Our family has been rebelling for generations, and you've become the top scholar in the imperia

I could tell this old bastard was about to speak.

Qin Feng knew things were going to go wrong.

The Nanlin Party wished they could just send him back to poverty; what good official position could they possibly offer him?

Thinking about this...

Qin Feng immediately interrupted Grand Tutor Wang, cupping his hands in greeting:

"This humble subject wishes to join the Imperial Guard!"

Upon hearing this, all the officials standing around gasped in shock.

Are we really going to stick with the eunuch faction to the end?

How could a scholar like him want to join the secret police?

If all the scholars in the world knew this, wouldn't they curse him to death? He studied hard for many years, only to end up working for the eunuch's secret police.

"Your Majesty, Qin Zhuangyuan is not allowed to join the Imperial Eunuchs. Scholars study the classics, while the Imperial Eunuchs are only there to arrest criminals. They are all uneducated eunuchs. Your Majesty, Qin Zhuangyuan is not allowed to join the Imperial Eunuchs."

"To disgrace scholars is unacceptable, even by any department of the imperial court, but the secret police and powerful secret agents are absolutely unacceptable!"

"Indeed, what will the world think if word gets out? Is our Great Zhou lacking in talent? The top scholar of our time has entered the Imperial Guard?"

"..."

Qin Feng had just finished speaking.

Before Zhou Zhengde could speak, a group of ministers erupted in uproar.

They all stepped forward to dissuade him.

Grandpa Miao was so angry that his face turned red, and he secretly stomped his feet.

Damn civil servants!

Qin Feng is resourceful, capable, and ruthless, making him an excellent person to manage the Imperial Guard.

"Why did you join the secret police?"

Zhou Zhengde smiled and took the initiative to ask the reason.

He did indeed want Qin Feng to enter the Imperial Guard and become a tool he planted in the court.

But now...

Qin Feng clearly has stronger governance capabilities, so it's a waste of his talents for him to join the Imperial Guard.

If Xifang can be governed so well in such a short time, it will surely be able to govern a county or a prefecture very well in the future, which is a blessing for the people.

"Your Majesty, there is no distinction between high and low positions. By joining the Imperial Guard, I can investigate all officials, eliminate violence and maintain order, and crack down on corruption. This is also serving the court. Moreover, although I am the top scholar, I grew up in a village and am used to being wild. If I go to other departments, I am afraid I will offend people."

The others stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with astonishment.

Offend?

Which department has offended more people than the factory security guard?

Don't you even listen to the reputation of the Imperial Guards in the capital?

"emperor!"

Seeing that the emperor seemed somewhat interested, Grand Tutor Wang hurriedly stepped forward.

"Qin Zhuangyuan is too modest. He has managed the West Ward so well and brought benefits to the people, which shows that he has the ability to govern. If he were to enter the Imperial Guard, wouldn't that be a waste of his talents? This old minister thinks it would be better to let Qin Zhuangyuan take a position in the Ministry of Works."

"Ministry of Industry?"

Zhou Zhengde frowned.

"Yes, it is most suitable for Qin Zhuangyuan to enter the Ministry of Works. Your Majesty, whether it is building public toilets or organizing stalls, it is enough to prove that Qin Zhuangyuan has a deep understanding of urban planning. Therefore, this old minister recommends that Qin Zhuangyuan serve as the Director of the Capital Land Management Department of the Ministry of Works."

The others echoed this sentiment.

He earnestly requested Zhou Zhengde to appoint Qin Feng to an official position in the Ministry of Works.

"Land reclamation?"

Qin Feng frowned deeply.

This name doesn't sound like a good position. Are they taking advantage of him because he doesn't know anything about the positions in the Six Ministries?

What department is the Ministry of Works?

To put it bluntly, they were the long-term laborers, cattle, and horses of the entire Great Zhou Dynasty.

They were responsible for leading craftsmen to repair houses and imperial tombs all day long. When there was a flood, the Ministry of Works dug canals, and when it was time for farming, the Ministry of Works was responsible for spring planting.

The Ministry of Works was responsible for the coal supply for every household.

If you put him in a department like that, what power could he possibly have?

"Are you willing?"

Zhou Zhengde asked a question, which was unusual for him.

"Your Majesty, I am loyal to the Emperor and will serve the country. Wherever Your Majesty assigns me, I will go."

Qin Feng was about to refuse.

Suddenly, Zhou Zhengde blinked without making a sound, and quickly changed the subject.

"Very well, as expected of my top scholar. Since that's the case, everyone's points are valid. Qin Feng, heed the decree!"

"Your humble servant obeys the decree!"

Zhou Zhengde said solemnly:

"Effective immediately, you will serve as the Director of the Capital Land Management Office under the Ministry of Works. In addition to farming and firewood production, you will also be responsible for the planning and repair of the capital city. As for your desire to join the Imperial Guard?"

Everyone suddenly looked up, a bad feeling creeping over them.

It depends on the situation.

The Emperor seems to want Qin Feng to hold both positions.

If even a senior official in the Ministry of Works can do this, does that mean the Imperial Guards and Secret Police will also have to?

This……

"Entering the Imperial Guard is fine, but the Ministry of Works also needs manpower for land reclamation. In addition, the capital city is being planned and repaired. I hereby appoint you as a centurion, and you may select a hundred people from the Imperial Guard to assist you."

"Your Majesty, this humble subject thanks you!"

Ginger is still old and spicy.

By making this transfer, I got a position in the Ministry of Works. Although I didn't directly enter the Imperial Guard, as a centurion, I had people under my command and gained the power of the Imperial Guard.

"emperor……"

"There's no need to discuss this further. Let's leave it at that. I'm tired; I'm returning to the palace!"

Zhou Zhengde waved his hand, interrupting the old tutor who was about to speak again.

He was helped into the carriage by an old eunuch.

In front of numerous officials, the carriage slowly departed from Xifang.

"Congratulations, Lord Qin. However, no one in the eunuch faction has ever had a good end. I hope you will think this through carefully."

Grand Tutor Wang sighed softly.

It seems.

The Emperor was determined to plant a spy in the court.

Even though he didn't hold a proper official position in the Imperial Guard and was merely a centurion, Qin Feng already had the power to arrest people.

"Thank you for your concern, Grand Tutor. I will remember it."

Qin Feng grinned.

How could he not know that the secret police never had a good ending? Throughout history, how many people who did dirty work had a good ending?

But I don't care.

After clearing the Qin family's name in the future, he may retire due to illness.

"snort!"

Grand Tutor Wang snorted coldly, flicked his sleeves, and also got into the carriage.

The other officials gave Qin Feng a deep look.

He shook his head and sighed repeatedly as he left.

……

That evening.

Inside the courtyard of Xifang.

Qiu Tuizi, with a beaming smile, fawned over Qin Feng as he served him.

Too bad!

That's absolutely ruthless!

I never dreamed that in such a short time, the adult would transform into a senior official in the Ministry of Works, and most importantly, be granted the title of centurion by the Emperor.

This is a hundred households.

He has a full hundred men at his disposal, and these are not just any hundred men; they are all from the Imperial Guard.

"Brother, what's the 'tuntian' (military agricultural colonies) business? Is it lucrative?"

Niu Wu squatted on the ground.

I still don't understand what the young master's official position entails.

"Farmers!"

"What!"

Niu Wu suddenly stood up, his face full of anger.

He grabbed Qiu Tuizi and threw him over the wall.

"They look down on us, brother! We quit! We don't even farm in the village, why come all the way to the capital to farm? We'll go back and gather our troops, we'll be able to storm the capital in no time! How dare they make us farm? Who's a decent person who farms? We only have that little bit of food after several months, how can we possibly get it by robbing them!"

"Go away, get out of here. If you say another word, you'll have to copy the multiplication tables a hundred times tonight."

Qin Feng glared at the guy, annoyed.

He studied this position after he returned.

Farming and firewood!

It's not that it can't be done.

Putting farming aside, the Ministry of Works controlled coal, responsible for its mining, transportation, and supply to the capital—a highly lucrative position.

but……

Based on the information he gathered about the Ministry of Works, Qin Feng was somewhat puzzled.

Owning coal mines and selling coal was equivalent to paying taxes to the imperial court, and the profits were enormous.

How could I have ended up in such a miserable state?

"Let's go, first go to the factory guards to get a hundred men, and go to the mine in Xishan early tomorrow morning to take a look."

Qin Feng stood up, and Chong Niu Wu and the other man waved their hands.