With the joint recommendation of the two priests, more people supported Li Ling immediately became more and more, which was very meaningful to overwhelm Ying Wenjie.

Seeing this, the prince frowned and quickly turned his eyes to the Minister of Rites behind him, indicating that he would come forward to oppose it. Although the latter hesitated, he had to go forward at this time and then stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Li Ling, recommended by the two prime ministers, certainly has outstanding abilities and seems to be more suitable for Huguang affairs, but I think it is still inappropriate to have his identity since he entered the officialdom."

As soon as this statement came out, the announcing sound paused, and he also struck while the iron was hot and continued: "Your Majesty, I just mentioned that if officials from the Ministry of Revenue and other yamen were asked to go there, there would be suspicion of officials protecting each other. Even if Lord Li did not have such a mind, once he was suspected, he would be in the end, and it would be difficult to prove his innocence.

"So I think it's better to take care of everything from Ying Wenjie, who is more innocent and has nothing to do with. If Lord Li really wants to serve the country, maybe he is the deputy, it would be a good arrangement."

As soon as he said this, the prince naturally smiled and expressed his satisfaction, but Li Ling and the two ministers fell down. What is this? He took away all the powers of making decisions and then asked someone to make wedding dresses for them?

"Father, my son also think that this law is very appropriate. After all, Li Ling did not have enough qualifications. If he followed the order to take charge of everything, he would not be truly obeyed by the local officials of Huguang and those sent by the court. But Ying Wenjie was different. He had always had a reputation in the court and held the power of impeachment, which was enough to shock the officials. With him as the main force, Huguang affairs would not be a concern." The prince immediately stood up to express his support.

The prince was very important, and even the two prime ministers couldn't fight with him head-on, so they all looked embarrassed. Lu Zhenze secretly turned his head and gave Li Ling a wink. Now the only young man who can still speak regardless of the rules is Li Ling, the lowest-identity young man.

Li Ling was upset. If it weren't for the countless victims of Huguang and Sun Bi's plan, he would have even refused to do this job directly. Anyway, he had many contributions before, and he might not have any substantial benefits after this trip to Huguang. Why bother with such effort?

However, this complaint was just heard in his heart. After all, he put the overall situation first. After thinking for a while, he took a step forward: "Your Majesty, I have something to say." As the fourth-rank official with the lowest status in the hall, he had to get the emperor's approval first if he wanted to speak.

The emperor looked at him with a smile, nodded and said, "Authentication."

"Your Majesty, I really can't agree with what Hubutang said just now. He said that because he was worried that someone would be suspicious that I had served in the Ministry of Revenue and might have maintained relevant officials in Huguang because of my selfishness. This is really a crime. Yes, I did serve as an official in the Ministry of Revenue a few years ago, but this does not mean that I will have a good relationship with every official in the Ministry of Revenue, let alone that many of them had joined the Ministry of Revenue before and after me.

"By the same reason, can't you make friends with the officials if you are not in the Ministry of Revenue? I have never been in the Hanlin Academy, but I have been with the Hanlin Academy and said Xu Cang was a good friend. How should Hubutang explain this?"

The Minister of Rites did not expect Li Ling to seize a flaw in his words and fight back in such a way. It was really hard to explain for a moment, so he could only hum and think he was dissatisfied.

Li Ling's words were not finished yet, and he continued: "The so-called protection of officials is to protect each other in the eyes of the people, as long as the court officials are, they may cover up their colleagues, rather than just looking at their origins. Therefore, as long as the officials sent to Huguang are the same in their eyes. If the responsibilities are not done properly, it is to protect each other; on the contrary, if they can understand the people's sentiments, make decisions for the people, and make them recover from the disaster, no matter how they deal with the officials who have made mistakes, it is a manifestation of justice and selflessness.

"As for the relationship that adults are worried about, in fact, compared to Lord Ying, who has been in the court for more than ten years, I am the one who doesn't have to worry about. I have only been an official in the capital for three years, and because of my low status, I have no connection with many adults in the court. If I say it is impossible to give private information, I will only be more innocent than Lord Ying.

"Of course, I believe that if Lord Ying really takes on this matter, he will definitely make a decision impartially, but if it is announced to the people, the small official, the lower official, is more credible. I hope Your Majesty will understand clearly!"

After his words, the Minister of Rites was speechless. It was really a plea to not be a censor. Ying Wenjie opened his mouth and did not speak out to argue with him. It was not that he really had no confidence in defending Li Ling, but that it actually hit his mind.

Because he has always been from Qingliu, he also knows that he can only be a Qingliu.

What is Qingliu? It is not that you are a clean official, you never be corrupt and abuse your power, but that you are a clean liu. Instead, you refer to some officials who are noble and have almost no mistakes, such as censors like him, and those editors and attendants in the Hanlin Academy.

To put it more clearly, those officials who only make argumentative comments, rely on their mouths and pens to do things, but do not do practical things, and do not make mistakes, are Qingliu.

Correspondingly, officials like Li Ling who always do things, are even called turbid currents by these self-proclaimed noble guys. As the saying goes, do more and make more mistakes, do less and make less mistakes, and do not do, there will naturally be no mistakes.

A clear stream like Ying Wenjie has not done any substantial errands in more than ten years. To be honest, he was also worried about asking him to do such a big thing in Huguang this time. It was just because this was what the crown prince said, so he didn't dare to refuse, but he was definitely not very motivated.

Now that Li Ling comes forward to block him back, Ying Wenjie is eager to do so, so how can he stand up and fight for it again? So although he looks annoyed on his face, his body is standing there straight, without moving, and without the intention of standing up to speak for himself.

The prince's people immediately noticed his thoughts. Although he was a little dissatisfied, he could do nothing. Because this is the fact that although the prince's power has increased considerably in the past two years, the categories of people who depend on him have not changed, and these clear streams are still the main ones.

Judging from the situation in Huguang this time, Ying Wenjie is indeed the only one who can really take action and do this job. But now that he has retreated, everyone naturally has no better way and can only accept it.

Of course, although the prince was disappointed, he was not very uneasy, because when he guessed that such an arrangement would be made in the court, they had already begun to make arrangements and wanted to pick their people out of the chaos.

Therefore, Ying Wenjie, as another candidate, has been identified as being eliminated, so Li Ling naturally became the most suitable candidate.

The emperor finally had a smile on his face, and looked at Li Ling very rarely and said, "Li Qing, I need to entrust you to the disaster relief in Huguang this time and find out all the previous ills. Don't let me down, and there are two prime ministers who fully support you."

"Thank you Your Majesty to me for your letter. When I go to Huguang this time, I will do my best to calm the disaster and let the people live a stable and prosperous life. I will also be impartial and stop anyone who has made a mistake from escaping sanctions!"

The emperor nodded with satisfaction, and then turned his face to the point of silence: "Li Ling listened to Feng—"

Li Ling was slightly stunned and then bowed down, and then heard the emperor say, "I have appointed you as the patrol and appeasement envoy of Huguang, and have full authority to deal with matters related to people's livelihood after this disaster. However, if any, local officials should obey the orders and do not make any mistakes!"

"I will receive the order, thank you!" Li Ling suddenly felt happy. Although this official position was just a temporary position like the military ration transfer governor when he went to Northern Xinjiang, it was obvious that his power was still greater this time, and he could even surpass a high-ranking official like the governor of Huguang.

In this way, after you arrive in Huguang, you can completely unleash your hands and solve the corrupt officials one by one without any regrets.

After pausing, the emperor said, "I and you are still there before?"

"...That's right." Li Ling grinned, and he really forgot about this. After handing over the job, he did not send the gold medal back to the palace.

The emperor smiled and said, "Then when you go to Huguang, you will still use this gold medal as your letter. In addition, you can order two thousand imperial guards as your guards and go with you. You can also point one hundred elite cavalry from the Imperial City Division as personal guards to protect you. Do you have any other requirements?"

"Your Majesty is considerate and I dare not make any other requests. But there is still a little unclear. If I find out in Huguang that an official has done corruption and abuse of power, resulting in casualties among the people, and he wants to resist, or even attack me, can I have the right to behead me first and then report?"

"Accurate." The emperor said without hesitation, "There are such a brave man, just kill me first!"

"I obey the order, thank Your Majesty for your trust." Li Ling bowed again. However, the answers between their king and his ministers made the other ministers in the hall stunned. Li Ling was too brave and would make such a request. This is really a big deal to go to Huguang.

Only a few people guessed that this should be a means for the emperor to think of it long ago, and it was just a means to promote some people to an important position in the court, which made the prince's expression become more serious.

After coming out of this palace, Li Ling did not walk with the court officials, but turned to the palace gate on the other side and found Xiao Chengzhi who was guarding there. During this trip to Huguang, he planned to bring this person together so that he could also make contributions and be promoted.

After all, for Sun Bi, it is far from enough to support him as a civil servant. He also has to find a general to protect him. Obviously, no one can compare to Xiao Chengzhi, who is still cousin with him and has a deep relationship with him.
Chapter completed!