Chapter 204: How much does a marshal cost?

The news about Qin Lei was very accurate. Five days later, the imperial edict arrived at Jingzhou Prefecture and ordered Qin Lei to set off before the end of the month, without any praise or criticism.

Qin Lei received the imperial edict and smiled at the eunuch who sent the imperial edict and said, "I have been away from the capital for a long time and is in a remote place. Please tell me why there is no imperial edict to the gentry, officers and soldiers in the south yet?"

The eunuch who passed the imperial eunuch was Qin Lei's old acquaintance in the capital, Hu Chuanyi, the manager of Hualinyuan, said with a flattering smile: "Prince, you don't know anything. When I left the palace, the capital was almost quarreling about the south."

Qin Lei chuckled with an 'oh', and said, "Let me explain and relieve my boredom."

Hu Chuanyi quickly nodded and said, "Wen Xiang believes that southern officials are corrupt and abused the law and oppressed the people on weekdays, which led to the great unrest. Therefore, he advocated strict handling, and since the governors of the two provinces have been demoted, they have been dismissed from their posts and investigated." Seeing that Qin Lei's face was not good, he quickly smiled and said, "Don't be angry, our emperor believes that although southern officials are guilty of being in prison, the south is full of devastation and is in ruins. It is the time to use people. It is not advisable to deny all the officials who are familiar with the situation in the south and have been tested in the war. They should give them a chance to reform themselves."

Qin Lei said with great interest: "Have you ever had a quarrel?"

Hu Chuanyi said with a pleasing look on his face: "Are you here to ask you to go back and make a statement?" He said seriously: "Prince, Your Majesty has a verbal order for you."

Qin Lei cursed in his heart when he heard this. Just as he was about to get up and kneel down, Hu Chuanyi smiled flatteringly and said, "There are only you and my servants in this room, how dare you kneel?"

Qin Lei laughed and said, "Xiao Hu has a future, I like it. Remember to go to the account to pay 10,000 taels of silver pocket money before leaving. I will reward you."

Hu Chuanyi thought to himself, your kneeling is really valuable, but he also knows that Qin Lei’s money is not that easy to get. He knelt down and said, “I will thank you, the prince. If you have any problems in the future, please give me instructions. I will go through fire and water and never give up.”

Qin Lei smiled and asked him to get up. Hu Chuanyi then cleared his throat and said seriously: "The emperor said: Just come back, your father needs your help. Don't worry about not being able to get that stall, no one can take it. Qin this."

Qin Lei was quite satisfied with the emperor's oral order, so he took this trick. After hearing this, he said in a deep voice: "My son received the order." Then he asked Hu Chuanyi: "How do you talk about the Lone King in Beijing now?" His image propaganda plan is not only aimed at the south, but also has a large number of people in Zhongdu to cooperate with the action. Guantao is responsible for this matter. Of course, he is not good at boasting. Every time Qin Lei writes a letter to ask, he just answers "smooth", "very good effect", and never gives a specific description, which makes Qin Lei very curious.

Hu Chuanyi stretched out his thumb and laughed, "The prince is now the number one person hotly discussed in Beijing," and said silly, "It is said that many daughters in Beijing are asking if you have a lover. The four major women's clubs, including Mulan Society and Qiuju Society, also named you the No. 1 rich son-in-law of the Qin Dynasty at the big party last month..."

Qin Lei blew and laughed and scolded: "Where do you get the main topic? "

Hu Chuanyi quickly nodded and said, "Since the Golden Palace halberd shot General Li, your every move has become the focus of our family members. Whether you are riding alone into the Jiang camp, seeking 100,000 elite soldiers from the Marshal, or playing with the Southern Barbarians in their palms while chatting and laughing, destroying the bandits of the two provinces and instantly, they are all talked about by the capital."

As he spoke, he said with admiration: "Especially the immortal style of falling into Xiangyang Gaocheng with your own strength has made the gentry and nobles from all over the country, and the people are fascinated and fascinated.

It is said that the garden on the Yudai River has been arranged into a play. Now the book has been written and the rehearsal is being stepped up. Maybe you can still catch up with the premiere when you go back."

Qin Lei laughed and said, "Then I have to go and have a look. Xiao Hu Yuan is here to work hard. Go and take a shower and rest. I will wash you tonight." The eunuch is the most evident person in the world. Hearing this, he quickly got up and said he was tired, and followed Huang Zhao down to wash and not mention it.

Qin Lei ordered Shi Gan to find Qu Yanwu and Zhuo Wenzheng. The court delayed announcing their actions to the two, which made them feel anxious and restless. For earlier news, they even lived in the villa since Qin Lei returned and did not go back, so they soon arrived at the study.

The three of them spent day and night together, and there were not so many false gifts. After they sat down, Qin Lei said directly: "I have read the imperial edict..." The two of them already knew that the angel had come today and had been restless all morning. Seeing that Qin Lei's face was not good, their hearts suddenly became cold, and they sat on the chair and became at ease.

Qin Lei said helplessly: "The court recruited the lonely and returned to Beijing and set off soon. But he did not mention any of the matters of you."

After hearing this, Qu Yanwu sighed and said with a wry smile: "The governors and governors of the two provinces have been hanging in the air for more than a month, which is really unheard of." Zhuo Wenzheng also sighed: "The officials below still hold a lot of documents to be handed over every day, and there are still many problems to be handed over. The officials know that now all the waste is booming and have to seize the day, but the reputation is not right, and the officials are really embarrassed."

Qin Lei said firmly: "Zhuo Fuxiu has to make things difficult for you, you must not leave Jiangbei alone. Let me tell you the truth, you are the best candidate for Guard Mu Jiangbei in His Majesty. As long as there is no major change, you will have to be at least two full positions in this position." This is not Qin Lei's random words of Kuan Zhuo Wenzheng's heart, but the original words of Emperor Zhaowu before leaving the capital that day.

Zhuo Wen's face looked better and laughed: "If this is the case, why not sell Wen Zheng's life to the royal family?" The appointment and removal of court officials have always been controlled by Wen Yanbo. He was skeptical about whether Emperor Zhaowu could fulfill his promise.

But no matter what, he still missed him and felt much better. He glanced at Qu Yanwu and looked sad, and then asked softly: "Prince, I don't know Duke Qu..."

Qin Lei smiled at him and said, "I talk to Duke Qu alone." Zhuo Wenzheng stood up and left. There was only Qu Yanwu left in the room. Qin Lei stood up and sat on Zhuo Wenzheng's chair and whispered: "Mr. Tuo, the position of Governor of Jiangbei is probably about to change hands."

Although Qu Yanwu was mentally prepared, he still felt thrust after hearing this, and he barely squeezed out a smile and said hissing: "For such a big thing in the south, you must always be responsible. It is a blessing to be able to protect the next one."

Qin Lei patted his trembling right hand and smiled and said, "Do you still remember the promise I made with you a few months ago?"

How could Qu Yanwu forget the promise of the assistant? He was always looking forward to that day in his dreams, and forced himself to smile and said, "Of course I won't forget it."

Qin Lei pressed his hand hard, looked at him with his eyes and said, "This agreement is still counted."

Qu Yanwu laughed and said, "Your Majesty doesn't need to comfort Yanwu. You can escape unstoppable. You will be happy when you go home to play with your grandchildren. Yanwu is already very grateful to you, so you don't need to apologize."

Qin Lei said funnyly: "I said you old Qu, why are you so pessimistic? If you can't be a foreign official, you won't be a Beijing official, so just wait to enter Beijing."

Qu Yanwu opened his eyes and said, "Isn't the prince joking?"

Qin Lei said with a light chirping: "Now the officials in Beijing seven have become Wen Yanbo's gangs. If Wen falls, the Qin Central will even be paralyzed. The Gu King has long written to his Majesty to explain the interests of his Majesty. The emperor also agreed with Gu's view, asking Gu to find a local official who has a good official voice, a high status, strong ability, and has no connection with Wen Thief to enter Beijing. He has an important task to entrust his responsibilities." As he said that, Qu Yanwu, whose face was gentle, blinked and said, "When Gu thought about this, wouldn't he just say Duke Qu? I'll recommend you."

Qu Yanwu finally smiled and said, "Your Highness is a mischievous praise. I wonder what kind of errand it is?" As he said, he felt a little embarrassed about his transformation too quickly, and said embarrassedly: "I have been uneasy these days, and I have lost my composure for a while, and I have called the prince laughing at me."

Qin Lei waved his hand and smiled, "It's okay, it's okay, what's our relationship? If you hide it, that's really unhappy." Then he apologized, "As for the errand, it's hard to say now. I have to go back to Beijing to ask His Majesty before you know. You just need to remember our appointment as the Chief Superintendent, and still count it."

Qu Yanwu knew that Qin Lei was not convenient to say, so he didn't ask questions. He laughed and said, "It's good to go back. The lower officials don't have to govern Qiao Zhuo and others. Their home is in the south. The lower officials are authentic Kyoto people."

Qin Lei smiled and said, "Yes, it's good to go back. At least from the perspective of an isolated person, I really hope that you can return to Beijing to help me. Then we will have a big fight together and fight against the old turtle Wen Yanbo."

Qu Yanwu was grunting and didn't know how to take it. He was a child of a noble family and a Jinshi, but he couldn't say such vulgar words. He could only laugh and said, "I've returned to Beijing and listened to the prince. Anyway, Qu's life has long been sold to the prince."

Qin Lei sipped water and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Qu has been in the ups and downs of officialdom for decades, and he has seen all the warmth and coldness of human feelings, but after returning to Beijing, you will inevitably be isolated by most people in the court. It is better to prepare mentally early."

Qu Yanwu licked his dry lips, picked up the teacup to moisten his throat, and smiled and said, "The prince is too worried. Although Yanwu is from the north, he is an official in the south and has long been regarded as a southern barbarian. It is not because of you and Your Majesty, and it is also unpopular."

Qin Lei nodded and said with a gentle voice: "It's so good, don't worry, life will gradually get better. Those who look down on us will come back sooner or later to lick our stinky boots."

Qu Yanwu laughed and said, "I am sweating." The two looked at each other and laughed.

After laughing, Qin Lei wiped his tears and said, "You may be able to go back during the Chinese New Year. Before that, you have to help Gu take care of several people." As he said that, he whispered outside the house: "Shi Gan, call Ma Nan and others in."

After a while, Ma Nan, Zhu Gui, Cheng Siyuan and Ma Kan entered one after another, first saluted Qin Lei respectfully, and then greeted Qu Yanwu.

Qin Lei pointed to Zhu Gui and Cheng Siyuan and said to Qu Yanwu: "You also know that I have a People's Consciousness Department under my command, which is in charge of gathering the world's customs and people's consciences. If the strategy is right, it will definitely be of great use. These two will leave the Southern Department of the People's Consciousness Department. If you are not familiar with the place, Qu Du will also take care of it." Qin Lei himself also has a set of "Skynet". Once it is established and improved, it will be spread throughout all provinces in the country, as well as major cities in Qi and Chu, and can completely replace the People's Consciousness Department.

But Qin Lei has already tasted the benefits of pretending to be public and private, and drawing energy from the People's Consciousness Department. It can be said that his Skynet was quickly spread out with the convenience of the People's Consciousness Department. Therefore, he not only kept the development of the People's Consciousness Department, but also had to set up branches across the country with great fanfare. It is the kingly way to supplement and monitor each other, one public and one private, one bright and one dark, and complement each other and monitor each other.

Zhu Gui is naturally the head of the Southern Department of the People's Contemporary Department in the future, and is also the chief of the Jiangbei Bureau. Cheng Siyuan will serve as the chief of the Shannan Bureau. The two of them already knew their mission and saluted Qu Yanwu respectfully. Qu Yanwu did not dare to neglect him. After hearing this, they gave a few encouragements and retreated.

Qin Lei called Ma Nan over again and smiled at Qu Yanwu, "This kid is Gu's former chief of guards. Unfortunately, he was too restless and kicked out by Gu. Duke Qu see what errands are appropriate to arrange for him?" Zhu Gui and Cheng Siyuan were officials and were not subordinate to Qu Yanwu, so Qin Lei only introduced it. But Ma Nan and Ma Kan were Qin Lei's family generals, but they didn't want to discuss it with others and came to Jiangbei.

Qu Yanwu asked with a smile: "The prince wants him to follow the civil and military?"

"Wen, both are." Qin Lei said lightly.

Qu Yanwu thought for a while and pondered: "There are ten officials below the middle level in the south. This is a good time to enter. I just don't know what channels the prince wants the two to enter the government?"

"Exclusion." Qin Lei said without hesitation, and said with a wry smile: "I am afraid that he will have the next life if he passes the imperial examination. Wen Yanbo has all the power to recruit the court, so he has to come up with this bad plan."

When aristocratic families were in power, the imperial examination was not the only way to enter the officialdom, nor even the main way. In the Qin Dynasty, the four methods of imperial examinations were carried out in parallel. The imperial examinations were the only way to enter the officialdom of common people, but few people could become prefects. However, the children of the gentry were also proud of being Jinshi. Once they could pass the imperial examinations, they would be just around the corner as long as they did not make big mistakes. But the two horses were just a rough understanding of literature, so they would not even think about it.

Yin Bu is a method for the court to take care of meritorious officials, and Erma is not qualified. Recommendation is also called "Search", which is the local government recommends their better-known person to the court. However, the recommended filial piety and honesty are over forty years old, and the two of them are the same age as this.

Therefore, only the recruitment and recruitment are left. The recruitment is divided into recruitment and removal. The recruitment is the central government directly selecting talents from the white body, installing carts and tying wheels, and adding silk to jade. It is very grand. Generally, only famous scholars can receive such treatment. Once the call is called, they will be at the center and reach the sky in one step. Even if Wen Yanbo does not grasp the right to recruitment, the two horses are not qualified to enjoy this treatment.

The removal is that local officials directly select talents and appoint officials as officials of the post, and the level is naturally much lower, but the advantage is that they only need to report to the central government, which is extremely convenient. If they are removed in the name of a provincial governor, except for their own posts, they can directly appoint the county magistrate at the highest level. No matter how high they are, the central government must agree.

"The county magistrate is not inferior. These two boys don't know anything. It's better to harm others." Qin Lei thought for a while and added: "Let them study with other county magistrates for three months first, and then give their responsibilities." He said, glared at Ma Nan and said in a deep voice: "When the good students can learn a little. If they don't do it well, get out of here. Don't harm the village, and let the Lone King be embarrassed." The two responded quickly.

In the next few days, Qin Lei went to Zhennan Military Camp and had a deep conversation with Marshal Bo Shang. Qin Lei was very worried that the theft of the drawings would have a bad impact on the old marshal. However, Bo Shang was separated but the old god was there. He was not nervous at all and advised Qin Lei not to worry about this matter.

After finishing these long and short stories, Qin Lei revealed his main purpose of visiting this time - Buying Man. Marshal Boshang listened to Qin Lei in amazement: "The 50,000 liang of the lieutenant is one, and five are alone; the 20,000 liang of the lieutenant is one, and twenty are the franchise; the team leads to 5,000 liang of the franchise, and fifty are all, and as for the 3,000 liang of the lieutenant, they are all worth as much as possible."

Marshal Boshang swallowed his mouth and patted his head hard, confirming that he was not dreaming. He had never seen people trafficking, but people were buying and selling children, maids, servants, etc. He never thought that the soldiers of the Qin Dynasty could also be sold.

After pondering for a moment, he said to Qin Lei with a serious expression: "Prince, you underestimate our soldiers in the south of the town too much. How could I sell them just because of this little money?"

Qin Lei smiled and looked at Boshangby. He was not worried about the shortage of money. Boshangby, who was not willing to agree. Although he had the generous rewards he paid, Boshangby built a giant warship, which was purely a money-burning thing, how could he think that it was too much money?

Moreover, these officers are the standard equipment for the first army, and the Zhennan Army, or the Zhennan Army, have ten such armies, all of which are old troops that have been in the army for decades. Each army has even out some officers, which will not damage combat power, and can also make room for others to promote metabolism, and make the Zhennan Army full of vitality again.

Sure enough, Bo Shangbili said with a serious face: "Unless the lieutenant is 70,000 taels per capita, 40,000 taels per capita, 10,000 taels of the team, 5,000 in total, and 3,000 in total."

Qin Lei naturally didn't want to be the sucker, so the two bargained for a while and finally sold for 60,000 lieutenant, 30,000 lieutenant, 60,000 team leader, 40,000 ranks, and 30,000 ranks.
Chapter completed!