Before we knew it, it was late spring in March, and spring was warm and flowers bloomed. The entire Fen River thawed, and more and more boats on the river were getting up day by day.

Xia Xu led troops to patrol the border in February, from Daizhou to Prefecture, and passed several states in a month, which caused both the Khitan and Dangxiang to be nervous. Especially after the failure of the Khitan attack on Dangxiang, the relations between the two countries broke down and they were particularly concerned about the military mobilization of Song. This move also caused controversy between the court and the central government, and eventually supported Xia Xu's actions, and was transferred from the Hedong Road Marshal to Hebei and served as the Hebei Road Marshal.

Upon receiving the news, Xia Feng ordered Du Zhongxiao to return to Bingzhou from Datong Supervisor and hand over the money-making affairs to Li Gui, the magistrate of Jiaocheng.

Entering the city from Kaiyuan Gate in the south of the city, Du Zhongxiao rode on the horse, looking at the green willow trees on the roadside, and there were many pedestrians on the road, feeling like a different world. Datongjian is located among the mountains and is very remote. He hasn't seen such a prosperous and lively scene for a long time.

When he arrived at the prefecture, Du Zhongxiao went straight to Xia Shu's residence and asked the officials to report to him.

In the flower hall, Xia Feng looked at Du Zhongxiao who came in and stood up and said, "The Datong Supervisory Commission has been hard for several months. You have made money there and solved many problems. Now you are in Bingzhou Zhengtong Renhe, and you have made a lot of efforts."

Du Zhongxiao hurriedly said that he didn't dare to greet Xia Shu.

The guest and host were seated, and Xia Shuo was straightforward: "The court transferred me to Hebei Road as the commander and also the master of Daming Mansion. I originally wanted to take you with you and sign a verdict for Daming Mansion, but I don't want to be rejected by the court. Alas, you should stay in Bingzhou for a few more days."

Du Zhongxiao was surprised. The court rarely opposed the commander of the border, such as Xia Shu, who was a ruling officer, especially the signing of the verdict. He hurriedly asked: "My husband, it is a common practice for the commander of the border, why did the court reject it?"

Xia Feng sighed: "The envoy of the Cao Cao was Shi Changyan, saying that you set up a fur yard in Bingzhou and made new money. All kinds of actions will be of great use to the court, so you should not move. These days, the court has obtained your new iron coins. The important officials think it is of great use and can promote the whole country and allow you to improve the money method here."

Du Zhongxiao had nothing to say, and was a little confused for a moment. Could it be that he had any mistakes in being able to do it? If he followed Xia Shu to Daming Mansion, even though he was still signing a judgment, the official would always be promoted to one level and two levels. Now he stayed in Bingzhou, wouldn’t he missed the opportunity to be promoted?

Xia Xun said: "You have been in Bingzhou for half a year and have achieved great success. I have written to the court and my official position will be promoted. Just be at ease. When the matter in Bingzhou is finished, I will find a way to transfer you to Daming Mansion."

Du Zhongxiao thanked him, but said in his heart, since my official position has been promoted, what else can I do in Daming Mansion? Xia Shu appreciates himself, but he does not appreciate Xia Shu. Under his command, he has been running around for the past six months, but he has not done much in his job.

After asking Du Zhongxiao how many months he was in the Datong Supervisory Office, Xia Xun said: "The person I came to Bingzhou later was Zheng Shilang, the former Shaanxi Provincial Administration. He was a straightforward person and was extremely strict in the control of the emperor. You should be careful."

Du Zhongxiao hurriedly bowed to thank him. Xia Shu said this sincerely, and Du Zhongxiao thanked him sincerely. Zheng Jian has been an official for decades and is famous for not fearing the powerful. In the case of Feng Shiyuan, a minor official in the capital, he overthrew several prime ministers and dozens of important officials involved. Moreover, he has a characteristic: whenever ordinary people have conflicts with wealthy families, he will be determined to deal with wealthy families.

This is a good official, but not a good boss. Du Zhongxiao suddenly wanted to follow Xia Su again. He built a fur yard in Bingzhou, which led to the development of the local economy. But intuitively, the ones who benefited the most were the big merchants and wealthy families in the city. In the eyes of this Minister Zheng, he was afraid that he would not be welcomed. Xia Su might have heard some news and specifically reminded Du Zhongxiao.

The two chatted for a long time before Du Zhongxiao said goodbye to Xia Su and left. After leaving his residence, he saw the sunset in the sky, which shone with thousands of rays of light. Du Zhongxiao was lost for a moment. Compared with Zheng Jian, Xia Su was undoubtedly a good official. Xia Su was greedy for money, had many power and tricks, and was insidious. It was just two extremes with the upright Zheng Jian. But as a subordinate, Du Zhongxiao really didn't want to meet such an official. He had a thousand years of memory and could do some practical things, but in terms of self-cultivation, he could not compare with such a decent official, and even had many problems in his eyes.

These are two different concepts. Du Zhongxiao pays more attention to the performance of officials rather than caring about the personal ethics of officials. For Zheng Jian, political achievements are of course important, and private ethics cannot be ignored. The requirements for subordinates are too strict.

Tao Shiqi and Shiqilang were outside the door. Seeing Du Zhongxiao's face a little bad, they hurriedly asked, "Official, is there anything wrong with it?"

Du Zhongxiao shook his head: "It's nothing. Xianggong Xia is going to be transferred to Hebei Road and will no longer work in Bingzhou."

Tao Shiqi said: "Has Xiang Gong Xia been promoted? Has that official promoted?"

"Along the border three roads, Hedong Road is in the middle and has the lowest status. Xia Xianggong went to Hebei, so it can be said that he was promoted. As for me, because the court was discussing new iron coins, I would not follow him to Hebei and still serve as an official in Bingzhou."

Tao Shiqi nodded, but couldn't think of any name. On the other hand, Shisanlang heard that Du Zhongxiao was not promoted and was a little disappointed, and whispered: "The official has been an official in Bingzhou. He has done so many great things, but he has not promoted him no matter how many officials have been promoted."

Du Zhongxiao smiled and said, "What do you think? Is it easy to promote an official? How many people are old and are all officials who are in charge of office, and they are all random thoughts!"

As the few people spoke, they left Zicheng. After staying in the deep mountains for a long time, they finally returned to the prosperous place of Bingzhou, and they couldn't help but want to find a lively place to have a drink. There are four gates in Luocheng, Bingzhou, but the streets opposite the four gates are not the same, but several "Ding" roads. After the north gate of Zicheng, it is the North Gate of Luocheng, which is facing Huaide Gate. The three of them have nothing to do, so they head north along Beimen Main Street.

Not long after walking, I suddenly caught up with someone from behind and saluted in front of Du Zhongxiao: "I heard that the official returned to the city, and the young man waited outside the state yamen and saw no one. I heard that someone would catch up with the official again."

When Du Zhongxiao saw that it was Kang Chengdong, a fur businessman from Northland that he met several months ago, and said to him: "What's the matter with me when the official is in charge?"

Kang Chengdong looked around and pointed to a colorful corridor in the north and said, "It is the famous Chunfeng Tower in the city. Don't refuse the officials. The younger one is there to be a host and ask the officials to drink."

As he said that, Kang Chengdong bowed repeatedly and invited Du Zhongxiao. Du Zhongxiao was about to take Tao Shiqi and Shisanlang to drink, but he did not refuse and went to Chunfeng Tower with Kang Chengdong. He sat down on a pavilion by the window on the second floor. Kang Chengdong picked up the best wine and food and ordered a table, and sat down with guests and hosts.

After three rounds of drinking, Du Zhongxiao said to Kang Chengdong: "Mr., what's the matter? You can say now."

Kang Chengdong sighed: "The official left the city for several months, but he didn't know that the yard was in chaos and he saw that the business could not be completed!"

Du Zhongxiao was surprised: "Where is such a thing? I asked people that the business in the cargo yard has always been booming, why can't the business be completed?"
Chapter completed!