eurekapd Chapter 526: Don’t avoid relatives when promoting talents
Chapter 526: Don’t avoid relatives when promoting talents
Eagles fly in October.
Several months passed in a flash, and it was time for the five warlike Turkic nobles to urge Jili Khan to move south.
Wu Yanhao, who had stayed in the Luoyang Governor's Mansion for several months, received great praise from Emperor Wu Yizong at the end of a day's work.
After saying goodbye to Wu Yizong, Wu Yanhao packed up his things and prepared to go home to have a drink.
Ever since he began his training at the Luozhou Governor's Mansion, one of Wu Yanhao's few pleasures was to go home for a meal and a drink after a busy day.
"Old Black, go home."
Wu Yanhao climbed onto the carriage and said lightly.
"It seems that the wine I brought back from my father has been almost finished. Don't forget to go there tomorrow and bring back a dozen jars."
"It's the time of year when the eagle flies in October again. I don't know if I can have a peaceful winter this year."
"Cunxi and Dayou seem to be busy these days, but they haven't come to the governor's mansion for several days."
The old black man outside drove the carriage forward without looking back and said:
"Sir, it seems that Lord Li has gone out for fun, but I don't know where he is."
Wu Yanhao in the carriage nodded lightly, yawned, and leaned back.
Normally he would definitely play with Li Cunxi, but this year due to special reasons, he was stuck in the Luozhou Governor's Mansion.
A few days ago, Wu Yizong told him to work hard, as he himself was busy with the work of the Ministry of Rites and the Right Jinwu Guard.
"Damn it! I was concentrating on my training, but he went out to play."
Although Wu Yanhao had already acknowledged the facts, he still expressed considerable dissatisfaction.
"Sir, Lord Li will probably be back soon."
"why?"
"The Khitans have had a bumper harvest this year. Li Jinzhong, the Khitan Khan who fought us to the death last year, sent envoys to the court to meet Wu Zetian, and brought them food and horses to present to Your Majesty."
"No way?" Wu Yanhao was shocked. "Those Khitan barbarians actually followed Sun Wanrong closely and took the initiative to pay tribute to our Great Zhou with horses?"
The gap between cavalry and infantry was too huge in this era, so horses were of paramount importance.
The Khitans could offer tribute of horses, even just a few hundred horses, which was enough to show the sincerity of these grassland people.
What's more, these people also brought food.
The Khitans, who had no harvest last year, came with food and fodder this year. It can only be said that the death of Sun Wanrong changed many Khitan people, and these people even knew how to return a favor.
"The world has changed, so how can I not change?"
Wu Yanhao's frown relaxed.
It's like he's made some kind of decision.
"It seems that it is time to resign to my uncle."
Wu Yanhao lifted the curtain and looked at the bustling street outside.
After several months of experience, it was time for him to leave this position and go out with Li Cunxi to eat, drink and have fun.
Being able to work as the chief officer of Luozhou for several months is already his limit.
You know, his intention from the beginning was to become an idle person like his father Wu Chengsi, drinking and eating meat, and watching striptease of Western dancers when he had nothing to do. This was the real thing.
What he wants to do is to do real work, not politics.
Three days later, after traveling around Luoyang, Li Cunxi finally settled in Yongchang County, where he was warmly received by Liu Chuanlin and Fang Yingyu, and then returned to Luoyang.
It was late at night when Li Cunxi entered the palace to meet Wu Zetian. He happened to run into Zhang Changzong, who was in dishevel and hurriedly running to a side hall.
Li Cunxi, who was already accustomed to this kind of scene, did not take it to heart. Instead, he stayed outside Ganlu Palace for a cup of tea before entering the Ganlu Palace.
General Lu Tong of the Zuo Jinwu Guard, who had led Li Cunxi in, stood outside, holding a spear, looking majestic.
There are many rules in this dynasty. For example, ministers cannot take the initiative to see the emperor after the hour of Xu, because the emperor needs to rest well.
Only those few exceptions always come to Taichu Palace at night.
Li Cunxi is one of the exceptions.
He bowed deeply towards Wu Zetian lying on the dragon bed.
"Your Majesty, I have returned safely from my tour of duty on behalf of the Emperor, and I have come to pay my respects to Your Majesty."
"You're on a tour of inspection on behalf of the emperor?" Wu Zetian laughed. "Why are you saying all these polite words to me? Tell me, have you encountered any cases outside this time?"
"No, but I had a great time traveling." Li Cunxi replied.
"Really, Cunxi, you are so brave, you just said that casually?"
"Your Majesty can also predict that I will say this. No matter what, I dare not deceive Your Majesty."
"Then tell me, which county magistrate has the best performance?" Wu Zetian asked with a raised eyebrow.
Li Cunxi said without hesitation: "Your Majesty, wherever I go, the county magistrates are all very diligent."
"I'm asking for the best one."
"That's naturally Liu Chuanlin, the magistrate of Yongchang County!"
"Hehe, you put it nicely. Why is Liu Chuanlin, the magistrate of Yongchang County, the best?"
"In terms of achievements, all the county magistrates have done well. I, Li Cunxi, have nothing to say. But if you ask who is the best, it must be Liu Chuanlin." Li Cunxi said, "Of course, it is because Liu Chuanlin is an old friend of mine. I have known him since the Huzhou case."
Wu Zetian was choked by Li Cunxi's straightforward answer and didn't know what to say for a while.
However, Li Cunxi also proved the saying "Appoint the virtuous regardless of relationship".
He said Liu Chuanlin was the best, that would be fine, but he even said that he and Liu Chuanlin were old friends, really...
He was extremely frank and did not hide anything from the king.
Such people are good.
Wu Zetian looked at Li Cunxi with admiration, but no one knew what she was thinking.
After a long while, Wu Zetian said, "Since you said so, at tomorrow's court meeting, I will appoint Liu Chuanlin to rush to Jiangzhou and take up the post of governor of Jiangzhou."
"Jiangzhou Governor Mi Qing will soon return to the court and serve as Shangshu Zuocheng."
Li Cunxi's heart was slightly moved, and he bowed to Wu Zetian.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Liu Chuanlin was transferred from the magistrate of Jing County to the governor of Jiangzhou, which was a great achievement.
At this moment, Zeng Tai, who was serving as the governor of Liangzhou, would never have imagined that there was a young official who had only been in the officialdom for two or three years, but would be directly appointed as the governor of Jiangzhou, a position ranked third.
It's a story of blood and tears. Zeng Tai served as a county magistrate for ten years. If he hadn't met Di Renjie, he wouldn't know where he would be now.
Look at Liu Chuanlin, he only took the imperial examination once and then took off on the spot.
As for Mi Qing...
After walking out of Ganlu Palace, Li Cunxi recalled that Mi Qing had helped him a lot in solving the Jiangzhou case.
This time, Mi Qing was transferred from Jiangzhou to the capital, which was a demotion in public but a promotion in private.
Although Shangshu Zuocheng was only of the fourth rank, look at the two leaders of Shangshu Tai, Wu Chengsi and Wu Sansi.
It is also understood that this is a real and powerful official position.
Wu Chengsi didn't take care of things, and Wu Sansi was not capable enough to take care of too many things, so the Shangshu Zuocheng had to take charge.
"Ah, speaking of Mi Qing, I think of my future father-in-law, Chui Ling."