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Chapter 273 Clues ([-])

"By God's favor, the emperor's edict said: I was shocked to hear about the Yangzhou bloody case, and I was very worried. It is clear that there are such evil deeds. It is a shame to the court.... Che Ming, the magistrate of Yangzhou, failed to appease me, and I was very disappointed. Immediately I will be dismissed and dealt with, and the remaining vacancies will be handled by Dorobeile Hongqing temporarily, waiting for the newly elected officials of the Ministry of Officials, hereby!"

On June 44th of the [-]th year of Kangxi, at the time of the official card, in front of the Yangzhou post station, the eunuch Zhao Wucheng, the deputy head of the memorial office, stood behind the incense table with a stern face, and read the imperial decree expressionlessly, kneeling all over the place. The imperial decree was very long, and it was about the handling of the assassination of Hongqing half a month ago. It was a long-winded and long-winded whole, but there was actually only one point, that is, the dismissal of Che Ming, the magistrate of Yangzhou, and Hongqing was temporarily acting as his deputy.

"Thank you, Lord Long, long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

After the imperial decree, some families were really happy and some were sad, but no matter how everyone felt, they absolutely did not dare to be rude, and all thanked them politely before they stood up.

"Eunuch Zhao has worked hard from afar. Ben Baylor has prepared some drinks. Would you like to invite Eunuch inside to rest?"

Among all the people present, although Hong Qing is the youngest, but her status is the highest, so she had to go out and exchange pleasantries with Zhao Wucheng who came to deliver the decree.

"Thank you Qing Baylor for your kindness, but the old slave still has other errands and must hurry to Jinling, so I won't bother you any more, please ask Qing Baylor Haihan to do it."

Zhao Wucheng is not a very extravagant figure in the palace, but after all, he has been in the palace all year round, so he knows what kind of person Hong Qing is, so how would he dare to fight in front of Hong Qing? Zhao Wucheng didn't want to rush to stand in line before the situation became clear, and he didn't want to have too much entanglement with Hong Qing, so he found an excuse and declined Hong Qing's invitation to a banquet.

"That's fine, then Baylor won't keep my father-in-law any longer, and I'll thank you later when I get back to Beijing."

Hong Qing was not very patient about banquets, the reason why she invited her at this time was just following the unspoken rules of the officialdom, since Zhao Wucheng wanted to decline, Hong Qing was also happy to be at leisure, but after handing over the imperial edict At the same time, he still didn't forget to slip a folded hundred-liang bank note into Zhao Wucheng's sleeve quietly.

"Don't dare, dare not, Qing Baylor, please stay, the old slave will leave now."

Although Hong Qing's movement of playing the bank note was concealed, how could Zhao Wucheng, the person involved, not notice it? Even though he was used to collecting money, Zhao Wucheng was still happy for a while, smiling until his old face wrinkled, However, he still didn't want to have too much to do with Hong Qing, so he just thanked him, got on his horse, and under the guard of a group of soldiers from Shanpuying, hurried along the road towards Jinling.

"My lords, Ben Baylor has been ordered to take up the post of magistrate of Yangzhou temporarily. He is only young and has little knowledge, and he may make mistakes. He still needs a lot of help from you lords."

Although the imperial decree did not specify the time limit for the temporary agency, Hongqing had already guessed the real intention of the old man's move. Before the rectification is over, the new magistrate will definitely not take office. This kind of support is not insignificant. Hong Qing is very excited in his heart. Yes, after Zhao Wucheng and others left, Hong Qing just bowed her hands to the waiting local officials, and said politely and humbly.

"Your Imperial Envoy, don't worry, the subordinate officials should do their best."

"Qing Baylor is being polite, but there are orders, and the officials should follow them."

……

A group of local officials didn't know the significance of Hongqing's temporary appointment. They thought that Hongqing was just helping to look after the new magistrate before the arrival of the new magistrate, so they didn't care much. It is also extraordinarily crisp.

"Well, Ben Baylor can feel at ease with the help of the princes. It's getting late, and the princes should go to their own places. If there is anything, Ben Baylor will notify you."

After all, it has not been handed over yet, and it is not considered to be the official acting magistrate of Yangzhou. Hong Qing didn't want to make an inaugural speech, but just explained a few words, and sent all the local officials away.

"Master Che, please stop."

Hong Qing ignored the departure of a group of local officials, but walked slowly to the distraught Che Ming, waved her hand warmly and said.

"Ah, oh, okay, okay, Qingbaile please."

Ever since he learned of the attack on Hongqing, Che Ming knew that he might not escape punishment. In the past half a month, he has been worried and urging all his subordinates to hunt him down. As an assassin, he just wanted to get rid of the crime for the last time, but he exhausted all methods, but he couldn't find any useful clues. The last one, but never expected that the imperial decree would come so quickly, and the punishment would be so severe. A guy who was slapped would not tell the truth, and had to go back to the Ministry of Officials to listen, but it really made Che Ming feel ashamed Yes, I didn't hear what Hong Qing was saying at all, so I just answered in a daze.

"Lord Che, there are a lot of government affairs in the mansion, so don't delay going, so please ask Master Che to cooperate with Ben Belle to hand over the matter first?"

For Che Ming, the eighth master's family, Hong Qing doesn't have much affection, but she can't say that she has any dislike. After all, although this person has a strong desire for power, he still has a good hand in governing the place, although he is not like Shi Hairui. He is an honest and upright official, but he is not considered greedy, and he can barely be regarded as a capable local official. Hong Qing really didn't feel gloating about the fate of being dismissed. It was just a formal proposal.

"Ah, good, good, the prisoner will do it now, let's do it now."

Che Ming obviously hadn't recovered from the shock of being dismissed and investigated, so he responded with a few words indiscriminately, then walked into the yamen with a hunched body, staggering footsteps, and his back was full of desolation.

"Ah."

Che Ming was already in a daze at this moment, and when he turned around, he forgot to salute, which was obviously disrespectful, but Hong Qing didn't care too much about it, and just shook his head and smiled lightly, then lightly Let it go, and didn't stay outside the yamen any longer, and walked slowly into the yamen.

"Master Imperial Envoy, everything is here, do you have any other orders?"

Because of the prosperity of Yangzhou, Che Ming did not owe anything in his tenure, and the handover was very simple, even if the official seals, documents and other things were handed over, it would be considered over, but Che Ming did not leave in a hurry , but waited beside the copywriting in a fawning manner, and asked Hong Qing for instructions.

"Master Laoche is here. Well, Yangzhou is well managed, and this is all thanks to Master Che. Ben Baylor will present this performance to the Holy Spirit at the meeting, so let's go."

Hong Qing was very satisfied with being able to complete the handover process so quickly, and she did have a little appreciation for Che Ming's ability in government affairs, so she did not hesitate to praise him, but she didn't plan to talk to him too much, after all Those who have different ways will not conspire with each other.

"Yes, the prisoner resigned, ah, the prisoner almost forgot about one thing, um, the former imperial envoy asked Wu Sidao about him, although the prisoner hadn't met for a long time, he was said to be in Yangzhou, it is said that he was in Gaoyou It is just a rumor that Sunjiazhuang in the county has become a private school teacher, and the criminal officials have never verified it, so they dare not speak falsely, and it is not a deliberate concealment from your lord."

After Che Ming obviously hesitated for a moment, he gritted his teeth and revealed a secret.

Heh, Lao Wu is indeed hiding in Yangzhou, interesting!

Hearing what Che Ming said, Hong Qing's heart couldn't help but move, she didn't want to go, but she didn't show it on her face, she just nodded indifferently and said: "Master Che has a heart."

"Your Excellency, please stay, and the prisoner will leave."

Che Ming reported Wu Sidao's news at this time, and he had the intention of flattering him, but when he saw that Hong Qing had no special reaction, he was greatly disappointed, and he had no face to procrastinate any longer, so he could only say goodbye embarrassingly. went.

"Come on!"

Hong Qing never dared to be careless about the cripple Wu Sidao. After all, in the film and television dramas of the previous life, this guy was mysterious and mysterious. When I came to Jiangnan this time, I intended to look for this person, but I couldn’t. It's all about getting reliable news. Today, when Che Ming mentioned this matter, Hong Qing really thought of going to pay a quick visit, but she just wanted to think about it, but she couldn't do it. , I just took over the government affairs of Yangzhou, after all, I have to get acquainted with it well, I can't just go to the suburban county of Gaoyou immediately, besides, Hongqing has other important things to do, and I'm afraid I won't be able to get rid of it in a short time After thinking about it for a while, he still decided to put Wu Sidao's matter aside for a while before discussing it, so he got up, raised his voice and yelled loudly.

"Subordinates are here!"

Li Minxing was originally waiting outside the study room, but when he heard Hong Qing's call, he dared not be negligent, so he hurriedly strode into the room, bowed, and hurriedly answered.

"Prepare the sedan chair, go to Dongmen Lane!"

Hong Qing pondered for a while, then raised her brows, and gave the order in a resolute tone.

"This……"

As the most useful person around Hong Qing, Li Minxing naturally knew where Dongmen Lane was. Hearing that Hong Qing was going there so openly, he couldn't help being taken aback.

"It's okay, Ben Baylor has his own opinion!"

Hong Qing knew clearly that Li Minxing was worried, but he didn't care too much. He didn't dare to go easily in the past because he was afraid of exposing the location of the helm. Now, the power in Yangzhou is already in his hands, so naturally There is no need to worry so much. The sub-rudders who control this place will also be abolished after the salt affairs are rectified, but they are not afraid of being exposed at this time.

"twitter!"

Since Hong Qing had already said that, Li Minxing dared not say any more, and after a respectful reply, he went to arrange related matters without mentioning it.

(End of this chapter)