After the emperor finished speaking, Huang Qiong did not hesitate. He bowed directly and said: "Father, since I entered the palace to help with government affairs, the longer the time goes by, the more I feel like I am walking on thin ice. The more I feel that my father's teaching of running a big country is like cooking a small delicacy is extremely correct. More I feel that I am too lacking in experience and lack the means to deal with things. Now I am much more cautious when criticizing people."
"But I believe that just as you have instructed, the suppression of the chaos in Shanxi this time is actually three-part suppression and seven-part suppression. And how to suppress and how to suppress this suppression is a big article. Candidates for this establishment must not only be capable and experienced, but also have means. They must be flexible in handling, but they must not give in without principles or bottom lines."
"But now Erchen feels that what he lacks most is experience. This is not a reason that Erchen deliberately found out because he doesn't want to go, but because Erchen feels that he really still has a lot to learn. Erchen is in Zhengzhou Although the aftermath of the incident has been approved by the emperor, Zhengzhou is only one government after all, and whether it is the territory or Dingkou under its jurisdiction, it is far from comparable to Shanxi Road. "
"What Erchen did in Zhengzhou Prefecture may not be applicable to Shanxi Road. Erchen still has too little experience, and his temper is a bit impatient. This time when Shanxi is quelling the chaos, as the commander of the establishment, it is not to unite the army and take risks on the front line. . It is more about coordinating military affairs and government affairs from the center, as well as coordinating the departments in the DPRK and the Central Government and the prefectures and counties under Shanxi Road to jointly contribute and act in a unified manner."
"But Erchen's experience in this area is almost blank. When Erchen was in Zhengzhou, Jian Yong always coordinated matters with the court and Henan Road. Father, it will take time to gain experience in handling government affairs. To accumulate. My son can be looked after by his father in the capital. Even if there are some problems, he can always get his teachings."
"But if Erchen really goes to Shanxi Road, he will need to rely entirely on himself to handle these matters. But Erchen has insufficient experience in this regard. Moreover, Erchen's methods are too tough. This time, the quelling the chaos on Shanxi Road must be both tough and soft. The right way is to give equal emphasis to economics, suppression and appeasement. Using force blindly will only lead to greater chaos. Therefore, I believe that I am definitely not the most suitable person to go to Shanxi this time."
"Fang Ming has been a transshipment envoy and the first constitution of the road. Wulu has rich experience in governing the place and regulating, and he is not bad in terms of means and skills. The most important thing is that I think this person is in the middle The dispatching ability is extremely strong. To quell the chaos on Shanxi Road this time, it requires the concerted efforts of the imperial court, the prefectures and counties in Shanxi, and the armies of Shanxi Road."
"At this point, at least I am far behind this person now. I am not consciously avoiding this mission, but I think that my current ability is not enough to deal with such a complicated situation. My father, blindly trying to encourage others. , it can only be counterproductive. If the father must ask my son to go to Shanxi, my son will volunteer to be Su Ming's deputy and assist Su Ming in handling Shanxi affairs."
In fact, the reason why Huang Qiong refused to go to Shanxi was other than these reasons. In addition to a very important point, there is another point that he did not say. Huang Qiong believes that the chaos in Shanxi seems to be in Shanxi, but in fact it is rooted in Shaanxi and Longyou Road. Shanxi Road, which has not suffered from drought and is still relatively prosperous at the moment, is still like this.
So the real situation in Longyou and Shaanxi 2nd Road, where the drought is severe this time, may be even worse. I am afraid that a large part of the current reports that the second route is safe are local officials trying to whitewash the situation. The current chaos on Shanxi Road is actually not complicated to resolve. But once Longyou and Shaanxi are in chaos, it will be a big deal. What's more, there is another unstable factor in Longyou.
As for the money and food that the old man obtained from which clans he obtained last year, how much of them can really go into the mouths of the victims of the second route of disaster. From those clans, Huang Qiong could almost conclude that there were only a handful of them based on their behavior in Wende Hall and the capital during that period. It is impossible for those people to fully implement the imperial decrees when they are both the defendant and the judge.
At present, Shanxi is far from the point where it is necessary to take action personally. It is enough to choose one or two capable and prestigious officials to deal with it. If I go to Shanxi, I will be entangled in Shanxi affairs and can't get away. Once the northwest really falls into chaos, no one will be able to go. This is the real reason why Huang Qiong, who has his eyes on Longyou and Shaanxi, does not want to go to Shanxi.
Although the emperor didn't say anything in response to Huang Qiong's explanation, his expression softened a bit. Although there are still some reasons in my heart that I don't agree with Huang Qiong's reasons, I still have to admit that what Huang Qiong said is very reasonable. Seeing the emperor's softened expression, Huang Qiong gritted his teeth and said, "Father, actually, I'm not very worried about the current civil unrest on Shanxi Road."
"What I am worried about is the Longyou and Shaanxi roads. If there is trouble there, it will be a real big mess. Although there has been a drenching rain on the Second Road, the drought is far from being completely relieved. Moreover, this rain , the harvest is also a bit late. At least this year's harvest is probably still nothing. I believe that the most important thing the court should do now is to hold accountable and deal with Shanxi's derelict officials. "
"We should also send a capable official to go to Longyou and Shaanxi No. 2 Roads to investigate the drought situation and disaster relief situation on the No. 2 Roads, so as to avoid greater chaos. Father, the people of Longyou and Shaanxi No. 2 Roads are strong and have party items. Once chaos occurs in the Tibetan, Tubo, and Uighur areas, it will be far beyond the chaos caused by thousands of victims on Shanxi Road."
Regarding Huang Qiong's next words, although the emperor nodded, he did not make any statement. After pondering for a long time, he still turned the topic to Shanxi Road: "Fang Ming is not suitable to be the envoy of Shanxi Road. He is still awaiting punishment. He will lead the civil and military officials of Shanxi Road to jointly extinguish this crime." After this incident, I’m afraid I won’t be able to suppress those officials.”
"Then the positions of Fu Yuanshan and Fang Ming will be exchanged. Fu Yuanshan will serve as Shanxi Zhizhi envoy, and Fang Ming will take over as Shanxi Road pacification envoy as the Minister of War. From Jingzhao Granary, Hebei Road Daming Mansion, Shandong Ludzhou Prefecture Each of them will transfer 30,000 shi of grain to Shanxi Road for later use. At the same time, 2,000 troops and horses from each of the four major camps will be transferred to Lu'an and Zezhou."
After hearing this, I still objected to Fang Ming being appointed as Shanxi envoy. Huang Qiong actually reversed the positions of Fang Ming and Fu Yuanshan whom he proposed, and the emperor was slightly startled. But his tone was a little unhappy: "Do you think, in your eyes, there is no one available for the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty except Fang Ming? Do you know the consequences if he mishandles it?"
"Not only is the court spending money and money, but your sponsor's prestige in the court will also be greatly affected. Fang Ming is indeed talented in financial management, I don't deny this. But he is still a little behind in grasping the overall situation. . He is even a bit soft in some aspects, and he has never been a Zhengyin official. Based on the current situation in Shanxi, compared to Fu Yuanshan, I don’t think he is a suitable candidate."
The emperor's remark was almost equivalent to clearly telling Huang Qiong his attitude on this matter. But Huang Qiong only hesitated for a moment, but still insisted: "My son, I still think that judging from the current overall situation on Shanxi Road, if there are no other issues in this civil unrest, Fu Yuanshan and Fang Ming are the most suitable partners. If it needs to be strengthened, then appoint Jian Yong as the transfer envoy."
Having said this, Huang Qiong raised his head and looked at the emperor. After hearing his attitude, he had a subtle expression on his face and gritted his teeth and said, "I know that Fang Ming's butt is not clean. He is a capable official. , but he is definitely not an incorruptible person. But at this time, what Shanxi needs more is this kind of officials who are both skilled and capable."
"It would be a mistake to send only one person who knows how to be an official, but is helpless in the face of chaos. Erchen also knew that Fang Ming was not that kind of incorruptible official, so he proposed to serve as an official from Yushitai. Select a general to serve as deputy envoy of the establishment and inspector of Shanxi Road to supervise this disposal. Coupled with Fu Yuanshan's strong command, Fang Ming must not dare to go too far. "
Huang Qiong's persistence made the emperor feel helpless. Looking at Huang Qiong who looked calm, the emperor finally nodded: "Since you are so insistent, I will agree to it. Just through this matter, I also want to see how well you recognize people. You draft an imperial edict, Fu Yuanshan was ordered to be the envoy of Shanxi Road’s power-knowledge system and prime minister of Shanxi Road’s military and political affairs.”
"All civil and military officials on Shanxi Road are under their control and have full authority to deal with the pacification of Shanxi Road. Officials below the fourth rank have the power to be dismissed first and then report. Fang Ming, the pacifier of Henan Road, has been reinstated as the acting pacifier of Shanxi Road. He was reinstated as deputy privy envoy He Jiatian as Shanxi Road Jiedu envoy. He was transferred to Zhengzhou Prefecture and Tongzhi Jian Yong was appointed as Shanxi Road transfer envoy and Jinyang magistrate."
"He transferred Xie Ruoqin, deputy imperial envoy to the right side of the imperial censor, Taiyou, to serve as a deputy envoy. He studied politics on Shanxi Road and was transferred to Shanxi Road as an inspector. The remaining officials of Pingyang, Zezhou and Fenzhou, as well as Pingyang military envoys and Pingyang envoys, The Lufen Bingbei Road failed to handle this incident, and the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Yushitai will jointly review and strictly hold accountable. The missing candidates and necessary replacement officials will be recommended by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of War as soon as possible."
Huang Qiong moved very quickly. As soon as the emperor finished speaking, his imperial edict had been drafted. The emperor did not even read the content of the imperial edict drafted by Huang Qiong, and directly ordered Huang Qiong to use the seal. But just when Huang Qiong took the jade seal from the eunuch holding the seal and was about to use the seal, the emperor's voice came from behind: "Ajiu, once your seal falls, there will be no room for regret."
"No matter what problems the person you recommended picked up during the chaos on Shanxi Road, you, the person who recommended him, will be held responsible. It's okay to say that Fang Ming succeeds here, but if he fails, you have to consider what will happen to you in the future. , the influence of prestige in the center of the court. I am giving you a chance to think about it with a stick of incense. The seal has not been used yet, so it is still too late to withdraw this decree."
When the emperor said these words, although he was trying to persuade Huang Qiong to think about it, the corner of his eyes was always staring at Huang Qiong's movements. After the emperor's words fell, Huang Qiong paused slightly because of the emperor's words, despite the movements of his hands. But then he firmly put the jade seal in his hand on the edict and told the eunuch to immediately send it to Zhongshu Province for implementation.
Among the three people recommended by Huang Qiong this time, except Fu Yuanshan, who is a current official, he is also serving in Jingzhao Mansion. Since Fang Ming was escorted back to Beijing in Zhengzhou, he has not been handed over to the Yushitai, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Dali Temple for trial. In addition to being removed from the post of Henan pacification envoy, the emperor has not publicly issued an imperial edict to punish him. He is still there. Imprisoned in the heavenly prison of Dali Temple.
As for King Yong's future father-in-law, he has already retired from office. It was only because he was allowed by the emperor to recuperate in the capital, and because his daughter's marriage had not yet taken place, that he remained in the capital. But after all, he is an official who has already served, and he is also a military attache. There is still a whole set of rules to be followed by the Ministry of War and the Privy Council. In addition, Fang Anping Envoy, who is still in jail, has a lot of procedures to go through.
