Chapter 3219 Politics
Tang He happily agreed. If he had known that coming to Qingzhou would be so joyful, he should have come earlier.
Although they had not seen each other for a long time, they had never stopped writing letters in the past two years. In addition, they were in the court together and knew each other's achievements and news.
Bai Shan and the others felt that there was nothing much to say about what happened in Beihai County. Wasn't it just building the wharf and encouraging agriculture and sericulture as planned?
In comparison, Tang He's deeds are more attractive, such as the serial murder case he solved in Jingzhou, the family annihilation case in Tangzhou, and the female ghost murder case in Shouzhou...
Halfway through their meal, everyone rested their chins on their hands and listened to him talk about the case with great interest.
In the end, Bai Jingxing and Bai Ruoyu, who had not seen their parents for a long time, cried and wanted to find them. Zheng and Xiao Qian came over with their two children, and they realized that time had passed too quickly.
Tang He paused, exchanged greetings with Madam Zheng and Madam Qian, then looked at the two children in amazement, saying, "Are your children already this big?"
He picked them up and placed them on his lap, one on each side, and asked with a smile, "How old are you?"
Bai Ruoyu: “Three years old!”
Bai Jingxing: "Four years old!"
The two children spoke at the same time, but their answers were different.
Tang He turned his head to look at Bai Shan and the others, "I remember they were born on the same day, right? Even if there's a time difference, Bai Ruoyu should be older. How come..."
Bai Shan glanced at Zhou Man with a smile and explained, "My daughter calculated her age based on her lunar age."
Bai Erlang rolled his eyes and said, "I learned this from Manbao. I've been lying about my age since I was little."
Tang He laughed and took out gifts from his sleeve pocket and gave them.
This was prepared two years ago, but I never had the chance to give it away. Now I’m finally giving it away.
"This was prepared by your sister-in-law. It was cut from the same piece of jade." Tang He put the jade on their collars and found that it was a little big. He couldn't help but smile, "It needs to be a little bigger to wear it properly."
The arrival of the two children diverted the topic. Tang He stopped talking about the cases he had solved and looked at Zhou Man. "The matter of the Qingzhou Governor..."
"Oh, I almost forgot," Zhou Man looked at Bai Shan, "Brother Tang said that Qingzhou is going to change its governor."
Bai Shan nodded, "I know."
Zhou Man glared, "You know?"
Bai Shan nodded: "A letter came from the capital a few days ago."
He paused and said, "Your Highness asked me about the selection of the Qingzhou Governor."
Zhou Man's eyes lit up. "Who are they? Do you have someone in mind?"
Bai Shan smiled slightly and said, "Yes, indeed. I suggested a person, General Liu Zhengze."
Tang He was surprised. Others didn't know, but he knew that the emperor had thought of changing the governor of Qingzhou three years ago. At that time, he had his eyes on General Liu. However, because he was resolute, upright, and acted in a strong manner, his father and the emperor were worried that he and Bai Shan would clash, so they suppressed the matter.
Zhou Man understood, "Because of the pirates?"
Bai Shan: "This is just one of the reasons. General Liu is upright and resolute. Now that Qingzhou has passed the initial stage of adaptation, everything is on the right track. The next step is to proceed step by step."
"It's just that when you make a lot of money, you can't help but be greedy. Greedy leaders will inevitably follow. It's no longer appropriate for Governor Guo to stay here, and no one else might be more suitable than Governor Guo," Bai Shan said. "General Liu is different. Firstly, we've worked together a lot over the past two years, and he has a certain understanding of Qingzhou. Secondly, he has a good character. Although he acts tough, he is the most suitable person for Qingzhou at this time."
Tang He asked, "Did His Highness write to you personally to ask this?"
"Yeah, what's wrong?"
Tang He smiled slightly and said, "Nothing."
He glanced at several people, finally settling on Yin Huo. "I just feel that Junior Brother Yin has been out for long enough. Isn't it time for him to return to Beijing?"
Bai Shan and Yin Huo stiffened, and finally put down their chopsticks with a sigh.
Neither of them was stupid. They didn't think of this at first, but they also thought of it after the letter was sent. The prince actually wrote directly to ask Bai Shan about the candidate for the Qingzhou governor. I'm afraid the emperor will no longer feel at ease with Yin Huo staying here.
Even if the emperor is at ease, the court officials will not be at ease.
Bai Erlang looked at Bai Shan, then turned to look at Yin Huo and asked, "Why, Yin Huo is going back to Beijing?"
Bai Shan turned to him and said, "When Yin Huo's letter arrives, you should prepare to go back."
Bai Jilang looked at him suspiciously, "Why?"
Bai Shan said, "Haven't you always complained about the bookstore taking too much of a cut? It just so happens that our paper mill has produced some new paper, and the princess owns a bookstore. When you return to the capital, you can print your own books and then sell them to the bookstore. You'll make even more money."
Bai Erlang: "Do I look like someone who needs money? Going back to the capital just for the share of a few books?"
Mingda said, "It is indeed time to return to the capital. Dabao is already so old, but he still hasn't met his father, the emperor, and his mother, the empress."
Bai Jilang immediately changed his tone, "Yes, are you homesick?"
Mingda nodded.
Tang He's guess was correct. The prince proposed to appoint Liu Zhengze as the governor of Qingzhou. No one thought much about it at first. In fact, Governor Guo was transferred back to the capital, and Liu Zhengze was appointed as the governor of Qingzhou.
Although an earthquake and mountain floods occurred in Shouguang County not long ago, these were natural disasters and were handled well in the aftermath, so neither County Magistrate Sun nor Governor Guo were reprimanded. On the contrary, they and Zhou Man were commended for their proper handling.
But soon someone discovered that the prince had correspondence with Beihai County before proposing Liu Zhengze as the governor.
Although the prince often contacted Princess Mingda in Beihai County, at this moment, they were certain that the prince was in contact with Bai Shan.
It was Bai Shan's suggestion that the Crown Prince propose Liu Zhengze, so someone secretly went to see the Emperor and advised, "Your Majesty, Lord Yin's beloved son is not young anymore. Since Your Majesty loves Lord Yin so much, why not recall County Yin and grant him marriage, so that Lord Yin can also enjoy the happiness of family life?"
The emperor glanced at him and said, "Yin Huo is in poor health. Yin Li has long since told me that he will never marry or have children. Besides, Yin Li is now a grandfather, and he already has the joy of family."
Not to mention Yin Li’s string of grandchildren, his youngest daughter has already given birth to three children after marrying into a family. Doesn’t she still lack family happiness?
The other party was choked and simply said: "Your Majesty, I think it is inappropriate for County Master Yin to stay in Beihai County."
He whispered, "Liu Zhengze has military power. It was Bai Shan who proposed it, and Bai Shan is the prince's man..."
The emperor waved his hand and said, "I am aware of this matter. The Crown Prince has mentioned it to me before. Bai Shan has been operating in Beihai County for many years, and the current situation in Qingzhou is largely due to him. Therefore, the Crown Prince and I both want to hear his advice. Liu Zhengze has always been resolute and upright. Three years ago, I wanted him to take over the post of Qingzhou Governor, but I was worried that he and Bai Shan were both too stubborn, and a head-on confrontation would not be a good idea. Now that they have come to know each other, I am very pleased."
good evening
(End of this chapter)
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