I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 518
After the visitor left, Hu Zongxian was the only one left in the meeting hall of the Governor's Mansion.

"Your Majesty suddenly wrote a letter, what is the reason for it, is it possible..."

With all kinds of doubts in his heart, Hu Zongxian opened the envelope in his hand, and began to browse the contents on it, only to see that it said.

"Aiqing is in good health recently. I promised earlier that after the Japanese pirates along the southeast coast are completely wiped out, I will officially transfer Aiqing to the capital, enter the Meridian Gate, and work in Wenyuan Pavilion. Now, it is time for me to fulfill my promise. !"

"I plan to officially transfer you from Zhejiang to the capital after the local mulberry seedlings in Zhejiang officially mature. Before that, I hope that Aiqing can do a good job in the handover and try not to make any mistakes. In addition, you must appease the local mulberry planters. Miao's sangnong, the imperial court will buy the raw silk in their hands at a high price..."

At the end of the letter, there is an additional sentence: "In addition, Ai Qing, you don't have to worry, the person who comes to take your position, I plan to let Zhao Zhenji take your place!"

After Hu Zongxian finished browsing the contents of the letter, he was silent for a long time, then with trembling hands, he put the envelope aside, knelt down on the ground quite solemnly, and bowed three times towards the direction of the capital.

"My minister Hu Zongxian thanked His Majesty, long live my emperor, long live, long live, long live!"

Immediately afterwards, after calming down, Hu Zongxian slowly got up from the ground, called the guards, and ordered in a deep voice.

"Go and call Zheng Michang and Qi Jiguang to the Governor's Mansion, and say that I have something important to discuss with them!"

"Obey, my lord governor!"

After receiving specific instructions from Hu Zongxian, the guards did not dare to neglect in the slightest, and immediately left the Governor's Mansion as quickly as possible.

At this moment, Zheng Michang is in the room in the chief envoy's department, dealing with the corresponding affairs.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door, interrupting the thoughts in Zheng Michang's mind.

Immediately, Zheng Michang suppressed the impatience in his heart, put the brush in his hand back to its original position, and gave orders.

"Come in!"

After Zheng Michang's words fell, a subordinate official came in and reported respectfully.

"My lord, the Governor asked you to go to the Governor's Mansion, saying that I have something important to discuss!"

After listening to his subordinate's report, Zheng Michang waved his hand quite casually and said.

"Okay, I know, I'll be there right away!"

"Yes, my lord!"

After his subordinate left, Zheng Michang supported his chin with one hand, and began to think about the intention behind it.

"By the way, last time, Lord Governor, let us pay more attention to the maturity of Sang Miao. This time should also be to learn about this situation from us!"

After thinking about all this, Zheng Michang didn't hesitate too much, and immediately took a sedan chair and embarked on the way to the Governor's Mansion.

……

When Zheng Michang came to the governor's mansion in a sedan chair, he suddenly found that not only He Maocai and Ma Ningyuan were here, but even Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou also came outside the governor's mansion one after another.

Seeing this situation, Zheng Michang couldn't help but 'click' in his heart, and then said silently to himself.

"Could something have happened again?"

With such doubts in mind, Zheng Michang immediately got off the sedan chair and entered the Governor's Mansion with everyone.

It was only after everyone entered the meeting hall of the Governor's Mansion that they realized that at this moment, Hu Zongxian was sitting at the head, enjoying the tea in his cup leisurely.

Seeing everyone coming, Hu Zongxian put down the teacup in his hand unhurriedly, waved his hand, and gave orders.

"You guys are here, sit down, sit down!"

"I have seen the Governor!"

After Hu Zongxian's words fell, everyone sat down in their respective seats after saluting him respectfully.

Not long after, Zheng Michang was the first to hold back his curiosity, got up from his seat, and asked Hu Zongxian.

"My lord governor, I'm very curious, why did you come to us today?"

When Zheng Michang said this, he paused, carefully looked at Hu Zongxian who was sitting at the head, and continued.

"Is it possible that something happened again?"

As soon as Zheng Michang's words fell, the eyes of everyone present fell on Hu Zongxian involuntarily.

In their view, Hu Zongxian summoned everyone together for the first time, and something must have happened. Could it be that the Japanese pirates have revived again?

Hu Zongxian seemed to have guessed what everyone was thinking. He stroked his beard and said with a loud smile.

"Things are not as you imagined. Today, the official called you here mainly to announce something!"

As soon as Hu Zongxian's words fell, everyone held their breath and looked at Hu Zongxian intently, for fear of missing any word.

Facing everyone's extremely curious eyes, Hu Zongxian cleared his throat and looked around before opening his mouth.

"Not long ago, I received a letter from His Majesty. After a while, when the mulberry seedlings in Zhejiang are fully mature, I will be transferred to the capital!"

Although Hu Zongxian's voice was not loud, it shocked everyone present. Before coming, they never thought that things would end like this!

At this moment, after Zheng Michang heard the news, he fell into a state of sluggishness: "What, I heard that right, after a while, the governor will be transferred to work in the capital!"

In addition to being shocked, Zheng Michang couldn't help but feel a strong sense of envy.

"That's right, the Governor-General has made great achievements. He not only wiped out the Japanese pirates entrenched in the southeast coast, but also captured Wang Zhi. He even led the army to suppress the previous rebellion from Jiangxi!"

"Everything, every piece, is a credit that will be recorded in the annals of history in the future. It is understandable for His Majesty to transfer him to the capital!"

After that, Zheng Michang was the first to react, bowed to the ground, and said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty is here to congratulate the Governor!"

After Zheng Michang, everyone came to their senses one after another, and congratulated Hu Zongxian one after another.

"Your Majesty congratulates the governor!"

Seeing this situation, Hu Zongxian had a smile on his face, and immediately stroked his beard and asked everyone.

"By the way, do you know who will succeed me next?"

Hu Zongxian's words successfully aroused everyone's curiosity, especially Zheng Michang and He Maocai. After all, if people from Qingliu's side were to take over Hu Zongxian's position next, they would suffer disaster!
It is also because of this that they are particularly concerned about what Hu Zongxian will say next.

Hu Zongxian saw that everyone was ready to fight, he looked away, and spoke quite easily.

"Speaking of which, you all know more or less the person who will succeed me next."

"He is the supervisory censor who came to Zhejiang to investigate the case last time, Zhao Zhenji!"

After Hu Zongxian's words fell, there was an uproar in everyone's hearts immediately. They never thought that it would be Zhao Zhenji who would take over Hu Zongxian's position!

And Zheng Michang, who was on the side, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief after listening to the answer given by Hu Zongxian, and exchanged glances with He Maocai, and said to himself.

"Huh, no matter what, as long as it's not someone from Qingliu!"

Among all the people present, the happiest one is Ma Ningyuan, because his teacher Hu Zongxian will definitely be placed in an extremely important position by His Majesty with the merits he has accumulated over the years!

On the one hand, Ma Ningyuan was genuinely happy for his teacher Hu Zongxian, and on the other hand, he was happy for himself.

"Hmph, from now on, I, Ma Ningyuan, can be regarded as someone with a backer!"

……

That night, the capital, Yan Mansion.

Even though the night was already deep, the Yan Mansion's study was still brightly lit.

"Father, I still can't figure it out, why did His Majesty let Zhao Zhenji go to Zhejiang to take over Hu Zongxian's position?"

"Xu Xuemo is an honest and self-reliant person. He is the most suitable candidate in terms of talent and learning, or the means of governing the local area. But why would His Majesty..."

As Yan Shifan said so, his face was full of dissatisfaction.

After Yan Song listened to Yan Shifan's complaints, the expression on his face didn't change much, he just glanced at Yan Shifan quite plainly, and said unhurriedly.

"Your Majesty has a reason to do so!"

"Besides, if you think about the benefits, didn't Xu Jie take advantage of this opportunity to intervene in Zhejiang?"

When Yan Song said this, he changed the subject and continued to add.

"Perhaps it is because of this consideration that Your Majesty did not accept the candidate suggested by me and Xu Jie!"

Yan Shifan on the side heard this, as if he suddenly thought of something, a look of horror appeared on his face, and immediately lowered his voice.

"Father, you mean that he, Zhao Zhenji, is also from His Majesty's side?"

When Yan Song heard this, surprise appeared on his face, he nodded immediately, and said slowly.

"Well, now it seems that there is such a possibility."

"After all, last time Zhao Zhenji, as an imperial envoy, went to Zhejiang to investigate the case!"

When Yan Song said this, his heart was full of bitterness, and he said silently to himself: "Hu Zongxian, Tan Lun, Hai Rui, Zhao Zhenji, Zhang Juzheng, why are there more and more people on your majesty's side? Is there anyone else I don't know?"

Just as Yan Song was still concentrating on thinking about whether he had missed anything, Yan Shifan's aggrieved voice sounded again.

"Hmph, I knew that this Zhao Zhenji is not simple. He is extremely cunning on weekdays, and when encountering things, he can push them away and refuses to take any risks."

"Now it seems that all of this is done on purpose to let us relax our vigilance. This Zhao Zhenji is really despicable!"

After listening to Yan Shifan's analysis, Yan Song couldn't help but have black lines all over his face, and immediately came back to his senses, and spoke out to reprimand him.

"You idiot, don't make wild guesses!"

"Not to mention anything else, it's true that this Zhao Zhenji is greedy for life and afraid of death, and extremely cunning!"

After being reprimanded by Yan Song, Yan Shifan had no choice but to step aside resentfully, bowed his head, and dared not speak any more.

Immediately, Yan Song changed the subject, turned his gaze to Yan Shifan, and asked.

"By the way, how do you think about the matter about the clan and nobles?"

Seeing Yan Song mentioning this to him, Yan Shifan regained his energy immediately and spoke excitedly.

"Father, the child has already figured out a countermeasure!"

Upon hearing this, Yan Song couldn't help showing a look of curiosity on his face, and asked further questions.

"Oh, what do you think of, let's hear it."

Yan Shifan heard Yan Song's words, and after sorting out the words in his mind, he explained in a leisurely manner.

"Father, my son thinks so. Since His Majesty said earlier that as long as the clan and nobles who have not passed the imperial examinations enter the official career, they have to set up an insurmountable barrier on their heads. For what they can do Official positions are restricted!"

"There are no restrictions on those clans and nobles who take part in the imperial examination and successfully obtain rankings!"

"That is to say, His Majesty actually agrees that apart from the imperial examinations, there will be separate examinations for the clan and nobles."

After listening to Yan Shifan's analysis, Yan Song nodded slightly, and immediately spoke.

"Well, good, keep talking!"

After receiving Yan Song's encouragement, Yan Shifan became more interested, and immediately said what was in his mind without thinking.

"In this case, we can only work on the selection of officials and the supervision in the future!"

"For the exams for the clan and nobles, according to the usual practice, the Ministry of Rites should come forward to set the questions and organize the exams. We will firmly control the organization of exams, marking and marking, and other channels for selecting talents. hand.

As for the clans and nobles who passed the exam, they should be sent down to the grassroots. Additional goals should be set for them, and regular assessments should be made for them. If they fail the assessment, they will be punished, but if they complete the goal, they will be rewarded. "

After listening to Yan Shifan's words, Yan Song couldn't help frowning slightly, and immediately refused firmly.

"No, you absolutely can't do this. In this way, the fire will burn on us sooner or later!"

But Yan Shifan didn't take Yan Song's worry seriously, and saw him turn his eyes to Yan Song, and said words of comfort.

"Father, you can rest assured. Don't forget that the boy is now the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. What to do is not a matter of the boy's words!"

"This measure is only used to target those clans and nobles, you don't have to worry!"

After Yan Shifan's continuous persuasion, most of Yan Song's doubts about this move were dispelled.

"Well, according to what you said, this measure can firmly limit the power of those clans and nobles, and prevent them from threatening our status!"

When Yan Song was talking about this, he seemed uneasy about it, and turned to warn him.

"But this matter must be cautious, understand?"

When Yan Shifan heard this, he didn't take Yan Song's instructions too seriously, but replied in a perfunctory manner.

"Yes, father, the child knows!"

Seeing that the matter was almost finished, Yan Song looked up at the night outside the window, and then ordered.

"Okay, it's getting late, go back and rest early!"

"Yes, Father!"

(End of this chapter)