Daming Town Haiwang

Chapter 959, report to Beijing

Liaodong chief envoy's yamen, Chen Xin was busy and was about to go to Beijing to report on his duties. To be honest, he was very flustered.

After Liu Jin became the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, he not only introduced the examination system, but also a big official like Chen Xin had to go to the capital to report to the emperor on a regular basis.

This is something that has never happened before.

In the past, being an official, especially a big official like Chen Xin, had a good life. As long as the weather was smooth and there were no disasters, he could basically drink tea and read newspapers and live comfortably.

But now, not only to pass the exam, but also to report on the job, this life is not easy.

First of all, there are many test items in the test system, and there are requirements in various aspects such as population, taxation, road construction, bridge construction, school construction, and public security.

Secondly, they went to the capital to report their duties. They didn't have any idea how to report their duties to the emperor. To be honest, it was the first time for everyone. Until now, Chen Xin still didn't know what to say.

"My lord, the carriage is ready and we can set off."

Hu Benhui walked in and said to Chen Xin.

"Let's go!"

Chen Xin nodded slightly, and strode out.

Soon got into the four-wheeled carriage and drove towards the capital.

On the carriage, Chen Xin closed his eyes and meditated for a long time. After thinking for a while, he said to Hu Benhui, "If you report your work to the emperor, how should you report your work?"

Hu Benhui next to him was not surprised when he heard this. As Chen Xin's confidant, he has also witnessed Chen Xin's trouble sleeping and eating because of this debriefing.

"My lord, I think that the job report must be to report to the emperor and the princes in the DPRK this year's administration in Liaodong this year, and at the same time explain some of your plans for the future."

Hu Benhui thought for a while and replied.

"Well, if that's all, I don't have anything to worry about."

"This year, our population in Liaodong Province is also growing rapidly, with a bumper harvest of grain, a lot of cultivated land has been reclaimed, and tax revenue has also increased a lot. In addition, in terms of road construction, we also have a lot of roads in Liaodong Province, and the public security is also quite good."

"In this regard, I still have the confidence. I am afraid that there are other things in this report."

Chen Xin thought for a while and nodded slightly.

He is considered a good official, and he has made a lot of achievements in Liaodong. During the autumn harvest, because there are too many fields cultivated in Liaodong and there is not enough manpower, he even bought a lot of steam in the name of Liaodong Chief Envoy. Harvesters are used to harvest wheat.

It can be seen from this that he is still a capable official, unlike most officials in this era, he is an official who is determined to do something.

"Anything else in there?"

When Hu Benhui heard this, he pondered for a while and said: "My lord, I have already asked someone to find out clearly. This time I went to Beijing to report on my work, and it was mainly led by Liu Jin and Liu Gong, the current Minister of the Ministry of Officials."

"Your Excellency should also be aware of Mr. Liu's character. He himself is the biggest God of Wealth in Daming. He is very rich, so he has always been a gentleman. He is neither greedy nor lustful. He is very fair in doing things."

"So you don't have to worry too much, and this time when we go to Beijing, we have also prepared a lot of local products from Liaodong, and we will give them to all the princes in the court. Even if it doesn't have much effect, it will not be left behind. It's too ugly."

"I hope so~"

"My family is too poor, but I don't have any money to give gifts, and I can only give away our local products from Liaodong."

Chen Xin nodded slightly.

He can be regarded as a clean official, not greedy, unlike many officials, when he arrives in the local area, he can't wait to scrape off all the fat and anointing of the people.

Of course, being an official in one place has some advantages. For example, in Liaodong, he, a parent official, can still prepare some of Liaodong specialties such as ginseng, deer antler, and mink fur to take to the capital.

The princes in the DPRK and China worked so hard on state affairs, and giving some souvenirs is not considered bribery. After all, compared with the pen fee and the like, it is simply a drizzle.

In this regard, the officialdom of Daming has already formed a tacit understanding, so even Liu Jian, the chief assistant of the cabinet, actually received the filial piety from the officials below, otherwise his fellow villager Liu Yu would not be able to be valued by Liu Jian , The promotion is very fast.

After all, all kinds of filial piety and pen fees, etc., everyone defaults to this as corruption, which is a bit similar to the bald eagle in later generations, inviting officials to invite, giving a speech fee, etc. This is legal same nature as income.

This time Chen Xin went to the capital to report on his duties, and he also brought a few carts of Liaodong specialties, such as ginseng, velvet antler, and mink fur. These things are plentiful in Liaodong, and he planned to send them to the capital Chaozhugong's home at that time.

"My lord, don't worry too much~"

"Today's son is the emperor of the ages, and he reuses virtuous ministers. Liu Gongna, the official minister, is the son of a high-ranking man. He has always done things impartially and selflessly, and the lord is a good official and a clean official. As long as you tell the truth, it is definitely better than others. There is no problem, if you don’t receive it, you can still get the appreciation of the emperor and Liu Gong, and you will be promoted in the future.”

Hu Benhui thought about it and said with a smile.

"Don't count on Gao Sheng, as long as nothing happens."

Chen Xin smiled and shook his head.

The road from Liaodong to the capital is still very easy, because the imperial court has built a concrete road from Shanhaiguan to Liaodong, and there are cement roads from Shanhaiguan to Beijing and Tianjin.

The spacious concrete road, coupled with the four-wheeled carriage, along the way, not only the post stations set up by the imperial court to rest, but also many privately opened inns, restaurants, teahouses, etc., it can be said that travel is still very convenient.

As for another problem of travel in ancient times, safety, then there is no need to worry.

The security of the road from Shanhaiguan to Liaodong is very good, because there are a large number of business travelers and immigrants moving to Liaodong on this road every day. The area, the roads are very safe.

It only took a few days for Chen Xin to arrive in the capital.

The Royal Hotel in Beijing, um, the industry under Liu Jin's command, of course, the major shareholders are still the emperor and Zhu Houzhao.

As the best hotel in the capital, it is a place where inns and restaurants are concentrated. Naturally, it is also a place where dignitaries gather. Most of the officials from Xinjiang who come to the capital to report on their duties basically stay here.

As soon as Chen Xin checked into the hotel, several people came to him immediately.

"Brother Chen, I haven't seen you for many years, don't come here without any problems!"

The leader smiled and saluted Chen Xin.

"Brother Zhong!"

As soon as Chen Xin saw the person, he couldn't help shouting out.

The leader is Zhong Fan, who is in the same class as Chen Xin. They were both Jinshi in the Chenghua Dynasty.

And everyone knows that after being selected as a Jinshi, it is inevitable that the new Jinshi of the same class will get together, and everyone will get to know each other, and they can also support each other in the court in the future.

Fellow countrymen, contemporaries, classmates, same class, same family, etc., are extremely important relationships in the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty, and they are also one of the important reasons for the formation of party struggles in the middle and late Ming Dynasty.

"Haha, I deliberately asked people to pay attention to Brother Chen. As soon as Brother Zhong comes, I will come."

Zhong Fan laughed happily and said.

Among Zhong Fan and Chen Xin's Jinshi, the two were considered to be better mixed. Chen Xin was the chief envoy of Liaodong, and Zhong Fan was the chief envoy of Guangdong. They were both senior members of the second rank.

"Brother Zhong is interested!"

Chen Xin immediately clasped his hands again and insisted.

"Haha, the main reason is that we haven't seen each other for many years, and I really miss him a lot."

"Come on, Chen Xin, let me introduce you."

"This is Brother Sun Fengji, the chief minister of Guangxi, brother Zunwang, the chief minister of Jiaozhi, and brother Jiang Yi, brother Xianglin, the chief minister of Xianglin!"

Zhong Fan smiled happily, and then introduced the three people around him to Chen Xin. All three of them were the same as the two of them.

"Brother Sun, Brother Wang, Brother Jiang!"

Chen Xin also hastily bowed his hands in salute.

"Brother Chen!"

The three of them also smiled back.

Soon, the five of them also found a quiet place, and chatted while drinking tea. As they chatted and chatted, it was natural that they would also talk about the report on work in Beijing this time.

"Brothers, this time I'm going to Beijing to report on my work. I don't know if you have any news?"

Cochin chief envoy Wang Zun asked several people with a smile.

"Yeah, this report is also the first time in the world. I don't know anything about it in my heart, and we are all from Guangxi, Guangdong, Jiaozhi, and Xianglin. It is too far away from the capital. The news is blocked. , I know too little about the situation in the capital, and I'm too slow."

"Brother Chen, you, Liaodong is very close to the capital, and the contacts are also close. You must know some news, right?"

Jiang Yi, Xiang Lin's chief envoy, also nodded, looked at Chen Xin and said.

"I'm dissatisfied with everyone. In fact, I was also very panicked. I haven't received any news until now. I just know that this time the report is mainly in charge of the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Mr. Liu."

Chen Xin looked at everyone, smiled wryly and shook his head.

I still want to find someone to inquire about the news, but I don't have the confidence in my heart.

"Liu Gong~"

When everyone heard this, they also nodded slightly. In fact, those who came to the capital first had already gone around to inquire about the news, and the information they heard was similar. This time it was Liu Jin who hosted it.

"How about we find some time to visit Liu Gong together?"

Guangxi chief envoy Sun Fengji thought about it and suggested it.

"No, no, I've asked people to inquire about it. Mr. Liu doesn't like to be disturbed the most, and he doesn't like people to visit in private. It's better to visit Mr. Liu than to visit the elders of the three cabinets."

Cochin chief envoy Wang Zun thought for a while, shook his head and said.

"Brother Wang is right. I met Mr. Liu once in Qiongzhou last year, and I know Mr. Liu to some extent. Mr. Liu really doesn't like these things. So, brothers, everyone should think about it this time. Think about how to do it, otherwise it will be very difficult for Mr. Liu.”

Zhong Fan nodded and said after listening.

(End of this chapter)