Xu Liang believes that the most depressing thing is that other people's crops grow in his own land. Shaanxi is Xu Liang's own land, and Xu Liang does not allow others to get involved.

Wang Qinian's suggestion was very much in line with Xu Liang's wishes, so on December 21, the fourth year of Chongzhen, the weather was slightly fine. Xu Liang, the governor of Shaanxi, raised the honor guard of the governor's yamen and inspected the cavalry camp in the eastern suburbs of Chang'an City with great fanfare.

Because Cao Wenzhao, the commander of the cavalry battalion, was ill and sick in bed, Cao Wenzhao, who was in charge of the daily training of the cavalry battalion, led the cavalry battalion general Zuo to respectfully welcome the arrival of the governor.

Xu Liang took Luo Baiguan, the tax department, the patrol department, and Wang Qinian, the Shaanxi political officer, and others to watch the hedging drill of the cavalry battalion, and then watched Cao Bianjiao lead the army to drill the cavalry phalanx, and also had lunch with the soldiers of the cavalry battalion.

At the lunch table, Xu Liang, the governor of Shaanxi, in front of all the generals and above of the cavalry battalion of the Liang army, greatly praised Cao Bianjiao, deeply expressed his appreciation for Cao Bianjiao, and revealed the idea of promoting the important Cao Bianjiao.

After lunch, Xu Liang called Cao Bianjiao outside the camp gate alone before leaving, paced, and said to Cao Bianjiao in a cordial and gentle tone: "Bianjiao, a few days ago, your uncle Cao Wenzhao proposed to this officer to promote you to the deputy general of the cavalry battalion, and at first this officer was worried. However, seeing your abilities with my own eyes today, this official is greatly relieved. ”

Cao Bianjiao understood what Xu Liang meant, and said with great emotion: "Thanks to the attention of the governor, the last general will do his best to repay the governor's kindness." ”

Xu Liang smiled: "Hey, you are too outward." Even if you are already a member of the Liang army, you have the ability. If you have the ability, it is also a matter of duty for the official to promote you. ”

Cao Bianjiao's face turned red with excitement. I'd love to ask when I'm going to promote myself.

Xu Liang seemed to see Cao Bianjiao's intentions, and said slowly: "Originally, today this official could announce you as the deputy general of the cavalry battalion in public. Merely. Considering that you do not have a formal official position in the court, if you are directly promoted to the deputy general of the cavalry battalion, some people will inevitably be dissatisfied. Yes, this official thinks, just change Jiao for you to find another official and a half position in the court. ”

Cao Bianjiao's breathing was short, and he looked at Xu Liang with a smirk.

Xu Liang said: "Wan Wenshan, a guerrilla general who was originally stationed in Xi'an Mansion, has led his army to move to Gongchang Mansion. The post of general of the Chang'an garrison has been vacant. This official decided to make a statement to Emperor Chongzhen and the court, and appoint Cao Bianjiao as the general of the Chang'an garrison. ”

Cao Bianjiao was so excited that he was incoherent, waved his hand and shouted, "The last general...... I would like to thank the Governor for your cultivation. ”

Cao Bianjiao said. As soon as his legs were weak, it seemed that he was about to kneel, Xu Liang hurriedly stepped forward to support him, looked at Cao Bianjiao with expectant eyes, and said sincerely: "After you take on important positions in the future, you can't forget your heart, fulfill your duties, and don't let the official down." ”

Cao Bianjiao immediately hugged his chest and swore an oath: "Don't worry, Lord Governor, the last general Cao Bianjiao is willing to swear to the sky." In the future, everything will only be seen by the governor. The governor points to the east, and the last general will never go west, and the governor will beat the dog, and the last general will never beat the chicken! ”

Xu Liang hurriedly supported Cao Bianjiao. said in a loud voice: "What are you doing!" It's serious, it's serious! It can be seen that Xu Liang, the governor of Shaanxi, listened to Cao Bianjiao's words. I'm still very happy.

After chatting for a while, Xu Liang said: "I heard that your uncle, General Cao Wenzhao, is still sick and has not recovered? I have nothing to do today. This official is going to visit General Cao, change Jiao, you go back with this official to have a look, right? ”

Speaking of Cao Wenzhao's condition. Cao Bianjiao knows better than anyone how this typhoid fever came about! Cao Wenzhao, a person who practices martial arts, can get sick so easily, and his wind and cold are still in the cold winter and Layue for three days in a row, and then he gets sick.

Cao Bianjiao's face was a little unnatural, and he said apologetically to Xu Liang: "Lord Governor has shown love, and my uncle's illness is also a minor problem, so I can recover for a few days." That one...... The last general happened to have some urgent matters to deal with in his heart, and it was not convenient to accompany Lord Xu to visit his uncle. ”

Xu Liang nodded very understandingly, and said, "That's it...... It's still important to change Jiao, you are busy with you, and the official himself will visit General Cao. ”

In Cao Wenzhao's house, Cao Wenzhao was lying comfortably on the bench, covered with a thick soft quilt, and there were pastries on the tea next to him.

The subordinates of the palace ran over eagerly and shouted at Cao Wenzhao: "Master, the governor is here!" ”

When Cao Wenzhao heard this, he was stunned for a while, and suddenly a spirit turned over and jumped up from the bench, turned around and ran to the bedroom.

When Xu Liang entered Cao Wenzhao's bedroom, he smelled a strong smell of herbs as soon as he entered the room, and when he raised his eyes, he saw Cao Wenzhao, the deputy general of Shaanxi, lying weakly on the bed, looking at Xu Liang, struggling to sit up, and said to Xu Liang weakly: "The governor is coming, and the last general is unwell, and he is not welcome, and I ask the governor ......to forgive me."

Xu Liang, the governor of Shaanxi, hurriedly strode forward, held Cao Wenzhao's hands, and said earnestly: "General Cao has suffered!" General Cao's condition is so serious, this official only has time to visit you today, it is really not this official's. General Cao was unwell, so he didn't get up, and quickly lay down and talked. ”

Xu Liang said, and pressed Cao Wenzhao back to the bed without saying anything. Cao Wenzhao was hoping that Xu Liang would treat him as a seriously ill patient, so he lay down obediently.

Xu Liang looked at Cao Wenzhao with a look of self-reproach and said, "If this official didn't see it with his own eyes today, I really don't believe that General Cao would be so seriously ill. Saying that, Xu Liang turned his head and looked at Wang Qinian, who participated in the politics of Shaanxi, and shouted: "Qi Nian, go back and invite the most famous typhoid doctors in Chang'an City to see General Cao!" ”

Wang Qinian nodded as he said.

Cao Wenzhao listened to it and was polite again and again.

Xu Liang sat down at the head of the bed, tucked the corner of the quilt, looked at Cao Wenzhao and said, "This official came here today, in fact, there is nothing else important. I just want to tell General Cao that this officer has just returned from the cavalry battalion in the eastern suburbs of Chang'an, and for General Cao's recommendation of Cao Bianjiao as the deputy general of the cavalry battalion, this officer saw Cao Bianjiao with his own eyes today. I think Cao Bianjiao is indeed a talent that can be created! ”

A hint of eagerness flashed in Cao Wenzhao's eyes, and he struggled to sit up at the head of the bed. Holding Xu Liang's hand with both hands, he asked, "Say so." Did the governor approve it? ”

Xu Liang shook his head lightly and said, "General Cao, this official has also talked to Cao Bianjiao, since he wants to use Cao Bianjiao, he has to give Cao Bianjiao an official identity of the court." This official has decided to write to the court and appoint Cao Bianjiao as the general of the Chang'an garrison. ”

Cao Wenzhao was stunned, he didn't expect that he wanted to use Cao Bianjiao at first, but now he can actually get an officialdom identity for his nephew! Huge surprises. Cao Wenzhao almost got carried away, forgetting that he was still a patient. He coughed a few times and arched his hand towards Xu Liang: "Everything is over to the Governor of Baiza!" ”

Xu Liang laughed and said: "General Cao, don't worry, the matter of changing Jiao is my Xu Liang's matter!" His affairs, the official will be attentive. ”

Cao Wenzhao was very moved when he heard this, took Xu Liang's hand, and said some words of gratitude. Wait for Xu Liang and others to say goodbye and leave. Cao Wenzhao watched a group of people leave, his eyes flickered for a while, and he originally wanted to send another letter to Hong Chengchou, the governor of the three sides, to communicate. After thinking about it, Xu Liang wanted to promote Cao Bianjiao to be the general of the Chang'an garrison, and the eight characters had not been skimmed. It's really not worth making a noise! Thinking like this, Cao Wenzhao put the brush he had just lifted. Gently put it down again. He decided to wait for Cao Bianjiao's Chang'an garrison to complete his position as an officer before discussing the next plan of action with Governor Hong.

After Xu Liang returned to the governor's yamen, he met He Qi, the magistrate of Zhenyuan County, who had been ordered to rush from Zhenyuan to Chang'an.

For Heqi. Hanzhong garrison He Huchen's younger brother, Xu Liang still maintained his usual good impression, and after beckoning his subordinates to serve tea and snacks, Xu Liang said straight to the point: "He Qi, this official is in such a hurry to call you from Zhenyuan, there is an important matter to discuss with you. ”

When He Qi heard this, he immediately straightened his sitting posture and said to Xu Liang Zhengse: "Lord Governor, please command." ”

Xu Liang chuckled: "You don't need to be so serious, this matter is also a good thing for you!" ”

He Qi looked at Xu Liang inquiringly.

Xu Liang organized the language and said: "This year, in dealing with the matter of Wang Pu, the chief soldier of the Beijing camp, snatching the military rations of Zhenyuan, He Qi, you handled it very well, and you are very orderly, and this official appreciates it very much. This official has decided to put the burden on you! Pingliang Prefecture Guyuan Prefecture Zhizhou Ma is also an adult, and the official decided to change Ma Da Da to a more leisurely position in the south, and let Ma Da enjoy a few years of good fortune. After Master Ma leaves office, you will go to be the governor of Guyuan. ”

When He Qi heard this, he was obviously stunned. As far as he knows, the current Guyuan Zhizhou Master Ma is only fifty-one years old this year, which is too far from the age of enjoying Qingfu. In the history of the Ming Dynasty, there are many adults who are over 80 years old and still in high positions! Ma Zhizhou is only in his early fifties, and he is too eager to enjoy this blessing...... He Qi thought about it for a while, and understood that Xu Liang was probably very dissatisfied with this Ma Zhizhou, so he would make such an arrangement.

Xu Liang looked at He Qi and asked, "Do you have any thoughts about such an arrangement?" ”

He Qi's mind spun quickly, and Zhengse replied: "The lower officials are all subject to the arrangements of the governor. ”

Xu Liang nodded slowly, and then asked, "Very good." So for what work plan do you have after taking office as Guyuan Zhizhou, you might as well talk about it. ”

He Qi was stunned for a moment, and honestly spread his hands and said, "This ...... The governor is gentle, the truth is too sudden, and the lower officials really haven't thought about it. ”

Xu Liang smiled: "He Qi thinks about it now, it's not too late. ”

He Qi lowered his eyelids and secretly pondered: Xu Liang deliberately took away Master Ma of the original Guyuan Zhizhou and replaced him with his own position, he must have a good opinion of this Ma Zhizhou. Think about it, after Ma Zhizhou's predecessor Lu Chengyuan was promoted to the prefect of Gongchang, Ma Zhizhou has been mediocre and has made no achievements in Zhizhou in the past year.

Judging from his consistent impression of the governor in front of him, Lord Xu should be particularly disgusted with those mediocre officials who occupy positions and do not make political achievements! It seems that if he becomes the governor of Guyuan, he should put forward some ideas that can enter the vision of the governor. He Qi thought for a while, and thought of the vigorous implementation of the new tax law in Shaanxi in the past four years of Chongzhen, and he had an idea in his mind.

So, He Qi smiled and bowed his hand to Xu Liang and said: "Your Excellency, the lower officials think that the implementation of the new tax law in Shaanxi in the fourth year of Chongzhen has not been particularly smooth, and after the lower officials take office, they should vigorously implement the new tax law, do a good job in the resettlement of the people, and restore the stability of Guyuan as soon as possible." ”

He Qi said, and added: "Of course, all this is inseparable from the strong support of the Governor of the Three Sides and the Governor. ”

Xu Liang listened, but looked at He Qi with a smile and was silent for a long time.

Seeing this, dense beads of sweat appeared on the door of his head, and seeing this situation, He Qi knew that his answer was that the governor was most likely dissatisfied.

Sure enough, Xu Liang looked at He Qi for a while, and said with a smile: "He Qi, in a short period of time, you can think of this, and the official is also very pleased, but these words you just said are not what the official wants to hear." ”

When He Qi heard this, he chuckled in his heart, smiled bitterly and arched his hand: "Please also ask the governor to teach." ”

Xu Liang's gaze crossed He Qi, he didn't know where he fell, and said in a quiet tone: "Although the official residence of Guyuan Zhizhou is the fifth grade, but in government affairs, because it is mixed between the Pingliang Prefect and the Trilateral Governor's Mansion, if you want to make a difference, it is mostly a lie, and if you can handle the relationship between the Pingliang Prefect's Yamen and the Trilateral Governor's Mansion, you Guyuan Zhizhou can be regarded as barely qualified." ”

Xu Liang looked at He Qi with deep meaning, and said: "Stabilizing the situation in Guyuan, stabilizing the people, and promoting the new tax law are all things that the Pingliang Prefect's Yamen considers as a whole, and the Guyuan Zhizhou only has the share of obeying orders." In these matters, Guyuan Zhizhou does not have much say in it. ”

He Qi looked at Xu Liang in amazement, and sincerely asked for advice: "What should the lower officials do, please also ask the governor to make it clear." ”

Xu Liang glanced at He Qi deeply, his expression was slightly complicated, and said, "Do you know the reason why this official insisted on removing Guyuan Zhizhou? Ma Zhizhou, a person, dared to hide from the Shaanxi Governor's Yamen and quietly deliver grain, grass, and ordnance to the Trilateral Governor's Palace! This kind of thing inside and outside the steak will never be tolerated by this official! ”

"Huh? And such a thing? He Qi was taken aback and said in a lost voice.

Xu Liang stared at He Qi and said in a deep voice: "So this official hopes that after you are promoted to Guyuan Zhizhou, you must firmly establish a correct view of the overall situation, and have the idea of a game of chess in the whole territory of Shaanxi!" All the prefectures and counties in Shaanxi are under the jurisdiction of the Shaanxi Governor's Yamen, and as for the Trilateral Governor's Palace, it is an institution above the Shaanxi Governor's Yamen! How to deal with it, that's what the Shaanxi Governor Yamen should worry about! …… Do you understand what this official means? ”

He Qi's heart was churning, and he replied in a stunned manner: "Xiaguan understands." ”

Seeing He Qi's stunned expression, Xu Liang coughed lightly and said as if reminding: "Recently, Lord Hong, the governor of the three sides, has done some things that have not been considered, and this official has some opinions in his heart. After you arrive in Guyuan Zhizhou, you must pay attention to keep your distance from Governor Hong! (To be continued.) )