Chen Zilong came to the Marquis' Mansion excitedly. These days he has become a good official, and he can only make a decision for a county.

As soon as he entered Hou Xuanyan's study, Chen Zilong felt something was wrong, and his excitement when he came slowly dissipated.

In his opinion, he was doing good things that benefit the country and the people, but he did not consider Hou Xuanyan's feelings.

Hou Xuanyan knew nothing about the officials he appointed, but this was not the reason why he was angry.

Even if Chen Zilong appointed them, they were all honest officials and rare talents, he would not be happy.

The appointment and removal of officials is the trump card in Hou Xuanyan's hand, and it is the greatest power that Emperor Longwu has won him. With this power, he can establish his prestige in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas. If everyone, like Chen Zilong, takes advantage of his illness and becomes a big deal, then what else can he, the governor, convince the public? Over time, everyone will regard him as a puppet.

If people's hearts disperse, it will be difficult to lead the team.

In the spacious study, Yan Yingyuan's face was as deep as water and he didn't say a word. Gu Yanwu looked around and was absent-minded.

"Mr. Chen, it is said that you appointed the magistrate of Wujiang County?" Hou Xuanyan broke the silence and spoke in a bad tone.

Chen Zilong is the most sensitive to his name. In the past, Hou Xuanyan always called him Lord Chen, but now he has changed to Mr. Chen.

"At that time, the Supervisor was extremely tired and was in good health. In order not to disturb the Supervisor, the subordinate had to interfere with the matter..." Chen Zilong was a little panicked and wanted to restore his image.

Hou Xuanyan waved his hand, interrupted him, and said, "Wujiang County is the gateway to Suzhou, how can you take it lightly? I think this is better. Lord Chen has great talent and is enough to take on this position. Let's go to Wujiang County to be a county magistrate."

Chen Zilong's pupils were magnified in vain. Now that the country is in trouble, he claims to have the talent to support the country, so he naturally refuses to be a county magistrate. Suzhou is the front line of the country's anti-Qing Dynasty. What can he do without this stage?

Chen Zilong stood up angrily, trying to activate the Invincible Mouth Cannon mode, but unfortunately he was facing Hou Xuanyan and did not give him this opportunity at all.

Hou Xuanyan patted his palms gently, and two burly men in straw raincoats entered the study, raised Chen Zilong's arms, and walked out.

Chen Zilong's literary temperament was exposed at this time. He was extremely arrogant and cursed: "Hou Xuanyan, you have your own troops, you are greedy for power and rank, and you will harm the country and the people..."

Gu Yanwu was worried and sighed, "General, Lord Chen..."

"Chen Zilong has some talent, but being a county magistrate of Wujiang is where he performs it. I will not abandon him for a few quarrels. As for the county magistrate of Wujiang he arranged, just stay there to be a county magistrate for him." People like Chen Zilong often have a high opinion of themselves and throw him into Wujiang. Not only will he not give up, but he will also work hard to make a name for himself. At that time, he will write a few poems proudly, brag about it, and then sarcastically mock Hou Xuanyan, who has no vision. Unfortunately, when he met Hou Xuanyan, this person didn't care about these things at all.

When I stand on the top of the mountain, I can’t hear the shouting at the foot of the mountain even if I try harder. So what can I do if I hear it? You are still obediently at the foot of the mountain.

Gu Yanwu knew his temperament and what he decided was irreversible. Moreover, Chen Zilong's actions were indeed inconsistent, and he could not bear it if he was a rank-in official.

"If there is such a thing that goes beyond authority in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas, it is like a rebellion, and it is not a matter of killing!"

Hou Xuanyan's words in the study room full of bookish atmosphere also made the people present feel the chill of the blade. Gu Yanwu and Yan Yingyuan both knew that the little Hou had moved seriously.

Outside Suzhou City, Xia Yunyi reluctantly sent off his old friend. In the drizzle of rain, Chen Zilong took an old servant to Wujiang County alone.

His back is lonely and complements the dark clouds and green mountains in the distance.

"The swords roared in the box last night, and Yan Zhao's sang the most unfairly. The Yishui was gurgling and the clouds were green. I had nowhere to send Jing Qing!" Xia Yunyi said loudly. Chen Zilong heard it from a distance, paused, but he didn't look back and continued to walk towards Wujiang County.

Xia Wanchun held an umbrella and stood above his father's head, while he himself stood in the rain.

"Dad, why don't you plead with Lord Xiao Hou?"

Xia Yunyi sighed, looked at his beloved son lovingly, and said, "Because, there can be no Chen Zilong in the world, but it cannot be no Hou Xuanyan."

Xia Wanchun's eyes were empty and he looked straight ahead, as if he had some enlightenment.

"Let's go, these days it's rainy and the people who fled into Suzhou have long been suffering. Lord Xiao Hou is right. There are many prefectures, counties and villages in the Suzhou area of ​​Hangzhou, and the Qing soldiers are massacred. These refugees can be filled in and resumed production. Otherwise, relying solely on Suzhou's support, even a grain mountain will eventually have a day of emptied food."

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The day after receiving Hou Xuan's memorial, Emperor Longwu sent the military department to the chief officer Liu Zhongzao as an envoy and went to Shaoxing to issue an edict.

The edict declared that the two families were inseparable from each other, and court officials appointed by the Lu Supervisor could serve as equal officials in the Longwu court.

Emperor Longwu was also willing to make King Lu the crown prince nephew and serve as the legal heir to the throne. This time, it was like a big stone, thrown into the pot of the Lu regime's governor, causing an uproar among the ministers.

Half of them agree and oppose each other, and both sides are having a lot of fun. King Lu and a group of short-sighted villains, the slow horses are in love with each other, and are unwilling to give up the so-called throne.

Liu Zhongzao looked at the farce and sneered in his heart, and secretly touched the second edict hidden in his sleeve.

This was given to Suzhou Hou Xuan's performance. The content was very different from this one, but there was no warmth of the royal uncle and nephew.

King Zhu Yihai of Lu finally made the conclusion and refused to welcome the edict and drove Liu Zhongzao out of Shaoxing.
Chapter completed!