When Zhou Wentai heard that Zong Ze did not ask anything else, he cared about the "Nanhuangchengsi" and hesitated.

He has been in Hongzhou Prefecture for a long time and is naturally familiar with the Nanhuangchengsi.

Cai You was kicked away, and the person in charge must be even bigger, so big that they can't afford to offend!

Zhou Wentai knew Li Yan, but Li Yan came in the name of "Mine Supervision". He was usually very low-key and could not see anyone at all. There was no obvious evidence that Li Yan did the extortion and arrest and house search.

Zhou Wentai looked at Zong Ze, and didn't know how long it would take to get along with the boss above his head. He got closer and whispered: "The news I heard was that it was the yellow gate in the palace."

Zong Ze was stunned. He was really unexpected.

After being stunned for a moment, Zong Ze said, "Is there a way to restrain him?"

Zhou Wentai didn't know much about the details inside, so he glanced outside and said, "This Imperial City Department is under the jurisdiction of the Political Affairs Hall. According to the system, it is also under the governor. You might as well talk to Cai You first."

Zhou Wentai is Cai Bian's favorite student, and Cai You is Cai Bian's nephew, but Cai You and Cai Bian are not close, so Zhou Wentai and Cai You are almost nodding and are not familiar with each other.

Zong Ze has been in Hongzhou Prefecture for a few days, but he is still surprised and has a great responsibility for the scene of Hongzhou Prefecture being full of confusion and secrets.

Not only are there complex and complex forces, but there are layers of complex and difficult to see through. In addition, the institutions at all levels sent by the court are also not subordinate to each other and have many factions, so they cannot be united.

Zong Ze did not comment on Zhou Wentai's suggestion, thought for a while, and said calmly: "What do you think if I replace officials at all levels of Jiangnan West Road and dispatch them from outside Jiangnan West Road?"

Zhou Wentai silently picked up the teacup and drank tea, his face seemed a little hesitant.

When Zong Ze saw this, he said directly: "You and I don't need to see each other more. If I can succeed this trip, everyone will be happy. If I also lose, Brother Zhou may not be untouched."

"I know."

Zhou Wentai didn't drink, but put it down when he reached his mouth, and sighed softly: "I don't say much, just take me, I'll mention it. I have been in Hongzhou Prefecture for so long, and I dare not say it's safe. I have changed many people inside and outside, locals, they are too deeply involved with local gentry, and I can't command at times, and I can't command but I'm uneasy. I have also transferred a lot of people from outside, but they are also severely constrained and difficult to move. When I switched to magistrates from all over the country, most of them were overturned. There was a county that wanted to check the deficit of the county's grain warehouse. The magistrate was invited to a brothel for a drink. The content of the letter to me was: the local people are simple, the treasury is full, and the country is peaceful and peaceful under the holy rule."

Zong Ze couldn't help but twitch.

Local promotion is not possible, external adjustment cannot be achieved. Is this Jiangnan West Road really a piece of iron that cannot be poured into the water?

Seeing Zong Ze pondering, Zhou Wentai said, "I and my mentor have sent me a few letters."

When he heard Zhou Wentai mention Cai Bian, Zong Ze became interested.

Cai Bian has a very rich resume and has first-class skills and experience. He is willing to take action, so there must be a way!

Zhou Wentai leaned closer and whispered: "My teacher said that you have to find a local snake. A strong dragon can suppress the local snake. As long as you control this local snake, everything else will be easier."

Zong Ze understood, shook his head again, and said, "It's not as simple as one or two. Jiangnan West Road is so big. If you want to implement the 'Shaosheng New Policy', it's up to the local government."

Zhou Wentai nodded slightly and said nothing.

Zong Ze's words make sense. There are not one or two local tyrants on Jiangnan West Road, or even one or two hundred. The court has no ability or energy to deal with these local tyrants.

The only remaining method is to rely on local government offices and forcefully promote it, open mountains when encountering mountains and dig canals when encountering water.

This is a huge, difficult process.

Zong Ze thought for a while and said, "How many have you found out about Governor He's death?"

Zhou Wentai said: "No. Governor He's death reveals many strange things. However, the political senator in the Governor's yamen insisted that Governor He was murdered, and the court also wanted to borrow this charge."

Zong Ze picked up the teacup and drank a sip of tea, saying, "During this time, I will form a new patrol battalion and the Governor's Office as soon as possible, and take over all military and political powers on Jiangnan West Road, and summon all prefectures, counties, military officials, transportation departments, and other officials at all levels. Zhou Gonggong, you must support me at that time."

Zong Ze was just a first-timer and was carrying the mission of implementing the "Shaosheng New Policy". You can imagine how much resistance they will encounter.

"It should be."

Zhou Wentai did not hesitate and said, "The lower official is the prefect of Hongzhou Prefecture, and the governor is under the jurisdiction of the governor. Just rest assured."

Zong Ze was relieved to Zhou Wentai, otherwise he would not have come to see him.

After taking a sip of tea, I looked outside again. It seemed that the cold winter was over and the weather was getting hotter.

Zong Ze had a general idea about Jiangnan West Road and said, "I guess the court will soon have various mansions and edicts. Jiangnan West Road will also have a detailed report. I plan to convene the prefects, magistrates and other chief officials to discuss together and come up with a set of specific rules to ensure that the government orders of Jiangnan West Road are unified and in line with the same steps. In addition, the Censorate, Dali Temple, etc. are also being prepared, and the new Governor's Office will provide full support."

Zhou Wentai frowned secretly and did not answer the conversation.

Zong Ze’s ideas are consistent with the court’s reform direction.

But in Kaifeng City, there are courts and officials. Who can resist under pressure?

But on Jiangnan West Road, they have too many means to stumbling.

This is a pool of deep water, stagnant water!

At this moment, a small official came not far away and saw the two of them, looking hesitant.

Zhou Wentai immediately scolded sternly: "This is the new governor Zong, what can I say?"

The little official quickly raised his hand and said, "Report to the Lord Lord, Governor Zong, there is someone outside who said he was from the yellow gate in the palace. He came to visit the Lord Lord and Governor Zong."

Zong Ze's eyes were surprised and he immediately said lightly: "I came quietly from Suyi."

Zhou Wentai understood and leaned closer and whispered, "Then, will you see him or not? Li Yan suddenly came here, afraid that the person who came was not kind."

Whether it is Zhou Wentai, Cai Bian's dean, the prefect of Hongzhou Prefecture, or Zong Ze, a banist who holds the authority of Jiangnan West Road, facing the yellow gate in the palace, no matter how small they are, they must not be careful.

What's more, Li Yan was sent to Jiangnan West Road, which was clearly the palace wanted to monitor every move of Jiangnan West Road!

This person is the real imperial envoy, and he may have an imperial edict in his hand!

Zong Ze was also hesitating in his heart. In just a moment, he said, "I can't hide, see you. I also want to see what he is trying to arrest people on Jiangnan West Road for a large-scale search of his house."

Zhou Wentai looked at Zong Ze deeply, turned to the minor official and said, "Please come in. By the way, prepare some more snacks."

"Yes." The clerk responded and left quickly.

Zong Ze picked up the teapot and poured tea, saying, "Do you think Li Yan would agree if I wanted to take over the Nanhuangchengsi?"
Chapter completed!