On the second day of March, before dawn, Meng Changqing had just finished exercising in the back office when Bafang ran in and said, "Master Qi is back, and he brought an old couple with him."
Meng Changqing wiped the sweat from his forehead and said with a smile: "He really found it. You go and arrange the old master brought back by Mr. Qi, and let Mr. Qi rest first."
"Master Qi wants to see you and says there is something urgent." Bafang said, "I asked him to wait in the study."
"I'll be there right away."
In the study, Qi Renzheng was pacing inside. When he saw Meng Changqing coming, he immediately came to the door and said, "My lord."
"Master Qi is coming back at this time. He must have traveled all night..." Before Meng Changqing finished his greetings, he saw Qi Renli's anxious expression and cut to the chase directly, "What happened?"
"I found someone who knew how to raise silkworms in a place called Hongfu Village in Dazhou. But when the people there heard that I was an official, they begged me to help them get rid of the local bullies." Qi Renli said , "I am a small county magistrate, how can I cross the state capital to take care of other people's affairs, so I said I would ask the Shangguan."
Meng Changqing sat down on the chair and pulled open the chair next to him, gesturing for Qi Renli to sit down and talk.
"So you came back to find me?" Compared to Qi Renli's impatience, Meng Changqing was very calm and deduced: "The old couple you brought back are from that village, right?"
"Yes." Qi Renli told Meng Changqing what the shopkeeper told him.
"The situation you mentioned is not uncommon." Meng Changqing said, "Those who have the channels and power to make money, if they want to obtain more benefits, the easiest way is to squeeze downwards, and those at the bottom will always suffer. People.
This is also the reason why our government has re-imposed commercial taxes. But obviously, starting from taxation will not solve anything.
However, if you only listen to one side of the story, you cannot see the whole story. Have you ever come into contact with the so-called bully? Understood? What is the attitude of the local government, which covers the sky with only one hand? ”
Qi Renli said honestly: "Actually, I just wanted to bring the person back as soon as possible, and I didn't think much about the affairs over there." At this point, he looked a little ashamed, "It's true that I shouldn't, but no matter how ignorant I am, I can't." You know, it’s not our Liangzhou officials’ turn to take care of things in Dazhou.
Once I reach out, I will not only cause trouble for myself, but I will also cause trouble for you. ”
Qi Renli sat on the chair and was discouraged. He had been traveling for days. His face looked tired and his eyes were black and black. "How did I become such an official? When I followed you to Beishan County, I was dedicated to Daliang and Liang. People.
The people of Hongfu Village in Dazhou are also ordinary people. When they encounter problems and come to me for help, I actually find it troublesome. ”
Qi Renli blamed himself endlessly.
"Brother Qi, you are determined to help them, but because you know that this matter is difficult to handle, and you are worried about Beishan County and me, you have this idea." Meng Changqing poured hot tea and brought it to him, "Since If someone comes to you and you want to take care of it, then go ahead and take care of it
I am busy with spring plowing and cannot leave for a while, but I will write a letter to Mr. Futai and ask Mr. Futai to come forward and say hello to Dazhou Mansion.
This is a necessary process. But you have to know that once Liangzhou Prefecture notifies Dazhou Prefecture, officials in the following counties will soon know about it. If there is indeed collusion between government and businessmen to oppress the people, what they are most likely to do is to ask questions people shut up.
You should take care of this matter, and don't put them in danger because of your intervention. ”
Qi Renli's expression became even more hesitant, "If I don't care about this matter..."
Meng Changqing: "Then I didn't hear what you said before."
After all, what Qi Renli couldn't overcome was this obstacle in his heart.
"If I really don't care about this matter, the old couple who came with me won't be able to teach us silkworm raising techniques with peace of mind." Qi Renli excused himself, "If we sort out the matter over there, maybe even the sales of silkworm cocoons will be reduced. Can be solved.
After passing Hongfu Village, I wonder where there are still sericulture farmers? Even if there is one, there is no guarantee that it will not be the next Hongfu Village. ”
Qi Renli made up his mind, "Since I am serving the people as an official..." He stood up and saluted Meng Changqing, "Please write a letter to Liangzhou Prefecture."
While they were talking, Bafang had already laid out breakfast, but how could Qi Renli be in the mood to eat it at this moment?
Meng Changqing wrote the letter immediately, sealed it and handed it to Bafang, "Go and have breakfast first, and then deliver it to Mr. Futai personally after eating."
"Brother Qi, let's have breakfast together. Things in Hongfu Village are not in a hurry." Meng Changqing led the person to the small round table, "Now that the silkworm farmer has been found, as you said, you can also stop by to inquire about the sales of silk. ”
When he sat down, Meng Changqing served him a bowl of porridge, "You have worked hard these days, eat more, and go to rest after eating. If Mr. Futai writes a letter, it will take some time."
Qi Renli didn't bother to rest. After dinner, he went to Liangzhou Mansion with Bafang.
In the afternoon, Bafang came back alone and said that Mr. Qi had left for Dazhou with the tokens given by his subordinates and Mr. Futai.
"Why are you in such a hurry?" Meng Changqing carefully put down the dustpan containing the seedlings, "Hurry up and call Captain Yang and ask him to order a group of yamen and horses."
After Bafang ran away, Meng Changqing quickly wiped his face and hurried back to the county government office.
This Qi Renli, even with a few people, dared to interfere in other people's affairs. Uncle Wei was also very talkative. When he saw her letter, he didn't say a word and directly handed the token to Qi Renli. .
By the time Meng Changqing returned to the county government office and wrote the identity certificates of Yang Zheng and others, Yang Zheng had already lined up with about ten people.
"Brother Yang, please hurry up and catch up with Mr. Qi before he reaches the state. You must protect his safety. If the situation is not right, don't care about any gains and losses. Preservation of life comes first." (End of Chapter)