Chapter 253 Yang Zheng’s request
The county government in Yangmen County is divided into front and back offices, separated by a gate, just like Beishan County.
Mao Chunfang met guests in the front office, and when the time came, she went to the back office to rest.
On this day, Mao Chunfang had been back to the houya for a while. After eating, she was going to read some books before going to bed. However, she heard someone coming to report, "Master has something to see you."
"Why are you here again?" Mao Chunfang's tone was full of dissatisfaction, "Tell him to wait in the front office study, I will be there right away."
"Yes."
After the servant left, he read two more pages before setting off.
Arriving at the Qianya study room, the master had been waiting for a long time.
Seeing Mao Chunfang coming, the master hurriedly stepped forward to salute and reported: "Youli just came to the Yamen to look for the chief clerk."
"What's the matter?" Mao Chunfang frowned and sat down.
Master Mao knew very well what he meant by this look. If the matter was not important, what Master Mao would say next would not sound good.
"There are many people in our county government who are harassed by Beishan County government officials. Some of them were even arrested three or four times a day." The master said: "Mr. Meng's men are too arrogant. How can they do this? Put you in my eyes?”
Mao Chunfang glanced at the master and asked without emotion: "What are your countermeasures?"
"Your Excellency, why don't you report it to Mr. Futai? If Mr. Futai doesn't care about this matter, you can join forces with other magistrates and ask the magistrate to report to the court."
Mao Chunfang said: "I just complained to the emperor before the end of the year, and now I have to report it again. What do the ministers think of my Liangzhou officials? Do they have no means at all? It is impossible for other magistrates and counties to get involved."
"Sir, this is the last resort." The master came to his side, "It is obvious that Master Meng is wrong about this matter. You should report it to Master Futai. Master Futai will give you a warning even if he indulges Master Meng again."
"It is certain that we should report it to Mr. Futai, but is there any other way?" Mao Chunfang asked again.
The master thought for a while and said: "In order to appease these Li Zhengs, it is better for the government to take them in for a few days. Master Meng's men may not dare to come to our house to ask for people."
Mao Chunfang laughed and said, "You have always been smart. You asked people to sort out the post house in the north, and let Li Zheng choose voluntarily. If he is willing to live in, the post house will open its door to them.
I remember that there were guards around the post house. ”
"Yes." The master responded: "I will make arrangements overnight. There is one more thing."
"Say."
"Li Zheng from two places said that many women left their areas." Li Zheng said: "Leave the men, the elderly, and the children behind and go to Beishan County.
I don’t think it will affect anything for the time being, but without women, there will be no new children. In the long run, it will still be detrimental to our Yangmen County. ”
"Beishan County said that land will be divided between men and women when they arrive. Naturally, it will attract many women, but in the long run, will those women be able to hold on to the land in their hands? After all, he is a child who is desperate for political achievements. He will be the one who suffers in the future. .”
The master said: "Sir, you have to take care of this matter."
Mao Chunfang said to her heart, what does it matter? How many more years will he stay in Yangmen County? Why should he think about something so long ago, but he said: "I know, let's just do it today, you go and arrange things in the post house."
"Yes."
It was already Haishi when Yang Zheng and the others returned to the county government office.
He handed the people he brought back to Cheng Guang to make arrangements, and he went to Meng Changqing's study to look around. Seeing that the candles inside were not extinguished, he stepped forward and knocked on the door.
"Come in."
Yang Zheng pushed the door open and saw Meng Changqing sitting behind the desk, looking at the papers on the table intently. He didn't get closer, but was still two steps away and said, "Your Excellency, haven't you rest yet?"
Meng Changqing looked up, and a smile appeared on his face the moment he saw Yang Zheng, "It's Brother Yang, why are you back at this hour?"
"The people have been coming one after another and have been waiting until now."
Meng Changqing asked him to sit down with gestures, then turned around and poured him hot tea, "Among the last group of people today, is there a woman who came alone?"
"Yes." Yang Zheng took the tea cup with both hands, "Thank you, sir." Then he asked, "Sir, see if there are any problems with those people."
"It's hard to say." Meng Changqing said: "Our policy is here, and it is reasonable for women to be willing to leave their families and come here.
In a short period of time, personnel will be arranged to patrol the public housing estates day and night.
As time goes by, people's hearts will be revealed, and if they really have evil intentions, they will be exposed sooner or later. ”
Meng Changqing added: "Everything has risks. We can only make preparations and try to reduce risks as much as possible."
"I understand what you mean." After Yang Zheng finished speaking, he paused for a while.
Meng Changqing knew that he must have something to say, so he was not in a hurry to do what he had done before, but waited for him to speak.
After getting along for a long time, the two of them had a tacit understanding. When Yang Zheng saw this, he said directly: "I don't know if I can get permission for one thing. I want to ask your Excellency.
I heard that you will stay in Beishan County for a few more years. The brothers came to you from the military camp and became your personal soldiers. Now is the time when Beishan County is short of people. Can you allow the brothers' families to move to Beishan County? ”
Before Yang Zheng raised this matter, Meng Changqing really didn't think about it.
It can be seen that people can only understand their own real difficulties, and they will always fall short if they do not consider others in the same situation.
"It would be great if we could reunite your family." Meng Changqing first expressed his attitude, but then added: "However, I do not have the authority to do this. So I can only try my best to promote it. I dare not give you any guarantee.”
"I understand that we are very grateful that you are willing to give it a try for us." Yang Zheng said, "Whether it succeeds or not, I will never forget this kindness."
After Yang Zheng left, Meng Changqing sat on a chair and wondered about the matter.
Although they are his own soldiers and he pays them monthly, they still receive money from the Ministry of War and still have military status.
But the current task is to protect Meng Changqing.
The imperial court has very strict control over soldiers, especially in recent years. If a soldier escapes, his family will be implicated.
Therefore, after soldiers join the army, their families will receive special attention from the local authorities.
In a normal military, if you have family members who want to join the army, the soldiers must have meritorious service before they can apply, but not all applications can be approved.
Generally speaking, that person must have an official position in the military, but the official position cannot be big or small.
The line between them is very subtle.
It is really a difficult task for Meng Changqing to bring the family members of his soldiers to Beishan County.
At least it can't be done with Meng Changqing's current power.
Even if Wei Fangyun was asked to do so, Wei Fangyun did not have the power.
When Meng Changqing thought of this, he immediately took out the paper next to him and started writing.