Chapter 410 Court Meeting
Jun Moye immediately gave orders.
"Qing Gu."
Qing Gu appeared and bowed.
"Sir, Madam."
Jun Moye ordered in a deep voice.
"Find a way to contact the Qian family's spies and give them the news that our Baise City has 200,000 soldiers and horses."
Upon hearing this, Qinggu looked up at Jun Moye and then understood. Yes, it was time to go back.
"Yes, I'll do it right away."
Jun Moye nodded slightly, then looked at Su Hanchu.
"If we had gone to the Imperial City at the beginning, Baise City would have just stabilized. Most of the military commanders here are from bandit backgrounds. If we weren't there, I'm worried it would cause unrest. The civil servants in charge are just beginning to form, but haven't yet reached the stability of a large country."
Su Hanchu nodded slightly when he heard this.
"This is indeed a problem. We're developing too fast. For some people, life is a rollercoaster of ups and downs. One moment they're a weakling being bullied, and the next they're a local official. If someone has a bad character, they might develop some inappropriate thoughts. After all, it's not uncommon for a young dragon slayer to eventually turn into a vicious dragon."
Jun Moye pondered for a moment and then spoke.
"There's no need to worry about military power. The Black Armor Army was originally managed by the Ruan family, so there shouldn't be any trouble. The Baise Army has been completely subdued by my father and my second brother. A Yan and Jiang Liheng are also capable in the Tianxing Camp, so there shouldn't be any trouble either. It all depends on the local officials in charge.
At the beginning, we were in urgent need of people, so we used the scientific examination method to select people. However, knowledge of astronomy, geography and people does not necessarily mean high-quality character. Although these people are relatively reliable at work at present, over time, some of them will inevitably become greedy. "
Su Hanchu picked up the teacup and took a sip. He was not good at handling serious matters, but he was very clear about some principles.
"Corrupt officials have always appeared in every dynasty since ancient times. Baise City is indeed developing too fast now. It can be said that this development speed is entirely due to our fleet and silver. Perhaps before we leave, we should give all the officials a warning to prevent some people from becoming arrogant after serving as local officials for a few days."
Jun Moye tapped the table lightly with his index finger.
"In the past, the emperor would go on incognito tours to inspect officials. Perhaps we could select a few suitable individuals to travel to various counties in Baise City on our behalf. In each place, they would report on the local situation, the attitudes of local officials towards the people, and the living conditions of the people. If there were any unjust or wrongful convictions, or if officials were found to be corrupt or accepting bribes, those who went there could enforce Baise City's laws and punish the officials."
Su Hanchu's eyes lit up when he heard that.
"This is fine. It's similar to the imperial envoy, right?"
Jun Moye looked at her and nodded, agreeing.
"Yes, but we need to think carefully about who to choose. After all, if we leave Baise City at the right time, it will cause trouble if we don't choose the right person."
Su Hanchu nodded when he heard this, and every official in Baise City flashed through his mind quickly.
"The person we choose must have a special identity, and there is someone who is very suitable."
Jun Moye spoke curiously.
"who?"
Su Hanchu smiled.
"Lolo, she is the second daughter of Baise City. We have always had a close relationship. Her status is enough to intimidate officials from all sides, and she also knows a little martial arts."
Jun Moye pondered for a moment after hearing this.
"The Second Miss is indeed a very suitable candidate in terms of status, but she doesn't know how to handle cases. We need to assign two people to her."
Su Hanchu nodded upon hearing this.
"These two people also need special identities. They can represent our identities and understand our style of dealing with things. Tao Zhiwen has been following you for the past few years. I think he's a good choice. Besides, we can't bring all the people back with us when we return to the Imperial City."
Jun Moye nodded in agreement after hearing this.
"Tao Zhiwen is a thoughtful and meticulous person, and he always does things in a thorough and prudent manner. If he comes to assist, there will indeed be no problem. Then, there are other candidates for Chuchu."
Su Hanchu smiled when he heard that.
"I heard from Ping'er that Jiang Lou seems to have been running into Luo Luo quite often recently. Why don't we play matchmaker and choose Jiang Lou as the other person? Jiang Lou was originally the Central Minister and is quite familiar with the laws of Baise City."
Jun Moye looked at Su Hanchu with a half-smile upon hearing this, and praised him generously.
"The Lord City Lord now understands checks and balances. Tao Zhiwen has been with us through thick and thin. Anyone could betray him, but he won't. Jiang Lou has taken the medicine, and only Ruan Yanluo is left. Even if he has any intentions, he won't be able to cause any trouble."
Su Hanchu's face was full of smiles when he heard this.
"Isn't this what I learned from our Master Jun? But now, you won't have anyone to serve you personally. Will it be hard to get used to it?"
Jun Moye spoke with a smile.
"After returning to the Imperial City, I will completely rely on your protection as the Lord of Baise City. It would be inappropriate to have Tao Zhiwen around. I will just let Qinggu turn from darkness to light."
After the two of them had discussed it, they called He Jiuzhou and others and arranged the affairs of the escort agency.
The next day in the court hall.
As the ministers arrived one after another.
Su Hanchu and Jun Moye came hand in hand.
All the ministers saluted hurriedly.
"Your servants pay their respects to the Lord City Lord and Young Master Jun."
Su Hanchu and Jun Moye walked to the main seat and sat down.
Su Hanchu was dressed in a gorgeous phoenix robe, and the slightly raised corners of her mouth revealed a subtle sense of majesty. She exuded an awe-inspiring aura, like an empress.
"Everyone, please stand."
Dozens of officials in the court hall stood respectfully on both sides. They were dressed in special court robes and looked serious and solemn.
"Thank you, Lord City Lord, and thank you, Master Jun."
Su Hanchu's eyes swept across the room. Everyone felt the invisible pressure. She spoke.
"Let the meeting begin."
The voice was clear and firm, revealing unquestionable authority.
At this time, a minister stepped out of the queue and presented a letter.
"My Lord City Lord, Young Master Jun, since the order and laws of Baise City were established, under the leadership of the Lord City Lord and Young Master Jun, the people of Baise City have lived a stable and happy life. However, we received an urgent letter from the local officials of Suhe yesterday.
Suhe has been experiencing heavy rain for days, and many wheat and rice fields have not been harvested in time. The rice and wheat have become moldy and inedible. The people of Suhe have suffered heavy losses, and some have even had their homes destroyed by the floods. We are relatively inexperienced officials, so we would appreciate the advice of the City Lord and Young Master Jun on what to do about this matter.
When Su Hanchu heard this, there was a hint of anxiety in his eyes.
"Are there any civilians injured?"
Ping'er also hurried down the steps, took the letter and handed it respectfully to Su Hanchu.
Upon hearing this, the minister hurriedly bowed.
"The safety of local officials and the people is our top priority. All households close to the river have been evacuated to the government office. Only a few people have been injured while protecting their property. Thankfully, no one has died. However, food needs to be addressed as soon as possible."
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