The rain kept falling and the atmosphere became more solemn.

After listening to his elder brother's introduction, Zhao Shouzheng felt like he was panicking like a dog.

But in front of his disciple, he had to pretend to be calm and said, "Fortunately, I'm just going to act as an agent for a few months. I don't need to think too much."

"How is that possible?" Unexpectedly, the three people said in unison and extinguished the fantasy of this new official.

Mr. Zhao was not convinced. He did not dare to refute his elder brother and Zhao Hao, so he looked at Jin Xuezeng and said, "Gongmen, this is your first time as an official, so how do you know it's impossible?"

"Hehe, Master, it's true that this is my first time to be an official, but I have eyes, a mouth, and a brain." Jin Xuezeng squatted on the chair and said with a smile:

"When I was observing politics at the Ministry of Personnel, I was curious. There were 1,427 counties in the country, plus the two capitals and local government offices, and the number of seventh-rank officials was no more than 2,000. However, there were more than 3,000 seventh-rank officials on the list of the Ministry of Literature. Have you ever thought about where the extra 1,000 seventh-rank officials went?"

"Where did you go?" Zhao Shouzheng asked in a muffled voice. As soon as he became an official, he went to the Imperial Academy to copy the Yongle Encyclopedia. His understanding of all these aspects was completely incomparable to that of the Golden Monkey.

"They were sent to various ministries and provinces as candidates." Jin Xuezeng laughed and said, "Let's not talk about the six ministries. Just talk about the provinces. In the governor's office, the governor's office, the provincial governor's office, the provincial judge's office, and even the Taotai's office and the governor's office, there are candidates for county magistrates everywhere. These candidates have to be treated like animals by their superiors for a few years before they can take up the position when a vacancy occurs. It is not uncommon for them to wait for ten or eight years."

"In fact, it's not just that there are no vacancies, but the governors and provincial governors have reserved the good positions for their own people, so of course it's not their turn." Zhao Shouye nodded, and continued Jin Xuezeng's words:

"So, second brother, there are plenty of deputy county magistrates in the government office who are well versed in local government affairs waiting to be appointed. That bird minister's words about a shortage of manpower and that you are the only one who can take the position are all lies!"

"That's right. It's because Dad left Beijing to take the vacancy, so I can't let you be a substitute. Otherwise, you would have been sitting on the bench forever." Zhao Hao also said in a deep voice: "So Dad should give up his unrealistic fantasies and be prepared to settle down in Kunshan!"

"Ah..." Master Zhao's face turned pale when he heard this. This was completely different from what he had imagined.

In his imagination, if he passed the imperial examination and became a county magistrate, he should take a pseudonym, marry a little... uh, cross it out and say it again, otherwise his life would be in danger.

In his imagination, being a county magistrate should mean having a court with a long procession, being accompanied by guards of honor when going out, being able to wield power and enjoy endless happiness.

Why does it sound like that's not the case at all?

"Son, son, think of a way quickly." Master Zhao urged Zhao Hao anxiously, "You must have a way to pass it. If you can't think of it, think hard. Nothing in this world can stump you!"

~~

Looking at Mr. Zhao Er who was in a panic, Zhao Hao laughed, and laughed very happily.

Seeing his son laughing so hard that he fell backwards, Mr. Zhao could only smile bitterly and gave him a thumbs up, saying, "We should find joy in adversity. My son is so bold!"

Jin Xuezeng felt ashamed when he heard this. Since the eldest brother is not here, I should take on the responsibility of supporting the master. How can I let the master be responsible for flattering the master?

"No, father. I was blinded by my own shortcomings." Zhao Hao shook his head, wiped away the tears from his laughter and said, "We shouldn't have gone to Suzhou from the beginning. We should have gone to Kunshan!"

"Why?" Mr. Zhao asked in confusion. Zhao Shouye and Jin Xuezeng also had question marks on their faces, but due to the prestige of that person, no one dared to question him.

Zhao Hao asked Jin Xuezeng to bring the map of Susong, then pointed to the location of Kunshan and said to the three people in a deep voice:

"Look! Kunming is adjacent to Suzhou City in the west, Jiading Prefecture in the east, Taicang and Changshu in the north, and Songjiang Prefecture in the south. It is the core area of ​​the entire Suzhou-Songjiang area!"

"Moreover, the Wusong River runs through the entire Kunshan area, and the river network crisscrosses and connects to various counties and cities. Transportation is extremely convenient. It is simply a treasure land given by God!"

Zhao Hao was completely excited.

Although he couldn't tell them that four hundred years later, Kunshan would rank first among the top 100 counties in the country for fifteen consecutive years, which was higher than the chicken farts of many provinces!

But just analyzing Kunshan’s geographical conditions is enough to make people excited, right?

But Zhao Shouzheng and the other two were not excited.

Jin Xuezeng tried to flatter him: "Master has a different vision..."

"You're right." The uncle smiled bitterly and said to Zhao Hao, "But as long as Taihu Lake is there, Kunshan is just a water hole. No matter how good the location is, it's useless!"

"Then we should start with water conservancy and prevent Kunshan from being flooded again!" Zhao Hao said in a deep voice: "I can guarantee that within two years, Kunshan will get rid of its bad reputation as a water hole!"

"hiss……"

"Hiss..." Zhao Shouzheng and Jin Xuezeng both gasped and screamed in their hearts, Here it comes, it comes! The Great Prophecy is coming!

But Zhao Hao had predicted the fate of a certain person before, but this time he was targeting a county, a county that had been troubled by Taihu Lake for more than 200 years...

Is his skill enough?

Zhao Shouye had not seen the power of Young Master Zhao's prophecy, so he still shook his head and said, "Two years, how is that possible? This is a problem that has not been solved for two hundred years."

"It will definitely be solved within two years!" Zhao Hao punched the map and said decisively:

"A real man should stay here, make contributions that will last forever, and leave his name in history!"

~~

Mr. Zhao's great prophecies are all backed by facts, and this time is no exception.

Because next year, the new governor of Yingtian will use his strong decisiveness and execution ability to urge the two prefectures of Suzhou and Songjiang to fully govern the lower reaches of Taihu Lake!

The most important part of this is to change the main channel from Taihu Lake to the sea from Wusong River to Huangpu River!

It is known in history as the "Capture of Song at Huangpu"!

During his tenure of less than a year, the governor of Yingtian solved the millennium flood problem caused by the poor drainage of Taihu Lake.

Since then, floods in Taihu Lake have been greatly reduced, the Suzhou and Songjiang areas have become more prosperous, and the bright and glorious Yangtze River Delta region of the future has officially taken shape.

The two places that benefited the most are Shanghai and Kunshan.

Shanghai currently occupies a remote corner in the Suzhou-Songjiang pattern, and its benefits can only be realized after it is opened as a port.

But the change in Kunshan’s situation since then has been immediate!

Isn’t today’s Kunshan the founding place given by God to him and his son?

Hearing his son's confidence, Zhao Shouzheng finally put his mind at ease and said, "Why don't we give it a try?"

"Go! The sooner the better!" Zhao Hao nodded heavily and laughed, "Those bastards in Suzhou City, don't they want to see their father make a fool of himself? Let's show them that gold shines everywhere!"

"Aren't they afraid that we will affect their tyranny? Then I will let Kunshan replace Suzhou City and become the new center of Suzhou and Songjiang! Let them have peace of mind!"

ps. Chapter 5, please give me monthly tickets and recommendation tickets~~~~