The next day, Cui Weizhen brought back the exact news - he was really leaving Beijing to take up a foreign post, and the location was not nearby, but Mingzhou.
The prefect of Mingzhou was dismissed and exiled due to floods, and the position of prefect has been pending. Cui Weizhen had previously been sent to Mingzhou as an imperial envoy, not only to control floods and provide disaster relief, but also to handle all emergency matters.
The floods in Mingzhou have just subsided, and the people have not yet recovered from the disaster. The whole situation is a mess full of holes. It stands to reason that no one will be eyeing the position of prefect.
On the contrary, there are countless people eyeing this position. Ever since the former magistrate was dismissed, all kinds of overt and covert struggles have not stopped. None of them expected that Cui Weizhen would fall on him in the end.
This is unexpected and reasonable.
Cui Weizhen, the fourth-rank Minister of Hubu, was a popular figure in the imperial court. There had been no news that he was leaving the capital to take up a foreign post. The sudden appointment made by Emperor Xuanwu today really shocked a group of people.
The fourth-rank minister of household affairs was appointed as the fourth-rank magistrate of Mingzhou?
There has always been an unwritten rule that after leaving the capital, one gets promoted by one level. Cui Weizhen not only cannot be promoted this time by leaving the capital, he is also demoted by one level. It looks like he has been demoted.
Lenovo's recent controversial reform seems a little easier to understand. Cui Weizhen offended many powerful people because of the reform. Emperor Xuanwu, as an emperor and a vested beneficiary, would never give in, so Cui Weizhen became the one to block the gun.
Many people feel that this is an explanation given by Emperor Xuanwu to the powerful.
However, many people do not realize this, because Cui Weizhen served as the magistrate of Mingzhou. What is Mingzhou? It is the hinterland of the Central Plains, a land of outstanding people, and was the ancient capital of three dynasties. Its economy and education are comparable to those of Jiangnan. Such an important place
Is this a place that ordinary people can take on?
Nowadays, Mingzhou is full of waste and is waiting for development. It is a good time to make political achievements. Therefore, it is undoubtedly a great opportunity to serve as the governor of Mingzhou.
There are endless speculations, but the emperor's heart is unpredictable, and no one knows the real meaning behind Emperor Xuanwu's move.
Let’s not mention the speculations from the outside world for the time being, let’s just talk about Jingning’s Mansion.
Although Cui Weizhen had revealed the truth yesterday, no one expected that it would be settled so quickly. Aunt Cui was the first to express confusion: "Why do you want to go to Mingzhou to be the prefect? You have just returned to Beijing.
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Cui Weizhen said: "It just so happened that there was a vacancy in Mingzhou, so Your Majesty decided to stay there, otherwise I don't know how long it would have been."
Although Aunt Cui understands, she thinks it is too hard. She also wants her son to stay in the capital to take good care of himself, seeing how thin he has become.
Ye Zhenzhen comforted her: "Mom, you don't have to worry too much. You can take care of yourself anywhere. We have doctors and medicinal materials. We can just take them to Mingzhou together."
Aunt Cui was skeptical.
Wei Zhen's father was also a prefect in those days. He worked hard all day long and lost a lot of weight in the past year. Wei Zhen's temperament is like his father's, so he is definitely not much better.
However, the deal was done, and Aunt Cui didn't say anything more. She just said: "It's only two months since I left Beijing to take up my post. There isn't much time. We probably haven't made any arrangements or said goodbye in the past few years."
It’s an opportunity to return to Beijing.”
Ye Zhenzhen felt sad for no reason.
Although the capital city is not my hometown, I have lived there for more than seven years and have long been familiar with its prosperity and accustomed to social interactions. To suddenly leave this familiar land inevitably makes people feel a little sad.
However, reality did not allow her to be too sad. Because she had been prepared in advance, Ye Zhenzhen quickly adjusted her mentality and started making various arrangements.
The first is industry.
There is no need to worry about the shops in the uncle's house or the farm, just leave experienced stewards to take care of them. It's just that the Guose stalls are large and require special attention.
Guose's rouge shops are located all over the country. As a collaborator, Wang Qi travels all year round. The output of rouge shops has always been stable, so there is no need to worry.
It's just that the national beauty club in the east and west cities involves a grand event, so we have to treat it with caution. Although Qiu Yan can take charge of his own role, he is only a servant after all. He cannot make decisions on many things and needs someone who can speak to take care of him.
Ye Zhenzhen had a candidate in mind.
It happened that the Ye family heard the news that Cui Weizhen was going to be appointed as the magistrate of Mingzhou, and they all came to inquire about the details. Ye Pengpeng and Wei Jinyu also came together.
Cui Weizhen and Ye Zhenzhen received them.
"Weizhen, I heard that you are going to Mingzhou to be the prefect. Is this true? Do my mother-in-law, Zhen'er and the children all have to go with you?"
As soon as Ye Mu sat down, she couldn't wait to ask the question she was most concerned about. She didn't even have time to look at her grandson and granddaughter, and just stared at her eldest son-in-law.
Cui Weizhen handed her a cup of tea: "Drink a cup of tea first. What you heard is correct. My son-in-law will be appointed as the magistrate of Mingzhou in the near future. Zhen'er and the children will take over. In the future, my son-in-law and Zhen'er
I can't accompany my father-in-law and mother-in-law, so I have to take care of you a little more, Lai Jinyu."
Wei Jinyu said continuously: "This is my duty, brother-in-law, you are too polite."
Ye Dailin hugged his nephew and looked sad: "Sister, I can't bear to leave you."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the Ye family became red-eyed.
Ye's father and Ye's mother were okay. They were older and had experienced a lot. In addition, their bodies were still strong and they were not too afraid of separation. Ye Pengpeng and Ye Dailin were a little bit unbearable.
Just thinking about not being able to see their sister and nephews again for four years makes them extremely uncomfortable. Over the years, they have become accustomed to relying on their eldest sister. Now that she has left Beijing, it is as if she has lost her backbone, feeling empty and unsteady.
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"Fool, there is always a banquet in the world, what is there to be reluctant to part with? Mingzhou is not far from the capital. If you have time, you can go over and take a look at us."
Ye Dailin and Ye Pengpeng's eyes lit up, yes, why didn't they expect that not only would they be able to see their sister, but they would also have the opportunity to travel.
Wei Jinyu comforted his wife and said with a smile: "Don't you always want to travel around? Mingzhou is a good choice. When the eldest sister settles down, we can take Xiaopang to join my sister and brother-in-law."
Ye Pengpeng's worries turned into joy, and his expression gradually became expectant.
Ye Zhenzhen then spoke: "Speaking of which, I still have something to entrust you with. Now that I'm leaving Beijing, the management of Guose is a bit out of control. If you are free on weekdays, please take care of me a little more."
Ye Pengpeng quickly agreed: "Sister, don't worry, the national beauty is left to me, I will take good care of it for you."
"I can trust you to do your job."
Ye Zhenzhen breathed a sigh of relief, the problem of national beauty was finally solved.