I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 89 The Jingzhou Edict arrives

Jingzhou, Jiangling.

Zhuge Xuan returned to apologize to Wang Rui for failing to complete his mission.

Wang Rui still wanted to have some dignity at least. He had caused the trouble himself, and Zhuge Xuan only tried his best to make amends for him.

It is not surprising that a governor has a bad relationship with a prefect. After all, the relationship between the two parties is that of supervisor and supervised. But if a governor cannot fulfill his duty of supervising a prefect, the problem will be huge.

Wang Rui knew that he did not have a strong voice to help him in the court, and he understood that voluntarily resigning at this time might be a better choice, but he still had a sense of luck.

But Wang Rui was really worried, so he went to Zhuge Xuan and asked what Zhuge Xuan wanted to do if he resigned.

Zhuge Xuan was appointed as a special commander by Wang Ruizheng. He wanted to say that as a non-local scholar, as long as he served in time, the next governor would not necessarily remove him from office.

But he was a kind person after all, and switching to someone else would inevitably be detrimental to his reputation. He didn't hesitate much and replied, "Xuan Yuan will go back with the envoy."

After answering, Zhuge Xuan sighed and worried with Wang Rui. The road ahead was unclear, but he could only return home.

He secretly thought about whether to go to Taishan County to join his brother after returning home.

But Zhuge Xuan was willing to accompany Wang Rui to advance and retreat together, but Deng Xi, who was in charge of governance, was not willing, and neither were the other assistant officials from Jingzhou.

For most people, resigning can be a matter of waiting until the new governor takes office!

They have already become officials, and they do not need to make a name for themselves by refusing to raise taxes.

If you serve as an official for one more month, you will receive one more month of salary!

While Wang Rui and Zhuge Xuan were hesitating, an official document came from the imperial court about sending a censor to inspect the prefectures and counties in the world.

The first stop for Shi Yushi was the seat of state governance.

The governor's office in Jingzhou learned in advance that the imperial censor was about to arrive.

Zhuge Xuan, who was working as a separate driver, went out to greet him, and quickly sent someone to deliver a letter back, saying that he had brought the imperial edict with him.

The incense table was set up in the governor's office, and Wang Rui also brought a group of state officials and assistant officials from the governor's office to greet them outside the gate of the governor's office.

Shi Yushi from Chen Nai Tian Feng, Julu County.

Tian Feng, named Yuan Hao, was born in Jizhou. He was erudite and well-known in the prefecture and county. He had an upright temperament. When he was young, he was in mourning for his relatives. The mourning time had passed, but he still smiled without showing his teeth.

When Cui Lie, a native of Boling, Jizhou, became a Situ, he was recruited into the Situ Mansion and promoted to Maocai.

Maocai is different from Xiaolian, who is distributed according to the number of people in counties and counties. Only a very small number of people, such as the Sangong, Jiuqing, generals, and state governors, can be recommended, and the quota is very small.

Before Cui Lie left the post of Taiwei due to illness, Tian Fengqian became the imperial censor.

Wang Rui was feeling anxious. At this moment, he suddenly felt that he could accept even being demoted. He greeted Tian Feng and said, "My lord has come a long way, and it is very hard work..."

"Wang Shijun, please accept the imperial edict!"

When Tian Feng faced Wang Rui, he was expressionless and spoke directly. He did not save face for Wang Rui. He was indifferent to Wang Rui's politeness and inevitably seemed a bit aggressive.

Then he quickly entered the Governor's Mansion, and Zhuge Xuan quickly followed the directions.

When everyone present saw this attitude, they were convinced of the content of the edict.

Wang Rui had already guessed it, but now it seemed that it was the worst case scenario, and his steps were staggering a bit on the road.

When the group arrived at the main room where the incense table was placed, everyone sat down on their knees one by one according to their official positions.

Tian Feng also knelt down in front of the incense table, facing the crowd, and opened the sealed bamboo slips in public. Everyone bowed down, and Tian Feng read out the edict——

"On August 11, the fifth year of Zhongping, the imperial edict issued: The Seven Great Floods of the County and the State ordered the four counties in Jingnan to acquire land and stabilize the people. The state appointed governors to supervise all counties. The governor of Jingzhou, Rui, cannot supervise, so he should be dismissed.

There is a ribbon printed on it. The governor of Jingzhou inherited the book and used it for the next time, such as the imperial edict. "

Wang Rui was officially dismissed.

Because he was dismissed from office, there was no need to receive gift money, and there were no eunuchs in this trip.

As the imperial censor, Tian Feng was ordered to conduct inspections and also served as the envoy to read out the imperial edict. His qualifications were not considered excessive.

After everyone stood up, Tian Feng walked up to Wang Rui and said, "Your Majesty, please return the governor's seal."

Wang Rui reluctantly untied the ribbon tied around his waist and handed it to Tian Feng.

Zhuge Xuan behind him moved faster, but in order to wait for Wang Rui, he paused for a while and pretended to continue untying his ribbon.

When he saw Wang Rui give away the seal ribbon, he pretended to untie it and handed it to Tian Feng.

But he never thought that Tian Feng had a confused look on his face: "Zhuge Farewell, what does this mean? Now the country is in dire straits and is waiting to be revitalized. It is the time to employ people. Why do you have to resign?"

Zhuge Xuan was even more confused when he saw Tian Feng put away Wang Rui's seal ribbon and took out an official document from his arms and handed it directly to Zhuge Xuan.

There is no need to read out the official document. Tian Feng said in front of all the officials: "Before the new Jingzhou Governor takes office, Zhuge Biejia will act as the Jingzhou Governor."

Zhuge Xuan held the seal ribbon and hesitated, not knowing whether to take it or not: "This..."

Tian Feng's words were straightforward, but he was not stupid. He saw Zhuge Xuan's entanglement and persuaded him: "Although Biejia can act as governor on his behalf, there are more than just Biejia who can act as governor. You can stand out because you are the one who can act as governor." His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is against all opinions. If Jun insists on resigning, he will only be afraid that the news will be spread back to Kyoto..."

Tian Feng said no more.

When Zhuge Xuan heard this, he felt as if Tian Feng was questioning him: "The prince values ​​you, but you don't give him face. Don't make a mistake, hey!"

He immediately thought of the consequences - when the prince saw someone named Zhuge in the future, he immediately thought of his own surnamed Zhuge and refuted his face, and then he did not hesitate to abandon the Zhuge family...

Zhuge Xuan did not hesitate and quickly took the official document with both hands before he had time to take the seal ribbon back into his arms.

Never forget to say: "How dare you disobey me?"

Immediately, a clever official from the Ministry and State came forward to congratulate Zhuge Xuan.

This move reminded others, and congratulations were heard all the time.

Even Deng Xi, who was also qualified to act as governor, congratulated him sincerely and bitterly, thinking that it would be better if I was not from Nanyang.

Wang Rui: Shall I leave?

He stood aside as if he were a follower. Looking at this scene, he felt mixed emotions in his heart. He only lamented that one mistake would lead to eternal hatred!

At this time, Zhuge Xuan finally thought of Wang Rui.

Seeing his lonely expression, Zhuge Xuan originally wanted to say - "In the past, you were the governor and I was the governor. Today I am the governor and you are the governor."

But then he thought about it, and he was afraid that Wang Rui wouldn't be able to accept it, and he was also worried that Shi Tianfeng, the imperial censor, would think too much.

He comforted: "Your Majesty...Gong..."

But as soon as the two names Zhuge Xuan came out, Wang Rui couldn't stand it anymore.

However, Wang Rui knew that Zhuge Xuan was an honest man and did not deliberately mock him.

Wang Rui stroked his face and said, "You must live up to the court's trust. I will go and clean up the valuables!"

After that, he hid his face and left.

(End of this chapter)