In the Governor's Mansion of Zhejiang Province, Zheng Michang was walking anxiously in the hall with his hands behind his back.
"Why hasn't this Hai Rui come yet?"
Zheng Michang had been waiting in the lobby since he received the notification from his subordinates earlier, but he still couldn't find Hai Rui.
Just when Zheng Michang's patience was about to run out, the guard came to announce: "Your Majesty, Hai Rui, the magistrate of Chun'an County, wants to see you!"
"Quick, quick, let him in!" Zheng Michang couldn't help but be overjoyed when he heard the news, and hurriedly ordered the guards.
"Yes!" After the guard accepted the order, he immediately notified the people at the gate of the Governor's Mansion to let Hai Rui in.
Hai Rui walked into the meeting hall of the Governor's Mansion with steady steps, stood still five or six steps away from Zheng Michang, and then said in a deep voice: "His Majesty Hai Rui, I have met the Chief Envoy! "
"Come and sit here." Zheng Michang said, pointing to the chair next to him.
Hai Rui didn't refuse and sat directly next to Zheng Michang.
Seeing Hai Rui sit down, Zheng Mi Chang picked up the teapot beside him and poured himself and Hai Rui a cup of tea each.
"Come on, have a taste." After Zheng Michang finished speaking, he made a gesture of invitation.
Hai Rui picked up the teacup, took a sip, and praised, "Good tea!"
"This tea is much better than the tea in your county government office. If you want it, I will send someone to deliver some to your county government office." After Zheng Michang finished speaking, he picked up the teacup and took a sip. .
"This tea has a sweet aftertaste. It must be expensive, right?" Hai Rui put down the tea cup and asked.
"That's natural. Don't look at it. Just a little bit of tea is almost as much as the county magistrate's annual salary!" Zheng Michang raised his eyebrows and explained to Hai Rui.
"With my current status, I am not able to enjoy such good tea. My lord, you should keep it for yourself to taste! I think the tea in the county government office also has a unique flavor."
After hearing Zheng Michang's explanation, Hai Rui shook his head and rejected Zheng Michang's request to send someone to deliver tea to him without any trace.
"Oh, you, you, you just don't know how to enjoy it." Seeing that Hai Rui refused his request without any trace, Zheng Michang was not angry, but shook his head helplessly.
"The people are still in dire straits. As their parents and officials, how can I enjoy it alone?"
"Forget it, don't mention these, you should have heard some news on the way here, right?"
Seeing that Hai Rui was about to start another tirade, Zheng Michang quickly spoke and changed the topic.
"Yes, Chief Envoy! I did get some news on the way here."
"In addition, I also heard from the people nearby about your feats on the street today. When those people mentioned you, they all praised you."
Hai Rui's tone was very calm, without any waves.
"Really? Those people are praising me?"
After hearing what Hai Rui said, Zheng Mi Chang stood up from his chair happily and confirmed to Hai Rui.
"Yes, Chief Envoy, these are all unexpected gains from the previous official's inquiring about information. There is absolutely no trace of falsehood!" Hai Rui nodded and explained.
"I never expected that I would be praised by the people one day!"
Zheng Michang thought so in his heart, and then fell into memories. When was the last time he was praised by the people? Oh, yes, I remember it was when I first joined the officialdom.
"Your Majesty the Chief Envoy? Your Majesty the Chief Envoy?"
Hai Rui's voice brought Zheng Michang out of his memories. Zheng Michang cleared his throat and said, "I was thinking about something just now. You continue."
"Your Majesty, Chief Envoy, I don't understand. Since all the witnesses and material evidence are there, why didn't you arrest the murderer? Instead, let him run free?" Hai Rui then asked Zheng Michang a question.
"You think I don't want to do this, and you don't go and find out who the Wen family are!" Zheng Michang sighed and looked helpless.
"Let me tell you secretly, the Wen family has amassed more than tens of millions of dollars by selling illegal salt! They used the money to bribe officials and built an extremely large network of relationships in the DPRK. Many high-ranking officials have accepted them How can you be willing to arrest someone from their family if you have money from them?"
"Even the Chief Minister, you can't compete with them?"
Hai Rui clearly heard the hint in Zheng Michang's words, but he refused to answer the question and changed the topic instead.
"Oh, there is no way. I can't fight them with my words! I can only help the suffering people within the scope of my ability." After Zheng Michang finished speaking, his face was full of despair.
"By the way, I'm going to meet the family of the deceased later. Do you want to go with me?" Zheng Michang said and extended an invitation to Hai Rui.
"Go." Hai Rui did not refuse Zheng Michang's invitation, but nodded.
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Capital City, Yangxin Hall.
In recent days, Jiajing has been familiar with the process of sacrifice in addition to daily practice.
"I won't read it!" After Jiajing finished speaking, he threw the memorial that recorded the sacrificial process to the ground.
"Your Majesty, this sacrificial process is just for you to see. A special official will be responsible for guiding you when the time comes." Lu Fang picked up the memorial from the ground, put it back on the desk, and said softly.
"Then since you know, why didn't you tell me earlier? I wasted so much time!"
"Your Majesty, I thought your Majesty was interested in sacrificial etiquette, so I forgot to remind you. Please forgive me." Lu Fang walked up to Jiajing and said softly.
"That's all, I'm too lazy to hold you accountable." Jiajing waved his hand and said softly.
"How is Yan Shifan doing? Did he come up with the questions for the imperial examination for me?" Jiajing asked, stroking the carved dragon head on the dragon throne.
"Your Majesty, not yet, but Mr. Xiao Ge is currently very worried about this matter. I heard that he lost his temper at home and smashed several vases!" Seeing Jiajing's question, Lu Fang quickly answered. road.
"His temperament doesn't follow his father's at all. It would be great if he could change his temper one day!"
"Your Majesty, if Mr. Xiao Ge can change his temper, he might be able to go further." Seeing the emperor's evaluation, Lu Fang responded.
"Lu Fang, come and play two games of chess with me!" As soon as Jiajing finished speaking, the eunuch on the side had already prepared the chess board.
"As you command, Your Majesty!"
With just a 'click' sound, Jiajing took out a black stone from the chess basket made of white jade and placed it on the chessboard.
"It's your turn." After the move was completed, Jiajing turned his eyes to Lu Fang opposite and said softly.
With a 'click' sound, Lu Fang showed no weakness, and the white chess followed Jiajing's black chess.
"Are there any movement among those guys?" Jiajing asked after falling down.
"Your Majesty, there hasn't been any movement from those guys for the time being. I've sent guards to keep an eye on them." As he spoke, another word fell.
"How long will it take for Yan Maoqing to arrive in Zhejiang?" Jiajing lost another son.
"Your Majesty, Yan Maoqing will be able to arrive in Zhejiang in two days!" Lu Fang responded after dropping the ball.
"Well, always pay attention to what's happening on his side. If he files a memorial for impeachment, let the Jinyiwei handle the people according to the list he impeached. Then there will be no need to report to me."
"Yes, I understand."
(End of chapter)
