Soul echo

Chapter 723 The Emperor's Entrustment

"Mr. Zhong, my name is Zhang Xiyu. This visit is not for other things, but to take over as the prefect of Jingzhou."

The middle-aged man with a strong figure and bright eyes stood in front of Zhong Ye and said enthusiastically: "Thank you for everything you have done for Jingzhou Mansion, and thank you for saving Jingzhou Mansion for Your Majesty!"

When he uttered these words, he felt sights from all directions.

Those gazes seemed to carry a kind of power, piercing through his skin and muscles, piercing into the bone marrow, as if to tear his soul apart.

The middle-aged man thought about it for a while, and immediately understood the reason.

He had come to Jingzhou long before the fair started, so he naturally understood what status Zhong Ye enjoyed in this city, and even the entire Jingzhou Prefecture. His strong personal charm made Zhong Ye almost the emperor of this land.

Every decree issued by Zhong Ye in the Jingzhou Mansion will be resolutely implemented. At first, this was only in the mansion, but after he went to other counties and visited the local county magistrates one by one, his influence spread from the mansion all at once. , holding the entire Jingzhou Mansion in his palm.

The current Zhong Ye already had the foundation to seal the frontiers. As long as he is allowed to stay in the position of the prefect of Jingzhou, within five years, when he gives an order, the people in the city will immediately embrace him as king.

Let alone the common people in the city, even he, who has only lived in Jingzhou for a few days, can feel the charm of Zhong Ye.

As a high-ranking official, Zhong Ye not only did not appear to be superior, on the contrary, he was approachable, and if he saw someone in trouble, he would never sit idly by.

He didn't talk much, but everyone could feel the burning flame in his heart, and the intense enthusiasm was enough to influence anyone.

More importantly, Zhong Ye was able to lead the people under his command to prosperity. Since he became the acting magistrate of Jingzhou, the lives of the people in Jingzhou have improved visibly.

Even though it has only been less than two months since Zhong Ye became the acting magistrate, more than half of the common people already have "surplus" food and property in their homes. Zhang Xiyu doesn't know how Zhong Ye did it. Juggling makes no difference.

No, even juggling can't be so exaggerated.

After the battle at Shangguan's house, the emperor quickly gained the authority to appoint the prefect of Jingzhou, and immediately sent Zhang Xiyu over.

So, now the new prefect of Jingzhou appeared in front of Zhong Ye.

Hearing Zhang Xiyu's words, Zhong Ye was slightly taken aback, and immediately realized what Zhang Xiyu was thinking.

"I think you misunderstood what His Majesty meant." Zhong Ye shook his head with a smile, "It is true that His Majesty sent you here to take over from me, but the reason why he sent you here was not because he wanted you to take over from me. 'Take away' Jingzhou, rather the opposite, I asked him to send someone to take over as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Zhang Xiyu was stunned, and so were the people around him.

Those piercing gazes disappeared, but Zhang Xiyu didn't feel the slightest bit. He looked at Zhong Ye dully, and his heart was filled with doubts.

Zhong Ye smiled and explained: "You have misunderstood the relationship between me and His Majesty. I am not in a subordinate relationship with His Majesty. He and I are more like an ally with common interests. I hate those aristocratic families who act recklessly and oppress the people. They happen to be His Majesty's enemies.

"I killed the high-ranking officials in Jingzhou, and I also destroyed the power of the aristocratic families here, because Jingzhou needs someone to manage, so I became the acting prefect of Jingzhou. Days, that's why I did the things you see now.

"In fact, I don't care about the position of acting prefect. When I speak to the outside world, I always call myself an 'acting prefect' instead of a 'prefect'. If you can take over my Team, if you accept our policies, then it doesn’t matter if you give up the prefect position to you, if you can’t, then I will tell His Majesty directly to replace you with someone who can accept it.”

Zhang Xiyu was stunned for a while when he heard it, and he held his breath when he heard the back.

How important is a magistrate?Does it mean that you can change it?

He thought so in his heart, but actually he was a little panicked, because he was not sure how good the relationship between Zhong Ye and the emperor was.

Although the Shangguan family did organize the aristocratic families in Shuntian Prefecture to plot against Zhong Ye, Zhong Ye went directly north to the capital and wiped out the whole family of the Shangguan family.

He went north to the capital just to intimidate those aristocratic families. It would be fine to pick any aristocratic family, but he chose the Shangguan family.

The Shangguan family is His Majesty's greatest enemy. It is obviously impossible to say that Zhong Ye has nothing to do with His Majesty.

Zhang Xiyu was uncertain for a while, even if he was reluctant, he could only agree to Zhong Ye's request.

Zhong Ye will give up the prefect position to Zhang Xiyu, and in exchange, Zhang Xiyu needs to ensure that the team he left behind will be inherited intact and that he will not make any changes to his policies.

However, Zhong Ye will not hand over the talisman to Zhang Xiyu for the time being, and he still needs to confirm the situation with the emperor.

"Just follow his orders."

As he said that, Zhong Ye looked at Zhang Xiyu, "They will obey your orders now, you are responsible for handling the finishing work of the exhibition, let me see your ability."

Zhong Ye took the talisman and walked away. Zhang Xiyu was stunned for a while, then turned his gaze to the surrounding officials and staff, tried to give them a few orders, and found that although they were a little reluctant, they would still carry out his actions The command.

After discovering this, Zhang Xiyu felt cold all over.

With just one sentence, Zhong Ye can make everyone obey his orders. Then, can the whole city be opposed to his rule with one sentence?

Thinking of this possibility, Zhang Xiyu felt his scalp go numb.

Zhong Ye didn't care what Zhang Xiyu was thinking, he took the talisman and walked to a corner where there was no one, and initiated a communication.

[Zhong Aiqing, what's the matter? ] After connecting to the communication, the emperor asked jokingly.

"You sent someone named Zhang Xiyu over?" Zhong Ye cut to the chase and asked directly.

【Zhang Xiyu... Oh, him!He is a mediocre person, barely capable of governing the Jingzhou Mansion, but he is loyal enough. He was sent by me to gain seniority. I told him that as long as Xiao Guicao follows the policies you formulated, he will be able to do so within five years. Promoted to the court and became my help. 】

"Aren't you afraid that he will be sentimental?"

Zhong Ye recalled his impression of Zhang Xiyu, and shook his head, "My first impression of him is not very good, this person may be loyal enough to you, but he has a sense of arrogance in his heart, and he may want to show some kindness in front of you." The current policy is already very good. It was discussed by me and the officials of Jingzhou. It is in line with the current situation of Jingzhou. Ordinary people who pin their hopes on me will suffer, and I don't want to see that happen."

【This is a problem... I will remind him well. 】

Immediately, the emperor turned around and asked: [Where do you plan to go after that?Go to Bianliang? 】

Zhong Ye nodded slightly, "There is such a plan, what do you want me to do?"

[It's not a big deal, don't you want to talk to the people from Qianji Pavilion?By the way, help me inquire about some news. 】

"What news?" Zhong Ye asked.

【——Why did my father 'die of illness'! 】

Hearing these words, Zhong Ye fell into silence.

Although he knew that the current emperor ascended the throne after the death of the first emperor, he did not know that the first emperor died of illness.

As the emperor of the Eastern Land, the first emperor must have enjoyed the most top medical resources in the Huang Kingdom. In order to cure the first emperor's illness, it is not a big deal to use the country's most important equipment in the medical department.

Even so, the late emperor still 'died of illness'...

"Will Qianji Pavilion know about this?" Zhong Ye took a breath and asked slowly.

【I suspect that the Qianji Pavilion is related to my father. They published their first publication in the year my father came to the throne, but my father did not stop it. The same was true of the aristocratic families at that time. 】

[The aristocratic family can explain it, for example, Shangguan Yao wants to seek the godhood, but what about the father?Is there any reason for him not to stop it? 】

[The reason why I am so passive now is largely due to the sudden death of my father, so I doubt what my father has done...]

Zhong Ye narrowed his eyes, "Even if the aristocratic family controls the ruling and opposition parties, will you fall into a passive situation?"

[Exactly! 】

If he didn't know that the emperor's mind was still normal, Zhong Ye would have thought that his mind had gone out of his mind, and he would have such an idea.

Why did the first emperor limit imperial power?Does it do him any good?

"I promise."

Zhong Ye squeezed the talisman tightly, "Anyway, I have to talk to the people from Qianji Pavilion. It's okay to ask them a question by the way, but I don't guarantee that I can get the answer."

[I don't need a definite answer, Jin Yiwei is watching the movement of Qianji Pavilion and the family of the capital, as long as there is a change in them, I can get the answer I want! 】

(End of this chapter)