I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 304
Zhejiang, Zhejiang Governor's Mansion.

Ever since Hu Zongxian wiped out all the Japanese pirates along the southeast coast, he has had a lot of leisure, and he only needs to deal with the affairs of the Governor's Mansion every day.

It is precisely because of this that Hu Zongxian has more leisure time than before.

Right now, Hu Zongxian is practicing calligraphy in the study.

"Huh, it's finally finished!"

Hu Zongxian looked at his own work on the desk, nodded with satisfaction, and said slowly.

At this moment, a guard's report came from outside the door: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty's reply has arrived!"

Hearing this, Hu Zongxian immediately put the brush in his hand aside, and ordered in a deep voice.

"come in!"

After getting Hu Zongxian's consent, the visitor gently opened the door of the study and handed the letter into Hu Zongxian's hands.

"My lord governor, here is His Majesty's reply!"

Hu Zongxian took the envelope, then looked away from the man, and said slowly.

"Well, the officer knows, you go down!"

"Yes, Lord Governor!"

Seeing that the mission of his trip had been completed, the visitor left respectfully after saluting Hu Zongxian. When he left, he also closed the door of the study as usual.

Afterwards, Hu Zongxian came to sit down in front of the book case, poured himself a cup of hot tea, and then opened the letter, carefully browsing the contents above, and saw that it was written.

"I already know what Aiqing said in the letter. The current strategic plan of the imperial court should be adjusted!"

"In addition, not only should the imperial court's strategic focus be shifted, but the strategy for suppressing the Japanese along the southeast coast should also undergo new changes."

"For those Japanese pirates, we can no longer be like before. After they are captured, they will all be killed!"

"It is to identify those who are willing to be loyal to my Ming Dynasty. As for those stubborn Japanese pirates, according to the past practice, just kill them directly!"

"In addition, the imperial court will issue a corresponding notice immediately. At that time, more ports will be opened for business with foreign merchants. The abandoned ports in Zhejiang will also be restored."

When Hu Zongxian saw this, his heart was full of joy, and he said happily.

"Sure enough, as I expected, the imperial court will open more ports for commercial use! Fortunately, Zheng Michang was asked to handle all the matters at Ningbo Port."

After Hu Zongxian finished speaking, he immediately picked up the teacup on the side, took a sip, and continued to look down.

"I have seen all the achievements made by Aiqing."

"My previous promise remains unchanged. After the southeast coastal area is completely settled, you can officially join the cabinet!"

After Hu Zongxian read the contents of the letter thoroughly, his heart was full of excitement, and he couldn't help murmuring.

"My minister, Hu Zongxian, will certainly live up to His Majesty's great trust!"

Immediately, I saw Hu Zongxian put away the letter quite solemnly, called his subordinates, and gave instructions.

"Call them all over to me, and tell me that I have something to discuss with them!"

"Yes, Lord Governor!"

After the subordinate responded, he didn't stop at all, and even set foot on the road.

……

Zheng Michang, the chief envoy of the yamen, is handling the official affairs of the yamen.

"Oh, these days, when will you be tall!"

"When will I be transferred to work in the capital like Hai Rui?"

"This guy Hai Rui has not been heard from since he arrived in the capital. If he wants to improve our relationship, there is no corresponding channel."

After Zheng Michang finished complaining, he immediately called his subordinates to take down the completed documents.

At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps from outside, and a subordinate came to Zheng Michang and reported respectfully.

"My lord, there are people from the Governor's Mansion."

Zheng Michang frowned when he heard his subordinate's report, and said in a deep voice.

"What are you doing here in a daze, don't hesitate to let people in, if something is delayed, I will not spare you!"

"Yes, my lord, the next officer will go right away."

Hearing this, the previous subordinate immediately panicked, and left the room in a hurry after leaving this sentence.

After a while, I saw the previous official who came from the governor's mansion come to Zheng Michang and report.

"Master Chief Executive, Your Excellency Governor asked you to go to the Governor's Mansion immediately, saying that you have something important to discuss!"

Zheng Michang sat at the head, nodded, and ordered.

"Well, the officer knows, you go down!"

"Yes, Your Excellency the Chief Executive!"

After the visitor finished speaking, he turned and left the chief secretary's office.

After the visitor left, he saw Zheng Michang supporting his chin with one hand, and said thoughtfully.

"Your Excellency, you suddenly summoned me to go to the Governor's Mansion to discuss matters. Nothing will happen, right?"

With such doubts in mind, Zheng Michang embarked on the journey to the Governor's Mansion.

……

When Zheng Michang came to the governor's mansion in a sedan chair, he suddenly discovered that even Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou had also rushed to the governor's mansion.

Seeing this, Zheng Michang couldn't help but groan in his heart, and said to himself: "Is there going to be another war?"

Zheng Michang immediately suppressed your disturbed thoughts and walked towards the gate of the Governor's Mansion.

He came to He Maocai and asked, "Old He, do you know why the Governor called us here suddenly this time?"

He Maocai just turned around and glanced at Zheng Michang, and said angrily, "If I knew, I wouldn't be waiting here!"

At this moment, an official from the Governor's Mansion stepped forward and spoke to the crowd.

"My lord governor, let you wait in the meeting hall first, he will come soon!"

"Yes!"

After everyone responded, they immediately entered the governor's mansion, came to the meeting hall, and sat down in their respective positions.

After a while, I saw Hu Zongxian stepping briskly into the meeting hall of the Governor's Mansion.

Seeing this, everyone got up from their seats and saluted Hu Zongxian respectfully.

"I've been waiting to meet the governor!"

"Well, sit down, sit down."

Hu Zongxian nodded, and then ordered.

After everyone sat down, Hu Zongxian opened his mouth to speak.

"This time everyone is called here, mainly because there are two things to announce!"

Hearing Hu Zongxian's words, everyone present couldn't help holding their breath, and put all their attention on Hu Zongxian, for fear of missing any news.

Hu Zongxian paused for a moment, and only opened his mouth after shifting his gaze to Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou who were on the side.

"Before that, I received instructions from His Majesty."

"His Majesty specifically explained in the letter that there should be new changes in our strategy of suppressing Japanese along the southeast coast!"

"It is no longer possible to kill all the Japanese pirates after they are captured as in the past. Instead, we must identify the Japanese pirates who are willing to serve my Ming Dynasty. Deal with it!"

"Did you all understand what I said?"

After Hu Zongxian finished speaking, he looked away from Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou and asked.

"Your Excellency, I will understand!"

I saw Yu Dayou nodded and responded like this.

"Your Majesty Governor, there is still one thing that I don't understand. Your Majesty asked us to screen out those Japanese pirates and select those who are willing to serve my Ming Dynasty. Is there any plan to serve?"

Qi Jiguang stood up and asked Hu Zongxian.

Hu Zongxian could not give a definite answer to the question raised by Qi Jiguang.

Therefore, Hu Zongxian just shook his head and said slowly.

"I don't know the specific reason. Is it possible for us to fathom His Majesty's wisdom?"

"Since His Majesty has ordered so, then we just need to do it!"

"Thank you, Governor, for explaining the confusion for the next official!"

After listening to Hu Zongxian's words, Qi Jiguang nodded and replied in a deep voice.

"Next, the second thing I want to say is that the imperial court will open more ports soon!"

"The documents issued by the imperial court are already on the way, and my Ningbo Port in Zhejiang is also on the list of opening."

"Zheng Michang, what's the current situation in Ningbo Port?"

Seeing that Hu Zongxian turned his gaze to Zheng Michang who was aside, he asked.

"Your Excellency, according to your instructions, the lower officials have dealt with many matters in Ningbo Port!"

"Right now, the number of ships that can berth in Ningbo Port is about [-]% of what it was in its heyday."

Facing Hu Zongxian's question, Zheng Michang gave an answer after organizing his language.

"Well, [-]% is [-]%!"

"Next, you need to pay more attention to many matters related to the port."

"His Majesty is very concerned about maritime trade!"

After Hu Zongxian finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Zheng Michang, and said in a deep voice.

"Yes, my lord governor, I will definitely handle this matter well!"

Seeing Zheng Michang's expression turned serious, he immediately responded.

……

In the capital, in front of the mansion where Hai Rui is currently living.

"My lord, this is where Hai Rui lives now!"

I saw a subordinate come to Luo Longwen, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and report respectfully.

"Here, is that Hai Rui's residence?"

"Not bad, the surrounding environment is quite quiet, and the decoration of the house is quite stylish."

Luo Longwen, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, after listening to his subordinate's report, immediately took a general look at the mansion where Hai Rui is currently living, and commented in this way.

(End of this chapter)