Chapter 626 It’s time to find yourself a secretary who can do the job!

Chapter 626 It’s time to find yourself a secretary who can do the job!

These tangible benefits, as time goes by, have gradually had a profound impact on the people of the southern border. Today, more and more families have taken the initiative to send their children to private schools to learn to read and write, hoping that they can get a better education and future.

The emergence of this phenomenon is exactly what Li Zhao admires most about Gaoyao. Gaoyao has not only truly achieved the goal of allowing the people to live and work in peace and contentment, but has also vigorously promoted reading and literacy, laying a solid foundation for the long-term development of the southern border. This emphasis on education and concern for the welfare of the people is undoubtedly a highlight of Gaoyao's governance of the southern border.

Because of this, and the fact that Gao Yao opened the Shangshan Academy, Li Zhao's favorability towards Gao Yao gradually increased. However, when Li Zhao learned that Gao Yao had now become the prime minister and had complete control over the entire south, he was still a little surprised that Gao Yao suddenly asked for a meeting.

After Li Zhao sat down, he asked Gao Yao without hesitation: "The Prime Minister summoned me, what do you want to discuss?" There was a hint of uneasiness in his words. After all, he was not sure whether he had not done well enough in some aspects.

Previously, many people in Shangshan Academy had been punished by Gao Yao for problems such as officials helping in private and falsifying grades. Li Zhao knew this very well, and he also knew that this matter was inextricably linked to him to some extent. After all, he was not only the person in charge of the final audit, but also the general manager of the entire Shangshan Academy.

Although the four elders of Shangshan were called deans, in fact, the real power was mostly in the hands of Li Zhao. After all, those old men did not have much energy to fully manage the affairs of the academy.

Although Li Zhao has successfully proved that he was not involved, the relationship itself is linked, and Li Zhao is still inevitably guilty of negligence. Now Gao Yao has directly summoned him, and Li Zhao is still somewhat uneasy.

"Relax a little, don't be so reserved." Gao Yao said with a smile on his face, "I called you here this time because I have something important to discuss with you. I intend to let you serve as my assistant, what do you think?"

The position of Xiangzuo actually does not belong to the official system of the Qin Dynasty, but originated from the official system of the Warring States Period. Moreover, not every prime minister has this position. Generally speaking, Xiangzuo is like the secretary of the prime minister, responsible for running errands for the prime minister and handling various affairs. Although its official rank is not high, its actual power is quite amazing. As the saying goes, "the seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister" refers to this situation.

Normally, it is rare for a person in a high position to establish such a position, because it is easy to cause trouble. But Gao Yao specifically asked Li Zhao to take this position, which undoubtedly shocked Li Zhao. After all, Gao Yao was not only the prime minister, but also the lord of Nanjing. Sitting in this position, Li Zhao naturally understood that he would become a thorn in the eyes and flesh of many people.

After all, this also shows that he has been appreciated and reused by Gao Yao, and has become Gao Yao's favorite, and is not far from entering the core layer. Such a development will naturally cause jealousy and dissatisfaction among some people.

Although this official position does not seem to be particularly high, the key is that its position is very special. In certain specific situations, Li Zhao represents not only himself, but also Gao Yao's consciousness and will.

"Thank you, Prime Minister! I will do my best to assist you!" After the initial shock, Li Zhao did not answer immediately, but pondered for a long time. Finally, he made up his mind and accepted the position without hesitation.

Gao Yao was very satisfied with his performance. This was another important reason why Gao Yao admired Li Zhao - he was not the kind of person who was hesitant and dragged his feet. Li Zhao was straightforward and decisive. When he felt that he was capable of doing a job, he would agree without hesitation; and when he thought that he could not complete it, he would also decisively refuse. He would never play those tricks of hypocrisy and ambiguity, and would not have the attitude of wanting something but not daring to accept it.

People with this kind of personality have both obvious advantages and disadvantages. First of all, they tend to be outspoken and do not know how to be tactful in what they say and do, which can easily offend others inadvertently. However, this straightforward personality also has its unique advantages. When they are appreciated by their superiors, they may become the kind of upright ministers in the court. They dare to speak out and make suggestions without fear of possible losses, just like Wei Zheng in history.

The advantages of such people are also reflected in their sincerity. Because they dare to speak out, many words spoken from their mouths are more real than those heard from Xiao He, Cao Shen and others. This does not mean that Xiao He, Cao Shen and others deliberately deceived Gao Yao or were disloyal to Gao Yao. It is just that because they are too familiar with each other, they know each other's temperament better. Gao Yao understands them, and they also understand Gao Yao. Because of this, when encountering some problems, in order to avoid making Gao Yao angry, they are likely to choose to conceal as much as possible, or let Gao Yao know in another way to avoid causing Gao Yao's anger.

"Hahahaha!" Gao Yao suddenly laughed heartily, seeming very satisfied with Li Zhao's performance. "Well, you are quite frank. Not bad, not bad!" There was a hint of appreciation in his voice.

Li Zhao stood quietly aside, with no change in expression on his face, and just bowed slightly in response.

Gao Yao continued, "But don't think you can just walk away like this. I asked you to go back and make some arrangements because I believe you have the ability to keep Shangshan Academy running normally. If anything goes wrong with the academy because of your departure, you will still be held responsible! Do you understand what I mean?"

Li Zhao nodded quickly and replied, "Yes!" His tone was firm and decisive, without any hesitation.

Gao Yao nodded with satisfaction, then waved his hand to signal Li Zhao that he could leave. Li Zhao immediately stood up, saluted, and then turned and left, his movements were quick and decisive, without any hesitation.

After Gao Yao watched Li Zhao's figure disappear at the door, he slowly raised his hand, and saw a personal soldier appear beside him like a ghost.

"Give orders to find another property for Li Zhao in the city. It must be as large as Wu She's mansion." Gao Yao ordered expressionlessly, "The mansion must be equipped with a full range of servants. Li Zhao must not be treated poorly. Do you understand?"

"Yes!" After receiving the order, the personal soldiers left quickly to carry out Gao Yao's order.