After Transmigration: Building a Kingdom in Turbulent Times

Every item is extremely costly, and coupled with the fact that he basically cannot produce anything for the family, he often sells off family assets for his hobbies. So after selling them off, only a few ancestral lands are left, just enough for the family to live on.

He is reserved by nature and originally did not want to come to Luoyang. However, Zhao Hanzhang sent people to invite him several times. He Xun also personally wrote a letter asking him to come to Luoyang to meet Zhao Hanzhang, and Zhou Qi also took the time to visit him personally.

But what truly moved Ji Zhan and prompted him to start his journey to Luoyang was the gazette predicting the solar eclipse on the first of February.

Ji Zhan packed his bags immediately upon seeing the gazette that same day and embarked on his journey the next day. He missed the total solar eclipse in Luoyang but saw the annular eclipse in Yu State.

After arriving in Luoyang, he mingled with He Xun and others and was unwilling to take up a government position.

Yet at this moment, he changed his mind and said to He Xun and Gu Rong, "I will enter government service."

He Xun stroked his beard and laughed, "I will also enter government service."

Gu Rong hesitated for a moment, "Then, should I also enter government service?"

He Xun then burst into laughter, throwing his arms around the shoulders of the two, joyfully saying, "Together, together, as friends under one government, as colleagues above, finally fulfilling our youthful ambition."

Gu Rong and Ji Zhan couldn’t help but laugh.

Zhao Hanzhang has been inviting the people to Luoyang for half a year, and the three finally agreed to enter government service. She couldn’t be more pleased.

The positions were already pre-arranged. As soon as they showed interest, Zhao Hanzhang immediately instructed Ji Yuan to issue the appointments.

Ji Yuan handed her the written appointment documents for her to seal and asked, "Should He Xun be one of the examiners for the recruitment exam in autumn this year?"

Zhao Hanzhang: "You also think he is suitable, sir?"

Ji Yuan nodded slightly, "In terms of knowledge, Zhao Cheng and he are comparable, but in terms of Confucianism and etiquette, no one in the world can surpass him. The girl certainly wants He Xun in Luoyang to appoint him as Minister of Rites, doesn’t she?"

Zhao Hanzhang couldn’t help laughing, "You know me well, sir. But this matter is not urgent. After all, he has just joined the court, and we need to coordinate well first before giving him this position."

Ji Yuan said, "The local matters are almost settled. Ming Yu and Zu Ti are returning to the Capital City at the beginning of the month. Has the girl thought about how to arrange Zu Ti?"

Zhao Hanzhang: "I originally wanted to keep him in Luoyang as Minister of War. Among the military generals, capable of sitting in this position, besides General Beigong, only he fits."

"But I am also uneasy about leaving Jizhou to others."

Ji Yuan said, "Zhao Shen has made significant contributions in this southern expedition. Why not let him undergo training outside?"

Zhao Hanzhang shook her head, "He is not suitable, at least not at this moment."

"Shi Le is like a leading wolf, with a bunch of wolf cubs under him. Zhao Shen would not be able to handle them in Jizhou."

Ji Yuan frowned, "Does Shi Le have rebellious intentions?"

"He doesn’t," Zhao Hanzhang smiled involuntarily, "Sir, within this state, conflict between counties is inevitable, be it for population, land, or various resources, not to mention the states against each other?"

"Beigong Chun is pure-hearted and does not engage in such disputes, but he is skilled in both combat and complaints. Shi Le also knows I prefer General Beigong, so he dares not provoke him, but he has been eyeing territory in Jizhou and would do the same with Zu Ti. I feel assured when they are neighbors. If it were Zhao Shen, I’d be worried three hundred and sixty days a year," Zhao Hanzhang shook her head, "No, I fear for my life."

Ji Yuan called out in disapproval, "Girl!"

"Alright, alright, ha-ha-ha, I misspoke."

Ji Yuan’s face improved somewhat, "Zhao Shen cannot stay in the Capital City forever, can he? To use him, you must send him out for training; otherwise, how could he eventually match the position of Minister of War?"

Zhao Hanzhang nodded, "He has to be placed outside but not urgently for now; he is still young, so what’s the rush?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan carefully looked at her expression and asked quietly, "You already have a plan. May I ask where you intend to send him?"

Zhao Hanzhang looked up and gave him a slight smile, then stood up and walked to the map hanging on the wall, pointing to the bottom, "What does Mr. Ji think of this place?"

Ji Yuan looked at the position she pointed and was speechless for a while, "Girl, you are formidable. I wonder how Governor Zhao will react."

Is Zhao Ming aware that Zhao Hanzhang plans to send his son to such a wild place like Guangzhou?

Zhao Hanzhang, hands on her hips, looked at the map with great satisfaction, "I think it’s the most suitable place for him."

It can hone his will, train his military and governance abilities, and provide an outlet for his hobbies.