On the occasion of rebirth Zhou Sui

Chapter 115 Return to Qingzhou

Author: He Tiantian from Lotus Picking

Chapter 115 Return to Qingzhou

In the winter in the north, the rivers freeze, so it is naturally impossible to travel down the river by boat as usual.

Cui Che was anxious to take up his post in Qingzhou, and organized the opening of fields for salt production as soon as possible and the selection of salt soldiers.

Mrs. Feng was old and could not bear the bumps, so she could only walk slowly.

Cui Che simply took three of his staff, Pei Xiu, Li Gang, Fang Yanqian, and some of his entourage to go ahead, and asked Yang Lihua, Cui Zhaorong and others to accompany his grandmother on the journey, so as not to tire herself out due to the fatigue of traveling and traveling.

The news that Cui Che, the former Henan consolation ambassador, was appointed as the general manager of Qingzhou spread to Guandong. The people of the four states were both happy and worried. Naturally, the people rushed to tell each other, but the officials were mostly worried.

Cui Che had been killed many times before, and his power was still there. Working under such a general manager was like having his head tied to his belt, so he couldn't feel at ease.

Of course, there are also officials who lust after Cui Che, such as Zhua County Magistrate Huang Baiji.

Huang Baiji claimed to be Cui Che's lackey, but when he saw that Cui Che had really said what he had said during the secret meeting that day, he returned to Guandong and became the general manager of Qingzhou, Huang Baiji became even more determined and believed that he would have a bright future with Cui Che.

Near the end of the year, Huang Baiji learned the news in advance that Cui Che would arrive in his loyal Zhu'a County today.

Before dawn, Huang Baiji went out of the city in the snow to wait.

In the afternoon, I saw more than ten people riding horses from a distance, and I saw clearly that the leader was Cui Che. The big-bellied Huang Baiji hurriedly stepped on the thick snow to meet them.

"I wish County Magistrate Huang Baiji to meet Manager Cui."

Cui Che turned over and dismounted, helped Huang Baiji up, and said with a smile:

"Huang Ming Mansion doesn't need to be polite."

Then he introduced Li Gang and Fang Yanqian to Huang Baiji. After the three of them greeted each other, Cui Che followed Huang Baiji back to Zhu'a County for a short break.

Arriving at the inn, Cui Che left Huang Baiji in the wing and said:

"Huang Mingfu took over the post of Zhu'a County Magistrate after the disaster. Logically speaking, he should have stayed in Zhu'a for three years before taking up his new post.

"However, Mr. Cui has done a good job in disaster relief for you. I think there will be an edict to Zhu'a in the next year. Huang Ming Mansion should work more diligently during these days and not slack off in the slightest to give others an excuse."

Huang Baiji asked, with a smile on his face.

In the Sui Dynasty, local officials were elected for three years. This year happens to be the third year of the founding of the emperor. There will be a large-scale transfer of officials, which can free up many vacancies. With Cui Che's support, he might be able to find a job as a county magistrate.

"Baiji sincerely follows Cui Gong's teachings."

Cui Che said doubtfully:

"Huang Mingfu is not curious about what position Cui has found for you?"

Huang Baiji flattered:

"How could Baiji dare to refuse the gift given by Mr. Cui? Even if there are many difficulties and dangers, Baiji will be happy with it."

Cui Che laughed and said:

"When I went to Juzhou to serve as a long history officer, how could I become a dragon's pond and a tiger's den in Huang Ming's mouth?"

When Huang Baiji heard this, he could no longer suppress his excitement. In his opinion, even if he had contributed to the relief work, he would at most be promoted to the rank of Shangxian County Magistrate from the sixth rank.

However, Cui Che said that the official position of Ju Governor Shi was in the sixth rank, which undoubtedly far exceeded Huang Baiji's expectations, and it also made him finally understand what it means to have someone in the court who is easy to be an official.

"Mr. Cui is a great kindness, and Bai Ji will always remember it. But if you have an order, Bai Ji will never give up!"

Huang Baiji bowed his head and kowtowed.

Cui Che helped Huang Baiji up again and blamed:

"Cui wants to share wealth and honor with Huang Mingfu, how can Huang Mingfu talk about life and death lightly!"

Huang Baiji raised his sleeves, wiped away the muddy tears from the corners of his eyes, and choked with sobs:

"Baiji has been wandering for half his life, without meeting his master, and wandering in the world of officialdom. Fortunately, Cui Gong has not given up, saved Baiji from trouble, and now allows me a future. Such kindness, even if it is tied with grass and a ring, it is difficult to repay ten thousand yuan.

one."

Cui Che gave Huang Baiji a few gentle words to stop his tears.

Huang Baiji was the governor of Juzhou, and Cui Che did a lot of work behind the scenes. The reason why he was eager to promote Huang Baiji was that he still lacked party members.

The Qingzhou Governor's Office has jurisdiction over the four prefectures of Qingzhou, Jiao, Guang, and Ju. Cui Che himself serves as the governor of Qingzhou, so he can naturally firmly control Qingzhou, while the other three prefectures need to place confidants.

Although the three prefectures of Jiao, Guang, and Ju are under the jurisdiction of the Qingzhou Governor's Office, they actually have greater independence. When Cui Che served in the Bingzhou Governor's Office, he was mainly responsible for the government affairs of Bingzhou. Who made Yang Guang only concurrently

He became the governor of Bingzhou.

Unlike the Xingtai Shangshu Ling, the General Manager only has jurisdiction over subordinate states, but has no actual leadership power and cannot issue decrees on behalf of the central government.

Cui Che intervenes in Juzhou, and will not let go of the other two states. When the term of Guangzhou Governor expires in a few years, Pei Xiu will leave Cui Che's shogunate and go to Guangzhou to take office.

This was all arranged by Cui Che before leaving Beijing.

Pei Xiu once served as a secretary in Yang Guang's palace and joined the army. Based on his qualifications, he was more than qualified to be a governor.

Guangzhou has Pei Xiu, and Juzhou has Huang Baiji. As for Jiaozhou, Cui Che really has no choice. The only people he can use now are Li Gang, Fang Yanqian, Pei Xiu, and Huang Baiji.

Pei Xiu and Huang Baiji already have their places to go. Li Gang is the long history chosen by Yang Jian for him. If he wants to assist him in handling all affairs of the General Manager's Office, it is naturally impossible to send them to Jiaozhou.

Fang Yanqian even wanted to stay by his side to cultivate his relationship, so naturally no one in Jiaozhou could arrange it.

Cui Che now deeply feels that there is a shortage of talents under his command, and the visit to talents is imminent and cannot be delayed.

On December 25, the third year of Kaihuang's reign, Cui Che inspected the recruitment of salt workers in Zhu'a County, and then went straight to Licheng with his trusted staff.

The recruitment of salt workers had already begun before Cui Che took office. Yang Jian was eager to see the salt industry. When he appointed Cui Che as the general manager of Qingzhou, he had already issued an edict to the four prefectures of Qingzhou, Jiaoguang, and Ju, ordering state and county officials to work with the refugees.

Recruit salt workers among them.

Only to form the salt army, we have to wait for Cui Che to take office and select the best among the salt workers.

In the afternoon of the same day, Cui Che arrived at Licheng. The magistrate of Licheng came out of the city to greet him. Cui Che exchanged greetings with him before going to the Qin Mansion.

"Uncle Bao, do you still remember the appointment that day?"

Cui Che saw Qin Qiong from a distance and shouted.

Qin Qiong had already carried the burden. He carried a long pole with his right hand, held the horse with his left hand, and responded loudly:

"Joan dare not forget!"

It turned out that after hearing that Cui Che took office as the general manager of Qingzhou, Qin Qiong asked his father Qin Ai to follow Cui Che. With Qin Ai's consent, he packed his bags early.

Hearing that Cui Che had come to Licheng today, Qin Qiong said goodbye to his parents and waited outside the house. He knew that Cui Che would definitely come to find him, otherwise there would be no need to make a painstaking agreement.

When the two were still some distance away, Cui Che got off his horse and

"Don't be impatient. I will pay homage to Duke Qin first, and then I will take office in Yidu."

After saying that, he held hands with Qin Qiong and entered the house.

Qin Qiong was of course greatly moved by this. Now Cui Che is the general manager of Qingzhou and a third-rank official, which can be said to be a high and powerful position. Although his father refused his conquest, Cui Che still wanted to visit the mansion and treat him with courtesy. Qin Qiong also asked Cui Che to treat him with courtesy.

Che felt even closer.

Of course, this was Cui Che's intention. He knew that a filial son like Qin Qiong was the most susceptible to this trick.

(End of chapter)