Mingshi

Chapter 922 Luo Xin's Suggestion

"Elder Xu Ge and I both feel that we must send a capable minister to Hangzhou this time. As for Hangzhou and Shibosi, no one in the Manchu Dynasty knows better than you. So I let you come to see you If you have any opinions, or there are better candidates. Don’t worry, don’t be afraid, just express your suggestions and let’s have a discussion.”

"I do have an idea." Luo Xin said calmly.

Everyone in the hall stared intently. They didn't expect Luo Xin to say that he had an idea as soon as he came in. Even Xu Jie couldn't help but tremble. Could it be that Gao Gong and Luo Xin had conspired long ago?
Gao Gong was overjoyed in his heart, he was afraid that Luo Xin would not speak, he was not afraid that Luo Xin would speak, even if it muddied the water.So, he immediately opened his mouth and said:

"You said."

"I think it's better to refine the work. A person's energy is limited, and he may not be able to do a good job if he specializes in one thing, let alone manage all aspects? When the lower official was sent to Hangzhou by His Majesty, didn't he just serve as a The promotion of the Shibo Department? It is precisely because at that time, the lower officials only managed the Shibo Department, so they would concentrate on managing the Shibo Department well."

Gao Gong's eyes lit up: "You mean to separate the prefect of Hangzhou and the commissioner of Shibo? Choose two people to take office?"

"Good!" Luo Xin nodded.

"Wonderful!"

Gao Gong couldn't help being overjoyed, he said the word "miao", and separated the prefect of Hangzhou from the governor of Shibo, so he can always insert one person, right?At that time, in Hangzhou, they will be able to compete with Xu Jie.

Xu Jie frowned, this Luo Xin was simply too insidious, no matter if it was the prefect of Hangzhou or the governor of the city, as long as one person with a high profile was appointed, Hangzhou would still not be his own world in the future.

Seeing Gao Gong's excited expression, Luo Xin couldn't help but secretly shook his head. Even if Xu Jie made up his mind to occupy the two seats, with Gao Gong's current control over the court, he still couldn't compete with Xu Jie, and would still Lose, unless Xu Jie intends to give in.

but……

Will Xu Jie let it go?
will not!

As long as he saw Xu Jie's eyes now, Luo Xin knew that he would definitely not.

In this way, Luo Xin needs to make up his mind quickly. If he waits until Gao Gong proposes a candidate, he will lose his chance. No one will let him speak again. He can only watch Gao Gong fail. Xu Jie's position fell into the hands of Xu Jie.So, he immediately said:

"The next official has a suitable candidate."

"Oh? Who is it?" Gao Gong looked at Luo Xin.

Luo Xin took a deep breath, he knew that after this person spoke out, a rift would be formed between him and Gao Gong, and it would take a lot of effort to mend this rift, and it might not be possible can make up.However, when he thought of Xu Shixing's lonely back yesterday, he finally said:

"The lower officials have no objection to Mr. Zhang Juzheng being the magistrate of Hangzhou, and the lower officials recommended Xu Shixing to be the secretary of the city."

The Manchu officials were stunned, completely unaccustomed to Luo Xin's words.

Why would Luo Xin recommend Xu Shixing?

Gao Gong was dumbfounded!
But he is sure that Luo Xin is definitely not joining forces with Xu Jie, there is no possibility of joining forces between the two.

So……

Could it be that Luo Xin has a relationship with Xu Shixing?

Not bad!

Xu Shixing had a very good relationship with Luo Xin at the beginning, and also joined Luo Xin's Fuxing Society.Xu Jie who defected to Xu Jie later, is it a lie that he defected to Xu Jie?Was it the spy Luo Xin sent to Xu Jie's side?
Xu Jie was also dumbfounded!
At the same time, he couldn't help thinking, is Xu Shixing a spy?
impossible!
Based on what he knew about Xu Shixing, it would not be surprising that this person would fight against him in the future, but it would be absolutely impossible for him to be a spy. Xu Shixing was a man of good character and would never accept such a thing.

So……

Why did Luo Xin recommend Xu Shixing?

At this time, Xu Jie couldn't help but have doubts in his heart. Could it be Luo Xin's plan to alienate him?He wants to drive a wedge between Xu Shixing and me?
If I fall into his scheme of alienation and disagree with Xu Shixing's appointment as the Secretary of the Municipal Bureau, Xu Shixing and I will definitely be separated from each other from now on.And it will also alienate those who follow me from me.

If I agree, with Xu Shixing's temperament, I will definitely be grateful to Luo Xinxin.Maybe when I run the Shibo Company, I will maintain the rules left by Luo Xin to some extent, and I will conflict with my plan.And once this kind of conflict is formed, it will slowly become a rift between me and Xu Shixing.

I really underestimated Luo Xin, how can this be a young man's thinking, it is almost the same as that old ghost Gao Gong.How do I do it?

Xu Jie's thoughts turned suddenly, and Gao Gong knew that Xu Shixing belonged to me, so he would definitely not agree.If it was because of Gao Gong that Xu Shixing was unable to serve as the Secretary of the Municipal Shipbuilding Department, Xu Shixing would not blame me.As a result, Xu Jie's face showed indifference, and he looked at Gao Gongdao:
"What does Master Gao think?"

Gao Gong didn't know what Luo Xin meant. He had already looked at Luo Xin just now, and Luo Xin gave him a firm look, which filled his heart with suspicion.

Could it be that Xu Shixing was really a spy arranged by Luo Xin next to Xu Jie?

His mind turned quickly, and when Xu Jie asked him, he had already made a decision in his mind.Anyway, he has lost this time.Even if he disagrees, in the end Xu Jie will let Zhang Juzheng be the prefect of Hangzhou and concurrently be the governor of the city.That being the case, so what if he agreed to Xu Shi's promotion to the city shipping department?
Even if Xu Shixing belonged to Xu Jie, it would be better to divide the power into the hands of Zhang Juzheng and Xu Shixing respectively than to have all of them in the hands of Zhang Juzheng alone.

As Gao Gong, who came up from the bottom step by step, knows deeply that even people in the same camp have struggles with each other, so he smiled on his face and nodded happily:
"I have no objection. I think it is a good suggestion for Xu Shixing to serve as the Secretary of the Municipal Shipbuilding Commission."

"Hehe..." Xu Jie also had an inscrutable smile on his face: "The two of us finally thought of being together, and I am also optimistic about Xu Shixing."

Everyone in the lobby was dumbfounded, unable to comprehend the situation in front of them at all.

Why did Luo Xin put forward an unreasonable suggestion, but the two elders who were at odds with each other readily agreed?
Luo Xin's heart relaxed at this time, in fact, he was not completely at ease with Xu Shixing.Xu Shixing has the talent of the number one scholar, and has his own ideas. He is a very firm person.He was able to abandon Luo Xin and go to Xu Jie without hesitation at the beginning, and now he was able to abandon Xu Jie decisively because he was disappointed with Xu Jie's methods, which proved that Xu Shixing was a person who was desperate for his ideals.

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