Qian Ning gained Zhu Houzhao's trust. After that, Zhu Houzhao left the palace several times, and took Qian Ning with him. Gradually, Qian Ning became a person who could speak around the emperor, and his status was very different from before.

There were many well-informed people in the factory guards. After learning that Qian Ning was favored by the emperor, they all came to curry favor with him and gave him generous gifts. Qian Ning transferred most of the gifts to Liu Jin.

Qian Ning became an obedient dog beside Liu Jin, and at this time Liu Jin finally took his second step in the palace... Zhu Houzhao issued an order, and Liu Jin led the three thousand battalions as the eunuch of the Imperial Horse Supervisor.

The Three Thousand Battalions are mainly cavalry and are divided into five divisions. They are one of the three major battalions of the Beijing Army. Among the three major battalions, the Five Army Camps are Xiying, the Three Thousand Battalions are patrol-up, and the Shenji Camp is smart. When the emperor personally led the expedition, the three major battalions guarded the left and right, which was the main force of the battle. This means that Liu Jin has military power.

However, although Liu Jin led the Three Thousand Battalions, his status in the palace was still inferior to Xiao Jing and others. He did not enter the Sili Supervisory Bureau and had no right to participate in the promissory notes and factory affairs. However, as Zhu Houzhao's favor increased, Liu Jin began to gain real power, and the acquisition of the Three Thousand Battalions was regarded as a solid foundation for him to compete for authority.

Just when Liu Jin made some achievements in the capital and began to sprint towards the core of power, Shen Xi had already gone from land to Jiangxi to supervise local flood prevention affairs, and was extremely busy.

Shen Xi went to Nanchang Prefecture City, where Jiangxi Province's capital was located, and stayed for only four days. During this period, in addition to contacting the Sansi Yamen and arranging flood control matters, he coordinated the chamber of commerce with Hui Niang and Li Jin, and after all the handling was done, he arranged for someone to send the two women back to Guangdong. Then he went directly to Nankang Prefecture and personally visited the front line to supervise the flood prevention of Poyang Lake.

Wang He, commander of the Jiangxi Commander, followed Shen Xi with his troops.

After Shen Xi returned from the southwest, local government yamen unconditionally cooperated with Shen Xi's work, asking for money, grain, and people. Now everyone knows that Shen Xi is a big shot who cannot afford to offend. No one in Huguang and Jiangxi dares to cause trouble for Shen Xi.

On the sixth day of the seventh month, Shen Xi inspected the hydrological situation of Poyang Lake on the southwest lake shore of Xingzi.

"...Sir, there is no major disaster in the Yangtze River and along the Pengli coast this year. You can go back to Nanchang with confidence. Someone will take over the river embankment and lake shore. Xingzi, Duchang and other places have expressed their opinions that people are there! Judging from the current situation, the embankment is built in all places very firmly, and there will be no accidents during your term of office!"

Wang He looked confident and suggested to Shen Xi.

Shen Xiheng glanced at him and asked, "Are you thinking about what happened after your term of office expired?"

Wang He smiled and said, "Sir, who doesn't want you to stay for a few more years in Jiangxi and Huguang? With you, the weather is good, and this year is another good harvest year. The country and the people are in peace and prosperity. But the emperor always wants to return to the court. Now that the new emperor ascended the throne, I heard that he was the lecturer of His Majesty's Eastern Palace. I think it's not too far for him to return to the court!"

Shen Xi looked at the vast Poyang Lake and shook his head helplessly: "Do you really think the court is a good place? Not to mention being with the king is like being with a tiger. Just the various disputes in the court make people unable to deal with it. I don't feel like I'm trapped in endless party struggles."

"Although Huguang and Jiangxi are far away from the center of the court, they also lack many constraints, which can facilitate my governance. As long as we do a good job in flood prevention, we will not have to worry about taxes in the next few years, and then develop our economy with peace of mind. But if we are blindly optimistic, any place where the river embankment or the lake embankment is broken, the good reputation that our official finally accumulates will be ruined!"

Wang He smiled apologized: "Sir, Dajiang and Peng Li are quite gentle in recent years. The last time they broke down... it was a few years ago!"

Chen Xidao: "I served as the governor for at least three years. Who can guarantee that something will happen? When the prefect of Xuan Nankang came to see me, I told him if I have something to do..."

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Chenxi's "notoriousness" spread far away. He said that he would meet someone, so this person would be unlucky. However, although the prefect of Nankang Dong Sizong was afraid of the name of "disaster stars" in Chenxi, he did not dare to refuse. He quickly took the people from the government office to see Chenxi and saw Chenxi in the large tent of the Central Army in Hu'anying District.

Dong Sizong was about 40 years old, and among the fourth-rank officials of the Ming Dynasty, he was already very young. He did not dare to be negligent about Chen Xi. He went to the Shuai Case and saluted respectfully and said, "My Lord has been down from Zhangjiang and arrived in Nankang Mansion for several days, but he didn't know if there were any disadvantages in the Pengli Nankang section? The subordinates can also urge their subordinates to repair it urgently..."

Chen Xi looked at Dong Sizong and nodded, "I have personally checked several places that were prone to collapse in the past. The embankment was built very strongly, and the prefect Dong was well-managed and deserves commendation!"

Before coming to see Chen Xi, Dong Sizong was ready to be scolded, but unexpectedly, Chen Xi not only did not scold him, but also praised him. He quickly said: "It depends entirely on the advice of the lord, and the officials dare not take credit!"

"Um!"

Chen Xi nodded again and said, "Since the beginning of summer, the three major floods in Xunyang River have passed. There has been no dam breaking along the river and the lake, which shows that the work of government officials at all levels is still effective. However, it is still the flood season, and flood control work must not be slacked off. After I left Nankang Mansion, I want to ask the prefect Dong to take charge of the repair and reinforcement of the embankment along the lake. I don't know if you..."

When Dong Sizong heard this, he was a little worried and thought to himself that he knew that there was nothing good about Lord Shen. He just praised me for a few words and arranged for me to guard and maintain the river embankment. This is a great deal of suffering!

Although he was very reluctant to take charge of the river embankment himself, he had to pretend to be happy and salute respectfully: "Sir, I will do my best to make arrangements!"

"Um!"

Chen Xi took out a text and handed it to Dong Sizong, "This is the question summarized by the official. After you read it, let the people below repair the dike as required. If there is a shortage of money and grain, one will be allocated by the Governor's Office, and the other will be part of the Jiangxi Provincial Government Office. In the end, if there is still a shortage, you need to find a way to mobilize the power of local gentry..."

"A major renovation will be completed this year, and it should not be a problem for the next ten to twenty years. Let the local gentry be responsible for their own lives and property... After the breakup, they will suffer the most!"

Dong Sizong quickly agreed, and then he wanted to invite Chen Xi to return to Xingzi County, Nankang Prefecture City, to entertain him, but Chen Xi directly refused and said:

"I will set off to the north tomorrow morning, with Changling and Qingshan to Dehua County where Jiujiang Prefecture is located. The matter here will be left to you, Magistrate Dong!"

Dong Sizong said: "Yes, Lord Shen, please go there with confidence. The flood prevention work has been done every year. Although the subordinates are not good at this, there are many experienced old river workers, so they will not disappoint the adults. If you have any tips in the future, just write to them, the subordinates will do as they please!"

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Afterwards, Chen Xi personally sent a letter to Raozhou Prefecture, which was surrounded by Poyang Lake, arranged flood prevention work, and then prepared to set off and go north to Jiujiang along the eastern foot of Mount Lu.

When Wang He learned the news, he asked to see Chen Xi again.

"...Sir, why should you hurry to leave? Even if you check the lake shore of Nankang Mansion correctly, there are no other places? You will not be able to leave now, so it will be difficult for you to listen to your teachings again!"

Wang He was reluctant to leave. After all, Chen Xi had just led him to make great contributions. Although the court gave some rewards, it was not the northern nine sides fighting against the remnants of the Mongol Yuan. In addition to being named General Longhu, he also received the title of hereditary commander of the guard. In other words, his children and grandchildren could have hereditary commander of the guard, but there was still a big difference from being named.

Chen Xi asked while packing up his things, "General Wang wants to listen to what teachings?"

Wang He said anxiously: "Of course, when the adults go to the northwest to perform their duties, they can bring the last generals with them, so that the last generals can always obey the orders of the adults and fight against the Tatars!"

Wang He knew that Chen Xi was going to leave and couldn't keep it, so he expressed his hope.

Chen Xi was a little surprised: "Where did you hear that I would serve in the northwest? Now there is no war between the three sides and the Xuanda line. Even if there is one, it is not my turn to lead the troops... In comparison, I still like to stay in the south to be a Taiping official. General Wang's wish seems to be unfulfilled in a short period of time!"

Wang He sighed: "Sir, I am too humble. Everyone knows his military talent. You have led troops to fight more than ten battles, and you have never lost all of them. Even if you fight ten, you will win. If you are in danger in the northwest, how can the court not send you to take charge?"

"I heard that after His Majesty ascended the throne, he has asked about the Lord many times. I believe that the day when the Lord recruited him back to Beijing is not far away..."

Chen Xi smiled and said, "It seems that the court has talked a lot about the movements in the local area!"

Wang He smiled and said, "It's not clear whether it's true or not, but some officials understand that the court must recruit adults to return to Beijing. Those with abilities should of course appear in the places where they need it most. The ability of the adults is enough to be a ministry in the court so that all local officials of the Ming Dynasty can enjoy your blessings rather than staying in the place..."

Chen Xi looked at Wang He angrily: "Okay, okay, you don't need to say more good things. I know the best of how capable I am."

"This time you go north to Jiujiang, you go with me. Jiujiang Prefect Zhang has just been transferred to Nanjing, the new Prefect has not yet taken office, and the local flood prevention work is in chaos. You go with me and you must be mentally prepared to endure hardships... I will stay in Jiujiang Prefecture for about half a month. Don't you want to listen to the teachings? Don't get bored at that time!"
Chapter completed!