Do You Know?: I, the Little Cabinet Elder, Regent of the World

The Transport Commissioner of Huainan East Circuit was in charge of the financial affairs of the entire circuit. This was a substantive fourth-rank official position, making him the third most important figure in Huainan East Circuit.

If you include the honorary title of Grand Master of the Palace, he would even be a second-rank official!

Jiang Zhong let out a long sigh: "Our ancestral graves are emitting auspicious smoke!"

"My son, you've truly made your mother proud!"

Hai Xirui clutched the imperial edict tightly, tears streaming down her face with emotion.

Lady of the Nation!

This is a woman's ultimate pursuit in life.

Her eldest son turned out well and managed to earn it back for her.

The Su and Sun families looked at the imperial edict with a mixture of joy and envy.

I was happy, of course, because my uncle had been appointed prime minister.

When a woman marries a man, the more prosperous her husband's family is, the more face she will have.

My uncle is a high-ranking official, so his reputation speaks for itself.

Furthermore, with their uncle becoming prime minister, Jiang Xiao and Jiang Xu's careers are sure to be smooth sailing.

This is certainly something to be happy about.

Envy, in this context, refers to admiration for her mother-in-law's title of Lady of the State.

The more prestigious the family, the more they understand the value of being a noblewoman.

In the entire world, there are only forty or fifty women who were granted official titles and honors while still alive.

This shows how precious it is.

As a woman, I naturally feel extremely envious.

Jiang Zhong and his wife, Hai, read the document several times.

quite a while.

Jiang Zhong waved his hand and said, "Have someone distribute porridge and money to accumulate blessings for Zhao'er."

"Have someone buy incense; I want to burn incense and offer sacrifices!"

Admittedly, the reward was earned by Zhao'er.

Given the official positions held by the ancestors, it would be quite difficult for them to help Zhao'er enter the cabinet.

But who says that Zhao'er is necessarily blessed by her ancestors?

Is it possible that my ancestors were protecting me, Master Jiang Zhong?

He relied on his father for the first half of his life, and on his eldest son for the second half.

Effortlessly, a Grade 4 item was obtained!

Isn't this the blessing of our ancestors?

“Coincidentally, Xiao’er and Xu’er were in the capital for the imperial examinations, so they paid their respects together,” Jiang Zhong added.

After their father passed away, the two sons, taking advantage of their declining health, studied diligently for nearly two years and both passed the imperial examinations, earning the title of Juren (a degree in the imperial examination system).

This time, however, it was a scientific expedition to the capital.

"Yes."

Su and Sun exchanged a glance and smiled at each other.

The administrative center of Huainan East Road.

A man with slightly graying temples, around fifty-one or fifty-two years old, held a vermilion brush and occasionally reviewed official documents.

This man was none other than Song Huai, the Deputy Pacification Commissioner of Huainan East Circuit, a powerful official of the third rank.

In governing a region, only two people are qualified to wear purple robes.

One of them was the deputy envoy for pacification.

"grown ups."

With a soft call, the subordinate He Shao entered, his face full of excitement.

Without looking up, Song Huai asked, "What is it?"

A single kneel in Huaizuo and a single address of "Lord Jiang" paves a smooth path for his official career.

With the support of the Grand Secretary above him, all he needs to do is earnestly pursue political achievements.

After all, only with political achievements would the young Grand Secretary be able to recommend him.

Therefore, in the past year and a half, Song Huai has been diligent and conscientious in his duties.

Upon receiving the document, He Shao could not hide his excitement and exclaimed with joy, "Lord Jiang, you've joined the cabinet!"

All political matters concerning Huainan East Circuit would be issued in writing by the Huainan East Circuit officials of the Imperial Secretariat, who would then notify all officials in Huainan.

Jiang Zhao entered the cabinet and became one of the six Grand Secretaries, naturally falling into the category of issuing official documents.

"Enter the cabinet?" Song Huai was taken aback, his pen paused.

"what?"

"Jiang Gong has joined the cabinet?"

In just a moment, Song Huai realized what was going on, and subconsciously stood up straight, picked up the document and began to read.

[He was appointed Grand Secretary, concurrently holding the positions of Vice Chancellor, Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Pavilion, Grand Master of the Palace, and Junior Guardian of the Heir Apparent!]

After reading the ten or so words, Song Huai stared at them for a few breaths, his face visibly flushed.

"You've joined the cabinet!"

After muttering to himself a few times, Song Huai subconsciously gazed into the distance.

A thirty-year-old Grand Secretary of the Cabinet!

What is this concept?

With Jiang Gong's abilities and achievements in expanding territory, he could probably stay in the position of Grand Secretary for decades!

It was a foregone conclusion that he would rule the world.

A Grand Secretary for decades?

Even though Song Huai was a high-ranking official of the third rank, wearing a purple robe, he couldn't help but tremble.

An absolute evergreen in politics!

After a long pause, Song Huai sighed:

"Master Jiang is truly a divine being!"

That one kneel opened up a world of possibilities!

If nothing unexpected happens, this will be the most correct decision he has ever made!

Xichuan Road, Su Mansion.

Main hall.

Su Shi and Su Zhe were both dressed in plain clothes and sat facing each other.

A letter was placed on a wooden table, and the two brothers looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Hi~!"

Su Shi broke the silence, sighing, "He entered the cabinet in just twelve years; Zichuan is no ordinary man!"

"The late emperor had no sons, and the imperial clan fought among themselves."

Su Zhe's surprise subsided slightly as he analyzed, "The Prince of Yan and the Prince of Yong, one is known for his virtue and the other for his numerous offspring. According to common sense, the throne will most likely be inherited by one of the two princes."

"If it weren't for Zichuan's submission of a secret law on establishing an heir, the Emperor's lineage would have had no chance of vying for the throne."

"The fact that the emperor issued an edict to recall Zichuan as soon as he ascended the throne shows just how much he valued him."

"His unparalleled achievements in expanding territory have ensured his lasting fame throughout history."

Su Zhe calmly said, "Entering the cabinet and becoming prime minister is a matter of course."

Although he said this, a glint flashed in Su Zhe's eyes, clearly not as calm as he appeared.

A 30-year-old Grand Secretary is really a bit over the top.

"Is that so?"

Su Shi glanced at the letter and couldn't help but sigh.

They were all candidates from the second year of the Jiayou era, and he was only a fifth-rank official!

Jiang Zhao, First Rank!

This is a cheat!

Liangzhe Road, Wuzhou.

The most prominent and prestigious families in a county are known as the "county's most prestigious families."

The most prominent and prestigious families in a prefecture are known as the "prefecture's ancestral home".

There are differences between different counties, and there are also differences between different prefectures.

Generally speaking, the more prosperous a place is, the more prestigious its county and prefecture reputation will be.

Like Huaizuo, it has been prosperous since ancient times, and the ancestors of several major clans all had high-ranking officials of the third rank or above.

The families of noble birth watched over each other, and the three ranks of officials were passed down without interruption, with connections extending directly to the imperial court and the common people.

Wuzhou has fertile soil and abundant rainfall.

The rice is fragrant and sweet, and Lutian rice is one of the tribute rice varieties.

Papermaking and book printing flourished, and Wu paper was one of the eight major tribute papers.

Juyan tea and Dongbai tea are renowned and were among the tea tributes offered to the emperor.

Even though this wealthy prefecture could not compare with cities like Yangzhou, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Yuezhou, and Guangzhou, it was still a first-rate prosperous place.

The prominent families of Wuzhou are naturally among the most powerful.

Among them, the most prestigious clan was the Lanxi Wang clan.

The previous ruler of the Wang family was named Wang You, who was quite famous for his official duties and governance.

This man received the "umbrella of ten thousand people" seven times, once served as prime minister, and had disciples and former officials all over the country.

After his death, he was posthumously awarded the title of Grand Tutor and granted the title of Meritorious Minister of Loyalty and Assistance in Governing the State.

Even more remarkably, they were granted the honor of being enshrined in the Imperial Ancestral Temple, earning them widespread renown.

The Wang family of Lanxi, a renowned clan, truly lived up to its name, as evidenced by this.

The main hall of the Prince's Mansion.

Sixty-three-year-old Mrs. Wang held the letter in her hand and read it word by word.

Below him, his son Wang Shiping had his hands on his lap, his face respectful.

About half an incense stick's time.

"Jiang Zichuan actually joined the cabinet?" Old Mrs. Wang was somewhat surprised.

At the age of thirty, he actually entered the cabinet and became prime minister?

"Expanding territories and enjoying the emperor's favor."

Wang Shiping said, "It is quite common for someone to enter the cabinet and become a prime minister."

Grandma Wang didn't speak, her eyes slightly narrowed.

After a few breaths, he slowly said, "Entering the cabinet and becoming prime minister is not just about having the emperor's favor. Having protégés and former subordinates is also an important factor."

"Jiang Zichuan has been in office for twelve years, so where did his protégés and former subordinates come from?"

As she spoke, Old Mrs. Wang looked at her son.

“This is probably due to the opening of the Xihe border, which has cultivated a group of protégés and former officials,” Wang Shiping replied after a moment’s thought.