Xiao Qingqing's title made Wei Qing's face redden.

Wei Ning gritted his teeth beside him and said, "Brother Huang, this thief is really presumptuous!"

"Ugh...... I don't think he's the same as Liu Cheng." Wei Qing muttered to himself, and there was a hint of loss in his expectant expression.

She thought to herself, how nice it would be if there was a virtuous prime minister who could assist her and help her govern the country well.

It's a pity that Shen Yunfan is a thief after all, I just hope he won't be as excessive as Liu Cheng.

Shen Yunfan didn't hear the two sisters' muttering, he took the token and left, found a eunuch to lead the way, and went to the military aircraft office first.

The Military Aircraft Department is the place where the central government of the Southern Wei Dynasty deals with state affairs, and most of the documents are piled up here. The previous person in charge of the Military Aircraft Department was Prime Minister Liu Cheng.

After reading some twists and turns here, Shen Yunfan had a general understanding of the current national conditions of the Southern Wei Dynasty.

Just one word, rotten!

The Southern Wei Dynasty is not big, there are three states and one city, the three states are Chuzhou in the north, Xilin Prefecture in the west and Jiaozhou in the south, and one city is the capital.

Among them, the largest and richest Chuzhou was awarded to the king of Beishan, who had great military achievements.

The Taishou of Xilin Prefecture is also a local snake, running his own territory, and the taxes paid in a year do not exceed 10,000 taels of silver.

There are only two territories under the rule of the central government, such as Beijing and Jiaozhou!

Fortunately, there are a lot of people and fertile land in these two areas. The total number of troops was about 40,000, including 5,000 Praetorian Guards and 20,000 Imperial Forest Army, all of which were in the capital.

But this bit of national strength is the same as paper paste in front of Zhao Guo.

"Ugh." Shen Yunfan couldn't help but sigh.

"Brother Yunfan, do you feel like it's hard to be a thief now?" Liu Meiniang's figure appeared, her expression was lazy, and she yawned.

Seeing her, Shen Yunfan subconsciously touched his face. Last night's slap was not light.

Fortunately, it was explained clearly later, and Liu Meiniang hurriedly apologized. But the way to apologize is a bit glamorous......

"Little pervert, don't keep staring at me." Liu Meiniang's face was slightly red, "You are not allowed to tell others about last night's reward!"

"Ahem." Shen Yunfan looked embarrassed, suppressed his thoughts and said seriously, "Let's get down to business."

"First of all, we must form an iron army, take back Chuzhou and Xilin Prefecture, and accumulate national strength. Only when the country is strong can we consider attacking northward."

Seeing that Shen Yunfan was so serious, Liu Meiniang smiled and said, "Do you really want to be the prime minister of the country?"

Shen Yunfan groaned, "If you want to take revenge, there are only two ways, one is to assassinate Zhao Wen."

"It can't be." Liu Meiniang said decisively, "Even the emperor of a small country like the Southern Wei Dynasty is surrounded by people like Chen Zicai. Zhao Wen must be surrounded by a cloud of masters, and it will be difficult to assassinate him."

"Then there is only one second way, destroy the Zhao Kingdom." Shen Yunfan spread his hands, "Although the Southern Wei Dynasty is a small country, it is also the only capital for my revenge, and I can only manage it well."

"The slave family can only try their best to help you, and if there is anything to order, you can tell you at any time." Liu Meiniang said, and her figure disappeared in a flash.

Shen Yunfan also left the military aircraft department, left the palace, and went straight to the Guozijian.

If you want to govern the country, talent is indispensable.

There are talents in the Southern Wei Dynasty, but most of them are in the hands of Liu Cheng, Xu Kailin, and Cao Shan. To put it mildly, the inside and outside are full of thieves, and there are few who are loyal to the emperor.

It's also funny, people like Shen Yunfan, who have no conflict of interest with the emperor, can be regarded as loyal ministers. At least, he still did things for the good of Southern Wei.

Now that Liu Cheng is not dead, it is impossible for his old department to obey Shen Yunfan's orders.

Therefore, Shen Yunfan had to personally select a few talents.

Coincidentally, at the beginning of the founding of the Southern Wei Dynasty, a national prison was set up, and many talents should have been cultivated in it.

The gatehouse of the Guozijian is very magnificent, and there is a wooden sign at the door, which reads: "Those who are talentless, incompetent, and virtuous should not enter, and those who step into this door, regardless of their status, are all seeking knowledge!"

There is a pattern to what I said.

Shen Yunfan smiled and strode inside.

In the courtyard, several inmates are painting here. When they saw someone coming in, they came and stopped them, saying, "Brother Tai, no one is allowed to enter at will!"

"I am the son of the world, acting as prime minister, and I am here today by order." Shen Yunfan lit up the token given by Wei Qing.

The prisoners looked at each other, and one of them said, "Wait a minute, I'll inform the master!"

He turned to leave, and after a while he returned with an elegant middle-aged man. This person's surname is Yang, and he is the chief secretary of Guozijian, which is equivalent to an office director.

"What do you have to tell the prince of the world when he comes to the country?" Master Yang was polite.

"According to the emperor's decree, there is a vacancy in the palace recently, and I will choose someone." Shen Yunfan said calmly.

In the name of the emperor, it is more convenient to do anything.

"Picking? Didn't the officials always recommend each other?" Master Yang was stunned.

"Don't ask."

"Okay, come with me!" Master Yang thought about it for a while, and his expression was a little happy.

The two of them arrived at a school, where many inmates of the weak crown were studying. According to Master Yang, most of these prisoners are familiar with the Four Books and Five Classics, and they also have some opinions on etiquette and state affairs.

If you enter the palace and serve, you will be able to take on a great responsibility!

As he spoke, he also recommended them one by one.

"Shizi, this is called Wang Qi, and he is good at etiquette!"

Shen Yunfan nodded and asked the prisoner in front of him, "Let me ask you, Prime Minister Liu Cheng is suspected of rebellion, if you enter the palace, how will you investigate this matter?"

Wang Qi said decisively: "The prime minister is loyal to the country and the people, and it is impossible to be a thief. If I enter the palace, I will find out all the people involved, and I will do my best to be the prime minister***! Prove his innocence!"

"Next." Shen Yunfan's expression was indifferent.

Master Yang was dumbfounded, and persuaded, "Shizi, this is the son of the Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, you don't think about it anymore?"

"Next."

Master Yang frowned, and could only introduce the next prisoner.

Of course, the people he recommended were all descendants of officials in the capital, and they all had a good relationship with him. Once they enter the palace, it will be a great thing for him, the chief bookkeeper!

However, Shen Yunfan asked the same question to everyone.

Most of the descendants of these Beijing officials understand the set of officialdom, so they are more protective of the powerful prime minister when they speak.

In the end, Shen Yunfan didn't choose anyone!

"Shizi, what do you want to choose?" Master Yang's face became a little gloomy and ugly, more than a dozen people didn't choose one, isn't this son playing with him?

"If I'm satisfied, I'll choose it." Shen Yunfan said, looking at a man dressed as a scholar in the corner.