Chapter 304 Home Visit

Author: Spring turns to summer

Chapter 304 Home Visit

Zhejiang, Zhejiang Governor's Mansion.

Since Hu Zongxian wiped out all the Japanese pirates along the southeast coast, he has had a lot of leisure, and only needs to deal with the affairs of the Governor's Mansion every day.

It is precisely because of this that Hu Zongxian has more leisure time than before.

At the moment, Hu Zongxian is practicing calligraphy in his study.

"Phew, it's finally done!"

Hu Zongxian looked at his work on the desk, nodded with satisfaction, and said slowly.

At this moment, the guard's report came from outside the door: "Mr. Governor, your Majesty's reply has arrived!"

After hearing this, Hu Zongxian immediately put the brush in his hand aside and ordered in a deep voice.

"Come in!"

After getting Hu Zongxian's permission, the visitor gently opened the study door and handed the letter into Hu Zongxian's hands.

"Your Majesty, Governor, here is your Majesty's reply!"

Hu Zongxian took the envelope, then turned his eyes away from the stranger and said slowly.

"Well, I know, you can go down!"

"Yes, Lord Governor!"

Seeing that the mission of his trip had been completed, the visitor respectfully left after saluting Hu Zongxian. When leaving, he closed the door of the study as usual.

Afterwards, Hu Zongxian came to the desk and sat down. After pouring himself a cup of hot tea, he opened the letter and read the contents carefully. He saw what was written above.

"I am already aware of what Aiqing said in the letter. The imperial court's strategic plan should be adjusted now!"

"In addition, not only should the court's strategic focus be shifted, but the strategy for suppressing Japanese pirates along the southeastern coast should also undergo new changes."

"For those Japanese pirates, we can no longer kill them all after they are captured as in the past!"

"It's about identifying those who are willing to be loyal to our Ming Dynasty. As for those stubborn Japanese pirates, just follow the past practice and just kill them directly!"

"In addition, the imperial court will issue corresponding notices soon. At that time, more ports will be opened for trade with foreign merchants, and the originally abandoned ports in Zhejiang will also be restored."

When Hu Zongxian saw this, his heart was filled with joy and he said thankfully.

"As expected, the imperial court will open more ports for trade! Fortunately, I asked Zheng Michang to handle all the matters at Ningbo Port before."

After Hu Zongxian finished speaking, he immediately picked up the tea cup on the side, took a sip, and continued to look down.

"I can see all the achievements I have made."

"My previous promise remains unchanged. Once the southeastern coastal area is completely settled, you can officially join the cabinet!"

After Hu Zongxian thoroughly read the contents of the letter, he was filled with excitement and could not help but murmur.

"Your Majesty, Hu Zongxian, will certainly live up to your majesty's great trust!"

Immediately, Hu Zongxian put the letter away very solemnly, called his subordinates, and gave instructions.

"Call them all to me and tell them that I have something to discuss with them!"

"Yes, Lord Governor!"

After the subordinate responded, he didn't stop at all and immediately set off on the road.

…

The chief envoy to the Yamen, Zheng Michang, is handling the official affairs of the Yamen.

"Oh, when will this day end?"

"When will I be able to be transferred to the capital like Hai Rui?"

"Hai Rui has not been heard from since he arrived in the capital. If we want to enhance our relationship with him, there is no corresponding channel."

After Zheng Michang finished complaining, he immediately called his subordinates to take down the official documents that had been processed.

At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps coming from outside, and a subordinate came to Zheng Michang and reported respectfully.

"Sir, someone is coming from the Governor's Mansion."

When Zheng Michang heard his subordinate's report, he couldn't help but frowned and said in a deep voice.

"What are you still doing here? Why don't you let me in quickly? If you delay anything, I won't be able to spare you!"

"Yes, sir, I will leave immediately."

Upon hearing this, the previous subordinate suddenly panicked, and after leaving these words, he hurriedly left the room.

After a while, the official who came from the Governor's Mansion came to Zheng Michang to report.

"Your Majesty, the Governor-General, the Governor-General has asked you to go to the Governor-General's Mansion immediately. He said that he has something important to discuss!"

Zheng Michang sat at the top, nodded and gave instructions.

"Well, I know, you can go down!"

"Yes, Lord Chief Envoy!"

After the visitor finished speaking, he turned around and left the Chief Secretary's Yamen.

After the visitor left, Zheng Michang was seen supporting his chin with one hand, thinking.

"Your Majesty, the Governor, suddenly summoned us to go to the Governor's Mansion to discuss matters. Is nothing going to happen?"

With such doubts in mind, Zheng Michang embarked on the journey to the Governor's Palace.

…

When Zheng Michang arrived at the Governor's Mansion in a sedan, he suddenly discovered that even Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou had also arrived at the Governor's Mansion.

When Zheng Michang saw this, he couldn't help but feel a thump in his heart, and said to himself: "We're not going to fight again, are we?"

Zheng Michang immediately suppressed the turbulent thoughts in his heart and walked towards the door of the Governor's Mansion.

He came to He Maocai and asked, "Old He, do you know why the Governor suddenly summoned us here?"

He Maocai just turned around and glanced at Zheng Michang, and said angrily: "If I had known, I wouldn't have waited here!"

At this moment, an official from the Governor's Mansion came forward and spoke to everyone.

"My Lord Governor, please go to the meeting hall and wait. He will be here soon!"

"yes!"

After everyone responded, they immediately entered the Governor's Mansion, came to the meeting hall, and sat down in their respective seats.

After a while, Hu Zongxian was seen entering the meeting hall of the Governor's Mansion with brisk steps.

Seeing this, everyone stood up from their seats and saluted Hu Zongxian respectfully.

"I've met the Governor!"

"Well, sit down, sit down."

Hu Zongxian nodded and then gave instructions.

After everyone sat down, Hu Zongxian finally spoke.

“This time I’m calling everyone here mainly because I have two things to announce!”

After hearing Hu Zongxian's words, everyone present couldn't help holding their breath and focused all their attention on Hu Zongxian, for fear of missing any message.

Hu Zongxian paused for a moment, and after turning his attention to Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou on the side, he spoke.

"Before this, I have received instructions from His Majesty."

"His Majesty specifically stated in the letter that our strategy for suppressing Japanese invaders along the southeastern coast should also undergo new changes!"

"We can no longer kill all the Japanese pirates after capturing them as we did in the past. Instead, we must identify the Japanese pirates who are willing to be loyal to our Ming Dynasty. As for those Japanese pirates who are stubborn and unwilling to do things for our Ming Dynasty, we should still follow the previous method.

Dispose of it!"

"Did you all understand what I said?"

After Hu Zongxian finished speaking, he looked away from Qi Jiguang and Yu Dayou and asked.

"My Lord Governor, I understand!"

Yu Dayou nodded and responded like this.

"My Lord Governor, I still have something to puzzle about. Your Majesty asked us to screen the Japanese pirates and select those who are willing to be loyal to our Ming Dynasty. Are they serving for some plan?"

Qi Jiguang stood up and asked Hu Zongxian.

Hu Zongxian was not able to give an exact answer to the question raised by Qi Jiguang.

Therefore, Hu Zongxian just shook his head and said slowly.

"I don't know the specific reason. How can we understand His Majesty's wisdom?"
To be continued...