Zhejiang, Zhejiang Governor's Mansion.
It was rare for Hu Zongxian to have some leisure time after he returned to the Governor's Mansion, because before that, Zheng Michang had already sorted out the backlog of affairs in the Governor's Mansion.
In addition, the officials in the Governor's Mansion were considerate of Hu Zongxian and would not disturb Hu Zongxian's rest unless he encountered some major event that he could not make up his mind about.
“Really, every time I see a wonderful place, it’s over!”
Hu Zongxian frowned, threw the newly bought Xianshu heavily on the ground, then stood up from his seat and poured himself a cup of tea.
While Hu Zongxian was sipping tea, the voice of the guard came from outside the door: "Mr. Governor, this is a letter written to you personally by Mr. Yan Ge."
"Well, bring it in." Hu Zongxian said, putting down the tea cup in his hand.
After Hu Zongxian took the letter, the guard left first. When leaving, he did not forget to close the door of the study room with him.
"The teacher wrote me a letter? What happened recently?"
With countless questions in mind, Hu Zongxian opened the letter with the four characters "Ru Zhen personally opened it" and read the contents above.
"How is my beloved disciple's health lately? Last time you came to the capital to report on your duties, you were able to drop by to visit me. I am very happy! I also heard that you have received an appointment from the court to capture the Japanese pirate leader Wang Zhi."
"Soldiers, important matters of the country, the place of life and death, and the way of survival, must be carefully observed! I hope that you can pay more attention to your own safety while serving the court. Do not act impulsively when encountering problems. You must think twice before acting. So Only then can we be safe.”
"Master, I hope everything goes well for you. By the time this letter arrives, I'm afraid you will have triumphed, right?"
"In addition, there is a piece of paper in this envelope, which contains the specific details of changing rice to mulberry this time. I am in good health, so please don't read it."
After Hu Zongxian read the contents of the letter, he stood there in silence for a long time, not knowing what he was thinking.
…
Chief Envoy, when Zheng Michang was reviewing today's official documents, the voice of his subordinates came from outside the door.
"Your Majesty the Chief Envoy, Your Majesty the Governor wants you to go to the Governor's Mansion!"
"Well, I know, please go down."
After hearing the news, Zheng Michang put down the brush in his hand and said loudly.
"Does the Governor come to me to discuss something? Or is it because I did a great job last time and the Governor wants to give me a reward? Could it be that the reward from the court is already on the way?"
With all kinds of questions in mind, Zheng Mi Chang embarked on the road to the Governor's Mansion.
When he hurried to the Governor's Mansion, he found that everyone was already waiting here.
"It turns out that I'm not the only one who was called!" Zheng Michang thought, and most of his previous illusions were shattered.
After a while, Hu Zongxian walked into the meeting hall with his hands behind his back.
"I've met the Governor!"
Seeing Hu Zongxian's arrival, everyone stood up from their seats and said respectfully.
"Well, everyone, please sit down." Hu Zongxian nodded and said solemnly.
After everyone sat down, Hu Zongxian turned his attention to Qi Jiguang, who was sitting aside, and asked, "How is the situation of the soldiers?"
Seeing Hu Zongxian's question, Qi Jiguang quickly and respectfully replied: "Reporting to the Governor, the current situation in the military camp is normal!"
"Well, that's good, don't relax the discipline in the military camp."
Hu Zongxian was quite satisfied with the situation reported by Qi Jiguang, nodded and gave instructions.
"Yes, Lord Governor, I will definitely live up to the great trust of Lord Governor!" Qi Jiguang responded in a deep voice.
After questioning Qi Jiguang, Hu Zongxian sat at the top. After pouring himself a cup of hot tea, he continued: "I came to you today just for one thing."
"That's changing rice into mulberry!" Hu Zongxian looked at the crowd and said word by word.
"What? Change rice to mulberry!"
"So fast?"
After hearing the news about Hu Zongxian, everyone present had a look of surprise on their faces. There had been no movement since the imperial court measured the land in Zhejiang.
Later, the dikes were destroyed, the people were displaced, and the government was overwhelmed with disaster relief! This change of rice to mulberry has been put on hold until now.
But now the imperial court is bringing up old matters again and once again implementing the national policy of converting rice into mulberry, which makes everyone present feel a little surprised.
Hu Zongxian saw the reactions of everyone present, and then he coughed twice and took out the specific matters related to changing rice into mulberry from the letter Yan Song had previously sent to him.
Then he said loudly: "Here is the letter sent by Mr. Yan Ge to me. The letter contains the specific details of changing rice into mulberry. Take a look for yourselves!"
"It will be officially implemented after the food prepared by Jiangsu, Fujian and other places is in place."
After Hu Zongxian finished speaking, he handed over the specific matters of changing rice to mulberry to everyone.
Everyone read the specific items above one by one, and then said in unison: "Your Majesty the Governor, we will definitely implement the change from rice to mulberry!"
"Well, okay, that's all I have to ask you about. You go down and prepare first."
After Hu Zongxian finished speaking, he picked up the teacup on the side and took a sip.
"Yes, Lord Governor! I will take my leave first."
After everyone finished speaking, they all stood up and left. However, Qi Jiguang on the side still had some doubts and kept wandering around.
"Oh, Qi Jiguang, do you have any questions?"
Seeing Qi Jiguang's appearance, Hu Zongxian couldn't help but ask.
"My Lord Governor, I think Fujian should not be on this list!"
"Last time we went to Fujian to fight against Japanese pirates, you saw the situation there for all to see. Countless people were starved of food. How could we get so much food together?"
After Qi Jiguang finished speaking, he knelt on the ground and said in a deep voice.
"Alas, how could these officials you mentioned not know about it? The imperial court did not take into account the specific situation in Fujian when it was dividing the divisions!"
"Don't worry, I will report the matter to the court when the time comes. If it doesn't work, just ask Fujian to pay the minimum share. Besides, these grains are just a reserve. I don't know if they can be used by then."
Hu Zongxian saw Qi Jiguang's worries and then comforted him.
"The general was not thinking well and offended the Governor for a moment, please forgive me!"
Seeing that Hu Zongxian already had a plan to deal with this matter, Qi Jiguang also felt a little ashamed of what he had said before.
"It doesn't matter, it's great that you have this kind of heart. At least you still have those common people in your heart!"
Upon seeing this, Hu Zongxian immediately comforted him.
"Mr. Governor, this is the news from the imperial court, saying that your reward is on its way!"
At this moment, a hurried-looking guard came in from outside the meeting hall and reported to Hu Zongxian.
"Well, I know, please go down."
When Hu Zongxian learned that the imperial reward was on the way, he was not too excited, but nodded and responded lightly.
"Yes, I will resign now!"
After the guard finished speaking, he turned and left.
…
After Zheng Michang and He Maocai came out of the Governor's Mansion, they made an appointment to gather at Shen Yishi's home.
"Hey, what is going on? Why is there no news from Mr. Xiao Ge? Could it be that we have been abandoned?"
Zheng Michang drank all the tea in the cup and said with a sad face.
"How is that possible? Maybe Mr. Xiaoge was too busy and forgot about this matter."
He Maocai on the side saw this and quickly comforted him.
"Boss Shen, did you get any information before this?" Zheng Mi Chang did not give up and turned to Shen Yishi for confirmation.
"No, I didn't get any information before this."
After Shen Yishi finished speaking, he picked up his rotten porcelain bowl and drank the cold water in it in one gulp.
"Then this is really strange. We usually get the news first, so why is it the other way around this time?" Zheng Mi Chang frowned and rubbed his chin, thinking about the possibilities.
"Don't even think about it. The governor's qualifications are much better than ours! Among other things, he is a student of Mr. Yan Ge. For this reason alone, we cannot compare."
He Maocai on the side picked up a piece of pastry and put it into his mouth, comforting him.
"well."
After listening to He Maocai's words, Zheng Michang felt helpless and sighed.
(End of chapter)
