The best county magistrate

"In this examination, Qingshui County Magistrate Yang Xuanchen's outstanding political achievements are obvious to all. One item of sea salt alone has enriched the treasury of our Dayan State. I am very pleased."

"A few days ago, Yang Xuanchen passed my examination. I gave him the post of Young Master Zhan of Master Zhan's Mansion, to assist Grand Master Murong in teaching the eldest prince and princess."

At this time, Shangshu of Hubu walked to the middle and bowed to the dragon chair.

"Jiang Zekai, do you have something to say?" Emperor Jianwen asked calmly.

"Your Majesty, Yang Xuanchen has such an ability to govern the country and secure the country. I think that doing the job of Shao Zhan is an indignity of talent, so why not make him the Minister of Household Affairs..."

Suddenly, Cao Shang, the Minister of Works, said loudly: "I think Jiang Shangshu's proposal is inappropriate. Yang Xuanchen is suitable to come to the Ministry of Works..."

So the two bosses had a dispute in the court, and both wanted Yang Xuanchen to develop in their department.

Emperor Jianwen was happy to see this, which showed that Yang Xuanchen's ability was still recognized by most people.

"Yu Shuping!"

The minister ordered Yu Shuping to go to the middle and bow, "I, Yu Shuping, am here."

"Since the two ministers of Shangshu Province are vying for someone, what do you say to Shangshu Ling?"

"I have no objection. I have reviewed the documents from the Ministry of Civil Affairs and I admire everything about Qingshui County."

When Yu Shuping said this, he turned to look at Yang Xuanchen and spoke again.

"If Shao Zhanshi still has some energy left after teaching the eldest prince and princess, I hope that Shao Zhanshi can come to Shangshu Province and travel more."

His words were very beautiful. Firstly, he did not deny Emperor Jianwen's appointment, and secondly, he expressed his recognition of Yang Xuanchen.

At this time, Li Xingzhi, the provincial minister under the sect, and Chi Yanyu, the provincial secretary of the Zhongshu Province, also began to join the army of robbing people.

"Your Majesty, I think that if Young Master Zhan Shi is energetic, his disciples and Zhongshu can also move around more."

When Emperor Jianwen saw that all the ministers were showing favor to Yang Xuanchen, his eyebrows wrinkled involuntarily. This was both a good thing and a bad thing.

The good thing is that Yang Xuanchen's ability has indeed been recognized by everyone, but the bad thing is that everything beautiful in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. The higher he is lifted, the harder he may fall.

Nowadays, there are many factions in Dayan Chaotang, and the few ministers who have spoken are divided into several factions.

However, these people unexpectedly reached a tacit understanding today. Is there any conspiracy waiting for me?

We must not let them succeed!

Thinking of this, Emperor Jianwen spoke, "Yang Xuanchen is still too young and lacks experience. It would be inappropriate to entrust him with important tasks right away. We will discuss this later."

Yang Xuanchen breathed a long sigh of relief after hearing this.

Although I had always wanted to be a high official after traveling to Great Yan, I never expected that so many people would be competing for it one day.

During the rest of the past few days, he had already gained a certain understanding of the court from Grand Master Murong, and also understood why Emperor Jianwen had given him the title of Shao Zhan in the first place.

It's not that Yang Xuanchen's ability can only be used as a teacher, but the complexity of the court.

Dayan's court is in urgent need of a lonely minister, a lonely minister who is only loyal to His Majesty and to Dayan.

He, Yang Xuanchen, is the lonely minister, and he needs more time to shine step by step.

The road ahead is long and arduous!

Emperor Jianwen's words just now undoubtedly made a decision on Yang Xuanchen's whereabouts. All the courtiers did not dare to object and had no choice but to express their regrets.

After the civil servants finished singing, the military officers began to appear.

After several military attachés reported some minor matters, Huaihua General Yang Shiqian came forward to pay homage.

"Your Majesty, the war between the North and the South will intensify after the spring plowing. What should be the arrangements for the Ministry of War, Ministry of Industry and even the Ministry of Household Affairs?"

This question was very sharp, and all three men in the front row frowned.

"The dispatching has not started yet, or the dispatching is not effective. Yang Shiqian, please speak clearly!" Qin Qimao said.

"Mr. Qin, Wu Yiguang has been at Haiyang Pass for a long time. He has sent more than a dozen reminder letters to the Privy Council for food, grass, ordnance, and military pay..."

Emperor Jianwen slapped the dragon chair and became angry, "Last autumn, I reminded you again and again that Haiyang Pass is my first pass in Great Yan and must be defended."

"It's been a few months, but the supplies of food, grass, supplies and even military pay haven't been in place yet?"

"Jiang Zekai! Do the people in your household department no longer want their heads?"

Jiang Zekai quickly stepped forward and knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty, I have already made arrangements. Maybe... maybe there is some misunderstanding."

Emperor Jianwen waved his hands repeatedly, "This matter will be discussed later..."

He obviously didn't want to discuss the matter at the court meeting. Haiyang was of great importance, and it would be bad if it caused turmoil in the court.

Qin Qimao stood up and said, "Your Majesty, please be at ease. There are 300,000 troops stationed at Haiyang Pass, and General Wu has brought 50,000 troops to support us. We will be fine."

The left and right prime ministers Yu Shuping and Chi Yanyu also expressed their opinions, and then the court discussed some people's livelihood issues before leaving the court.

Yang Xuanchen, who originally wanted to apply oil on his soles, was unexpectedly called to the imperial study room, which once again aroused the attention of the officials.

Is this boy really so popular with His Majesty? The Royal Study is a place where major military and political matters are discussed, and he, a young man, needs to be involved?

No matter what Yang Xuanchen's background is, some of the quick-thinking ministers have already made up their minds and must make good friends with him.

Yang Xuanchen was the first person to arrive at the imperial study, followed closely by the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of War, the left and right prime ministers, and several generals.

When Emperor Jianwen and Sangong appeared in the imperial study together, the atmosphere became serious.

"Jiang Zekai, is the Ministry of Household Affairs short of money or food?" Emperor Jianwen slapped the table and roared.

Jiang Zekai was so frightened that he trembled. He said solemnly, "There is no shortage of food, grass and military pay on the way. They will arrive at Haiyang Pass in the near future."

"There must be a misunderstanding, Your Majesty."

"Li Xingzhi! You are also the envoy to the Privy Council. You can tell me about this!"

Li Xingzhi stepped forward and bowed, "Your Majesty, General Wu does have a reminder letter. I went to the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of War to find out."

"Every response is implemented in accordance with the decisions made in the summer and autumn of last year and there are no mistakes."

Yang Xuanchen on the side was constantly cursing in his heart.

Last year when Honglu Temple received envoys from the Liao Kingdom, an ambassador died. Later, the Ministry of Rites sent someone there, which led to the escalation of the war. Have you forgotten?

The fact that the generals on the front line sent so many reminders must be because something has changed at Haiyang Pass. You are all stupid.

With so many big bosses around, it was hard for him to interrupt directly, so he acted like a quail and listened at the end.

There was a lot of noise and chattering in the imperial study room. Emperor Jianwen was greatly troubled by them, but there was no good solution.

At this time, he took a glance and saw the quail-like Yang Xuanchen. This guy had a lot of clever ideas, and he might be able to find some solution.

"Yang Xuanchen! Tell me!"

His voice immediately silenced the imperial study room, and everyone turned their attention to Yang Xuanchen, who was pointing at him.

"Me?" Yang Xuanchen stared in surprise.

I'm sorry, why didn't you ask me to come to the Royal Study just to sit in and learn more experience to prepare for the future?

Why do you ask me to express my opinion in the first place? Can I participate in this important military and political matter now?

"What am I, I say minister..."

Yang Xuanchen glanced at Yang Shiqian, smiled at him and nodded.

This old man is very kind, and he is worthy of being a member of the family. He is more loyal than Song Guangxin, who is holding his hair in his mouth.

But the emperor has asked, so it's not good if he doesn't answer. It's better to just risk it. Anyway, he is the youngest official, so it doesn't matter if he says something wrong.

"Back to Your Majesty, I think there may be changes in Haiyang Pass, so we should send an eight-hundred-mile horse to report three times a day to convey military information!"

His words were not approved by Emperor Jianwen, and were even refuted by Li Xingzhi.

"Haiyang Pass is impregnable. Even if millions of troops from the Liao Kingdom invade, I, Dayan, can still hold it!"

"One report every seven days is enough. Reporting three times a day not only wastes people and money, but is also unnecessary."

Yang Xuanchen shook his head and said seriously: "The frontline generals sent many reminders and only said one thing. They want military rations, military pay, and ordnance!"

"It is not difficult to see that Haiyang Pass is recruiting sergeants at the moment. Only more sergeants need more money and food."

At this time, Li Xingzhi retorted again: "If Haiyang Pass is short of major generals, just send one or two more guards."

"But General Wu did not report this matter..."

"The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly. General Wu must have a reason to do what he did." Yang Xuanchen immediately interrupted him.

Then he changed the topic, "Last year, the envoy from the Liao Kingdom came to my house to discuss ending the war, but the envoy died..."

After Yang Xuanchen explained the matter, he continued: "Your Majesty and all your lords, please think about it carefully."

"This is to end the war, but why are we developing weapons? Is there something fishy in this matter?"

He bowed to Emperor Jianwen as he spoke, "I believe that while vigorously supporting the front line, we must also thoroughly investigate the truth behind the death of the Liao Ambassador last year."

"By then, there will be a conclusion on whether there will be war or peace in the north."