All the officials left the table one after another and came to the side of Magistrate Songjiang, looking at the contents of the imperial edict with awe, but many officials couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.

Ever since Lin Haoran went south to rectify the salt administration, they have always had a little confusion in their hearts. According to Lin Haoran's identity and status, he should be no worse than Yan Maoqing and others, but he is only the Prime Minister of the Salt Administration of Two Huaihe and One Region.

Only at this moment, with the announcement of this secret decree, can this mystery be solved.

"Acting on expediency, the admiral oversees the military affairs of Nanzhili, Yangzhou and other prefectures!"

If Wei Shangchun, the governor of Yingtian, had the power to lead troops in the southern area of ​​Nanzhili, then Lin Haoran's power to lead troops was in the north of Yangzhou Prefecture. Lin Haoran could barely be regarded as the northern governor of Nanzhili.

However, Lin Haoran's authority is greater, and he has the right to act expediently.

Although the scale of this power is difficult to define, as long as Lin Haoran dares to take political risks and does not act in such a treasonous manner, local officials and generals can only choose to follow it.

Now that Lin Haoran only wants to mobilize troops to suppress the bandits, local officials like them, who are soft-spoken, naturally don't dare to say anything.

At this moment, Liang Dong suddenly knelt down on one knee and paid homage to Lin Haoran: "I pay my respects to the Imperial Envoy. I am willing to be sent to help you destroy the gang of bandits on the Wusong River!"

Zang Jifang looked at Liang Dong with complicated eyes, thinking: How could this young man be so eager to hug Lin Haoran's thigh?

"I pay my respects to the Imperial Envoy. Commander Liang is still young and may not be able to handle the big task. The last general, Songjiang Wei Tong, knows that Chu Jiyong is willing to be sent to help you defeat the bandits!" Songjiang Wei Tong knew that Chu Jiyong was secretly shocked and immediately stood up.

Fighting.

Liang Dong's brows couldn't help but frown. The reason why he was isolated in Songjiang Wei was due to this man. If it weren't for his father leaving a group of loyal team members, he might have had no place in Songjiang Wei.

But he also knew in his heart that he was too young after all, and still had a baby face. With his current conditions and abilities, he simply couldn't compete with the tall and powerful Chu Jiyong.

Chu Jiyong was also kneeling on one knee, but his stature was much taller than Liang Dong. His eyes were bright at this time, and he was assuming the posture of a brave general, resolutely a master of charging into battle.

Lin Haoran glanced at Chu Jiyong with satisfaction, and Chu Jiyong immediately responded with a firm look, which seemed admirable.

Lin Haoran suddenly glanced at Xu Chen, picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "Tongzhi Chu, this Songjiang City cannot be separated from your defense. Xu Yuanwai is the younger brother of Lord Yuanfu, and there is no room for failure. You

Just stay in Songjiang City!"

Chu Jiyong felt as if he had been hit with a bucket of cold water. The confidence he had just had disappeared, and he suddenly seemed disheartened.

Lin Haoran was also observing Liang Dong's reaction. Liang Dong noticed that Lin Haoran was looking towards him, but he said with a sudden change of heart: "The last general will never have second thoughts. He will be loyal to you and obey the imperial envoy's orders!"

Lin Haoran originally just did a little research, but he didn't expect this young man to be so enlightened. He couldn't help but look at this young man strangely, and found that he really couldn't take a peek at this hereditary child.

He took a sip of wine and then said with a smile: "General Liang, I hope you can bring a group of elite soldiers and generals tomorrow. Once you help me eradicate the bandits in Wusongjiang River, I will personally report to the Ministry of War for you."

Please take credit!”

"Thank you so much for your support, your Majesty the Imperial Envoy. I will not hesitate to go through fire and water this time!" Liang Dong was deeply moved, but he put his other knee on the ground and said respectfully.

The reason why he was bullied by Chu Jisheng was because he was young, but in reality he had no one in the court.

The personnel power of these officers lies with the Ministry of War. Chu Jisheng has already climbed into the Xu family. If he can't find any more help, then his position as the commander of Songjiang will be over.

The good outcome would be that he would get peace in other places, while the bad outcome would be that he would be punished and be directly dismissed from his official position, and he would even lose the meritorious service of his ancestors who had fought for it as a hereditary third-grade general.

Just like this, Lin Haoran's appearance gave him a glimmer of hope, and he wanted to grab this life-saving straw.

Zang Jifang and other officials couldn't help but look at each other, secretly admiring the imperial envoy's methods, and then subdued Liang Dong.

At this time, Xu Chen finally realized that the imperial envoy had the power to mobilize troops. But when he chose Liang Dong instead of Chu Jiyong, he felt a little uneasy in his heart.

"General Liang, please get up!"

The corners of Lin Haoran's mouth raised slightly, and he raised his hand gently to the young man.

After this small episode, the atmosphere at the wine table has become somewhat different, and the officials are even more afraid and wary of Lin Haoran.

Lin Haoran took a sip of wine and said sternly to Zang Jifang: "Prefect Zang, I have already heard that there are incessant Jiang bandits in Wusongjiang River. As a local governor, how can you turn a blind eye? If this happens again in the future, don't blame me.

I will give you a copy!"

As soon as these words came out, Huang Chi, the magistrate of Huating, and other officials swallowed secretly and cautiously turned their heads to look at Zang Jifang.

Zang Jifang's smile froze, and he could already hear the threat.

Xu Chen's eyes lit up slightly, hoping that Zang Jifang would share the same hatred with him.

"Your Majesty the Imperial Envoy has taught you a lesson, and I will certainly learn from it when I get down from the position!" Zang Jifang thought for a moment, then handed over his hand and apologized.

He has his teacher Xu Jie as his backer, and he has been taking care of the Xu family in the past few years. Ordinarily, even if Lin Haoran wants to impeach him, his teacher will definitely protect him, but this is not the result he wants to see.

Unlike Xu Chen's willfulness, he does not allow himself to easily offend such a big shot. If he wants to go further in the future, although he needs the guidance of his teacher, he cannot have a roadblock like Lin Haoran.

Xu Chen frowned slightly and drank a glass of wine silently, appearing angry.

Lin Haoran saw that Zang Jifang was still on the right track, so he stood up from his seat and said, "My lords, what Xu Yuanwai just said was right. The imperial envoy is indeed drunk, so he took his leave first!"

Zang Jifang and other officials stood up one after another and watched Lin Haoran leave.

Xu Chen saw that he was being teased again, and his whole face suddenly turned as red as pig liver. The most important thing is that if Lin Haoran failed to suppress the bandits this time, I'm afraid there would be rumors that he, Xu Chen, was giving information to the gang of bandits.

Reported.

Watching Lin Haoran walk away, he hammered the table with his fist and said angrily: "Obviously it's just to make the beauty smile, but he still has the nerve to put on such a righteous and awe-inspiring face. It's really disgusting!"

The voice was not quiet, and everyone in the flower hall could hear it and understand who Xu Chen was attacking.

Zang Jifang and other officials couldn't help but exchange glances, but secretly shook their heads, and no one dared to talk to Xu Chen.

Although Xu Chen is right, Lin Haoran's identity and status are here. He has both reasons and the right to mobilize troops. This is a completely reasonable move.

As for the real intention behind this behavior, who can tell clearly?

For example, when Xu Jie, the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty, overthrew Yan Song and his son, whether he wanted to eliminate traitors for the country or to steal the throne of the chief minister of the Ming Dynasty, he was probably the only one who knew clearly.
Chapter completed!