Chapter 1845: Chapter 431: Shaolin Temple and Zhu Chongba (Part 2)
Chen Jie smiled upon hearing this and said, "Alright, alright, who would have thought our Black-eyed Bear has made something of himself."
After listening to Chen Jie’s words, Zhou Chu’s face turned a bit awkward, "Lord, don’t expose my shortcomings when you hit me, you’re making your brother look bad."
Chen Jie smiled and said, "You brat, if I don’t knock you around a bit, I’m afraid you’ll soar to the heavens."
Zhou Chu chuckled and said, "Don’t worry, Lord, I know my limits. This Old Zhou in this lifetime has ordinary martial arts prowess, ordinary governance skills, and is completely hopeless in commerce. There’s only one thing I know for sure, and that’s self-knowledge."
"If you hadn’t pulled me up back then, I’d still be that useless husband bullied by my wife, probably unable to hold my head high for a lifetime, where’d there be today’s glory?"
Chen Jie laughed upon hearing Zhou Chu’s words, "Hmm, Old Zhou, you understand this, our brotherly bond will surely last long enough. Do well, I, Chen Jiusi, won’t shortchange a brother, you know this."
Zhou Chu said, "Hmm, I know, don’t worry."
Zhou Chu spoke, closely followed by Chen Jie walking over from Zhou Chu’s side to Wu Hong.
Wu Hong, at this moment, looked very serious, clasping his fists toward Chen Jie, "Lord."
At this moment, Chen Jie grasped his hand and said, "Brother Hong, this time I returned with many trivial matters to attend to, unable for us brothers to indulge in drinking and merriment, truly regrettable. After I return from the Great Capital, we brothers must have a good round of drinking, not to return home sober!"
Wu Hong heard these words and glanced at Chen Jie, "Alright."
Words were few, gestures were clear, ever since he became the Inspection Envoy, he hasn’t enjoyed talking much. When others asked why, he said speaking too much leads to mistakes.
Being an Inspection Envoy is to be a direct subject of the Monarch, backed by the Monarch, power is in one’s hands. If the Monarch wishes to abandon them, they’re just a rotten piece of wood for everyone to step on; this is the fate of the Inspection Envoys.
Chen Jie knows his brother’s job of offending people is not easy.
Chen Jie then came to Wu Hong and said, "Brother Hong, we met in humble beginnings, you know my character, as long as you set your heart right, your brother will definitely do nothing to wrong you, heaven and earth can attest!"
Wu Hong seriously looked at Chen Jie upon hearing this, their eyes met for a moment, and Wu Hong said, "With your words, as long as it’s within Huangzhou Prefecture, no one dares to be corrupt!"
As he said this, her gaze became more stern, Chen Jie said, "Brother Hong, you’re working tirelessly."
Wu Hong said, "Jiusi, what you said back then was right, a true man stands for the country and the people, not for those in power. The Mulan people are unruly and indeed overdid it, your actions for them are destined, I support you."
Chen Jie laughed and said, "Brother Hong, let’s not talk about worldly affairs as soon as we meet. Just a few years have passed, and we’ve assumed such identities. Thinking back, we still shared boastful tales, now how did it become like this?"
Chen Jie sighed then spoke, "By the way, I heard from Master Bai that you’ve gotten close with that Miss Mei from Mianshui County?"
Wu Hong blushed slightly upon hearing this, "This seems unrelated to work."
Chen Jie said, "Of course, this sentence is just a brother caring for his brother’s life. I know that Miss Mei, though she has an eye condition, is a nice person. Treat her well, if you two truly become a match, I’ll arrange a feast for you in Master Bai’s honor."
Wu Hong cleared his throat upon hearing this and said, "No need."
Chen Jie said, "Why not? As my brother, for the mighty host of Huangzhou’s Six Prefectures celebrating his brother’s wedding, it’s unreasonable to be stingy, that would be utterly unacceptable."
After saying this, Chen Jie looked at Wu Hong with a stubborn appearance and said, "Alright, it’s settled."
Closely after, regardless of Wu Hong, Chen Jie went to another person, this was Chen Jie’s future Prime Minister candidate, Hu Weiyong, the second person among the civil servants of Huangzhou’s Six Prefectures.
The first person is Si Xi, although Si Xi’s ability is average, he stands firm on loyalty, whereas Hu Weiyong is highly competent, but based on historical reviews, he is ambitious.
Chen Jiusi couldn’t help but guard against him.
Thus, Chen Jie always used Si Xi to suppress him. Although Si Xi’s ability is average, his accumulated merits over the years are enough to hold Hu Weiyong down, Hu Weiyong’s ability is strong, but having arrived at Huangzhou Prefecture not long ago, he hasn’t gained momentum.
Actually, Chen Jie isn’t afraid of Hu Weiyong gaining momentum, dealing with the Civil Servant Group is quite easy, as long as the army’s authority is within one’s grasp.
The Civil Servant Group will always be playing a small game, moreover, this world has transcendent martial arts, so in this world, Hu Weiyong wanting to monopolize power won’t be easy.
If he works well, Chen Jie can let him be the future Prime Minister of Chen Jie Empire, if unwilling to work well, Chen Jie wouldn’t hesitate to eliminate him to prevent future troubles.
But for now, Hu Weiyong’s contribution indeed outweighs his harm, his management of Huangzhou Prefecture’s affairs is quite orderly, it can be said that with him, Chen Jie’s Civil Servant Group is very well controlled.
Moreover, Hu Weiyong isn’t a fool, naturally knowing his current status is all given by Chen Jie, as long as Chen Jie is dissatisfied, his current second position among civil servants is unstable, thus he’s always been very useful, working hard without complaints.
Chen Jie patted Hu Weiyong on the shoulder and said, "Old Hu, you’re talented, I hope you can shine and bring warmth to Huangzhou Prefecture, instead of worrying about the size of power, I know Si Xi’s ability isn’t as yours, yet I still use him as the first civil servant, why?"
Hu Weiyong listened and said, "Si Xi, Lord, is the lord’s close confidant, loyal and devoted."
