Hou Zhen retired and returned home, and Chen Wenliang took office immediately. For ordinary officials, this seemed to be a normal appointment. After all, Hou Zhen is already in his sixties, and he has obviously lacked energy in recent years. His departure is something he cared about. Although everyone has many speculations about the candidates to pick up Hou Zhen, Chen Wenliang's sudden airborne did not cause much trouble.

As Xu Xiang said, Chen Wenliang's head was very iron.

Chen Wenliang, who is the head secretary of His Majesty’s personal computer, has a bright emperor label on his body, which represents the emperor’s will.

Although Li Ze established a series of committees and the Yixing Society congress system and has been working hard to decentralize power, for the entire Tang Dynasty, the emperor's words were still golden words.

The middle and lower classes are extremely calm, but at the upper classes, this appointment has caused countless waves under the calm water. Chen Wenliang is a die-hard ally of Xu Xiang among the Economic Development Committee. During this period, a series of proposals on institutional reform in the Development Committee have caused countless open and secret struggles.

Whether Chen Wenliang's sudden as governor of Hebei represents Xu Xiang's failure in the upper class struggle or whether he is preparing to open up another battlefield, there are many different opinions.

"Mr. Hou has retired successfully, so it's a joy to congratulate me!" The newly appointed Governor Chen Wenliang and Hou Zhen stood side by side on the Haixing Wharf, looking at the large and small ships gathered in the harbor. "From now on, the breeze and the moon will be clear, and the grandson will be envious."

Hou Zhen smiled, and for him, he was indeed satisfied.

Thinking back to the time when Li Zehuo burned Dezhou and the rest of them were forced to move in a miserable and terrifying manner, they never thought of their current glory. Looking back now, on the road, he wisely chose to cooperate with Li Ze, which was the most important decision he made in his life.

At that time, the Ma clan of Dezhou was destroyed, and the other clans were all ordinary, but the Hou clan was the only one who rose to the top. He first ruled in Cangzhou, and then promoted to the Governor of Hebei, which was considered to be the pinnacle of civil officials. Now that he retires safely, he has to be enthroned and risen to the sea and rise to the end of his life? He returns home to retire with glory and glory.

And his son Hou Fangyu has been developing quite smoothly in the army? The family has successors, and life is here? What else can you ask for?

Haixing Hou? Li Ze was enthroned to repay Hou Zhen’s achievements over the years. When Cangzhou soared into the sky, the rise of Haixing Port was benefited from the rise of Haixing Port. Haixing Port was created by Hou Zhen with one hand.

What is slightly different from the titles of the dynasties is that the current title of marquis of the Tang Dynasty is an honorary title. But it is extremely difficult to get this honorary title.

The court was extremely stingy about the award of titles. Anyone who is currently working would never expect to receive the award of titles. Only when the seventy-eighty-eighty-year-olds are about to retire and be honored?

And? There is no such thing as hereditary.

"Duke Chen is in his prime, and he is the object of envy of us!" Was stroking his old cold legs, Hou Zhen smiled and said, "Duke Chen, from now on, I have become so ruthless. Before leaving, I have a few words in my heart that I can't speak up."

"Just just asking Mr. Hou!" Chen Wenliang bowed and said seriously. Hou Zhen has been an official in Hebei? No one is more familiar with this place than him.

"I dare not ask for advice!" Hou Zhen shook his head and said, "I have been thinking about it for several years. It's just that Your Majesty has only allowed it this year. Over the years, many talents in the Tang Dynasty have emerged, governing the local area, developing people's livelihood and other methods. It is very different from the experience of us old guys. This is what makes me most devoted. I feel that with my ability, I can't adapt to the current needs. I don't understand many things, so I dare not take risks, for fear of something going wrong."

Chen Wenliang smiled and said nothing.

He knew that Hou Zhen was telling the truth.

However, the various places in Hebei have always been the core of the Tang Dynasty. Whether it is Wuyi, Yizhou, Zhenzhou, the old territory of Wuwei, or the industrial base of Dezhou, and Haixing Port in Cangzhou, they are the basis for the rise of the empire.

Li Ze used Hou Zhen to guard this place because of the current situation of changing circumstances, and a mature and persistent person needed to suppress the market. In this way, even if other places go out of business, as long as the basic market is stable, everything can be started over.

But now it's different.

With the Tang Empire winning a great victory in the northeast, Western Regions, and Northwest China, its rule has been extremely stable. As the core of the past, Hebei has fallen far behind in the implementation of many policies.

At this time, Hebei needs to set out again and play the role of the Big Brother of the Empire again.

Based on this starting point, Hou Zhen is indeed no longer suitable to serve as the governor.

"Although Hebei still ranks first in the GDP statistics in the first two quarters of this year, the gap with the rest is getting smaller and smaller." Hou Zhen said with a little regret: "Walking against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat. Others are making progress, but we are still standing still. This is the problem of me, the governor. I am afraid that by the end of this year, whether our number one throne can still be used as a throne is a problem."

Chen Wenliang nodded and said yes.

As Li Ze entered Chang'an, the importance of Wuyi decreased immediately. The rise of external ports such as Jiaozhou Port and Yangzhou Port poses an increasing threat to Haixing Port. Now the industrial workshops of Datang are no longer limited to Dezhou, but are in a trend of blooming from all sides. Dezhou has shown a decline. If it weren't for the military workshops gathered in Dezhou, I'm afraid the decline would have been faster.

"Director Chen must have come here with a mission to break the current deadlock in Hebei and revitalize Hebei's economy." Hou Zhen glanced at Chen Wenliang and said, "Director Chen has been with His Majesty for many years. His abilities and insights are naturally the best choices, and I am not worried at all. The only thing I am worried about is that there are other things that Mr. Chen wants to do this time."

Chen Wenliang laughed: "Mr. Hou, this is one and two, two and one thing."

"Hebei requires surgery, but it cannot be broken." Hou Zhen said seriously: "In my opinion, you must take your steps forward, but you must not make it too big. If you pull it, it really hurts. Chen Du is young and promising, and has a bright future. All this must be considered."

"Compared with the entire Tang Dynasty, Hebei is smaller." Chen Wenliang refused to give in to this section: "Although Mr. Hou is relieved, although the knife will be harder, he will definitely find the right place, and the excavation will definitely be abscess."

"Even if the abscess is removed, the surrounding meat will inevitably be affected. A body always complements each other. Some minor illnesses have already symbiotic with the entire body. It is better to take medicine to nourish it slowly." Hou Zhen advised.

"You should see a doctor as soon as possible, otherwise it will easily lead to a serious illness." Chen Wenliang said: "Only by enduring the pain can we get the grand road of the future. Mr. Hou, at this point, I made up my mind, and Chairman Xu also made up my mind. Since I was the pawn, I had made up all my mental preparations."

Having said that, Hou Zhen knew that his persuasion would not have any effect. Chen Wenliang would definitely fight in Hebei. If this was just Xu Xiang's intention, it would be easier, but it was obvious that Chen Wenliang came to take over his position, which meant that the emperor also meant this.

He was a little worried.

With his departure, the Hebei officialdom will usher in a major earthquake.

"I am in Wuyi, and I have any help. Even if I can't stand the old man, as long as the Duke Chen calls me, I will spare no effort!"

"Thank you, Mr. Hou. I'm afraid that you will really trouble Mr. Hou. Then, I should not stay in the door and refuse to accept it!" Chen Wenliang bowed and thanked him. "I wonder if Mr. Hou is willing to take up the position of consulting? It's also convenient for Wenliang to ask for advice at any time."

"You and I are both people who have received great kindness from Your Majesty, and I will see you when I say this." Hou Cheng shook his head. "Even if you don't give me this position to consult, I will help you with all my strength."

The court had to make major changes on the bureaucratic system, and had been discussing and quarreling at the center for a long time, because the interests of too many people were involved, the plan had not been implemented. With Hou Zhen's connections, he naturally understood whether it was the emperor or Xu Xiang, and was ready to adopt a bottom-up counter-force strategy. The experimental place he selected was Hebei.

Hou Zhen was unwilling to come to Hebei as this experimental field in his heart. Any experiment is always risky, but it would be fine if it succeeds, but it will naturally soar into the sky. If it fails, it will inevitably be messy. He has been in Hebei for many years, and there is no need to hide his feelings. If it is just Xu Xiang's intention, he will definitely object. This has nothing to do with his personal interests, it is purely because of his local feelings.

But the emperor's intentions were mixed here, which made Hou Zhen difficult to do.

I originally wanted to persuade Chen Wenliang to let him do it casually, but after a conversation, I found that this was a goal that I could not achieve at all. Chen Wenliang actually bet on his own future and wanted to do this.

Of course Chen Wenliang is not afraid.

Even if it fails, with his relationship with the emperor, he will be idle for several years and then back out again. However, if something goes wrong in Hebei, I am afraid that I will be unable to breathe in a while. I have already been chased by Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Henan and other places, and I am a little breathless. I will give you another blow. How can I do it?

Since he could not change the emperor's intentions and could not persuade Chen Wenliang, Hou Zhen could only pounce on him, hoping to use his prestige here for many years to help Chen Wenliang do this.

Seeing that the boss was willing to help, Chen Wenliang was overjoyed. "Mr. Hou, we will not compete for the first place in the national output value this year and next two years. At most, we will make them look at each other with admiration. No matter what kind of him is, he will let them eat dust behind our butts."
Chapter completed!