The name Xiao Qingqing made Wei Qing's face turn red.
Wei Ning gritted his teeth and said, "Brother Emperor, this rebel is so wanton!"
"Sigh... I think he is at least different from someone like Liu Cheng." Wei Qing said to himself, with a hint of disappointment in his expectant look.
She thought to herself, how great would it be if there was a capable prime minister who could assist her and help her govern the country?
It's a pity that Shen Yunfan is a rebel after all, I just hope he won't go as far as Liu Cheng.
Shen Yunfan didn't hear the two sisters' murmur. He took the token and left, found a eunuch to lead the way, and went to the military aircraft office first.
The Military Aircraft Department was the place where the Central Committee of the Southern Wei Dynasty handled state affairs. Most of the memorials and documents were piled here. The former person in charge of the Military Aircraft Department was none other than Prime Minister Liu Cheng.
After reading some memorials here, Shen Yunfan roughly understood the current national conditions of the Southern Wei Dynasty.
Just one word, rotten!
The Southern Wei Dynasty was not big, with a total of three states and one city. The three states were Chuzhou in the north, Xilin State in the west, and Jiaozhou in the south. One city was the capital.
Among them, Chuzhou, the largest and most fertile state, was granted the title of King Beishan, who had great military achievements.
The prefect of Xilin Prefecture is also a local snake. He manages his own territory, and the tax he pays in a year does not exceed ten thousand taels of silver.
The only two areas that are truly under the central government are Jingcheng and Jiaozhou!
Fortunately, these two territories have a lot of population and fertile land. The total number of troops is about 40,000, including 5,000 Imperial Guards and 20,000 Imperial Guards, all in the capital.
But this little national power is like paper in front of Zhao Guo.
"Alas." Shen Yunfan couldn't help but sigh.
"Brother Yunfan, is it difficult to rebel against a traitor now?" Liu Meiniang's figure appeared, with a lazy look on her face, and she yawned.
Seeing her, Shen Yunfan subconsciously touched his face. The slap he received last night was quite severe.
Fortunately, it was explained clearly later, and Liu Meiniang hurriedly apologized. However, the method of apology was a bit sexy...
"Little pervert, don't keep staring at me." Liu Meiniang's face turned red, "You are not allowed to tell anyone about last night's reward!"
"Ahem." Shen Yunfan looked embarrassed, stopped his thoughts and said seriously, "Let's get down to business."
"First of all, we must form an iron army to take back Chuzhou and Xilin Province and accumulate national strength. Only after the national strength becomes stronger can we consider attacking northward."
Seeing Shen Yunfan being so serious, Liu Meiniang smiled and said, "Do you really want to be the prime minister who governs the country?"
Shen Yunfan muttered: "If you want revenge, there are only two ways. One is to assassinate Zhao Wen."
"This is impossible." Liu Meiniang said decisively, "Even the emperor of a small country like the Southern Wei Dynasty is protected by people like Chen Zicai. There must be many masters around Zhao Wen, and it will be difficult to assassinate him."
"Then there is only the second way, to destroy the Zhao State." Shen Yunfan spread his hands, "Although the Southern Wei Dynasty is a small country, it is also my only capital for revenge. I can only manage it well."
"Then I can only try my best to help you. If you have any questions, I can give you any instructions at any time." After Liu Meiniang said that, she disappeared in a flash.
Shen Yunfan also left the military aircraft office, left the palace, and went straight to the Imperial College.
If you want to govern a country, talent is indispensable.
There were talents in the Southern Wei Dynasty, but most of them were in the hands of Liu Cheng, Xu Kailin, and Cao Shan. To put it bluntly, they were all rebels inside and outside, and few were loyal to the emperor.
It's funny to say that someone like Shen Yunfan, who has no conflict of interest with the emperor, can be considered a loyal minister. At least, he does things for the good of Southern Wei.
Now that Liu Cheng is not dead, it is impossible for his old subordinates to take orders from Shen Yunfan.
Therefore, Shen Yunfan had to personally select a few talents.
Coincidentally, the Imperial College was set up at the beginning of the Southern Wei Dynasty, and many talents should have been cultivated there.
The gatehouse of the Imperial College is very grand. There is a wooden sign at the door, which reads: "Those without talent, ability and morality are not allowed to enter. Anyone who steps into this gate, regardless of status, is seeking knowledge!"
These words do have a pattern.
Shen Yunfan smiled and strode inside.
In the courtyard, several supervisors were painting here. When they saw someone coming in, they came to stop them and said, "Brother, no one is allowed to enter the Imperial College at will!"
"I am the crown prince, acting as prime minister, and I am here today on orders." Shen Yunfan showed the token given by Wei Qing.
The supervisors looked at each other, and one of them said, "Wait a minute, I'll notify the chief registrar!"
He turned and left, and after a while he came back with an elegant middle-aged man. This man's surname was Yang, and he was the chief registrar of the Imperial College, equivalent to an office director.
"Your Majesty, what orders do you have when you visit the Imperial Academy?" Master Yang was polite.
"According to the emperor's decree, there is a vacancy in the palace recently, and I will choose the person." Shen Yunfan said calmly.
It's easier to do anything with the emperor's name.
"Selecting people? In the past, officials recommended each one individually, didn't they?" Chief Yang was startled.
"Don't ask too many questions."
"Okay, come with me!" Master Yang thought about it again and looked a little happy again.
The two of them arrived at a school, where many junior supervisors were studying. According to Master Yang, most of these supervisors were familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics, and they also had some insights into etiquette and state affairs.
If you serve in the palace, you will definitely be able to take on big responsibilities!
As he said this, he recommended everyone one by one.
"Your Majesty, this is Wang Qi, who is good at etiquette!"
Shen Yunfan nodded and asked the supervisor in front of him: "Let me ask you, Prime Minister Liu Cheng is suspected of treason. If you enter the palace, how will you investigate this matter?"
Wang Qi said decisively: "The Prime Minister is loyal to the country and the people, and cannot be a traitor. If I enter the palace, I will definitely find out all the people involved and fight for the Prime Minister with all my strength! Prove his innocence!"
"Next." Shen Yunfan looked indifferent.
Master Yang was dumbfounded and advised: "Your Majesty, this is the son of the Minister of Rites, you don't want to think about it anymore?"
"Next."
Chief Yang frowned and could only introduce the next supervisor.
Of course, the ones he recommended were all the descendants of officials in the capital, and they all had a good relationship with him. Once they entered the palace to serve, it would be a great thing for him as the chief registrar!
However, Shen Yunfan asked the same question to everyone.
Most of these junior officials in the capital understand the ways of officialdom, so they tend to defend the powerful prime minister when they speak.
In the end, Shen Yunfan didn't choose anyone!
"Your Majesty, how do you want to choose?" Master Yang's face turned gloomy and ugly. None of the more than ten people chose one. Is this His Majesty playing tricks on him?
"If it satisfies me, I will naturally choose." Shen Yunfan said, looking at a man dressed as a scholar in the corner.