When Xu Changqing went to the Shangshu Province to see Fu Yuzhi, he glanced at the chairs next to where the guests were sitting. There were three teacups that were still slightly steaming. They all looked like they had taken a sip without waiting for two sips.
Obviously, there were still people here just now, but those people left in a hurry, and Fu Yuzhi didn't even have time to order someone to put away the tea cups.
"Master Fu." Xu Changqing withdrew his gaze, raised his hand to Yuzhi, and smiled broadly.
Although they are both provincial magistrates and have the same level, their statuses are still different. Xu Changqing, who is the provincial magistrate under his subordinate, must first salute and greet Fu Yuzhi, the provincial magistrate of Shangshu, no matter from any aspect and angle.
Fu Yuzhi also had a smile on her face, and she also cupped her hands and said politely: "Master Xu is here, come on, please sit down."
After inviting Xu Changqing to sit down on the other side, Fu Yuzhi ordered tea to be served.
The two of them chatted about some very useless things. When the people below brought the tea, Xu Changqing took a polite sip and immediately got to the point without hesitation.
"Master Fu, since His Highness's southern tour, although all government affairs have been running normally, there has suddenly been a wave of unhealthy trends, and many bad remarks have been rampant, involving the lord of the vassal, and even His Highness the Crown Prince.
Does Mr. Fu know?"
There was no surprise on Fu Yuzhi's face.
When he knew that Xu Changqing was coming, he knew what Xu Changqing's purpose was.
Raising his hand to stroke his beard, Fu Yuzhi frowned and said solemnly: "I have indeed heard some speculations. They are indeed very irresponsible, and most of them are conspiracy theories..."
"That's right!"
Xu Changqing said solemnly: "These bad remarks have spread so much over a period of time. It is obvious that someone with intentions wants to disrupt the imperial court. As ministers, we must not turn a blind eye and must take some measures."
Fu Yuzhi smiled and said to Xu Changqing: "Mr. Xu's words are naturally good, but if you have your mouth on other people, how can you control what everyone says? Even if you don't say it in front of your face, you may say it behind your back.
If we work harder, it will not be able to curb the gossip, but will make it seem like it is being concealed, which is even worse."
Xu Changqing turned slightly sideways and said to Yuzhi: "It is precisely this matter that is difficult to handle, so I approached Mr. Fu for help."
Fu Yuzhi smiled bitterly and said: "Master Xu, you don't have to be like this. You and I are officials in the same dynasty, and the Shangshu Province and the Menxia Province complement each other, so we should help each other."
Seeing that Fu Yuzhi talked for a long time but didn't talk about anything practical, Xu Changqing decided to take another step forward.
He said sincerely: "Master Fu, it is not a good thing for King Wu or His Highness at this time. If there are too many rumors, even lies will become true. What's more, for some people,
It doesn't matter whether the matter is true or false, as long as there is a reason to do something. If the vassal king is in chaos, how will King Wu manage the fiefdom? The court cannot sit idly by and ignore it."
Fu Yuzhi frowned and looked at Xu Changqing with flickering eyes.
Xu Changqing's words indeed touched on his pain point.
He and Xu Changqing must cooperate on this matter, otherwise it will be no good for him.
Chapter completed!