well-trained, with extraordinary strength, not comparable to ordinary soldiers.""With Zhao Xuanji's inside and outside support, these 30,000 troops could lay waste to the capital within a day. With ou...Chapter 1156: Great Promotion

Such a similar scene happened not only in Xishan Province, but also in Nanhe Province.

In the provincial government office of Nanhe, Zhou Ping'an lazily took the imperial edict from the eunuch's hand.

Without any silver tickets, not even a smile could be found.

He merely said thank you and then turned around to order his men to replace the governor's mansion sign.

The eunuch was rather embarrassed, but thinking of the position this person had just been appointed to, he had to force a smile and flatter him with a few words.

"Mr. Zhou, congratulations."

Zhou Ping'an didn't even turn his head, just hummed in response from his nose.

The Eunuch had never seen anyone accept an imperial decree for promotion with such nonchalance. He couldn't help but say, "Zhou sir, the position of Grand Inspector of Taxation is a weighty one, responsible for managing the nation's entire tax revenue. This task is not easy to handle. Even with His Highness' support, things might be difficult in the provinces where mountains are high and the Emperor far away. They may not necessarily respect the authority of the Tax Commission. So please, Zhou sir, be more careful and prudent."

This time, Zhou Ping'an turned his head and glanced at him.

But it was only a glance, then he turned away again.

"Hmm."

Seeing Zhou Ping'an so indifferent, even the eunuch's hot face could no longer be pasted on. He could only give a dry laugh and turn around to leave angrily.

He muttered a curse under his breath as he left.

Zhou Ping'an didn't care whether the eunuch was happy or not. He played with the imperial decree in his hand and suddenly said, "Come here."

"Sir."

Immediately, officials came forward, their faces plastered with fawning and flattery.

"Compile all tax records from the past five years within the province and bring them to my room."

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Jingcheng, Xu's residence, a smile couldn't be suppressed on Xu Junlou's face.

"Uncle, I'm leaving for my post tomorrow." Xu Junlou said to Xu Changqing.

Xu Changqing nodded and said, "The position of the Imperial Inspector of Beijing City should not have been yours according to the usual procedures. But right now, the court lacks people, and His Highness lacks even more, so they promoted you out of the ordinary, letting you become the Imperial Inspector of Beijing City without any experience in governing. Remember this: when encountering matters, don't be hasty, be cautious, and think carefully before acting."

Moreover, your predecessor Zheng BaoRong was brought to the capital by the Prince from Weihaiwei. Judging by his performance so far, he is competent. It speaks volumes about his ability that an outsider could manage the entire capital without any disruptions. His promotion to the left servant of the Ministry of Works this time clearly indicates that the position of minister of works is being reserved for him.

You must treat him well, and if you can leave a good impression, that's best. After all, you both came from the East Palace, so he shouldn't make things difficult for you.

Xu Junlou listened attentively and nodded, saying: "Uncle, I understand. I will definitely do my best."

Xu Changqing nodded with satisfaction and said, "In this case, with two officials at the rank of four or above in my Xu family, it can be considered a glorious honor for our clan."

After some thought, Xu Changqing continued: “The capital is under the emperor's watchful eye. Anything that happens there is noticed by the court. Although both you and Zheng Baorong are from the Eastern Palace, he is an outsider with no connections in the capital. He managed to keep things running smoothly here despite his lack of roots. You have me supporting you, but you lack experience. If something goes wrong during your time in office, I fear it could ruin your career. You must be extremely cautious!”

Xu Junlou chuckled wryly: “Don’t worry, Uncle. I really can’t handle it. That’s why I came back to ask you for advice.”

Xu Changqing nodded and then said, "As long as you have a grasp of this, it's good. With the new policies in place, there have been such major adjustments to positions. My East Palace faction officials have basically all been promoted. It is both an opportunity and a test. Your Highness, I'm sure you've seen it all." arrogance and vanity."Li Chen, Li Chen, you truly are a formidable adversary. I consider you my equal, even finding a sense of mutual respect in our rivalry."He raised his head and looked toward the...