Chapter 321: They are all chickens and dogs
The inner hall of Wanshou Palace.

Every time Hai Rui mentioned a measure, Xu Jie felt heavier in his heart.

If Hai Rui really took office as the governor of Yingtian, officials in Southern Zhili would be in great trouble from then on.

The government officials can't even survive.

Who is willing to care about what happens to the people?

By then, Nanzhili will be a living hell.

The culprit is Hai Rui!

Look at the three fires Hai Rui mentioned.

The first thing is to improve the administration of officials.

Xu Jie could swear that Hai Rui's talk of rectifying the administration of officials would never be the same as what the court was currently doing, but would be implemented according to Hai Rui's own standards.

Anyone who commits illegal acts or engages in corruption will be severely punished by him.

Another blow to the powerful.

What's the meaning.

Who do you, Hai Rui, want to attack?
Not to mention that Hai Rui also had to appease the poor and weak.

He wants to care for the poor and weak, which means he wants to rob the rich to help the poor, that is, he wants to snatch the benefits from the current people and then distribute them to the peasants.

As such.

How can there be peace in the southeast?

However, the thought only flashed through Xu Jie's mind in an instant.

After hearing Hai Rui's words, Yan Song looked at the emperor on the platform with a smile on his face.

"Your Majesty, I think Hai Rui has made his point clear."

Jiajing also smiled.

This Hai Rui.

He should have said these three things before he took office and before he was even sure whether he would be promoted to the governor of Yingtian.

He is a man who dares to do things.

Jiajing was satisfied, and he looked at everyone present, and said, "The position of Left Censor-in-Chief of Nanjing Metropolitan Procuratorate is just right, and he will be appointed as the Governor of Yingtian, and the Governor of Grain Storage, the Superintendent of Military Affairs, and the Governor of Yingtian Prefecture."

As the emperor spoke.

Xu Jie lowered his head with his hands hanging down and closed his eyes silently.

Hai Rui clasped his hands together, raised his head and said in a deep voice, "I accept your order. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I will do my utmost to fulfill my duties!"

Jiajing waved his hand casually: "I will allow you to use the power of Nanjing Jinyiwei to submit memorials. I hope you can do your job well and do your job with all your heart!"

Hai Rui's eyes flashed.

The emperor even gave him the power to call upon the Embroidered Uniform Guard to submit memorials, which was a greater honor than that of ordinary provincial governors.

The reason for this may be that because of the thirty-two memorials I submitted last year, I was given special grace.

Only Yan Shaoting on the side was holding back his laughter, his eyes secretly glancing at Xu Jie who was lowering his head.

I don’t know what Ci Fu is feeling at this moment.

Hai Rui still bowed to express his gratitude.

Got here.

Today's topic has actually come to an end.

He was about to lie down on the platform, but his eyes were dim.

He spoke slowly: "The southeast is an important place for the imperial court's finances and taxes. The Yingtian Governor governs eleven prefectures and one state, half of which are places that Nanzhili relies on for finances and taxes."

What Jiajing said was absolutely correct.

During the Ming Dynasty, taxes were heaviest in the south of the Yangtze River, and taxes in the south of the Yangtze River were heavier than in the southeast, and taxes in the southeast were heavier than in Jiangsu and Zhejiang.

In the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas, the line from Yingtian Prefecture to Songjiang Prefecture is the place with the heaviest financial and taxation.

Just when everyone was still wondering why the emperor stated a fact.

Jiajing continued, "I hope that under the jurisdiction of the Yingtian Governor's Office, the finance and taxation can not only remain the same, but also increase in the future, so as to increase revenue for the country and fill the treasury!"

This is equivalent to the emperor giving Hai Rui a more specific task.

Hai Rui not only had to govern the eleven prefectures and one state under the jurisdiction of the Yingtian Governor's Office, and in addition to doing the three major things he mentioned, he also had to get more financial revenue for the court.

As for where Hai Rui can get more tax silver, that is Hai Rui's own business.

But obviously.

It is impossible for him to do anything to exploit the people.

The only way is to get more tax silver from the gentry and wealthy merchants.

Yan Shaoting couldn't help but feel moved.

But at this moment, Yan Song suddenly reached out and grabbed his arm.

Then Yan Song slowly stood up under Yan Shaoting's puzzled gaze.

After standing up, Yan Song finally let go of Yan Shaoting's hand and raised his arms and clasped his hands.

"Today, the emperor has shown great favor in promoting Hai Rui and appointing him as the governor of Yingtian. This is a blessing for Hai Rui. Since he became an official, Hai Rui has been honest and incorruptible, upright and incorruptible, and has never flattered his superiors or bullied his subordinates. Even if he is hated by his colleagues and officials, he will be able to fulfill the emperor's trust, appease the people, and benefit the common people because he has the emperor's trust. This is also the result of the emperor's good governance, and it is a blessing for the people under the Yingtian governor's rule."

Hai Rui raised his head again and looked at the old Prime Minister's back.

Everyone present understood that Yan Song was laying the groundwork for certain problems that might arise after Hai Rui took up the post of Governor of Yingtian.

Hai Rui was an upright official who never flattered his superiors or bullied his subordinates. So if he sat in the position of Governor of Yingtian, he would certainly incur the jealousy of others.

With the jealousy of others, it is inevitable that there will be criticisms against Hai Rui in the court, and it is even possible that someone will submit a petition to impeach Hai Rui.

Yan Song's words were undoubtedly an excuse for Hai Rui to get away with it.

Yan Shaoting then realized why Old Yan interrupted him just now.

Now it’s better to say less and make fewer mistakes.

Everything will be done only after Hai Rui takes office as the governor of Yingtian.

Jiajing hummed loudly.

"The elder is right!"

"Hai Rui, just go ahead and do your work with confidence. I and the elders are here in the court. Even if there are slanders, I and the elders will be able to make the clear judgments."

As he spoke, Jiajing realized that Hai Rui was still kneeling on the ground.

He immediately waved and said, "You get up too."

Hai Rui bowed his head and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

After finishing speaking, Hai Rui stood up.

He had mixed emotions.

It's really hard to digest in a short period of time.

However, Jiajing looked at Hai Rui with a smile and said, "But Hai Rui."

Hai Rui looked up in confusion: "I am here."

Jiajing smiled and said, "But you have such a stubborn temper. You should change it occasionally. It is normal for officials to have different political views from top to bottom. Even... even I often think that the thoughts of the elders are more reasonable than mine."

Say it.

Jiajing stared at Hai Rui with a dim gaze.

"Do you understand?"

Hai Rui pursed his lips slightly, frowned slightly, and looked thoughtful.

Not long.

He nodded and said, "I understand. Your Majesty's teachings will be etched in my mind."

Jiajing laughed loudly, opened his arms and looked at everyone present.

"Look."

"Hai Rui is not really as stubborn as those people below you say."

"This also means that you can understand the truth and the ways of the world."

Yan Song and others naturally cooperated with the emperor's self-praise with a smile on their faces.

Only Yan Shaoting muttered a few words in his heart.

If Hai Rui could really remember your words, old Taoist priest, he would not be Hai Gangfeng. His few worldly wisdoms were all used on you, old Taoist priest!

Yan Shaoting couldn't help but turn around and glance at Hai Rui.

really.

Then he saw a look in Hai Rui's eyes that was rarely seen before.

When Hai Rui saw Yan Shaoting turning his head, he immediately blinked and his eyes returned to normal.

He even looked away somewhat embarrassedly, not daring to meet Yan Shaoting's gaze.

Yan Shaoting sneered in his heart.

It was exactly what I thought.

Today, Hai Rui used all of his few worldly wisdom on the old Taoist priest.

Until you walk out of the Wanshou Palace Hall.

Yan Shaoting still remembered the look in Hai Rui's eyes that he had seen before.

Hai Rui probably understood that he had been caught, and he was unwilling to get along with Yan Shaoting, and kept a distance from him.

Outside the Wanshou Palace.

Hai Rui bowed and said, "My dear ministers, I have just arrived in the capital. I am honored to receive your kind words and the trust of the emperor, who has appointed me as the governor of Yingtian. I will never forget the emperor's kindness, and I will never forget the court's orders. I will do my best to serve you when I take up my post in the south."

Different from most officials who were promoted in Beijing.

Hai Rui only said that he would do his best to follow the court's laws and regulations, but he did not thank his superiors for their cultivation.

Yan Song smiled and waved his hand: "The emperor's instructions must not be forgotten. When you take up the post of governor of Yingtian and govern a region, you must strictly abide by the laws, but you must also be more tactful and protect yourself, so that you will not have to worry about the future, and will not be secretly attacked and harmed by treacherous and mean people."

While speaking, Yan Song turned his head and looked at Xu Jie, Gao Gong and Yuan Wei who were beside him.

Yan Shaoting glanced at Xu Jie indifferently.

Who is Old Yan saying this to?

That person knows best.

At this time, Hai Rui no longer had the social skills he had just experienced in the Wanshou Palace.

He said in a muffled voice: "What the Lord is teaching me is that since I entered the court, I have always followed the laws of our court. I am not seeking wealth and honor, nor do I want to leave a name in history. I just want the people under my rule to have enough food and clothing, and not suffer from disasters or oppression. This time when I take up the post of Governor of Yingtian, I will act in the same way."

Gao Gong raised his eyebrows, waved his hand, and said loudly: "Just do it with confidence! If there are unjust officials who you can't handle, please report to the court. I am now following the order to rectify the administration of officials throughout the country. I don't believe that anyone is so stubborn as to dare to go against the court!"

Gao Gong said it bluntly.

He looked as if he would severely punish anyone who dared to break the law.

But it is indeed the case.

The plan to rectify the administration of officials was decided at the end of last year. More than half a year has passed since the beginning of the year, and a large number of officials in the court have indeed been investigated and punished.

It can be said.

Gao Gong was indeed ruthless. No illegal official could escape legal punishment.

Yuan Wei was even more excited and said, "Taiwan Governor Hai, just rest assured. As Gao said, you can just do your job with confidence. Those corrupt officials are nothing but chickens and dogs in front of the court. The court is rectifying the administration of officials. If these people do something like a clown, they are just selling their heads. The court will definitely investigate their crimes one by one!"

He just finished speaking.

Gao Gong immediately frowned slightly and glanced over.

This Yuan Fanzhong!
I never said that those corrupt officials were nothing but chickens and pottery dogs, let alone that they were just selling their heads for profit.

However, what he said is true.

Xu Jie remained silent.

Who is the chicken and dog!

Who is the one who is putting up a bid and selling the first place again!

It might as well be made clear!

Is this a veiled attack?

No reason.

Xu Jie had begun to become suspicious.

Yan Shaoting looked at the suspicious Xu Jie, but smiled and said, "Lord Xu, now that the post of Governor of Haifu has been decided, I will return to Nanzhili soon. Do you have any instructions?"

The voice just fell.

Xu Jie looked over immediately.

This Yan Shaoting.

Seriously, whichever pot you don’t want to open and pick up!
Even Yan Song couldn't help but glance sideways at his eldest grandson.

This eldest grandson is good in every way except that he is too impatient. He never leaves a grudge unresolved and he prefers to take revenge in person.

Xu Jie raised his head and turned his gaze to look at Hai Rui: "In the officialdom, once interests are involved, it has always been extremely dangerous. Regardless of whether the person is a small-time official or a traitor.

"The governor of Hai is going south to take up his post this time. He is entrusted with the emperor's order, but he must think twice before doing anything. This is not only to ensure that his administration is correct and does not harm the people, but also to protect himself from being tainted by corruption.

Local officials are everywhere, and the governor of Hai just took power. He must know that being too strong will lead to being decisive. An official should be like water, following the flow, quietly and without causing any waves, and he has achieved his goal. "

This is a statement of a very high level.

However, what Xu Jie really wanted to express was expressed clearly.

Hai Rui turned his eyes away, clasped his hands together, and said in a muffled voice, "Thank you Lord Xu for your instructions. Since I became an official, I have heard that Lord Xu was the magistrate of Yanping in Fujian. He educated the people, destroyed obscene temples, reformed the silver payment method, rectified the government administration, and prevented corruption by clerks. In addition, because of the serious illegal mining in Fujian, Lord Xu personally led the local militia and soldiers, took the lead, and went through storms to put down the illegal mining! This time, I will take Lord Xu as an example to govern the eleven prefectures and one state under the jurisdiction of the Yingtian Governor's Office!"

As soon as Hai Rui said this, Xu Jie was stunned.

It was not possible for Hai Rui to know so clearly about his past experience as an official.

But at this very moment.

Hai Rui brought up his experiences as an official in Yanping, Fujian, and compared them with the present situation.

This was an unreserved slap that hit Xu Jie hard in the face.

When you, Lord Xu, were just a magistrate, you could personally lead soldiers to crack down on the tyrants who illegally mined minerals. How come you don't have such courage now?

Yan Shaoting suppressed his laughter and glanced sideways at the vast blue waters of Taiye Lake not far away.

It's time to confront someone in person.

You have to see Haigang Peak!

Xu Jie held his mouth tightly, and the anger swirled in his chest for several times. He then let out his breath silently and said, "I think the governor has made up his mind. I hope the governor will put the country first and never forget the emperor's grace."

Done.

Xu Jie bowed to Yan Song, Gao Gong, and Yuan Wei and said, "Lord Yan, Minister Su, and Fan Zhong, the cabinet is busy with many things. We..."

Yan Song narrowed his eyes and waved his hand: "State affairs should be put first."

After saying this, Yan Song turned and looked at Hai Rui.

"Gangfeng..."

Hai Rui immediately clasped his fists and bowed.

Yan Song smiled slowly and said, "I am much older than you, so I will call you Gangfeng. Take a good rest in the capital these few days and walk around. When you are about to leave for your new post, let this brat of mine tell you that I will treat you to a drink before you leave for your new post in Yingtian."

This was said in front of everyone.

It was purely a farewell drink.

No one took it seriously.

Hai Rui clenched his fists and bowed deeply: "Hai Rui thanks you for your kindness, I will never forget it. I offer you a glass of wine before I go south to take up my post."

Yan Song narrowed his eyes, smiled, and said several good words in a row. Then he led Xu Jie, Gao Gong and Yuan Wei to Wenyuan Pavilion.

In front of the gate of Wanshou Palace in Xiyuan.

Only Yan Shaoting and Hai Rui were left.

This time, Hai Rui finally had no way to escape.

Yan Shaoting spoke softly with a smile on his face.

"Hai Futai?"

"I wonder when you plan to take up your post in Yingtian?"

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