After that, seeing that it was getting late, Hu Zongxian gave the order after looking around.
"Okay, it's getting late, you should go back and rest early!"
"Yes, Lord Governor!"
After hearing this, everyone immediately stood up from their seats and bowed respectfully to Hu Zongxian before leaving the meeting hall of the Governor's Mansion.
Seeing everyone leaving one after another, Hu Zongxian retracted his gaze, sighed helplessly, and walked straight to the study.
Before taking a break, he had one more thing to do, which was to write a letter to Tan Lun in Fujian, asking for his help.
Because at the moment, the situation in Zhejiang is really not optimistic. No one knows the consequences of food shortage better than him, the governor of Zhejiang.
Once there is no food in Zhejiang, it means that all the previous efforts have been in vain. Not only that, the people who changed rice to mulberry will also suffer!
These people did not grow rice, so they naturally did not have enough food to support them. However, if the conversion from rice to mulberry failed, they would end up in a very embarrassing situation.
On the one hand, they do not have enough food to fill their stomachs. On the other hand, the mulberry seedlings they have spent so much effort planting will not see the expected results. By then, those people who planted mulberry seedlings will starve to death. , to the point of selling sons and daughters!
Just when Hu Zongxian was still envisioning the possible consequences in his mind, a voice interrupted his thoughts.
"Mr. Governor, it's getting late now, you'd better rest for a while first!"
The guard at the door of the study saw Hu Zongxian's face full of fatigue that could not be concealed, and couldn't help but offer words of comfort.
When Hu Zongxian heard this, he waved his hand indifferently and responded.
"It doesn't matter. After I finish the matter, I will naturally rest."
After Hu Zongxian finished speaking, he went straight back to the study and immediately sat in front of the desk. After pondering for a long time, he started writing.
"Brother Zili, Brother Yu took the liberty to write a letter to bother me. I hope you won't blame me. At present, the situation in Zhejiang is really not optimistic!"
"Before this, the grains in the hands of local mulberry farmers in Zhejiang who were converting rice to mulberry were purchased by unknown people at high prices. As a result, those mulberry farmers did not have enough grain to support the mulberry seedlings until they matured."
"Right now, the remaining grain in the local granaries in Zhejiang can only last for about ten days. If no grain arrives in Zhejiang after ten days, those mulberry farmers will suffer!"
"By then, at least half of the people in Zhejiang will be starving and selling their children and daughters. As their parent, Brother Yu really can't bear to see such a scene."
"Therefore, Brother Yu implores you to transfer food from Fujian as soon as possible to save those people. Brother Yu will be very grateful for this!"
When the last word fell, Hu Zongxian breathed a sigh of relief and immediately checked the contents of the letter from beginning to end.
Later, perhaps because he felt that there was something inappropriate in the content of the letter, Hu Zongxian wrote again and added this sentence.
"If the court investigates it by then, all responsibility will be borne by me, Hu Zongxian!"
After that, Hu Zongxian put the brush in his hand back to its original position. After the ink on the letter paper was dry, he called his subordinates and gave instructions in a deep voice.
"Give this letter to Fujian Governor Tan Lun immediately, be sure to hurry!"
Seeing that Hu Zongxian attached great importance to this matter, the subordinate who was summoned said in a deep voice while taking the envelope from Hu Zongxian's hand.
"Yes, Lord Governor, I will definitely deliver the letter as soon as possible!"
After the subordinate responded, he turned around and left the study without stopping at all.
Seeing that the letter had been sent successfully, Hu Zongxian couldn't help but feel relieved.
After that, Hu Zongxian stood up from his seat, looked at the night scene in the courtyard, and said silently to himself.
"I hope there's enough time!"
…
Forbidden City, Inspectorate.
Since Zhao Zhenji came back from the cabinet last time, he took sick leave on the grounds of physical discomfort.
When the remaining officials of the Inspectorate saw that Zhao Zhenji had taken sick leave, they all realized that the whole matter might be extremely difficult. Even Zhao Zhenji, the supervisory censor, Mr. Zhao, had to find ways to get out of it by calling in sick.
As a result, the entire Inspectorate was in panic, and some people with quick thinking began to inquire about the hidden secrets, hoping to prepare countermeasures in advance.
Hai Rui, as a person recognized by the entire Inspectorate as a person with a profound background and a sworn relationship with Zhao Zhenji, naturally became the focus of attention.
Every move he made touched the hearts of officials of all sizes in the Inspectorate.
In the early morning, Hai Rui came to the Inspectorate for duty as usual. Because it was too early, there were not many people in the Inspectorate, only a few subordinates were busy.
When the subordinate officials saw Hai Rui arriving, they quickly stopped what they were doing and saluted Hai Rui respectfully.
"I've met Mr. Du Yushi!"
"Um."
Hai Rui just nodded slightly and did not stop at all. After that, Hai Rui came to the check-in room and began to deal with the impeachment memorials that had piled up on the table in front of him.
Hai Rui had also heard the rumors in the Inspectorate recently. In his opinion, Zhao Zhenji must have encountered something that could not be solved, and out of desperation, he chose to report his illness.
"It seems that I have to find time to visit Mr. Zhao personally and understand the reason behind this!"
Thinking of this, Hai Rui continued to deal with the impeachment memorial on the table.
As Hai Rui handled more and more impeachment memorials, he also discovered a strange phenomenon, that is, all the impeachment memorials related to Jiangxi Governor Cao Shunhe had disappeared!
Hai Rui handled most of the impeachment memorials, but he didn't even see one impeaching Jiangxi Governor Cao Shunhe.
Hai Rui was keenly aware of something amiss, and immediately turned his gaze aside, muttering silently to himself about the impeachment memorials that had been processed.
"Could it be said that those who impeached Cao Shunhe at Shangshu have given up?"
"Or is it because of other reasons?"
…
On the other side, Yan Mansion.
In the hall, as usual, there were quite sumptuous dishes, and in front of Yan Song, there was a bowl of thick porridge, an egg, and a plate of Liuxinju pickles.
While Yan Song was still slowly savoring the breakfast in front of him, Yan Shifan entered the hall with eager steps. As soon as he entered the door, Yan Shifan reported to Yan Song eagerly.
"Father, something big happened!"
Seeing Yan Shifan being so impatient, Yan Song put down the spoon in his hand and said slowly with a look of perseverance on his face.
"Look at your frizzy look. Why are you so anxious? If you have anything to say, please speak slowly. What happened?"
Yan Shifan also restrained himself a lot after being reprimanded by Yan Song. Seeing that he was calming down, he lowered his voice and reported to Yan Song.
"Father, I got the news. Not long ago, those officials who had previously submitted a memorial to impeach Jiangxi Governor Cao Shunhe were all confiscated one by one by the Jin Yiwei!"
When Yan Shifan said this, he did not forget to add something.
"My child also heard that the fate of these people is very tragic!"
(End of chapter)
