After traveling through time, I became Han Zhang’s grandson?

Han Ming spoke eloquently in the court without showing any timidity. Everything he thought and said was well-reasoned and well-founded, which made people secretly amazed.

"If two of the three forces are eliminated, only the remnants of Nong Zhigao will remain, and they are nothing to be feared."

As soon as Han Ming finished speaking, the generals cheered softly and looked at this young Han Xianggong with some excitement.

The Duke of England was even more pleased, as it seemed that this boy had not fallen behind in his studies over the years.

Han Zhang and Fu Yanguo looked at each other, and the smiles in their eyes could not be hidden.

Fu Yanguo: Your kid is great!

Han Zhang: Excuse me!

Fu Yanguo: You old man, you are still so proud!

Han Zhang: Hehe, you should work harder and let your children give you a good grandson!

Fu Yanguo: Humph╭(╯^╰)╮! Disrespectful to the elderly!

. . . . . .

"Not appropriate!" Just as everyone was thinking carefully, the counselor Chen Zheng stepped forward to refute.

"Whatever you want to say, just speak up." The old emperor waved his hand to signal Chen Zheng to speak.

"According to Han Sheren's idea, suspending the salt law reform would dismantle the illegal salt dealers in Jiangxi. However, this would undoubtedly exacerbate the proliferation of illegal salt and allow them to disrupt the local salt industry."

"If this continues, once the imperial court wants to implement reforms, local people will rebel and resist the imperial court. If this continues for a long time, how will our dynasty be governed?"

Han Ming's eyes lit up when he heard Chen Zheng's words. This gentleman was indeed good. He could refute with reason and evidence. This was what a healthy court should be like.

"What the Censor said makes sense!" Han Ming was the first to bow to show his respect for the other party.

"I dare not, I am just speaking the truth!" Chen Zheng nodded in response with an expressionless face.

"I think everyone has this question, but please think about this question: why is the illegal salt trade rampant in Jiangxi?"

Han Ming's question made many people ponder. Only a group of old ministers quickly came to a conclusion and couldn't help but look at this young man from the Han family with some admiration.

"If you all don't say anything, then I will show you how ugly I am!"

Han Ming bowed to the crowd, then smiled and said, "Official salt is inferior and expensive, while private salt dealers' salt is good and cheap, so the trend of private salt trafficking is growing."

"Most people in coastal Guangdong make a living by boiling salt, making huge profits. As a result, salt dealers from Jiangxi and other places often smuggled Guangdong salt to Jiangxi for sale, and the smuggling activities became increasingly rampant."

"So, what we need now is time. We can use space to buy time. After suppressing the rebellion in Jiangxi, we will vigorously crack down on illegal salt dealers.

"On the other hand, we must quickly organize human and material resources to comprehensively promote the reform of the new salt law, completely make up for the shortcomings of official salt, and reduce the gap between the two sides."

"Only in this way can we completely stabilize the Jiangxi salt market, increase local salt taxes, and replenish the national treasury."

After Han Ming finished his long speech, everyone stared at the young man with a hint of shock. Even the important officials of the court could not help but nod secretly, feeling that the young people were formidable.

"My lords, what do you think?" The old emperor looked at Han Ming with a smile, his eyes showing no sign of disguising his fondness.

"Your Majesty, I think this method should be implemented!" Chen Zheng was the first to come forward and express his agreement.

"Seconded!"

"I second the proposal!"

"..."

"But I think it's still a little lacking. Lord Han, Lord Fu, what do you think?" the old emperor asked in a peasant tone.

"After all, the three forces are moving together, and the remaining troops of Nong Zhigao are not easy to deal with..." Fu Yanguo said with a smile.

"Well, if we send someone to help, it might be possible." Han Zhang said in a deep voice.

Han Ming didn't know that what was about to happen was closely related to him.

"Zhongshu Sheren!" the old emperor called out casually.

"I'm here!" Han Ming bowed.

"The court needs to send someone south to Jiangxi to quell the rebellion. Do you have a candidate?"

When the old emperor said this, all the court officials took a deep breath. This was equivalent to asking about politics!

You have to know that those who can "ask questions about government affairs" are basically the heads of the "Two Governments and Three Departments" level. Is Your Majesty really planning to let this young man into the government?!

Han Ming's expression tensed, and he couldn't help but look at his grandfather. Han Zhang smiled and nodded, and Han Ming felt relieved.

"I think that we should appoint Di Liang and Di Zi, sons of Prime Minister Di Wuxiang, to go south to quell the rebellion!" Han Ming's words made everyone exclaim in surprise.

"Di Wuxiang?!"

"Mr. Di!"

"Di Gong?!"

"..."

The old emperor also looked at Han Ming with some amusement: "Tell me your reasons!"

"There's no reason, it's just taking advantage of the situation!" Han Ming smiled faintly, as if he was sure of victory.

"Take advantage of the situation? Hahaha... What a great way to take advantage of the situation, Lord Han, the Han family is blessed!" The old emperor hadn't been so happy for a long time.

"It is thanks to the grace of Your Majesty that Han Sheren is where he is today." Han Zhang immediately complimented.

"I only have three words for you, good, good!" The old emperor pointed at Han Ming and said with a smile.

"I rely on your Majesty's teachings and dare not accept your grace." Han Ming quickly bowed his head and saluted humbly.

"It's a good idea to use Di Gong's flag to suppress the remaining troops of Nong Zhigao." The old emperor was full of praise for Han Ming.

"Impermanent decree! Han Ming, the Imperial Secretariat and editor of the Hanlin Academy, is a man of unparalleled wisdom and strategic vision, and is hereby appointed as the General Manager of the Jiangnan West Route, to oversee the suppression of the rebellion and the salt law reform in Jiangxi."

"Appoint the son of the late Di Wuxiang, former Privy Councilor, Co-Minister of the Secretariat, and Minister of the Secretariat, and appoint Di Liang, a member of the Third Class, and Di Zi, Deputy Envoy of the Western Upper Gate, as Recruiting Envoys for the Western Jiangnan Route, to report to the Pacification Commissioner Office."

As soon as the old emperor finished speaking, the entire court fell silent.

This guy has only been on internship for a few days, and he's already been sent out to a local area to be the temporary head of the team. Isn't that a bit too much?!

Han Ming was also a little confused. No, what was going on?! They wanted me to go to Jiangxi to quell the rebellion and preside over the salt law reform?!

I've only been married for a few days and I'm already being sent on a business trip?!

He immediately turned his head left and right, looking at his father, then at his grandfather who winked at him, and at the rich husband with a mysterious smile.

I suddenly understood that these old men were working together to trick me!

Finally, he could only sigh slightly and bowed: "I will obey your majesty's command!"

"I know you're feeling uncomfortable, but this is a matter of concern to the local salt industry and the overall situation of the imperial court. If the salt law reform in Jiangxi is successful, then other subsequent paths will be easier to develop."

The old emperor began to paint his ideals for Han, just like the leaders in his previous lives.

Thinking of this, Han Ming's mind turned, and he came up with a good idea. He smiled and saluted.

"Your Majesty, this is a matter of state, so I dare not say much. But could you please appoint two more people as deputies to help me with the salt law reform?"

Hearing that Han Ming was not throwing a tantrum but was asking for someone, all the old ministers laughed and stroked their beards as they stared at this interesting young man.

"Who do you want?" the old emperor asked curiously.

"Zeng Fengxian, the governor of Lianzhou, and Cai Ting, the deputy director of the Tuntian Division of the Ministry of Works!"

As soon as Han Ming finished speaking, everyone looked at him in wonder.

Among them, Ouyang Wenzhong was the most strange. You know, just now Han Ming wanted to severely punish his people, but now in a blink of an eye, he rescued them again. It was puzzling and very puzzled!

"Oh? Why these two people?" the old emperor asked with interest.

"Although Zeng Fengxian, the governor of Lianzhou, acted hastily in the local salt industry, his effectiveness in curbing smuggling is obvious to all."

"As for Tuntian Yuanwailang Cai Ting, although he did fail in his duties during the Yellow River dike burst in the first year of Jiayou, he had worked in the local area for many years and was more familiar with people's livelihood."

"Besides, he was a military officer and had a good command of administration, making him an excellent hand in dealing with illegal salt dealers in Jiangxi."

Although what Han Ming said is true, in the final analysis, Han Ming relies on the historical abilities of these two people.

During the reign of Emperor Renzong, the salt industry in Jiangxi had been in turmoil. Since around the fifth year of Emperor Huangyou's reign, the imperial court had sent special personnel to investigate the local area, but the problem had not been completely resolved for at least eight years.

It was not until the seventh year of Jiayou that the court appointed Cai Ting as the chief judge of Jiangnan West Road and presided over the salt law reform, which completely eliminated the problems in Jiangxi's salt industry and stabilized Jiangxi's salt price market.

Although there are slight deviations between Jiangxi and history, which has led the court to deal with Jiangxi's salt industry prematurely, Han Ming is still confident that he can resolve it.

Whether it was his own experience or that of Cai Ting and Zeng Fengxian, they were all good at local governance.

"Well, what do you think, gentlemen?"

The old emperor nodded slightly, seemingly asking everyone, but actually turning his gaze towards the Censorate.

You must know that it was because of Cai Ting's improper handling that a section of the Yellow River, soldiers, laborers, food, and bamboo, wood, grass and stones used to block the breach were washed away.

As a result, Palace Attendant Censor Zhao Pin, Hanlin Academician Hu Su and others requested the execution of officials such as Li Zhongchang and Cai Ting to express their gratitude to Hebei.

Now Han Ming wants to recruit someone to help him, and Cai Ting is about to be reinstated. This has a tit-for-tat meaning for the Censorate.

As a result, the Chief Censor Liu Degui narrowed his eyes completely and looked as if it had nothing to do with me. The many censors behind him also turned a deaf ear to what was happening outside.

They all knew that His Majesty already knew what was going on, and that he asked this question simply to give face to the people in the Censorate.

They are not stupid. He is just a Tuntian Yuanwailang. They can reinstate him.

With so many people coming and going in the Song Dynasty court, it's impossible for them to just hold onto Cai Ting. Isn't that like trying to fleece someone? How can that be considered shameless?!

Emperor Renzong gave face to these scholars from the Censorate, and these people were not ungrateful. They pretended that the questions were not about them and remained silent.

"If you all agree, then I will appoint Cai Ting as the Chief Justice of Jiangnan West Route, and Zeng Fengxian as the Chief of Grain and Oil for Jiangnan West Route."

"Put it under the pacification envoy and help pacification envoy Han!"

The old emperor made the final decision, and the court officials said nothing more. They just bowed and said, "I will follow your majesty's orders!"

Han Ming immediately bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Wow, this voice has 30% of the strength of Han Da Xianggong!

After the court session ended, Han Ming was still at the end of the group and walked out of the hall slowly.

The roads in the Song Dynasty were different from the states in the Han Dynasty and the dao in the Tang Dynasty. They had the dual nature of local supervisory areas and administrative areas.

The main institutions of the road include the Pacification Commissioner's Office, the Transportation Commissioner's Office, the Criminal Justice Commissioner's Office, and the Grain and Grain Commissioner's Office.

In the early period of the Song Dynasty, administrative units at this level were mostly temporary in nature. Whenever there was trouble in a place, they would be sent down from the central government and would return after the task was completed.

By the time of Emperor Renzong, it had basically stabilized and had transitioned from temporary to formal.

Han Ming is just a temporary worker this time, and the people following him are similar. After completing the Jiangxi Salt Law Reform, they will return to the court and wait for orders.

However, Han Ming estimated that after completing this trip to Jiangxi, he should be able to be promoted, at least to the sixth rank, and at most perhaps to the fifth rank.

From now on, when he attends court, he will be a genuine fifth-rank official, instead of just holding an empty title and ranking last among the sixth-rank court officials.

Just as she was thinking about good things, she was blocked by Lord Ouyang as soon as she left the palace.

The other party didn't say anything, but just thanked Han Ming for his support for Zeng Fengxian. Han Ming naturally had great respect for this literary giant.

The two chatted for a few minutes and then parted ways. Looking at the carriage waiting for him outside the palace gate, Han Ming walked over happily.