Wealth and glory seek stability

All deployments of the Xia State and departments responsible for maintaining normal national operations have been established.

Jian Xi didn't quite understand some of the important political affairs of the day, so she had to consult some older and more experienced ministers before she could perfect them.

Everyone had seen Jian Xi's debate with the scholars. They heard that Lord Lin was so angry at Jian Xi that he was bedridden and had a stroke. No one dared to provoke her anymore, and Jian Xi was happy to have some peace and quiet.

A dark-skinned old man looked at Jian Xi with a flattering smile, "Sir, which department should the department in charge of agriculture be assigned to?"

The most common problem Jian Xi faces every day is making decisions. "Assigned to the State Council."

Xia State’s main problem is not the lack of talent, but the lack of a practical system and management methods.

For Jian Xi, all these were just a matter of taking out what was already in her mind and using it.

Everyone who was assigned a task happily carried it out immediately.

These people were the ones who stayed after the initial screening by Jian Xi and Gao Yunhuai. They were made into a list and given to Huang Yuan to make the final decision.

Gao Yunhuai, dressed in a silver-white brocade robe, stood still like a green pine in the forest, with his branches and leaves clearly visible but making people dare not offend him, his body standing upright in a corner.

Seeing Jian Xi easily deciding a problem that others had been struggling to decide, the frosty look in Gao Yunhuai's eyes gradually turned into soft and soothing clouds. However, his face remained expressionless for a long time, making it impossible for people to see what was in his mind.

The beauty in Jian Xi's eyes was no longer blooming for him alone; her confident and flamboyant look was enough to eclipse all the men in the hall.

It was totally different from the gentleness and thoughtfulness she showed when I saw her in the backyard.

These few days he saw a brand new Jian Xi, a Jian Xi he had never known before.

He couldn't help but think about every little detail of their time together.

A woman like this shouldn't be trapped in the backyard. Gao Yunhuai watched Jian Xi arguing for the law on protecting women.

He can also listen to other people's opinions after careful consideration and make decisions without being bound by emotions. This can only be done by people with broad minds.

To say that at the beginning, what intimidated everyone was Gao Yunhuai behind Jian Xi and Jian Xi's sharp words.

Now, everyone is impressed by Jian Xi's wisdom and fairness.

Regarding the Military and Political Department, Jian Xi adopted Chen Erhei as the top person in charge regardless of past grudges. Shen Nanxing also had another general who followed Huang Yuan in the uprising as the second in command to supervise and assist.

Shen Nanxing has already set off for the White Tiger Dynasty. The person who has the most influence in the Military and Political Department now is Chen Erhei.

The crowd, who had originally thought that there would be no rewards for implementing the new policy, suddenly became quiet.

During the day, Jian Xi handled important decisions in the main hall, and at night she worked with Huang Yuan, Gao Yunhuai and Chen Erhei to establish the most basic power structure.

Although Huang Yuan is the highest decision-maker, he trusts Jian Xi and his wife very much.

Chen Erhei remembered that he had offended two people to death at the very beginning, and he felt extremely regretful. Unexpectedly, Jian Xi suggested to Huang Yuan that he should be the head of the Military and Political Department.

But he was very happy.

When he saw Jian Xi, he felt ashamed and wanted to apologize, but was met with Jian Xi's cold eyes. "You still say that I am a woman with long hair and short knowledge. You are not much better. I am just doing my job. If you want to thank someone, thank yourself more. Develop the Military and Political Department well. The safety of Xia Country is in your hands."

Listening to Jian Xi's words, Chen Erhei's heart was filled with excitement, as if he would be letting down the people of Xia if he didn't express his ambitions.

Gao Yunhuai arrived at the meeting room and saw Chen Er's face was red all the way to his ears. He was surprised and asked, "General Chen, what's wrong with you?"

Chen Erhei glanced at Gao Yunhuai and said, "Humph, what's so great about a pretty boy? I am in charge of the country's military and political affairs now. Your safety is in my hands. Don't be too arrogant, kid."

Gao Yunhuai: ...Nervous!

Jian Xi burst out laughing. She didn't expect that just a few words of encouragement could make Chen Erhei so excited.

If he were to use the same rhetoric that his boss used in his previous life to make big promises, Chen Erhei would have to go through a lot of hardships.

"What are you laughing at?" A tall figure appeared behind Jian Xi, and a pleasant smell of pine scent wafted to her nose. Jian Xi knew it was Gao Yunhuai without turning around.

"I was thinking of something interesting."

"What's the matter? Tell us about it." A rough voice came from outside the conference hall. Since the court officials stopped urging Huang Yuan to ascend the throne and become emperor, he changed his self-proclaimed name to the way he called himself when he was in the countryside.

The three of them stood up and bowed to Huang Yuan.

"Ascend."

Huang Yuan strode quickly and found a chair to sit down. "You're welcome. Please sit down." He then looked at Jian Xi. "Master Jian, tell me about something interesting that you just thought of."

Jian Xi smiled, leaned on the chair and sat down, saying, "I was just thinking that Mr. Huang's hometown is really a place of outstanding people. The playmates who grew up with him are all talented generals. If you think differently, it is not uncommon for such people to be as numerous as cattle hair in Xia Country."

"Why is it so common?" Huang Yuan was puzzled.

Seeing the three people looking at her, Jian Xi chuckled, "For example, my brother Shen Nanxing was born with supernatural powers. If he hadn't been lucky enough to come to the capital and enter the Wu'an Palace, he would probably be a farmer at best if he lived among the common people. And General Chen, if he hadn't had the opportunity of Mr. Huang, he would have wasted his whole life in the northwest."

Hearing this, Huang Yuan and Chen Erhei were silent for a long time.

"Then Lord Jian, how do you think Shu Ping has been able to get to where he is today?" Huang Yuan continued to ask.

Gao Yunhuai wanted to know how he looked in Jian Xi's eyes, and he looked at Jian Xi with a little curiosity.

"This is easy. My husband has always had the best things in the world. His family has been the richest in Jiangnan since he was young. He has been taught by famous teachers since he was young. He is talented, studious and motivated. Money has paved the way for him. Any ordinary person can have a smooth life, let alone a talented person? It is inevitable that he can get to where he is today." Jian Xi was not partial and told Gao Yunhuai's experience impartially.

Huang Yuan and Chen Erhei's eyes showed resentment towards their fate.

Jian Xi added: "But my husband is still a step behind the sons of the powerful and noble families in the capital."

Huang Yuan and Chen Erhei had originally felt a little jealous when they heard about Gao Yunhuai's brilliant life, but when they heard that there was someone better than Gao Yunhuai, they instantly felt relieved.

It’s like when several people are taking an exam, and a playmate who you usually talk to all the time suddenly gets first place, so the others will naturally feel unfair.

But if you hear that the playmate who won first place is nothing in front of others, you will feel a strange sense of balance in your heart.

People don't always want others to be much better than themselves.

This time, Chen Erhei lost his temper and said, "Then tell me, what's wrong with him?" He looked at Gao Yunhuai provocatively, with an expression that said you're no better than him.

Jian Xi covered her mouth and smiled, "He is inferior in status. Merchants are lowly, and scholars with a little reputation are willing to bow down for money unless their families are in financial difficulties. The powerful families can use their reputation to let their children enjoy the best education. They marry each other to form a stable camp. Ordinary people have no possibility of promotion, unless..."

"Unless what?"

"Unless you fight back like you did to survive, but that's like the big fish in the pond eating the small fish. Xuanyuan Zhaoyi made his fortune in this way. He didn't fundamentally change this malpractice, but instead became an exploiter of the upper class. This cycle will never end."