In terms of actual power, the Inspector-General has more power than the Governor-General.
However, the position of Inspector General was a temporary one and could be dismissed in an instant.
If nothing unexpected happens, the governor will be able to continue in his position.
Moreover, anyone who is trusted by the emperor can be appointed as the Imperial Censor.
For example, Bai Shiyuan once served in this position for a period of time.
Hunting for heaven.
But the governor is different.
At least you have to have enough ability.
Otherwise, you won't be able to run such a big province because you don't have the ability to do so.
The main reason is Zhao Lin’s age.
Only 18 years old.
"I was really wrong at first. I thought Bai Shiyuan was destined to be very successful, and Zhao Chenhan might catch up. I didn't expect Zhao Lin to get ahead of him."
Li Weibai muttered to himself, "But this is all thanks to the emperor's favor. Once the favor disappears, it's uncertain whether he can continue to do this."
"What is Your Highness going to do?" asked the maid Jingshu.
Li Weibai said, "No matter what, we are still partners. Give him a gift to celebrate and check on how Chen Qifeng's soldiers are doing."
Li Weibai thought for a moment and said, "Zhao Lin is quite greedy, so let's just give him a golden Buddha. He already has 30,000 soldiers under his command, so giving me another 3,000 would be a bit too little."
This golden Buddha is used to ask Zhao Lin for compensation for his soldiers.
…
Huzhou.
Bai Shiyuan received a letter from his father sent by carrier pigeon overnight.
A hint of shock appeared in his usually calm eyes.
"In just one year, Zhao Lin actually did so many things?"
What shocked Bai Shiyuan was not that Zhao Lin suddenly became the governor, but the things he had done.
Bai Shiyuan and Zhao Lin received the order to collect the flower and stone tax.
While Bai Shiyuan was still doing it, Zhao Lin had already changed the battlefield.
Suppressing bandits and rebellions, and supervising the Qingmiao loan, these two tasks alone are enough to take Bai Shiyuan several years.
Zhao Lin completed it in just one year.
Still found time to complete it.
"This Zhao Lin is so terrifying."
Bai Shiyuan's face darkened.
Doesn’t that mean there’s no way to get Yun Zhiyi back?
It’s not that Bai Shiyuan still has much feelings for Yun Zhiyi, but he feels guilty and feels sorry for Yun Zhiyi, who has suffered injustice following Zhao Lin.
But now, she is the governor's wife.
Although she is a co-wife.
Bai Shiyuan took a deep breath and said, "I can't let him leave me behind. It seems I have to ask His Majesty to appoint me as the prefect of Huzhou."
Huzhou is the old house of the Bai family. The Bai family is not only all-powerful here, but also the leader of all the gentry.
Bai Shiyuan is an official here, who dares to disobey him?
It is convenient to do anything.
However, the imperial court has a restriction that prohibits people from their native place from serving as officials, and I don’t know whether Emperor Chengping will agree to it.
"If Zhao Lin hadn't done this, I wouldn't have broken the rules." Bai Shiyuan sighed lightly.
"But he just became governor, and it will take at least three years before he can get promoted. I have a chance to catch up with him."
Bai Shiyuan immediately wrote a letter to his father, hoping that they would help him get the job of Huzhou prefect.
…
Zhao Lin didn't know that some of his acquaintances had different reactions to his appointment as governor, and he didn't know that Han Yuehua and his daughters had a falling out because of him.
His face was gloomy at this moment. He looked at Lu Yan in front of him and said, "Are you saying that the horse I spent hundreds of thousands of silver coins to buy was robbed? Or was it robbed just when the people I sent to escort it were about to arrive? What a coincidence?"
Lü Yan, the deputy supervisor of the Ganxi Horse Farm, said in panic, "What this humble official said is true. The robbers were clearly after the horses. They didn't want to hurt anyone, just the horses."
Zhao Lin asked with a gloomy face, "How many people?"
Lu Yan said, "I don't know, but there are at least a few hundred, no, thousands of them."
Zhao Lin sneered, "Thousands of robbers came out just to steal horses. Do you think I'm stupid? Tell me, did you take my money but not want to give me the horses, so you put on this show for me?"
Lu Yan hurriedly said, "That's absolutely not the case. We still have long-term business with you, sir. How can we do this? And it's not good for us either. Sir, please believe me."
At this time, Sudi came in and nodded to Zhao Lin.
Zhao Lin said, "It seems you did deliver all the horses, but they were taken by robbers. How many horses are left now?"
"Six thousand. If your soldiers had not arrived in time, these six thousand would not have been saved." Lu Yan said fearfully.
"There are only 6,000 left."
Zhao Lin bent his right index finger and tapped it lightly on the table.
Every hit made Lu Yan feel nervous.
"Some time ago, Zhao Chenhan led his troops to clear out all the rebel bandits nearby. Where did this group of robbers come from?" Zhao Lin asked.
Sudi said: "Either it just appeared, or..."
Su Di didn't continue, and Lu Yan subconsciously continued: "Did Zhao Chenhan leave it there on purpose?"
Lu Yan suddenly looked horrified.
Losing the horse would at most be considered a failure of his duty, but getting involved in this matter could cost him his life.
Zhao Lin's expression softened as he said, "It seems that Lord Lu cannot be blamed for this."
Lu Yan showed gratitude: "Thank you, Lord Zhao, for your understanding."
Zhao Lin pondered for a moment and said, "But six thousand horses really aren't enough. So, how about you contact other stables and help me buy another twenty thousand horses? Then this matter will be over. I'll give you ten taels of silver per horse as a labor fee. How about that?"
Lu Yan was overjoyed: "Really?"
Zhao Lin nodded: "I never speak falsely."
"Okay! I will go back and report to Lord He and immediately contact other horse farms for you." Lu Yan said.
Zhao Lin said, "Shen Yuan, take two hundred taels of silver and give it to Lord Lu to calm him down."
Shen Yuan immediately took out two hundred taels of silver and handed it to Lu Yan.
My dear, there is more to this chapter. Please click on the next page to continue reading. It will be even more exciting later!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com