By the end of May, the cabinet decree was promulgated, and the lineup for opening the sea was decided. This time, it's really mighty. The envoy of the Qin Cha is from the four products of the country to supervise the sacrificial wine, and the Hanlin Academy to read Zhang Juzheng. The deputy envoy is Yan Hong, the secretary of the four-grade brocade clothes and the secretary of the five-grade Shangbao Division, who regularly rewards the king's order banner and the guard of honor, inspects the government affairs of the southeastern provinces, determines the opening of the sea and commerce, and has the responsibility of picketing officials. And the middle palace that cooperated this time is no longer a small role like Zhang Cheng, but a dignified eunuch with a master of ceremonies, a eunuch with a pen, Feng Bao and Feng Gonggong!

These three, one is the proud protégé of Xu Ge Lao, the other is the eldest grandson of Yan Ge Lao, the beloved son-in-law of Lu Dadudu, and the other is also an outstanding figure among the eunuchs. This lineup, compared with the strange lineup with an average grade of less than six grades when Yan Hong went to Shandong two years ago, can be described as majestic. Up and down the court, even the blind can see that Long Live Lord is ready to do a big job.

As if the momentum was not big enough, he transferred the previous Zhejiang City Bo Si to promote Jiang Zhou from the fifth grade and Chen Keyuan from the sixth grade to be the Qin Mission's attaché. After two or three months of imprisonment, Zhang Juzheng ordered them to write eight articles on the economic and civil affairs of the southeast, and then they were released from prison. Since then, Jiang Zhou and Chen Keyuan, who were only famous for their talents, have become officials and students of Guozijian, and they have changed their names to become officials.

After the decree came down, Yan Fuli held a meeting to celebrate as usual. Yan Shifan didn't ask too much of Yan Hong for the first time this time, and only said: "Hong'er, since you have raised Zhang Juzheng to the right envoy this time, your burden will be lighter." There are a lot of things to do in the southeast to open the sea, but your kid is also experienced in managing accounts in the Yan Mansion. You don't have to rush to get out with Zhang Juzheng in everything, just do your share of things well, and you will naturally have a share of credit when the time comes. In a word. Tianjia intends to open the sea this time. But you have to do it. Just put this shelf up first. As long as there is a ship to go out, no big trouble comes in, and the tax money is somewhat or less, then in front of the heavenly family, it is a situation of merit and no fault. ”

Yan Hong nodded and said, "What Daddy said is that the child remembers." ”

Yan Shifan said again: "Hu Zongxian, the governor of the southeast, is a person from my Yan Mansion, and you have made peace with him more than once. You don't have to say this for the Father, you won't even clean him up. As for the governor of Liangguang, Wang Fang, although this old man has always been ignorant of promotion, after all, it is the same year as Xu Ge, and now for Xu Ge's sake, there is no need to embarrass him too much. Anyway, now that the Japanese have been pacified, there can't be any big chaos along the coast, so you should also be gracious and powerful, don't go to one place every time. I have to lose a few heads, which makes everyone worry. ”

Yan Shifan's words are jokes. But there is also a reason. Thinking that Yan Hong had served as a messenger three times before, the first time he went to Shandong, almost wiped out the high-level officials of the entire Shandong officialdom, and the governor Liu Cai and the following were all killed. The second time he went down to the south of the Yangtze River, Xiangshan County ordered Li Jinghu to defect and be captured, and died in torture and plunder. The third time he went to Xuanda, Yang Shun, the governor of Xuanda, faced the bloody battle of the enemy again, and unfortunately sacrificed his life for the country. It's going back and forth like this, so as not to make everyone have a psychological disorder.

Luo Longwen said: "Virtuous nephew, if you go to the southeast, then Yizhou is going to go." It's just that Wang Zhi and Xu Hai, although they have been recruited, they have been bandits for many years after all, and no one can confirm what they plan in their hearts. In my opinion, the virtuous nephew must be more careful, and not be deceived by the means used by these two bandits. It must be known that these two people were originally the virtuous nephews who advocated Zhao'an, and the elders of the central cabinet also agreed. In case the two of them rebel and make any more trouble, not only will you be implicated, but the old man will not look good. Otherwise, Uncle Fool spelled out the identity of this scholar, and also became your attaché, so as not to be fooled. ”

Yan Hong thought to himself, who doesn't know that you Luo Longwen and Xu Hai turned against each other, and gave me poison last time, asking me to get rid of Xu Hai secretly, and I was probably not too cold to Wang Zhi. When you smuggled goods and exported special products, it is estimated that you were too distressed by Xu Hai and Wang Zhi's protection fees. I went to Jiangnan this time, one is to open the sea, and the other is to reunite with Wang Cuiqiao and others, all of them, so it's better not to let your old acquaintance be an eyesore on the side. He snorted and said, "Uncle's reminder, the little nephew remembers." That Wang Zhi has tens of thousands of soldiers and is rampant on the sea, and of course the little nephew will not take him lightly. Don't worry, I went to Yizhou this time to carefully investigate his movements, lest he be obedient on the surface and do some illegal things behind his back. As for my uncle to go with him, he really didn't dare. Although the uncle's official quality is lower than that of the little nephew, this order of dignity and humility must not be messed up. When the time comes, if the little nephew yells at five and six, he will disregard family affection; If the younger nephew is the uncle first, he is afraid of messing up the rules of the court. It's better not to bother my uncle. ”

Yan Maoqing saw that Luo Longwen was politely rejected, and couldn't help but gloat and sneered a few times on the side. Yan Song also smiled: "Hanzhang, if you really have the heart to open the sea for this matter, wait for Hong'er to go on this tour, and your mission will be indispensable, but there is no need to join in the fun at this moment." In my opinion, Hong'er is also a lucky general, these few times he went to the envoys, and when he encountered great disasters in the future, he was given good fortune. But the rest of us here, I'm afraid we don't have this good luck, and it's not good to follow the past and hurt anyone carelessly. ”

When everyone saw Yan Song say this, they were all stunned, but Yan Song himself laughed, so all the godsons also laughed. Yan Hong said again: "Hey, I only hate this trip, but grandma's 80th birthday can't be passed." This envoy Xuanda missed his grandfather's birthday, and now he has to miss his grandmother's birthday in Jiangnan, which is really a pity. ”

Yan Song said: "Hong'er, you have such a heart, it's very good." But men are ambitious in all directions, and they have the opportunity to contribute to the heavenly family, so they naturally have to do it well. You have made a great contribution this trip, and when you return to Beijing, your grandmother is naturally happier than anything else. On this trip, you still take Liang Rufei and Xi Tong with you. Although it stands to reason that this envoy should not be as dangerous as the previous three times, even if you go down to Shandong in the 36th year of Jiajing, who would have expected that you would be killed in such a bloody river? Besides, Hanzhang is also reasonable, no one can predict what kind of thoughts these Wang Zhi and Xu Hai have. There are a few more masters around to keep it safe, and there is nothing bad. ”

After the meeting dispersed, Yan Hong returned to the back house. Lu Lanzhen had been prepared for this matter, and only hugged Yan Hongdao: "Honglang, Xianggong, you are a pillar of the country, you have to go out from time to time to share your worries for the heavenly family, which is also right." In the past, I was always afraid that you would go out, and I was reluctant to let you go. But now. I am already married to you. Let me set an example with the other sisters. There you go. Just go, there is me in the back house, but don't forget to pay more attention to your safety when you are outside. Although I have my treasure clothes attached to your body, but in case of danger, you still have more eyes. Otherwise...... Otherwise, the concubine is in Beijing, and she can't rest assured......" Speaking of which. was already full of tears, threw herself into Yan Hong's arms, and sobbed gently.

Yan Hong hurriedly stretched out his hand to hug Lan Zhen, and whispered for a long time before persuading her not to cry. Lan Zhen wiped away her tears and said, "You go south this time, Sun Yuerong is several months pregnant, so naturally I can't follow you." I thought, tell Geng Jinling to stay here and serve her, and let Huayue Immortal follow you. There are also many personal guards, lest Zhang Qingyan be alone. ”

Yan Hong said: "If you want to leave someone to take care of Yuerong." If you go with me alone, why don't you let Geng Jinling go with me. Huayue Fairy is more careful, and it is more intimate to take care of Yuerong. ”

Lu Lanzhen said: "Xianggong, this is the Yan Mansion, a place where there are groups of slaves and maids, and it is a woman who serves a woman, isn't the servant woman you brought back from Xuanda better than anyone else?" Leaving a maid, just for Sun Yuerong as a companion, do you think you really want her to serve tea and pour water? Geng Jinling is innocent, and Sun Yuerong has a good temper, so it is better to stay in the house. Huayue Fairy is because she is careful, so I want her to follow you. When you go out, it's not a bad thing to have a little more person around you. ”

Yan Hong said gratefully: "Lan Zhen, you are still thoughtful. Don't worry, Xianggong is a blessed and fateful person, and nothing will happen when he goes out this time. As he spoke, he put his arm around Lan Zhen and extinguished the light in front of the bed.

Lu Lanzhen's heart was already shaking, but she supported it: "Don't be busy, Honglang, you took over the envoy this time, I heard that you are a deputy envoy." Go back and look for my father again, and see what he has to say...... Ah......h

The next day, Yan Hong woke up early and dressed neatly. When he was about to go out to visit Lu Bing, he saw Yan Eryi running over with a smoke: "Eldest young master, that Feng Bao Feng Gonggong is here again." ”

Yan Hong and Feng Bao were already substantial allies at the moment, and they were busy calling for invitation. After a while, Feng Bao stepped in. Yan Hong hurriedly saluted and said, "I've seen Mr. Feng." ”

I haven't seen him for a while, Feng Bao has gained half a circle of weight, and his face is full of energy. It's no wonder that seeing that as a lieutenant official, he can directly participate in the preparation of the opening of the sea, how much money is involved? Just rub a hand of oil, that's a lifetime of inexhaustible food and clothing! Therefore, Feng Bao attaches more importance to the relationship with Yan Hong.

Feng Bao didn't return the salute either, tilted his neck, and said in a loud voice: "Long live the word." Jinyi Wei Yan Hong received the order! ”

Yan Hong thought to himself, this time Zhang Ju is the main envoy, I am the deputy envoy, this edict should be issued to Teacher Zhang, why did you give it to me again? But this is not the time to be reasonable, Yan Hong hurriedly knelt down and said: "Minister Yan Hong received the order, may my emperor live long live, long live, long live!" ”

Feng Baolang said: "Listen up, boy Yan Hong, in the past three or two years, you have talked about the benefits of opening the sea and poured countless rice soup into me. This time, I will ask you to make it for me to see, to see if you really want to paint for the country, or to fill my hunger. As long as the Jiangnan affairs are handled well, I will not treat you badly. Although Zhang Juzheng is a righteous envoy, I can trust you alone. I will give you another secret decree, and you can dispatch Jiangnan soldiers and horses in case of contingencies. ”

After Yan Hong finished receiving the order, Feng Bao put down his face and exchanged salutes with Yan Hong. After that, the two sat down opposite each other, and Feng Bao said: "Yan Xiaoxianggong, don't say any congratulations this time, our family got such an opportunity to go down to Jiangnan with Xiaoxianggong, which is also the blessing of the ancestors." However, that is making Zhang Juzheng, and our family does not have too many contacts. When my nephew Feng Xiaoxian was wronged a few days ago, he was willing to reach out and help. But I heard that his classmate Yang Jisheng is a master covered in thorns, and even Yan Ge Lao dares to offend. If Zhang Juzheng is also such a person, it will be difficult to deal with him. ”

Yan Hong said: "Old Mr. Feng just rest assured. Zhang Xianjiu is my mentor, he is very knowledgeable, broad-minded, very kind, and does not do things like ordinary sour literati with many smelly rules. The two of us followed his old man's house, which was very convenient. ”

Feng Bao nodded and said, "In this way, I am also relieved." Also, my unsuccessful nephew Feng Xiaoxian, who saved his life and returned his innocence to the little minister the previous time. Last year, he tried to win the examination in another country, and this year's spring fell off the list. I originally meant to tell him to continue his studies and strive for the middle jinshi. But when he heard about the discussion of opening the sea in the court, and heard that Yan Xiaoxianggong was the general of the opening of the sea, he was so enthusiastic that he said that his life was saved by you, and now he wants to be a pawn for you, and make a little effort in the matter of opening the sea. But I don't know if the prime minister is willing to lift up? ”

When Yan Hong heard this, he was overjoyed. Although he is now an official in the fourth grade, he belongs to the Jinyi Wei Wuchen system, among the civil officials, not to mention that he does not have many connections, and there are not even a few henchmen who can handle it. Although this Feng Xiaoxian is cowardly and pedantic, after all, he is also knowledgeable. And from my own understanding, once this person is stubborn, his bones are really hard, and he is his great benefactor of revenge. This kind of person is the best to use as a follower, usually loyal, at least the position is reliable in case of trouble. He immediately said: "Let my nephew be both virtuous and talented, if you don't think that my temple here is small, Yan will naturally not be able to ask for it." When I turned around, I told my grandfather and asked the officials to arrange an errand envoy. (To be continued......)