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Chapter 1327 Personnel Transfer
Originally, Wei Jiansu's retirement was a foregone conclusion, and many people involved were anxiously considering their own careers. Even more, low-level officials were closely following the dynamics of the top officials. Any change in a high-level official would involve their backers and interests.

When the news that Wei Jiansu would continue to serve in office came out, some people were happy, some were worried, some were encouraged, and some were greatly disappointed.

Li Mi walked into the imperial study and bowed, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you!"

Li Ye looked at this old minister who had followed him for more than ten years. He was still so calm. Li Ye had never seen Li Mi angry or ecstatic. He was always so calm as smoke and never let a single drop of water leak out.

In history, Li Mi was a famous commoner prime minister, but now he is known as the Taoism Prime Minister. He cultivates his mind and Taoism in officialdom, and governs the world while practicing Taoism.

"Minister Li, I have decided to let Prime Minister Wei serve another term!"

Li Mi smiled faintly: "Your Majesty, it's a wise decision!"

Li Ye shook his head, "I don't need your praise, I just want to hear your opinion!"

Li Mi smiled slightly, "I'm afraid your opinion may be different from your majesty's!"

"Tell me what you want me to hear."

"I believe that Prime Minister Wei's greatest advantage is his seniority. Your Majesty needs his seniority to support the throne. In another four or five years, Your Majesty will be able to truly secure the throne. Only then will it be time for Prime Minister Wei to retire."

Li Ye nodded and said, "But Pei Zunqing also has deep qualifications!"

Li Mi remained calm and said, "Pei Zunqing does have enough experience, but he is too selfish. If the interests of the court conflict with the interests of his family, he will definitely choose the interests of his family."

Li Ye laughed, "I think these noble families are all the same! Wei Jiansu doesn't choose family interests?"

Li Mi shook his head, "Your Majesty, it's not the same thing. Wei Jiansu would choose the interests of his family, but he knows his limits and would not harm the interests of the court, while Pei Zunqing would choose to maximize the interests of his family, even at the expense of the interests of the court.

In fact, when he betrayed Li Xian, Your Majesty no longer considered him. I am not wrong, am I? "

As expected of his confidant, Li Ye praised him in his heart. It was indeed because Pei Zunqing betrayed Li Xian that he decided not to use him as the right prime minister. In fact, he would rather use Zhang Hao, who had just been promoted, as the right prime minister. Zhang Hao's integrity and decisiveness satisfied Li Ye very much.

However, he valued Wei Jiansu's steadiness and conservatism more. He needed a conservative prime minister to remind himself at all times not to move too fast and not to make major decisions easily. After all, he was the emperor, and every major decision he made was related to the livelihoods of millions of people.

Li Ye hesitated for a moment and said, "I want Minister Li to go to the local area to gain experience for five years!"

Li Mi was still so calm, but his heart was as clear as a mirror. He would come back in five years and officially take over the position of Prime Minister handed over by Wei Jiansu. He was 47 years old this year and 52 years old in five years, which was the time when he had the most experience and energy.

"I am willing to share your worries, Your Majesty!"

Li Ye nodded with satisfaction and said, "There are two places now, one is the governor of Zhejiang East Road and Fujian Road, and the other is the governor of Jiannan Road and Shannan West Road. Minister Li can choose one."

Li Mi hesitated for a moment and said, "I would rather go to Zhejiang and Fujian, but could Your Majesty place the two administrative centers in Fuzhou?"

Li Ye nodded, "This is a small matter, you decide for yourself, I will approve it."

Li Ye hesitated for a moment and said, "According to convention, I intend to let Liu Yan be the Minister of Personnel, but who will take over as the Minister of Revenue? Does Minister Li have any recommendations?"

Li Mi bowed and said, "I recommend Xiao Hua, the Minister of Works, to be the Minister of Revenue!"

"Why not Zhang Hao?" Li Ye asked with a smile.

"Your Majesty, wealth management is like water, which requires tact and innovation. Xiao Hua is very suitable. Zhang Hao is upright and impartial. He can be the Minister of Justice, but the Minister of Revenue is not suitable for him."

"That's right, but I have decided to let Yan Zhenqing become the prime minister and serve as the Minister of Justice. This is what I promised a long time ago, and I have always wronged him. Zhang Hao will serve as the Minister of the Imperial Household and be in charge of the White Tiger Hall."

Li Mi understood that this was to let Zhang Hao restrain Zhang Li. Zhang Li was the left minister and was also in charge of Baihu Hall. His power was too great and had to be divided. Zhang Hao was very principled and was the most suitable person to be in charge of Baihu Hall.

Li Ye smiled slightly and said, "Zhang Hao is already a great Vajra. If Your Majesty invites another Vajra, there will be a lot of quarrels in the future!"

Li Ye smiled and said, "As long as he is a loyal and upright minister, I can accept him!" "Nothing else, I'll take my leave!"

Li Ye nodded, Li Mi retreated, and Li Ye came to the window with his hands behind his back. He was thinking about Pei Zunqing. Pei Zunqing was the princess's grandfather, which Li Ye knew very well, but Pei Zunqing's scheming made Li Ye very unhappy, especially when he betrayed Li Xian, which made Li Ye even more disgusted.

Although Li Xian was his enemy, there was no problem with his character. He stubbornly adhered to his principles. Although he was defeated, he was worthy of respect. Even if Li Xian was willing to bow his head, Li Ye would not punish him so severely. However, Li Xian would rather go to Lingnan to serve as the Sima of Duanzhou than bow his head.

In comparison, Pei Zunqing is far behind.

Li Ye originally planned to take advantage of this adjustment to transfer Pei Zunqing out of the Council of State Affairs, but considering that he had just ascended the throne, he still needed to stabilize the situation and let him go for the time being!
When the news of Wei Jiansu's retention of office came out, the person who was really hit was Pei Zunqing. He thought he was sure to become the right prime minister and no one could compare with him. Zhang Li was too weak, Li Mi and Liu Yan were both lacking in experience, Dugu Lie and Duan Xueshi had both reached the top, Xiao Hua and Zhang Hao were both his juniors, and the only person who could compare with him was Wei Jiansu. If Wei Jiansu retired, he would definitely take the position.

Unexpectedly, the final result was completely beyond Pei Zunqing's expectations. Wei Jiansu only served one term, which not only meant that his hope of becoming the right prime minister was completely dashed, but also meant that the emperor did not trust him.

Pei Zunqing knew very well that he was no worse than Wei Jiansu in any aspect and could completely replace Wei Jiansu, but the emperor still decided to let Wei Jiansu stay, which clearly showed that he did not trust him!
It can also be said that Pei Zunqing is more narcissistic and a bit overestimates his own abilities. In fact, Wei Jiansu's prestige and qualifications are much higher than his. Li Ye is of course very clear that Wei Jiansu can calm the situation for him, but if it is Pei Zunqing, that may not be the case. People who are selfish will never be respected by others.

Will the emperor take this opportunity to get rid of himself? It is very likely that a new official will start with three fires, and the emperor is no exception! The first fire burned towards Nanzhao, will the second fire burn towards himself?

Pei Zunqing was restless all night long, pacing back and forth, fearing that he would hear an official coming to inform him to receive an imperial decree.

It was very late at night and it was still very quiet outside the gate. Pei Zunqing finally felt relieved that the emperor would not touch him for the time being.

Pei Zunqing knew very well that the emperor had rejected Wei Jiansu's resignation. If he wanted to dismiss him, then these two things would definitely be done at the same time. Since there was no decree of dismissal today, it meant that the emperor had not decided to dismiss him.

The next morning, Pei Zunqing came to the court room. Before he entered the room, he heard several officials talking.

"Have you heard? The emperor issued an order last night that Minister Li of the Ministry of Personnel was dismissed!"

"No way! Isn't he a confidant who has been following the emperor for a long time? How can he be dismissed? What did the imperial edict say specifically? You should know, Old Zhang!"

The official named Lao Zhang nodded and said, "I have seen the imperial edict. Li Mi is dismissed from his post as the Minister of Personnel and his qualifications as the Minister of the Secretariat are revoked. He is appointed as the Governor of Zhejiang East and Fujian Province and the Inspector of Imperial Calligraphy. That should be it!"

"Oh! So he was transferred to a local place as an inspector. He must have been demoted. He is the Minister of Personnel!"

"Cough! Cough!"

Pei Zunqing deliberately coughed twice, and when everyone saw that it was Minister Pei who came, they were so scared that they scattered like birds and beasts.

Pei Zunqing really didn't want to listen any more, because this was news that made him completely despair.

Pei Zunqing knew what this imperial edict meant. It was not what the low-level officials said about gaining or losing favor. It was about training! He went to the local area for five years of training, and when he came back, he would take over Wei Jiansu's seal.

Pei Zunqing let out a long sigh. He had completely lost hope.

At this time, an official came running over and said, "Minister Pei, the imperial edict has arrived!"

"what!"

Pei Zunqing was struck by lightning and almost lost his balance. He was so frightened that two of his staff came together to help him. "Minister, what's wrong with you?"

Pei Zunqing waved his hand, "I'm fine, quickly set up the incense table to receive the order!"

The incense table was set up, and Pei Zunqing knelt down to listen to the imperial edict. The official who announced the imperial edict unfolded the imperial edict and read it aloud: "By the will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims that Pei Zunqing, the Minister of Justice, has worked hard and tirelessly, and has made contributions to the country. He is specially transferred to be the Minister of Rites, and will continue to be the assistant minister of the cabinet and be in charge of this imperial examination!"

"Your humble servant obeys your command! Long live the emperor!"

A gust of wind blew by, and Pei Zunqing's head was covered with cold sweat, and he finally felt relieved. The emperor still wanted to use him for one more term. Although he was transferred to the Minister of Rites, it was also a promotion, as the Ministry of Rites ranked ahead of the Ministry of Justice!

(End of this chapter)