mesbooks Chapter 159: A waste goes to Xijiang, and a waste goes to investigate corruption in the salt adminis
Chapter 159: A waste goes to Xijiang, and a waste goes to investigate corruption in the salt adminis
I haven't done anything corrupt or illegal, do you think you can kill me?
Huang Xiao's unrestrained personality broke out.
Yang Zhen was also at a loss.
He has a bad temper and doesn't get along well with his colleagues and superiors.
The Yang family was stripped of their titles, and Yang Zhen always wanted to make achievements to get the title back.
But he has been suppressed by his superiors.
As time went on, Yang Zhen began to give up on himself and became an alcoholic.
When Yang Zhen heard that His Majesty wanted to summon him, he became even more frightened.
No matter how bad he is, he dare not do anything wrong to the current emperor!
He hurried home to sober up, and followed the eunuch into the palace to meet the emperor.
After entering the palace, Yang Zhen found out that the person who met the emperor with him was Huang Xiao, who was also a low-ranking official in Cha Jing.
This is bad luck.
Yang Zhen had a bitter face. Could it be that His Majesty wants to depose us?
The two came to the imperial study, and Li Tian looked at them with a smile.
Huang Xiao has a pointed face and looks like a little gangster.
Yang Zhen's features were straight, but he couldn't hide the smell of alcohol.
it is good!
The more Li Tian looked at it, the more satisfied he became!
This is the talent I want!
In order to be on the safe side, Li Tian also asked Xiao Weizi to find out.
Huang Xiao is indeed a fool and has a very bad reputation in the Ministry of Rites.
Not only the Ministry of Rites, but every government office where Huang Xiao worked thought he was incompetent.
And this guy Yang Zhen's reputation is even worse.
He talked back to his superiors, beat up his colleagues, and drank heavily, often delaying training because of drinking.
If he had not been protected by someone in the army, he would have been expelled from Youwuwei long ago.
OK!
Li Tian thought happily.
Huang Xiao and Yang Zhen both felt a little creepy when being looked at by Li Tian like this.
I've never heard that the emperor has such a hobby. Why is he looking at us like this?
Li Tian then said: "My dear ministers, please stand up!"
"You all know the result of Chajing, right?"
Huang Xiao and Yang Zhen knelt down again and said, "We are terrified!"
Li Tian walked down, helped the two of them up and said, "My dears, please stand up!"
His Majesty's attitude made the two of them even more anxious.
Li Tian said, "I think we should be cautious about the results of the investigation in Beijing, so I summoned you personally."
"But judging from your behavior, it's not as bad as the result of Cha Jing."
Huang Xiao and Yang Zhen looked at each other. We didn't say anything, so why did His Majesty help us get away with it?
Li Tian continued, "The sage said, if you make a mistake, correct it."
"It is not easy for the court to select officials. Dismissing them at will is a waste of talent."
Li Tian looked at Huang Xiao and said, "I have two errands in my hands, and I will send you two dear ministers to do them."
"If you do a good job, you will be promoted, of course."
"If you don't do well, that's fine. I will transfer you back to Kyoto and choose a more suitable position."
Huang Xiao and Yang Zhen were almost moved to tears!
What is a great grace!
Your Majesty’s kindness is too great!
Li Tianxian said to Yang Zhen:
"You have all heard about the Guiren Army's plan to submit to the Great Zhou, right?"
Yang Zhen nodded quickly.
"Yang Zhen, your father was stripped of his title due to a mistake, and he died of depression."
"I also understand your eagerness to achieve success."
"I will give you this chance!"
"The Guiren Army will soon return to the east. You will be in charge of this matter."
"Also select one thousand men from the Right Guard to replace the Guiren Army to garrison Lake City."
"From now on, you are the new Protector General of Western Xinjiang!"
Yang Zhen couldn't believe it when he heard Li Tian's appointment.
How could he actually serve as the new Protector General of Western Frontier?
The army has been talking about this these days.
Although the Protector General of Western Frontier was only a fourth-rank official, going there would only be considered a lateral transfer.
Moreover, according to the theory that Beijing officials are more valuable than local officials, this is considered a demotion.
But what is the Protectorate of Western Frontier?
He is the Protector General in charge of the Western Frontier!
Compared with the small military leader of the Right Guard, the Protector General of Western Frontier is a huge job!
Moreover, His Majesty has never been stingy with titles.
In the battles against Dai Viet and Bei Mang alone, more than thirty people were enthroned.
And they are all real titles of land and nobility!
There are many people in the Youwu Guard who want to go to the Western Frontier to establish their careers.
His Majesty actually gave this prestigious position to me?
Yang Zhen immediately knelt down, kowtowed to Li Tian and said:
"Your Majesty, I will do my best until my death!"
Li Tian quickly helped him up.
I didn't send you to serve your country with loyalty!
I let you, a rascal, ruin the destiny of our country!
With Yang Zhen's personality, it would be best if he caused unrest in the Western Frontier, and then the fortunes of the Great Zhou would surely be ruined.
Li Tian just wanted Yang Zhen to go to Xinjiang to cause trouble!
Li Tian said kindly: "The road to Western Xinjiang is long and inconvenient to travel. If there is anything, Yang Aiqing does not need to report everything, just submit a memorial to explain it."
Now Yang Zhen was even more grateful. Such a thoughtful Majesty was so heartwarming!
After arranging things for Yang Zhen, Li Tian looked at Huang Xiao again.
This guy can't be wasted!
He was born into an official family and is uneducated. He is a prime candidate to become a treacherous official!
Li Tian took Huang Xiao's hand and said:
"I once heard my father say that everyone has abilities."
"There are no mediocre people in this world, they are just not used in the right place!"
"I saw you today, my dear, but I just didn't find the right talent!"
"My dear, you are not suitable to work in the Ministry of Rites!"
"I think you will definitely make a difference if you go there!"
Huang Xiao was also moved to tears.
This is the first time since I entered officialdom that someone has praised me as a talent.
Or His Majesty the Emperor of the Great Zhou!
Li Tian said: "Well, there is something I need to ask Huang Aiqing to do it!"
"The Yuhang governor reported that Yuhang's salt business has been in a bad state in recent years and has even incurred losses!"
"Yuhang is a place where salt merchants gather, but the salt business is actually suffering losses!"
"I appoint Mr. Huang as the Yuhang Salt Administration Ambassador to investigate the Yuhang Salt Administration. What do you think?"
Huang Xiao's eyes lit up.
The salt ambassador of a state may not be a permanent position.
Although it is a temporary official position, it is recognized as a lucrative position in the court!
You know how lucrative it is to be in charge of a state's salt affairs!
What's more, it is a wealthy area like Yuhang, which is a popular spot among officials sent out to other places!
Your Majesty actually entrusted such an important task to me?
Huang Xiao also had the urge to die for Li Tian!
After arranging the two of them, Li Tian was in a good mood.
I finally found the "talent"!
Next, Li Tian met with Zhang Lun and Ma Sanna in the main hall.
Tang Xiaoren, the chief minister of the cabinet who had just returned to Beijing, held the imperial edict and read out the emperor's reward.
The entire Qui Nhon Army was conferred the title of Qui Nhon Army by His Majesty.
They were allowed to return to the Great Zhou and choose a place to live, and were granted land according to their rank.
If anyone is willing to stay in Hucheng, they can join the newly established Western Frontier Protectorate and double the land they are granted.
Zhang Bingchang, the leader of the Guiren Army, was granted the title of Marquis of Zhenxi and was granted 5,000 households in the west of Mobei, which was inherited from generation to generation.
When Zhang Lun heard the emperor's reward, he kowtowed excitedly and shouted "Long live the emperor".
Apart from the Gui Nhon Army, the only remaining one is the Lanlu Kingdom.
Tang Xiaoren read out the imperial edict from His Majesty allowing the establishment of the Lanlu Kingdom.
From then on, Lanlu State became a vassal state of the imperial court.