Bai Zhi’er eagerly waved her little hand, "Come, let me see!"
Lord Ding reluctantly handed the memorial prepared for Bai Xilie to Eunuch Quan Xi, who then passed it to the Princess.
The little one flipped open the memorial and saw dozens of names.
The Minister of Personnel was quite meticulous, adding notes for each person on the side.
Some were born as scholars, others had achieved second place in exams, all exceptional in talent.
But Bai Zhi’er concentrated slightly, then returned the memorial.
"These people, their characters are not written, they cannot be chosen," the little child shook her head and said.
The Minister of Personnel was taken aback, "Your Highness, what does the choice of a teacher have to do with their character?"
Bai Zhi’er blinked her long curling lashes, "Of course it matters. Didn’t the previously executed Master Gao have knowledge but lack morals?"
"How can such a person produce good officials for the court? As a teacher, if one’s own conduct is improper, how can they teach and nurture?"
The little one waved her hand decisively and said with an authoritative air, "Just do as I say, supplement with character and experience, then present again."
As she finished, Bai Zhi’er suddenly reminded, "Oh right, remove the name Luo Hou from the booklet directly; his character is bad, prone to hitting and scolding, not acceptable."
The Minister of Personnel, Lord Ding, was still in a daze when he took back his memorial.
That Luo Hou had recently been reported to the government by his wife’s family for nearly beating her to death.
But because the Luo Family had some connections, after a little handling, the matter was laid to rest.
It wasn’t made public at the time, only a few officials knew.
How did Her Highness come to know?
Bai Zhi’er did not explain further and had already lifted her little voice to ask, "Who is next~?"
Historian Wang excitedly prepared to step forward but was overtaken by Feng Fuce once again.
The young boy spoke leisurely, "I remember the Minister of Ministry of Industry also seemed to have something to report?"
The Minister of Industry shrank his neck, but was pointed out by Feng Fuce.
He had to silently raise his head, seeing Marquis Wan’s eyes chilling and cold, compelling him to step out.
The Minister of Industry bowed in salute, "I do have matters to request... Your Highness’s decision."
"Regarding those villas confiscated by the late Master Gao of Mingyang Academy, how should they be handled now?"
Fearing Bai Zhi’er might not know, the Minister of Industry explained, "In the past, such assets were usually entered into the national treasury or renovated."
"If Your Highness likes, I can order the Ministry of Industry to renovate them into palaces."
Bai Zhi’er blinked her eyes, "Hmm... just tear them down."
"Tear!?!" The Minister of Industry’s eyes widened, "Your Highness, those houses are in scenic mountain and water locations, with great views."
"When they were initially built, the Gao Family must have spent a lot of money, if they are torn down, wouldn’t it be..."
He hesitated for a moment, not finishing his words.
Bai Zhi’er’s small face was tender, with a cute blush.
She spoke firmly in a soft voice, "Tear them down, what’s the use of keeping them, making them palaces is a waste."
"Leaving the land to be rented to the people for farming and mulberry growing in the future would be much better!"
The Minister of Industry was left speechless, considering the Princess’s noble identity, he dared not refute, so he bowed and complied.
On the other side, Historian Wang couldn’t help but exclaim—
"Though the Princess is young, to make such decisive and thoughtful decisions for the people, truly a blessing for Great Chu!"