Shennong Dao Master-Chapter 1161 - 11: Emperor Wu’s Rewards, Maxed Out?! (Da Zhang)

Chapter 1161: Chapter 11: Emperor Wu’s Rewards, Maxed Out?! (Da Zhang)

The second matter is still about personnel.

Without people, no work can be carried out.

The first meeting centered around selecting capable individuals.

After the meeting ended, Zhao Xing quickly submitted a memorial.

He recommended Mi Fei, Chen Shijie, Hu Yang, and Zhang Tianxing for the position of regular third-rank officials as his deputies.

Liu Tianning glanced at the list: "I know Chen Shijie, he is fully qualified for the regular third-rank position, Hu Yang and Zhang Tianxing are already third-rank officials, so transitioning them from secondary to regular is not much of an issue."

"Who is this Mi Fei? How is he worth your strong recommendation?"

In Zhao Xing’s document, Mi Fei was listed first!

Yet, Mi Fei was still a fifth-rank official at the time.

This was quite amusing.

Due to his contributions to farming in the Returning Ruins Realm, Mi Fei was originally promoted to regular fourth rank during the early Yongzhi period when he encountered Ji Che on his travels.

At that time, Ji Che recommended Mi Fei to Emperor Jing, and Mi Fei was then conferred a third-rank honorary title. His own realm also broke into third rank in the 20th year of Yongzhi.

However, by the 60th year of Yongzhi, this fellow caused trouble again, beating up his superior officer.

The case was brought to the state mansion, and Mi Fei’s honorary rank was stripped, his official position was reduced, but he managed to retain his realm.

He was demoted back to a fifth-rank official, and further sent back to the Returning Ruins Realm to cultivate fields with criminal settlers.

"This person..." Zhao Xing held Mi Fei’s resume, pondering for a long time but couldn’t summarize Mi Fei shortly, finally said: "He is a rare talent."

Liu Tianning, upon hearing this, went through Mi Fei’s entire resume and eventually remarked with a strange expression: "He is indeed an eccentric genius."

Mi Fei concurrently practiced three disciplines!

He mastered each of them.

Beyond that, he even dabbled in fields like dance, music, and talisman mastery.

But he had a flaw: disdain for superiors and respect for inferiors.

This flaw was fatal within the bureaucracy.

Mi Fei, coming from an ordinary background without family lineage or connections, had a tendency to assault his superiors, which no one could tolerate.

No matter how outstanding his ability was, he was nonetheless despised in officialdom.

"Mi Fei is a late bloomer," Liu Tianning chuckled.

"Indeed," Zhao Xing also laughed.

Lao Liu could perceive that Mi Fei would only start to restrain his temperament and understand that one couldn’t just rely on personal preference in officialdom when he was older.

In the usual course, Mi Fei only began to shine in the latter half of his life.

He even rose to the position of Grand Minister of Agriculture, albeit briefly, which was enough to prove his astonishing ability and talent.

Rising from humble origins to becoming Grand Minister of Agriculture was partly because he encountered such a wise ruler as Emperor Wu, but more so because Mi Fei himself was genuinely capable.

"I will be his superior, and with my support, any trouble he causes will be minor issues," Zhao Xing stated, "This person has boundless potential and is well-researched in the Path of Self."

Liu Tianning nodded, having seen many with such a disposition.

Even he himself had that kind of temperament when young.

Killing officials? Liu Tianning had done that in his youth.

He even overthrew half of the younger generation in the Daoist Academy.

The only difference was that Mi Fei had no background, no one to back him or protect his path.

Mi Fei surviving the clutches of influential families was purely because Emperor Jing’s strategies against the aristocratic families were quite effective over these years.

In any other time, Old Man Mi’s three Marquis Transformation Methods wouldn’t have been enough to save him from being chopped down.

"Alright, take him to Western Extreme State," Liu Tianning nodded, "to temper his fiery spirit."

"Hmm," Zhao Xing agreed.

His full title should be Minister of Agriculture of the West Pole Seven Cave Heavens and Two Blessed Lands.

Because the vassal state in Western Extreme State was embroiled in a chaotic battle in the west.

Emperor Wu sent Zhao Xing purely to gain merit.

Otherwise, it would be hard to reward him.

Even without mentioning rewards, as the Minister of Agriculture, Duke Junyi... Zhao Xing naturally had to achieve accomplishments promptly to be deserving of these rewards.

Surveying the Great Zhou’s borders, only the Western Pole Zone had significant merits to be gained.

The several grotto heavens in Pinghai State, originally under Wang Tianzhi’s jurisdiction, wouldn’t easily change to Zhao Xing.

Elsewhere had no prominent achievements, thus Emperor Wu thoughtfully arranged for the grand brother to head to Western Extreme State.

"Do you want to bring some people with you?" Liu Tianning asked, "Are four enough?"

"Enough," Zhao Xing replied, "The Seven Cave Heavens and Two Blessed Lands in Western Extreme State already have plenty of talent, four deputies for the Minister of Agriculture are more than sufficient."

Liu Tianning nodded, knowing Zhao Xing had mastered the Ultimate Skill, realized the Heavenly Time Domain, and the Ten Thousand Skill Avatar, his safety was unquestionable.

"The envoy from Moss State will return next spring; set off with them once your deputies are in place."

"Prince Jin Ke?"

"Yes," Liu Tianning affirmed.

...

After leaving the Minister of Agriculture Supervision, Zhao Xing went to meet with Prince Jin Ke to grasp the situation.

Unexpectedly, when he saw Prince Jin Ke again, he had already lost a hand.

Originally having five warriors under his command, there were only three remaining now.

Only Bing Tu King, King Kelo, and Suosuo were left.

Among them, Bing Tu King had reached first grade, while King Kelo and Suosuo were still at Second Grade Perfect.

"Prince Jin Ke, how did things become like this?" Zhao Xing frowned and asked, somewhat suspecting the young brother was trying to gain sympathy.

Losing a hand wasn’t a major issue, as the broken bone ginseng in Guangling Cave Heaven could fully help him recover.

"Duke Divine Might... no, Duke Junyi, I am not seeking sympathy," Prince Jin Ke grimly smiled.

"Then why..."

"There is a reason," Prince Jin Ke referred to the past.

"The year before last, during our conflict with the Sith Country, we were at a disadvantage. To cover my retreat, my brother ’Jin Le’ was killed by an enemy expert, and I lost an arm."