880 Gratitude and Love (1/2)

Chapter 880 – Gratitude and Love

The China region that had just calmed down not long ago was stirred by the Great Xia Dynasty bidding and recruitment notices. As the person who caused all this commotion, Ouyang Shuo was not bothered.

That was because on the 6th month, 1st day, Zhen An Prefecture Governor Mulan Yue finally reached Shanhai City. Until she met Ouyang Shuo, she was still unsure of why she was summoned to the city.

”King Brother!”

Within the Imperial Reading Room, Mulan Yue bowed.

Out of all the officials in the dynasty, only Mulan Yue could call Ouyang Shuo in such a manner.

”Sit.” Ouyang Shuo smiled; he felt a lot of emotions when he looked at the young girl in front of him. In a short few years, that cute little girl had grown up and was shining bright.

Although the two of them did not meet up regularly, they were like siblings. Counting the time, Mulan Yue's parents should have already left Mars and were on their way to Planet Hope.

After talking causally, Ouyang Shuo got to the topic, ”Do you want a change in environment?”

Mulan Yue was stunned. Then she rolled her eyes and said, ”King Brother wants me to work in the city? That's great.” If she came to work in the city, she could see Ouyang Shuo often, so she naturally liked that.

Ever since she became the Zhen An Prefecture Governor, the Imperial Court had ruled that the officials could not leave their land for no reason. Hence, Mulan Yue had really little chance to return to Shanhai City.

It was not for no reason that Mulan Yue asked that.

As an experienced Governor, Mulan Yue was familiar with the matters of the Imperial Court. The Imperial Court was spreading that the cabinet was interested in having a swap in roles between officials in the court and working in the various lands.

Such a cross appointment was really beneficial to the dynasty. As for whether the actions of the cabinet were under the instructions of the king or not, outsiders would not know.

Ouyang Shuo smiled, ”Your news is really fresh.” He paused and continued, ”I summoned you here not to ask you to work in the city but because I hope you can be the Provincial Governor of Morocco. Are you willing to bear this worry for your brother?”

”Ah?” Mulan Yue's eyes widened. She was not prepared for this at all. Only after a while did she hesitate and say, ”I'm willing to work at Morocco, but I do not think I can become the Provincial Governor. Sister Bai Hua had not become a Provincial Governor yet.”

After hearing those words, Tsing Yi could not help but take a look at Ouyang Shuo.

Ouyang Shuo smiled, ”Do not worry. Bai Hua has her own arrangements. Morocco Province is alone overseas, and I need someone I can trust there. I've thought about it, and you're the most suitable person for the role.”

When Mulan Yue heard those words, a sweet smile appeared on her face. However, as she still lacked confidence, she said, ”Let me think about it?”

Ouyang Shuo waved his hands resolutely, ”What are you thinking about? Do not worry, I will not let you fight alone.”

”You should know Zhaoqing Prefecture Governor Du Sijing, right? I'm ready to make Du Sijing the Administration Director of Morocco Province. Apart from that, you can move over officials from Zhen An Prefecture that you want.”

To be able to bring people working with her over to a new appointment showed how much Ouyang Shuo doted on Mulan Yue.

Mulan Yue was filled with gratitude. She knew that Ouyang Shuo was purposely developing her. Thinking about that, she decided, ”Since Brother trusts me, I'll give it a shot.”

”Great, that's the Yue Yue I know.”

”En.”

Mulan Yue nodded her head solemnly. She set her heart to running Morocco Province well and not letting down Ouyang Shuo.

Ouyang Shuo continued, ”Pack up, you head for Morocco Province. I'll let Jiang Shang accompany you. Rabat City and Shanhai City are connected, so I will allow you to come back when you're free.”

”Thank you King Brother for your good grace.”

Mulan Yue got up and respectfully bowed.

...

That afternoon, under the accompaniment of Jiang Shang, Mulan Yue proceeded toward Morocco Province. At the same time, Mulan Yue and Du Sijing's appointment decrees were spread to all the provinces through the relay.

Based on the Imperial Court official system, a Provincial Governor was listed as a primary Grade 3 official whilst a Prefecture Governor was a secondary grade 5 official. Mulan Yue was just promoted 5 ranks, so to say that she was sitting on a rocket was not an exaggeration.

All of a sudden, there were people who felt envious, some felt jealous, and some started making conspiracy theories. Even Bai Hua could not help but be affected in her heart.

Mulan Yue became the first Provincial Governor, jumping to become a superstar in the Imperial Court.

Luckily, Morocco was located overseas, so news was not clear. As a result, although there was uproar, it was not enough to cause many waves. If Mulan Yue was the Chuannan Province Provincial Governor, her appointment would not have passed.

At the very least, the cabinet would not approve it.

After sending Mulan Yue away, Ouyang Shuo immediately contacted Cabinet Deputy Kou Zhun, who was still in Morocco. He wrote that regarding the appointments of officials in Morocco to listen to the views of Mulan Yue.

For the two of them to discuss would be disrespectful for Mulan Yue as Provincial Governor. With Kou Zhun's intelligence, he would definitely understand what Ouyang Shuo was getting at.