"The yellow flag and purple cover, the flags cover the sun, ah, Master, this is the sign of the arrival of the wise master." Mei Meng's thoughts were interrupted by a hoarse female voice not far away. She followed the sound and saw a pair of miserable-looking men and women in the middle of a tree.
The man is about fifty years old, with dark complexion, deep wrinkles, gray hair, a unkempt and knotted beard, and he has not washed himself in an unknown amount of time. The woman is young, with a round chin and a short philtrum. She looks thirteen or fourteen, holding a wooden stick in her hand.
What attracted Mei Meng the most was the girl's eyes, with large white pupils and dull eyes, obviously unable to see.
After the girl finished speaking, her master covered her mouth.
“You don’t even know what the occasion is and just talk nonsense.”
The girl said: "I said it, I said it."
"Long live my king" was shouted loudly.
Which one is not more "messy" than what she just said? Maybe he could even make the people happy and give their masters and apprentices a meal.
Mei Meng looked away when she heard this.
The auras of the master and apprentice are no different from ordinary people. Even though this apprentice is born special, the words he just said cannot be said by ordinary people who cannot read or write. She looked away, but the girl among the master and disciple turned her head to look in her direction, and then looked back.
The master asked in a low voice: "What are you looking at?"
The apprentice lowered his voice and said: "I'm not looking at anything."
The master also wanted to say that the cheers around him were deafening, and it seemed that even the tree trunks under his feet They were all shaken to the point of making movement. He looked up and saw that the army was approaching. Under the sun-blocking flags, the red figure at the head stood out, with a bright smile.
The other party is raising his hand to wave hello to both sides of the road.
It was Shen Tang who almost couldn't withstand the enthusiasm of the people.
This is the first time she has returned to the starting point of everything after being away for many years. She had thought that the local people would still remember her kindness, but she did not expect that they would respond with such enthusiasm. There was no end in sight for the overwhelming crowd, and there were still countless people hanging on the trees on the nearby mountains.
Shen Tang responded with a smile, while secretly chatting and asking: "Dayi and the others haven't moved the people elsewhere yet?"
Kang Guo and Gao Guo were completely at odds.
Wu Xian also personally led the troops and horses to the expedition.
Even if this battle does not result in the complete destruction of one side's country, it will still severely damage one side's vitality. No matter which one it is, Hayin County, as a border state between the two countries, will bear the brunt. Shen Tang felt sorry for his own territory, and of course Shen Tang couldn't bear to put the battlefield between the two countries in Heyin, but he failed to maintain the war and was pushed in by Gao Guo.
People still need to evacuate as a precaution.
Shen Tang raised his eyebrows and raised his eyes.
Could it be that the officials of Heyin County failed to convey the message properly?
According to the rules of Kang State, once an area becomes a battlefield, the government will call on the people in advance to relocate to avoid the war, and then provide appropriate subsidies after the war. Later, there will be support policies to help the people make up for the economic damage during the war. When it comes to people's livelihood, the people below have no reason not to cooperate. Now that there are so many people, it must be due to the inaction of the local government or low governance efficiency.
Shen Tang’s eyes were as sharp as a knife.
The governor of Heyin County, who had welcomed the army one day in advance, was sweating secretly.
said: "Back to my lord, the common people have already moved."
Shen Tang: "Then why are there so many people?"
"The common people heard that Master Wang is coming, Welcome him spontaneously."
Heyin County Governor regretted posting the notice.
He originally wanted to please.
Which king doesn’t want to see the common people welcoming each other?
The more people there are, the more it means that people’s hearts are on your side!
Even the faint-hearted tyrant likes this scene. There are many examples of officials below trying to please their superiors, beating gongs and drums from house to house and driving people out to act as extras. The king's reputation in Heyin does not need to be praised by the government, but he did not expect that so many people would come out.
Shen Tang still had a smile on his face, but his tone was not very happy.
"What should we do if there is a stampede with so many people?"
"I have sent people everywhere to maintain order." He thought that tens of thousands of people would come out, but who knew that almost all the people in Fugu City ran away When we came out, the security pressure was astonishingly high. I wanted to stop them midway but was afraid of riots, so I had no choice but to bite the bullet.
The only good thing is that Ha Yoon County is the only region that hosts large-scale events every year, such as lantern festivals and sports games. At first it was held alone, and then it was jointly held with nearby states and counties. It was very lively. After several years of training, I have accumulated a wealth of experience.
After hearing this, Shen Tang asked no more questions.
It’s best if you don’t make any mistakes. If you do, you should be held accountable.
The punishment may range from being demoted to an official, or the punishment may be beheaded.
Heyin County Sheriff saw the murderous intention behind Shen Tang's smile, and secretly worried about his life. He begged his grandfather to tell his grandmother, hoping that nothing would go wrong this time. In Kang State, he and Longwu County Sheriff were like half-brothers.
No, he is even more difficult than the latter.
Heyin County is the starting point for the king’s fortune, and his successor is Xu Jie, the head of the wealthy Xu family! Xu Jie was originally a white-bodied businessman who was looked down upon by others, but after Heyin County was handed over to him, it not only did not wither, but flourished, continuing the prosperity trend when the king was in office. The officials were clear and the administration was simple and the punishments were simple. One word to describe. Nowadays, as the third governor of Heyin County, one can imagine the great pressure. The assessment standards of the Ministry of Personnel are high and strict, and the supervisory censor comes to visit every now and then.
Sitting in this position, his hair is falling out every day.
Not to mention embezzlement and bribery to show off one's prestige. A complaint to the county government will make him a tremor. When he returns home, he will ask the children three times a day if they have been cheated. Don't accept things you shouldn't accept. Remember to keep a low profile. Be cautious in your actions.
However, he also plays tricks.
When a new official takes office, he will not do anything for the first time because he is afraid of screwing up.
Constantly follow the policies of the two former county magistrates, read more about the notes they left, and crane your neck from time to time to see what new money-making tricks the Longwu magistrate has come up with. Others feel for the stones to cross the river, but he felt for the Longwu County Sheriff to become an official.
Seize the opportunity to exchange governance experiences with other local officials.
Achieved Grade A in the Ministry of Personnel Assessment for three consecutive years.
He only needs two more years to get promoted.
Heyin County Sheriff watched Shen Tang put a garland of velvet flowers on his head, and a few sour bubbles could not help but pop up in his heart. The Lord has been in charge of Heyin County for two years and has been away for nine years. The local people still cherish his kindness. I have stayed in Heyin for three years, and I don't know if so many people will remember him well when I am transferred elsewhere once the two-year period is over? Extremely envious.
The crowd burst into loud cheers.
Listen carefully and there are people shouting and laughing almost crazy.
"The Lord wears it, the Lord wears my flower——"
People nearby cast envious glances, congratulations, and flattery. Velvet flowers, a specialty of Ha Yoon County, have grown to new heights in recent years, and the variety of them is dizzying. Local women may not know how to wash and cook, but they must know this craft. The velvet flowers produced here are not only sold well in Kang State, but are also very popular with dignitaries in other countries.
Shen Tang put the garland on her head that she caught casually. This unintentional move made the garland style become a long-lasting hot style. The wreath maker can also become a hot upstart in the industry, and her orders may not be scheduled until three to five years later.
This section of the road is not going fast because there are too many people.
Hayin County Sheriff has never felt that time is as long as it is today. The only thing that is fortunate is that God and God heard his humble prayers. Except for a dozen unlucky people who fell from the tree and broke their legs, there was nothing else. ACCIDENT. As for the mess left behind by the crowd, it's a minor matter. Just send someone to clean it up later.
Shen Tang stayed at the county mansion for half a day.
I spent most of my time asking the governor of Heyin County.
Heyin County Sheriff: "..."
The king of the country condescended to teach you to test his political achievements. Hahaha, I don’t know whether to laugh or cry about this. Fortunately, I was quite diligent as an official on weekdays and knew the policies of various places in the country. I finally didn't make a fool of myself and didn't give the king a chance to kill him.
Shen Tang said: "Well, you did a good job." Hearing this, the Heyin County Sheriff knew that this year's official assessment was stable! He clenched his fists in excitement! First class, definitely first class, first class for four years! What does Longwu County Sheriff want to compare with himself?
The composition of the cultural fortunes of Kangguo officials was relatively complex.
Part of it is basic cultural education, which is distributed along with the salary, and the rest is linked to political performance assessment, of which the Ministry of Civil Affairs assessment score accounts for 30%. A grade A in the Ministry of Personnel Assessment means that this part of the cultural talent can be fully obtained, and you can be promoted after the five-year term.
Promotion or not is the second best thing.
What matters is literary luck!
The governor of Heyin County is considered a veteran of the Three Kingdoms. He first served as an official in the State of Xin, then in the State of Geng, and now makes his home in the State of Kang.
The cultural fortune gained from serving in Kangguo was more than ten times better than before! The first two old clubs were not only stingy, but also ran a deficit in the country's fortunes. If the royal family and nobles are not enough to divide it, who can take the turn of other officials?
It is usually a symbolic send-off.
Kang is different, Wen Yun is so generous!
As long as the posts are on the staff, you can get them. If you do more things and make beautiful political achievements, you will get more cultural luck. Literary luck can not only be used for one's own cultivation, but can also be traded to benefit others.
The Lord has personally affirmed that Governor Heyin will not have to worry this year.
Shen Tang noticed his twisted expression that wanted to laugh but was restrained.
He laughed and said: "So happy?"
Heyin County Sheriff said honestly: "The Lord has opened the mouth of the golden mouth. The officials in the Ministry of Personnel can no longer make things difficult for me this year. I am happy."
The official department among the three provinces and six departments of Kang was the most difficult to deal with.
Everything he does is done slowly.
I don’t know if he learned from Luan Gongyi, the official minister. Every year, the official department must put a lot of thought into the assessment and make revisions. If the official department is unhappy, they will call you back. There are also smart colleagues who want to falsify their political performance, but without exception they are all discovered.
Hayin County Sheriff starts to suffer from insomnia every year at the end of the year.
Shen Tang: "...they also act impartially."
The Ministry of Personnel is responsible for the transfer assessment of officials, and it is also the department most prone to problems. Shen Tang has kept a close eye on it these years, and every day It was also her instruction to increase the difficulty of the assessment this time. However, the officials did not know about this and kept blaming Luan Gongyi on his head...
Luan Xin reacted slowly and simply admitted it if he couldn't argue.
Heyin County Sheriff reacted and quickly confessed.
When the leader of the country said that the officials were not good, he was so happy that he got dizzy.
Fortunately, Shen Tang did not pursue the matter.
Some important military intelligence matters were already piled on her desk. Shen Tang stayed up late at night to fight, and she had to refill the lamp twice before she could finish reading them.
In addition to the personal expedition of Wu Xian of Gaoguo, the army arrived at Yiru, and the soldiers and horses of Tianhai responded to each other, forming a pincer attack on Heyin, there was also news about the Southwest Gods Association. This part of the content is mainly about a woman named "Mei Meng".
"Mei Meng?"
"Isn't this the lady that Shou Sheng has been talking about for several years?"
Shen Tang is not worried that Lu Jue will hold him back or that this lady will cause trouble - the former Impossible, she dared to be so sure because she had a secret letter from Lu Jue about capturing Mei Meng; the latter was somewhat possible, because the destruction of Kang State was not in the interest of Qi State. What Qi Guo wanted to see most was that Kang Guo was exhausted and wasted its troops with Bei Mo and Gao Guo. It would be better for all three to lose.
However, the Northern Desert has fallen, leaving only a high country.
What would Qi Guo think when he saw the current situation?
Help Gao Guo deal with her?
But the country of Qi is so far apart that water from afar cannot quench the thirst of those nearby. The help provided was limited, and Shen Tang would be completely offended, so it was better to change the plan. According to the memorial sent by Qishan, Mei Meng appeared here with the purpose of perfecting the way of scribes...
Shen Tang had to suspect——
This matter may have something to do with Kang Gao Is it related to the war between the two countries?
Thinking of this, she thought of Luan Xin.
He is the only one in Kang State who can accurately know the intelligence of other people's scribes. If Mei Meng's purpose can be determined, we can make plans as soon as possible. So, Shen Tang sent a secret order to Qin Li, asking Luan Xin, the Minister of Civil Affairs, to come over as soon as possible...
After being almost busy, Shen Tang was ready to take a rest.
It was less than three hours before dawn.
At this moment, there was a commotion outside.
Shen Tang heard the noise coming from outside the county mansion.
"What happened outside?"
Because the people of Fugu City sent their specialties to the county government, the avenue in front of the county government house was not under martial law, and ordinary people could come and go when they came to give gifts. But as it gets darker, the gift-giving craze has dissipated. It's already midnight, why is there still someone coming here?
After Shen Tang finished speaking, someone came in to reply.
There is a pair of beggars making trouble outside.
"A beggar?"
Shen Tang was curious when he heard this. There is a special place to help beggars in Fugu City. If someone is found begging in the city, they will be sent there to be placed and given a job to learn a craft or be given a job. Unless they are too young or too old, they can generally be self-reliant.
Just now, Sheriff Heyin boasted to himself that there had been no new beggars in Fugu City for two consecutive years, but he was slapped in the face in the blink of an eye?
Shen Tang asked: "What's the fuss about?"
"I said I wanted to see the Lord."
The guards were preparing to take them to a resettlement center.
"Meet me?" Shen Tang went out, "Then meet me."
Anyway, there is nothing to do now. She also wanted to know whether the Ha Yin County Sheriff was deceiving and whether what she saw was what he wanted her to see. A pair of grandsons and grandsons come to visit, and they may have something to hide.
Shen Tang’s eyes grew colder.
The grandfather and grandson were brought in, their expressions were still a little confused, as if they did not expect that they could really see the leader of a country.
Seeing Shen Tang, who was still wearing red clothes, he saluted one after another.
"Do you have any secrets?"
Shen Tang got straight to the point.
The grandfather and grandson were stunned again: "There is no secret."
Shen Tang asked: "Then what do you want to see me for?"
The girl among them stepped forward, raising her hands in the air.
This move shocked the guards into drawing their swords.
The white-eyed girl said: "The king has the spirit of an emperor."
Shen Tang: "Well, that's it?"
She has heard similar compliments over the years. Calluses on ears.
The girl with white eyes: "But there are many dangers, surrounded by tigers and wolves."
Shen Tang asked with great interest: "How can we solve it?"
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