waiting for Zhao Qinglan here all along."I've heard that the Prime Minister's son is generous. He spent hundreds of thousands of taels of silver to build Tengwang Pavilion just to impress people. Comp...Chapter 321: Dragon Family's Visiting Card

There are indeed rare prodigies who excel in both areas, but such individuals emerge only once every few centuries. In our dynasty, there might be one or half a one, perhaps. But at least none have come to serve me yet, so I'll treat them as nonexistent.

Looking at Su Jin's thoughtful yet unconvinced expression, Li Chen smiled and said, "An official is neither inherently good nor bad. Whether they are corrupt or upright doesn't matter to me. What matters is what kind of person can be used in what kind of place. As long as they are useful, their true nature is unimportant."

"An honest official should naturally be used, but not too much. A corrupt official should be used frequently, but not repeatedly."

Su Jinpa seemed somewhat shocked by Li Chen's way of using people after hearing his words.

I feel like this is just sophistry, but the more I think about it, the harder it is to find fault with.

"Alright, this is the art of ruling a country. You're just a girl, you don't need to learn these things." Li Chen said.

Su Jinpa immediately retorted, "What's wrong with girls In the past, there was Mulan. Are women in our time weaker There are many things that men can't do, which women might be able to."

"Like, having a baby" Li Chen asked with a smirk.

Su Jinpa said angrily, "You know I didn't mean that."

Li Chen chuckled and didn't continue on this topic that was easily likely to make Su Jinpa angry.

He changed the subject and said, "The situation in Xishan Province is delicate right now. The rebels have gone quiet, as if something major has happened within their ranks. On the other hand, Zhao Heishan hasn't disappointed me. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he's been vigorously streamlining the bureaucracy of Xishan Province, and we're already seeing some positive results."

"These were all messages from edicts and secret reports. Although I believed no one would dare deceive me on this matter, seeing the Qingmei sent from Xishan Province through Liangzhou all the way to the East Palace made me truly feel that the situation in Xishan Province was now under control."

Su Jinpa's attention was indeed diverted, and she curiously asked: "The rebels were able to sweep through most of Xishan Province in such a short time. There must be capable people among them. They should know that since they have become rebels, there is no turning back. At this crucial moment, they should either continue to expand their achievements or negotiate with the court for amnesty. But the internal problems happened and there was no action. What does this mean"

Li Chen narrowed his eyes, a picture of Zhou Ping'an's seemingly gentle and humble face appearing before him. He said calmly, "Who knows, they might have been pawns from the very beginning."

"In the over three hundred years since the founding of this dynasty, the first official rebel army to raise its flag. What a significant event! Who has the ability to accomplish such a feat"

Su Jinpa let out a soft hum and said, "If the one playing chess set up such a grand game, what would they want to do Conquer the world"

The words had barely left his lips before Su Jinpa realized the impropriety of his statement.

This kind of remark should not be made casually. Even if you do say it, you need to consider the occasion and who you are speaking to.

But now she was in the East Palace, speaking such words to the Crown Prince. No matter how you looked at it, it was a blatant overstep.

Subconsciously, she glanced at Li Chen's face. Seeing that he wasn't angry, Su Jinpa finally felt a little relieved.

This guy in front of me may not have anything else, but he certainly has a big presence...

"What's there to be afraid of I don't mind such words. Some people might not say them out loud, but they go all the way in their actions. Compared to that, what's wrong with saying a few words"

Li Chen saw Su Jinpa's reaction and said faintly, "There are plenty of people in this world who want to seize the throne."

As soon as Li Chen's words fell, a report came from outside.

"Your Highness, the head of the Long family in Xishan Province, Long Tiandé, along with his son Long Huáiyù, has sent a letter requesting an audience."said.Zhao Qinglan sneered and said, "You've even replaced the people around me. What other choice do I have"Even if I were to change people, Zhao Xuanji would still find a way to get in touch with you...