Essence of the Ministry of Personnel

Unlike the Ministry of Justice's office, there were two rows of energetic people lined up at the door of the Ministry of Personnel's office. The Ministry of Personnel was the leader of the six ministries, and their leaders' main concern was promotions. Unless there was a special circumstance or they were at war, they had the best incomes among officials. With their wealth, they were able to afford hiring legitimate martial artists as guards. They even hired some disciples from sects in the big league. Adepts from the martial realm, therefore, joined their office, meaning they had the most adepts among the six ministries.

The Ministry of Personnel controlled the lifeline of scholar officials. Zhang Chunfeng, Secretary Zhang, was approachable, courteous and refined, positioning him as an exemplar for other officials. He joined the imperial court via the imperial exam and soared up the ranks after being promoted around his early twenties. He was the Crown Prince's tutor before he was thirty; however, Prime Minister Li was considerably older than Secretary Zhang. Prime Minister Li was close to seventy this year. Many believed Secretary Zhang was undoubtedly the next prime minister in line. For that reason, the Ministry of Personnel was considered the most powerful ministry among the six. Had it not been for Secretary Lie's plethora of war accomplishments, the Ministry of Personnel would probably boss him around.

Secretary Zhang pointed to the office's plaque the Emperor personally wrote. Emotionally, he said, "The Ministry of Personnel is responsible for the entire nation's officials' promotions, exams, rewards, duties and delegation, making it the most important department and nation's cornerstone… Mm, you see, the Ministry of Personnel is the entire nation's officials' hopes. The reason everything and everyone is coordinated appropriately is thanks to us… Yan Ling, this old one's… So, if our department faces any issues, the entire nation would be plunged into chaos. Our top priorities are to be attentive, detailed and patient… Yan Ling, I am speaking to you… His Majesty told you to come here to study. All else aside, the first thing you need to learn is pat-, for fuck sakes, that's enough from you! Hit the wooden dummy