Manchu traitor, how can you let me be the emperor of the ages

Chapter 156 He Shen: It's all His Majesty's fault!Hu Zongxian

The ice cubes melted, leaving a puddle of water in the mahogany ice tray.

Elegant rosewood tables and chairs, bluegrass with a little yellow in the emerald green, landscape paintings hanging on the wall... This place is not like a room in a post house at all.

If so, it's a luxury suite.

In the hall, He Shen drank the herbal tea in his cup without rushing, as if he was waiting for Zheng Chen to digest the news.

"And my lord..."

After the shock, Zheng Chen forcibly took a sip of tea, not even noticing that the tea leaves in the gaiwan rushed into his mouth.

"My lord He told me this news in advance, do you want to..." He looked at He Shen, not knowing what to say.

Now that the news hasn't spread, they can still take the opportunity to buy the cheap Qilutian from the common people at a low price.

There is no need to wait until the levee is completed, as long as the news of the damming and silting spreads, the prices of those denuded fields will inevitably increase by double, and it will be an unimaginably huge sum of money if they are sold back at that time.

He Shen was very satisfied with Zheng Chen's reaction, and said to him with a smile: "I told you in advance, because I know it, and everyone in the world knows that the Zheng family is not short of land or money."

Zheng Chen smiled wryly: "Master He thinks too highly of us. Is there anyone in this world who is not short of land and money?"

He Shen smiled and said: "Isn't that the Zheng family? I believe that you will definitely not go to buy Lutian just to make this money."

Using this kind of information gap to make money and earn land has a very bad reputation!

You first bought the people's land at a low price, and when the news spreads, will they not realize that they have been tricked?Not only will poke the spine and scold you, but even go to the government to sue.

The Zheng family will never accept such a blow to their credibility!

They are sitting in the state of Zheng, and they have a large amount of land in Xingyang and Bianzhou, and there is no shortage of these fields.At their level, what they are after is something else.

In Xingyang and Bianzhou, the words of the Zheng family are more effective than the government. They handle rural lawsuits, build orphanages, orphanages, take the initiative to collect taxes every year, pay taxes to the court, provide disaster relief in disasters, and even distribute money to the people who cannot survive. land……

How could this kind of giant who took the initiative to divide the fields outside for the sake of good reputation do such a thing of buying cheap and selling expensive to make money?

That is to lose the watermelon and pick up the sesame seeds!

Zheng Chen shook his head lightly, put down his teacup, and said with a wry smile: "My lord, to tell you the truth, I just heard your words for the first time, I... I really..."

Liu Quan hurried up, carrying a large teapot, and refilled the tea for the two of them.

He Shen laughed: "It's okay, there is no perfect person in the world, and Mr. Zheng can say it, which is much better than those hypocrites."

Zheng Chen's expression was still somewhat unnatural: "My lord, this news is still... don't spread it anymore..."

"Or spread it all at once."

He Shen took a sip of tea with a smile.

When the Ministry of Industry drew up the drawings, the news must have already started to leak.

In addition, people from the Ministry of Industry said that not only the south bank will build this levee, but also the north bank. Even if there is no leak here, can it be guaranteed that the other bank will not leak?

The thought of Yan Song plagiarizing his own ideas made He Shen's teeth itch with hatred, but there was nothing he could do about him.

If you can build dikes on the south bank, why can't you let the north bank do it?

"And my lord..."

Zheng Chen nodded slowly, trying to understand He Shen's intentions: "You want to release the news, so that people with land know that the imperial court is going to dam the land."

"If they know the news, they will know that the land in their hands is valuable, and they will definitely not sell the land easily."

"good."

He Shen smiled and nodded, his fat face was full of helplessness: "When the court puts up a notice, it will also release another notice at the same time."

"Since the beginning of August, all land and title deed sales in Xingyang and Bianzhou have not been counted. After the notice is released, if there is still delivery, the government will not accept the change of the title deed."

The meaning of the latter sentence is that from the day the notice is posted, if you want to give money to others for free, then you can buy land. Anyway, if the money is spent, the land will not be in your hands.

"what……"

Zheng Chen was stunned, and stared at He Shen dumbfounded: "Master He, this... has never been such a rule since ancient times..."

If the notice really came out, those big households and landlords would definitely be blown up.

Although the Zheng family doesn't care much about these places, there are still many big gentry in Xingyang and Bianzhou who care about them. They are the most powerful force in Xingyang and Bianzhou.

"It wasn't there before, but now it is."

He Shen also had a bitter look on his face, thinking that I can't bear this blame, so your Majesty should do it...

"Old Zheng, do you think I want to do this?"

He Shen clapped his hands, and said helplessly, "That's where the rebuke is placed, as long as you buy it now, it's all worthless money!"

Zheng Chenxin said yes, how could you and your lord let go of such an opportunity?

"But no..."

He Shen sighed helplessly, and said with a sad face: "Before coming to Xingyang this time, His Majesty told Prime Minister Yan and me that the people of Xingyang should not be allowed to survive the famine without having any land to cultivate."

"Your Majesty also ordered that if I can't do enough with Yan Xiang, I will be punished severely when I go back. How can a courtier ignore His Majesty's words?"

Zheng Chen nodded slowly, looking thoughtful.

In fact, he also understands that if a high-ranking official like Heshen doesn't want to buy land himself, he definitely doesn't want others to buy land.

The reason is very simple. Many big households who have graduated from Juren or Scholars can be exempted from tax.

If all the land is bought by them, the tax collected by the court will only decrease, and the less the tax, the less tax-eating ministers like Yan Song and He Shen will earn...

Zheng Chen suppressed the turmoil in his heart, and said with a smile: "Your Majesty is dedicated to the people, and it is my blessing to work hard!"

"The people in Xingyang and Bianzhou know that they will be grateful for His Majesty's kindness... and the kindness of His Majesty and Yan Xiang."

"Haha, how can I be compared with His Majesty?"

The hall had completely cooled down. Although He Shen was smiling, there was a trace of sweat on his forehead.

The kindness is true, but the premise is that it can withstand the backlash of many big households and wealthy businessmen.

Cutting off one's wealth is like killing one's parents. When the time comes, those who have borrowed food won't let them buy land, and I'm afraid they will make trouble again...

He Shen said with a dry smile: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful, loves the people like a son, and has foresight and foresight. He must be the master of a generation of ZTE."

He is also the best backer.

If these big households get into trouble, they may avoid him and Shen and make trouble secretly.

But as long as He Shen throws all the blame on the emperor, it is impossible for them to go to the capital to quarrel with the emperor.

Even if there are such people, I believe that with the means of His Majesty the Emperor, there are still ways to punish them...

Zheng Chen was stunned when he heard the words, and looked at He Shen half-believingly: "Master He, although His Majesty is talented and intelligent, but now he has not been crowned..."

The conversation stopped abruptly in the middle, but He Shen already understood what he meant.

"It's starting to shine now."

He Shen was getting up, and said with a chubby face, "Your Majesty is far-sighted, capable of literary and martial arts, diligent in government and loving the people, and does not like pomp. With this Majesty now, he will surely flourish and reappear the prosperous age of Taizu."

Zheng Chen had already picked up his teacup and sipped lightly, but was stunned when he heard this.

Is there really such a brilliance?

But He Shen suddenly added: "Of course, His Majesty forced me to add the prohibition of buying land. It has nothing to do with me or someone. I was also coerced by him."

cough~
Zheng Chen was choked and almost spit out the water.

It turns out you've always had this idea.

"Old Zheng, do you understand what I mean?" He Shen looked at the embarrassed Zheng Chen with a smile.

"understand."

While wiping the water with a handkerchief, Zheng Chen said with a wry smile: "Our Zheng family will help Mr. He and explain this matter clearly to other people."

"Then thank you, Mr. Zheng!"

He Shen smiled brighter, got up and helped Zheng Chen wipe the water stains on the table.

"Can't, can't."

Zheng Chen hurriedly indicated that he wanted to come by himself, and at the same time raised his head and asked curiously: "However, Mr. He, I still have one thing I don't know."

"Your Majesty has heard that His Majesty is talented and intelligent today, but he doesn't like to read books the day after tomorrow. Is he really as... wise and powerful as what His Excellency said?"

In the past, Zheng Chen would not have asked such a question at all, but now that he has just reached an agreement with He Shen, if he is still so cautious, it will make both parties feel alienated.

He Shen pondered for a moment, and his fat face was also somewhat troubled: "Old Zheng, I really don't know how to answer you..."

Zheng Chen said with a smile: "My lord, you just have to watch it."

He Shen leaned back on the chair, wandered for a while, and then said embarrassingly: "What I said just now is partly true, but there are also some exaggerations."

"En." Zheng Chen nodded, waiting expectantly for his next words.

He Shen picked up the tea on the table and sipped it lightly.

Zheng Chen was taken aback for a moment, and then he came back to his senses: "It's over?"

"Of course it's over."

He Shen glanced at him inexplicably: "What else does Mr. Zheng want me to say?"

Zheng Chen almost spit out a mouthful of old blood, what's the difference between what you said and what you didn't say?
Are those real?Those are exaggerations again?How exaggerated can it be?

"And my lord."

Zheng Chen looked at him speechlessly: "At any rate, I'll leave it to you..."

"Don't say it, don't say it."

With an inscrutable look, He Shen got up and walked with his hands behind his back, shaking his head slowly.

"Your majesty is beyond the imagination of the courtiers. Sometimes he puts benevolence first, sometimes he is cruel, sometimes he is stupid and absurd, and sometimes he is a bit like a wise king..."

"Wait~"

Zheng Chen grasped the key point: "Lord He, I only know that His Majesty is a benevolent king. He told the imperial army not to hurt the people of Wu, and told Lord He that the victims of the disaster should not lose their fields. This shows his benevolence."

"But when did he become cruel again?"

He Shen couldn't hold back for a long time, just waiting for Zheng Chen to ask this sentence: "Old Zheng, you don't know about this, and there are probably only three people in the world who know about this."

Zheng Chen shrank his neck when he heard the words, and retreated: "My lord, since it's so important, why don't I listen to it..."

"It's not something important, it's just holding back in my heart, and I'm in a panic."

He Shen sighed: "I only tell Mr. Zheng about this matter, I just hope Mr. Zheng will spread the word again."

Zheng Chen panicked like an old dog, waved his hands again and again, and was about to get up: "Forget it, forget it, and my lord, I won't listen."

"No, no, I have to tell you today." He Shen was afraid that he would run away, so he hurried up and pressed him on the chair.

Zheng Chen is old and frail, so naturally he can't hold back this fat man. He is pressed on the chair and wants to cry, and you?
"Perhaps Mr. Zheng also knows about Ma Jiyuan in Zhongmou County, right?" He Shen said in a deep voice.

Zheng Chen was taken aback, then nodded subconsciously: "Of course I know."

"At the beginning, I played tricks and used the imperial envoy's Wang Ming flag to behead Ma Jiyuan in Changping warehouse, Zhongmou County."

He Shen withdrew his hand, and while pacing in the hall, shook his head and sighed: "After the news came out that day, colleagues in Xingyang and Bianzhou all said that they were too cruel and unkind to someone."

"How can the court's ordering officer say that he will kill him?"

Zheng Chen said with a dry smile: "Your Excellency only listened to the words of those in the officialdom, but did not hear the words of the folks in the village."

"In Ma Jiyuan's town of mermaid meat, the common people have long been miserable. I don't know how many people applaud you for beheading this man with your lord, and I don't know how many people praise you as the master of Qingtian!"

"Besides, the removal of this person has also made the officials of the two places understand their determination to provide disaster relief and fight corruption with your lord. To be honest with you, there are far fewer local officials who dare to extend their hands to the disaster relief food this time! In previous years, we in Xingyang wanted to I dare not even think..."

He Shen sighed and shook his head slightly: "What do I want these for?"

"To tell the truth from Mr. Zheng, as soon as this incident happened, several friends of my disciples wrote to me, asking me why I made such an impulsive move..."

It was only now that Zheng Chen came to his senses that the foundation of his family and Shen was in the officialdom, no matter whether the people scolded or praised him, it had no effect on him.

"Then you and my lord..."

Halfway through the speech, Zheng Chen suddenly realized and stared at He Shen with wide eyes: "Could it be that His Majesty asked you to do this?"

He Shen nodded slightly, and sighed: "If it hadn't been for His Majesty's insistence, I would definitely not have done such a violent thing."

"But Your Majesty..." Zheng Chen wanted to ask subconsciously.

But He Shen directly shook his head, making Zheng Chen's doubts back to his stomach.

"I've been very depressed these days, so I came to talk to Mr. Zheng about it."

He Shen sighed while pacing.

What does it mean to have a long look at Shu? It means not only wanting the safety promised by His Majesty the Emperor, but also wanting the followers of the disciples to continue to be attached to him, so as to preserve his glory and wealth.

This is the mentality of He Shen at this time.

He shook his head lightly, threw these messy thoughts out of his mind, turned his head and glanced at Zheng Chen, and said with emotion: "So Mr. Zheng should stop asking about His Majesty, so many adults go to court every day. , I can’t even guess what His Majesty is thinking, now that I’m thousands of miles away from someone, how can I dictate it to you?”

"My lord can say this to me, and I'm already satisfied."

Zheng Chen hurriedly got up: "I am content, I am really content."

Fortunately, this is nothing. If you and your lord really reveal some secrets, I'm afraid I won't be able to bear it.

He Shen looked at him with a smile: "In the future, I hope that the Zheng family will cooperate more in disaster relief and river connection. It is best to make the south bank faster than the north bank."

Zheng Chen smiled wryly, He Shen was to the south, and Yan Song was to the north, neither of them could afford to offend...

North Shore, former Wu County.

He Shen is still discussing with Zheng Chen about posting the notice, which is in the conception stage, but the North Shore side is already preparing for action.

In the backyard of the former Wuxian county government, Yan Song was dressed in a blue silk cloth and sat behind a table, holding a black tube pen in his hand, writing a document on the paper.

The breeze is passing through the hall, neither dry nor hot.

The tall figure of the former Wuzhi County is wrapped in a blue official robe, the colorful embroidered Xichi patch on the chest spreads its wings, and the short black beard under the jaw is mixed with spots of white spots. There is also a bit of heroic spirit, obviously a person with a strategy in mind.

The county magistrate sat at the bottom and said respectfully to Yan Song: "Mr. Yan, since the announcement will be released in a few days, do we have to strictly guard the news in the next few days, so that the big households won't get wind of it?"

Yan Song put down his pen and raised his head with a smile: "Why do you strictly keep the news? So what if you let them know?"

The former Wuzhi county cupped his hands and said: "Yan Xiang, these big households in the county are all greedy for profit. If these people are really allowed to get the news in advance through the doorway of the county government, they will definitely hold the mentality of not blaming the law. , in disregard of the ban, wantonly buying land.”

He had a headache on his face, obviously he had a lot of experience in dealing with this kind of big gentry: "If you can successfully get through in the end, it's obvious that you took advantage of it."

"If you can't get past it, at most you can just get the money back."

It is impossible for big players not to do this kind of temptation that is impossible to lose money!

Yan Song smiled lightly and shook his head: "Ruzhen, if the notice is actually changed to that, since the beginning of August, all land and land deed transactions in Xingyang and Bianzhou will not be counted. Since August 25th, if you still The government will not accept the change of the land title if it is to be delivered, will they still buy it?"

"This……"

Hu Zongxian, the current former magistrate of Wu County, was taken aback. It was August 25, the day before yesterday.

If this is the case, there will be a cost for the big households to test it out. If the court gets to the bottom of it, they will have to give people free money.

Hu Zongxian frowned deeply, hesitated for a moment, and then replied: "Master Yan, I think there will still be big families who will buy the land by the river, but those who dare to gamble should not be as good as It used to be more."

"good."

Yan Song nodded slightly, looking at him with admiration: "This is a lucrative business. As long as there is a chance, someone will try the risk. This is what the truth wants."

"Yan Xiang?"

Hu Zongxian was startled, and looked up at Yan Song.

Yan Song walked out from behind the table with his hands behind his back, looked at him with a smile and said, "Ruzhen, you have been a local official for so many years. I'm lacking a bit of vigor~"

Hu Zongxian got up hastily: "Yan Xiang, I'm an official..."

"Don't worry."

Yan Song waved his hand and signaled him to sit down: "The truth is known, if you want to make some political achievements in the local area, it is impossible not to get along well with these big households."

"Yan Xiang..."

Hu Zongxian's voice was excited, and his face was full of emotion after being understood.

"It's not advisable to blindly compromise with this kind of person."

Yan Song's voice changed, and he suddenly looked at Hu Zongxian seriously, and his words became a little harsh: "Ruzhen, remember to be an official and don't lose your vigor, otherwise you can only live like those silverfish who eat nothing but corpses, waiting for you I'm going to retire and return home."

The atmosphere in the hall became solemn, and the breeze passing through the hall seemed to stagnate for a moment.

Hu Zongxian's body tightened, and he hastily raised his hand and said respectfully: "Yes, Prime Minister Yan, I have been educated."

"Haha~"

Yan Song smiled lightly and shook his head: "I told you not to be so nervous."

"You have served as an official in many places and have outstanding achievements in government. You must have your own ideas. If the truth is true, you can just listen and refer to it. You don't have to take it too seriously."

As he laughed out loud, the atmosphere in the hall naturally eased down.

Hu Zongxian also breathed a sigh of relief, cupped his hands and said: "The words of Prime Minister Yan, if Hong Zhong Dalu, is a blow to the subordinates, the subordinates will definitely remember them in their hearts, reflect on them every day, and dare not forget them!"

"It doesn't have to be."

Yan Song shook his head with a smile: "The truth is that you have not lost your vigor, and that's why you said this."

"This time when the imperial court dams and silts the ground, it will inevitably encounter many setbacks. Only by keeping the spirit in your heart can you handle the imperial court's errands well."

Yan Song smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "The truth is that, among the two places of Xingyang and Bianzhou, the embankment in Yuanwu County must be the fastest and the best!"

The prime minister with more than [-] people actually patted a small county magistrate on the shoulder!

Faced with such an intimate move, even Hu Zongxian couldn't suppress the excitement in his heart for a while: "Xiang Xiangxia has worked hard, if the subordinate officials can't repair the embankment as soon as possible, they will have no face to face Yan Xiang!"

Yan Song nodded with a smile: "Okay, this is vigor, and this is the responsibility of the county's main hall! I really didn't misunderstand you."

"When that big family with bad intentions learns a lesson, and when other people criticize Lu Tian's ideas, they should think carefully about it."

"Thank you, Mr. Yan!" Hu Zongxian gave a deep bow.

How could he fail to see that the bureau Yan Song set up was entirely to pave the way for the damming and silting behind him.

Yan Song looked at Hu Zongxian with a smile: "There is one more thing. The follow-up damming will definitely flood many houses. You should send someone to discuss with them, explain clearly, and make compensation."

"Don't do good things for the people, but also make them complain."

"Yes, the officer has been taught."

Hu Zongxian bowed his head and said in a respectful voice: "Mr. Yan is so considerate of the people and considers their ailments. I believe that the people will never forget Mr. Yan's kindness."

He raised his head with a touch of emotion on his face: "Yan Xiang cares about the people, and the folks in Yuanwu County will definitely feel grateful for Yan Xiang's kindness. They will build a shrine for Yan Xiang, erect a monument next to the embankment, and name this embankment 'Yan Xiang' dike'!"

A smile flashed across Yan Song's eyes, and the more he looked at Hu Zongxian, the more he liked him.

Such a person who knows how to repay his kindness must not be too bad in character.

"Ruzhen, there is no need to care too much about a little false name."

Yan Song smiled lightly and shook his head: "As an official in the court, what I want is someone who is dedicated to the people and has a clear conscience. Only in this way can we be worthy of the heaven and our ancestors."

"The truth is just an idea. It's you capable ministers, the people below, who really do things. How can you be worthy of the words 'Yan Gongdi'?"

Hu Zongxian has been ups and downs in the officialdom for many years, so he naturally knew that the leader's words should not only listen to the superficial meaning, nor just listen to the inner meaning.

It was true just now, and it is true now.

Gusts of drafts blew by, Hu Zongxian's clothes twitched lightly, his sleeves fluttered, and his expression was extremely sincere: "Mr. Yan's words are wrong. If there is no enlightenment from Mr. Yan, even if the officials and others want to break their heads, they won't be able to do so." There may be such a clever plan! Let alone make it out to benefit the common people!"

"The hearts of the common people are like mirrors. This is the behavior of a strict minister. How dare the lower officials covet the merits of heaven and take it for themselves?"

"The matter of the 'Yan Gongdi' and the Shengci Temple is the heart of the fathers and villagers. Wanwang Yanxiang must not reject the heart of the villagers!"

"you……"

Yan Song sighed helplessly, shook his head with a sigh, and looked at him rather puzzled: "Ruzhen, why are you so stubborn? How can you be someone who cares about such a false name?"

Hu Zongxian didn't mean to respect Yan Song this time, but insisted on "disobeying" him to the end: "Mr. Yan, it's not the officials who are stubborn, but the people who are stubborn!"

He straightened up, his eyes became a little brighter, and he said with emotion: "Your Majesty has served as the county magistrate in Yuanwu County for several years. As far as I can see, the people's livelihood is miserable!"

"Now that Prime Minister Yan is here, embankments are built to prevent flooding, and grain is planted in silted land. The people see that they are about to live a good life with enough food and clothing. How can they forget all that Xiang Yan has done?"

Hu Zongxian's voice was a little trembling, and he persuaded him loudly with emotion, ten thousand earnestly: "Yan Xiang, the common people miss you in their hearts, erect monuments and build shrines, and praise them every day. This is the unity of the people, and the sky can learn from it!"

"After hundreds of thousands of generations, the virtuous name of Prime Minister Yan is like a breeze, lingering in people's hearts!"

Yan Song's expression froze, he just felt like a cool spring flowing through his heart, every pore from head to toe was wide open, and his whole body was transparent!
Talent!

This is talent! !
He shook his head, his face calmed down, looked at Hu Zongxian, and said in a deep voice: "Ruzhen, if this is the case, I will follow what you say."

"However, the 'Yan Gong Dike' is acceptable, but let's forget about the Shengci Temple!"

Hu Zongxian wanted to say more, but Yan Song waved his hand, obviously this is what he really thought.

"Yes, Prime Minister Yan." Hu Zongxian looked regretful, but he still said yes.

"Ruzhen..."

Yan Song felt that when he came out to be an imperial envoy this time, the biggest gain was nothing else but the discovery of Hu Zongxian, a piece of red gold and beautiful jade.

"Although you are from the top three, you are calm and measured. You have many years of experience in local affairs and outstanding achievements. It is time for you to enter Beijing as an official and make a difference."

Hu Zongxian suppressed the excitement in his heart, cupped his hands and said: "The lower officials are mediocre and dull in nature, and all are under the strict arrangement."

Yan Song nodded lightly with a smile: "If you want to be a Fu Baolang in Beijing, would you be willing?"

Hu Zongxian lowered his head, was stunned for a moment, and then replied: "I am willing, and I will be strict with you."

Yan Song's eyes were like hooks, staring at him closely, seeing his reaction, he thought for a moment before saying: "Fu Baolang, it's just a step for you to transfer, if you live up to yourself, the truth can keep you safe. .”

Hu Zongxian took a deep breath, bowed deeply, and said in a calm tone: "I'm afraid that the officials will be severely punished!"

But judging from his hands with pinched knuckles and white hands, Hu Zongxian's heart is extremely restless.

Fu Baolang is from the province under his family. From the official position of the sixth rank, his duty is to help the emperor keep the seal of the eight treasures of the emperor and the country's talisman festival. Such an official has no real power at all, so what can he do?
But things are different.

Although it is only the fifth rank, its power and responsibility are not inferior to Zhongshu Sheren who is the fourth rank.

Not only can they give advice like advising a doctor, but they also hold the power of "Tu Gui".

In addition, Gishi also controls the communication between the inner court and the outer court, which belongs to the "download" in "uploading and sending down".

After the policies and edicts of the imperial court have gone through all the procedures, they must be handed over to the foreign court and the six ministries through the hand of the matter.If one of the four ministers under the door resigns and quits, the imperial court's "delivery" will not be able to proceed, all government orders will be bound to the inner court, and the imperial court will enter a state of paralysis!
This is the real low-ranking official with heavy responsibilities. On weekdays, the six servants dare not be presumptuous in front of the government.

Compared with such an official position, Fu Baolang is really a different person.

It is no surprise that Hu Zongxian is so excited.

"Don't worry, Ruzhen."

Yan Song looked at him with a smile: "The truth says you can do it, so you will definitely do it."

He put his hands behind his back and walked out of the hall: "The notice for the common people has been written, just let those cunning officials in the county government leak it."

"Yes, Prime Minister Yan."

Hu Zongxian hurriedly responded: "The next official decided to inadvertently let those people know about it and spread it."

A faint smile curled up on the corner of Yan Song's mouth: "You're a seasoned planner, just figure it out yourself."

After finishing speaking, he left Hu Zongxian's value room and walked all the way to the back office.

The backyard of the county government office is not luxurious, with blue bricks and gray walls, and even a little dilapidated. The courtyard walls are mostly incomplete. Small officials in soap clothes come and go in the government office. When they see Yan Song, they hurriedly salute in fear.

As the saying goes, officials do not repair government offices, and customers do not repair shops.

Officials with iron-clad yamens are frequently transferred, promoted, and relegated. If you start to repair the yamen today, you may be transferred away before the yamen is repaired.

The yamen office that has been painstakingly prepared has made wedding dresses for others for no reason.

In addition, there is another disadvantage of building the yamen. If an official builds the yamen too luxuriously and beautifully, he will easily be impeached by the censor.

Being an official doesn't want to serve the imperial court, but to be the master of the people. He only wants to enjoy himself, and he wants to live in a luxury house and a fine arts academy. You are too extravagant to build such a luxurious government office with the people's fat and people's anointing!
This kind of impeachment is basically accurate, because the beautiful government office you repaired is there, it is impossible to run away, and the court can find out that there is something wrong with your wallet.

Therefore, officials who put a lot of effort into repairing government offices will generally cool down quickly.

Over time, repairing the government office and losing the official hat have gradually been linked together, and it has become a superstition and a taboo in the officialdom. It is very unwise or unlucky to be an official repairing the government office.

Unless it is so dilapidated that it is useless, incumbent officials generally do not repair the yamen.

When Yan Song came to Yuanwu County, he didn't live in the mansions arranged by those big families, but lived in a dilapidated small courtyard behind the county government.

Back in the small courtyard, the weeds and broken leaves had been cleared away the day Yan Song moved in. Now the ground is tidy and the walls have been freshly painted.

The long follower, Yan Yi, had been waiting in the courtyard for a long time. Seeing Yan Song coming back, he hurriedly handed over an envelope with both hands.

"Master, there is a letter from home."

Yan Song took the envelope expressionlessly, unfolded the letter paper, and read it in the yard.

After reading the letter, he snorted coldly: "How did Yan Shifan know that the dam was going to be silted up? Where did he get the news? Do you want me to leave him [-] mu?"

Yan Yi kept her head silent, Yan Song hurriedly filled the letter back into the envelope, and threw it to him again: "It can be used to start a fire when cooking tonight, and it can save a lot of medicine."

"Yes, sir."

(End of this chapter)