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Jiang Shaohua didn't like to hear such words, and said angrily: "What do you mean by devoting all your energy to the cause until your death? That doesn't sound auspicious. I want you to live in peace and harmony for a long time, and for the monarch and his subjects to get along for thirty years."

Chen Changshi laughed in silence: "I am already over fifty years old. In thirty years, I will be nothing but dust. I don't have such big ambitions. I will be satisfied if I can serve the emperor for another ten years."

Jiang Shaohua is actually very good at coaxing his subjects. It just depends on whether the other party is worthy. To Chen Changshi, Jiang Shaohua never hesitates to say sweet words: "That won't do. I can't live without Chen Changshi for a day. Chen Changshi must take good care of his health and accompany me for 30 years."

Chen Changshi was so coaxed that he burst into laughter.

The king and his ministers joked for a while, and soon got down to business.

"All the officials in Yuzhou were killed by the rebel army." Chen Changshi frowned and sighed, "Now that Yuzhou has been taken back, the court must send someone to take over Yuzhou. Does the emperor have a suitable candidate in mind?"

Officials below the third rank were selected by the Ministry of Personnel. The governor of Yuzhou was a third rank official sent out to other places, and the emperor had to decide.

According to court practice, either one person would be promoted from the original position or an official would be sent from the central government, like Doctor Tan a few years ago, who was first sent to be the governor of Pingzhou. Later, he broke his leg and had been recovering at home. He just happened to take Wang Yi's position.

All the officials in Yuzhou have died, so it is impossible to promote them in the same place. We need to send a suitable candidate to be the governor of Yuzhou. This person must have qualifications and ability, and must be an official loyal to the emperor. This is very worthy of discussion.

Jiang Shaohua had obviously thought about it, and said to Chen Changshi: "I want County Magistrate Chen to go to Yuzhou."

Chen Changshi was shocked and blurted out, "Not right! He is only a seventh-rank county magistrate. Even if he is promoted out of turn, he can be a county governor. How can he suddenly become a governor after skipping so many ranks?"

Jiang Shaohua said, "I think he is very suitable."

"Back then, I promoted Lu Cong, a criminal official dismissed by the imperial court, to be the governor of Pingzhou. County Magistrate Chen was a Jinshi who passed the imperial examinations twice. He served as the county magistrate of Bowang County for more than ten years and managed the iron and silver mines well. How could such a talent not be made a governor?"

Chen Changshi was still uneasy: "Your Majesty has been so kind to the Chen family, and I am grateful to you. But this is too eye-catching. I am afraid that someone in the court will cause trouble because of this."

Jiang Shaohua raised his eyebrows, his smile revealing his domineering attitude: "Whoever dares to jump out, I will take care of him."

"This matter is settled."

Chen Changshi had no choice but to bow and thank the emperor for his grace.

This is indeed a heavy blessing and grace.

County Magistrate Chen is about 40 years old this year, in the prime of his life. He was promoted several levels and became a governor. As long as he does his job well, has connections in the court, and is favored by the emperor, his future is limitless.

Because of Prime Minister Wang, the Wang family became the most powerful family in Daliang. Now, the emperor wants to suppress the Wang family and promote the Chen family to become the new nobles in Daliang.

Although Chen Changshi was extremely terrified, he was naturally happy in his heart.

Everyone has selfish desires. Chen Changshi worked hard to relieve the emperor of his worries, and he should accept the honor and glory given to the Chen family by the emperor.

"I actually always miss Feng Changshi." Jiang Shaohua suddenly sighed: "If Feng Changshi came to the capital, took charge of the Ministry of Revenue, and managed my purse, I wouldn't have to worry about everything."

"However, Minister Ji did not do anything wrong. After I ascended the throne, he changed his attitude in time to support me. I can't touch him directly, so I can only let Feng Changshi continue to wait."

Chen Changshi also missed his old friend. If Feng Changshi came to the capital, the two of them would join forces and the task would be much easier to handle. However, in the officialdom, everyone has their own job. Minister Ji did a pretty good job, and Jiang Shaohua couldn't just move an old official in the court. Chen Changshi smiled and said, "Nanyang County is the birthplace of the emperor and the foundation of the emperor. Someone has to guard the Nanyang Palace for the emperor. Besides, Nanyang County still has the Nanyang Army and the Imperial Guard Camp. Without Feng Changshi, who can take care of such a large pile of trivial matters?"

This is true.

Jiang Shaohua laughed and said, "Well, let's leave it like this for now. Minister Ji is not young anymore, and he will have to retire in a few years. When the time comes, I will summon Chief Secretary Feng to the capital."

……

In the Showa Hall, the emperor and his ministers got along well and chatted and laughed.

Here in Jingyang Palace, the atmosphere was gloomy and sad, and the aunt and niece were crying together.

"How did you get so old?" Empress Dowager Zheng looked at the wrinkled and half-white-haired Duke Anguo, and felt heartbroken. Tears kept falling. "And your legs, how come they are so lame?"

Duke Anguo had been forcing out a smile, but when Empress Dowager Zheng cried like that, his nose suddenly felt sore and tears started to fall. "I am so lucky to be able to come to the palace alive to see my aunt. I don't have time to worry about these things."

Empress Dowager Zheng grabbed Duke Anguo's arm and cried.

Duke Anguo first lost his daughter-in-law, then his son, and now his wife has also passed away. The family business he had worked hard to accumulate for decades was also "given away". The grief and pain in his heart were ten times greater than that of the Empress Dowager Zheng. At this time, the crying of the Empress Dowager aroused his grief and he also burst into tears.

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Eunuch Zhao quietly retreated into a corner.

The shrill crying sound kept echoing in my ears.

"Jiang Shaohua promised me that she would not touch the Zheng family." Empress Dowager Zheng cried for a while, then calmed down a little and quickly reassured Duke Anguo: "Don't worry, with me here, no one dares to touch the Zheng family."

Eunuch Zhao's ears twitched, and he quickly raised his eyes and stared at Duke Anguo.

A deep sorrow flashed across Duke Anguo's eyes, but he followed the words of the Grand Empress Dowager and said, "Aunt is right. I asked to see the Emperor, and the Emperor told me the same thing when he saw me. Aunt, please take care of yourself and get well soon. All of us in the Zheng family, young and old, rely on your protection."

Empress Dowager Zheng was convinced by this and quickly cheered up: "You are right. I really need to get better soon. Otherwise, all the affairs of the palace will be controlled by Li."

Eunuch Zhao sneered in his heart.

Duke Anguo must not be telling the truth. The emperor has raised the knife, how can the Zheng family escape without bleeding heavily? I think he was afraid of irritating the Empress Dowager, so he concealed it.

Eunuch Zhao complained in his heart and lowered his head again, his ears still perked up.

Empress Dowager Zheng said intermittently: "You just have to be patient for the time being. After a year or two, when the rumors have died down, everything will be fine. I asked Shaohua to promote a few Zheng family boys. Also, this year's female examination will also begin. Select the smartest and most capable girls from your family to take the exam. Pass the exam and become female officials in the palace."

Still thinking about such a good thing!
The corners of Eunuch Zhao's mouth twitched and he almost rolled his eyes.

Fortunately, Duke Anguo was not stupid: "No. The war in Yuzhou has just ended, and everyone in the court is watching the Zheng family. At this time, the Zheng family should be as obedient as possible. The women cannot participate in this year's exam." (End of this chapter)