Before anyone else could speak, Wang Xijue stood up first. He had already seen that everyone's resentment towards Su Hao had not been eliminated, and they were all thinking about how to cause trouble to Su Hao. If he didn't stand up to fight for some benefits for Su Hao at this time,
, this young man gave everyone a hard time.
"Mr. Wang, please speak." Wanli took advantage of the situation and handed over the right to speak to Wang Xijue.
Wang Xijue said: "Shilang Wu recommended Su Hao to runing. I think this is a good opportunity for young people to experience hardships and gain experience, so I agree with Shilang Wu's recommendation."
"Well, go on." Wan Li said. Of course he knew that Wang Xijue's words were just a foreshadowing, and what was more important was the "but" behind it.
"But..." Wang Xijue did not disappoint Wanli. He said, "The affairs of Runing are complicated and involve many relationships. If a first- and sixth-rank official goes on inspection, I'm afraid he won't be able to convince the public."
As soon as he said this, Wu Boxing was speechless. He recommended Su Hao to Runing Mansion with the original purpose of digging a hole for Su Hao. The prefect of Runing Mansion is a fourth-grade official, and the magistrates of the following two states are also
They were all from the fifth rank, and their rank was higher than that of Su Hao. Although Su Hao represented the imperial court, he had no choice but to speak softly, and even if he had any ability, he could not display it. Wang Xijue's words revealed the secret, making it difficult for Wu Boxing to refute.
"In Mr. Wang's opinion, what should we do?" Wan Li asked with a smile.
Wang Xijue said: "There are two ways. One is to send a higher-ranking official as the chief officer, with Su Hao as the auxiliary officer, to Runing. The other is..."
Speaking of this, he made a long tone, meaning that everyone should express their opinions first. If you think the first plan is feasible, I will not mention the second plan. If you think the first plan is not feasible, then I
If you propose the second plan, you will have no right to object.
Chief Assistant Shen Shixing took over the conversation and said: "The first method mentioned by Fu Yu, Shen felt that it would not work. What Wu Shilang meant just now was to train newcomers. If another chief officer is assigned, how can it play a role in training?
What? Besides, there are a lot of things going on in the court nowadays. Many officials have not returned from leave, and the court is short of manpower. How can high-level officials be sent to Runing to handle affairs? After all, things in Runing are not serious.
What a big deal."
Speaking of which, the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty was really free. Anyone who felt tired from work could take a leave of absence from the court, saying that he was sick, or that an aunt or uncle at home was sick, and then he could rest.
This is called "begging for leave and returning home." As for the length of the holiday, it is completely up to you. You can stay as long as you want. Sometimes the emperor became impatient and sent people to the official's hometown to urge people to leave.
When I go to work, I get a letter saying that something happened and I can't go back for the time being. If I go back and forth, it will drag on for another year and a half.
If you encounter the death of your father or mother, there is nothing to say about taking this leave. If you stick to the rule for 27 months, you will not be able to go to work. When Zhang Juzhenggui was the chief assistant, he was criticized by the courtiers for not taking leave after his father's death.
For a workaholic like Zhang Juzheng, abiding by this rule is a helpless thing. For most other officials who are just dawdling to make a living, it is a complete welfare.
According to regulations, during the period of observing the system, in addition to not being an official, they are also not allowed to entertain, hold celebrations, or contribute to population growth. But in fact, apart from strictly abiding by the first rule, the officials do not care about anything else. It is completely
With 27 months of paid vacation, I only regret that my parents have too few and cannot continue to create this kind of opportunity for me to take long vacations.
Because officials are on vacation in large numbers, the court is indeed short of manpower. Wang Xijue proposed to send a high-level official to Runing Mansion, but Shen Shixing was the first to refuse. Counting heads, who can spare the time? Besides,
Which official would be willing to suffer in a poor place where birds don't lay eggs?
"In this case, we have to use your second method." Wang Xijue said. He actually knew that the first method was used to silence everyone. What he really wanted to say was the second method: "In order to
To ensure that the inspection of Runing is effective, Su Hao must be promoted to official position."
"How to be promoted?" Wu Boxing was anxious. He recommended Su Hao to Runing Mansion. He originally wanted to cause some trouble for Su Hao, so he asked Wang Xijue to go around three times. This matter actually became an excuse for Su Hao to be promoted. This
How can it be tolerated.
"Master Wang, this Su Hao was originally a sixth-rank official. He was also a sixth-rank official when he was transferred to the Metropolitan Procuratorate. It's just right. If he wants to be promoted, shouldn't he be promoted to the post of censor of Qiandu? This...isn't this too outrageous?" Wu Boxing
said.
There is indeed a problem with the official position setting in the Metropolitan Procuratorate. The level of experience is the sixth rank. The next level up is the censor of Qiandu, but it is the fourth rank. It is indeed a bit strange for Su Hao to go to Runing Mansion with a sixth rank official title.
It seems that the official position is too small. But to say that he can be promoted to the fourth rank in one step is too exaggerated. Even Wan Li and Wang Xijue would not dare to make such a suggestion.
"Let's do this. Grant Su Hao the title of Bachelor of the Hanlin Academy. It is the fifth rank, which is equivalent to the rank of the magistrate. If he goes down to the prefecture and county to do something, he won't have to worry about the magistrate getting into trouble with him." Shen Shixing.
The final say.
When it comes to this level, no one has any objections. Although Wan Li and Wang Xijue feel that Su Hao's official rank is still a bit low, in such an environment, it will be useless no matter how hard they try, and they may only bring more success to Su Hao.
Hatred. As for the other courtiers, everyone is thinking more about how much trouble Su Hao will suffer when he goes to Runing Mansion. Now give him the title of Bachelor of Attendant, and then take it off after he has made a mistake.
Wouldn’t it be even more satisfying?
"Mr. Wang, do you think Su Hao can open up the situation by letting him go to Runing Mansion?" After retreating from the court, Wanli stayed with Wang Xijue and discussed with him.
Wang Xijue shook his head and said: "I can't say for sure. Su Hao is very eclectic in his actions. Things that others can't do may be done by him. I thought it would be a good idea to send him to try. If he can't do it, he can't do it."
It can also suppress his temper and make him more mature."
"That's the only way it can be." Wanli sighed, "Why do they insist on making things difficult for the people I like?"
"Your Majesty, don't worry. Maybe Su Hao can live up to His Majesty's high expectations, show results and give these people a loud slap in the face." Wang Xijue advised.
Wanli said: "I'm just worried that if I just give him a title from the fifth rank, he will still be struggling. As the saying goes, a strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake. He is still young and has a shallow foundation. He doesn't have a title that can intimidate people. How can he
Can it be done?"
Wang Xijue said: "It doesn't matter, doesn't he still have a survey battalion? Let the Ministry of War issue an order to allow him to lead the survey battalion to go to the post. At critical times, he can use the troops he has on hand."
"Okay." Wan Li nodded, "By the way, Mr. Wang, what do you think if I give Su Hao the title of imperial envoy?"
Wang Xijue thought for a while and said: "I'm afraid something is wrong. After all, Su Hao is still young. If he has too much power, I'm afraid he will abuse it, which will bring trouble to the Holy One. If the Holy One is worried, give him an imperial edict to protect him.
, that’s all.”
"What Mr. Wang said is reasonable. I will send someone to give him a secret order." Wanli replied.
A few days later, eunuch Jiang Di came to Huai'an Mansion with Wanli's secret order and met Su Hao. Jiang Di conveyed Wanli's instructions to Su Hao, and followed Li Long's instructions to tell Su Hao all the content of the arguments in the court.
Hao retells it so that Su Hao knows the reasons for sending him to Runing Mansion. Jiang Di finally secretly handed over Wanli's secret decree to Su Hao. After Su Hao read it, he asked Cheng Yi to keep it.
His amulet in Runing Mansion.
After Jiang Di announced the decree, he did not return to the capital, but stayed in Kanyu Camp. Kanyu Camp is now a barracks. As usual, it is necessary to set up eunuchs to supervise the army. Jiang Di is the eunuch sent by the inner court to supervise the army.
. However, Jiang Di also told Su Hao that his master Li Long had told him that Su Hao had the final say in all affairs of the survey camp, and that he was just a decoration. Of course, if Su Hao wanted to
Jiang Di will definitely not ignore him if he leads his army to rebel. This is the role of the supervisory army.
Hearing that Su Hao was going to Runing with the order, Han Wen was both happy and worried. He knew more about the matters in the court than Su Hao, and knew that sending Su Hao to Runing was the result of someone giving Su Hao eye drops, so there were a few
He was very worried. What he was happy about was that Su Hao's grade had increased by half a level. In addition, having the experience of serving in the Hanlin Academy was also very beneficial to Su Hao's future career development.
As for how successful Su Hao's errands in Runing will be, Han Wen is not too worried. He believes that with Su Hao's talents, he will never accomplish anything in Runing. Runing is a mess, as long as you have some political achievements,
It can be regarded as completing the mission. This is not only Han Wen's idea, Wanli and Wang Xijue also think so.
When they heard that Su Hao was leaving Huai'an Prefecture, people from various states and counties came. They brought eggs, bacon, red dates, peanuts, walking shoes, insoles and other gifts that could express their feelings. They brought the director of the Ministry of Industry where Su Hao was staying.
The yamen was surrounded by water. Deng Kui urgently mobilized 200 soldiers to guard outside the yamen, but finally no trouble was caused.
Su Hao came to Huai'an in the early winter of the 18th year of Wanli, and left in the early spring of the 19th year of Wanli, which was more than half a year. But in more than half a year, he first wiped out the bandits who were ravaging Huai'an.
and Japanese pirates, and then helped the landless peasants recover the land occupied by powerful landlords. Finally, they investigated and punished the evil officials on the river and recovered the extorted wages of tens of thousands of river workers. In addition, Huai'an
The government used the powerful land confiscated by the Qing Dynasty to resettle thousands of homeless households, and Su Hao naturally had a share of the credit for this.
The common people are the simplest. They will support whoever treats them well, regardless of whether you are a scholar, an imperialist or an eunuch. Su Hao has done so many good things for the people, and now he is leaving Huai'an. Those who have received his help
People, how could they not come to see me off?
After busy for several days, Su Hao finally set off with the survey camp. Han Wen took the officials from the government office to the city gate in person, then climbed to the top of the city and watched the survey camp go away. As for the common people, they kept waiting. After chasing them ten miles outside the city, they reluctantly stopped. Of course, the people they sent were not only Su Hao, but also the 2,000 disciple soldiers that Su Hao took away from Huai'an. (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, The novel is better and updated faster!)