g him one of the few capable individuals in the imperial court. Therefore, Li Chen's plan is to observe him for some time longer before having Xu Changqing take over the position of Minister of Revenu...Chapter 1205 Zhou Ping'an Is Going to Make a Big Move

How are you

Jianxin silently made a note of the name.

No matter who this person is, the fact that Li Chen would entrust him with a near-suicidal mission but not truly send him to his death, and even personally requested him as a bodyguard, all indicate that this person must be extraordinary within the East Palace.

But in about a quarter of an hour, Zhou Ping'an had already arrived at the Xizheng Hall.

"The bodyguard you requested, I've found him for you." Li Chen pointed to Jian Xin beside him and said to Zhou Ping'an.

Zhou Ping'an looked at Jian Xin upon hearing this. He felt that the middle-aged man before him had a remarkable bearing, but he couldn't tell that he was a legendary land immortal master.

"What, don't believe me" Li Chen seemed to have seen Zhou Ping's doubt in his heart and said.

Zhou Ping'an bowed to Li Chen and said, "Your Highness would never deceive me. However, I have a question I would like to ask this expert."

Jian Xin snorted coldly, but still said: "Just ask."

Zhou Ping'an asked, "If ten thousand elite soldiers were to pursue me, would you be able to get me out of this"

Jian Xin replied arrogantly, "If it's just about taking you to safety, don't even talk about one thousand, or three thousand, five thousand, it wouldn't be enough."

Zhou Ping'an smiled and continued, "But what if there are also several half-step Terrestrial Immortal Realm experts, dozens of top masters, and hundreds of first-rate masters chasing after you"

Jianxin frowned slightly. He thought Zhou Ping'an's question was stupid; he thought these masters were cabbages

Although disdainful in his heart, Jian Xin still patiently replied: "Below the Land Immortal Realm, all are like ants."

"Thus, I feel at ease."

Zhou Ping bowed politely to Jian Xin, then said to Li Chen: "Your Highness, I am fine now and ready to depart at any time."

Li Chen nodded and said, "Then let's set off now. This palace will be waiting here for your good news."

After Zhou Ping'an and Jian Xin left, Li Chen sat in the chair.

After a long silence, he let out a soft chuckle and thought to himself: Ten thousand elite soldiers in pursuit, with so many masters closing in from all sides... just the half-step Land Immortal realm alone has several... This Zhou Ping'an going to King Ning's territory is probably going to cause quite a stir.

"Your Highness."

Wan Jiaojiao walked over and said softly, "The new censor of the Ministry of Rites, Zhao Heshan, requests an audience."

Li Chen raised his hand and said, "Let him in."

A moment later, Zhao Heshan strode into the Xizheng Hall.

“Your humble servant, Zhao Heshan, pays his respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.”

Looking at Zhao He Shan performing a stiff military salute, Li Chen smiled and said, "How is it Have you gotten used to being back in the capital after returning from Xishan Province"

Zhao Heshan smiled and said, "The capital city is more prosperous, but the west mountain area is even busier. Compared to the two, they are about the same."

"That's right."

Li Chen nodded and said, "Xishan province was hit hardest by the disaster last year. Not only did the population plummet, but all industries were in shambles. You, as the magistrate… now I guess you'd be called governor, naturally have your hands full. Now that you're in the capital, it seems like you have less to do, but your responsibilities haven't decreased at all. The Ministry of General Affairs is a crucial department; you can't let me down."

Zhao Heshan said seriously, "Your humble servant understands. This time, your humble servant has come here hoping to receive Your Majesty's permission for one thing."

"Tell me about it," Li Chen said.

"The compilation of officials in the Ministry of Civil Appointments is overly complex. There are as many as seventeen officials at the fifth rank, all mostly relatives or friends who have gotten in through various channels and connections. Your humble servant thinks... it's necessary to streamline the organization and dismiss a portion of these individuals.".Li Chen smiled and said, "That's right, this thing started in Sichuan and Shu. It's only been a few decades at most, and it hasn't become popular yet. Just tonight's hot pot dish was just a coinciden...