As mentioned last time, when Song Bingzhong advised to send an official of Yandao to Yanchi County, which had been ceded by the Shunyuan Empire to the Chitang Empire, Duanmugang, that is, Zhou Shuyu, wanted this Song Bingzhong to recommend a talent, but Song Bingzhong did not have a suitable candidate in his hands for a while, so he handed over this question directly to Emperor Duanmugang.

For Duanmu Gang, that is, Zhou Shuyu, there are more than a dozen candidates in his heart, he thought about it, and then shouted: "Gao He, go and call Shen Quji, the editor of the Hanlin Academy, didn't he just compile a book of "The Great Treatise on Salt and Iron"? Let him hold the book and come over. ”

Gao He immediately went to the Hanlin Academy. At this moment, a young man of twenty-two years old, handsome and concentrating on drawing something on the map, did not even know that the great eunuch beside the emperor had actually come to his side.

Gao He looked at the young man named Shen Quji in front of him, looked at the map in his hand, and was surprised to find that it was actually a map about Yanchi County. He looked at the young man in front of him with some surprise, very puzzled.

And what has Shen Quji been writing seriously? At this moment, a future scene is brewing in his heart. Over the years, he had also followed his father to Yanchi County, and although it was sparsely populated, he knew that the salt pond had not been exhausted, and that as long as it was properly managed, it would continue to produce more salt again. However, he also knew that he could only take all this as a simple idea now, and that if he wanted to make it real, he would have to have the full support of His Majesty. However, he was only a mere fellow jinshi, and his articles were still secondary, and he was most proficient in the management of salt and iron, which was considered by those who read to be the last businessman. He knew very well that the reason why His Majesty wanted to completely take back the power of the salt and iron monopoly from those local forces was to collect the financial revenue of the salt and iron monopoly to the imperial court. Now, he even, if he can make the salt pond rich in salt again, then it will be a good place for his country to encroach on the territory of the Shunyuan Empire.

When he finally finished drawing on the map and raised his head, he saw the great eunuch Gao He in front of him. In fact, what he admires most about His Majesty is that these eunuchs who follow His Majesty, Niangniang and the crown prince are honest and self-disciplined and loyal to Your Majesty.

Gao He looked at him and said, "Your Majesty has summoned you, if you can, please bring the map you just drew with you!"

Shen Quji looked at the big eunuch in front of him, his eyes were full of joy, he never thought that he was still thinking about how to admonish His Majesty just now! The emperor actually summoned him! According to the reminder of the big eunuch, it seemed that it was about this matter of his own thoughts!

Gao He took Shen Qujian to the emperor, and Song Bingzhong, a staff member of the military department, looked at the editor of the Hanlin Academy who was carrying a drawing in front of him, and looked at him with some doubts.

Shen Quji naturally knew the talent of this Song Bingzhong Song who was promoted to the staff of the Ministry of War, and when he came to the emperor, he was about to kowtow, but Duanmu Gang directly asked him to be exempted, and asked: "Shen Quji, what are you holding in your hand?"

Shen Quji immediately replied: "Tell Your Majesty, this is the map drawn by Wechen these days, according to the Yanchi County where Wechen has been. ”

Duanmu Gang was very surprised, and immediately gestured to Gao He beside him, and Gao He immediately took the map in his hand from Shen Quji's hand and hung it on the map. Song Bingzhong also immediately looked at the map drawn by Shen Quji, the more he looked at it, the more he liked it, because this was about the plan for Yanchi County in his mind, but he was not proficient in this way after all, so he was ecstatic to see such a drawing!

Song Bingzhong came to Shen Quji, first saluted His Majesty, and then humbly asked Shen Quji: "Shen Xiu, I want to ask you some questions, I don't know if you can explain?"

Shen Quji was a little flattered, he looked at the Song Bingzhong Song Lord in front of him who sincerely asked him for advice, and he didn't know what to say for a while?

At this time, Duanmu Gang said directly: "Shen Aiqing, you can answer his question to this humble Lord Song!"

Shen Quji immediately agreed: "Lord Song, since Your Majesty said so! Then please ask Lord Song to ask questions!"

And Duanmu Gang looked at these two people and began to ask and answer one by one, and he also listened carefully to the conversation between the two people, he knew that the conduct of these two people was indeed worthy of great responsibility.

When Shen Quji and Song Bingzhong talked for a long time, they only felt hungry, and Duanmugang immediately asked Gao He to bring the imperial meal over, the two looked at the emperor in front of them, a little embarrassed, and Duanmugang looked at them and said: "Two Aiqing, let's eat together!" After eating, Shen Aiqing should take his drawings to Yanchi County to take office. ”

Shen Quji looked at the emperor in front of him, he was very surprised, he immediately knelt down and thanked him and said, "Weichen thanks Your Majesty Longen." ”

Duanmu Gang looked at him and said, "Oh, don't thank you like this! As long as you remember the people and the country in your hearts, it is much better than thanking me for my kindness many times." I really hope that when you come to Yanchi County, you can let the people there live in peace and contentment. ”

Shen Quji burst into tears, in the past two years, he was in the palace, and he knew very well that the majesty he was loyal to was a Ming monarch who was "no one before and no one after him", and His Majesty's kindness of knowing was simply very touching to him.

Duanmu Gang looked at him and said, "I ordered you to eat, after eating, can we do something?"

Soon, the two talents began to eat in front of Duanmugang, for them, this imperial meal made their hearts very moved, they quickly finished the meal, and began to accept the order.

Gao He immediately announced: "Fengtian carrier, the emperor said: The original Hanlin Academy editor Shen Qujian can be outstanding, and the post of county guard of Yanchi County is vacant, so Shen Qujian is hereby promoted to this position." Chin this. ”

Shen Quji immediately said respectfully: "Thank Your Majesty's will, Weichen will definitely make the people of Yanchi County prosperous and all industries prosperous." ”

Duanmu Gang looked at him and said, "Okay, remember what you said, you don't have to set a deadline for me, you just need to restore the prosperity of Yanchi County to its former glory, and you can do it!"

Shen Quji immediately said firmly: "Your Majesty, Weichen will definitely do it." ”

Seeing Shen Quji leave with the map, Song Bingzhong on the side was a little reluctant, while Duanmu Gang looked at him and asked, "What's the matter?" Song Aiqing, reluctantly?"

Hearing His Majesty's question, Song Bingzhong immediately said: "Your Majesty, it's just that Wechen hasn't met such a bosom friend for a long time! So, Your Majesty, Wechen is willing to surrender himself to his position and go to Yanchi County to serve as his county chief, and Wechen still has many questions to ask him for. ”

Duanmu Gang knew that what the person in front of him said was true, but he couldn't allow it, but he still said: "Song Aiqing, don't worry, within five years, as long as he governs Yanchi County properly, he will be transferred to the household department as a salt and iron official, and you can meet every day!"

Song Bingzhong looked at His Majesty, he knew that the position of Salt and Iron Official was specially set up by His Majesty for Shen Quji, although it belonged to the household department, but it really belonged directly to His Majesty. Therefore, he really hoped that this Shen Quji would be able to come back soon, and he had many doubts and needed to consult him. For him, there is no distinction between young and old, threesome, there must be my teacher, many people are difficult, that is, they know the truth of not being ashamed to ask, but they have never been able to ask for advice. However, he doesn't think so, after all, there is no end to learning, and the more he reads, the more he feels that he doesn't know more things, so whenever he has doubts, he must get to the bottom of them and solve his doubts.

However, he knew that his bosom friend was not only Shen Quji, but also His Majesty. His Majesty was very knowledgeable, but he was always humble and studious. His Majesty is broad-minded and worried about the people, and he is a rare wise monarch since ancient times. He really felt that he was really lucky to be loyal to such a majesty.

Duanmu Gang suddenly remembered that there were still a few great talents living in his palace! He immediately asked, "Song Aiqing, how did those elders of yours talk to that Qin Mian and Lord Qin recently?"

Song Bingzhong immediately said: "Your Majesty, this Qin Mian still refuses to submit, but his children and grandchildren are already grateful to Your Majesty, and they only need to issue a holy decree to take office on the newly ceded land of the Shunyuan Empire." ”

Duanmu Gang nodded, and he said lightly: "Since that's the case, I'll make an order!"

However, Song Bingzhong admonished: "Your Majesty, but after all, they are ministers of the Shunyuan Empire, please ask Your Majesty to send someone of your own to them!"

Duanmu Gang looked at Song Bingzhong in front of him, but said: "I don't need to be suspicious, I don't doubt people, I don't doubt them, I plan to use them, I won't doubt them." Song Aiqing, I believe that they will definitely be loyal to the country. ”

Song Bingzhong didn't say anything, after he retired from the dynasty, he immediately went to find Qin Mian's three sons and grandson Qin Zheng, it seems that the holy decree has been issued, Qin Ding, Qin Sheng and Qin Sheng are naturally grateful for His Majesty's trust in them, after all, they are already lost dogs, and His Majesty still does not dislike them, which makes them determined to die to repay Your Majesty.

After seeing Song Bingzhong, they naturally thanked Song Bingzhong for recommending them. However, Song Bingzhong did not thank him, but told them that His Majesty had selected them and did not take credit.

Naturally, after receiving the order of thanksgiving, the three brothers of the Qin family and Qin Zheng all entered the palace to meet Emperor Duanmugang, and Duanmugang was very polite to them, and his words made these people of the Qin family burst into tears and shed gratitude.

If you want to know what happens next, let's see the next breakdown.