Two thin figures were walking on the embankment of the Han River outside Hanzhong City, with green shirts fluttering and the river surging. Now is the wet season of the Han River. The boats going up the river are coming and going in a steady stream, and the shadows of the sails are dotted, which is quite a desolate mood with blue waves in the sky. The two people who are watching the slow journey are in high spirits. The dams on both sides of the Han River are extremely strong. A large protective forest with a depth of several hundred meters is planted along the back of the dam to stabilize the water and soil. From a distance, it looks like a dark corridor, which is spectacular. It can be seen that the people who built this embankment put a lot of thought into it. Such design and planning are not something ordinary people can do. Hanzhong is now the center of the entire Western Xinjiang. Although Qingyang is nominally the seat of the Western Xinjiang Protectorate, in fact, because His Highness the King of Qin has been stationed in Hanzhong for a long time and the Qin Prince's Palace was built here, Hanzhong's core position has been No place can be replaced. As a local official, it is natural to ensure the safety of Hanzhong City, which already has the aura of a capital city. This is also the first priority of the local official.
As an important river that connects the east and west of the entire empire, Dajiang is no less important than the Shanjiang River that runs through the imperial capital. Especially now that Wuhu Jiangnan has been subordinated to Western Xinjiang, the importance of this river is even more important. . When it comes to bringing convenient and fast water transportation conditions, as a ruthless river, if we want to ensure that it can steadily perform its transportation function and prevent its vicious outbreak from flooding the fields and towns on both sides, then we need to test the parents and officials from all over the country. The ability of administrative officials on one side to control floods has greatly improved. Fortunately, the Han River is relatively calm in the Hanzhong Basin, especially since local officials have spent a lot of effort to manage the river. The Feishayan and Baopingkou water conservancy projects, which took a huge amount of manpower and material resources, were finally built successfully, which also made the Hanzhong Basin also You can enjoy the benefits of irrigation and shipping without the worry of floods. It was this grand water conservancy project that created the prosperity of the Hanzhong Basin, making Hanzhong Prefecture's agriculture always known as the best in the west, and becoming the well-deserved number one prefecture in the west of the empire.
"Zong Xi, I'm afraid we have to go to the imperial capital before we can meet each other. Jiangnan County is the largest county in Western Xinjiang, and His Highness King Qin has high hopes for you. There is not much suspense about the situation in the empire at the moment, even if Situ Tai With the support of the Japanese and Duodun people, I'm afraid it won't be possible to hold on much longer. It's only a matter of time before His Highness the King of Qin aspires to the empire, and once His Highness the King of Qin aspires to the throne, the rest will depend on your performance, you Don't lose the reputation you created in Tiannan." Smelling the slightly fishy smell brought by the river water, the gentleman with his hands behind his back looked relaxed but there was a hint of unspeakable worry, and the semantics of his words were also somewhat The unfinished meaning fell into the ears of the companions who were watching the water view from a distance, but they were horrified.
"Zitai. You seem to have a point in your words. It is a good thing that the situation in the empire has become clear. Jiangnan has always been rich and has a better foundation. Could it be that you still don't believe in our ability? Is Jiangnan more difficult to govern than Tiannan? What's more, we have been dealing with the merchants in Jiangnan for a long time, and we have a rough understanding of their details. I am not bragging. As long as Jiangnan gives us three years, we are sure to make a big change in it. Keeping it is better than Cheese Tutai will be much stronger before he takes over Jiangnan!" Wang Zongxi was still full of confidence in governing a rich and prosperous place like Jiangnan. Even a mediocre place like Tiannan shone brightly in his hands. He couldn't be the rich and luxurious one in Jiangnan. Is the country still afraid of falling behind? Unless there are other factors involved, Wang Zongxi's heart sank when he thought of this.
"If you are just good at governance, I can still trust you, brother. But many of these things are often not as simple as you think. Jiangnan is rich and prosperous, as is known to the world. One county is responsible for half of the empire's finances, and everything is in the hands of the empire. So, what if it falls into the hands of His Highness the King of Qin now? Think about it, you should know the character of His Highness the King of Qin. What he has in mind is probably even more unpredictable by ordinary people. The general trend of the empire here has not yet been determined, but it is already in Arrangements have been made for the affairs of the Tengger Grassland. Let him consider it carefully. Three years, huh, I am afraid that if I give you one year, you will be grinning from ear to ear. By then, if Jiangnan under your rule cannot give you His Highness, Prince of Qin, will give you a satisfactory explanation, and I think you won’t even be able to cry."
Su Qin glanced at his good friend. He never avoided his relationship with this good friend. Don't avoid relatives when promoting talents, not to mention the ability of this good friend is obvious to all. He has made an ordinary Tiannan County prosperous. Both His Highness the King of Qin and the Government Affairs Office have praised him highly, but this does not mean that He was able to achieve the same results in Jiangnan.
There was a huge vacuum in Tiannan County after the departure of Lang Yongquan and his family. Wang Zongxi's taking over easily won the support of all parties who had been suppressed. Coupled with the successful political reform and the introduction of a large amount of Jiangnan funds, Tiannan County's political performance suddenly ranked among the best among the counties. But in Jiangnan County, the forces are intertwined. The Japanese, the Milanese, and even the Nanyang Alliance and the Machihan people have many agents of interest in Jiangnan. Especially in the industrial and commercial circles, many people have constant conflicts with external forces. In order to promote rapid and stable economic development while curbing or even gradually cutting off the influence of these external forces, it is not an easy game to play. What's more, there are also some other more complex and profound contradictions mixed in. To be a good governor of Jiangnan, the test is not just as simple as managing internal affairs and developing the economy.
"Oh? Zi Qin, it seems that there is something unfinished in what you said. Do you still have any taboos between you and me?" Of course Wang Zongxi knew that this nominal director of foreign affairs was not just His Highness the King of Qin was just the diplomatic driver. His Highness the King of Qin also relied heavily on him in many matters involving government affairs. He also knew that his appointment as governor of Jiangnan was inseparable from the recommendation of this good friend. After all, both Jiangnan and Tiannan were There will be considerable differences in terms of status in the new dynasty in the future and its natural geographical significance. As an official sent abroad, he did not know much about many situations as Su Qin did in Hanzhong, and sometimes these things could often determine a person's fate.
"Well, there are some things that I dare not say much about. But since you have assumed the post of Governor of Jiangnan, I have to remind you that Xiao Tang is a stuffy gourd. He will not speak out about anything without the instruction of His Highness King Qin. , but I think it’s okay for you to know some things.” Su Qin Qinghuo’s face showed a rare expression of hesitation, as if he was wondering whether his words would bring unnecessary worries to the other party, but then he thought about Wang Zongxi’s presence in the King of Qin His Highness is also a person whom he values in his heart. Even if there are some conflicts, as long as His Highness King Qin doesn't take it seriously, it won't matter to his old friend.
Wang Zongxi's eyes fell firmly on his old friend's face. It seemed that this time he was invited by the other party and it was not as simple as watching the autumn scenery of Hanzhong. The other party must have something to say to him, but it seemed that Su Qin didn't It seems that he has received the instruction from His Highness the King of Qin. Is there any twists and turns in taking up the post of Governor of Jiangnan
"Zong Xi, are you familiar with Bai Yuanzhong?" Su Qin pondered for a while before asking.
Bai Yuanzhong? Why did Su Qin suddenly ask about this person? Could it be that his appointment as the governor of Jiangnan had something to do with this person
"I don't think I am familiar with him, but I have met him two days ago. He seems to be quite courageous and has a strong look on his face. I heard that he is also quite popular in Hejian Mansion. I am still thinking about the match that His Highness King Qin will give me. He was transferred from the Hejian City Guard to the Yuhang City Guard. Although the Jiangnan capital is slightly more important than the Heshuo capital, it doesn't seem to have much significance. He seems to be Fang Chengsong's close friend, and it is said that he is a close friend of Fang Chengsong. The relationship with Fang Chengsong is quite close." Wang Zongxi did not shy away from his old friends. "Why, does he also want to plot as the governor of Jiangnan?"
"That's not true. He is still self-aware. There seems to be a little gap in going from the guard of Hejian City to the governor of Jiangnan all at once. However, this person's scheming is much better than that of his close friend. Although Fang Chengsong is a He is a master of civil affairs, but his mind is quite simple, but this Mr. Bai Yuanzhong is not simple. He was originally the most popular candidate for the governor of Heshuo. He was even recommended by Xiao Tang as the governor of Heshuo, but he was rejected by His Highness. Rejected." Su Qin's face turned gloomy, "Do you know the reason for this?"
"But it has something to do with the housekeeper?" At this point, Wang Zongxi's voice became much lower and he became a little cautious.
Nodding slowly, Su Qin's face became more gloomy, "Not just the housekeeper, how much influence can Guan Yingying have in front of His Highness King Qin? The governor of this county cannot be affected by just blowing the wind on the pillow. , at most it only played a role in fueling the flames, but Miss An Qier mentioned Bai Yuanzhong in front of Xiao Tang, which really made Xiao Tang hesitate for a long time." Su Qin's voice also dropped an octave when he said the last two sentences.
"Miss An Qier?!" Wang Zongxi felt sweat on his face and a chill on his back, "Then why did He Jing be appointed governor of Heshuo? Bai Yuanzhong has quite a political record in Hejian. Fang Chengsonghua was the one who spoke about it, and Xiao Tang recommended it, so why...?"
Before he finished speaking, Wang Zongxi suddenly woke up. Just now, Su Qin had already mentioned that this was vetoed by His Highness King Qin. I am afraid that only Su Qin and Ling Tianfang knew about this matter. Only the selection of the governor of a county was What does it mean that these people can participate