Xia Yan and Yan Song were indeed trying their best to prevent Yang Cong from making a comeback.

However, they were a little overestimated by their ability to talk about things with the Fire Dragon Car.

They didn't understand this thing at all, so how could it stump Yang Cong?

What kind of Fire Dragon Car can't carry too many people, and the Holy Driving will be dangerous, which is simply nonsense.

Yang Cong even said that it was fine to carry 100,000 troops at one time. Jiajing was naturally relieved. He nodded slightly and said, "Well, okay, you can repair this railway as much as you see. In short, you must build the railway for me within two years. As for the prefectures along the way, you can just take the Minister of Rites and the Right Deputy Chief Inspector of the Censorate as the governor of the three provinces of Northern Zhili, Henan and Huguang. In this way, they should cooperate with each other, right?"

This means that Yang Cong returns. When Xia Yan and Yan Song hear this, their faces dimmed.

At this moment, they could not stop it, because Yang Cong had already captured Jiajing's desire to return to Chengtian Mansion to commemorate the Empress Dowager. If they block such a thing, Jiajing would probably be angry.

They could only look at Yang Cong expressionlessly and welcome the strong rival to appear again.

Unexpectedly, Yang Cong said with a bitter face: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid the governor of these three provinces will not be able to take office, because the ministers have too much work and really have no time."

ah?

This guy actually gave such a good chance to come back!

How is that possible?

When Xia Yan and Yan Song heard this, they couldn't help but look suspicious on their faces. Could this guy want to be pretentious and let the emperor give more benefits?

Jiajing also said with a puzzled look on his face: "Oh, what are you so busy with?"

Of course, Yang Cong was not pretentious. He really didn't want to come back at this time because he was still waiting to see Xia Yan and Yan Song fight fiercely.

He thought about it and then explained: "The biggest thing is the final compilation of "Theory of Understanding and Knowledge". This book has been delayed for more than ten years, and I really don't want to delay it anymore."

When Jiajing heard this, he couldn't help but speak. "Theory of Investigating Things and Knowing" was a masterpiece of history, and even he was a little addicted to reading it. Moreover, he also put forward a lot of revisions, hoping that Yang Cong could add his influence, and Yang Cong also did it one by one.

If this book can be published, then Emperor Jiajing's "beautiful reputation" will definitely be passed down to future generations.

Yang Cong is right. This book has been delayed for more than ten years. Can it be delayed?

Jiajing thought about it, then gritted his teeth and said, "Slow work produces meticulous work. This book has been edited for more than ten years, and it is not bad for the past two years. Besides, you can also think carefully when you became the governor of the three provinces. Perhaps it is not necessarily possible that you can edit it more excitingly."

This means that he insisted on Yang Cong as the governor of the three provinces. It seems that Jiajing is really anxious to return to Chengtian Mansion to pay tribute to his old mother. He doesn't even care about the great works like "Theory of Investigating Things and Learning to Know".

No, Master, you can still let Yang Cong edit the book.

Xia Yan and Yan Song were shouting in their hearts, but they did not dare to say anything because they all knew that disobeying Jiajing's wishes would inevitably backfire.

They could only watch Yang Cong return by taking advantage of the opportunity of railway construction.

Unexpectedly, Yang Cong still said with a bitter face: "Emperor, even if this "Theory of Investigating Things and Knowing" can be delayed, the Weichens and his students cannot be delayed, especially Hai Rui, who is about the same age as Weichens, is still just a juren at this moment. Weichens still want to carefully train and strive to get him to be the winner as soon as possible and serve the country."

Hai Rui and other disciples not far away almost rolled their eyes when they heard this. Mentor, what nonsense are you talking about!

You know, in the past six months, Yang Cong has basically not taught them much, and he has completely let them go to "study themselves".

Yang Cong may think that he has taught almost everything he should teach, and the rest is basically up to a few students to figure out the rest. He cannot guarantee that all of these students can be the top scorer in high school, and at least it is not a problem to get a top scorer in the second grade.

Of course, Jiajing didn’t know that Yang Cong was making excuses. It is indeed very important to teach disciples. But no matter how important it is, is it important that I can pay tribute to my mother?

He said a little impatiently: "This reading is mainly about yourself. What's the use of being a teacher? If you are not at ease, you can bring them by your side to teach, and it will not delay their."

This doesn't work either?

It seems that I can only use my trump card!

Yang Cong said a little embarrassedly: "This, Master, you also know that Ling'er and Zhen'er are pregnant. Weichen has been running around for many years and has not taken good care of them. At this time, Weichen will run out again, which is really a bit sorry for them."

Jiajing naturally knew that Lu Ling'er had shown off in front of him several times with her belly.

As the saying goes, "There are three kinds of unfilial things, and no descendants are the greatest." Yang Cong has been working around for the Ming Dynasty over the years, and even no descendants have been born. He has really made great sacrifices. At this time, for the sake of "private affairs", he forced him to leave his home and become the governor of the three provinces. Is it appropriate?

Jiajing thought of Lu Ling'er's eyes rolling, and he couldn't help but feel nervous. If he had dismantled Yang Cong at this time, this girl might have how to "tie" him.

He hesitated again because Lu Ling'er was really a little "unable to provoke".

Seeing this, Yang Cong hurriedly hit the railway while it was hot: "Your Majesty, the railway construction does not require the Wei minister to supervise it personally. As long as you can send someone with a good help, the effect will be the same. There is no problem in building the railway to Chengtian Mansion within two years."

When Jiajing heard this, he was stunned.

Yes, there is more than Yang Cong, the only one who is capable in the world. Besides, building a railway is not about resisting the invasion of the Tartars or destroying pirates and Japanese pirates. Relatively speaking, building a railway is relatively simple, and sending a similar official should be able to do it.

He was a little stubborn and subconsciously thought that only Yang Cong could do this. In fact, this was not the case at all.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but say embarrassedly: "Well, do you have any suitable candidate?"

Although it is better to send a similar official to this matter, Jiajing felt that it would be better to ask Yang Cong to recommend it, because to put it bluntly, Yang Cong was the leader. If you can't cooperate well with Yang Cong, it would probably be a bit difficult to repair the railway within two years.

Upon hearing this, Yang Cong said without hesitation: "I think that Guangxi Governor Hu Zongxian is qualified to do this position. I know Lord Hu quite well. He is very serious and meticulous in his work. Whether it is to destroy Japanese pirates and pirates or subdue Annan Mo's family, he has made great contributions. Unfortunately, he was implicated by Weichen and has not received promotion yet. Weichen is really sorry. Master, do you think he can succeed?"

Hu Zongxian?

Jiajing is not very clear about this guy's ability, but Yang Cong said it was right. It seemed that when he wiped out pirates and Japanese pirates and subdued Annan Mo's family, this guy had both made great efforts. I guess his ability should be pretty good.

The most important thing is that this guy is Yang Cong’s man, and it is definitely no problem for the two to cooperate.

Thinking of this, Jiajing nodded slowly and said, "Okay, I will promote Hu Zongxian to the right deputy chief envoy of the Censorate, and the governor of the three provinces of Northern Zhili, Henan and Huguang, and be responsible for railway construction."

Xia Yan and Yan Song couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when they heard this.

It turns out that Yang Cong is really determined to retire. He doesn't want such a good chance to make a comeback. He should really not want to be in the officialdom anymore.

As for Hu Zongxian, he was just a small governor, and he was incomparable to Yang Cong, and they didn't take it seriously.

Unexpectedly, Yang Cong looked at them and bowed, "I bet my courage and beg the emperor to give Lord Hu another title of Minister of Works. Because when building railways, there were also involves building bridges and opening roads, and no one was familiar with this, but the Ministry of Works has many relevant officials. Therefore, I beg the emperor to give Lord Hu another title of Minister of Works to facilitate his actions."

This was just a little meaning, and Jiajing nodded without hesitation.

When Xia Yan and Yan Song heard this, their faces were so ashamed that they blushed slightly.

This guy Yang Cong secretly disgusted them.
Chapter completed!