The first assistant of the poor family

Chapter 307 Released to the prefect (second update)

In the Ming Dynasty, officials in the capital were expensive, while local officials were cheap, so there were often situations where local officials were transferred to the capital and demoted.But even so, there are still countless people who rely on their connections to rush into the capital.

The reason is that Beijing officials have a future.

Now Xie Shen is doing well in the Imperial Academy, and he is familiar with the little prince.

Under such circumstances, His Majesty the Emperor actually wanted to release him.

Naturally, Xie Pi couldn't change anything, he just hoped that Xie Shen could have a mental preparation in advance.If you want to argue with reason, you can also write a book and struggle.Although this will not have much effect on the result.

As soon as Xie Pi arrived at the Hanlin Academy, the eunuch who delivered the decree followed him.

Gu Dayong was the one who preached the decree this time.

He and Xie Shen had a good relationship, as soon as he entered the official office, he said with a smile: "Congratulations, Mr. Xie."

Xie Shen was in a mess.This Emperor Hongzhi was too uninteresting, he didn't even give him time to think about how to deal with it, what to do.

Although he slandered a few words in his heart, he still wanted to accept the order.

Otherwise, in front of so many colleagues, it would be too unjust to be accused of being ungrateful.

After exchanging a few words with Gu Dayong, Xie Shen knelt down and accepted the order.

Xie Shen already knew the content of the imperial decree in advance, so naturally he didn't show too much surprise.

Gu Dayong exclaimed: "Master Xie released the fourth-rank magistrate at such a young age, he really has a bright future."

Eunuch Gu has been in the palace for some years, but he has never seen a fourth-rank official at the age of 17. Xie Shen's promotion speed is definitely beyond the reach of others.

The prefect of Lu'an Prefecture, Chief Secretary of Shanxi, His Majesty the Emperor directly pointed out the position to Xie Shen, which meant that there was no room for negotiation on this matter.

Although Xie Shen was very helpless in his heart, he also knew that going to the letter at this time was purely to make himself unhappy.

"This incident is probably related to the earthquake in Tunliu County, right?"

Xie Shen asked tentatively, but Gu Dayong said with a smile: "Our family doesn't know about this."

Xie Shen had no choice but to ask: "Has Your Majesty set a time limit for departure?"

Gu Dayong shook his head and said, "The emperor didn't say anything, but Mr. Xie, the sooner the better."

Sometimes you have to listen to what the Son of Heaven says, and sometimes you have to listen to it backwards. Right now, it is obvious that you should listen to it.
Xie Shen nodded and said: "I will go to the Ministry of Officials to handle the delivery formalities in a while."

After sending Gu Dayong away, Xie Shen said calmly, "If there is no accident, I will probably stay in Shanxi for three years. It's really unpredictable."

Hearing this, Xie Pi felt a little pity for Xie Shen.

The position of Minister of the Eastern Palace is undeniably noble, Xie Shen has been in Youchunfang Youzanshan for half a year, and the relationship with the little prince is gradually getting better.Being transferred to Lu'an Mansion in Shanxi at such a time, he would probably feel a little lonely, right?
Xie Shen also knew that this appointment had something to do with the recent earthquake in Tunliu, Shanxi.

Earthquakes have occurred all over the country, but the one in Tunliu is the worst.

Under such circumstances, it is natural to find someone who is responsible for the blame. It is impossible for the emperor to take the blame. The former prefect of Lu'an Prefecture naturally took the responsibility on behalf of the emperor and became a blame man.

Of course, the Son of Heaven can't be too ugly. His old man just transferred Qiu Yong, the former prefect of Lu'an, at the same level, and did not remove Qiu Yong's black hat.

From the sixth-rank Hanlin Xiuzhuan to the fourth-rank magistrate, at first glance, he has been promoted to four ranks, which is enviable.But Xie Shen was really not happy.

Firstly, it is true that local officials are not as easy to be promoted as Beijing officials, especially Hanlin Cichen, and secondly, the place where they are sent out is not very good.

If it's somewhere next to it, that's all.Then Lu'an Mansion is a place of right and wrong.

There has just been a strong earthquake, and it is estimated that all the houses and government offices have collapsed, and they are in a state of ruins waiting to be rebuilt.

Going to work in Lu'an Mansion at this time is like picking up a hot potato.

It would be a great achievement if we can handle the post-earthquake affairs well and lead the people in Lu'an, especially in Tunliu, to a better life.But if it is not handled properly, it will be caught and bitten severely.

After all, Xie Shen's official career is so smooth, it is inevitable that someone will suffer from pink eye disease, and always hope that Xie Shen will make a mistake.

Xie Pi comforted Xie Shen and said, "Brother Shen, don't be too pessimistic. Maybe His Majesty will transfer you back to Beijing in a year or so."

"Thunder, rain and dew are all due to your grace."

Xie Shen smiled, but did not answer directly.

It is also possible for local officials to be transferred back to the capital before the expiration of their term of office, but that is all for gilding outside.It belongs to the privilege of Jane Zai's courtiers in the true sense.Xie Shen can't guarantee that he is also included in this list.

In addition, in order to gain his reputation, he bluntly wrote a letter to impeach Shou Ninghou and Yang Peng a few days ago, which probably made Emperor Hongzhi feel uncomfortable.

Although the Son of Heaven would not say it clearly, there was no guarantee that he would not wear small shoes for Xie Shen.

Xie Shen was born as a number one scholar, and was also a minister of the Imperial Academy, so there was no rule of direct release.

That's why Emperor Hongzhi was a little more tactful, and let Xie Shen work in the position of Minister of the Eastern Palace for half a year before making an order.

Of course, this is all Xie Shen's speculation. If there had been no earthquake in Tunliu, perhaps Xie Shen would not have been released from Beijing immediately by the emperor.It can only be said that time is fate.

For a good young man who is determined to join the cabinet, Xie Shen can only comfort himself, and going outside is also a good opportunity to practice.

In the middle and late Ming Dynasty, there was a rule that non-auspicious scholars were not allowed to join the cabinet, but it did not mean that the auspicious scholars would always serve as officials in Beijing.

Especially for someone like Xie Shen who has been promoted to four levels in a row, from a sixth-rank Qingliu to a fourth-rank magistrate, no matter how you look at it, the leaders value it.

The prefect's term is three years, but if Xie Shen's performance is very good, it is possible to transfer back to the capital in advance.

In the final analysis, everything depends on the meaning of the emperor.

If the Son of Heaven wanted Xie Shen to be gilded and to accumulate political experience for future cabinet entry, he would naturally not let Xie Shen stay in the place for too long.

Fortunately, the magistrates of the Ming Dynasty could bring their families with them when they took office. Otherwise, if Xie Shen and Xu Qianqian, the newlyweds, were to be separated for three years, it would be quite a headache.

"I heard that the folk customs in Lu'an Mansion are tough, everyone is martial arts, and the wealthy family even raises many servants. Brother Shen, you should be more careful."

Xie Pi said with some concern.

The primary concern of local officials, especially those in power like the magistrate, is how to deal with the relationship with the local gentry.

As the saying goes, a strong dragon does not overwhelm a local snake. If local officials such as magistrates and county magistrates confront the local wealthy families as soon as they take office, they may be able to pack up and leave in advance without waiting for the imperial court to be transferred.

China has always been a clan society, where imperial power does not extend to counties, and the influence of local wealthy families cannot be underestimated.

Xie Shen nodded and said: "Brother Pi Xian, don't worry, a gentleman hides his weapon in his body and moves when the time comes. Even if I really want to move, I will do it step by step."

(End of this chapter)