Waving his hand, Li Chen said: "This time it is because of your hard work over the years, but the tax issue is still on the account. Don't think that I won't care about it anymore."
"The capital is different from Weihaiwei. As you can imagine with your toes, the capital is many times more complicated than Weihaiwei. Giving you this opportunity is both a gift and a disaster, but what it is depends on your ability.
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"If your virtue is not up to the mark, you will have to bear the consequences yourself."
Zheng Baorong was still immersed in the great joy of being promoted. He couldn't hear any of this at this moment. He just kept saying: "Your Highness, don't worry. I will definitely die for Your Highness."
"hope so."
After Li Chen finished speaking, he stood up and said to Mr. Jingzhi: "After all the delay at Weihai Guard, it's time for me to go back."
Mr. Jingzhi cupped his hands and said: "I...Old minister, I would like to send you off to Your Highness."
"No need."
Li Chen was very satisfied with Mr. Jingzhi's claim. He smiled and said: "I don't like these red tapes. It would be better to be free. After I return, I will issue an imperial edict immediately. When the time comes, I will be waiting in the capital."
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Mr. Jingzhi said calmly: "I must rush there as soon as possible."
Nodding, Li Chen glanced at Zheng Baorong and said, "I'll give you a few days to make arrangements and the position of governor of the capital will be vacated soon. That position is important and affects the livelihood of all the people under the emperor's feet. Don't be late."
Zheng Baorong, who actually wanted to fly to the capital immediately, quickly replied: "I don't dare to neglect you. After packing up your family, I rushed to the capital immediately."
"That's fine."
Li Chen nodded, and suddenly remembered something and said: "When I came here, I made a promise to the fishermen that I would give an explanation on the taxation. From now on, you will increase the various categories of miscellaneous taxes for ordinary people."
,cancel all of them."
Zheng Baorong nodded and said calmly: "Yes, I will execute it as soon as I get back."
Li Chen glanced at Zheng Baorong and decided to make a point. He said: "Your idea is good, but you must also consider the actual situation."
"Nowadays, the lives of ordinary people and fishermen are not easy. Although many of your decrees are for the betterment of the environment, you have said it yourself. People are short-sighted. They only see what is in front of them and do not think about the long term."
"In that case, why do you have to let them feel that you are staring at the few grains of rice in their rice vat?"
"Sometimes the same government order should be gentler. Don't think about getting it right in one step. Boiling a frog in warm water will moisturize things and make no noise. The negative impact will be much smaller, and the effect you want to achieve will not be much different. Think about it carefully."
After saying that, Li Chen waved his hand and said: "Let's go back to Beijing."
The situation in the capital is turbulent, and something may happen at any time that must be handled by Li Chen personally, so it is impossible for Li Chen to leave the East Palace for a long time.
Whether it is Mr. Jingzhi or Zheng Baorong, it will take a few days to hand over, which just gives Li Chen time to go back and announce the news first, and give the order properly.
After coming out of Guanhai Academy, Li Chen took Su Jinpa into the carriage. Under the strict protection of the Jin Yiwei, the convoy sped towards the capital.
As soon as Li Chen left, Zheng Baorong looked at Mr. Jingzhi and hesitated to speak.
"Congratulations to Master Zheng for getting promoted." Mr. Jingzhi cupped his hands and said.
Zheng Baorong hurriedly returned the gift and said: "Sir, you are really ashamed of me. I am completely grateful to His Highness for your appreciation... But Sir, according to His Highness's words, you are going to join the court as an official?"
