The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 320 - 148: The Reaction of the Grand Secretary and the Return of Master Wu (Please Subscribe)_4

Chapter 320: Chapter 148: The Reaction of the Grand Secretary and the Return of Master Wu (Please Subscribe)_4

Moreover, in the locality, the primary power of the Imperial Censor is impeachment, while the right Deputy Imperial Censor who inspects the locality can directly investigate the illegal actions of local officials.

He possesses a certain authority to enforce the law.

Furthermore, after this step, Mr. Wu’s future promotions and dismissals will come under the scrutiny of the big shots in the Cabinet and the Six Ministers level.

He now belongs to the sequence of high officials almost at the Court level.

Mr. Wu did not expect that in his short time at Jinyang Prefecture, he would encounter such an extraordinary opportunity.

It’s like having one’s ancestral tomb emit blue smoke; promotion couldn’t be this fast.

He instinctively felt there was a trap yet dared not refuse.

The Grand Secretary was very understanding and said, "After you arrive in the Southeast, you must thoroughly understand the local realities. The force of 3,000 Jinghai Guards is not enough to dominate the East Sea and the Southern Ocean, but it is sufficient to deal with small bands of pirates. Moreover, with a skilled garrison commander helping you, you need not worry about capability. Additionally, when in the localities, stay in contact with local figures like Feng Xifeng and Xu Qing to understand the local realities."

Mr. Wu immediately understood that the Grand Secretary intended to use him in collaboration with Xu Qing and others to clear the pirates along the East Sea coast.

This was indeed a heavy responsibility.

Giant Whale Gang, Sea Sand Gang, East Sea Gang, each of these was not easy to provoke.

However, with Xu Qing’s help, it was not impossible to succeed.

"I will exhaust my life’s efforts and alleviate Your Majesty’s worries," Mr. Wu hurriedly replied with a bow.

The Grand Secretary said, "This deployment of Jinghai Guard is just the beginning of the Court’s purge of pirates. You don’t have to feel too burdened; just serve the Court wholeheartedly. Any inevitable mistakes, I will bear them on your behalf."

Mr. Wu quickly expressed his gratitude to His Grace.

Then, the Grand Secretary asked Mr. Wu to wait at the guildhall for further news.

Such matters, although decided, must still follow the proper procedures.

Moreover, Jinghai Guard was actually ready quite some time ago.

Feng Xun’an, now also holding a Military Supervisor’s position, was given the additional role of Provincial Governor of Jiang, responsible for river defense.

The coastal defense of Southeast is now entrusted to Mr. Wu.

Mr. Wu understood in his heart that the Grand Secretary valued his relationship with Xu Qing and intended to use him to collaborate with Xu Qing in clearing the Southeastern pirates.

This was just the appetizer.

Once the details of the Southeastern pirates were clear, that would be the real time for the Jinghai Guard to mobilize.

Meanwhile, Feng Xun’an’s restructuring of river defense also meant accurately striking at the land-based resources that the pirates relied on.

Compared to that, the matter of land survey in Yingtian Prefecture was actually just a smokescreen and insignificant.

Mr. Wu remained home, while his promotion was granted as if from heaven.

Others rely on connections and backgrounds; he relies on his disciples!

However, once one climbs upwards, distant connections will spontaneously come into play.

Mr. Wu had just returned to the guildhall when his fellow townsmen from the Ministry of Personnel’s Little Heavenly Official, Vice Minister Zhang, sent someone to invite him over.

After arriving, he learned from his townsman that the Grand Secretary had already informed the Ministry of Personnel; all procedures were to be expedited and simplified.

Furthermore, this time Vice Minister Zhang’s attitude towards Mr. Wu was much warmer than when they were both Scholars, overwhelmingly so.

Mr. Wu couldn’t help but thank his good disciple for helping him recover a long-lost friendship.

Although there is still a substantial gap between Mr. Wu and Vice Minister Zhang in terms of rank and power, these are no longer obstacles to their friendship.

The two townsmen had a heavy drinking session, reminiscing about their youthful years.

Eventually, they parted reluctantly.

Mr. Wu left the Vice Minister’s Mansion feeling refreshed and clear-headed.

In the past six months, some ignorant small bureaucrats had muttered sour words, saying he had dumb luck, destined to be the Grand Secretary’s lapdog.

Now, he was about to make those who looked down upon him see that his meteoric rise was not something their petty minds could comprehend.

Let those lowlifes envy and resent!

As Gongming once said:

Youthful glory, laugh not, for it has no root.

A good wind by borrowing strength, sends me soaring to the blue clouds.

South Zhili, your Mr. Wu has returned!

Though the harsh winter cold prevailed, Mr. Wu’s heart was filled with the warm light of spring.