East Factory Governor

Chapter 394
When Qin Shuhuai arrived at the gate of Hong Chengchou's official residence, he happened to meet Hong Chengchou coming out to greet him.

Seeing Qin Shuhuai, Hong Chengchou bowed immediately and said, "Qin Shaobao is coming to Hancheng, the official is far away to welcome you, forgive me!"

Qin Shuhuai took a closer look, and saw that Hong Chengchou's cheekbones were slightly protruding, his cheeks were thin, his brows were full of talent, his expression was full of enthusiasm and yet mature and prudent, he was indeed a Confucian general.

So he immediately stepped forward, returned a salute to Hong Chengchou, and said, "Hong Futai is serious. I don't want to be rude to visit without permission, right?"

Hong Chengchou is now the governor of Shaanxi. Originally, the governor of Shaanxi had been vacant. In order to give Hong Chengchou grace, Chongzhen made him the governor of Shaanxi.However, because there are three governors above and it is wartime, he, the governor's office of Shaanxi, is still temporarily located in Hancheng.

The two exchanged pleasantries outside for a while, and then entered the government office.

Without further ado, Qin Shuhuai first read out the imperial decree, saying that he would patrol the three sides on behalf of the heavens and assist in the suppression of bandits.Of course, the key point is still the sentence "If something extraordinary happens, I grant Qin Shuhuai the right to act arbitrarily, and his decision is my holy judgment".

Hong Chengchou received the order on his knees, carefully read it carefully, and returned it to Qin Shuhuai after confirming that it was correct.

After Qin Shuhuai sat down, he said, "Lord Hong, in the Battle of Han City a few months ago, Master Hong planned a strategy to win the many with the few, and the emperor still remembers it so far! It is said that Master Hong is a rare and handsome talent in Ming Dynasty, and he will definitely be of great use in the future!" "

Hong Chengchou smiled lightly, and said calmly, "As ministers, no matter what position we occupy, we should be the emperor and do our best for the imperial court. The emperor has praised us absurdly. After all, although the lower officials have little merit, But compared to Qin Shaobao's great achievements in retiring Jiannu and pacifying Ji Town, it's nothing more than seeing Mount Tai with a stubborn stone."

Qin Shuhuai smiled and said, "Lord Hong is too modest. As you said, we, as courtiers, only want to do our duty as courtiers and share the worries of the emperor. Now that the world is in chaos, it is time for us to show our talents. Seeing Mr. Hong, I really feel a little bit of sympathy."

Hong Chengchou chuckled, and said, "Shaobao is admiring you. How dare a subordinate official compare with Shaobao."

He was telling the truth.So far, he only showed his prowess in the Battle of Hancheng. It was because of Qin Shuhuai's strong recommendation in front of Chongzhen that he was promoted early and became the governor of Shanxi.In terms of achievements and fame, he is much worse than Qin Shuhuai.

Qin Shuhuai took a sip of tea and said with a smile, "Master Hong, I didn't talk to you about the situation. I'm talking about the bandit suppression on the three sides. I'm afraid I agree with you."

Although Hong Chengchou advocated suppressing as the main caregiver, but because of Yang He, he never mentioned it, so he was a little curious about how this Qin Shaobao, who had never met him, believed so firmly that his views were consistent with his own. Woolen cloth?

So he said, "Oh? This official wants to ask for advice. I don't know what Shaobao thinks about the three-sided suppression of bandits?"

Qin Shuhuai said, "The three-sided suppression of bandits, the continuous suppression is all due to Governor Yang's 'simultaneous suppression and suppression'. The so-called 'simultaneous suppression and suppression' is actually the suppression of fu and the suppression of suppression, which led to the emergence of bandits On the way down, I even heard that there is such a doggerel among the rogues, which is called "Being a thief is a good business, free and easy. As long as Governor Yang He is here, the court will not treat us badly." You say, In the end, the thieves have already made a good deal that is sure to make a profit without losing money, who wouldn't want to be a thieves?"

Hong Chengchou nodded again and again, and a hint of excitement of meeting a confidant flashed in his eyes.

Among the three sides, he may be the person who most dislikes Yang He's policy of "don't kill the rogues, and return the money to his hometown".He has always believed that instead of giving the bandits money and food to return home, it is better to use the money and food to reward the brothers, or to support the people who have been harmed by the bandits.He knew very well that these rogues always surrendered when they couldn't be defeated, and they surrendered again. He thought from the bottom of his heart that they should all be beheaded.He also vaguely mentioned it to Yang He, but the reason Yang He gave him was "unlucky to kill prisoners"!
So after that, he never made such suggestions again.

But now he has finally found someone who agrees with him, and this person is the famous Qin Shuhuai, which makes him feel like he has found a confidant.

After Qin Shuhuai finished speaking, he said to Hong Chengchou, "I don't know what Master Hong thinks?"

Hong Chengchou nodded, and said bluntly, "Your Majesty Qin is right, but my subordinates have the same opinion as Master Qin! The reason why the three-sided bandits are rampant is because they failed to suppress them and over-governed Sheng Ye."

"Haha! So Master Hong and this hero see the same thing? So I'm not wrong when I say that I cherish each other with Master Hong?"

Hong Chengchou chuckled, and said, "That's true. When I see Shaobao, I feel like I have found myself."

Qin Shuhuai nodded, and then said sincerely, "So, Lord Hong, the emperor sent me to the three sides this time to re-plan the matter of suppressing bandits!"

Hong Chengchou was slightly startled.

He is a very smart person, and soon he smelled something unusual in this sentence.

The governor of the three sides is Yang He. If the emperor just wants to re-plan the matter of suppressing the bandits, he can just go to Yang He. Why did he let Qin Shaobao come over?
Obviously, the emperor wants to take back the three sides from Yang He, but he is also afraid of Donglin's power.

Why do you suddenly want to accept three sides?Is it simply because of Yang He's ineffectiveness in suppressing the bandits?Or... the emperor can't stand Dong Lin anymore?
After pondering for a while, he felt that the latter was most likely.

reason?Zhou Yanru could have been the chief assistant, but he hasn't been there yet. Isn't this a circumstantial evidence?

Hong Chengchou remained calm on the face, but in his heart he was delighted.

He doesn't have a deep relationship with Donglin, and he is highly regarded by the emperor. If Donglin falls, he will definitely be a great beneficiary.

Taking a sip of tea lightly, he said, "Qin Shaobao is well known in the world for being brave and resourceful. If he can help Governor Yang plan the three-sided suppression of bandits, I believe the world will be turned around."

Qin Shuhuai smiled inwardly, thinking that this Hong Chengchou was indeed an old fritters, and he had to wait for himself to make it clear before he would express his opinion.

Alright, if you want an explanation, I'll give it to you!
So he said seriously, "Master Hong, if I sit on the three sides, what do you think?"

Hong Chengchou saw that Qin Shuhuai had made it clear, he immediately got up and bowed deeply to Qin Shuhuai.

"Hong Chengchou, the governor of Shaanxi, the next official, and [-] soldiers under his command, must be the leader of Shaobao, who is ready to be dispatched at any time."

Qin Shuhuai immediately got up and held Hong Chengchou's hands, and said, "Master Hong, please sit down quickly! You and I don't have to be so polite in the future. Since Master Hong regards me as a confidant, then we are friends who have forgotten the year. I call Master Hong Brother Hong, Master Hong, how about calling me Brother Qin?"

Qin Shuhuai came up with this suggestion temporarily.Don't you, Hong Chengchou, want to save face and long for courtesy, then I'll give it to you.

Is it enough for the dignified prince Shaobao to recognize you as a brother?Is it enough to give you courtesy to keep you on the rise in the future?
Afterwards, there will be no Tatars to enter the Central Plains, and there will be no bridge where you resist the enemy and be captured in battle, so you will never surrender, right?
Hong Chengchou was really taken aback, "How did this happen? You are Shaobao, a scholar of the Hall of Martial Arts..."

"Brother Hong, it's time to see someone else."

Seeing that he couldn't refuse, Hong Chengchou had no choice but to be respectful rather than obedient, and said with a smile, "In this way, brother Yu will recognize you as a forgetful brother, don't regret it."

Qin Shuhuai laughed, "Brother Hong, if you're worried, it's okay for us to pick an auspicious day for worship."

Hong Chengchou laughed and said, "Haha, it's a good story!"

To put it bluntly, even a normal person would be willing to do such a good thing as sworn brotherhood with Qin Shuhuai!

(End of this chapter)