"In the sound of firecrackers, the spring breeze sends warmth into Tusu. Thousands of households always replace the new peach with the old one. "For thousands of years, the enthusiasm of the descendants of Yan and Huang for the New Year has never diminished. No, although there is still some time before the New Year, anxious people have successively pasted red Spring Festival couplets on their doors, and some street shops are also decorated with lights, and the breath of the Spring Festival permeates the entire capital.

On his fingers, Zhu Youzhu has been practicing Zuo for nearly five years. In the past few years, we have eradicated treachery, reused virtuous and virtuous, abolished harsh laws, lightly punished small endowments, strictly practiced diligence and thrift, and recovered rivers and mountains...... , Zhu Youzhu played a series of "combination punches" of Zhongxing Daming, and the atmosphere of the government and the opposition was renewed, and the government and the government were revitalized. However, frequent floods, droughts, and locust plagues in various places, constant harassment by foreign races on the border, and internal and external troubles made the young emperor realize that there was still a long way to go to achieve the peaceful and prosperous era of the emperor's great-grandfather "Renxuan" period. Therefore, his mood was far less festive and relaxed than the atmosphere outside the palace.

There is still about half an hour before the time of the last dynasty, Zhu Youzhu arrived at the Taihe Hall early, and on the bookcase in the side room of the palace, there are cabinet officials' "votes" and strips, which are all major events of the country that need "holy judgment" at the court meeting, and you must take a look at it first, and have a "number" in your heart. At this time, a scarlet Shu brocade note caught his attention. I saw that the song was written:

"The ministers are blessed by heaven, and they are not promoted. Fearful all night, Situ reported that Gai was not in a hurry to ask for relief to the victims and punish the corrupt. Last two years old, the lake was either drought or flood, the harvest failed, the poor people in Lijia were ten rooms and nine empty, the hungry people were screaming, and the number of displaced people increased. However, it is not that they do not give them relief, but those who do not tell them will not declare their virtues, and those who invade the moulds have not reached it, and the fishermen and hunters have to block it, and they will spend ten of them at the top and not get one of them. In particular, the Huangzhou Mansion has been hanging its position for a long time, and the government is lax, and the wind of reckless spending is even worse than that of Bepfu. The ministers supervised Huguang, and the duty should be the punishment of private invasion and the clearing of the branch, but it became a habit, and the ministers burned the ointment and the sundial did not help. Those who overstep their duties will be ridiculed on their behalf. Therefore, the minister implored my emperor to select talents and serve as the Huangzhou Mansion, so as to slander the corrupt officials and the grievances of the people. The minister does not know the taboo, and he is strict, and he is trembling and surpassing. Chantauru plays. ”

Zhu Youzhu read the song twice, and then fell into deep thought. Tauru's recital is not only a natural disaster, but also a man-made disaster. The post of Yin in Huangzhou Mansion has been vacant for a long time, and although the local government has repeatedly complained about it, the officials have been indecisive for a long time. Of course, it was not that the officials were deliberately delaying, but that ...... It is difficult for a good woman to cook without rice.

Zhu Youzhu took out a piece of rice paper from under the song, which was a two-sentence poem improvised by the day before yesterday when he came to the side room to take a rest and felt tired of his body: "Xi Jing adjusts the yuan to nourish this body, and this body is innocent when it is unharmed." At that time, because the court meeting was not over, I didn't have time to come up with the last two sentences, so I gave up halfway.

Zhu Youzhu picked up the wolf hair on the case and inadvertently picked up the ink. After a while, it seemed that he had gained, and he lifted the pen on the rice paper, and with a wave, he continued the next two sentences:

"The Zhou family has 800 Yanguangzuo, and the safety of the society is in danger. ”

At this time, the sound of the "official street drum" on the Wufeng floor came into the Taihe Palace, and Zhu Youzhu didn't seem to hear it.

"Your Majesty, it's time for the court. The attendant eunuch came over and reminded him sharply.

Zhu Youzhu put down the pen, straightened the "Wing Good Crown" on his head, and came to the Taihe Hall to accept the worship of the ministers.

After the mountain calls, as usual, it is "there is a book". The ministers of the three provinces, six ministries, five monasteries and two courts read according to the "regulations" prepared in advance, and then accepted the opinions, questions, interrogations and refutations of their colleagues, and finally the emperor made a holy judgment. For more than an hour, the ministers were no longer enthusiastic, Zhu Youzhu waved his hand, followed the eunuch a few steps forward, and shouted:

"Lord Wang of the Ministry of Officials, Lord Zhou of the Ministry of Households, Lord Min of the Metropolitan Inspectorate, and Lord Tu, followed the emperor to Yuntai to discuss matters, and the rest of the hundred officials retired from the court. ”

Wang Shu, the secretary of the ministry, Zhou Jing of the household department, Min Gui, the left capital of the Imperial Palace, and the right capital of the imperial history Tu Tu, followed the dragon chariot to Yuntai. After the monarch and the ministers sat down, Zhu Youzhu ordered the eunuch to take Tao Lu's note and said: "This is Hu Guangcheng's announcement of the political envoy Tao Lu Tao's note, and a few Aiqing will take a look." ”

Soon, the four of them finished reading, and the song returned to the emperor's hands.

"This evacuation comes from Huguang," Zhu Youzhu raised the song in his hand and said in a calm tone: "However, the problem is not only in Huguang? Natural disasters are serious, and man-made disasters are even worse! In the long run, the people will not be able to make a living, and the country will not be a country." Therefore, I invited the four Aiqing to come to Yuntai and discuss four words: famine relief and punishment of corruption. Aiqing, let's talk about it, what should I do?"

Zhou Jing, the head of the household department, was the first to speak, after all, he had two words in the four characters: "Your Majesty, in the four years of Hongzhi, although disasters have occurred frequently throughout the country, the disasters are relatively minor; In order to sympathize with the people and reassure the people, it has been planned to stop weaving in Zhejiang for one year, exempt Huguang Huangzhou, Chengtian, De'an, Yunyang, and Baoqing from tax grain for one year, and exempt Kaifeng from the autumn grain of the current year; at the same time, all relevant prefectures and counties have been ordered to open warehouses and release grain to help the hungry people. In the course of the relief, there were indeed 'encroachment' and 'fishing and hunting' incidents, and although the household department sent personnel to supervise the tour, the land was vast and the population was small, and because of the limitation of authority, the results were very small. The minister believed that it was necessary to strengthen inspections and vigorously control mediocrity and punish corruption, so as to stop the 'trend of reckless spending'. ”

Zhu Youzhu nodded slightly, did not speak, and only turned his gaze to the left capital Yu Shi Min Gui and the right capital Yu Shi Tu Tu.

"Your Majesty," Min Gui said, "what Lord Zhou said is very true, and it is the duty of the Metropolitan Procuratorate to punish corruption. Since the first year of Hongzhi, the imperial court has vigorously rectified the rule of officials, and the results are obvious to all. The disadvantages of Master Tao's negligence are mostly caused by Lijia. Although the Metropolitan Procuratorate has set up thirteen ways to supervise the imperial history 'Patrol on behalf of the heavens', there are only more than 100 people, and the officials who belong to the internal and external departments of the hundred divisions and serve the officials above the prefecture and county level can be picketed for the minor officials below the state and county level, but they are not able to do it. Please be enlightened. ”

Zhou Jing glanced at him and said, "Lord Min said this, but the word 'punishment of corruption' has been completely pushed away." ”

Min Gui smiled bitterly: "Lord Zhou, the lower officials don't want to push it." Huge country, counting these small officials in Lijia, that's thousands of officials, even if you split these one hundred and ten inspectors in half, you can't take care of it, right?"

Zhou Jing still wanted to raise the bar, but was stopped by Zhu Youjiao: "Wang Aiqing, do you have something to say?"

Wang Shu "coughed" and said: "The words 'famine relief and punishment of corruption' have nothing to do with the officials on the surface. But the emperor summoned his ministers to Yuntai together, which must have a deep meaning. It's just that the ministers are stupid, and they ask the emperor to make it clear. ”

"Well, let's talk about it. Zhu Youzhu took a deep breath and said, "Mencius said, 'The people are precious'. But if the people have no food for the hungry, the people will be displaced if they have no food, and if the people have no food and no lodging for a long time, they will be 'mobs', and the court cannot turn a blind eye. However, the relief to the victims should not be limited to helping their hunger, but also help them to stay and prevent them from being displaced. Therefore, the Ministry of Households, together with all prefectures and counties, is requested to seriously investigate and find out, and put forward a rescue plan as soon as possible. ”

"Obey. Zhou Jing bowed and responded.

Zhu Youzhu took a sip of the tea bowl, looked at Min Gui and Tu Yun and said: "The imperial court has set up a constitution, so it is important to send it to the ears and eyes, and it is the responsibility of strict discipline." In the past few years, the Metropolitan Procuratorate has picketed hundreds of officials and supervised various provinces, which can also be described as conscientious. At present, it is a habit to focus on supervising and severely punishing private invasions, so as to ensure the smoothness of relief and the purity of officials. ”

Min Gui and Tu Yun said in unison: "The ministers obey the order." However, this man ......"

Zhu Youzhu waved his hand and said, "Let's listen to me." Wang Aiqing, you can borrow 100 officials below the seventh grade in the three provinces, six departments, five temples and two courtyards, and give them the responsibility of 'patrolling the heavens on behalf of the sky', and cooperate with the thirteen provinces to supervise the imperial history to patrol the key states and counties, make decisions on major matters and small matters, and rectify the rule of officials and correct the political style during the period. ”

"Commandment. ”

"Also," Zhu Youzhu raised Yang Taolu's recital again, and asked, "What are you going to do in the 'hardest-hit area' of Huangzhou Mansion? ”

When Wang Shu heard this, he knew that Zhu Youzhu was talking about the selection of Yin for Huangzhou Mansion, and he immediately made a bitter face, and replied helplessly: "Your Majesty, there is no one to choose from in the hands of Weichen." Not only Huangzhou Prefecture, but also 210 state capitals in the country, and 112 miles of vacancies. ”

"In the second year of Hongzhi, the imperial court reopened the scientific examination, didn't it select a group of talents?

"Cough, Lord Zhou, this is not a seven-grade county order, but a five-grade and fourth-grade mansion. This batch of jinshi has been in the ranks for less than two years, so they have to be promoted step by step, right?" Wang Shu sighed.

"Lord Wang, when the court employs people, it is not appropriate to stick to the rules. For example, Chen Wenqi, who is capable of writing and martial arts, and who has made outstanding contributions, would have been awarded the title of General Xuanwu from the fourth rank if he had not used the gold medal to kill Diao Roller's father and son. If he is appointed to the post of Fu Yin, he will only be appointed at the same level, right?" Tu Yun, who had not spoken, said at this time.

Wang Shu thought so, and said bluntly: "What Master Tu said is right. Chen Wenqi is a native of Huangzhou Mansion and is familiar with the local geography and folk customs, if he goes to Huangzhou Mansion, he will definitely have a good performance. But he is the person that the emperor uses to 'meet the needs of the whole court', how dare the lower officials open this mouth?"

Tu Yun's words touched Zhu Youjiao. Yes, it turned out that officials were selected according to grades, so that the talents were cut off and the official positions were vacant. If we are not eclectic and select a group of people with both ability and political integrity from the new science and technology to serve in the state capital, it will indeed alleviate the difficulty of employing people. As for Chen Wenqi, when Xia Yao Yuntai asked for an edict that day, he also had the intention of letting him go outside, otherwise he would not have said a pun to Xia Yao, "For the minister, he has the responsibility of assisting the king in governing the country, and for the king, he also has the righteousness of taking care of the ministers and the family".

Hearing that Wang Shu admitted that he didn't dare to open this mouth, Zhu Youzhu smiled and said: "The government is short of money and thirsty for talent, isn't this exactly the 'need of the imperial court from time to time'?

When Wang Shu heard this, did the emperor agree? Hurriedly got up and said: "So, the emperor has given permission? "Say goodbye on your knees.

"Wang Aiqing," Zhu Youzhu stopped Wang Shu and said, "Tu Aiqing is reasonable, when the court appoints people, it is not appropriate to stick to the rules. The rule of the officials of Lijia cannot be completely pinned on the inspection of the imperial history, but also depends on the government and county to restrain it from time to time. In addition to the Huangzhou Prefecture, the rest of the prefecture capitals that lack personnel can also be selected from the current county magistrates and new science and technology scholars to be exceptionally promoted. ”

"Commandment. Wang Shu was overjoyed. In the past few years, in the office of the secretary of the ministry, the most scratching his head is at the state capital level, the lack of talents, vacancies, so that he does not dare to face the political envoys in various places, as if he owes them a debt.

Not only Wang Shu, but Zhu Youzhu is also frowning. After several ministers retired, he suddenly remembered that the New Year was another year, and it was time for the autumn season to start next year. This is a big deal, and you have to prepare for it in advance. Zhu Youzhu called the eunuch and instructed him to pass on the decree to the Ministry of Rites and discuss matters related to the township test in the year of Renzi, and Yuntai summoned him two days later.

However, the trees want to be quiet and the wind does not stop. Internal worries have not been eliminated, and external troubles have followed.

On this day, the early dynasty had just ended, Xu Pu, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, and Zhang Jun, the left attendant of the Ministry of Rites, were summoned to Yuntai to report to the emperor about the examination arrangements and examiner candidates for next year's autumn season.

The monarch and the ministers exchanged pleasantries for a while, and were about to get to the point, when they suddenly heard a rush of footsteps outside the Baohe Palace, and a person's voice came from far and near: "Minister Ma Wensheng has an urgent military report." ”

Without waiting for Zhu Youzhu to be called, Ma Wensheng had already appeared in the PTZ. He turned a blind eye to the officials of the Ministry of Rites, and said eagerly to Zhu Youjiao:

"Your Majesty, there is an emergency military situation. ”

Zhu Youzhu is worthy of being the king of a great country, and when he heard this, he was still calm and calm, and first instructed the eunuch beside him: "Give Master Ma a seat." Then he said to Ma Wensheng: "Ma Aiqing, don't worry, sit down and speak slowly." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Perhaps he found that he was out of shape, or he was infected by the emperor's calmness, after Marven sat down, he wiped his sweat with his sleeve to stabilize his mood and said:

"Emperor Qiyu, according to the military intelligence report sent back by the general military offices of Liaodong, Jizhou, Xuanfu, Yansui, Gansu and other towns, the little prince of Tatar took advantage of the disappearance of Ulihan to send envoys to Siam, Manchurian, Zhanbei, Humata and other vassal states to carry out large-scale activities, slander the Ming court, instigate the vassals to dissolve the relationship between the clans and the Ming dynasty, and encourage weak countries to form an alliance against the Ming ......"

"How can it be justified? Zhu Youzhu patted the seat.

It is reported that through lobbying and coercion, the little prince has introduced the northern Tatar chieftain Yibu Thorn into the Hetao area, and encouraged the Goljin tribe to lead the fire sieve to lead the troops to Monan, forming an alliance from Liaodong in the east to Helan in the west. In recent days, they have harassed Gansu in the west, Xuanfu in the east, and Liaodong in the east, frequently harassing the important towns on the nine borders of our country, and the defense line of the border guards is too long, and the troops are scattered, making it difficult to resist the blitzkrieg carried out by the Tatars in concentrated forces. ”

Zhu Youzhu saw that Ma Wensheng was silent, as if he was waiting for his "holy judgment", so he asked: "Ma Aiqing, what is the opinion of the military department?"

"Emperor Qi, the great grandfather once said, 'In an overseas barbarian country, those who are troubled by China must be punished. I use all barbarians to destroy small countries, block mountains and seas, and are isolated in a corner, and they are not Chinese patients, and I will never cut them down. However, Hu Rong in the northwest is a plague in China, and he must not be careful'. The Tatars, Wathorns, Uliangha and other tribes of the North despise my Ming Weide, covet my Ming territory, plunder my Ming property, and slaughter my Ming people. However, after the 'civil and engineering changes', the border equipment was slackened, and the offensive and defensive forces in northern Xinjiang changed positions. Therefore, Weichen believed that there were three countermeasures to strengthen the border defense in the north at present: First, in accordance with the old system of Hongwu and Yongle, the number of troops lacking in the guards in Liaodong should be supplemented in order to strengthen the garrison of the important towns on the eastern front; second, the "trilateral general system" should be implemented for the towns of Yansui, Gansu, and Ningxia to unify the defense of the western front, and once there is a police, they should respond to each other; third, the important land of Gyeonggi should be used to defend the northern captives, but the two towns of Datong and Xuanfu should be regarded as a barrier. Therefore, it is necessary to select a strong general to guard the middle line and ensure that Kyoto is safe. Ma Wensheng obviously thought it through and said his opinion in one breath.

"Well, Aiqing's words are very agreeable. I wonder if Ma Aiqing has a candidate for the 'three sides' of the general system and the central line?"

"Your Majesty, Yang Yiqing, the secretary of Nanjing Taichang Temple, once served as the deputy envoy of Shanxi and the deputy envoy of Shaanxi Province, served in Shaanxi for eight years, often inspected the border wars, and once criticized Yansui, Ningxia, and Gansu for the disadvantages of the police not helping each other. This person is eloquent and proficient in military affairs, and can be appointed as the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, and the general control of trilateral military affairs. ”

Zhu Youzhu thought for a moment, nodded and said, "According to Ma Aiqing's proposal, I will immediately draft the decree of the ministry." ”

"Your Majesty, Emperor. The two towns of Datong and Xuanfu are the fortresses of Kyoto Ping Domain, and they cannot be lost. The minister has an excellent candidate for the guard, I wonder if the emperor will agree?" Ma Wensheng said tentatively.

"Since she is an excellent candidate, why is Ma Aiqing flashing her words? Let's hear it. ”

"Chen Wenqi, a scholar from the Hanlin Academy, is an all-round talent in civil and military affairs, and Wei Zhenyidi, if this person guards the fortress in the middle road, the northern barbarians will be terrified, and the safety of the imperial capital can be guaranteed. ”

When Zhu Youzhu heard this, he shook his head and did not make a sound.

Ma Wensheng thought that the emperor had something wrong with Chen Wenqi's appointment, and hurriedly explained:

"Your Majesty, Datong and Xuanfu are important border towns, and each has a guard commanding envoy, if Chen Wenqi is in charge of the military affairs of Datong and Xuanfu, he should at least be awarded the post of commander of the three products. However, Chen Wenqi has been in the office for less than three years, and his promotion is too fast, so it is naturally difficult to convince the public. The minister still intends to seal him from the fourth rank of Xuanwu General, and grant the border defense Xuanfu envoy of Datong and Xuanfu two towns, the grade is not high, but it is the patrol on behalf of the sky, and it should be necessary. ”

Zhu Youzhu still shook his head and said, "I didn't think about what was wrong with Chen Wenqi's exceptional promotion, but I had already appointed him another way just now. ”

Hearing that Chen Wenqi had another appointment, Ma Wensheng asked in surprise: "Your Majesty, what position has Chen Wenqi been given?"

"The prefect of Huangzhou Mansion happens to be from the fourth grade. Zhu Youzhu smiled.

Ma Wensheng hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, please forgive Weichen for offending Tianwei." Chen Wenqi is a general of the city, and defending the border is the most appropriate appointment for him, so don't use it too much. ”

Xu Pu, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites on the side, was not happy, and then interjected: "Master Ma's words are wrong. 'Prefect', 'know a certain government'. How important are the prime minister's government of the army and the people, the education of the people, the persuasion of the peasants, the farewell to filial piety, the relief of disasters and injuries, the taxation of servitude, and the settlement of grievances and lawsuits?

When Ma Wensheng heard this, he knew that he had said the wrong thing in a hurry, so he hurriedly hugged his fist to Xu Pu and said:

"Never that, never that. The lower officials do not choose to speak, please your Excellency Haihan. Chen Wenqi is both a civil and military officer, and he is a rare talent whether he is in a strategic place or defending the territory. If he is made to lead the border defense and military affairs of Datong and Xuanfu towns, he may be able to ensure that the society is worry-free and the border is stable, and this role can be greater than governing a state and a government. ”

Ma Wensheng's words were sincere, and the actual situation was the same, Xu Pu didn't think much of himself, shook his hand and said: "Master Ma is worried about the country and the people, which is admirable. It's the officials who are careful, don't blame it. ”

Zhu Youzhu was very relieved to see that the two of them had reconciled, and said in a timely manner: "All of you Aiqing are the ministers of the imperial court, and no one can do it without the lack of cultural governance and martial arts." It's just that this mid-lane guard will be the general, and Master Ma still has to choose again. ”

Ma Wensheng insisted: "Weichen thinks that Chen Wenqi is indeed the best candidate for the town of Shoutong and Xuanzhongzhen, please think twice." ”

"It's just...... I have already made an order, how can I take back my fate?" said Zhu Youzhu in embarrassment. Emperor Chrysostom said that everything he said must be recorded, let alone a holy decree?

How do you know that Ma Wensheng never gave up, and asked: "Your Majesty, when did you issue the holy decree?

Zhu Youzhu didn't say a word, and glanced at the accompanying eunuch.

The attendant eunuch understood, and said sharply: "Master Ma, the holy decree is the seal that the official department drafted the day before yesterday and the celebrant stamped it yesterday, and the holy decree should be in the official department or on the way to Huguang." ”

Ma Wensheng listened to it and said, "Your Majesty, since this is the case, the holy decree has time to be withdrawn." ”

Zhu Youzhu was slightly displeased: "Why is Ma Aiqing so persistent? If there is no Chen Mou and his person, will there be no one to guard this Datong and Xuanfu?"

Ma Wensheng didn't seem to notice the emperor's anger, and said: "If there is no one in the world, it will naturally be different." The ancients said, 'people make the best use of their talents'. Since Chen Wenqi and his people are here, they should make the best use of them. Knowing people well and being only suitable for talents is related to the rise and fall of the country, and the emperor must not ignore it. ”

"But my will has been made, how can I take it back?" Zhu Youzhang's tone softened a little.

"Your Majesty, as long as Chen Wenqi has not received the order, Weichen has a way. Ma Wensheng said confidently.

"What's the solution?"

"The holy decree is announced, but the will is: Chen Wenqi is enshrined as General Xuanwu from the fourth grade, and the two towns of Datong and Xuanfu are awarded the post of border defense and propaganda envoy. ”

"You mean, change the will?" Xu Pu asked.

"There is only one holy decree, how can there be a replacement?" Ma Wensheng said seriously.

"Ahh Turned to Ma Wensheng's help, "Your Majesty, Lord Ma is loyal to the country, so you will be gracious." ”

The Ministry of Etiquette is in charge of etiquette, since Xu Pu has no objections, Zhu Youzhu felt a little calmer, and thought for a while before saying: "Ma Aiqing, since Xu Aiqing thinks that there is nothing wrong with this matter, I will rely on you." But as you said, there is only one decree, do you understand?"

"Weichen obeys the order, if the previous holy decree has been announced, the minister will find another person to guard Datong. Ma Wensheng said, that is, he drafted a holy decree on behalf of Yuntai, asked the emperor to review and seal, and returned to the military department with the holy decree.

Ma Wensheng called Qin Zong in the staff division and asked, "Lord Qin, does the staff have something important to do recently?"

Qin Zong knew that Ma Wensheng had something to send, so he replied: "My lord, there is nothing particularly important, even if there is something, our company and the staff and the chief can take charge of it alone." Humble duty is always at the disposal of your lords. ”

Ma Wensheng nodded with satisfaction and said, "There is a very important matter at the moment, which can only be handled by Lord Qin himself, so I have to work hard for you." ”

"Your Excellency, please command, and you will never give up your humble duties. ”

Ma Wensheng said with a smile: "It's not necessary to die, it's just a little hard." After that, he explained the matter of the decree to Chen Wenqi in detail, and finally explained in detail: "For Chen Wenqi and his family, there is only one holy decree, so you must travel day and night, before the decree official sends the holy decree to the political envoy of Hu Guangbu, intercept it, and go to the Shen Mansion——" Speaking of this, Ma Wensheng asked for the holy decree from his bosom and handed it over to Qin Zong, "Read this holy decree to Chen Wenqi." ”

Qin Zong carefully put the holy decree into his arms, got up and said, "Humble duty will not disgrace the mission. Time is pressing, and the lowly post is on the road. ”

Ma Wensheng sent Qin Zong to the door and advised: "Remember, be sure to intercept the holy decree before the herald sends it to the political envoy of Huguangbu. Otherwise...... "Ma Wensheng really didn't want to make this assumption, but he had to be prepared for what happened. He pointed to the holy decree in Qin Zong's arms and said in a deep voice, "You will quietly bring it back as if nothing had happened." ”

Qin Zong patted his chest and said, "Your Excellency, please rest assured, the humble post will definitely be ahead of the herald, and this matter will be handled seamlessly." ”

Qin Zong never expected that Wang Shu, the secretary of the Ministry of Shangshu, was worried about the delay in selecting the prefect of Huangzhou because of the repeated urging of Tao Lu, the political envoy of Huguang, and this time he was allowed by the emperor to release Chen Wenqi to take office, so he ordered the herald to rush to Huguang for 800 miles, and rushed to Huguang with stars and moons. Although Qin Zong was speeding all the way, he set off two days late, and finally couldn't catch up, and when he arrived at the Huguang Political Envoy Office, Tao Lu, the political envoy, had already gone to the Shen Mansion to preside over the marriage ceremony.