Han Shizu

Chapter 197 "Zhengzhou Station"

"It's getting dark, is there an order to set up camp?" Ma Quanyi, who came to report, asked.

Liu Chengyou looked at the sky, it was indeed late in the day, and he was just trying to observe the people's situation and inspect the people's livelihood, so he didn't rush, so he directly ordered: "Have a rest in Zhongmou overnight, you can arrange it!"

"Yes!" Ma Quanyi didn't talk nonsense, and was as capable as ever.

It stands to reason that Shi Hongzhao was supposed to do these things, but there was no one in sight.Liu Chengyou frowned and asked, "Where's Shi Hongzhao?"

"Zhongmu County heard that Yujia arrived, and the officials and people greeted him. Shi Duxiang went to the county first to prepare for the meeting." Ma Quanyi replied.

"I see, you go." Liu Chengyou frowned slightly.

In front of Zhongmu County, more than a dozen county government officials and a local forbidden army were stationed there, waiting in an orderly manner, and more than 300 ordinary people also waited obediently under the earthen wall.It is an honor for the emperor to come, and the scholars and people welcome him. However, if he is forced to come here, it will be easy, even if he likes it, he won't like it.

Shi Hongzhao led a group of tribal troops and stood in front, with an intimidating majesty, which was intimidating.It's a pity that after waiting for a long time, seeing the western tour team set up camp on the spot, the Dianzhi military officer beside Liu Chengyou soon came to pass on his oral order: "I will not enter the city, and I will call the county magistrate, Cheng, and lieutenant of Zhongmou to the imperial camp for questioning!"

"The minister waits for the edict."

"Master Du, the officials have already made preparations for the emperor's stay in the city. What is your Majesty's intention? Is there anything wrong with the officials?" Hearing the call, the county magistrate of Zhongmu moved to Shi Hongzhao's side, asked in a low voice.

"How do I know?" Shi Hongzhao's tone was extraordinarily aggressive, he glared at the seventh-rank officials, ignored them, got on his horse in the stirrups, and led the trilogy back to the camp.

The county magistrate and others did not dare to neglect, and had no horses to ride, so they could only carry their official robes and trot to the imperial camp to have an audience, feeling uneasy.It seems inappropriate to leave behind the escorting soldiers and civilians to stay under the city in embarrassment, to continue to wait, or to disperse.

When meeting Zhong Mou Ling in the camp, Liu Chengyou didn't look at him very directly, and asked a few questions in a hurry.The number of county officials, the number of households in the county, the state of the treasury, the number of fields, how good and barren, how the spring plowing is progressing,
What caught Liu Chengyou's attention a little bit was that although Zhong Mouling stumbled in his answers, he basically answered them in order without any omissions. It seemed that he had done some homework.Fan Zhi was sent to check. Although there were some discrepancies, it at least proved that Zhong Mou Ling was still a promising official.

Looking at his official reputation, his reputation among the people is average, and he has no outstanding achievements in other aspects. However, he has worked hard to calm the people in the fields. Advise Nong Sang.

Not to mention other things, just this cleverness in understanding the central government's policies is worthy of recognition, and Zhong Mouling is also considered a partial talent.However, as a major county in Kinki, Liu Chengyou has never seen or mentioned this achievement in the memorial before.

Liu Chengyou saw it in person, and directly issued an imperial edict to encourage him. Although he didn't directly carry out any large-scale promotion, it was enough to make him excited after being in the eyes of the emperor.If you are smart enough, patience should be good, and maybe you will work harder to get things done.

Rest overnight in Zhongmou, and on the second day, continue westward according to the established itinerary.Regarding Zhongmu's welcome, Liu Chengyou once again issued an edict to send cavalry to the prefectures and counties along the way: the royal driver is on a westward tour, and the officials of the states and counties do not need to meet, and it is strictly forbidden to disturb the people.

Slowly, it took a full three days to arrive at Zhengzhou.Liu Chengyou has seen too much in the memorials about the late Wei King Liu Chengxun's farm work in the Central Plains, but what he heard was false and seeing is believing, so he walked slowly and carefully looked at it along the way.

Liu Chengyou was not disappointed. There were tens of thousands of people in Zhengzhou, and the court also invested a lot of money and material resources in the early stage, and Liu Shenjiao, a capable minister, was there.

After going deep into the territory of Zhengzhou, Liu Chengyou was satisfied with the sight of the continuous fields and green seedlings.Although the farmers still look hungry and their lives are not good, at least they have settled down. In this world, it is really not easy to have a slightly stable life.

Although it was a tour to the west, it was just looking at the flowers on horseback. To say that Liu Chengyou is serious is only in a relative sense.The act of being close to the people is only to meet the sages in the village and the small officials in the town.At most, it was only accompanied by Dafu and Gao Huaijin, walking around the countryside in person like a show.

As for private visits in microservices, there is no such thing as investigating evil and punishing rape.

Zhengzhou City was the first city Liu Chengyou entered along the way.In the state government office, the emperor, concubine and concubine together accepted the visit of Zhengzhou civil and military officials who were guarded by Liu Shen.Liu Chengyou also practiced, and said some words of consolation, encouragement, and warning.

"Veteran sees Your Majesty!" At night, Zhengzhou Binyi was temporarily remodeled as a walker, and upon hearing the call, Liu Shenjiao bowed cautiously to Liu Chengyou.

"Liu Qing is free!" Liu Chengyou got up and helped him up himself: "Give me a seat."

The old minister was a little flattered by his friendly attitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Compared with the interview in Luoyang that day, Liu Chengyou's attitude towards Liu Shenjiao is obviously better.At least when he was in Luoyang, Liu Chengyou was obviously still putting on airs, and his every move highlighted the majesty of his emperor.

Now, he doesn't need to be so deliberate.

"When I was in Tokyo, since the memorials, I have often seen the words that Zhengzhou will be governed and the people will be stable." After sitting down and saying a few polite words, Liu Chengyou expressed emotion lightly: "Since I visited Zhengzhou in the west, I have experienced it personally. Only then did I realize that the situation in Zhengzhou was more stable than what was described in the memorial. This is all thanks to Liu Qing's care!"

"Being in his position and seeking his own government are what veteran ministers should do. It's just that the veteran is old and faint. Fortunately, he did not live up to the trust of the court." Liu Shenjiao replied calmly.

Liu Chengyou's attitude towards Liu Chengyou was slightly more friendly compared to that day in Luoyang.After all, after living such an old age and having many years of ups and downs in the officialdom, there is always something in the eyes of people and things.Although Liu Chengyou hadn't made much action since he came to the throne, his administration methods over the past month or so are enough to prove that he will be a promising king.

The emperor is promising, which is always good news for those ambitious ministers.

I haven't consulted about the Zhengzhou matter for a long time, and Liu Chengyou has already understood clearly what should be understood, overtly and secretly.You must know that in all the cities of Daozhou in the Central Plains, apart from Tokyo, only Zhengzhou is the case, and Liu Chengyou knows the situation best.

"I called Mr. Liu here to discuss something!" Liu Chengyou said in a discussing tone.

"Please speak, Your Majesty." Liu Shenjiao was a little surprised.

Without being too wordy, Liu Chengyou explained directly: "Ruzhou is a heavy state in Jinji, but there are many troubles and disadvantages. Political affairs are abolished, and the people are not peaceful. In the Tang area, only Mr. Liu can take on the task. I don’t know Mr. Liu, but would you like to go to Ruzhou?”

Listening to Liu Chengyou's clarification of his purpose, Liu Shenjiao's old face remained calm. After thinking for a while, he raised his eyes and saw Liu Chengyou staring at him.Taking a deep breath, he replied: "The old minister is willing to go."

In fact, despite Liu Chengyou's negotiating tone, did he really give this veteran a choice?

"It's just that Mr. Liu has worked hard."

"Although Ruzhou is said to be difficult to govern, I want to use the power of Mr. Liu to eliminate the disadvantages when he takes office. But Zhengzhou is more important than Ruzhou. I don't know who will succeed Liu Gong after he leaves office. I will continue his administration. , I want to hear Mr. Liu’s opinion.” Liu Chengyou asked again, this time he planned to sell it to Liu Shen again.

"Your Majesty and the court can decide for themselves."

"I don't want it to happen that people quit their jobs." Liu Chengyou said.

After Liu Chengyou said that, Liu Shenjiao thought about it seriously for a while, and said softly: "Qiu Caolang Jingfan, I'm in charge of Zhengzhou's affairs!"

"Okay, I will order him tomorrow and let him be the defense envoy of Zhengzhou!" Liu Chengyou said immediately.

Liu Shenjiao was stunned: "Your Majesty has heard of this person?"

"No!" Liu Chengyou waved his hand grandly: "The candidate recommended by Mr. Liu is naturally qualified!"

　There has been some water recently, but it cannot be adjusted for the time being.

　　I tried to change the rhythm, but my head was a mess, and I couldn't write anything. I almost wanted to stop the update, let alone add the update.Next, I stopped reading book reviews and wrote at my own pace.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)