"Lord Cao, where did all these memorials come from? Why are there so many?" Zhao Yan felt quite conflicted at the moment.
Looking at the pile of memorials, he wished he could take another long leave. He had no desire to face them; reviewing memorials was no simple task. It wasn't just a matter of reading them—one had to think through and weigh the contents. Not every memorial could be presented to the Emperor; the Grand Secretariat’s role was to carefully screen them and filter out the trivial matters.
Of course, one could not be too arbitrary. You couldn't just hold back someone’s memorial because you didn't like them. If that were brought to the Emperor's attention, your head—and your official position—would be in jeopardy.
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