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They were sent back to Nanchang in batches for reorganization.

We also need to calculate the compensation for injuries and deaths.

Emperor Huizong watched the last batch of troops leave, muttering to himself:

"This Zhong Xiang is too fragile,"

"It was wiped out in just three or four months,"

"I even thought he was a big shot."

"Well, the war is finally over!"

County Magistrate Xie Ze sighed.

Emperor Huizong of Song quickly replied, "The Ming army is invincible."

“Zhong Xiang and his ilk are nothing but clowns.”

Xie Ze shook his head.

He turned and went back to the county government office.

He's been exhausted these past few months.

After walking a few steps, Xie Ze turned back and said:

"Finally, a day of peace and quiet,"

"Come to the county government office and drink with me."

Emperor Huizong of Song hurriedly followed.

He went to drink with the county magistrate.

Chapter 1926 The Emperor

The two had met before.

Xie Ze was a Jinshi (successful candidate in the highest imperial examination) in the third year of the Xuanhe era.

It comes from the last imperial examination presided over by Emperor Huizong of Song in Kaifeng.

However, Xie Ze's ranking in the imperial examination was relatively low.

You can't even see what the emperor looks like.

Waiting for a vacancy in Beijing for a year,

Xie Ze was then appointed as the envoy of the Yingchang Guest House.

Equivalent to the general manager of a hotel in Xuchang City,

He never encountered the emperor again.

When Zhao Yuan led his troops north,

Taking advantage of the situation, the farmers of Yingchang rose up in rebellion.

A large number of officials who left the city were killed.

Xie Ze stayed in the city to arrange the reception.

They narrowly escaped that disaster.

Although Zhao Yuan did not stay in a hotel

However, few officials remained in Yingchang.

Xie Ze still managed to show his face while busy with various tasks.

Now I've finally managed to get a county magistrate position in the new dynasty.

Xie Ze also has a brother named Xie Hong.

The two were both Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations).

If it were Xie Hong in Pingxiang,

They would definitely recognize Emperor Huizong of Song at a glance.

Because Xie Hong was among the top twenty Jinshi (successful candidates in the highest imperial examinations).

At the celebration banquet, they were very close to the emperor.

Back at the county government's back residence,

The county magistrate and the registrar sat facing each other with a banquet.

Emperor Huizong hurriedly poured wine for his superior and flattered him, saying:

"These days, the county magistrate is exhausted from assisting with military affairs,"

"And take a good rest for half a month,"

"I will take care of all matters."

Xie Ze praised, "You're quite capable."

"Serving as a registrar is truly a waste of his talents."

"When the next exam is over,"

"I'll definitely give you an excellent rating."

"Thank you for your kind words, Your Excellency!"

Emperor Huizong of Song smiled and raised his cup in a toast.

Officials of the new Ming Dynasty have completed their examinations.

An evaluation from a higher-level official is required.

Next comes the evaluation by the government-level organizational departments.

Finally, he went to the capital to report to the Ministry of Personnel.

Xie Ze asked, "Do you know anything about corn and sweet potatoes?"

Emperor Huizong replied, "I've heard of it."

Xie Ze said, "The new dynasty values ​​the people's livelihood."

“Those corn and sweet potatoes,”

"These are items that the Emperor brought back from overseas."

"Pingxiang County is mostly mountainous,"

"It should be suitable for widespread planting."

"There is no longer any threat of war,"

"Next year we should plant new crops,"

"I have already submitted a memorial requesting that some seeds be transferred over."

"The county magistrate cares deeply for the people,"

"I admire you immensely!"

Emperor Huizong immediately flattered him.

"You need to take this matter seriously too,"

Xie Ze pointed north and said with a smile,

"If the corn and sweet potato planting goes well,"

"Who knows, I might gain the emperor's favor."

"We'll both be promoted then,"

"Isn't it beautiful?"

Emperor Huizong of Song said, "Gansu County honors the tail of the steed."

Xie Ze corrected him, saying, "It is to follow in His Majesty's footsteps."

“I have received definite news,”

"The imperial court intends to establish an agricultural promotion office in Yuanzhou Prefecture,"

“An official in charge of promoting agriculture will be appointed before winter.”

"At that time, if any agricultural officials come to Pingxiang,"

"You must make proper arrangements to entertain them."

Emperor Huizong nodded and said, "Certainly, certainly."

Xie Ze said, "Those officials who encourage agriculture, don't underestimate them just because they're not high-ranking,"

"yet they can all be considered disciples of the emperor,"

"You must not offend anyone in any way."

"Besides, they can also help with encouraging agriculture and sericulture,"

"Who knows, it might even help us achieve some political success."

"The county magistrate has great foresight,"

"I truly admire you."

Emperor Huizong poured wine for his superior again.

Xie Ze drank for a while, and his complexion became increasingly rosy:

"I was a minor official in the capital last year,"

"He has no other skills,"

"But their information network is extremely efficient."

Do you know where the emperor of the previous dynasty is now?

Emperor Huizong of Song was startled.

Thinking the other person was talking about him, he quickly shook his head:

"I really don't know."

"He's been transferred to Shandong to serve as an official," Xie Ze said with a smile.

"Transferred to Shandong... and still as an official?"

Emperor Huizong was completely bewildered.

Xie Ze said mysteriously, "Everyone in the capital knows that the previous emperor served as an official in charge of promoting agriculture."

"But few people know that he went to Shandong."

Emperor Huizong suddenly realized: "Does the county magistrate mean Zhao Huan?"

Xie Ze laughed heartily: "Who else could it be but him?"

"You wouldn't be referring to that tyrannical emperor, Zhao Ji, would you?"

Emperor Huizong was furious, but quickly forced a smile and said:

"Let's not talk about that tyrannical ruler."

Xie Ze, however, began to complain:

"My essay for the imperial examination was excellent,"

"That foolish and treacherous ruler doesn't know the value of things,"

"He was only awarded the title of a third-class Jinshi."

"Let's leave that aside for now,"

"A dignified third-class Jinshi,"

"Just because they didn't give money or gifts,"