Although before this, Zhao Zhenji had already expected the current situation in Zhejiang.

But when he listened to Zheng Michang's narration, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised, what he didn't expect was that those people in the court would start so quickly.

You must know that at present, the mulberry seedlings in Zhejiang have just matured, and even the people in many places have just picked the ripe mulberry leaves.

At this time, there are unknown traders who want to order raw silk in the hands of the people in advance at a very low price.

"These bastards!"

After listening to Zheng Michang's narration, Zhao Zhenji's face suddenly became very gloomy, and he slammed the table and said to himself.

Then, I saw Zhao Zhenji come back to his senses, look in the direction where Zheng Michang was, and confirm to him.

"You just mentioned that the Weaving Bureau is also involved in this, right?"

Facing Zhao Zhenji's scrutinizing gaze, Zheng Michang did not panic in the slightest, and only after organizing the language in his mind did he speak in response.

"Yes, Lord Governor, the lower officials are sure that the Weaving Bureau is also involved in this matter!"

When Zheng Michang said this, he hesitated slightly, and then continued to add: "Since Yang Jinshui, the eunuch in charge of the previous Weaving Bureau, was implicated because of the dam collapse case, the imperial court has sent a new eunuch Pang Qian, the head of the Weaving Bureau, to replace Yang Jinshui. ”

"It's just that this new eunuch in charge of the Weaving Bureau, as soon as he took office, used the power in his hands to wantonly bribe, making the entire Weaving Bureau a miasma!"

After listening to Zheng Michang's narration, Zhao Zhenji couldn't help frowning slightly, raised his eyebrows, and asked.

"In that case, why don't you go up to impeach?"

When Zheng Michang heard Zhao Zhenji's words, he couldn't help but look embarrassed, and after struggling for a long time, he lowered his head and said cautiously: "Lord Governor, you also know that this weaving bureau is under the control of the palace, who dares to impeach, in case the time comes, ......."

Before Zheng Michang's words were finished, he saw Zhao Zhenji wave his hand and ordered in a deep voice: "Well, this official knows!" ”

Then, I saw Zhao Zhenji glance at Zheng Michang, and commanded: "Tomorrow, gather everyone to the meeting hall of the Governor's Palace, and this official will also take this opportunity to get to know everyone!" ”

"Yes, Governor!"

When Zheng Michang heard this, his expression immediately turned grim, and he replied in a deep voice.

Seeing that the situation that should be understood was almost understood, I saw Zhao Zhenji wave his hand and give an eviction order.

"Alright, if there's nothing to do, you can leave!"

"Your Excellency has been tired all the way, you should have a good rest, and the lower officials will not disturb your rest!"

When Zheng Michang heard this, he hurriedly leaned down, arched his hand to Zhao Zhenji, and said respectfully.

After Zheng Michang finished speaking, he was about to leave, but Zhao Zhenji seemed to suddenly remember, and stopped Zheng Michang: "By the way, don't forget to call those magistrates as well!" ”

When Zheng Michang heard this, a little surprise couldn't help but appear on his face, and immediately, he stopped his steps, turned around, and responded respectfully: "Obey, Lord Governor!" ”

After this, I saw Zhao Zhenji walk out of the study and came to the courtyard, at this moment, the sky is getting late, and occasionally the moonlight peeks out of the clouds and falls to the ground.

Zhao Zhenji's shadow is also quite clear under the reflection of the moonlight.

After stopping to watch for a long time, I saw Zhao Zhenji retract his gaze and said to himself silently: "It seems that the situation in Zhejiang is much more serious than I imagined!" ”

……

The night passed in the blink of an eye, and the next morning, before dawn, many officials were waiting outside the governor's palace.

After all, the new governor of Zhejiang and the governor of Zhejiang, but he was born in the Inspectorate!

He not only served as a supervisor of the imperial history, but also came to Zhejiang to inspect as a minister, there is a way that the new official took office with three fires, and no one dared to be a bird at this time!

When Zheng Michang came to the Governor's Mansion in a sedan chair, he suddenly found that He Maocai, Ma Ningyuan, Qi Jiguang, Yu Dayou and others had all been present.

After that, I saw Zheng Michang step forward and say a few words of greeting to everyone.

Wang Yongji, as the commander of Chun'an County, naturally waited outside the governor's palace early, but because of his low rank, he could only stay in a very inconspicuous position.

"Look at this posture, the newly appointed governor is planning to let everyone resign!"

Wang Yongji thought so, and saw several officials coming out of the governor's palace one after another, announcing something, but because the distance was too far, Wang Yongji didn't hear clearly what the officials said.

Later, the king saw the officials around him with his eyes, and marched into the governor's palace one after another, and followed the others into the governor's palace.

After everyone entered the governor's palace, they quickly arranged their positions according to rank, seniority, and so on.

Seven-grade Zhixian like Wang Yongji can only be at the end of the line, and he is accompanied by Wang Yonghe, the Jiande Zhixian next door, and several other Zhixian.

As early as when he took office, Wang Yongji heard the county governor in the county yaya mention that when it rained heavily in Zhejiang for several days and the embankment collapsed, Wang Yonghe took advantage of the fact that the new magistrate of Chun'an had not yet taken office, and occupied most of the share that originally belonged to Chun'an County.

Because of this, Jiande County under his rule did not suffer any damage because of this incident, but Chun'an County suffered because of this, and many people starved to death because of lack of food!

After this incident, the people of Jiande and Chun'an counties formed a feud, and even if the two sides met on the road, it was easy to have a quarrel, and then they fought.

Just as the king was in reverie, at this moment, in the hall of the governor's palace.

Zhao Zhenji was sitting on the main seat, and on either side sat Zheng Michang, He Maocai, Ma Ningyuan, Qi Jiguang, Yu Dayou and many other officials.

After looking around, I saw Zhao Zhenji retract his gaze and speak: "Everyone, this official is Zhao Zhenji who was sent by the imperial court to take over the position of Governor Hu!" ”

"When this official first arrived, he didn't know much about many situations in Zhejiang, and he would have to rely on everyone a lot in the future!"

When everyone heard Zhao Zhenji's words, they immediately lowered their heads very respectfully, and said in unison: "My lord's words are serious!" ”

At this moment, the officials in the council hall of the Governor's Mansion were all a little afraid when they looked at Zhao Zhenji!

After all, the people who can be valued by His Majesty and sent to Zhejiang to replace Hu Zongxian and serve as the chief official of the feudal territory are not easy to match!

After that, I saw Zhao Zhenji cough lightly twice and get straight to the point.

"Ahem, as the official said before, since the official is new to the city, he still doesn't know much about many situations, so the official has gathered everyone here to take this opportunity to learn more information about this from your mouth!"

After Zhao Zhenji finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Zheng Michang on the side, and the meaning was self-evident.

"Well, could it be that the Governor is planning to take this opportunity to let us take up our duties in person?"

Thinking so, Zheng Michang immediately got up from his seat and said respectfully: "Your Excellency, the lower official is a political envoy, and he is currently in charge of the political envoy department, and the political envoy department is ...... here."

After Zheng Michang, He Maocai, Ma Ningyuan, Qi Jiguang, Yu Dayou and others also introduced their respective situations one after another.

In this process, Zhao Zhenji kept in mind the situation they each narrated.

Time passed slowly, and when it was getting late, it was finally Wang Yongji's turn to be the county magistrate of Chun'an.

Afterwards, I saw Wang Yongji step into the chamber of the Governor's Palace.

As soon as he entered the meeting hall, Wang Yongji was keenly aware that a scrutinizing gaze fell on him, and then, seeing him react, he knelt on the ground with a 'plop', and said respectfully.

"Xiaguan Chun'an Zhixian Wang Yongji, I have seen the governor!"

When Zhao Zhenji heard this, after looking Wang Yongji up and down, he waved his hand and ordered: "Well, get up!" ”

When the king heard this, he slowly got up from the ground.

After that, Zhao Zhenji asked Wang Yongji a few questions about Chun'an County's income and expenditure accounts, as well as relief, land, money, grain, population, and taxes, and let him leave.

After Wang Yongji left, he saw Zhao Zhenji retract his gaze and said secretly.

"Now it seems that it is barely qualified, but I have to observe it carefully before I can make a judgment!"

……

Forbidden City, Qianqing Palace.

At this moment, Jiajing was sitting behind the bookcase, boredly browsing the notes sent by the celebrant supervisor.

At this moment, I saw Lu Fang walking silently, came to Jiajing, and said in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, there is news from the Inspectorate, saying that right now, there have been several letters of impeachment against Yan Maoqing from the Inspectorate!"

"Oh, impeachment of Yan Maoqing?"

When Jiajing heard this, an interested look suddenly appeared on his face, and he looked at Lu Fang and asked.

In the face of Jiajing's inquiry, Lu Fang did not dare to conceal it in the slightest, and only after hesitating for a moment did he say cautiously.

Your Majesty, the slave maid got the news, it is said that the people who impeached Yan Maoqing this time, without exception, are all from Yan Ge's old side, and he Yan Maoqing is not Yan Ge's old person, why did he ......"

When Jiajing heard this, he glanced at him quite indifferently, and asked unhurriedly.

"Lu Fang, do you know why Yan Song recommended Yan Maoqing to me in the first place?"

"Your Majesty, the slave doesn't know!"

When Lu Fang heard Jiajing's words, his face was full of humility, and he responded without thinking.

When Jiajing heard this, he withdrew his gaze from Lu Fang's face, and immediately spoke: "From the moment Yan Song recommended Yan Maoqing to me, he probably didn't plan to let him return to the capital alive!" ”

"After all, only by transferring people from the capital can we do it better, right?"

After listening to Jiajing's words, Lu Fang's face was full of horror, and he subconsciously said: "But Your Majesty, he Yan Maoqing is not ......."

Jiajing seemed to have guessed what Lu Fang was thinking, shook his head, and explained: "He Yan Maoqing is just a dog raised by Yan Song!" ”

"And now, this dog is not only disobedient, but also wants to bite the owner back, Lu Fang, you say, as the master, should you kill it and eat meat?"

When Jiajing's words fell, Lu Fang seemed to understand something, and confirmed to Jiajing in shock: "Your Majesty...... Your Majesty, what do you mean ......"

Jiajing took in the expression on Lu Fang's face, nodded, and then said: "Well, look at it, there will definitely be more and more impeachment of Yan Maoqing in the future!" ”

When Jiajing said this, he paused for a moment, and then added: "At that time, the silver that has been confiscated from Yan Maoqing's house will definitely be much more than before!" ”

At this moment, Lu Fang seemed to suddenly remember something, turned his gaze to Jiajing, and said cautiously: "Your Majesty, the slave maid suddenly remembered that not long ago, His Royal Highness King Jing sent someone to send news that he had officially set off and would arrive in the capital in a few days!" ”

After Jiajing learned the news from Lu Fang's mouth, the expression on his face did not change in any way, but he responded rather flatly: "Well, I know, let him come to see me when the time comes!" ”

When Lu Fang heard this, his expression immediately turned grim, and he responded in a deep voice: "Obey, Your Majesty!" ”

……

Forbidden City, Cabinet.

Since Ma Ningyuan's case was temporarily closed, the cabinet has returned to its former calm.

Right now, everyone's attention is focused on the belly of the imperial concubine Shen, and the child who is about to be born has no time to take care of anything else.

After all, if the child in the womb of the imperial concubine Shen is a boy, then Daming will not only give birth to a queen, but also very likely to give birth to the new prince of Daming!

Therefore, in recent times, everyone has tried their best to find out the preferences of the imperial concubine Shen, the purpose of which is to take this opportunity to get closer to the imperial concubine, no, the future queen.

There was no sound in the cabinet except the rustle of paper.

Time passed slowly, perhaps because he was tired, but he saw Yan Song put aside the processed letter in his hand and began to close his eyes and recuperate.

Recently, everything that has happened has been replaying in his mind like a slideshow.

First, Ma Ningyuan's case caused a stir in the capital, and even involved Hu Zongxian, and then His Majesty sent someone to the mansion late at night and gave an order to sacrifice Ma Ningyuan, and then it was ......

Just as Yan Song closed his eyes and recuperated, he only heard Xu Jie's voice on the side: "By the way, do you know the news that His Royal Highness King Jing will return to the capital in a few days?" ”

When Yan Song heard this, he opened his eyes suddenly, looked in the direction where Xu Jie, and asked, "Elder Xu Ge, you just said that His Royal Highness King Jing will return to the capital in a few days?" ”

Xu Jie took in the nervous look on Yan Song's face, chuckled, and immediately spoke: "Well, that's right, it is said that His Majesty personally sent someone to take a trip to King Jing's fiefdom De'an with a holy decree!" ”

If you have to make a list of the most hated people for King Jing, then Yan Song must definitely be in the first place deservedly.

After all, when King Jing needed help the most, Yan Song abandoned him without hesitation!

It was precisely because of Yan Song's behavior that King Jing ended up going to the fief to become a vassal and completely lost the possibility of competing for the prince!

For King Jing's return to the capital, Xu Jie was naturally happy to see it.

Although King Jing was able to stay in the capital for a short time, he may not be able to use it, after all, King Jing can be said to hate Yan Song to the core.

At that time, with a little use, Yan Song will be able to get into trouble.

After all, only when Yan Song was in trouble and he was too busy to take care of himself, could his side be able to implement the plan more smoothly.

After Yan Song learned the news that King Jing was about to return to the capital from Xu Jie's mouth, he looked like he was in a state of reluctance, and this appearance lasted until the next value.

After the next duty, I saw Yan Song, Yan Shifan father and son, walking slowly towards the place where the sedan chair was parked one after another.

Yan Shifan saw that Yan Song looked like he was not giving up, so he immediately mustered up the courage to step forward and said cautiously: "Father...... Father, are you worried about His Royal Highness King Jing's imminent return to the capital? ”

When Yan Song heard this, he paused, turned to look at Yan Shifan, and said slowly: "Yan Shifan, you should know what kind of person King Jing is, right?" ”

When Yan Shifan heard this, after thinking for a while, he immediately responded: "Father, His Royal Highness King Jing is a narrow-minded person who is determined to repay him, if you categorically rejected his request, he will definitely hold a grudge and ponder how to take revenge on you!" ”

When Yan Song heard this, he nodded, and then said: "Alas, yes, although King Jing has gone to the fief to become a feudal domain, and his power has been greatly reduced, there are many officials in the court who have received his favor at the beginning, and these people should not be underestimated!" ”

"It's just a weekday, but now is the most critical time, and there must be no accidents!"

Then, I saw Yan Song withdraw his gaze from Yan Shifan's body, look at the scenery in the distance, and then admonished: "Tell Luo Longwen that they all wipe their butts clean, don't let people catch the handle!" ”

For Yan Song's advice, Yan Shifan didn't dare to disobey it in the slightest, immediately lowered his head, and responded respectfully: "Yes, father, the child understands!" ”

……

After seven days and seven nights of day and night, Hu Zongxian's ship finally arrived in the capital.

At this time, it was getting late, and after the ship stopped at the dock, I saw Hu Zongxian coming down from the sampan under the escort of the guards.

Looking at the towering city walls in the distance, the paved stone and brick floors, the neat roads, and the scattered buildings around him, Hu Zongxian's long-sealed memory gradually recovered.

"The last time this official came to the capital, it was because of the incident of destroying the embankment and flooding the fields, and he came to the capital to report to His Majesty in person!"

After Hu Zongxian finished sighing, he saw Gao Hanwen also get off the sampan of another ship, come to Hu Zongxian's side, and salute him respectfully.

"Where do you plan to stay next, Xiaguan has an idle mansion in the capital, it's better to ......"

"There's no need to be so troublesome, the official plans to go to the post station for a temporary stay for one night first!"

When Hu Zongxian heard Gao Hanwen's words, he waved his hand and rejected his proposal.

When Gao Hanwen heard this, a trace of regret flashed on his face, and then, he came back to his senses, lowered his head, and responded respectfully.

"Since the lord has decided, then the lower officials don't force it too much, my lord, let's leave it at that!"

"Hmm."

After Gao Hanwen bowed to Hu Zongxian, he left directly.

Then, I saw Hu Zongxian retract his gaze, turned around, looked at the guards around him, and commanded.

"Let's go to the station!"

"Yes, sir!"

Afterwards, Hu Zongxian took a sedan chair and marched towards the post station in the capital that specially received officials.

Soon, the news of Hu Zongxian's arrival in the capital reached Jiajing's ears through Lu Fang.

In the Qianqing Palace, after Jiajing learned the news from Lu Fang's mouth, a trace of excitement flashed on his face, and he said something to confirm.

"Lu Fang, you mean that Hu Zongxian has arrived in the capital?"

"Yes, Your Majesty, the ship that Hu Zongxian was on has arrived in the capital, and at present, Hu Zongxian has stayed in the post house in the capital!"

In the face of Jiajing's inquiry, Lu Fang didn't dare to hide anything, and immediately told everything he knew.

Then, I saw Jiajing wave his hand, withdraw his gaze from Lu Fang's body, and commanded.

"Well, I know, you should send someone to tell him immediately, and when you are rested, you can come back to see me!"

"Obey, Your Majesty, the slave will send someone forward!"

After Lu Fang responded, he didn't stay in the Qianqing Palace for too long, and immediately left.

On the other side, after Hu Zongxian settled in the post station, he immediately sent someone to inquire about what major events had happened in the capital recently.

Not long after, when the person sent out to inquire about the news came back, he brought back a very bad news - not long ago, Ma Ningyuan's case was turned over, and there was a lot of uproar in the capital!

At present, the imperial court has sent officials to Zhejiang to investigate the case!

After Hu Zongxian learned the news, his whole person suddenly became worried.

At this time, Hu Zongxian was not only worried about Ma Ningyuan's fate, but also didn't know how to face Jiajing next.

After all, no matter how you say it, Ma Ningyuan is also his student of Hu Zongxian, and now that this incident has happened, he, who is a teacher, must be to blame!

At this moment, the people in the palace came to the post station and relayed what Jiajing had said to Hu Zongxian as it was.

After the father-in-law left, I saw Hu Zongxian sit back in the chair and muttered to himself: "After you have rested, will you go to see Your Majesty?" ”

Then, I saw Hu Zongxian suppress all the chaotic thoughts in his mind, picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and said secretly.

"Well, let's go see the teacher and ask him what he does, right?"

Beijing, Yanfu.

At this time, Yan Song was sitting behind the bookcase, processing the remaining official documents of the day, when there was a knock on the door from outside.

Seeing this, Yan Song put down the brush in his hand and followed the order.

"Come in!"

The voice fell, only to hear a 'squeak', the door of the room was pushed open, and the butler then walked in, leaned down, and reported respectfully.

"Elder Yuyan Ge, not long ago, Hu Zongxian has arrived in the capital, and he is currently staying at the post station!"

"What are you talking about, Hu Ruzhen has arrived in the capital?"

After Yan Song learned the news from the butler's mouth, he suddenly got up from his seat and asked tremblingly.

"Yes, Elder Yan Ge!"

After the news was confirmed, Yan Song's whole person relaxed, and immediately, he saw him caressing his beard and sighing to himself: "Okay, good!" (End of chapter)