After returning home, Ruan Yuan had just entered the back hall when he saw a familiar figure sitting upright and reading. It was Qian Kai. Ruan Yuan was overjoyed and ignored the pain in his legs, so he stepped forward and called: "

Pei Shan? I haven’t seen you for many years. How is Pei Shan these days?"

Qian Kai was overjoyed to see Ruan Yuan and hurriedly came forward to greet him: "Bo Yuan? Are the pains in your legs getting better these days? Haha, by the way, the last time I saw you was eight years ago.

What happened to you? Do you think it’s so hard for me? But what happened to you in Hangzhou?

, I have heard a lot about it, but I really didn’t expect that you, a scholar who was so proficient in academics back then, could manage Zhejiang in an orderly manner in the past six years, haha, let me tell you something that the outside world dare not say, you are really

Give us scholars credit!"

"Brother Pei Shan, is this because you are stubborn?" Ruan Yuan also laughed and said: "The key to the saint's way and the classics are all political affairs. If Pei Shan really thinks that I have some success in studying, then I will forget it.

If you go out to be an official, you will definitely be able to do well, right? Pei Shan, you have been doing well these years, now I want to call you 'Qian Shaoqing', right?"

"Boyuan, who can compare with you in terms of promotion speed?" Qian Kai said with a smile: "I am almost fifty now, and I just became a young minister. I said that I have become a second minister, and I may be able to be promoted in the future.

Hurry up, it's actually comforting

I have long been dismissive of it. Boyuan, having said that, you have been the governor for six years, not to mention whether the people really love you, but to say that as a scholar, having you in charge of Zhejiang is a rare blessing for them. I

Those who had copied the "Sikuquanshu" back then naturally knew how difficult it was to collect the books, but you were able to find more than a hundred books. For your great contribution to Shilin, you are among the officials of the country.

, it can be said

It’s the first one! Look at the "Annals compiled by Emperor Tongjian of the Song Dynasty" and the "Taichang Yinge Li". They are both books that have not been seen in the "Siku" at that time. Those who govern the history of the Song Dynasty in later generations will not be able to do so.

Are you so grateful?"

"Pei Shan, you also know that since I became an official so early, I always thought that I still have to do something for the people and scholars. Moreover, being able to collect these hundreds of uncollected books in the Four Treasures is also considered

Let me repay the favor of Emperor Gaozong for his cultivation." Ruan Yuan said modestly.

"Boyuan, I don't care whether you repay your kindness or not. In fact, you are good at everything else. It's just a matter between our friends. Why can't you remember it?" Qian Kai said this, but he didn't realize it.

With a subtle smile, he said: "I heard that when you were in Hangzhou, you made a marriage arrangement for your son. What did you say to me back then? If it were you and me

Now that we have children, do we need to get married? At that time, I was thinking that it would be great if I had a son. Haha, after all these years, I only have one daughter. Speaking of which, I should also think about her marriage now.

Yes, I thought of you at that time, but you... your friend is really unkind." However, looking at Qian Kai's expression, it was just teasing, not sad.

"Pei Shan, what are you talking about? My Fu'er is engaged, so the agreement you and I made back then will no longer count?" Ruan Yuan couldn't help but laugh and said, "You only have one daughter, but I have three sons.

, Fu'er's marriage has been decided, Hu'er will find her later

I haven’t counted the girls from which family. You, you’d better settle it quickly. Will you keep the promise you made back then? If you don’t keep it, let me tell you, this respectable family in Yangzhou City,

I don’t know how many people want to get married with Huer!”

"Okay, Bo Yuan, do you still doubt my character? I have been a feudal official for a long time, and he looks down on us junior officials, right?" However, while teasing Ruan Yuan, Qian Kai got down to the topic and said

: "Okay, Bo Yuan, you should also know that I came south this time with an imperial edict.

I might as well tell you everything in the imperial edict. What the Emperor means is that Fujian is currently short of people, and he hopes to reinstate you as the governor of Fujian. Logically speaking, you are also the official reinstatement level, so I should be happy for you, but Fujian

I have also heard some things about it, so I thought it would be better for you to make preparations."

"Then...please ask Brother Pei Shan for more advice." Ruan Yuandao.

"Boyuan, I know that you have a student named Chen Shouqi, who is now an official in Beijing. I have many exchanges with him in knowledge, so we know each other. He told me about Fujian officials, indeed...

Not optimistic." Qian Kai sighed: "The previous governor of Fujian, Yude, and the governor Li Diantu were both dismissed by the emperor, but the new Alinbao general, for some unknown reason, actually listened to other traitors.

There were rumors that Mr. Li Changgeng was self-respecting his troops in Fujian and abusing food and wages. After the emperor heard about it, he also scolded him severely. But having said that, what kind of person is Mr. Li Changgeng? Anyone who knows something about your coastal provinces

Everyone should be aware of this, right? He, Alin, was confused or had other selfish motives for offering such a discount. I think everyone knows it. Shouqi also asked someone to inquire about the situation in Fujian.

Sure enough, this Alinbao is just a mediocre person. He only sticks to the old ways when it comes to big things. He often tries to be smart about small things. Boyuan, this Fujian governor is different from the Zhejiang governor. Although the Zhejiang governor said

He is also a subordinate to the governor of Fujian and Zhejiang, but Fujian and Zhejiang are far apart. If you are in Hangzhou, you can handle most political affairs by yourself, but the governor of Fujian is different. I heard that Li Diantu is also a diligent person, but

Why was he so submissive in the face of Yude and couldn't display even half of his talents? It was because the governor of Fujian and the governor of Fujian were in the same city. If the governor had something to do, could he directly bypass the governor? If Alinbao didn't care about anything, he would give up everything.

It's okay if you do it, but he is a self-righteous master. I'm afraid that you won't be able to use it as the governor of Fujian. Bo Yuan, you... are you ready for this? "

"Really..." In fact, at this time, Ruan Yuan had already received a letter from Li Changgeng, telling him that A Linbao was mediocre and cowardly, similar to Yude. He had not cared about it before, thinking that as long as Qing Antai was still there,

Zhejiang, you can handle matters in Zhejiang on your own. If the time comes, you can act according to the situation and you can protect Li Changgeng.

I thought Jiaqing issued an order this time to ask him to be the governor of Fujian. And what Qian Kai said at this time, how could he not know that as the governor of Fujian, perhaps Alinbao would not restrict himself in terms of internal affairs, but at the moment in Fujian and Zhejiang

The first priority is to wipe out Cai Lian. If he goes to Fujian by himself, he will only be tied up in this matter and unable to do anything.

Thinking of this, Ruan Yuan couldn't help but ask Qian Kai: "Brother Pei Shan, the emperor sent you south, but what other things did he tell you?"

"That's not true, but there is one thing that seems a bit strange to me." Qian Kai said: "I have been sending and receiving edicts at the military aircraft office for some time. I don't think the edict sent to you this time is official.

The edict to replace him is just like any ordinary edict. When the emperor asked me to go south, he did mention that you are still

It was not the emperor's wish to regain his love while maintaining the service, but now Fujian Wen Zhongcheng is about to be transferred. He thought you were a useful person, so he sent an edict. The emperor also specifically told me that you must report this.

It seems that the official edict or edict to appoint you as the governor of Fujian will be issued later."

"That's it..." After Ruan Yuan heard this, he already understood Jiaqing's intentions. He thought that Alinbao was not someone who could help. The official situation in Fujian at this time was much worse than that in Zhejiang. If he went to Fujian, he would probably have no choice but to

Being in a state of complete inaction, in this case, it is better to

After serving the post, he went to Beijing to take up a new position, and said to Qian Kai: "Pei Shan, I understand, I... to tell you the truth, although my legs can move, they can still move every few hours.

I've been in severe pain for a long time, and I really can't travel far. Otherwise, I'll resign from my post as governor of Fujian."

"Resigned?" Qian Kai listened to Ruan Yuan's words and was quite puzzled for a moment, and asked: "Bo Yuan, I think you are using a cane on your legs, but the way you walk is almost back to normal.

?I went north to reply to the order. After all this time, I think your leg should be healed, right?"

"Brother Pei Shan, you don't know something. One year before Jia Yan's betrayal, he suddenly contracted an illness due to severe pain in his legs. So after I got this disease, I was worried day and night, for fear that there would be something wrong with the nursing care.

Shen, he sent himself away early

My own life, why do you think this is so troublesome? Brother Pei Shan, you also know that I am not a physically strong person. I can only do everything according to my ability. If you ask me to go to Fuzhou like this, I... I really can't leave.

Past?" Ruan Yuan sighed.

"Bo Yuan, this..." Qian Kai thought for a long time, and then he realized that Ruan Yuan's refusal to him may not only be because his leg disease has not recovered, but more importantly, he did not want to waste his time as an official on suffering everywhere.

Fuzhou officials who are constrained by Alin Bao

As for the fact that he only talked about his old illness in words, it was for his own sake and not to leave any excuse to outsiders. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but ask Ruan Yuan: "Bo Yuan, this is the emperor's appointment, you... are so good at talking.

Now, are you going to resign?"

"Pei Shan, didn't you also say that the edict you brought was an ordinary edict, not the exact edict to replace the appointment? In this case, it means that the emperor originally gave it to me in this matter.

There is room for it?" Ruan Yuandao.

"Bo Yuan, you have to think about this..." Thinking that it was Jiaqing's will after all, Qian Kai was still a little worried about Ruan Yuan.

"Brother Pei Shan, haven't you seen it now? I haven't recovered yet." Ruan Yuan also smiled at Qian Kai and said, "If you go back, you can report that I haven't recovered from my old illness. This is a fact. You can take care of me."

Don't worry, I will send you a letter to inform the emperor that I am still ill and hope to fulfill my filial piety for my father. I think the emperor should know the rest. You don't have to worry about it.

.”

"Bo Yuan, you...you have to be careful with your words when you go to court." Qian Kai saw that Ruan Yuan had made up his mind and acquiesced to his idea.

"Of course." Ruan Yuan smiled.

Afterwards, Ruan Yuan officially received the edict from Jiaqing, and then wrote a letter of his own, explaining that he had suffered from leg disease in Yangzhou and had not yet recovered. He hoped that Jiaqing would allow him to stay at home and no longer allow him to go to Fujian.

In order to ask for Jiaqing's consent, Ruan Yuan also made a special statement that if there were still lingering dangers from the Ning-Shaanxi mutiny, or if there was a police force in coastal defense, he could rush to the front line at any time to provide support for the governor.

Jiaqing saw that Ruan Yuan spoke sincerely and was abiding by the system, so it was hard to force him to become an official, so he had to tell him that the military affairs in Ningshan and Shaanxi had been decided, and there were no bandits invading the sea area for the time being, so that he could rest assured and finalize the system. In addition,

He found Zhang Shicheng, the governor of Jiangxi, and promoted him to the governor of Fujian. He temporarily let Jin Guangti, the minister of punishment, take over the post in Jiangxi, where affairs were not complicated, which stabilized the governorship pattern.

When Qian Kai was staying at the Ruan family, he also told Ruan Yuan about the changes in the imperial examination last year. Hearing that his first step to break the rigid pattern of eight-legged writing was ruthlessly rejected by the court, Ruan Yuan couldn't help but sigh for a long time. But

Ruan Yuan also knows that when

Zhu Gui, his mentor who worked hard to promote this change in 1998, was already old after all, and was gradually unable to make a difference in the political affairs of the DPRK. However, other ministers were not enthusiastic about such changes in the first place, and the reform of the imperial examination system could not be sustained.
Chapter completed!