Chapter 583 585. Who will take over?

Jin Qianqian looked back at the generals who were gathered together chatting in the cold wind, and couldn't help feeling a little sad.

After getting to know these people, I realized that they all have some selfish desires, but they can always unite when it comes to major issues.

It is also because of them that the Russian Empire, the biggest threat to Lucheng, cannot cross the border even a single step.

As for the Dongyi people who are like little fleas, now that they have this observation tower and telescope, they will no longer be able to jump around.

What she didn't know was that the Dongyi, who were thought to be unable to make any progress, would once again go crazy because of poverty and attack again before the New Year.

But this time the outcome was even more miserable than the last time, and no one sent them back.

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Two years later

During his tenure in Lucheng City, Gu Wenheng made some achievements, and he and Zhou Shixiong firmly controlled the border of Lucheng.

Hua Shunming has lived the most comfortable life in recent years.

Without the trouble of Lucheng on the border, he has the confidence to send his troops to fight back even if there are minor conflicts on other borders.

As for the civil officials under him, when they made too much trouble once, he really waved his hand and sent several princesses to marry, which finally made them calm down.

Hua Shunming drank tea comfortably, "Today in the court, those old guys were quite quiet.

It seems that the lessons they had given them previously have made them afraid to speak out again, which is really a bit boring."

Le San smiled and said, "That's because your majesty is wise, so they naturally have no reason to refute."

"Oh, I thought Wana would get a princess for marriage this time, but I didn't expect these cowards to make Prince Wana's trip in vain."

Le San sympathized with the ministers in his heart. No one had expected that the young emperor would not play by the rules and really use the daughters of rich families that he had taken into the palace for marriage.

Although she was given the title of princess, she was very stingy with her dowry. She was sent back to her family before her marriage and only given some small rewards, which were left to the ministers to arrange themselves.

Thinking of the expressions of those adults before, Le San quickly lowered his head even more.

"It seems that the gentlemen are in favor of fighting this time," Le San did not answer, and Hua Shunming did not care, muttering to himself,

"Lvcheng has stabilized, and it's time for General Zhou to adjust his position."

Hua Shunming is satisfied with Zhou Shixiong.

In recent years, the city of Law, which he manages, has been the most stable.

Speaking of which, a large part of the credit goes to Gu Wenheng.

"Gu Wenheng has been working in Lucheng for three years, right?"

Le San naturally had a good idea of the terms of office of these officials, not to mention the ancient prefect who was always mentioned by the emperor, "his term of office has expired this year."

"If I had more wise officials like Mr. Gu under my command, I would have less worries."

As they talked, Hua Shunming expressed his admiration for Gu Wenheng.

If he was just watching at the beginning, after these few years, what the prefect Gu Wenheng had done had attracted his great attention.

In just a few short years, a border town where people were basically living in poverty has been transformed into the bustling trading city it is today.

Also because his wife opened up maritime trade, some imported goods were shipped ashore from this place, and merchants from all over the country flocked to it.

In addition, he built a lot of roads in the local area, which made the nearby fishing villages more convenient and allowed the goods in their hands to be traded smoothly.

It only took a short time to bring prosperity to this place, from zero taxation at the beginning to Rong Chao's purse now.

If Hua Shunming were to say it, he really was reluctant to transfer this person away from here.

Because he didn't know whether the next official would have selfish motives and would mess up this place where he could make money.

Le San knew what to say to please the emperor at this time, "Master Gu is indeed a capable man and a loyal minister.

This Lord Gu is the money grabber of the emperor, as if he was born with wealth. "

Hua Shunming smiled and nodded, "Indeed, from the glass recipe to the current share of sea trade, I have earned several million taels of silver from him.

If every court official had this ability, then I, the emperor, would be able to rest easy."

Le San lowered his head and stopped talking. If he continued talking, he might end up hurting Lord Gu.

Hua Shunming, "Who do you think should be sent to take over as the prefect of Lucheng?"

Although he was satisfied with Gu Wenheng, he really didn't want to hand over such a large sum of money to one person.

Moreover, it would be unreasonable not to give him a promotion after such a great achievement.

"I don't know," Le San didn't expect the emperor to ask him this question, "Your Majesty can discuss it with the ministers."

Hua Shunming sneered, "They have been eyeing this big piece of fat meat for a long time, otherwise why do you think I would bring up this matter today?"

These people had made their sights on the possibility and submitted memorials to the emperor's memorials early on.

He had found it some time ago and just threw it aside, wanting to suppress it.

Unexpectedly, these people couldn't sit still and brought up this matter in the court early this morning.

If it weren't for the incident with Prince Wana, these people would probably have continued to persist.

Le San felt that he had said too much today, which was beyond the scope of his role as a servant, so he stood aside in silence.

Hua Shunming did not make things difficult for him and quickly called in the Grand Tutor Liu Hai'an and the old minister Liu Donglai.

"Who do you think is the most suitable person to take over as the prefect in Lucheng?"

Liu Haian remained silent. His second son's wife had always had close contact with Madam Gu and had also invested in Haimao in recent years. Based on this relationship, it was difficult for him to speak up.

Liu Donglai rolled his eyes. The old fox's silence was too obvious.

Obviously, the king and his ministers before them have forgotten that they are now just wealthy and idle people.

Hua Shunming took a deep breath and said, "I trust you two the most. Please help me analyze this."

But I was thinking in my heart, these two old foxes will not release the eagle until they see the rabbit.

Liu Donglai didn't understand why he had to be called every time? Couldn't he just catch a few more fish?

Maybe I'll be lucky today and catch the big fish that escaped before. "Your Majesty, I have long stopped asking about the affairs of the court. I don't know many young and promising officials. I really can't help you with your worries."

Niu Haian said, "Your Majesty, the proportion of tax revenue in Lucheng is too high now. This place is already of great importance. It is really difficult for me to make a conclusion alone. How about inviting the six ministries to discuss it together?"

"Someone has already raised this issue in the court today, but as you know, these people are too selfish. I really don't feel comfortable using the people they pointed out."

Niu Haian, "Your Majesty, I really can't say more about this matter. It's because I made the second son's wife and Madam Gu have always been on good terms. Over the years, because of this fate, the mansion has added some income.

In order to be fair, I will avoid this matter."

Hua Shunming, "Just this one thing? I know everything. Those people in the court are scrambling to get a share. Who has a share is in my control."

(End of this chapter)