Bai Shan shook his head, "No, His Majesty is worried that the rebels will offend the people along the coast, so he will definitely order us to pursue the Baekje rebels until all the rebels are driven out, so if they don't leave for a day, I won't be able to return to Beijing.
"
He said: "My wife is going to give birth in two months. I can't wait until His Majesty's decree comes before I take action. And can the governor bear to let the people along the coast suffer for more than ten days?"
Governor Liu: "...haven't I already sent people to pursue you? There's not much use for you staying here. You might as well go back to Beihai County to handle government affairs."
Bai Shan shook his head, "I can provide logistics for your lord and ensure that the soldiers are motivated and enthusiastic. As for Beihai County, Prime Minister Fang is here, so don't worry too much."
He paused and then said: "Don't you also want to take the opportunity to see Fang Xian Cheng's abilities?"
Governor Liu looked at Bai Shanlao for a long time, and finally asked, "Are you sure? You really want to go back to the capital?"
Bai Shan has made too many contributions to the establishment of Beihai County. Although Beihai County is now defined as a middle county, with its current development speed, it will be a matter of time before it becomes an upper county. He can stay in Beihai County for another two years.
, then you can directly take over the entire Qingzhou.
After skipping three levels at once and working in a familiar place, my future is no worse than returning to Beijing.
Bai Shan nodded and confirmed: "I must return to the capital, and I have to go back before May."
Governor Liu shook his head and said, "That's all. Then Magistrate Bai can stay, and I will leave the distribution of military supplies for our army to you."
Bai Shan responded.
Governor Liu glanced at him one last time, turned around and left with his entourage, "Order the troops, I will personally patrol the border."
"Sir, why are you in such a hurry?"
Governor Liu said: "Bai Shan is right. We can't let the people on the seaside suffer from the rebellion. Moreover, if someone is in a hurry to go home, we should return a favor to him."
"We didn't stop Mr. Bai from going home, either?"
"Idiot, this family is not that family. Alas, it is difficult for a hero to be a beauty. It is better for me to be an official. I don't have such troubles."
"Sir, if Madam hears this..."
"Shut up. You are the only one who heard this. If you don't tell me, how will Madam know?"
When the emperor's imperial edict arrived, Governor Liu not only almost wiped out the scattered rebel troops, but also wiped out the pirates who had reunited on nearby islands.
Beihai County provided all the food, grass and military pay that was consumed. However, after the bandit suppression, Beihai County's finances were replenished a little. The most important thing was that some of it was distributed to the soldiers, which made the soldiers more enthusiastic about suppressing bandits.
Bai Shan also got some of the loot, and happily ran to Liu Jishi to exchange for pearls.
Governor Liu generously exchanged money with him, "I've only heard of people exchanging pearls for gold and silver, but Mr. Bai is just the opposite."
Bai Shan smiled and said: "I have no use for holding these gold and silver, but I have a wife and daughter at home, and they all like pearls, so it is just right."
Governor Liu asked, "The envoy group is about to arrive in Qingzhou, and the rebels here have almost been cleared. When will Mr. Bai return to Beihai County?"
Bai Shan then said seriously: "I will go back with the official ship tomorrow."
He bowed deeply and said respectfully: "The official is about to return to Beijing to report on his duties. The handover of county affairs still needs your seal."
Governor Liu waved his hand generously and said, "I'll give it to you in a moment, but..."
He paused and said: "Master Bai recommended Fang County Cheng to take over, but the court may not agree. Master Bai is a great talent, but he has made Beihai County a hot cake. Now I don't know how many people want to take a bite."
Fangxian Cheng had no foundation in the court.
Bai Shandao: "The lower officials will submit another letter. Whether it succeeds or not depends on fate."
Governor Liu nodded, "I will also send you a letter."
But no matter who comes to take over, Bai Shan has to go back to hand over the county affairs and prepares to return to Beijing.
Of course, before that, he had to send the envoys sent by the imperial court out of Longchi Pier.
When Bai Shan was making the handover in Beihai County, Beijing also received his folders. The emperor threw his and Liu's folders on the case, reached out and opened a few folders on the side and put them together.
Seeing this, the prince asked: "Is your father worried about the position of magistrate of Beihai County?"
The emperor said: "There are many people who want to take over, and even the county magistrate of Shangxian County wants to be transferred there. Huh, it's not a mistake for the magistrate of Shangxian County to be the magistrate of Zhongxian County. Why should I transfer him like this?"
The prince said nonchalantly: "As long as it applies, when Bai Shan went to Beihai County, wasn't he demoted and transferred?"
The emperor raised his eyelids and looked at him, "So do you have a favorite candidate?"
"No, but I asked Zhou Man privately, and she said that Beihai County is now a cornucopia. If you want it to continue to make money and benefit not only the local people in Beihai County, but also the Jin Dynasty, you need someone who is both upright and enlightened.
, let officials who know how to do business go."
Emperor: "What if not?"
"Then we need an official who understands business management and current affairs," the prince said, "No, if we send a Shoucheng official over there, even if he does nothing and just continues according to the existing rules, then
Beihai County isn’t too bad either.”
The emperor knocked on the table and said: "The magistrate of Beihai County has no foundation in the court, but he has been operating in Beihai County for many years."
The prince said: "My son asked Zhou Man that the county magistrate is not from Beihai County, or even from Qingzhou, but from Laizhou, and his family background is average. In the past five years, even though Beihai County has developed rapidly, except for the county government officials,
Apart from his own house, he has no extra wealth."
The emperor asked: "Do you prefer Fangxian Cheng?"
Prince: "Beihai County is the hard work of Bai Shan and Zhou Man. Since both of them recommend this person, it means that this person is outstanding and can at least temporarily hold Beihai County."
After being silent for a while, the emperor nodded slightly, collected the papers on the case and threw them aside, "As a result, Beihai County and Bai Shan will be under greater pressure."
The prince said: "With Bai Shan's great heart and ability, this matter is not worth mentioning."
That's how things were settled.
Zhou Man searched for information from Chongwen Hall and learned the news when he passed by Zhan Shifu in front of him. He was completely relieved, and Beihai County finally had a suitable successor.
Zhou Man happily left the palace and went home. Bai Jingxing's child was not at home, but in the princess mansion opposite the back door. She held her waist and went to pick up the child.
It happened that Bai Erlang was seeing Yin off when she came out. When he saw her, he smiled and asked, "In three or four days, Bai Shan will be back in the capital, right?"
"I didn't receive the letter, how did you know?"
Yin You smiled slightly and said, "I guessed it."
Zhou Man looked disbelieving, and Yin He said casually: "Anyway, he will definitely come back before May. For this reason, he sent many people across the sea to Bisha City to teach the salt-drying method, and he also went on a rampage in maritime trade.
Publicizing this matter, I heard that the lord of Bisha City loved and hated him, and the two even had a fight in Bisha City."
Zhou Man was surprised, "Why didn't I know? No, how did you know?"
"I don't know. The weapons that Qingzhou Governor Liu's men lack are the depreciated ones bought from my father. I'm the one who took the lead."