I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 195 Arrival of the edict
After the imperial court promulgated the edict, it passed through the post station at a speed of [-] miles, and it took several days before it was sent to Zhejiang. As for the other remote provinces, it took more time.

Hu Zongxian is the highest official in Zhejiang, so the work of receiving and announcing the imperial edict is done by him!But when Hu Zongxian finished listening to the content of the edict, the respectful expression on his face remained unchanged, but there was an uproar in his heart.

"What? The court wants to lift the sea ban!"

In his view, although the imperial court has only opened one port in Quanzhou, it means a good start. Soon, the previously abolished city shipping departments will be restored.

This also means that in the next period of time, the sea ban policy will be gradually abolished.

"Your Majesty is wise! Now the people along the coast have a way out."

Thinking of this, Hu Zongxian hurriedly summoned everyone to the Governor's Mansion for discussion, and soon, everyone rushed to the Governor's Mansion's meeting hall to wait.

After a while, Hu Zongxian walked into the meeting hall with leisurely steps, humming an unknown song.

"The governor is in a good mood today! I don't know if there is any good news?"

All the people present guessed this in their hearts, and then stood up one after another, bowed to Hu Zongxian and said: "I have seen the governor!"

"Sit, all sit!"

Hu Zongxian waved his hand, motioning everyone to sit back in their seats.

"Teacher, I am so happy to see you today, is there any good news for you?"

Ma Ningyuan stood up instead of everyone and asked Hu Zongxian.

"Just before, the imperial court has issued His Majesty's edict, and Quanzhou Port will be opened soon! Not only that, the imperial court also set up a special organization called the Maritime Trade Department."

After Hu Zongxian finished speaking, he picked up the teacup on the side and took a sip.

"What? The court wants to reopen Quanzhou Port!"

Hu Zongxian's voice was not loud, but it caused everyone present to be deeply shocked and unable to extricate themselves.

After a long time, Ma Ningyuan looked extremely hesitant, and mustered up the courage to ask: "Teacher, is what you said just now true?"

In fact, it is not surprising that Ma Ningyuan is so cautious. Since the battle for tribute, the word lifting the sea ban has become a topic that cannot be touched in the Ming Dynasty!

For a period of time, as long as someone dared to mention the word lifting the sea ban, what awaited him was the fate of ransacking his family and exterminating his family!After decades of persistence, the sea ban policy has been deeply rooted in the hearts of many officials, as if the Ming Dynasty has always implemented the sea ban policy.

"Of course it is true. Do you need me to show you the edict issued by the imperial court?"

Hu Zongxian raised his eyebrows and responded like this.

"No need, Governor! We believe it."

Seeing this, Zheng Michang at the side quickly stood up from his seat and agreed.

"Then Governor, you came here today to discuss this matter?"

Gao Hanwen on the side seemed to have guessed Hu Zongxian's purpose for bringing everyone here, and asked.

"Well, yes, I think the opening of Quanzhou Port is just the beginning, and more ports will definitely be opened in the future!"

"As for Ningbo in Zhejiang Province, since the abolition of the Shibo Department, it has completely withered! Right now, it is time to make corresponding preparations."

After Hu Zongxian finished speaking, he looked around the crowd, and then said in a deep voice.

"Yes, Lord Governor!"

Seeing that Hu Zongxian had ordered the matter down, everyone responded immediately.

"By the way, Governor, who is in charge of the Maritime Trade Department you mentioned earlier? Besides, what is the main responsibility of this Maritime Trade Department?"

In the end, Zheng Michang couldn't hold back his inner curiosity and asked Hu Zongxian.

"Well, I'm not too clear about this, but just by hearing the name, you can tell that this newly established organization is closely related to Haimao!"

"Oh, by the way, I almost forgot to tell you! The Maritime Trade Department is fully responsible for the specific trade matters."

After Hu Zongxian answered Zheng Michang's doubts, he immediately added another sentence.

"Sigh~"

Hearing what Hu Zongxian said, everyone present gasped.

If the facts are true according to what Hu Zongxian said, and the Department of Maritime Trade is in charge of specific trade matters, there is no doubt that this department will be extremely powerful and rich in resources.

As for Zheng Michang and He Maocai, they had already begun to think in their hearts, and after the meeting was over, they immediately wrote to the elder Xiaoge in the capital to inquire about this aspect.

Hu Zongxian had a panoramic view of the expressions on everyone's faces, and then reminded: "By the way, before this, I got the news that the imperial court has sent Zhao Zhenji, the supervisory censor, as the imperial envoy to thoroughly investigate the previous case. Already! You should pay more attention to this aspect."

As soon as Hu Zongxian's words fell, the scene immediately fell into a deathly silence. Everyone knew what the case Hu Zongxian was referring to was.

The imperial court has not implemented the tax reduction and exemption for the common people all the time. Now, His Majesty actually sent an imperial envoy here!

"Supervising censor Zhao Zhenji, this is a ruthless person in charge of the Inspectorate. Although his rank is not high, he is only a seventh-rank official, but he has the power to supervise all officials and make rumors about things!"

"Don't talk about us local officials, even those first- and second-rank court officials in the capital must be polite when they meet Zhao Zhenji."

"It's over!"

When Zheng Michang and He Maocai thought of this, their faces were ashamed.

For the next time, they only saw Hu Zongxian's lips moving, but they couldn't hear any sound. It wasn't until everyone got up from their seats that they followed behind to salute.

After coming out of the Governor's Mansion, Zheng Michang and He Maocai met in the private room of the restaurant to discuss the next countermeasures.

This time, Zheng Michang went to the box first, and ordered Xiaoer to serve the food and wine.

After a while, He Maocai pushed open the door of the box and walked in.

"Come, sit!"

After Zheng Michang finished speaking, he pointed to the empty seat beside him.

"Come on, let's have a drink first!"

He Maocai said, raising his wine glass.

And Zheng Michang obviously didn't intend to drink, but subconsciously raised his glass and clinked glasses with He Maocai.

"Hey, what should we do next! The imperial court sent Zhao Zhenji as the imperial envoy to supervise the case."

"I've heard Mr. Xiaoge say that this Zhao Zhenji is not simple."

After Zheng Michang finished speaking, he picked up the chopsticks, took a mouthful of food and put it in his mouth, his face was full of distress.

"Don't worry, Mr. Ge and they won't let us have an accident! After all, we have done so much dirty work for them."

Seeing this, He Maocai put down his wine glass, and then comforted him.

"Well, I hope so, but I always feel that we have to leave a way out for ourselves, don't we?"

"If one day we are useless to Mr. Ge and the others! Then our fate will be the same as Shen Yishi, being ruthlessly abandoned."

"At that time, without the elders and the others protecting us, the things we did before will soon become known to the world. By then, beheading will be considered trivial!"

After Zheng Michang finished speaking, he picked up the jug beside him and poured himself a glass of wine.

"Hey, at present, we can only take one step at a time! After all, right now, we still need the elders to protect us, don't we?"

"I can only keep a few more minds when doing things!"

He Maocai sighed helplessly after listening.

"Come on, don't think about these, cheers!"

"cheers!"

(End of this chapter)