Greeted by the officials and people of Qiongzhou, Zhao Xiaoxi, the king of Qiongzhou, finally lived in the representative Qiongzhou Palace. This building is also the result of the craftsmen of the New South City after the year, who worked day and night to drive it out.

The overall layout of the palace is similar to that of the main mansion of the new southern city, and it is also built with the outer and inner mansions. Generally speaking, the outer courtyard is used by Cho Hyo-seok for deliberations and receptionists. The inner house completely belongs to Zhao Xiaoxi's family, and outsiders are not allowed to enter the house.

According to the arrangement when he came, the four girls who came with him went to find the room where they lived first. And the backyard here is not bad compared to the New South City, and even a lot larger in terms of construction area.

All the women who came by boat looked a little tired, and began to wash and move in under the service of their respective maids. As for Zhao Xiaoxi, he met with military and political officials from various counties in Qiongzhou for the first time in the council hall of the palace.

In the face of these officials who accepted the fate of the imperial court, Zhao Xiaoxi's first impression on them was undoubtedly mild. It seems that he is an idle prince who covets comfort. But everyone knows that this prince is not a good lord.

The more Zhao Xiaoxi shows his moderate side in this way, the more bottomless these officials are in their hearts. But if you really want to be fierce to them, it is estimated that these officials will find it difficult for Zhao Xiaoxi to contact, and they will have a hard time in the future.

After waiting for some politeness, Zhao Xiaoxi said directly: "From now on, this king will be in charge of all important military and political affairs in Qiongzhou." Ladies and gentlemen, who have been shepherding one side for the imperial court all these years, can be regarded as meritorious ministers, and the military and political positions in each county will not be adjusted for the time being.

But since Qiongzhou is the fief of this king, then naturally everything is decided by this king. Starting tomorrow, the king will inspect the counties of Qiongzhou to inspect your achievements and reputation among the people.

If it is deeply popular with the people, or it has made meritorious contributions to the locality. Naturally, the king will continue to be entrusted with the important task. I believe that all of you know that this king attaches great importance to the livelihood of the people, and whoever can bring benefits to the people, this king will give him benefits.

At present, Qiongzhou is sparsely populated, and in the future, this king will increase the number of immigrants from the interior. So, the future of Qiongzhou. It will become prosperous and prosperous. If you want to benefit from this, you need to think carefully about how to govern and benefit the people. ”

briefly told these officials about some plans for the future of Qiongzhou. These officials also felt that this prince was really not a reassuring lord. But they know that Qiongzhou does need some change.

If Qiongzhou continues like this, some of these officials will never get the opportunity to be promoted. If they're content to be ordinary, that's fine. Officials who can enter the officialdom. Who wouldn't want to be promoted?

Now Zhao Xiaoxi has taken over the military and political power of Qiongzhou, although it means that their positions will also be accepted by the Qiongzhou Palace. But if they can make meritorious achievements, they will also be valued by the imperial court, and it may not be impossible to transfer them out of Qiongzhou and release them as a prefect.

Most of the officials who are really looking forward to the future are officials who have been sent here by the imperial court in the past. Worried about the future were the local officials recommended by the Qiongzhou government to the imperial court.

these officials. Most of the reasons why they can become county magistrates or county officials are because they come from local clans. Now Cho Hyo-seok is here. Undoubtedly, this pattern will be broken, and the large number of outsiders will inevitably damage their original rights and interests.

It's just that everyone knows that the world belongs to the Zhao family, and this Qiongzhou is naturally also the Zhao family. Now Qiongzhou is regarded as Zhao Xiaoxi's fiefdom, so they regard it as their own territory. It has also become Cho Hyo-seok's territory.

Choose confrontation or obedience, I'm afraid that I will have to wait for them to go back and think about it, and wait and see the decree issued by the Qiongzhou Palace. For them, Qiongzhou is a place where there is no dispute with the world, and it doesn't matter whether the imperial court has it or not.

Beat from the Tang Dynasty to set up Qiongzhou Mansion. This is where their family makes their living. And most of the imperial court didn't pay much attention to this. Most of the things that can exist here are due to their management.

Faced with the different expressions of these officials, Zhao Xiaoxi didn't say much. didn't even leave them for a meal, and directly asked Zhao Da to send these officials out of the house on the grounds that they were tired.

Some apprehensive officials thought of what Cho Hyo-seok had said earlier that the inspection would begin tomorrow. Naturally, I want to return to the county government as soon as possible, be ready for the inspection, and don't let Zhao Xiaoxi catch any tricks and lose his current position and rights.

Zhao Xiaoxi didn't pay much attention to what these officials were thinking. At present, the situation in Qiongzhou is generally calm. Although there are still bandits in the locality, it is undoubtedly wishful thinking to provoke Zhao Xiaoxi's rule over Qiongzhou.

Sending these officials away, Zhao Xiaoxi summoned Zhao Da and the officials who came from him to discuss the matter. For the prefect of Qiongzhou, when Zhao Xiaoxi arrived, he folded to the court and asked for a pension to return to the field.

For this reason, there is no prefect in Qiongzhou at the moment. And this prefect is temporarily served by Yan Lu, the head of the household department of the new South City. In the appointment of officials in Qiongzhou, Zhao Xiaoxi undoubtedly has the right to decide.

Seeing that there was still no joy to Yan Lu, Zhao Xiaoxi also said directly: "Lord Yan, Qiongzhou is in ruins, as the new prefect, I am afraid that you will have to be fortunate again." First of all, the population of each county will be investigated in detail.

In this matter, the king will arrange for the palace guards to cooperate. In addition, when checking the population, I also remember to investigate clearly the ownership of acres of land by large families in each county. As far as the king knows, the ordinary good people of this island live in great hardship, and they have not lost their fertile land.

I believe that with the experience of Xinnancheng, this matter should be enough for you to complete in one month, right? As long as your affairs are over, this king will launch a comprehensive official investigation and rectification of the Qiongzhou Mansion. Time is running out! ”

In the face of Zhao Xiaoxi's instructions, Yan Lu also knew that he was the first official among the six ministry officials to be promoted by one level. Said very respectfully: "Thank you for your trust, the lower officials will do their best." ”

In response to his answer, Zhao Xiaoxi nodded and said, "Okay, then now you can go to the prefect's yamen to take office." In order to ensure your safety, this king will replace all the officials of the palace, and these officials are trustworthy.

As for the other officials of the prefect's yamen, you need to slowly supplement and adjust them yourself. In short, if you have any questions, you can always ask the king for advice. Of course, you can handle the things that fall within your authority. ”

After thanking Zhao Xiaoxi, Yan Lu took the head of the yacha assigned to him and went to Qiongzhou Mansion to hand over to the prefect who was waiting to be released. For the old prefect who resigned and returned home at this time, Zhao Xiaoxi still gave a certain gift.

Despite the information returned from the cloth pavilion, the prefect has no political achievements in office. But overall, he didn't have many bad deeds. From a prefect to a prefect, he stayed in Qiongzhou for nearly 30 years.

In the past 30 years, nothing major has happened in Qiongzhou. This outgoing prefect can be regarded as stepping down with dignity without merit or fault. And his return to his hometown can be regarded as the end of his officialdom career in Qiongzhou for half a lifetime.

After explaining Yan Lu's work, Zhao Xiaoxi called Yue Laosan to his side again and said, "Laosan, from now on, you will be the commander of the Qiongzhou Navy. Armament training must be strengthened, as well as coastal patrols.

Although the pirates in Qiongzhou are now almost wiped out. But this king still knows that in the Qiongzhou and Leizhou regions, there will be several foreign pirate invasions from time to time. If they come again, they must be wiped out, you know? ”

For these bandits who often wander to the Song Realm to make trouble, Zhao Xiaoxi undoubtedly hates it very much. Moreover, according to Wu Wei's investigation, these bandits seem to be from Zhenla and Li Chao, and the possibility of the navy pretending to be water bandits cannot be ruled out.

They haven't been touched before, but Cho Hyo-seok feels that the time is not yet ripe. But now that he is beginning to govern Qiongzhou, when he must show a little deterrent, he warns those Fanbang countries that have the idea of Qiongzhou not to provoke the Qiongzhou Palace.

Yue Laosan undoubtedly hated these bandits who often pretended to be small groups of fishermen in the Great Song Dynasty. It's just that the other party often goes ashore in the dark, and quickly flees after a plunder, and when they attack and pursue, most of them escape.

According to Zhao Xiaoxi's request, the navy pursued and suppressed the pirates, and was not allowed to enter the land of Fanbang without authorization to arrest them. This provides the best opportunity for those Fanbang pirates to hide. If there is a slight mistake, they will escape from the control area of the Qiongzhou Navy.

What Zhao Xiaoxi needs now is time, and when the naval training in Xinnancheng is completed, it will be a nightmare for these Fanbang countries. With Yue Laosan's belligerent character, he naturally wished that this day would come sooner.

After arranging short-term military and political affairs, Zhao Xiaoxi did not leave Yue Laosan to eat here. Just told him that next time he had time, let his two wives sit in the palace and meet his two newborn children by the way.

After settling these military and political affairs, Zhao Xiaoxi returned to the backyard and dined with his father Wang and Duan Zhengchun. Starting tomorrow, Duan Zhengchun will return to Dali. After he returns to Dali, Duan Yu will lead the family team to Qiongzhou to marry Zhao Yu.

Seeing that the women liked the new residence very much, Zhao Xiaoxi was undoubtedly relieved. The four daughters who accompanied him this time are undoubtedly looking forward to being able to conceive Zhao Xiaoxi's child as soon as possible. You know, they are very envious of Mu Wanqing who stayed in the Ryukyus.

Since you can't grab the first, it's better to grab the second. Compared with Mu Wanqing is concubine, their identities are actually the same. But who can give birth to a second child for Zhao Xiaoxi, then his identity will naturally be guaranteed and improved.

And all the women feel that Mu Wanqing's first child may not be a son. If she gave birth to a daughter, and they were lucky enough to give birth to a son, then they would be able to add a new ding to the palace and become the heir of the Qiongzhou Palace.

Of course, Zhao Xiaoxi also knows some of the psychology of these women. But he knows very well that he can't control this kind of thing at all. Even when Mu Wanqing was pregnant with a child, he was very surprised.

But with the first, I believe the second one is also coming soon. It's just that this kind of thing can't be forced, and whether the four girls who came over with them can be lucky to conceive depends on their respective luck. After all, he's still working very hard! (To be continued......)