As the prefect of Shuntian, although he is nominally the prefect of the prefect, in fact, the power of the prefect of Shuntian Prefect is still very large. Although the class of Shuntian Prefecture is not high, it is difficult to make a final decision on many things. However, the prefect of Shuntian can go directly to the palace to meet the king.

This alone is not something that others can compare with. Of course, the privileges of the Shuntian Prefecture are more than that.

You should know that Shuntian Prefecture is a third-rank official and is definitely a senior official in the court. He is not allowed to change a position of governor. It is not impossible to be the Minister of the Sixth Ministry, and it is even directly promoted to the Minister of the Sixth Ministry.

However, the position of Shuntian Prefecture is too easy to get into trouble.

The prefectures attached to the provincial capital of Guo are the most difficult to do, let alone places like Shuntian Mansion.

Of course, it is certain that the prefectures in the city are highly qualified, just like the current prefect of Shuntian Prefecture or the senior official of the capital city in later generations. If your status is low and no one treats you as a dish, no one will take care of you and you will be able to do anything.

You should know that the capital cities in later generations are not ordinary high-end ones.

Zhang Guoyan started to be the prefect of Shuntian in the ninth year of Wanli, and this year it was the sixth year. It can be said that he had two terms. If nothing unexpected happens, it has reached a turning point.

Either you have to advance one step, go to the six ministries or the nine ministers, or go out to the local government as a governor, which is also considered a promotion. If you are a governor, it will be quelled, which is actually a half-level derogation.

When Zhang Guoyan was summoned by the emperor, he was also a little confused.

Although he was the prefect of Shuntian Prefecture for six years, Zhang Guoyan was not a favorite minister of the emperor. This was the first time such as this private summoning. When Zhang Guoyan entered the palace, he was still very nervous.

You should know that when you enter the palace, you are not always promoted, and there are many things that you will die without a complete body.

When Zhang Guoyan walked in, Zhu Yijun looked at him and had to sigh in his heart, Zhang Guoyan is really young! In fact, Zhang Guoyan is only fifty-two years old this year. When he was the prefect of Shuntian six years ago, he was only forty-six years old.

At this age, he is definitely a young senior official in the Ming Dynasty.

In later generations, the forty-six-year-old mayor or city senior official in Beijing is young enough.

"I am the Prime Minister of Shuntian Prefecture Zhang Guoyan, who will meet with Your Majesty!" Zhang Guoyan respectfully saluted Zhu Yijun and said loudly: "Long live Your Majesty."

Zhu Yijun smiled lightly and said, "Your dear, please do not give me any gifts!"

When Zhang Guoyan stood up straight, Zhu Yijun then said, "I have some things to discuss with you today!" As he said that, Zhu Yijun smiled kindly.

This was terrifying, and Zhang Guoyan was shocked and his heart was shocked.

Although he didn't have much contact with his own Majesty, Zhang Guoyan still knew about his Majesty's affairs and was definitely a strong young emperor. Especially after he pushed the officials and gentry to pay food together, the young emperor's power increased greatly.

For a minister like me, I am afraid that I will suffer if I use the word "control".

In fact, if you are an important minister of the imperial court like a cabinet minister or a six minister, it may be appropriate to use negotiation. Although I am the prefect of Shuntian, I still cannot afford the negotiation word.

But what does Your Majesty mean? It means that this matter is very difficult to deal with!

His Majesty felt embarrassed even when he was so difficult, so he used the word "discussion", but was it really a discussion? After understanding these things, Zhang Guoyan became nervous in an instant and bowed quickly and said, "But please give me instructions!"

Zhu Yijun looked at Zhang Guoyan and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, Zhang Guoyan is indeed a smart person!

"This is the thing. Civil servants have been trying it out in Daxing for a while. I think it's not bad. I want to promote it in Shuntian Prefecture and ask my dear your opinion."

Since you are a smart person, there is no need to beat the corners, just say it.

That's all?

Zhang Guoyan immediately breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to him, "Don't worry, leave this matter to me, I will definitely do it well!"

However, Zhang Guoyan still asked: "Your Majesty, some clerks in Shuntian Prefecture do a good job, very good. Can you convert them into civil servants? I am willing to protect them."

In fact, are there any capable people among the clerks? Of course there are, and there are still a lot.

It’s just that the mixture of fish and dragons, coupled with the hope of promotion, has made many clerks “degenerate”. If they are converted into civil servants and have the opportunity to be promoted, it will definitely be different.

Zhang Guoyan was willing to protect these people, but Zhu Yijun did not expect it.

In fact, it has been more than a day or two for civil officials to look down on clerks. It is really not easy for Zhang Guoyan to be willing to protect clerks as the prefect of Shuntian Prefecture, but Zhu Yijun is happy to see such a thing happen.

In fact, when the training of civil servants is just beginning, it is impossible to remove all clerks and replace them with civil servants.

First, there is not enough manpower, and second, it will also cause connection problems. It is inevitable to absorb some excellent people from the clerks. Zhu Yijun nodded and said, "It depends on what my dear minister said."

"You are back and prepare!" Zhu Yijun waved his hand and signaled that Zhang Guoyan could leave.

"I'm leaving!" Zhang Guoyan left Wenhua Palace after he left, and he was still a little uneasy. Could it be that it was really for the civil servants? But he was always uneasy, as if something was about to happen.

Zhu Yijun saw a smile on his face when Zhang Guoyan left.

"I'm sending the order to Hai Rui and Xu Wenchang to let them go to the palace to see you tomorrow." Zhu Yijun looked at Zhang Jing and spoke.

"Yes, the emperor!" Zhang Jing quickly agreed.

This time, Zhu Yijun was preparing to retire Hai Rui. Since the beginning of winter last year, Hai Rui's health has been getting worse day by day. Although the Imperial Hospital has tried its best to treat it, some things cannot be forced.

Hai Rui is already seventy-three years old this year. If he is allowed to become an official again, he will probably not be able to live for two years.

Zhu Yijun, the veteran of the three dynasties, didn't want him to die so early, and live a few more years, to see the new changes in the Ming Dynasty, to see what he could do for the Ming Dynasty, and to avoid regrets.

Hai Rui was old in his previous life, but he was worried about the Ming Dynasty.

He was so desperate that the court could restore Taizu's laws and regulations, embezzle eighty-strong corpse and skin it as a result, and then stop the decline of the Ming Dynasty. Although Hai Rui was so old that he was useless, he didn't know how to save this country he loved deeply.

But Hai Rui could see it and knew in his heart that if he didn't do anything, the Ming Dynasty would be over.

In fact, there are many people who have this knowledge, but not many people are really willing to do it. So Zhu Yijun hopes that Hai Rui can see this life, at least after he has built Shuntian Mansion, he can leave without regrets, and he can smile with a smile.

It is worth noting that Hai Rui worked hard for the people throughout his life and devoted himself to the Ming Dynasty throughout his life.

The next morning, Zhu Yijun got up as usual, then put on a set of punches to exercise, and then went to work in Wenhua Palace. As soon as he arrived at Wenhua Palace, Zhang Jing took Hai Rui and Xu Wenchang in.

Compared to Hai Rui, Xu Wenchang is in a much better condition and feels a bit energetic.

In fact, Xu Wenchang is only fifty-six years old this year. He has lost his depression in his heart in this life and his downfall in his later years. Coupled with the conditioning in the capital, this makes him in very good health.

However, Hai Rui, who is next to Xu Wenchang, doesn't look very good.

Perhaps it was because of the warm weather, it was much better than last winter. When last winter was the worst, Hai Rui was bedridden. Now there is no problem when walking, which made Zhu Yijun breathe a sigh of relief.

"See Your Majesty!" After seeing Zhu Yijun, the two bowed to salute Zhu Yijun.

Zhu Yijun nodded, then smiled and said, "Don't give me a gift!" After saying this, Zhu Yijun said to the little eunuch who was serving him, "Give me a stool for your two dear friends."

In the past, Zhang Jing did this kind of work, but since Zhang Jing returned from Yangzhou, he has stopped doing this.

This is a respect for Zhang Jing's status and a reward for him.

When the two of them sat down, Zhu Yijun smiled and said, "Hai Aiqing is better? I feel so relieved when I see her body improve!"

Hai Rui hurriedly said, "Thank you, the emperor for his concern. These days are no longer a serious problem."

Zhu Yijun nodded, then smiled and turned to Xu Wenchang: "Xu Aiqing looks good. How many suitable palace maids are there in my palace? Why don't I give one to Xu Aiqing?"

After hearing this, Xu Wenchang's expression remained unchanged at all. He smiled and said, "I thanked Your Majesty for your kindness, but I am very good now, and there is no need for others to serve you."

At this time, Hai Rui on the side said, "Your Majesty, Xu Wenchang has found it himself."

Zhu Yijun was stunned and asked with a smile: "There is still this? Hai Aiqing, tell me quickly."

It seems that Hai Rui really looks good with Xu Wen and is in a good mood, otherwise he would never be able to say this. However, Xu Wenchang looked embarrassed at this moment and wanted to defend himself, but he didn't know how to speak.

"I am a widowed woman in Daxing County." Hai Rui said lightly.

"I lost my husband in my early years and had no children. I opened a bookstore at home, which she helped me every day." Having said this, Hai Rui paused for a moment before continuing: "I like poetry, calligraphy and painting in my daily life."

Like this aspect? This is what Xu Wenzheng is good at. With Xu Wenchang's reputation, it is probably a natural outcome.

Xu Wenchang is versatile and unique in poetry, drama, calligraphy and painting. He is known as the "Three Talents of the Ming Dynasty" together with Xie Jin and Yang Shen. He is the founder of China's "Ink-splashing Freehand Painting School" and the founder of the "Qingteng Painting School".

His paintings can absorb the essence of his predecessors and transform them into a complete set. He does not seek similarity in form and spirit. He works on landscapes, characters, flowers, birds, bamboo and stones in all kinds of work. Flowers are the best, creating a generation of painting styles, and has a great influence on the painting world of later generations (such as Bada Shanren, Shi Tao, Yangzhou Eight Eccentrics, etc.).

He is good at writing and cursive, and has written a lot of poems and essays. He is known as "a talented man from the Ming Dynasty."

He is able to play the piano, know the rhythm, and loves opera. His book "Nan Ci Xulu" is the first theoretical monograph on Nan Opera in China, including the zaju "Four Tones Ape", "Song of Songs" and collections of essays passed down.

With such talent, it is naturally no problem to attract a widow.
Chapter completed!