Liu Mingzhi happily rolled up the imperial edict and handed it to Du Yu.
"Your Excellency Yu can hold such an important position as Governor Ying's history, so he must be a well-read man of poetry and literature, with both political integrity and talent. You don't want me to explain the word "overall" in detail to Your Excellency Yu, right?"
"Of course, I am also very good at speaking. If Mr. Yu has lost his memory because of his old age, I will reluctantly explain it to you."
"Of course, I am also considerate of your advanced age. You are also my senior in terms of emotions and reasons. If you do not adapt to my vigorous and resolute style of work and feel that you are physically unable to bear it, I can allow you to do so."
Resigning early and returning home, and appointing young and strong colleagues, is just a matter of giving the staff and Your Majesty a good deal."
"Before I went to the North, Your Majesty told me repeatedly that I must be kind to my seniors when I arrive in the North and respect my seniors."
"It's bitterly cold in the north. Our seniors have worked hard to guard the border for Your Majesty. It's time to enjoy their old age in peace."
"I deeply believe that your Majesty is worthy of being a wise king and considers everything for us ministers."
"On the way here, I thought about His Majesty's words over and over again until they were unforgettable."
"Sir, if you feel that you are unable to do what you want, you must tell me in advance so that I can have time to look for new colleagues."
Yu Chengle looked at the smiling Liu Mingzhi in astonishment and fear, never expecting that Liu Mingzhi would speak so sharply even though he was still young.
The other hundreds of officials looked at Liu Mingzhi with numbness as if nothing had happened.
It would be too overbearing to have an official of the fourth rank resign and return home early if they disagree with each other.
No one can be sure whether it is pulling a tiger's skin to pull the flag, but what people say about Xiao Zhi using reason to move emotions is completely considered from Yu Chengle's perspective.
Every word and every sentence is reasonable, and there is no fault at all.
Taking His Majesty's words as an excuse, he carried out the act of driving away wolves and devouring tigers.
In an instant, 80% of the officials no longer dared to look down upon this young and talented Duke Dingguo. Although he was still under the age of 30, he was not an ordinary person who had been among the big guys in the court for such a long time.
Many officials were shocked after filtering Mr. Liu's identity one after another.
Dingguo Gong, the left minister of the household department, the title of minister of the military leadership department, and the prince consort, was also a once famous white-robed Confucian marshal, and the generalissimo of the Western Expedition with outstanding military exploits.
Thinking of this, many officials looked at Mr. Liu and became silent.
No matter how young he is, his honor and prestige are a position that he and others will never be able to achieve in this life.
Not to mention the distance, just the governors of the two governments are enough for me and others to look up to for the rest of their lives.
My ambition does not depend on my age. The ancients sincerely did not deceive me.
After thinking about this, many officials subconsciously moved away from Yu Chengle, Huang Shuo and a few officials, showing no regrets.
Many officials remembered what they had discussed a few days ago and secretly wondered how they could get out of this pit of fire unharmed.
You must have this strength to go head-to-head with the governors of the two governments. Apart from other things, just taking charge of the important military and political affairs of the two governments is enough for you and others to drink.
"Although I am a little older, I can still serve His Majesty as a good shepherd of the people for a few years to repay Your Majesty for your kindness. I would like to thank the Governor for your kindness. I am deeply grateful!"
The officials had their own thoughts in their minds for what seemed like a long time, but in fact it only took a few breaths before Yu Chengle came back to his senses and hurriedly clasped his fists in salute, not daring to look at Liu Mingzhi's indifferent eyes.
"Master Yu is indeed loyal to Your Majesty, and I admire him very much."
Just like Qi Ya just said, too much is too little, now that Yu Chengle and Huang Shuo have given in, Liu Mingzhi doesn't want to get to the point where there is no repayment all at once.
If you really dare to make small moves behind your back in the future, it won't be too late to start slowly.
After all, Yingzhou and Fuzhou are the biggest. If you want to be a monster and make trouble, you have to see if you agree or not.
Liu Mingzhi glanced at hundreds of officials with a smile, a hint of disapproval in his eyes.
A group of officials who had never entered the Qinzheng Palace a few times still wanted to show off their thoughts in front of him.
Compared to those old foxes with lots of tricks in the court, these officials in front of me always seemed to me to be a little petty.
"Comrades, please go away first. I don't like extravagant behavior, so there is no need to take the wind and wash away the dust. I will keep your colleagues' wishes in mind."
"By the way, in addition to the documents required for the fourth-rank officials to be handed over to the governor, you also need to find your successor officials and hand them over to the governor as well!"
"ah?"
Many officials below the fourth rank were stunned and then looked at Young Master Liu with joyful expressions. Apparently, they did not expect that they and others would also have the opportunity to reach the sky.
"What's the matter? Do you colleagues plan to stay at the Governor's Mansion for a few days? I don't have any objections, but you have to wait until the Governor has packed your bags at the latest, right?"
"The governor has brought his family to the north. Your colleagues are not going to let our family live on the street, are you?"
"The Governor is joking!"
"In that case, I won't bother you anymore. I'll resign!"
"Go slowly without sending them off. Don't forget your documents. You can also recommend yourself to the governor. As long as you think you are qualified for the position of Yingzhou governor, you can submit a letter to the governor!"
Many officials again looked excited and respectfully retreated with fists in their hands.
Liu Mingzhi stroked his sad stubble and looked at the Governor's Mansion, except for his own people, and shook his head gently.
"Vulnerable!"
"Haha, Liu Xiaozi is such a man who waits for work, mainly resists guests, counter-intuitive schemes, offers advice, makes friends from far away, attacks close by, and hides his sword in his smile. In just a short period of time, you used six of the thirty-six strategies."
"Officials of all sizes in Yingzhou Prefecture have been severely hit by your head-on blow. I'm afraid many officials still haven't realized what's going on, and are still immersed in your dream of dividing them!"
"Little fox, when it comes to playing with people's hearts, you are better than your father Liu Zhi'an."
"It seems that hanging around with those old foxes in the court for a long time has sharpened your angular stone into an extremely smooth one!"
Just as he was about to turn around and go into his Governor's Mansion to see what it was like, Young Master Liu heard the arrogant voice with a meaningful smile on his face.
"It seems that my uncle is very familiar with the Thirty-six Stratagems. Otherwise, how would he have come up with this ability out of nothing? You have wronged me, because I don't have that much thought."
"How dare I not study carefully the military manual written and presented by the commander-in-chief in white, otherwise I wouldn't have seen such a wonderful scene today!"
Liu Mingzhi looked at the three crazy people in casual clothes, nodded slightly, and stood with his fists clasped.
"Liu Mingzhi paid a visit to his uncle and met two generals."
Xiong Kaishan and Keyan hurriedly clasped their fists and returned the salute: "I will see Duke Dingguo at the end of the day."
Zhang Kuang laughed loudly and patted Mr. Liu on the shoulder.
"Stop playing with these nonsense. I heard that His Majesty has rewarded you with a hundred dancers and a hundred singers from the Western Regions. Why don't you take your uncle to see him? After being in the North for so long, I almost forgot what a life of sensuality is.
Today I have been blessed by your boy, let’s go for a walk and enjoy the singing and dancing.”
"Uncle, he is really old-hearted!"
"What's that? Don't you know there's a saying that the older you get, the stronger you get? In terms of kung fu, I can't help but think I'm worse than you!"
Liu Mingzhi smiled bitterly and turned around: "Uncle, please, two generals!"