Yushitai.
Censor Zhongcheng Tujie took a document and walked to Chen Ning and handed it to him: "Censor Zhao Cheng was ordered to patrol Yingtian. He investigated in Shangyuan County for several days and sent the document."
Chen Ning took the document and glanced at it quickly before putting it down: "Sun Keyi, the magistrate of Shangyuan County, is an honest official and is praised by the people. He is a good official in governance and should be recommended to the court."
Tu Jie glanced at the documents on the desk and reminded: "Doctor Chen Yushi, as far as I know, the summer harvest in Shangyuan County has been seriously reduced and the people are in poverty. Although the court has taken measures to avoid it, many people still have no food. With full bellies, hungry people run into the wilderness..."
Chen Ning raised his hand, clicked on the document sent by Zhao Cheng, and stared at Tu Jie with a stern gaze: "I said Tu Yushi Zhongcheng, is there a word on this document that mentions the disaster?"
"That's not true."
Tu Jie lowered his head.
Chen Ning sneered: "You have never been to Shangyuan County, and you only rely on hearsay to say that there are winds and rains. Isn't that appropriate? You know that Zhao Cheng was inspecting Shangyuan County, and he was talking about the peace and tranquility of the four people. He saw it with his own eyes. Seeing it is more real than what you hear, right?"
Tu Jie was a little uneasy and said eagerly: "But Shangyuan County is not far away, and there are many people who have seen hungry people..."
Chen Ning looked at the confused Tu Jie, stood up and said, "When you come to Yushitai, you should know when what you hear is true, when what you see is true, and when what you hear and see is true, It’s not true. Only when you understand this can you stand firm in the court!”
Tu Jie looked at Chen Ning doubtfully.
What you saw was not real?
What you heard is not true?
So what is true?
Chen Ning put his hands behind his back and said seriously: "What your Majesty wants is true."
Tu Jie suddenly realized.
It turns out that this is the case. No wonder Chen Ning brutally abused the people in Suzhou Prefecture, and he can still sit firmly on the imperial censorship after leaving the name of Chen Laotie. No wonder Chen Ning made many mistakes and offended His Majesty, but no one can shake his position.
It turns out that this is the secret to being an official - to cater to your superiors!
Indeed, the emperor never wanted to see the refugees starving or starving to death everywhere, especially here in Jinling.
As long as the censor doesn't say anything and the local government doesn't say anything, this matter will pass.
There is no need to hide it for a long time. Those who can starve to death in two or three months should be buried and dealt with. Those who can't starve to death will have the autumn harvest in two or three months. What a big deal it is to make the emperor worry about it.
There were footsteps at the door, and Wang Guangyang walked in slowly with steady steps, holding a volume of "Zhuyu Ci" in his hand.
Chen Ning and Tu Jie quickly saluted.
Wang Guangyang raised his hand briefly to return the gift, and then asked directly: "Of the six Yingtian censors who patrolled the area, four of them have already sent documents. Why haven't Zhao Cheng and Han Yike received the documents yet?"
Chen Ning picked up the documents on the desk: "Doctor Wang Yushi, Zhao Cheng's documents have just arrived. As for Han Yike, there is no document sent. According to Zhao Cheng's letter, Han Yike went to Jurong, haha , whether you can come back or not is a matter..."
"Oh, what do you mean?"
Wang Guangyang took Zhao Cheng's document and looked at Chen Ning doubtfully.
Chen Ning smelled the smell of alcohol and frowned. Needless to say, this guy must have been drinking.
Others drink to relieve themselves.
Wang Guangyang drinks wine to compose poetry.
Chen Ning's official position is not as good as that of Wang Guangyang, and Wang Guangyang has been the prime minister, so it is difficult to criticize: "The Jurong magistrate Gu Zhengchen beat the censor and went to the censor to talk about it. The censor will never forget it. This is a disgrace to Yushitai.”
Wang Guangyang heard that Chen Ning said "any time" very seriously, which meant that he had forgotten things after drinking. He couldn't help but glared at Chen Ning: "Gu Zhengchen beat the censor for a reason. If the censor hadn't ignored the warning several times and sneaked into Jurong How could the guards suffer such a crime when they are discovered? Your Majesty has made it clear that he has given Gu Zhengchen permission to strictly control the Jurong guards. Don't talk about beating two censors. Even if you go there in person, you will still do it."
Chen Ning gritted his teeth, clearly excusing Gu Zhengchen.
Wang Guangyang ignored Chen Ning, went straight to the desk and sat down. He glanced at Zhao Cheng's documents for a few times, then threw them aside, unfolded "Zhuyu Ci", and shook his head.
Chen Ning and Tu Jie looked at each other and said nothing.
The censor Zhongcheng Shang Hao (Hao) hurried in and immediately shouted: "Doctor Chen, censor, it's not good."
Wang Guangyang frowned, put down the book, looked at Shang Hao, and shouted sternly: "This is the Yushitai, not Caishi Street, how can you make such a loud noise! Besides, I am the chief officer of the Yushitai, why should I ask Chen Yushi in advance? Doctor, can’t you even tell who’s in charge?”
Shang Hao also didn't expect Wang Guangyang to sit in court today. Since you came to the Yushitai, you have straightened out your discipline and established your own dignity, and then you have been busy with three things:
Drink wine, compose poetry, take concubines.
You don't look at yourself either. Except for court gatherings, you stay in the Yushitai for several hours. Everything comes to you, either disturbing your enjoyment or disturbing your activities with women. Then you will be the one who becomes angry.
But there's nothing I can do about it, he's the chief.
Shang Hao apologized quickly.
Chen Ning glanced at Wang Guangyang, who said with a straight face: "Tell me, why are you so shocked?"
Shang Hao wiped the sweat from his forehead and glanced at Chen Ning: "Your Majesty set up a treasure bank promotion department to use Fei Zhen as the promotion."
"Fei Zhen?"
Chen Ning was a little uneasy. He could arrange for the Ministry of Punishment to classify this disobedient guy as a corrupt man. As long as he was found guilty of corruption, he would be beheaded. Lao Zhu was killed instead. How come he didn't kill him until now, but became a treasure instead? The promotion of banknotes.
Bao Chao Li Si, this place is very rich. How could there be no benefit to printing treasure banknotes?
No matter how you take the lead, this is the wealth that pours into the sky!
The book recommended several people, and he also recommended a few people, but Lao Zhu chose none of them. Instead, he chose a prisoner to be promoted, and it was a prisoner who was not against him!
Wang Guangyang thought of Shang Hao and laughed: "This man was wrongly imprisoned. Now he has been cleared of his charges and is in charge of the treasure collection and prosecution department. It is a good thing. How can you be so shocked?"
Shang Hao's mouth moved and he said the second half of the sentence: "According to the news in the palace, His Majesty ordered the Imperial Guard's Mansion to send people to Jurong to arrest Gu Zhengchen..."
Chen Ning became excited and shouted excitedly: "Are the people from the pro-military captain's house trying to arrest Gu Zhengchen? Such evil thieves are here today. Tell me why!"
Shang Hao knew the enmity between Chen Ning and Gu Zhengchen, and also knew that Chen Ning wished that Gu Zhengchen would die early. He looked at Chen Ning and said helplessly: "Your Majesty wants Gu Zhengchen to serve as the deputy chief of the treasure banknote lifting department and be in charge of the treasure banknote collection department." Formulate banknote laws and regulations, and participate in the printing and issuance of banknotes."
"What?!"
Chen Ning was shocked.
Tu Jie was also puzzled and dumbfounded.
Wang Guangyang took a deep breath and his expression became serious.
Bao Chao Ji Si Ti Ju is an official of the seventh rank, and deputy Ti Ju is only from the seventh rank, which is nothing in terms of official position. But the problem is that the treasure bank promotion and promotion department is located in Jinling, and whether it is promotion or deputy promotion, they are all officials from the capital.
Chen Ning pushed Shang Hao away uneasily and went straight to the Zhongshu Yamen Office. Without waiting for anyone to inform him, he rushed in. Seeing Hu Weiyong reading the memorial, he asked directly: "Gu Zhengchen was transferred to the deputy promotion department of Baochao Promotion Department. Does Hu Xiang know about this?"
Hu Weiyong glanced at Chen Ning, lowered his head and continued to read the memorial: "This trivial matter is not worth coming to Zhongshu in person, is it?"
Chen Ning stepped forward uneasily, clapped his hands to cover the memorial, and stared at Hu Weiyong: "Prime Minister Hu should know that with Gu Zhengchen's relationship with the East Palace and Huagai Palace, his coming to Jinling will be extremely detrimental to us!"
Hu Weiyong leaned back on the chair and said to Chen Ning: "First of all, it is His Majesty's order to transfer Gu Zhengchen to Jinling. Secondly, Gu Zhengchen is not transferred to the deputy position of Baochao Promotion Department, but concurrently the deputy promotion position. , he will only participate in the establishment of the treasure banknote lifting department, and will return to Jurong soon."
Part-time appointment and transfer are two different things.
Gu Zhengchen held many concurrent posts. Logically speaking, the head of the Ministry of Industry was also a capital official, but all the craftsmen followed Gu Zhengchen to Jurongwei, so he was essentially a local official.
Serving as deputy chief executive and participating in the Cao Chuang Bao Chao Handle Committee is, in the final analysis, just a borrowing. After using up, he can go back and continue to be the county magistrate.
When Chen Ning heard this, he immediately relaxed a lot, but he was still a little uneasy: "How important is the treasure bank transfer department, His Majesty actually asked him to participate in it. If he does something and makes a great achievement, this is not an option."
Hu Weiyong chuckled and said calmly: "The treasure bank transfer department is under the supervision of the Central Secretary."
Chen Ning raised his eyebrows, cupped his hands and said with a smile, "I understand."
Nan's Mansion in Quanzhou County.
Zhang He walked into the house with a pot of fruit juice in his hand. He found Gu's mother and exchanged a few words with a smile on his face: "Master Song told me today that His Majesty has issued a decree to allow the minister to return to Jinling for a while."
Mother Gu was surprised and happy, and quickly asked: "Is it true?"
Zhang He nodded: "I think it's correct."
Mother Gu looked at Mrs. Chen.
Mrs. Chen was overjoyed when she heard that Gu Zhengchen was coming back. She quickly wiped her wet hands and took off her apron: "I'm going to buy some live fish. I'll also inform Qingqing and Qian'er to let them rest for a few days."
Mother Gu nodded repeatedly.
Half a year has passed since Gu Zhengchen and Zhang Xiwan got married and left Jinling. Although the journey is not far, Gu's mother doesn't want to cause trouble to Gu Zhengchen. He has many things to deal with now, and it is enough to send him a letter to say hello on weekdays.
Jinghai Marquis Wu Zhen stood in the Longjiang Shipyard, looking at the busy craftsmen, and said to Sun Li, the doctor of the Dushui Division: "How long will it take to dig out this shipyard? How many shipwrights are there?"
Sun Li did not dare to neglect: "Master Hou, it will take about half a month to excavate the shipyard. Now the Ministry of Industry has mobilized shipbuilding families and skilled craftsmen from Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Huguang, Fujian, Nanzhili Binjiang Prefecture, counties and other places. Come, there are currently 412 shipwrights in the shipyard, enough to complete the construction of the treasure ship."
Wu Zhen heard this and nodded with satisfaction.
Guard Zhou Shao walked up to Wu Zhen and said in a low voice: "Master Marquis, I have received news that your Majesty will transfer a man from Quanzhou County to Jinling, and he will also receive the post of deputy promotion director of the treasure bank promotion department."
A bright light flashed in Wu Zhen's eyes, and he grinned: "He is coming to Jinling? Haha, this is a good thing. Teacher Sun, the person you want to meet is here!"
