Chapter 419
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Chapter 419: Conferment
“This humble subject believes that Liu Dong is more suitable, he is highly capable and stable, and most importantly, he has sufficient seniority and has accumulated enough experience. He should be capable of handling the position of Chief Secretary.”
Shi Yaoshan’s answer slightly surprised Luo Ji.
According to his understanding, within the Secretary Office, excluding the two new recruits, there was no significant difference in the abilities of Liu Dong and Liu Xing.
Truly, their work efficiency showed no clear superior, only differences.
The difference lay in Liu Dong’s tendency towards stability; his approach to matters prioritized caution, and his personality was somewhat rigid.
However, Liu Xing was the opposite; he would occasionally come up with fantastic ideas.
80% of these ideas were stopped by Shi Yaoshan, and another 20% that Shi Yaoshan was unsure about were sent to Luo Ji for his decision.
Even so, the number of ideas was quite large.
His personality was also more cheerful and outgoing.
For these two, appointing either of them to succeed Shi Yaoshan as Chief Secretary had its pros and cons.
Given this premise, Liu Xing and Shi Yaoshan had a good personal relationship.
Luo Ji initially thought Shi Yaoshan would recommend Liu Xing, but he unexpectedly recommended Liu Dong, and he wondered if it was to avoid suspicion or for some other reason.
With thoughts rapidly turning, Luo Ji couldn’t help but ask.
“Isn’t Liu Xing suitable? He has also been in the Secretary Office for quite some time, hasn’t he?”
“Yes.”
Shi Yaoshan nodded.
“In terms of seniority, Liu Xing is sufficient, and his work ability is not bad, but sometimes his ideas are too unconstrained.”
“Although they occasionally bring fresh insights, he also makes quite a few mistakes…”
At this point, Shi Yaoshan’s face clearly showed a wry smile.
Speaking of this, he evidently recalled the days when he was troubled by Liu Xing’s bad ideas; indeed, the past was unbearable to look back on!
After sighing, he quickly gathered his spirits and continued.
“This humble subject believes that the work of the Secretary Office is crucial and has a significant impact. Even a small mistake can lead to irreversible and severe consequences.”
“Therefore, even with a mindset of ‘not seeking merit, but seeking no fault,’ it is better than Liu Xing’s occasional flights of fancy, but…”
“But what?”
Luo Ji subconsciously asked, looking at Shi Yaoshan, who looked troubled at the end of his sentence.
“It just means that your workload, Your Majesty, might increase.”
Shi Yaoshan said, bowing his head deeply.
At this moment, Luo Ji, who had clearly realized the situation, immediately darkened his face.
Liu Dong’s approach to matters prioritized caution, and his personality was slightly rigid.
Such a Chief Secretary would likely submit all reports that were difficult to decide on to him for his opinion, which would indeed increase his workload.
Looking at Shi Yaoshan, who had his head lowered, Luo Ji could almost swear that this guy was secretly smiling!
But what was helpless was that Shi Yaoshan’s choice was indeed correct.
The work of the Secretary Office is very important.
Since efficiency couldn’t be significantly improved, Luo Ji would rather opt for stability, even if it meant hardship for himself.
Thinking of this, Luo Ji clearly felt a pain in his liver!
“In that case, then…”
Just as Luo Ji was gloomily preparing to approve the matter, a flash of inspiration suddenly struck him, and he thought of a method.
“Ahem!”
He gave a heavy cough.
After quickly sorting out his thoughts, Luo Ji slowly began.
“Shi Yaoshan, hear my decree.”
“This humble subject is present!”
After a series of twists and turns, Shi Yaoshan, who had finally reached this critical moment, couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement.
Luo Ji saw Shi Yaoshan’s expression but had no intention of bothering him further.
He said quite directly, “I appoint Shi Yaoshan as the Village Chief of Azure Water Lake Fishing Village, effective immediately!”
“In addition, after Shi Yaoshan takes office, due to the vacancy of the Chief Secretary position, Liu Dong of the Secretary Office shall succeed him.”
Hearing Luo Ji’s conferment, Shi Yaoshan was about to prostrate himself in gratitude and accept the order, but unexpectedly, their emperor had not finished speaking.
Frightened, he quickly shut his mouth.
Interrupting the emperor could lead to a charge of disrespect.
Then, Luo Ji continued.
“At the same time, due to Lu Yang’s outstanding ability in the Secretary Office, he is hereby specially appointed as an Assistant Official to assist me in handling government affairs, effective tomorrow.”
The conferment officially ended.
Luo Ji’s final act of specially appointing Lu Yang as an Assistant Official definitely stunned Shi Yaoshan.
When he came back to his senses, he saw Luo Ji smiling at him.
Realizing his lapse in composure, Shi Yaoshan quickly bowed in gratitude.
“This humble subject thanks Your Majesty for the conferment.”
“Alright, go and deliver the order.”
“Yes, this humble subject takes his leave.”
Shi Yaoshan, who left Luo Ji’s office, felt somewhat dazed.
He never expected that their emperor would take such a detour and play such a move.
Although Lu Yang was capable, he lacked experience.
Appointing him as Chief Secretary to manage the Secretary Office might still be premature.
However, an Assistant Official was different.
This position did not require managing others; it only required carrying out the tasks assigned by His Majesty, focusing on individual ability.
This avoided the disadvantage of Lu Yang’s limited seniority and experience, making him unsuitable for a management position, while still allowing his excellent work ability to be put to use.
At the same time, there was no need to worry about the Secretary Office being overwhelmed by too much work.
Because he himself had just said that if Liu Dong took over, many difficult to decide tasks would likely be transferred to their emperor.
The emperor’s workload would increase, while the Secretary Office’s workload would decrease.
With thoughts rapidly turning, Shi Yaoshan had already walked back to the Secretary Office.
As soon as he entered the door, pairs of eyes immediately fell on him, almost startling him out of his thoughts.
Finally, Shi Yaoshan, who had fully recovered, shook his head with a wry smile.
He wouldn’t think about it anymore.
After today, he would have to head to Azure Water Lake Fishing Village to take up his new post.
He would leave the matters here for Liu Dong and Lu Yang to worry about.
With this thought, Shi Yaoshan loudly declared.
“Thanks to His Majesty’s regard, from today onwards, I will resign from my position as Chief Secretary and immediately proceed to Azure Water Lake Fishing Village to take up my post.”
Upon hearing this, Liu Xing and the others symbolically applauded, and after saying a few words of “congratulations,” their eyes remained fixed on him.
Clearly, in the eyes of these people, Shi Yaoshan’s appointment as Village Chief of Azure Water Lake Fishing Village was inevitable; what they wanted to know was who would occupy the position of Chief Secretary afterward.
Facing this situation, Shi Yaoshan was too lazy to get angry with these people and stated quite directly.
“I will be heading to Azure Water Lake Fishing Village to take up my post, and Liu Dong will succeed me as Chief Secretary.”
“Additionally, Lu Yang is specially appointed as an Assistant Official, effective tomorrow.”
