Shuhan

"Commander, get up quickly. Why do you need to perform this great ceremony? Isn't this a shame?"

After landing on the shore, Liu Chan immediately stepped forward and helped Fei Guan, the governor of Jiangzhou, up.

The latter showed a smile on his face and said: "Your Highness has worked hard for state affairs and has just put down the turmoil in Badi and turned Qianli Badi into the familiar land of our Han family. Such achievements have never been done by anyone before. Your Highness deserves to receive this great gift." !”

Liu Chan shook his head and joked to Fei Guan: "When did the Governor become such a respectful person?"

"This hahahaha~"

Fei Guan could only smile awkwardly.

"Your Highness is tired from traveling and traveling, so the clan father would like to invite His Highness to the Governor's Mansion to have a rest!"

Behind Fei Guan, standing was a young man who was about the same age as Fei Yi.

Compared to Fei Yi, he seemed to be in better spirits.

no way.

While Fei Yi was burying his head in papers all day long, it was already pretty good without the panda eyes, but he still wanted to be rich and beautiful?

That's simply impossible.

On the other hand, this young man is full of energy and jade, just like the spring breeze blowing on his face, giving people a feeling of warmth and jade. He was wearing a blue Confucian robe, the body of the robe was smooth and as natural as flowing clouds. The robe is embroidered with a light orchid pattern, and every stitch is meticulous, giving off an elegant and booklike atmosphere.

The first impression is quite good.

Liu Chan looked at Fei Guan and asked, "Who is this?"

"He is a descendant of the clan, his name is Fei Hao, and he was made a vassal by his subordinates. He is appointed as a clerk in the Jiangzhou Governor's Mansion. He is also in charge of the affairs of Jiangzhou's commercial roads and ports."

The governor of Jiangzhou has the power to establish a government, and naturally he also has the power to appoint subordinates.

Before the rise of the nine-rank official law and the imperial examination system, this was an important model for recommending and appointing talents.

Zheng refers to the emperor issuing an edict to recruit people, sometimes also called special edicts or special edicts. The emperor issued an edict to recruit by name.

Pi refers to the conscription of someone as a vassal by a public minister or a state or county. People in the Han Dynasty also called it Pi Zhao or Pi Chu.

The private call system was especially popular in the Eastern Han Dynasty. Officials considered it highly important to be able to recruit talented people, and talented people also valued having someone to rely on.

In the official selection system of the Han Dynasty, Zhengpi, as a top-down system for selecting officials, had a status second only to Chaju.

Liu Chan nodded and said: "You are a good husband, why don't you enter the martial arts hall? If you are a talented gentleman, it should be easy to enter the martial arts hall."

Fei Hao shook his head and said, "What's the use of talking about joining the martial arts hall before I've seen His Highness in person?"

After Fei Guan and Fei Yi both entered the confidential yamen, Fei Hao no longer needed to enter the martial arts hall to get an official position.

For example, his clan father Fei Guan personally made him a vassal.

Entering the martial arts hall is indeed a way to become an official in the current Han Dynasty, but this way is only for people from the middle and lower classes, in other words, from poor families.

If you have a truly talented scholar, you can indeed get an official position if you enter the martial arts hall, and you can even get the title of Prince's Disciple.

But to enter the martial arts hall, you first have to study and waste a lot of time. Even after you have learned it, you still need to go to the grassroots level to experience it.

Over and over again, at least ten years are gone.

Fei Hao didn't want to wait for these ten years.

Unless, like his brother, he can immediately follow the prince after entering the martial arts hall, then there is no point in entering the martial arts hall.

"hehe."

Liu Chan just smiled at this.

It seems that this person is extremely confident in his talents.

Either that or he is arrogant.

"Then this time, you will be my guide and introduce to me the changes in Jiangzhou over the years."

Fei Hao immediately bowed to Liu Chan, his cheeks were slightly red, and he looked a little excited.

If you can express yourself in front of His Highness the Crown Prince, if your talents are recognized by His Highness, wouldn't it be like a carp leaping over the dragon's gate?

Even if he can occupy a key position in the East Palace like his brother.

Hey.

Brother Zhu's smile already appeared on Fei Hao's face.

This must be the ultimate test for me by His Highness. I believe that it won’t be long before I get a promotion and a raise, become general manager, become CEO, marry Bai Fumei, and reach the pinnacle of my life. Thinking about it, I'm still a little excited.

Seeing Fei Hao's silly smile, Liu Chan shook his head, and Fei Yi turned his head aside and passed by.

"Cough cough."

Fei Guan coughed angrily, and then Fei Hao woke up.

The latter immediately stepped forward and said to Liu Chan: "The current situation in Jiangzhou cannot be separated from the painstaking efforts of the Governor of Jiangzhou, and it cannot be separated from the foresight of His Highness. Your Highness, please~"

Liu Chan followed Fei Hao inside.

Among the crowd watching from a distance, there was one person who was particularly excited.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh"

Jiang Twelve was extremely excited.

Yesterday, he felt that this man, with his majestic head, dragon and phoenix posture, was a noble person among noble people. Looking at it now, it turned out to be true!

When I met His Highness the Crown Prince, I only got a barbarian slave named Linjun!

Oops~

If I had performed better at that time, wouldn't I have been favored by His Highness the Crown Prince?

regret!

regret!

Jiang Twelve's yelling did not cause any commotion or special attention.

Because everyone is like this.

Many women in Jiangzhou who have not yet left the cabinet, and even those who have already been married, are leaving the house.

Either wear a veil or a hat.

Looking at Liu Chan's figure with his eyes, it seemed that he could melt people.

"I heard that His Highness is a womanizer, and I have an extraordinary appearance. I am a beauty from all over the country. If I can enter the East Palace, that would be great." This is a woman who has not yet left the palace, holding her face in her hands and saying with hope.

There are also women with gorgeous clothes and undulating figures who dare to lick their lips and say with self-pity: "Huhuhu~ Your Highness is really beautiful. It's a pity that I have become another man's wife. But I heard that Your Highness is a good wife, and I don't seem to be without it." Opportunity."

Beside these two women, two men suddenly felt two green hats flying inexplicably on their heads.

Fortunately

They are not the only ones feeling this way today.

All the men in Jiangzhou had the illusion that their mother-in-law was going to follow His Highness.

Some people are quite angry, while others are addicted to it.

seem

This feeling is also very good?

There are even men who want to climb up, looking at their pretty wives and concubines, thinking, if they offer them up, can they get a good future?

It seems like you can try this too?

Of course Liu Chan didn't know that some of his reputation had become increasingly mysterious.

"Your Highness, when it comes to Jiangzhou, we have to mention this city that never sleeps. Your Highness once issued an order to restore production, develop the economy, and boost people's livelihood in various places. All of these require money and silk to open roads. Jiangzhou must be in the business road. On the road, this sleepless city is also specially for those noble merchants. The income from this sleepless city alone is worth 30% of the commercial tax."

Fei Hao was talking eloquently on the side, looking proud and proud.

"Oh?"

Walking in the city that never sleeps again, Liu Chan's feeling is another.

For example, in the Chunxiao Tower, the women who came out to greet guests were dressed dignifiedly. It seemed that they were all actresses and entertainers, not the kind of people who deal in flesh and blood.

It seems that no matter what dynasty it is, it is the same everywhere.

When leaders come to inspect, the local area will still do some surface work.

"Does the income from Sleepless City go to the Jiangzhou Gang or the government treasury?"

Liu Chan's question is no less than a proposition.

The smile on Fei Hao's face suddenly stopped, but he immediately regained his smile and said, "Half of the revenue from Sleepless City goes to the government treasury, and half goes to the Jiangzhou Gang." "Why half?"

Fei Hao heard the displeasure in Liu Chan's words and hurriedly said: "When we first built the Evernight City, the cost was all raised by people from below. In addition, the Jiangzhou Gang has a large number of people, so they always have to spend money to support them. .”

This guy is quite a smart guy.

If all the money and silk from Sleepless City were returned to the treasury, then it would be a crime for him to take the money from it.

Only half of it goes into the treasury, so it is legal for him to use the money from the city that never sleeps.

"There is already a Water Department in the Jiangzhou Governor's Mansion, so why do we need the Jiangzhou Gang to do this?"

Liu Chan asked again from the side.

"The Water Department is in the ascendant and lacks manpower, but the Jiangzhou Gang is different. Even if things go wrong, it will not damage the prestige of the government. In addition, only with the Jiangzhou Gang can we promote the development of this city that never sleeps and start from there. Extract more profits from those merchants."

As the two responded, they went deep into the city that never sleeps.

"Your Highness, would you like to enter the delicacy pavilion and taste the delicacies in the delicacy pavilion?"

Liu Chan thought for a moment and said, "Now we have a place to talk."

Liu Chan immediately walked into the Zhenxi Pavilion.

It was said that it was a delicacy pavilion, but it was actually a three-story restaurant. Liu Chan was welcomed into the third floor. The layout of this delicacy pavilion could be described as luxurious.

Glaze objects, fluttering Sichuan brocade~

Those who can climb to the third floor will probably spend a lot of money.

When Liu Chan came to visit, the delicacy pavilion had already been prepared. Not long after Liu Chan sat down, delicacies appeared one after another.

In the lobby of the restaurant, the lights are brightly lit and the aroma is overflowing. On the food platform in front of Liu Chan, there are all kinds of delicacies. Each dish is colorful, like a vivid picture.

The first thing that catches the eye is a plate of fresh and tender steamed sea bass. The fish body is golden and exudes a light fragrance. The fish meat is tender and melts in your mouth, with a hint of sweet taste. It is served with green scallions and red chili shreds on the side, adding a bit of color and taste.

Another dish was a braised lion's head. The lion's head is fat but not greasy, thin but not fat, and melts in your mouth. It is stewed until it is crispy and delicious, the soup is rich and exudes an alluring aroma. Around the lion's head, there are also golden fried steamed bun slices and green vegetables, which will greatly increase your appetite.

There is also a pan-fried tofu dish. The tofu is golden and crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. It was fried to perfection and sprinkled with some chopped green onion and chili powder to add a bit of texture. The aroma of tofu and the fragrance of chopped green onion blend together, making it endlessly memorable.

These are home-cooked, and some are not home-cooked, such as braised bear paw, which has plump meat and delicate taste and is known as "the crown of mountain delicacies".

In addition to bear paws, the "most delicacy of the mountain," there are also some other rare delicacies, such as bird's nests, shark's fins, abalone, etc.

Variety.

In addition to being delicious, these dishes also have another feature: they are expensive!

The more he looked behind him, the more doubtful Liu Chan became.

this.

How does this look like the technique of my East Palace chef?

Liu Chan took a bite of steamed fish and looked at Fei Yi sitting next to him with doubtful eyes.

Fei Yi immediately understood what Liu Chan meant, smiled, and said: "The chefs in the East Palace have changed several times. It is normal for the dishes in the East Palace to spread. Has Your Highness forgotten that the chef of the Prince's Palace also sent gifts to the ministers? How many?"

He did have the habit of giving the cook away, and when he was told that, everything was relieved.

It’s normal for good things to be spread out.

However, Fei Hao was able to find the East Palace chef, so he had some skills and connections.

After taking a few bites, Liu Chan was ready to get down to business.

"What's going on with Zhang Xi, the head of the Water Department?"

As soon as Liu Chan said these words, the smile on Fei Hao's face disappeared immediately, and even Fei Guan's expression became a little abnormal.

"He is now in the Governor's Mansion, but"

but?

Liu Chan frowned and asked, "But what?"

"However, he does not agree with my method of managing Jiangzhou's trade. Therefore, for the sake of the overall situation of Jiangzhou, I asked the Governor to transfer him from the Water Department Department and join the Governor's Mansion as the Chief Historian of the Governor's Mansion. He will not be responsible for the Water Department Department. "

"Pull away?"

Seeing that Liu Chan's face was getting darker and darker, almost as if he was asking for guilt, Fei Hao suddenly had a panic look on his face and his words became hesitant.

"Your Highness, your Majesty is just trying to improve Jiangzhou's business. Zhang Xi, the head of the Water Department, is acting pedantically. If he follows his methods, Jiangzhou will not be as prosperous as it is today in a short period of time!"

"Is this what you said? Do you know that this wedding was stamped with the seal of my East Palace by someone sent by the imperial court!"

Seeing Liu Chan's words, there was already a hint of guilt.

Fei Hao immediately knelt on the ground and said, "Hao has a heart full of fists, and I hope His Highness will learn from it!"

At this point, Fei Guan, the governor of Jiangzhou, had no choice but to speak.

"Your Highness, this matter is closely related to me. It was me who transferred Zhang Xi away. If your Highness wants to question me, I will be the main culprit!"

Seeing that Fei Guan was about to kneel down, Liu Chan laughed and said, "Commander, please rise."

Liu Chan gave Fei Guanxu a hand and said, "I really mean to blame. Zhang Xi was the head of the Water Department, but now he has become the director of the Governor's Office. The authority of the Water Department is occupied by the Jiangzhou Gang. Although Even if the Jiangzhou Gang does something wrong, it will not damage the reputation of my big man. However, when a pass is controlled by the gang, other people see it and think that my big man is an uncivilized place! It is even more embarrassing. Faced!"

The Jiangzhou Gang is, to put it bluntly, temporary workers.

If you do something wrong, you will be blamed directly on the temporary worker.

But temporary workers can only come on a temporary basis.

There is no specialized agency to take charge of this important place. Wouldn't it be ridiculous to spread the word?

"Within one year, the Jiangzhou Gang will be abolished and the Water Department Department will be re-established. The Jiangzhou Gang will make a selection. If they are qualified, they will be appointed as subordinates of the Water Department Department. As for the income from the Evernight City, all income will be collected into the treasury. In addition, , just take 10% of Jiangzhou’s business tax, and in the process, if there are those who are greedy for ink, they will peel off the skin and make the grass, confiscate the family and exterminate the clan!"

"The Yamen of the Ministry of Water Affairs should be located at the entrance of the current Jiangzhou Gangtang."

Seeing that Liu Chan did not ask any questions, Fei Hao breathed a sigh of relief.

"Your Highness, I don't know who is the head of the Water Department?"

Seeing that this person had such a big heart, Liu Chan couldn't help but speak a little heavier.

"Fei Guan, the governor of Jiangzhou, had good intentions, but he was nepotistic and changed his court appointments privately. He was fined a year's salary. Fei Hao, the clerk of the governor's office, acted boldly and recklessly. He was dismissed from his official position and fined to live in silence for a year. Let’s wait for the consequences! The head of the Water Department is still Zhang Xi.”

"what?"

Fei Hao had a look of shock on his face.

Although I broke the rules, I did a good job!

It’s just that he hasn’t been promoted, so why should he be punished?

"Your Highness, Your Highness"

Fei Hao wanted to say something more, but now, Liu Chan no longer wanted to hear what he had to say.

This guy may have some abilities, but he's too courageous and won't be able to be put to good use unless he polishes off his skills.

"Go to the Governor's Mansion!"

Just now when he was eating in Zhenxi Pavilion, Zhou Che reminded him that Huo Yi, the envoy rushing to Jiangdong, had already received a reply.

After learning the inside story of Jiangzhou, Liu Chan also knew the details.

To put it bluntly, the rules are unreasonable and there are no real bad guys.

Rectifying Jiangzhou's officialdom is not the most important thing now.

However, Liu Chan still cares very much about how Wu will respond.

After all, if the Northern Expedition were to take place, how could he dare to send troops to the Northern Expedition if the Wu State behind him was unstable?

Ha ha.

Liu Chan wanted to see what Sun Quan, the King of Wu, would choose!

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