Han Shizu

Chapter 1661
"Zhao Xiang!" The respectful greeting pulled Zhao Pu back from his trance.

Looking up, it was Lu Mengzheng, the minister of punishment, who was maintaining a salute with a low-key and humble attitude.Seeing this rising star in the central officialdom, Zhao Pu regained his senses and smiled a little: "It's holy merit! No ceremony!"

Due to his responsibilities before and after the Lu case, this young Servant of the Punishment Department has received a lot of recognition, his position in the Punishment Department has gradually stabilized, and he has also gained a foothold in the center, becoming an eye-catching political star.

Zhao Pu was quite certain of his ability, but he didn't have too much contact, or he kept it for his own use. After all, he was personally promoted by Emperor Liu, and he was inconvenient to intervene.

Looking at Lu Mengzheng, who had an extraordinary bearing, Zhao Pu asked casually, "Are you going to see the driver?"

Noticing Zhao Pu staring at the memorial in his hand, Lu Mengzheng did not hide it, nodding and saying: "The new batch of criminals and officials have arrived in Beijing. After verification, the crime is correct, and they will be executed on the table!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Pu couldn't help frowning: "This is the third batch! The review of Dali Temple is over?"

"Yes!" Lu Meng nodded.

Zhao Pu immediately said: "Why didn't Murong Chengde report it? Let you, the minister of punishment, be in charge. Is this in line with the imperial system?"

Hearing this, Lu Meng felt a little nervous, and a little strangeness flashed across his face. He whispered a far-fetched reason: "Murong Siqing is ill!"

In this regard, Zhao Pu opened his mouth, but did not bother about it anymore, and asked: "How many people in this group!"

"Total 118 people!"

"You go!" Zhao Pu was expressionless and moved out of the way.

Seeing this, Lu Mengzheng saluted again: "I'm sorry to retire!"

After speaking, he tiptoed towards the Chongzheng Hall.Looking at Lu Mengzheng's back, Zhao Pu sighed leisurely. There are hundreds of people, hundreds of bureaucrats, and hundreds of lives.

Zhao Pu couldn't help thinking, the reason why His Majesty could not make a conclusion on the adjustment of the central personnel, could it be that he had to wait for the complete conclusion of the Lu case?If so, it does not seem to be incomprehensible.

However, looking at Lu Mengzheng who was walking away, Zhao Pu frowned again subconsciously. This person is a person who can do things, and His Majesty also values ​​it very much. Do you want to use it?

But soon this idea was dispelled. After all, it was not 20 years ago. His Majesty still prefers veterans. Even if he valued Lu Mengzheng, this person still has a long way to go. Sufficient local experience, even the local Daoist has no experience, how can it be possible to enter the political affairs hall
What about Xin Zhongfu?It seems reasonable for this person to assume a major role in the Lu case and to be the minister of the Ministry of Punishment.
Wang Pu, he has been ill during this period of time, so there should be some changes, and the political affairs hall has to add new candidates.

Zhao Kuangyi, this person has become more and more silent recently, something is wrong.

Zhao Pu spent the whole day thinking about it. Even if he returned to the house in the evening, he still had to worry about gains and losses.Perhaps it is because he is getting old and his energy is gradually exhausted. Zhao Pu is not like he used to be. Every time he is busy until late at night, he still does not know it.

In Kaifeng in winter, the cold is getting heavier and the air is a bit heavier.

After getting out of the car, the concierge steward immediately greeted him with a smile: "We welcome Xianggong back to the mansion!"

"Yeah!" Zhao Pu responded lightly, seeing his excited expression, and asked, "What makes you so happy?"

The steward led the way and said with a smile, "Ya Nei is back!"

The Yanei that the steward refers to is naturally his eldest son, Zhao Chengzong. As Zhao Pu's son, his career is naturally guaranteed, and he has been an official outside.

Zhao Pu knew the return of his eldest son. After all, it was his arrangement. Therefore, he simply nodded and ordered, "Let him meet me in the study!"

Zhao Pu's study is still very delicately furnished. Of course, there are many kinds of books.Zhao Pu's academic achievements have always been criticized, and he has always ignored it, but the fact is that he is very eager to learn in private. No less than anyone else, what he is better at is applying the classics.

Before Zhao Chengzong's arrival, he kept his old habit and took out a volume of "Kaibao Zonglei" to read. Emperor Liu often read this comprehensive classic of the big man, let alone him, and he has only read it until now. more than 500 rolls.

Soon, Zhao Chengzong entered the house to pay homage. Zhao Pu did not say anything, but looked at him silently. Such gaze made Zhao Chengzong subconsciously put away his relaxed smile and slowly lowered his head.

After a long time, Zhao Pu asked, "When did you arrive in Beijing?"

Zhao Chengzong hurriedly replied, "After the time has passed."

"Did you report to the Ministry of Personnel?" Zhao Pu asked again.

This time, Zhao Chengzong's face changed slightly, and his voice lowered: "Not yet!"

Hearing this, Zhao Pu immediately scolded severely: "You are a foreign official. When you return to Beijing, you don't go to the Ministry of Officials first, but go back to the Prime Minister's Mansion. Isn't this a fact?"

Zhao Chengzong opened his mouth. He really didn't dare to offend the majesty of his old father, so he could only bury his head in admitting his mistake: "It's my son's negligence. I'll go to the official department tomorrow!"

Seeing his attitude, Zhao Pu's nameless anger just subsided a little, and he sighed softly: "Although your official position is not high, you must have heard about the disturbances in the court in the past six months. I sent you a letter, you Could it be that he didn't pay attention? Although it is a trivial matter, it is not even a mistake, but at this juncture, it is the handle, the weakness of others' attack!

You wouldn't be like those mediocrities, foolishly thinking that, with Lu Doson down, this court is my Zhao family's dominance!Don't you know how taboo such rumors are! "

Hearing what Zhao Pu said, Zhao Chengzong's face changed suddenly, and he immediately said, "I've lost my vigilance!"

Zhao Pu said solemnly: "It's okay for others, after all, you are an outsider, you are my eldest son! Those who want to see the old man's jokes, I am afraid they are staring at your brothers, how can you be careless!"

"Father's teachings, children will keep them in mind, don't dare to do it again!" Zhao Chengzong solemnly said.

The conversation between father and son started in this tense and depressing atmosphere.

After Zhao Pu let go, Zhao Chengzong was able to take a seat to deal with it, observing the gloomy and serious face of the old father, and a little more worried: "I am in Huazhou, and I heard that the situation in Beijing is tense, but I didn't expect it to be so serious. !"

Obviously, Zhao Chengzong is not a fool, from Zhao Pu's words, you can feel that it is unusual.Listening to his words, Zhao Pu stared at him for a while, and said, "Don't participate in the affairs of Beijing, be your own official, and do your own thing well!"

It's easy to say, but how can you not express concern, after all, father and son are connected in the same blood.After hesitating for a while, Zhao Chengzong still obeyed.

Zhao Chengzong is over [-] years old, but so far, he is only a magistrate of Baima County. Although it belongs to Wang County, and the state and county are integrated, as the son of the Prime Minister of the current dynasty, he still seems a little low.Even at the moment when the bureaucracy is becoming more and more solidified, there are many younger county-level officials. Therefore, among the children of the powerful, Zhao Chengzong's position is very "mediocre".

Seeing that the eldest son was so obedient, Zhao Pu's mood also improved a little, and then said: "I don't hide you, I called you back to Beijing this time, I mean, I will have another appointment for you!"

"You should obey your father's orders!" Zhao Chengzong said.

"Children of the imperial court, at your age, there are many people who have been appointed to the prefecture's government, or even higher. You should have been a magistrate for so many years. You should be very aggrieved!" Zhao Pu said calmly.

Faced with such a problem, even if he had an idea in his heart, Zhao Chengzong didn't dare to say it, he could only say humbly: "A child has a weak morality, and it is still insufficient to manage a county, let alone a prefecture!"

"Your words are not sincere!" Zhao Pu immediately pointed out: "I have seen that you are a political citizen in White Horse, and your official reputation is good. No matter how much achievements you have made, at least it is quite satisfactory!"

"Father has won the prize!" Zhao Chengzong relaxed a little.

With another sigh, Zhao Pu said directly: "You are ready to prepare. After debriefing, you will go to Chuzhou to take office. The new arrangement for you is to know Chuzhou!"

Zhao Chengzong was overjoyed when he heard the words, but when he saw Zhao Pu's always serious expression, he held it back and cupped his hands: "I should obey the orders of the imperial court, but I still need father's teaching!"

"I hope you can maintain this modesty, instead of just showing it to me!" Zhao Pu paused for a while before saying.

Without explaining anything to him, Zhao Pu explained: "Chuzhou is a hub for canal transshipment, a major land for water transportation, finance and taxation in the southeast, and most of the business and travel in the north and south are also transited here. Therefore, transportation is Chuzhou's top priority. The most important thing is that you need to work closely with the Southeast Transshipment, and you can't go wrong.

In addition, Chuzhou is the intersection of the Huaihe River and the canal. The river network has both its strength and its harm. In recent years, the Huaihe River has not been truly calm.Although Wang Yanguo restored Hongze Lake and excavated the Guishan Canal back then, the years have passed, and he still cannot relax in the matters of water conservancy irrigation, flood control and flood discharge!

Do these two things well, and then maintain your political style in Baima County, Chuzhou will be safe! "

"Yes!" Zhao Chengzong listened carefully to Zhao Pu's explanation. After memorizing it, he bowed respectfully and replied solemnly, "I understand, thank you father for teaching me!"

Although Zhao Pu refused to let him in, Zhao Chengzong couldn't help but care: "Father, you are full of worries, is the situation in the DPRK really so embarrassing?"

(End of this chapter)