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Chapter 296 The Southern Countries Are in Chaos, and There Are People Pushing Them in the Dark! (Please Subscribe, Please Vote)
Li Chen grew up here. Although he rarely went out before, he has been hanging out more often recently and can still see some of the situation clearly.

It is estimated that with the continuous increase in the number of practitioners, the prosperity of the Tiance Dynasty will be elevated to another level.

At the morning court the next day, Li Chen had a lot to say.

First of all, regarding the Ministry of Personnel, Li Chen asked the new Minister of Personnel to assess all officials.

And he talked about some of the things he saw when he was on an incognito visit.

If you don't have the ability, there is no need to hold an important position.

Li Chen's request was very simple: 'Investigate what needs to be investigated, handle what needs to be handled, and withdraw what needs to be withdrawn.'

Moreover, the Minister of Personnel is required to improve the assessment system. It is not the case that officials will be free once they take office; assessments must be conducted every year.

As soon as Li Chen finished speaking, Prime Minister Zhao Wenyuan added: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Personnel has many tasks. I suggest that the assessment be assigned to other departments. Alternating assessments can also ensure fairness and justice."

Zhao Wenyuan's meaning was very clear. The Minister of Personnel already holds a very powerful position. If he were to take control of the power to assess all officials, he would probably end up being the only one in power.

In order to pass the assessment, all officials will inevitably ask for something from the Ministry of Personnel, and even bribery, forming factions and other unhealthy practices may occur.

Therefore, Zhao Wenyuan suggested that the assessment authority be dispersed to other departments, which would not only reduce the burden on the Ministry of Personnel but also avoid excessive concentration of power.

After listening to it, Li Chen nodded and agreed: "What Zhao Aiqing said is very true. The assessment does require the participation of multiple parties to ensure fairness and justice. The Ministry of Personnel is responsible for overall planning, and other departments will assist. The specific details will be reported by the Minister of Personnel after consultation with the various departments."

Upon hearing this, the Minister of Personnel stepped out immediately and said respectfully, "I obey your order."

Next, Li Chen raised the second topic, lending money to the sect.

He said calmly, "I recently visited the sect incognito and found that the sect lacks resources and its development is limited. I intend to let the court provide resource loans to the sect to help it develop, and the court can also profit from it."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the audience was shocked.

The court officials looked at each other in shock.

The issue of sects has always been a difficult problem for the Tiance Dynasty. The sects are powerful, but are not directly under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, and often have frictions with the court.

Even the sect will give Li Chen face now, but they still lack enthusiasm.

Li Chen's proposal can not only solve the problem of insufficient resources in the sect, but also bind the interests of the sect and the court together through loans, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

Liu Minghan, the Minister of Finance, stepped out and said respectfully, "Your Majesty is wise! If this policy can be implemented, it will not only ease the conflict between the clan and the court, but also bring rich benefits to the court. I suggest that the interest rate of short-term loans can be slightly higher, while the interest rate of long-term loans can be appropriately lowered.

The sect's credit can be based on the number and completion rate of the tasks they complete. This way, the sect's disciples will also contribute to the development of the Tiance Dynasty, instead of causing trouble by fighting in various places as before."

Li Chen nodded, his eyes full of approval.

He felt that Liu Minghan was truly a capable official, as he reacted so quickly.

It seems that he can not only complete his work, but also study other aspects.

With him in the Ministry of Revenue, Li Chen can indeed feel at ease.

Li Chen continued: "In addition, I also found that with the development of the transportation industry and the expansion of territory, the prosperity of the imperial capital is also constantly improving.
But at the same time, the cost of land and storefronts in the imperial capital has also risen sharply, and there is even a situation where there is a price but no market. I think the court should strengthen the management of land and business in the imperial capital to avoid speculation and ensure market stability. "

The Minister of Works stepped out and said respectfully, "Your Majesty is right. I suggest that the court set up a special agency to manage the land and commerce in the imperial capital, set reasonable price standards, and prevent malicious speculation." Li Chen nodded and said, "Approved. The Ministry of Works will take the lead in this matter, and the Ministry of Revenue will assist. A plan should be drawn up as soon as possible."

After Li Chen finished speaking, the Minister of War stepped out, bowed, and said in a serious tone: "Your Majesty, there has been some unrest in the southern countries recently. Some countries have begun to attack each other. The princes in the country are fighting for the throne, and blood has flowed like a river. Although it has not endangered the Tiance Dynasty, I have noticed that there is a force pushing it secretly. Please make a decision, Your Majesty."

The Minister of War stepped out and added, "Your Majesty, originally these tasks were to be handled by the Prince of Zhennan, but the Prince of Zhennan is now helping the eastern coastal countries fight against the sea tribes. If he is allowed to go to the south, he will have to be given more authority, which is not good for the Tiance Dynasty."

The meaning of the assistant minister of the Ministry of War was very clear. The Prince of Zhennan had already been given no more titles, and if his powers were increased, it might threaten the stability of the court.

Instead of letting the Prince of Zhennan go, it would be better for Your Majesty to go in person.

After all, most of the people in the southern countries and the southern border only know the King of Zhennan, but do not know the emperor of the Tiance Dynasty.

If Li Chen goes there in person, it will not only demonstrate the national prestige, but also make the southern countries and people more respectful of the Tiance Dynasty.

After listening to this, Li Chen nodded and said calmly: "I understand. I will go there in person when the time comes."

He spoke in a relaxed tone; in his opinion, this was just a trivial matter.

After all, the Tiance Dynasty is a powerful country, and Li Chen's strength is unmatched.

He went to the South to intimidate.

The Minister of War and the Vice Minister of War were relieved to see Li Chen agreed so readily.

In their opinion, being able to ask this Saint-level emperor to personally take action is better than anything else.

After the morning court session ended, Li Chen remembered that he seemed to have concubines from the southern countries. He was indeed unfamiliar with the southern countries, so he went to ask about it.

When he arrived at Yingyue Palace, Li Chen saw his sister Li Sining and Zhu Zhuying practicing sword formation.

The strongest member of this team is Wang Yueyao. She has a holy body and her talent for cultivation is incredible.

In the past, she was very resistant to cultivation, thinking that she was just a tool.

But it’s different now. In order to make Li Chen look at her with higher regard, she practices very hard.

With the joining of Jiang Mo, the seven-man sword formation team was finally complete and began to take shape.

When Li Chen came here, he asked them if they wanted to test the strength with him to see what level the sword formation had reached.

Except for Jiang Mo, the other six decisively refused.

The last time I was taught a lesson by Li Chen is still fresh in my mind.

Zhu Zhuying came to Li Chen and said softly, "Your Majesty is busy with state affairs. Our cultivation is a trivial matter. Please don't worry about it."

She was already big when she was a girl, and now that she is a young woman, she looks even more plump and upright, which makes people's appetite increase.

Li Chen handed the information about the southern countries to Zhu Zhuying, and she frowned after reading it.

"Your Majesty, something is not right. Our country has always been dominated by the Tiance Dynasty, but these new people have defected to the other side."

(End of this chapter)