Chapter 126: A South-East Chess Game

Tang Shunzhi nodded slowly and said, "That's what it means, but it depends on the next move of the Yan Party. If they do not interfere, we will all surface and help Zhang and Li fight against the Japanese in order to stabilize the southeast; if they will install chess pieces now..." He took a long breath and said, "We must continue to hide our hands until there are really people who can clean up the mess in the southeast, and then contribute all of them."

"Then wait and see?" He Xinyin asked expressionlessly.

"Wait!" Tang Shunzhi said in a deep voice: "A small impatience will cause chaos in big plans. To eliminate the Japanese/pirates will not be a matter of one day or one night, and we must make a long-term plan."

"After a day, the people will suffer one more day!" He Xinyin said with a deep expression: "When I think of those beasts ravaging my children in Daming, I feel like I am burning inside!"

Tang Shunzhi slowly closed his eyes, as if nothing had happened, but his hands with protruding blue veins exposed his mood. He only heard him murmuring: "The emperor is dedicated to cultivating Xuan, the chief minister only knows how to use power, the treacherous party in the court is rampant, and the army is full of sand. It is really difficult to do something in such a situation..."

He Xinyin was not as pessimistic as Tang Shunzhi. There was a faint light flashing in his eyes, as if he wanted to swallow this suffocating darkness...

A few days later, the palace report came, and the appointments of two senior officials caused heated discussions among everyone:

One is Zhang Jing, the Minister of War in Nanjing, who was not responsible for the ministry, and was the governor of Jiangnan, Jiangbei, Zhejiang, Shandong, Fujian, and Huguang. He acted cheaply and was the second-ranked rank.

One was Li Tianchong, the former deputy envoy of Xuzhou military preparation, who was promoted to the right assistant censor of the Censorate of the Censorate and was ordered to govern Zhejiang, and was appointed as the fourth rank.

But when everyone was talking about it, they did not notice a detail - accompanied by the confirmation of the two anti-Japanese commanders, an inconspicuous little person also came to Zhejiang at the same time... In fact, the appointments of the three were issued at the same time, but this guy's level was too low and he was directly ignored.

His name is Hu Zongxian, whose courtesy name is Ruzhen, was the Censor of the Censorate and was ordered to inspect Zhejiang... It seems that it is very similar to the official position of the Censor of the Censorate and the Governor of Zhejiang.

"This Hu Ruzhen has been a county magistrate in our Shaoxing. After more than ten years, he is still a seventh-rank official and is really not doing well." Mr. Shen took off his tortoiseshell glasses and covered his sluggish eyes with a warm white towel and said, "The governor, the difference is one word, but the grade is very different... Even if Governor Li is still very low in qualifications and only awarded the fourth rank, he is still five levels higher than him. The two are not at all of the same level."

Outside the window, the flowers were red and green. The newly released two prefectures and counties were hiding in a dark room with an old man and muttering. Shen Mo said softly: "The official is not in the big place, but if you have power, you will be strong. The inspector and the censor said, "The inspector and the inspector are responsible for the supervision of discipline inspection affairs of a province. He can ask about anything, and even the governor must be careful. Just like the six departments in the court, he cannot be taken lightly."

"The inspector is indeed very powerful." Mr. Shen nodded and said, "But the court has always turned a blind eye to officials' violations of discipline and laws during the war. Hu Ruzhen came to Zhejiang alone, without even a subordinate official. Eighty-year-olds said that he should not be called "Di Di Tian Tian is not effective. I don't believe that he can do anything."

"If he was just an ordinary inspector, he would really not do anything." Shen Mo said in a deep voice: "But after reading his resume, this person's experience is not simple... After becoming a Jinshi in the 17th year of Jiajing, he was appointed as the magistrate of Yidu County, Qingzhou Prefecture, Shandong Province. He was in office and eliminated the plague of drought and locusts that had not been encountered for many years. He also used strategies to comfort and persuade the surrender to disband the bandits who had been harming the local area for many years, and also organized the available people into rebels, which showed his literary and military strategy."

"After five years of continuous mourning for his parents, he became the magistrate of Yuyao. Later, he was the Censor of the Xuanfu, Datong and other border defense centers, rectified military disciplines, consolidated border defenses, and once stopped the army from mutiny. In the 30th year of Jiajing, he returned to the mainland, inspected Huguang, and participated in the quelling of the Miao people's uprising." The memory of silent life was very great, and he would basically not forget what he had seen. He said with certainty: "In the past ten years since this person entered the official career, he has made significant achievements everywhere he went. Why has he not been improved?"

"Like your master, you'll be oppressed by the strict party." Mr. Shen sighed, "Otherwise, he would be at least a prefect."

"It's different." Chen Si shook his head and smiled, "Master was offending people and was remediated. But Hu Zongxian was transferred very frequently. Except for the five years of Ding You, he was transferred regularly every two years. He experienced the government affairs of the north and the military affairs of the north and the south in order. If he was to rectify him, wouldn't it take too much effort?" He said with a smile and said, "What a great grudge."

Mr. Shen was also amused and nodded slightly, "Indeed, this is clearly cultivating his experience and ability." As he said that, his face darkened, "Is it Yan Song who is cultivating his minions? You just said that he was a Jinshi in the 17th year of Jiajing. I remember that Yan Song was the Minister of Rites at that time."

"Although Yan Song was appointed as the Minister of Rites, he was busy revising the "History of Song Dynasty", so the examiner that year was..." As he said that, he looked down at the information in his hand and said, "Zhang Bangqi, the chief resident of Hanlin Academy." Then he raised his head and said, "Besides, Hu Zongxian had poor grades and did not gain Shujishi, so he could only go to the Ministry of Justice to observe politics. A young Jinshi like this who had no future would be unlikely to attract Yan Song's attention."

After saying that, he pointed to the inner report of the Jinyi Guard, which was much more detailed than the mansion report, and said in a deep voice: "And you see, is it your Majesty who was appointed as the Inspector of Huguang? Is it your Majesty who served as the Inspector of Zhejiang or your Majesty who served as the Inspector of Zhejiang? What does this mean?"

"It's... Jian is in the Emperor's Heart." Mr. Shen is also a person who has been in the officialdom. After silently peeling off the cocoon, he naturally understood the reason for the matter. He said in a deep voice: "That's how His Majesty has noticed Hu Ruzhen a long time ago. It seems that he has been suppressing his official rank, and it is also to polish his character."

"More importantly, in order not to attract attention... his role should be to continue studying and always prepare to take over the class of a certain senior official." Chen Si suddenly smiled bitterly: "I suddenly feel that your concerns are reasonable, uncle,... Your Majesty suppressed him too low-key, and I'm afraid that you will encounter walls everywhere when you come to Zhejiang!"

"Then what are you worried about?" Mr. Shen asked in surprise.

"I'm worried... a piece of chess piece will have its own ideas if it's played for too long." Silent whispered: "Your Majesty uses power to control his ministers, and it is inevitable that people will make mistakes in the holy intentions and make other choices."

"You mean... Yan Dang?" Mr. Shen said in disbelief: "No, Hu Ruzhen's background is not simple. He was born in a wealthy family, and his great-grandfather also served as the Minister of Revenue in Nanjing, and was prominent for a while. Such a family of aristocratic families cherish their reputation the most and will not be mixed with Yan Dang."

"I hope this is the case." Chen Si sighed, "I'm afraid he will change if he is poor!" After saying that, rubbed his right eyebrow and said with a forced smile: "I've all analyzed randomly, and everything will go smoothly. Your Majesty can never use his alternative."

Mr. Shen nodded and coughed softly, "Speaking of Hu Ruzhen will go off the topic so far... Let's go back to the topic. Now there is so much information. What do you think will happen to the war in the Southeast? Will there be something wrong with Shaoxing?" This is the real purpose of the conversation between the two today. What about Hu Zongxian is just an episode.

"It should be quite optimistic." Silent smiled and said, "Zhang Butang and Li Futai are both choices for the time being. Their personalities are also yin and yang, hard and soft. There is nothing more suitable than their partner. In addition, His Majesty supports them, I guess no matter how big the trouble is, I can handle it. In time, I will pinch my officers and soldiers together and restore their combat power. Are you still afraid of a Japanese/pirate? "

"Yes." Mr. Shen put down the towel, stood up and opened the window. The fresh air and sunshine rushed in, which made him feel refreshed. He couldn't help but laugh: "With the two door gods, Zhang and Li, our Shaoxing should be considered safe."

"I hope this is the case." Chen Si said as he stood up, moved his waist and said, "Uncle, how is my master's current situation? He has given me so much information, but he doesn't have his own."

"It's not bad." Mr. Shen laughed and said, "Young Bao Lu... Oh no, now it's Lu Taibao. You are very close to your master. You obey your big and small things. Not only did you rehabilitate a group of unjustly prisoners, but you also protected many officials who were wronged and imprisoned, making the Jinyiwei and Lu Taibao famous." As he said, he said, "Your master's status has also risen in the minds of those Jinyiwei... The attitude of the Banner who sent us is very obvious."

Chen Si couldn't help but sigh: "The master is a strange man who can make a living in a spy agency like the Jinyiwei." In fact, he still has half a sentence, "but he can't eat in an ordinary yamen." He just can't say it.

"With Lu Taibao's blessing, even if your master is a little irritable, it won't be a big deal to provoke one or two powerful people." Mr. Shen said happily: "I can be considered a heart-wrenching illness."

Feeling that the future life is bright, both of them are very happy, and Mr. Shen actually sent silence to the door himself.

When we parted, Chen Ji suddenly remembered something and said, "I almost forgot. My father said that the eighth day of the lunar month is suitable for housewarming, so I asked me to invite my uncle to come and warm the pot."
Chapter completed!