The trip to the capital of Shu was much faster this time. After all, horses are produced in Western Xinjiang. The five people took ten horses and changed rides along the way. It only took eight days to reach the capital of Shu.

Zhao Shouhong, who was tired of work, was afraid of being rude, so he did not go directly to the Yamen, but came to Zhao Erfeng's mansion first. Seeing Zhao Erfeng's slightly dilapidated mansion arrived, Zhao Shouhong cursed secretly, the road is difficult, and the horse riding is grinding his buttocks.

He was getting cocooned. He secretly made up his mind. When he had enough strength, he would overhaul the railway in Zhongchuan. Taking the train would be much easier than riding a horse.

The soldier guarding the gate checked Zhao Shouhong's seal and led him in. Zhao Erfeng happened to be at home at this time, so he quickly let Zhao Shouhong and his party in. "Hong'er came so fast," Zhao Erfeng said with a smile.

"Uncle and uncle dare not delay the invitation. I wonder what is so urgent?" Zhao Shouhong asked.

"It's a good thing, the Governor wants to see you. You can freshen up first and then come with me." Zhao Erfeng smiled mysteriously, but did not say it directly.

Zhao Shouhong was familiar with Zhao Erfeng. He pointed to the house and said: "Uncle, this house seems to be too old and should be repaired. I will leave this matter to my grandnephew and promise to repair it within three months. It can also be regarded as a filial piety from the grandnephew."

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Zhao Erfeng shook his head and said: "My grandnephew's filial piety is commendable, but this is an official residence, what are you doing to repair it?"

"Uncle is afraid that after he leaves office in a few years, the house he built will be a pity? We don't lack the money, but it would be better to live comfortably." Zhao Shouhong said.

Zhao Erfeng smiled and shook his head: "You will have to learn more about these things in the future. If the official house is well-maintained, doesn't it mean that I was corrupt in office? The house here is shabby so as not to attract gossip. Is this called hiding?"

Zhao Shouhong suddenly realized after hearing this. It seemed that he really had to learn from Zhao Erfeng in this officialdom thing in the future, so as not to make a mistake and cause trouble. He quickly saluted and said: "Thank you for your teaching, uncle. I will have great nephews in the future."

If there is anything I can't do, I hope my uncle will give me some advice."

Seeing Zhao Shouhong humbly asking for advice, Zhao Erfeng nodded with satisfaction: "Boys can be taught. This way of being an official is quite profound. In the future, you will be considered an official. You should always pay attention to these things."

Zhao Erfeng gave Zhao Shouhong some instructions, and then took him, who had finished washing himself, in a sedan chair to the Governor's Mansion. Zhao Erfeng had already handed over the name card before, so Governor Xiliang had already received the news. Xiliang passed on the message in advance, and the following is

No one needed to tell them, they directly led Zhao Erfeng and the two of them into the mansion until they reached the lobby.

"Mr. Governor, Zhao Shouhong has arrived." Zhao Erfeng saluted as he entered the door.

"Brother Zhao, why are you so polite? We are all not outsiders. It's better to be more casual."

Passing the imperial examination at the age of two and then studying abroad for several years must have greatly improved his knowledge. It is a pity that the empress dowager has announced the termination of the imperial examination, but the good nephew and grandnephew missed the opportunity to be named on the gold list."

Zhao Shouhong knew that the Empress Dowager had recently abolished the imperial examination system with a history of more than 2,000 years in order to show her determination in the New Deal. However, he was shocked that he still had such a glorious past. He did not expect that his previous fame was far greater than he thought.

It’s great to know.

"Your Majesty, the Governor, you have given me too much praise. How can this little boy, He De, be so praised by you?" Zhao Shouhong still knew etiquette, so he quickly stepped forward to be humble. As he spoke, Zhao Shouhong raised his eyes and secretly glanced at Xiliang, who had big ears, a straight nose, and a broad mouth.

With his piercing eyes, this Governor-General is indeed a handsome man.

Xiliang, who belongs to the Bayote family, is from the Xianglan Banner of Mongolia. He was a Jinshi in the 13th year of Guning. He went through the three dynasties of Guning, Guangran and Xuanxing. He was an official for 37 years and was famous for his integrity, hard work and pragmatism.

He was a famous minister with outstanding political achievements in the late Jin Dynasty. When the powerful countries attacked the imperial capital, Xiliang once led troops to serve the king and tried every means to prevent the invading army from attacking Fengxi Province. However, he was later criticized by the peace faction of the imperial court.

was dismissed.

However, the empress dowager obviously did not forget this important official's rescue efforts, and he was quickly appointed again as the governor of the river. From then on, Xiliang's official career became unstoppable. He successively served as governor of Zhongnan Province and capital of Chenghe Province.

President and Governor of Zhongchuan, he has a lot of political achievements. Two years ago, the foreign invaders realized that "the place where the railway reaches is the place where the power reaches" and frantically competed for our country's road construction rights and mining rights.

The imperial court also seemed to be supportive.

In order to protect the country's sovereignty from foreign invaders, Xiliang stepped forward at this critical moment and insisted on taking matters into his own hands. Not only did he repeatedly emphasize the stakes, but he also actively raised more than 10 million shares in a few years.

With the hard support and unremitting struggle of the people of Sichuan and Sichuan, Xiliang finally obtained the autonomy to build the Sichuan-Xiamen Railway, shattering the dream of foreign invaders who tried to use the railway to extend their influence in our country.

Later, Xiliang also carried out reclamation in the Batang area. Although the effect was not good, it also laid a good foundation for Zhao Shouhong. Otherwise, he would not be able to establish a foothold in Batang in such a short period of time. Therefore, Zhao Shouhong

This capable minister in the late Qing Dynasty was quite respected.

Looking at Zhao Shouhong, Xiliang liked him more and more. He smiled and said: "I heard your name a long time ago, and today I saw that you have an extraordinary temperament. What you have done in Batang these days has been quite courageous, especially making good friends.

Lord Shenfeng did something even more decent. You deserve the most credit for the Batang area being stabilized in such a short period of time."

"How dare you take credit? This is all the work of my uncle and General Ma Weiqi." Zhao Shouhong quickly humbled himself.

Xiliang waved his hand and said: "You don't have to be modest. The imperial court will naturally reward meritorious service, so I have already petitioned the imperial court and plan to give you a real Taoist priesthood."

"Oh? Which way does the court plan to hand over to him?" After all, it was his family's business, Zhao Erfeng couldn't help but ask.

"Due to the Batang Rebellion, the imperial court is quite worried about Western Xinjiang, so it appreciates brother Ji He's strategy of returning home." Xiliang paused and said, "The imperial court plans to build Ankang Road in the near future.

It has jurisdiction over Kangding Prefecture and Ba'an Prefecture, so it is natural to hand it over to reliable people. It happened to be that Shouhong had made great achievements, so Lafayette decided to let him take charge of this job."

Xiliang said it lightly, but Zhao Shouhong knew that Zhao Erfeng and Xiliang must have made great efforts in this, otherwise such good things would not happen to him. After all, the imperial court did not have a real shortage of alternate Taoist priests, so there were countless vehicles.

Zhao Shouhong quickly thanked Xiliang for his support and expressed that he must make some achievements on Kang'an Road.
Chapter completed!