Princess Consort of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 124 The Best of Both Worlds
Cui Xuan understands the principle of courtesy first and soldiers later, and has always done so.

After the wine has been drunk, the meal is full, and the etiquette is over, no matter how polite you are, there is no need for that.

I came here to be a villain. After all, forcing people to make progress is not much better than pushing people into trouble.

This pot of salted fish enjoying peace and happiness has no ambitions at all.You have to force him to move and run around every day, how can he be happy.

Cui Xuan plainly summed up the current government affairs: "Yuanyang County now ranks first in the number of arable land and population among all the prefectures.

Lan Chengan, the former county magistrate of Li, was at the bottom of his political record. If it is really difficult for you to be the county magistrate, then don't force yourself.There are still many people who are willing to serve the county's people as parents and officials in this county.

As for other county government offices, there is no merit or demerit, no reward and no punishment.

When I first arrived, I still need someone to assist me. Shi Zhiyuan from Yuanchun County was promoted to Shi Zhiyuan, the governor of the prefectural government. He will take up his post after today.

If you have any doubts, raise them as soon as possible. "

The bottom was silent like cicadas, and Shi Zhiyuan's heart felt a lot colder. This sudden rise and fall, from a county magistrate to an adjutant, and still working in front of Cui Xuan, I am afraid that he will not have a good life, especially the previous incident. The housekeeper of Cui's house had disappeared, obviously he already knew about it.

As the host, Cui Xuan continued, "Now what the princess means is that first let the people survive the cold winter, and then do a good job of farming. The people's taxes should be used for the people. The treasury of each state still has Stockpile food, check all states, if there is no land, no food and hungry families, first help. If there is anyone who invades good land and buys and sells by force, he will be dealt with strictly. If you have anything to do with you, please resign this morning to protect yourself .

The farming picture book printed by the princess should still be there. Before the beginning of spring, farmers in the county must know about it.Each county prepares agricultural tools according to the population. If anyone uses obsolete agricultural tools or cannot afford agricultural tools, they can go to the county government to rent them in turn, and they will be treated equally without charge.In the coming year, we must make the people of all counties richer. "

After this order, everyone responded and dispersed.He was the only one speaking in this meeting, there was no delay at all, it was all important matters.The county magistrate Yuanli was beaten twenty times, and he went back grinning.Yuanli County has fertile arable land and a dense population, which is comparable to other prefectures, but the chief is the only one who doesn't know what to do, and everyone is usually envious. Seeing him being punished, he feels a sense of depression in his heart.

I just considered that I can't continue to muddle along, otherwise I will not escape such an ending, and I feel uncomfortable teased by a sense of oppression in my heart.

Besides, Shi Zhiyuan went home that night to pack his luggage and headed to the state office. He really didn't believe that Cui Xuan could do anything to him. After all, he was an eminent man and was used to lawlessness. Although he was a little afraid of these aristocratic families, Cui Xuan had been hiding for a long time. Today You are polite and only punish a humble scholar, which makes people not afraid.

Lan Chengan handed in his resignation letter that night, sincerely explaining the big and small affairs in the state, how many people have no land, although the county is enough to support the people, but because of his own incompetence, the people suffer.I have studied hard for many years, hoping to make a career, but I have failed His Majesty's trust. I am really ashamed to be such a parent official.

Only then did Cui Xuan realize that he was a smart man who managed to become an official, but because of many obstacles, he couldn't make a fistful of it. As a result, his political achievements are mediocre, and he is unwilling to be reconciled. He begged him to come here just to get his approval.It's just that whether we can really do a good job in practical things still needs to be tested.Cui Xuan sent people to bring two official documents, and as long as Lan Chengan filled in the two names, the former master of Li County and the head catcher would be appointed and dismissed by him.No force can hinder Cui Xuan's determination to make this state rise, and the forces behind them will not make trouble to His Majesty for the matter of this state.

Lan Chengan punished many tenants in the state who were attached to wealthy households like he had beaten chicken blood. In order to exempt them from taxes on their private plots from the imperial court, they attached themselves to powerful people, which not only reduced taxes in the state, but also reduced the number of people with regular household registration.When the private plot is redistributed next year, he, the parent official, will not be able to ask for it from those with big backers.A county magistrate, in this important town on the outskirts of Beijing, thought that this would be the end of his life, but unexpectedly, a huge opportunity came, how could he not perform well.

Since the incident in Yuanli County, many people in the prefecture have panicked and worried about being liquidated. At least, they will take over the land and be held accountable according to the law, and at worst they will go to prison.There is a big tree behind, Cui Xuan is full of confidence, Lan Chengan is fearless.

Yuanli County was considered to have changed the least. The Shi family in Yuanchun County used to have a county magistrate in charge, and they were used to lawlessness. Cui Xuan intentionally calculated and found many mistakes.The wall fell and everyone pushed, and for a while, the interests of the Shi family were gradually divided up by the old "family friends". Shi Zhiyuan hated Cui Xuan, but he had no choice but to bow down and obey his orders every day.

Cui Xuan had no intention of toying with him, but he was slowly torturing him to show others the consequences of playing tricks. The time to kill the chief culprit was not ripe, so he made good use of it.

Shi Zhiyuan could only write a letter to Yao Chong who was not far away, expressing his loyalty and defection to Li Tang Zhengtong, hoping that he would uphold justice for him and save him from the flames.In the letter, he described himself as a loyal minister upholding justice, and portrayed Cui Xuan as a villain who didn't understand political affairs and murdered and robbed money.

Yao Chong really didn't like this person, but now that he is close to Cui Xuan, he can inquire about a lot of Yuanzhou affairs, so he can write him a letter patiently, and if he can't bear it, he will make a big conspiracy. Now that you can do it by the side, naturally you can Knowing a lot of news that everyone doesn't know, it's better to inquire about the news and make meritorious service, so that you can introduce it to the king of Yin in the future.

Yao Chong has always been good at tactful and hopeful rejections, and even counts the money for him if he sells them.

This letter gave Shi Zhiyuan great confidence. If a person has faith, he can be more tenacious.

Shi Zhiyuan told Cui Xuan that he was ignorant of current affairs in the past, but now he decided to change his past, and hoped that Master Cui would ignore the past suspicions and give him a chance to make meritorious deeds.

Cui Xuan was surprised to find that this sluggish person was full of energy again.This is not good, if it makes him feel better, how can he be worthy of the princess who appreciates him, how can he be worthy of the grievances he has suffered?

Many people in Yuanzhou are willing to make friends with Cui Xuan, and the banquets have never stopped, but he has never been interested in boring banquets, getting drunk with these people also afflicts his status, and rarely attends.Since there is a person who is eager to express by his side, it is natural to make the best use of everything.

I could have sat in the study and chatted with the dignitaries here, but Cui Xuan really didn't have such a temper, he didn't talk too much, and only wanted to listen to it during meal time.It's just that Xungui always likes to drink, and when he gets drunk, he delays things. His family is too elegant, and he always sings and dances.Shi Zhiyuan must be able to get along well with these nobles, and if there is a government order against these people in the future, it is good for him to show his loyalty.

It's the best of both worlds.

　Second watch, good night.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)