Chapter 55: The Sheriff Xiao Family
In addition, the Sheriff’s Office had no plan to send troops to attack Tengya Mountain in the end.
Song Changming only heard Liang Chuanshan mention that for this matter, there had actually been several heated discussions among the officials and generals within the governor's mansion.
Some advocated sending troops to suppress bandits, while others issued words to stop other plans.
It wasn't until the county magistrate made the final decision and made a final decision, not knowing what his intentions were, that the matter was considered final and settled.
After that, although they did not plan to send troops to attack the bandits, in order to prevent this incident from happening again, the four gates of the county were heavily guarded.
Identity checks for entry and exit and information verification have become more rigorous.
At the same time, the daily tasks of the patrol departments in the major urban areas where Song Changming was located were also slightly more arduous.
Not only must patrols be intensified, but all streets and alleys must be well controlled, and the population must be thoroughly checked from time to time. Once a suspicious person is found, a follow-up investigation must be carried out and even a suspect may be arrested on the spot.
After the Directorate-General of Public Security issued a series of rules and tasks, the results were indeed remarkable.
Although no suspects related to the bandits were found, a lot of petty thefts were caught, and the security and atmosphere of the entire county improved a lot.
In addition, the previous waves have destroyed most of the gangs in various places. For the people below, this is definitely a good thing. At least during this period, there are fewer people who can bully them.
September.
In the city, the most prestigious Hanlin Academy took the lead, teamed up with several other major academies and some private schools founded by famous teachers to hold an open academic school exchange meeting.
By then, not only scholars and students from all over the world can come to observe, but also ordinary people can come to join in the fun and increase their knowledge.
To this end, the county magistrate's office provided strong support and provided money and effort. A climbing platform was specially built on Jinxiu Street, and several large restaurants on both sides of the street were temporarily requisitioned.
Just to make this academic exchange meeting go smoothly.
Soon, word of this academic exchange conference spread throughout the county, and even other towns in the surrounding Donglai County. There were many scholars who came here just to observe and learn about it.
On that day, the streets were packed with people and the exchange meeting was a grand event.
The restaurants next to the street were already overcrowded.
In one of the seats by the window, Song Changming and Lu Gang also came to join in the fun.
By the way, I took advantage of my authority and occupied a good position in advance.
"I really don't know why this kind of academic exchange meeting is so lively. It's just a group of old academics talking nonsense and saying weird things. What's there to see?"
Lu Gang shook his head, put a peanut into his mouth, and said.
Although he is also literate, in the final analysis he is just a rough guy who is keen on wielding swords and guns. He knows some simple principles of life and work, but he has never understood the deeper knowledge.
"It's just that our circles are different. Just because we don't understand it doesn't mean it's useless." Song Changming took a sip of the sake in his glass and said casually.
"Ignoring everything else, just because they teach and educate people and enlighten all people, their merits are immeasurable and worthy of respect."
After hearing this, Lu Gang thought for a while and said, "That's right."
"It's just that I still don't understand why the county governor attaches so much importance to this private academic exchange meeting. There has been no such precedent in the past?"
"Who knows, maybe it's just to use this academic exchange meeting to dilute the bad turmoil caused by the bandits and appease the people." Song Changming reasoned himself.
If that's the case, for now, the effect is pretty good.
Because this academic exchange meeting, which allowed all the people to participate, did indeed dispel the previous uneasy haze in the city.
People seem to have completely forgotten the dangers of the bandits. If nothing else happens, there will definitely be a craze for studying.
The two of them were drinking and eating. On the high platform, scholars from different schools had appeared one by one and began to quote scriptures and discuss their own opinions.
They talked eloquently, covering everything from civil affairs in the ordinary life to national policies and governance, the mysteries of heaven and earth, and everything. It seems that they talk about everything, but in fact they still stick closely to what they have learned. This is also a battle between different schools of thought and a collision of various ideological trends.
Don't talk about it, Song Changming listened and really listened.
Some scholars had ordinary talents, which sounded like nonsense to Song Changming, but some scholars were really capable and what they said was thought-provoking.
When a golden sentence comes out, it will attract frequent applause from many people on both sides of the street.
"It's interesting." Song Changming held his chin with one hand and looked at the climbing platform outside the window. He held a wine glass in the other hand, but he still didn't drink it.
"Chang Ming, you make me look stupid." Lu Gang said quietly.
Here he seemed out of place with the people around him who were listening attentively.
Originally, he was accompanied by Song Changming, but now Song Changming also listened with great interest, which made him feel more and more that coming here today was a mistake.
His eyes wandered, and suddenly he noticed something, and said with some surprise: "Isn't that the Third Young Master of the Sheriff's Mansion!"
"Which Third Young Master?" Song Changming followed Lu Gang's gaze.
Not far from the high platform, a handsome young man wearing a white gown was standing there, shaking a folding fan, with a smile on his face, quietly listening to the scholars on the high platform.
With just one glance, Song Changming also noticed that this man was extraordinary. Whether it was appearance or temperament, he was excellent in all aspects. At first glance, he was not an ordinary young man in the county.
Not to mention that there were five or six elite soldiers wearing armor and sabers guarding his side, making the people around him afraid to even take a step closer.
"Who else could be the third young master in the Sheriff's Mansion? It's the one from the Sheriff's family, Xiao Yanli of the Xiao family." Lu Gang explained.
In his early years, he followed Liang Chuanshan and saw the Third Young Master from a distance at the General Department of Public Security, so he still had an impression of him and could recognize him at a glance today.
"I didn't expect that he would have time to observe this academic meeting today."
When Song Changming heard that he was the third son of the county governor's family, he couldn't help but look at Xiao Yanli a few more times.
Donglai County guards a high position and is the top leader in charge of the entire Donglai County. His descendants are naturally very rich.
Although Song Changming has never come into contact with the Xiao family of the county governor in real life, he has heard some rumors.
The county governor had two sons and two daughters. Except for his eldest son, who worked in the court all year round, he rarely returned to Donglai County.
The other three children are all in the county and have not yet served as officials. The third son in front of him is one of them.
Logically speaking, this Xiao Yanli was already in his twenties and had already passed his coming-of-age ceremony. I don’t know why the county governor didn’t make arrangements for him.
Song Changming didn't think much, he only glanced at the third young master twice, and then looked away.
Normally, this kind of person is not something he can come into contact with right now, and there is no need to think too much about many things.
"Let's go back." Song Changming listened for a while, and when the food and wine on the table were all eaten, he planned to get up and leave.
He came today just to join in the fun and broaden his horizons. He had no intention of giving up martial arts and embracing literature. Naturally, there was no need to listen to it from beginning to end with such concentration.
"It's time to leave long ago. To say that Jinxiu Street is the best, Piaoxiang Pavilion is the best. Changming, we've already come here, why not go there and take a look around." When Lu Gang heard that he was about to leave, he immediately became energetic and immediately suggested road.
"Let's wait another day." Song Changming waved his hand and walked down the stairs of the restaurant.
"It's better to choose a different day than to hit it. Why are you going back so early?"
"Practice your sword."
(End of chapter)