Jiang Feng, the governor of Jiangsu Province, received a summons from Xue Zhen last night, knowing that Han Fei was going to arrive in Jinling this evening, and he planned to lead the officials and squires in Jinling City to Yanziji Wharf to greet him, but suddenly remembered that the messenger mentioned that Han Fei was returning to Jinling on a civilian boat, and immediately canceled the arrangement.

What kind of identity is Han Fei, the Marquis of Loyalty, the prince of the second grade, as long as there are people with a little brains in the officialdom, they all understand that he is the emperor's favorite minister, the first assistant minister of the future prince, such a person is an official ship. And Han Fei's choice of civilian ships must have been deliberate, that is, he did not want to be high-profile, Jiang Feng also learned that when Han Fei and his party went to Yangzhou Mansion, they did not know that they would meet Yangzhou Mansion.

Jiang Feng groaned slightly, and sent someone to inform Jiangsu Xuezheng Hong Fangzhi and Ying Tianfu prefect Hou Qiang, Hong Fangzhi is Han Fei's teacher, Hou Qiang is Du Yun's descendant, both of them have an extraordinary relationship with Han Fei, and it is reasonable to go to greet them together. The three of them were all dressed in civilian clothes, and they rushed to Yanziji Wharf in advance to wait.

The river is surging, the boats and sails are non-stop, Jiang Feng stood on the shore, looking at the floating clouds in the sky, full of emotion. He served as the governor of Jiangsu Province, and when he first saw Han Fei, he felt that this son was extraordinary, but he never dreamed that Han Fei would be extraordinary to such a point, in just a few years, he had reached the Zhongyi Marquis of the current dynasty, the prince Shaobao of Zheng Erpin, and the nine princesses, although there are elements of family and luck, but there is no doubt that Han Fei's amazing talent is the main thing.

Jiang Feng felt that the wisest decision in this life was to make friends with Han Fei early, but there was one thing he regretted very much, if he married his daughter to him while Han Fei was still in his last days, it would be better if Du Xianggong had foresight, and he didn't even want the dignity of the head of the cabinet, so he sent his daughter to the Han Mansion as a concubine. Thinking about Han Fei's future status, how wise is Du Yun's decision?

Now that Han Fei's status is noble, if he sends his daughter to the Han Mansion at this time, he will be scolded by Shilin as shameless, Jiang Feng thought of this, and sighed secretly.

"Your Excellency Governor, there is a fleet over there, it must be the ship of the Marquis of Zhongyi!" Hou Qiang saw several passenger boats slowly coming towards the dock, and hurriedly reminded Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng raised his eyes and looked into the distance, and said: "Yes, it is the boat of the Marquis of Zhongyi, and the person at the bow is Xue Zhen, the second son of the Xue family!" ”

The passenger ship slowly leaned on the dock, Xue Zhen saw Jiang Feng and the others coming, hurriedly entered the cabin to report to Han Fei, and then accompanied Han Fei to get off the ship first.

"Xiaguan greets the Hou Ye!"

"Governor Jiang, Master Hong, Lord Hou, it's been a long time, and there are three people to greet you!"

At this time, Han Fei's family was disembarking, and Jiang Feng hurriedly said: "Master Hou, please also lead the three officials to meet the Ninth Princess!" ”

"Everyone is their own people, these customs are not necessary, this is not a place to talk, when you return to the house and settle down, Han will reminisce with the three adults about the old love!"

"Okay, the lower official will retire first, and then visit the house when it's convenient!"

Han Fei returned to Jinling with his family, although the itinerary was repeatedly low-key, but it quickly spread throughout the circle of Jinling gentry, and the gentry on the ground in Jinling went to the Han Mansion to deliver their name posts, and those who had a friendship with the Han Mansion naturally hoped to be received by Han Fei, and those who did not have a friendship with the Han Mansion also went to greet and climb the friendship.

Although Han Fei returned to his hometown in a hurry, the old housekeeper Lin Fu got the news in advance, and with the help of the Xue family, the Han Mansion had been sorted out, and there was no inconvenience for the family to return to the house.

That night, the two old ladies of the Xue family, Xue Pan and others rushed to the Han Mansion, Han Fei saw that Xue Pan had indeed changed a lot, and he also put aside his prejudices, encouraged him, and hoped that he would continue to work hard and strive to make a career.

The next day, Hou Qiang, the prefect of Tianfu, and Hong Fangzhi, a scholar in Jiangsu, visited and talked with Han Fei for more than an hour. In the evening, Han Fei sent someone to invite Jiang Feng, the governor of Jiangsu, to the mansion, and the two retreated left and right, eating and chatting in the backyard hall.

Seeing this situation, Jiang Feng knew that Han Fei had something important to talk to him, and he was both nervous and expectant. He has a lot of connections in Beijing, and now that the cabinet has one less cabinet member, it is the highest honor of Wenchen to be able to enter the cabinet to worship the prime minister, and many qualified officials are looking forward to it, and he also wants to fight.

Whether you can become a cabinet member or not is in the hands of the emperor, but if there is a heavyweight minister's recommendation, it is naturally the most likely. Jiang Feng had a hunch that what Han Fei was talking to him about tonight might be this problem.

"Governor Jiang, we have been friends for many years, Han Mou said bluntly, now the cabinet is missing a cabinet member, before leaving Beijing, Han's father-in-law said that he was ready to recommend you......"

Jiang Feng looked excited, and said excitedly: "Thank you Du Xianggong and Hou Ye for your appreciation, if Jiang can enter the cabinet, he will definitely follow Du Xianggong's pace......"

"Governor Jiang, please listen to what I have to say!" Han Fei could understand Jiang Feng's emotions, glanced at him, and said, "Governor Jiang, Han has dissuaded his father-in-law's plans!" ”

Jiang Feng was stunned for a moment, and then thought that Han Fei must have told him that there must be an inside story, and said slowly: "Hou Ye Mingjian, Jiang's talent is ......."

"Governor Jiang has made remarkable achievements in governing Jiangsu Province, the Manchu Dynasty has seen the civil and military affairs, and the emperor also appreciates it, and Han also thinks that Governor Jiang is the best candidate to enter the cabinet!"

Han Fei saw Jiang Feng's stunned expression, and said: "Governor Jiang enters the cabinet, his father-in-law supports it, and Han also supports it, if it is recommended by his father-in-law, it is very likely to enter the cabinet, but it will definitely not be reused by the emperor!" ”

Jiang Feng's face changed greatly, he looked at Han Fei and stopped, suddenly thought of something, and lowered his head thoughtfully.

Han Fei continued: "If the court becomes a hall of words, it will be dangerous, we all support Governor Jiang's entry into the cabinet, but we will only support it secretly, and will not express our position on the surface, after Governor Jiang enters the cabinet, he must not be in step with his father-in-law in everything, sometimes singing against the tune, and even intensifying a little contradiction, it is necessary." Only in this way will Governor Jiang be reused by the emperor and maintain the political stability of the court. ”

Jiang Feng has been in the officialdom for decades, so he naturally understands the meaning of Han Fei's words, and bows and says: "Xia Guan understands the good intentions of the Hou Ye, if he has the opportunity to enter the cabinet, he will definitely live up to the expectations of the Hou Ye...... However, without the support of Hou Ye and Du Xianggong, I am afraid it will be difficult to enter the cabinet! ”

Han Fei smiled lightly and said: "Otherwise, next month will be the assessment period for officials above the third grade, according to the rule, every official must submit a policy, as long as Governor Jiang's policy is said to be in the emperor's heart, enter the cabinet and be sure!" ”

Jiang Feng suddenly thought that Han Fei was a close minister of the emperor, so he naturally understood what was in the emperor's heart, and hurriedly got up and saluted: "Please also ask the Hou Ye for more guidance, if the lower officials can get their wish, they will definitely not forget the great kindness of the Hou Ye!" ”

"Governor Jiang, our friendship, let's not talk about it when we see anything else, we will work together in the capital in the future, and there will be many places to support each other. After Governor Jiang's excerpt was prepared, we discussed with each other, and after it was delivered to the capital, Han asked people to give priority to the emperor's imperial review! ”

(End of chapter)