Liu Zhiyi raised his hand and said, "The emperor will receive the order."

Zong Ze nodded slightly and said, "I have kept someone at the city gate. If someone comes and I am not here, please welcome me on your behalf and receive it from the yamen."

Liu Zhiyi responded and said, "Governor, who else will come?"

Zong Ze said: "You know it all, Huang Zhongcheng of the Censorate, Chen Shilang of the Ministry of Works, and Xianggong Lin. In the second half of the year, there may be an official family."

Liu Zhiyi felt his scalp numb as he heard that the characters were bigger than the other.

Even in the capital, these big figures may not be able to see them all at once. Now they are gathered in Jiangnan West Road.

Zong Ze and Liu Zhiyi were talking, and Zhou Wentai from the prefect of Hongzhou Prefecture was also having a headache at this moment.

A fighting broke out in the magistrate of Nanchang County under Hongzhou Prefecture. By chance, the gentry and wealthy servants beat the official officer to death and beat him to death. The magistrate Jian Wancheng suddenly took leave on the grounds of "mother's illness".

The leave was a false statement. According to the news obtained by Zhou Wentai, the magistrate had already escaped overnight and didn't know where to take refuge.

"I'm afraid there's a big problem here."

Han Zhengyi stood beside Zhou Wentai and looked at the letter on his desk and said.

"yes,"

Zhou Wentai sighed lightly and said, "The gentry beat the official to death. Although it is a big deal, even at such a juncture, he will be scolded and dismissed from office at most, and there is no need to escape overnight."

Han Zhengyi could not think of the reason for this for a while and said: "Ji Wancheng's trip will probably have a bad impact on Hongzhou Prefecture and even Jiangnan West Road. Some people's attitudes will change again. Many people who come to meet with Hongzhou Prefecture will probably be repeated again."

This is the first thing Zong Ze has done since he took office. Zhou Wentai didn't want Hongzhou Prefecture to cause trouble for him. After thinking carefully, he thought about it and said coldly, "Let me find a way to find someone first. If it really doesn't work, I will take Nanchang County to take action!"

Han Zhengyi has always known his boss, and his temper is very similar to that of Xianggong Cai. He is usually a good man, but when it comes to fundamental issues, he will be more determined than anyone else!

"If it is Nanchang County, you have to use a heavy punch." Han Zhengyi said.

Nanchang County is a big county in Hongzhou Prefecture, with cultural heritage and outstanding people. I don’t know how many big names have emerged. Those networks of relationships are really complicated and difficult to describe.

Just as Zhou Wentai was about to speak, a minor official ran in and handed a letter.

Zhou Wentai looked at him with a strange look, and when he opened it, it became even more strange.

Han Zhengyi stood beside him, looked clearly from a high point, and said in surprise: "Su Xianggong is coming?"

After reading it, Zhou Wentai slowly put down the letter, sighed again, and said, "This Jiangnan West Road is about to be lively."

Han Zhengyi nodded silently, shocked.

Not to mention the great figures in the court, Su Xianggong, who had just retired, is coming again. Jiangnan West Road is really so lively that it can't be more lively.

"Let's go, talk to Governor Zong." Zhou Wentai stood up. He had Cai Bian's relationship and knew the fastest. Zong Ze probably hadn't received the letter yet.

Han Zhengyi didn't say anything and followed Zhou Wentai.

As Zhou Wentai said, the sudden escape of Ji Wancheng, the magistrate of Nanchang County, has begun to spread on Jiangnan West Road, and some rumors have emerged.

"I heard that the court was going to attack these prefectures and counties. Ji County got the news in advance and had already run away..."

"No, what I heard is that the governor's yamen wants to kill the chicken to warn the monkey, Hongzhou Prefecture definitely cannot, so he used the trick to test the waters..."

"Nothing nonsense, I heard that it was Magistrate Ji involved in the Chu family's case..."

"Who hasn't had any relationship with the Chu family yet? Did everyone arrest him?"

"Catch it? You think beautifully. Chu Weng and others have died in prison!"

"It's horrifying, horrifying. It's the dynasty that we scholars have never treated us like this..."

...

As the rumors spread, everyone was in danger of the officialdom of Jiangnan West Road, and there was a "running wave". Some people even knew that they would write a letter to "take leave" and many people "disappeared".

The actions of these people have caused the rumor to boil, making the governor's yamen represented by Zong Ze extremely passive.

Countless impeachment memorials flew out from Jiangnan West Road and where they knew the news and headed straight to the capital.

The official road station has never seemed so busy, with horse hooves everywhere and dust flying.

Nanchang County.

When Lin Xi arrived here, he walked slowly in the county, watching the bustling and lively scene, thinking about the geographical location of Nanchang County, an idea came to his mind.

He came to the magistrate's office, and looked at the door closed and the door was deserted. He looked indifferent and said, "Has this magistrate really escaped?"

Qi Jin, the doctor of the Ministry of Personnel behind him, said, "Yes. It is said that he was instructing him to beat the official to death."

Lin Xi suddenly laughed and said, "He ordered the gentry to kill his subordinates? It's ridiculous!"

Qi Jin smashed his mouth and didn't know how to answer the conversation.

Isn't it ridiculous? The high-ranking official's instructing a gentry to kill his subordinates, which is really unbelievable.

Qi Ji looked around and suddenly approached and whispered: "My husband, Huang Zhongcheng is here."

Lin Xi turned around and saw Huang Zui walking towards him with a group of people.

Huang Lu was a little anxious when he was rushing to the road, and was exhausted, and he stepped forward and raised his hand and said, "I have met Mr. Lin."

Huang Lu and Lin Xi are familiar with each other. Lin Xi is a strong ally of Zhang Dun, while Huang Lu is more like Zhang Dun's follower.

Lin Xi looked at him and said, "No need to be polite outside. You must know?"

Huang Lu took the towel handed by his subordinate, wiped his face, and said, "I have heard too much along the way and have not yet verified it."

As the Chief Censor, in charge of a killing weapon like the Censorate, there are naturally countless people who want to get close to it, and the "tellers" are everywhere.

I know that he is coming on this Jiangnan West Road, but it doesn’t matter if it’s related, I don’t know how many people wrote to him.

Lin Xi looked at the empty Nanchang County Government Office and said, "It's probably true, go in and talk."

Huang Lu came here quickly and wanted to sit down and rest, so he responded as soon as he heard this.

There were a large group of dozens of people, no one stopped them, and the Nanchang County Government was empty, so they just went in.

After sitting down, there was no tea, Lin Xi said, "I walked around a lot, and when I saw it at the end, I thought this Nanchang County was good."

Huang Lu leaned on the chair, a little tired, his fat body collapsed, and said, "You mean, you want to build Nanda here?"

"more than,"

Lin Xi said: "I think about the merger of Jiangnan West Road and Jinghu South Road, and the capital will be placed here."

“Huh,”

Huang Lu was a little surprised and immediately thought, "This idea is very interesting and a good idea."

Both of them are high-ranking officials, so you don’t need to say too much, you can understand each other.

If the two mergers of the government can be placed here, the existing two-way pattern can be easily broken, some shackles can be vigorously broken, and many obstacles can be eliminated.

"It's better to be early than late." Huang Lu said.

In political affairs, he rarely speaks, that is, when they are outside, the two of them speak in private.

Lin Xi pondered and said, "The two routes merge, and they have to re-divided the prefectures and counties. I have discussed with Da Xianggong and others that the management should be done by the large county system. After the merger, the seven prefectures should be the best."

"Seven Mansions?" Huang Lu frowned and said, "I remember there are eleven mansions on Jiangnan West Road? Zong Ze may not be able to resist such a big deal."

It is very difficult to merge two routes. It is not just a single order from the court. It also requires specific operations, which is a test of local officials. If the government merges again, the difficulty can be imagined.

All officials from these prefectures and counties may cause more and more disasters.

Lin Xi nodded and said, "It takes a suitable opportunity, and we must act decisively and deal with it decisively."

Huang Lu was very tired, but he still thought reluctantly and said, "It is a way to cut the mess with a quick knife. However, Jiangnan West Road is a troublesome and keeps adding to them. I am worried that they can't stand it."

In addition to the crazy attacks on Zong Ze and others by the outside world, many people in the court were also wondering whether Zong Ze and others could hold on and whether they would retreat halfway.

"so,"

Lin Xi looked at Huang Lu and said, "Nanhuangchengsi, Nanyushitai, and Nandali Temple, you have to share the pressure. You have to do some things."

Huang Lu understood and said, "I heard that Li Yan is too direct and violent, and it is not good. I will take a more gentle approach to alleviate the atmosphere in the officialdom between the two groups."

The current officialdom of Jiangnan West Road is so in a panic that many people are worried and unable to sleep.

"First of all, we must promulgate the law, act according to the law, block the verbal talk of some people, and try our best to relieve the pressure of Zong Ze and others." Lin Xi pointed out this.

Huang Lu didn't believe this, or said, "I know."

The so-called "reform" is itself illegal, and even the promulgation of the "New Song Dynasty Law" is not enough to rely on.

At this moment, the subordinates boiled the water and brought two cups to the two of them.

Huang Lu took a sip and felt much more comfortable and was much more energetic. He said, "I think we can build Nandaying, Nanguozijian, Taixue, Nanyushitai, Nandali Temple, etc. in this Nanchang County to make a layup."

"good."

Lin Xi looked at Huang Lu with admiration, and smiled rarely, saying, "Your grandpa said you are wise and foolish, and it is true."

Huang Lu shook his head slightly, and his years of exile had wiped out his ambitions.

Lin Xi held the teacup and looked out the door, saying lightly: "Stay here for a night. We will go to see Zong Ze and the others tomorrow. The meeting the day after tomorrow. I want to see what the officialdom on Jiangnan West Road looks like."

Huang Lu let out a light breath and said, "It's better to think about the bad, you won't be so disappointed and angry."

Lin Xi snorted coldly indifferently, looking at the Nanchang County yamen, his eyes were filled with anger.

While Lin Xi and Huang Lu were suspending their rest in Nanchang County, Zong Ze from Hongzhou Prefecture was busy for a moment and had no time to spare.

Here he talked with Zhou Wentai, then went to meet Shen Kuo, and then Xing Shu. After talking about each other's views and working together, he kept having a night banquet with Ge Linjia and four others. Late at night, he rushed to the Nanhuangchengsi to find out the details of the case of Chu family and others.

Adults followed one after another, and they had to understand everything clearly and take it into their hands. If those big men asked questions and he didn't know what they asked and stammered, then he would not be the sanctioned minister.

At this time, Li Yan was sleeping soundly in his hidden private house, hugging Mrs. Chen, and was awakened by the knock on the door of the guard.

"Dear, Governor Zong suddenly came to the Nanhuangcheng District and asked to see Chu Qingqiu and others." A low voice came from outside the door.

Mrs. Chen did not open her eyes, her expression was very calm, as if she was asleep, and her flawless collarbone was looming under the bedding.

Li Yan was impatient and looked at Mrs. Chen greedily and got up reluctantly, put on her clothes and opened the door, and said, "What is this Zong Zeda doing at night!"

He complained and closed the door and went out.
To be continued...