Ji Xiaolan: Kill Qianlong at the beginning

Emperor Gai Zhang thought for a moment and said, "That's easy. I'll have Wang Danwang accompany me to Ningbo Prefecture. You can convey my will to Wang Tingzan. His life or death depends on whether he tells the truth. Let him make the decision himself. This time, I will not break my promise."

Mo Li said, "As you wish."

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In the room, Mo Li was writing something with his head down.

Wang Tingzan walked in.

Mo Li didn't look up.

Wang Tingzan waited for a while, but seeing no response from him, he pretended to cough.

Mo Li was startled and looked up.

Wang Tingzan immediately saluted and said, "Sir Mo, I am your humble servant Wang Tingzan."

Mo Li put down what he was doing and said, "Wang Fantai is here. Come, come, sit down."

After saying that, he stood up and walked to Wang Tingzan.

Wang Tingzan made a gesture of invitation and said, "Master Mo, please come in, Master Mo."

The two sat down at the same time.

Mo Li didn't say anything, just smoked.

Wang Tingzan looked at Mo Li, feeling a little scared.

Li Qiye suddenly burst into laughter and said, "Wang Fantai, you're a little nervous. Oh, of course, as an official from outside the court, you serve the emperor every day. It's inevitable that you're a little uncomfortable."

Wang Tingzan said: "Master Mo is right, there are some."

Mo Li said, "Don't worry. The Emperor went to Ningbo Prefecture to inspect Tianyi Pavilion today. Before he left, the Emperor specifically instructed me to receive Wang Fantai here."

Wang Tingzan was slightly surprised when he heard this and said, "I dare not, Lord Mo."

Mo Li said, "The Emperor also said that there are some matters that he needs to consult with your Wang Fantai."

Wang Tingzan said with a smile, "I dare not do that, Lord Mo, Lord Mo."

Mo Li thought for a moment and said, "Master Wang, do you have any idea about the grain supervision?"

Wang Tingzan said nervously, "No, no, no...Brother, my time in office is limited, so I dare not say anything."

Mo Li said, "Hey, before Lord Wang left the province, he wrote a memorial to commend all the officials in the province for their contributions in grain supervision. The Emperor has already read it."

Wang Tingzan said, "I'm regretting this. This is what local officials should do. They shouldn't be asking for credit or reward."

Mo Li said, "Alas, you are totally wrong, Lord Wang. The Emperor saw it and said it was very good. He was very happy and praised it."

Wang Tingzan was a little hesitant to believe it and said, "Really?"

Mo Li said, "How could this be false? The Emperor has already ordered me to draft an imperial edict to commend you first. After returning to the capital, I will issue another decree to further reward you."

After saying that, he smiled and continued, "Sir Wang, I think you are almost certain to be promoted to governor this time."

Wang Tingzan was overwhelmed with emotion and said, "This is truly the emperor's great grace."

They both burst into laughter at the same time.

After laughing for a while, they stopped laughing.

Wang Tingzan asked, "Lord Mo, why is the emperor so happy?"

Mo Li said, "Um... The Emperor said that Gansu's move is a model for the world. The people donated their surplus grain to relieve the drought, and there's no need to open the national treasury. All they need to do is award a few vacancies for the Imperial College. Why not do it?"

Wang Tingzan said, “Really?”

Mo Li said, "That's right. The Emperor wants to... promote your experience throughout the country."

After saying this, he stood up with a smile and continued as he walked: "The emperor also asked me and Lord Wang to jointly draft a set of rules and regulations for the emperor's review."

He picked up a tea bowl, walked back, sat down, and said, "Master Wang, this time, I, Mo Li, will benefit from your kindness and be rewarded."

Wang Tingzan said, "I dare not. In fact, the Governor Wang Danwang is the one who knows the most about this matter. Wouldn't it be better to ask him to discuss it together?"

Mo Li said, "Okay, oh, unfortunately, unfortunately, Governor Wang is accompanying the Emperor on an inspection tour of Ningbo Prefecture."

Wang Tingzan said, "Can't we wait for him to come back?"

Qi Qi said seriously, "This can't wait."