Governor of Shandong.
These four words sound very tempting.
However, from today's perspective, it is just empty talk.
Because the six prefectures in Shandong have only barely taken back Yanzhou Prefecture, and there are five prefectures such as Dongchang Prefecture, Jinan Prefecture, and Qingzhou Prefecture, which are still under the control of the Qi people.
In other words, even if the imperial court gives Shen Yi the actual position of governor of Shandong, Mr. Shen can only be one-sixth of the governor of Shandong.
It's just a big name.
Shen Yi smiled bitterly and said: "Your Majesty, Shandong is far from recovered."
The emperor smiled and said: "Shen Qing is still fighting, I believe, Shen Qing, you can earn the position of governor of Shandong by yourself."
At this time, Emperor Hongde's tone was full of the flavor of painting a cake.
"Besides, no matter what, you will be relieved of your actual duties in the imperial court. Even if you are still allowed to concurrently serve as Minister of War, your rank as a second-grade civil servant is still real."
Having said this, Emperor Hongde said with a smile: "You scholars, aren't you the most particular about class? Once your class goes up, it will be easier for you to become an official in the future."
He looked at Shen Yi, shook his head slightly and said: "Don't look down on this job. He is just a governor of Shandong. After I go back, I will have to slowly fight with those old guys. Maybe I will have to give them something to do." I’ll fight it for you.”
The essence of politics is mutual compromise.
For example, the emperor wanted to achieve the political goal of appointing Shen Yi as governor of Shandong, but because Shen Yi was too young, neither the officials nor Zhongshu agreed. If the emperor wanted to achieve this goal, he had to make some compromises.
For example, let's say the son-in-law of the Minister of Civil Affairs is waiting for promotion, but he has not yet reached his expiration date. If the emperor makes an exception and promotes him, he will be promoted to Tianguan.
The same is true for several prime ministers in Zhongshu.
Shen Yi lowered his head slightly and said: "Your Majesty, I am still young and do not require any rank. This errand for the governor of Shandong will not be beneficial to the Northern Expedition. Your Majesty, please don't worry about me."
"Why is there no benefit?"
The emperor became serious and said: "Those scholars may not still recognize you as a civil servant in their hearts. In the future, Shandong will be slowly recovered, and the court will send officials over. Those officials may be someone's disciples, someone's old officials, someone's Fellow countryman."
"Not to mention whether they will go against you, but they are very brave to obey the orders and go against the wishes. With such a governor's name, you will do things much more smoothly."
At this point, the emperor thought for a while and continued: "But you are an official of the Ministry of War. I estimate that this governor is just a temporary job. I will let you do it for a year or two at most."
"In the future, I will find a way to do other errands for you."
The monarch and his ministers spoke to each other in a calm tone, but the content of their words was extremely explosive.
Zhang Jian on the side was dumbfounded and wished he could escape from here.
What is a governor? He is a high-ranking official, a high-ranking official in the border area!
He is an important minister who can decide countless lives and deaths with just one word!
In the eyes of these two young people, officials of this level are like cabbage, they are picky and picky!
Zhang Fuzun could only lower his head and pretend not to hear anything.
Just when he was lost in thought, Shen Yi called him.
"Senior brother."
Zhang Jian came back to her senses and looked up at Shen Yi in confusion.
Mr. Shen smiled and said: "I have some small things that I want to report to Your Majesty alone. Senior brother, how about you wait for me outside?"
Zhang Jian immediately raised his head and looked at the emperor. After the emperor nodded slightly, he felt relieved, stood up quickly, bowed to the emperor, and then withdrew.
After Zhang Jian left, Shen Yi looked back at the emperor, lowered his head slightly and said, "Your Majesty, I seem to have a relative in Northern Qi."
"I have been sending people to investigate them recently. Now I have some results. I think..."
"They seem available."
At this point, Shen Yi lowered his head and said, "But this relative, Chen, has been to Northern Qi for more than ten or twenty years. It is still unknown what his thoughts are now and whether he is suitable for use."
He took out a simple document from his sleeve and handed it over with both hands.
"I beg your Majesty to make a decision."
What Shen Yi said here was clever.
Because if that Shen Liu and Shen Yan were really the son of his third uncle, that is, his cousin, then he and Shen Yi were not related.
But a serious family!
Especially in this era, the difference from brothers is not that big.
However, in order to avoid suspicion, Mr. Shen still used the word relative.
The emperor took it and looked at it briefly, then put it aside and said with a smile: "Is this your third uncle?"
Shen Yi hesitated for a moment, nodded and said, "It seems so, but I can't confirm it yet."
The emperor yawned and said: "It seems that the business is very big. Otherwise, with your cautious temperament, you would not mention their family in front of me."
Shen Yi lowered his head slightly.
"It's very big. If their family is willing to help, His Majesty's Residence Reporting Department will be able to make a fortune in no time."
The emperor was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Qing Shen, you are good at talking, you are a good reporter for me."
Shen Yi smiled and said: "This is His Majesty's Reporting Department."
"Just watch and deal with it."
The emperor yawned and said, "Be careful not to give any excuse to those in the court because of this matter. Also, be more careful before coming into contact with that family."
After a pause, he continued: "The most important thing is to ensure your own safety."
After His Majesty the Emperor stretched, he continued: "If they could really contribute to the Northern Expedition, then your third uncle would not have gone to Northern Qi by himself."
Shen Yi understood immediately, lowered his head and said, "I understand."
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
His Majesty the Emperor's words were a bit cryptic, but not difficult to understand. They simply said that if the Shen family of Northern Qi made meritorious service, then the imperial court would come forward to clear their identity.
It was claimed that the imperial court had ordered them to go to Northern Qi to do business and lurk in Northern Qi.
This kind of thing may be full of loopholes for others, but if it is the emperor's instruction, the internal guards can easily produce who knows how much evidence to support this matter.
"alright."
The emperor waved his hand and said with a smile: "You probably have a lot of things to be busy with, so go ahead."
"I drag you to talk every day, and I guess you are also annoyed."
Shen Yi stood up, lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty has betrayed a humble minister."
He bowed his hands respectfully and said, "I won't disturb your majesty's rest, so I will leave now."
After that, he bowed and exited the room.
…………
Outside the door, Zhang Jian was still waiting for Shen Yi.
After Shen Yi came out, Zhang Fuzun came up to him, pulled Shen Yi's sleeves, and said with a smile: "Congratulations Shen Zhongcheng."
When Shen Yi left the capital at the beginning of the year, he took up the position of deputy censor of the capital at the censorship station. Logically, he should be called Zhongcheng, but when Zhang Jian said this, it was a complete joke.
Mr. Shen also smiled and said, "Congratulations to Zhang Fantai too."
Zhang Jian waved his hand and said with a wry smile: "Zi Heng, you are almost certain to be the governor of Shandong, and I am still thousands of miles away from being the chief envoy. Don't make fun of me, don't make fun of me."
Mr. Shen smiled dumbly: "There is only one Yanzhou Prefecture among the six prefectures in Shandong. Even if I become the governor of Shandong, what is the difference between me and my senior brother, you, the prefect of Yanzhou?"
After the two brothers exchanged some gossip, Zhang Jian got down to business and asked, "When will Your Majesty leave?"
Mr. Shen looked at Zhang Jian: "Senior brother, it seems that he is unwilling to receive His Majesty?"
Master Zhang sighed: "If Your Majesty doesn't come back to Jiankang, I won't be able to sleep well."
"Recently, I've been having nightmares every night."
Mr. Shen laughed dumbly: "I haven't been unable to sleep, but senior brother, you are very nervous."
After a pause, he gave Zhang Jian some air.
"It's probably just these two days."
He looked in the direction of the emperor and shook his head slightly: "To be honest, it is really not a good thing for His Majesty to be here."
"But your Majesty's trip to Qufu is a good move."
Zhang Jian rolled her eyes at Shen Yi.
"Why didn't I see it?"
"I, the emperor of the Han family, offer sacrifices to Confucius to rectify his name."
"The sage said that if the name is not correct, the words will not be smooth, and if the words are not smooth, the things will not be accomplished."
Shen Yi touched his chin and said softly: "Now, although it cannot be said that orthodoxy is in the south, the balance in the minds of scholars all over the world should have been tilted towards our Da Chen."
"And when I do things in the future, it will be much smoother."
Mr. Shen raised his eyes and looked north.
"After His Majesty returned to Jiankang, the great battle in Shandong..."
"It's about to begin."
