Xishan Prefecture as the Minister of Revenue. On one hand, this gives him an opportunity to redeem himself for past achievements. On the other hand, by utilizing his many years of experience managing local affairs, we believe he will bring about some changes to Xishan Prefecture. What do you think, Chief Assistant” said Li Chen.

Zhao Xuanji didn't respond right away.

He is weighing his options.

No matter who is sent, this Xishan Province is a death trap.

If Li Chen insists on sending Zhao He Shan, then perhaps I don't need to oppose it strongly.

A pit can bury anyone, regardless of who they are.

Although the government is ultimately in the hands of the Cabinet, Zhao Xuanji was confident that by getting Zhao Shanhe into the Xishan Province, he would be trapped there forever.

Having thought about this, Zhao Xuanji calmly said, "Your Highness has thought this through carefully. The old minister has no objections."

After casting one last glance at Tao Rui, who sat slumped and listless on the throne, Li Chen said: "Tao Rui, everything you sought has come to pass. There is nothing more to be said. So, take him away."

Tao Rui suddenly burst into laughter and said, "I'll go first and wait for you below!!!"

The harrowing cries, like curses one after another, made the officials in Taihe Hall feel extremely uncomfortable.

As the guards dragged Tao Rui away, his voice gradually faded.

Li Chen raised his head and looked at the civil and military officials in the Taihe Hall. He said calmly: "Tao Rui's fate is right before your eyes. Throughout history, there are two types of people who cannot be killed, namely corrupt officials and evildoers. This palace does not expect that a Tao Rui alone can make you honest and upright, but when you do something wrong in the future, think about whether you can guarantee that you will not be caught by this palace. If you are caught, Tao Rui is just the beginning. This palace has many more cruel methods waiting for you."

Regardless of their true feelings, the officials all wore expressions of utmost seriousness and loyalty at this moment.

"We officials shall certainly observe integrity and be loyal to our country."

Li Chen said indifferently, "The second matter has been decided. Now for the third matter, we shall send troops to Xian Chao."e: "Today, this palace will reiterate once again, from the lowest commoners to the highest relatives of the emperor, including all of you officials who are the pillars of the state, you can stand and...