My father is Jiajing

Chapter 412 "Yes"

The reaction of Emperor Jiajing of Xiyuan was also within Zhu Zaigui's expectations.

After Zhu Zaigui took the initiative to submit a memorial expressing his concern for the southeast, Emperor Jiajing simply approved it.

Zhu Zaigui was allowed to recommend the qualifications for the Governor-General of Zhejiang.

The reason why Emperor Jiajing allowed Zhu Zaigui to recommend such an important provincial governor was that he actually began to consider training Zhu Zaigui's ability to know and employ people.

Judging from past events, Zhu Zaigui's ability to employ people and get things done both greatly surprised Emperor Jiajing.

So with all these things happening in the southeast, Emperor Jiajing also wanted to see what kind of talent Zhu Zaigui could recommend.

At the same time, Emperor Jiajing also wanted to use Zhu Zaigui's identity to reassure the new governor. Otherwise, even if a new governor-general of Zhejiang was sent to take charge of the military and political affairs of the southeast, he might consider the fate of his predecessor Zhang Jing, causing him to be timid and afraid to stand up.

However, Emperor Jiajing could not allow the situation in the southeast to continue to deteriorate, because after all, the southeast was still the most important tax collection area of ​​the Ming Dynasty.

If a big chaos really broke out there, the imperial court would not only have to count millions in tax revenue, but would also have to invest huge amounts of money and energy to quell the chaos in the southeast.

By that time, even if we took great pains to pacify it, the southeast might have become rotten and could no longer be a major tax collection area for the Ming Dynasty.

Therefore, no matter from which angle he considered it, Emperor Jiajing had to arrange a backer for the new Governor-General of Zhejiang whom he would not have to fear or worry about, so that he could boldly wipe out the Japanese pirates in the southeast.

After Zhu Zaigui was qualified to recommend the Governor-General of Zhejiang, those who were willing to contribute to the court could not help but become restless.

Because they are not fools, and they know Zhu Zaigui's identity and status. If they can have a chance to have a relationship with Zhu Zaigui as a monarch and subject as a bond, when Zhu Zaigui really ascends to the throne one day in the future, then they will be considered old members of the Prince Yu's Mansion.

It is not impossible for him to be granted a title of nobility and become a prime minister by then.

Therefore, people who believed they had local military and political talents emerged all of a sudden.

Hu Zongxian was one of them.

Having served as the prefect of Shuntian Prefecture in the capital for several years, Hu Zongxian had long wanted to take a step further.

It’s a pity that he somehow offended both Yan Song and Xu Jie at the same time, and now people on both sides dislike him.

This also made Hu Zongxian feel anxious. He also wanted to move to a new position and gain some fame and qualifications for himself so that he could become a high-ranking official and make his life worthwhile.

So, after hesitating for a few days, Hu Zongxian reluctantly gave Zhu Zaigui a script in which he recommended himself.

Zhu Zaigui had been waiting for Hu Zongxian's reaction these days. Now that he saw the script Hu Zongxian sent him for self-recommendation, Zhu Zaigui was in a good mood.

But even so, Zhu Zaigui could not express his great joy about Hu Zongxian.

Zhu Zaigui arranged for Zhao Zhenji to meet Hu Zongxian, which was considered a procedural interview.

Because Zhu Zaigui also asked Zhao Zhenji, Chen Yiqin and others to interview other people who were recommended to him.

As for the results of the interview and whether he can proceed to the second interview, it all depends on Zhu Zaigui's mood and confidence.

Therefore, when Zhao Zhenji found Hu Zongxian, Hu Zongxian was also in a panic. Although Zhao Zhenji's current official rank was several levels lower than Hu Zongxian's, Hu Zongxian did not put up a grand genealogy of Shuntian Prefecture in front of Zhao Zhenji.

He personally went to the gate of his mansion to welcome Zhao Zhenji into the house.

Zhao Zhenji was also treated warmly and intimately, "Editor Zhao, please, this is Huangshan Maofeng tea that was just sent from my hometown."

Hu Zongxian immediately took out the best tea from his home and made some for Zhao Zhenji.

After thanking Hu Zongxian, Zhao Zhenji sat side by side with Hu on the armchair in the middle hall and took a sip of the Huangshan Maofeng tea that Hu Zongxian had someone serve him.

Zhao Zhenji praised: "Good tea, as fragrant and mellow as the Zhaopo tea in my hometown, which makes people have endless aftertaste."

Hu Zongxian laughed and said, "Since Editor-in-Chief Zhao likes it, I'll have someone pack two bags for you later."

Zhao Zhenji chuckled, "A gentleman does not take away what others like. This time I came to the Lord of the Palace on the orders of the prince. I wanted to hear the Lord of the Palace's views on the recent situation in the southeast."

Hu Zongxian looked at Zhao Zhenji and got straight to the point without wasting any words, and he couldn't help but be humble anymore.

Hu Zongxian said, "I have been paying attention to the situation in the southeast since it was reported to the capital. After seeing Governor Zhang and Li being imprisoned and executed, I was even more shocked to realize the seriousness of the situation in the southeast."

"I didn't expect that the Japanese pirates in the southeast have become so rampant. They have already reached the heart of Jiaxing and disturbed Nanjing. This is simply insane. It makes me sad. I feel deeply that the responsibility for the southeast is very heavy. A real man should no longer hide in peace and watch the people in the southeast suffer."

"So, after careful consideration, I submitted a letter of recommendation to the prince. I am willing to work like an ox or a horse to fight for peace for the people in the southeast."

Zhao Zhenji listened to Hu Zongxian's generous words and nodded appropriately. He had heard too many such speeches during this period. Several people had expressed their opinions in this way.

But when Zhao Zhenji reported these words to Zhu Zaigui, Zhu Zaigui had no reaction and hardly even raised his head.

This shows that Zhu Zaigui did not like to hear such empty words and clichés.

Zhao Zhenji said: "I understand Ruzhen's intention. But I don't know what strategy you have to quell the Japanese threat in the southeast?"

Hu Zongxian immediately took out a written plan to pacify the Japanese from his sleeve pocket and handed it to Zhao Zhenji.

Hu Zongxian said: "The root of the Japanese pirates' rebellion is at sea, not on land. Therefore, I think that in order to quell the Japanese invasion, in addition to strengthening local defenses, we must also try to form a brave and powerful army that can be used for sea operations. At the same time, we can also use imperial edicts to recruit the bandit leaders who are willing to surrender to the court, and then use them to fight other pirates and Japanese pirates."

"If we do this, we can not only consume the pirates' powerful strength, but also stop the Japanese pirates at sea, so that they will not come ashore to disturb the people and cause chaos."

Zhao Zhenji laughed, "Ruzhen, this idea came to you after reading "Water Margin", right? You plan to use 'Song Jiang' to fight 'Fang La'? I just don't know who this 'Song Jiang' will be?"

Hu Zongxian said frankly: "I don't know who can be this 'Song Jiang' now, but if I can help the southeast, I will definitely find this 'Song Jiang', let him serve the court, and also consume him invisibly, and will not let him become a new threat to the court."

Zhao Zhenji continued to smile and said, "You are sincere. After I report your words to the prince, I will see if the prince will summon you to ask for advice again."

Hu Zongxian stood up and bowed, "Thank you, Editor-in-Chief Zhao!"

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