Sure enough, the next second Zhu Ping'an heard Chen Hong's duck voice, which sounded again by the river.
"Lord Zhang Jing, please come forward to receive the order." Chen Hong shouted loudly with a solemn face.
What?! Zhang Jing received the order?!
After hearing what Chen Hong said, the officials could not believe their ears. They opened their mouths in surprise and were stunned.
Why did Zhang Jing receive the imperial edict before he left? Why didn't he announce the imperial edict four days ago? Also, wasn't Master Zhang Jing dismissed by imperial edict? Why did he need to receive another imperial edict? Was dismissal not enough and he had to be punished again? Or did Master Zhang's luck turn? But, that's not right. If that's the case, why didn't he do it all at once? Why did he have to wait three days to announce the imperial edict again? !
The officials' minds were filled with secret codes.
When Zhang Jing heard what Chen Hong said, his heart skipped a beat and his eyes sparkled. He couldn't help but recall the scene of Zhu Ping'an holding a glass to congratulate him at the welcoming banquet, and the words he said, "I congratulate you, sir. ... It is inevitable to establish a governor-general of Jiangnan. You are the first choice for the governor-general of Jiangnan... It is precisely because you were dismissed that I am more certain that you are the governor-general..."
Could it be that he was really right? !
Zhang Jing couldn't help but get excited, and adrenaline was secreted rapidly as if a water pump had been installed.
He subconsciously looked at the crowd, trying to find where Zhu Ping'an was, but there were too many people and he couldn't find him at a glance.
However, Zhang Jing was also a big shot in the political world, and he knew that receiving the imperial edict was the top priority now, and it would not be too late to deal with other things after receiving the imperial edict. If he neglected to receive the imperial edict at this time, it would be a big deal.
Immediately, Zhang Jing straightened his student uniform (because he had been dismissed, it was inappropriate to wear official uniform, so he wore student uniform), took two steps at a time and walked forward, saying, "Your Highness Zhang Jing accepts the order. Long live the emperor."
As the last word "岁" fell, Zhang Jing just walked to the front, lifted up his clothes, and knelt on the ground waiting to receive the order.
"Sir Zhang, the reason why I am reading this imperial edict today is that I am acting in accordance with orders. Before leaving Beijing, the emperor instructed that after reading the first imperial edict of dismissal to you, I and others should carefully observe you for three days to see if you have any resentment, whether you have given up on yourself, and whether you can still make a living. If Sir Zhang has no resentment, has not given up on yourself, and can still make a living, then we will read the second imperial edict to you; if you have resentment, have given up on yourself, and can't make a living, then I will take this imperial edict back to the capital and return it to the emperor." Chen Hong smiled slightly, raised his index finger, and slowly spoke to Zhang Jing, giving a brief explanation.
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but be shocked again. What was the content of this imperial edict? It actually included such a test.
The inspection lasted three days, and the inspection was so thorough! So tricky!
I think the content of this imperial edict must be very important. It will probably be earth-shattering once it is read out.
As for Zhang Jing, after hearing what Chen Hong said, he couldn't help but wipe away a cold sweat. It was really a close call.
Fortunately, Zhu Ping'an said those words of congratulations to me at the last welcoming banquet. Although I didn't believe it at the time, it at least gave me a glimmer of hope. This glimmer of hope is like a star in the dark night sky, which keeps me from sinking.
Originally, on the day of dismissal, I was going to go home and spend more time with my wife, but after listening to Zhu Ping'an's words, I felt a 1 in 10,000 hope and a strong unwillingness in my heart. I couldn't let go of the suppression of the Japanese and the people of Jiangnan. I spent that night in the study, continuing to study the Japanese invasion and the deployment of the suppression of the Japanese, and compiling them into a volume. If there is a miracle, I will fulfill that 1 in 10,000 hope, and these materials will be of great use in the future; if there is no miracle, these materials will be sent to the next governor-general for reference, so that my years of hard work will not be in vain. In the next three days, I was doing these tasks, but I didn't have the time to give up on myself or complain.
As for food, maybe I work too hard, my appetite is better than before.
Today, Chen Hong was able to announce the decree to him, which showed that he had passed the test. Thinking of this, Zhang Jing couldn't help but thank Zhu Pingan in his heart.
Thinking about it now, if it weren’t for Zhu Ping’an’s congratulations, the consequences today would have been really not optimistic.
At this time, Chen Hong raised his orchid finger and continued, "In the past three days, my family and others seemed to be sightseeing, but in fact we have been secretly observing Lord Zhang's every move. It is the emperor's order, please forgive me."
When everyone heard this, their mouths opened even wider.
Unexpectedly, Chen Hong and his friends' three days of sightseeing and receiving gifts were actually a cover. Their real purpose was to secretly observe Zhang Jing's words and deeds.
Yes, they brought so many factory guards with them, and they were good at surveillance. As long as they wanted, you would have no secrets.
I don't know how they have observed him in the past three days. Does Master Zhang Jing have any resentment? Has he given up on himself? Can he still make a living
In fact, this test is a bit tricky, and even embarrassing. According to common sense, if an official is dismissed, he will have some complaints, some self-destruction, and some loss of appetite.
I wonder if Master Zhang Jing has passed the test...
Oh my god, I almost forgot. Eunuch Chen just said that the decree would be announced only if the test was passed. If the test was not passed, the decree would be brought back to the capital and handed over to the emperor. Now that Chen Hong wants to announce the decree, it proves that Lord Zhang has passed the test.
Lord Zhang, he is worthy of being Lord Zhang. Everyone couldn't help but look at Zhang Jing with admiration.
"After the imperial edict was read that day, Lord Zhang returned home and continued to study the suppression of the Japanese in his study at night. He stayed up late into the night and spent several days studying the suppression of the Japanese. He compiled three thick volumes! Even though he was dismissed, Lord Zhang did not give up on himself, nor did he feel resentful. He still cared about the country and the people of Jiangnan, and ate as usual. It is really admirable... Therefore, I will read this imperial edict to you."
Chen Hong spoke slowly, and he had taken out a scroll of imperial edict in his hand and slowly unfolded it in front of everyone.
Everyone stared intently, not daring to breathe, for fear of missing a single word of the imperial edict.
"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims: The Japanese pirates are rampant in the southeast, and the people are suffering. In order to wipe out the Japanese pirates and save the people from danger, I hereby appoint Zhang Jing as the governor of Shandong, Nanzhili, Zhejiang, Fujian, Huguang, and Guangdong and Guangxi armies to fight against the Japanese pirates. I grant him the power to mobilize troops, raise funds, make decisions on the spot, and act at his own convenience. Do not disappoint me! I decree this!!!"
Chen Hong unfolded the imperial edict and read it aloud in a rhythmic manner.
As soon as Chen Hong finished speaking, there were sounds of people gasping and swallowing all around.
shock!
Shock!
The officials stood there as if they were struck by lightning, their mouths opened as big as boxes.
The governor of Shandong, Nanzhili, Zhejiang, Fujian, Huguang, Guangdong and Guangxi... ...actually the governor of seven provinces! The emperor actually appointed Zhang Jing as the governor of seven provinces! !
This is no ordinary provincial governor, a provincial governor that has never existed since ancient times!
Holding the richest half of the Ming Dynasty and nearly half of the Ming Dynasty's military strength, he is simply the uncrowned king of Jiangnan!
"I thank the Lord for His Grace. I will serve His Majesty with all my heart and soul until my death. I swear to repay His Majesty's trust with my life. Long live the Emperor!"
Zhang Jing couldn't hide his excitement and kowtowed to accept the order and express his gratitude. His voice was trembling and tears welled up in the corners of his eyes!
At the same time, I was shocked.
He actually predicted it right!
Zhu Pingan is indeed worthy of being the number one scholar, he is also an extraordinary talent!!