Over the next few days, Wang Tianze took Gao Yi to explore various parts of Qihuai County.
The longer they lived there, the more they discovered that it was a magical city.
There was no fighting.
There were no petty thefts or thievery.
There is no exploitation or oppression.
There was no bullying.
It was a peaceful and serene place, like a paradise on earth.
If it weren't for the fact that this place presents an unimaginable scene of prosperity, whether day or night, Wang Tianze would have truly thought it was a secluded paradise.
In the past few days, he has also frequently gone to see Tang Huan to subtly discuss various topics.
This also confirmed Wang Tianze's idea; he was a rare person.
If one can serve Daqing and His Majesty, it will surely bring about tremendous changes to the current corrupt court.
Inside the carriage, Wang Tianze lifted the curtain and looked back.
The black city wall receded into the distance, and beyond the vast expanse of black lay the magnificent city.
"Although you are now serving His Majesty, with your abilities, you are definitely more than just a county magistrate..."
Wang Tianze probably didn't even realize that after meeting Tang Huan, he had come to regard him as someone destined for high office.
After rushing back to the capital, Wang Tianze went to the palace that very night to pay his respects to the Empress.
Lin Wan'er was once again shut out of the Imperial Study.
Wang Tianze kept his head down, not looking at the Empress opposite him.
Tonight, the Empress did not wear an elaborate dragon robe, but only a light gold thin shirt. Even though only her fair neck was exposed to the air, it still aroused people's imagination.
"how?"
Wu Lanxi's tone was calm and indifferent, as if she were asking about a trivial matter.
"Your Majesty, I traveled incognito to Qihuai County and discovered that it was no longer the impoverished place described in the records. On the contrary, Qihuai County has developed into a massive city that cannot be ignored in just a few years. Whether in commerce, economy, or even military, it has become a behemoth..."
Wang Tianze described what he saw in Qihuai County, and shared his thoughts along the way.
Besides the shock, there was also a sense of unease and anticipation.
"In your opinion, Lord Wang, is Tang Huan worthy of my service?"
"Although this person makes a very bad first impression and one can find many bad habits and faults after getting to know him, there is nothing wrong with his ability and mind. Moreover, I have confirmed that he is the author of that book."
Inside the imperial study, the emperor and his minister looked at each other in silence.
After a moment, Wang Tianze hesitated and asked, "I heard something in Qihuai County."
"explain."
"I heard that the famine in Kuizhou was resolved through a joint effort between Qihuai County and Boss Wu?"
Wu Lanxi's lips curled up slightly; she did not deny it.
"That's exactly right."
Since she had already decided to send Wang Tianze to Qihuai County in person, she was naturally prepared to be exposed.
It wasn't just to let him examine Tang Huan, but also to let him understand all of this.
Wu Lanxi was made an emperor, but in the end, she was just a woman, a nineteen-year-old woman.
With no one in the court capable of serving her or whom she could trust, she needed someone she could rely on.
She hoped that Wang Tianze would become her right-hand man, and Tang Huan was another one of them.
"His Majesty loves his people like his own children; this is truly a great blessing..."
Wu Lanxi waved her hand, indicating that Wang Tianze didn't need to flatter her anymore.
She then asked, "What do you think should be done with Tang Huan?"
This is a tricky problem.
Logically speaking, someone who has committed so many treasonous acts behind the Emperor's back should already be a dead man.
However, he made a huge contribution by working on disaster relief.
Moreover, the industries that remain in Qihuai County today are not to be underestimated.
Wang Tianze sighed and said, "What Lord Tang has done in Qihuai County these past few years is indeed somewhat questionable, but he has also done enough for Daqing. Now is a time of great turmoil, and His Majesty is in need of capable people. Perhaps some of his past mistakes can be overlooked."
"That's also my thought." Wu Lanxi nodded. "Just like some people in the court, even if I don't like them, they are still useful to Daqing, so I won't touch them."
Wang Tianze cupped his hands in greeting.
"So, Lord Wang, what do you think? Should we continue to keep him in Qihuai County? Or..."
Wang Tianze said urgently, "No, with Lord Tang's abilities and talents, it would be a waste for him to stay in Qihuai County. Your Majesty should make preparations as soon as possible to transfer him to the capital to serve you."
A soft sigh was heard.
It was so clear in the quiet study.
A hint of helplessness flashed across Wu Lanxi's face. "Even if I know he is talented, it's easy to bring him to the capital, but it won't be so quick for him to gain a foothold in the court..."
Disaster relief can be seen as a stepping stone to getting things done, making it legitimate and justifiable.
As long as Wu Lanxi brings up this matter, no one can stop Tang Huan from entering the capital.
However, after that, given his rapid promotion, there will definitely be people who use all sorts of dirty tricks to obstruct him, and Tang Huan will face endless dangers at that time.
"Your Majesty, with Lord Tang's intelligence and the mercenaries trained in Qihuai County, his safety should be guaranteed!"
Thinking back to the scene of the mercenaries confronting the Imperial Guards outside Qihuai County, Wu Lanxi's worries gradually subsided.
Indeed, Tang Huan cannot be judged by ordinary standards.
If anyone tries to cause him trouble, they'll likely end up shooting themselves in the foot and gaining nothing in the end.
Wu Lanxi pondered for a moment, "Why not summon him to the capital first, and then consider whether to promote him later..."
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