Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 1039
The time has entered the 45th year of Wu Shihuang, that is, 469 BC, the fifth month of the lunar calendar.

Qingji started his first large-scale tour since he proclaimed himself emperor.

Qing Ji, who was 65 years old at the time, benefited from taking the panacea made by Yin Xi, Nan Rong and others, his body was still exceptionally handsome, and his body functions and appearance were maintained in his 30s.

Whether it can prolong life, Qingji is still unknown, at least the effect of those panacea is like this.

Taking advantage of his own body and bones, Qingji planned to take a look at the thousands of miles of rivers and mountains in Wu, and inspect the kingdoms of the feudal vassals.

This time on a large-scale tour, Qingji brought many ministers, as well as maids, eunuchs, and guards, more than ten thousand people, riding thousands of horses, mighty and mighty.

After the patrol team left Jinling, they went all the way north, crossed Hangou, and arrived at Linzi, the former capital of Qi State.

Linzi used to be the number one city in the world, with developed commerce and a large population.

Even now, Linzi is still an important economic center next to Jinling, and it provides hundreds of millions of tax revenues to Great Wu every year.

"Your Majesty, Wannian! Great Wu Wannian!"

"Your Majesty, ten thousand years! Ten thousand years! Ten thousand years!"

When the patrol team arrived in Linzi, Zhu Wenwu of Bohai County led tens of thousands of Li Shu from Linzi City to welcome them at the gate of the city.

With the sound of the solemn horn, Qingji's six imperial carriages and the imperial flag came into view, and everyone shouted "Your Majesty, ten thousand years", the scene was very grand.

However, Qingji just lifted the curtain of the carriage, glanced at it, and didn't say anything, but let the patrol team enter Linzi City directly.

The city of Linzi was originally the capital of the state of Qi. Since the state of Qi descended with rites, the palace of Linzi was not damaged in any way, but all the gold and silver treasures in the palace were looted and fell into disrepair for a long time.

However, it doesn't matter, after cleaning, Qingji can move in immediately.

After entering the Linzi Palace, Qingji immediately summoned Zhu Wenwu from Bohai County, and wanted to express his condolences to them.

At this time, Qingji was sitting on the majesty's platform, looking around, and saw all the civil and military men, big and small, standing on both sides of Bohai County. What made people puzzled was that the official robes on them all looked very shabby.

To this day, Da Wu has made clear regulations on the clothing system.

The official uniforms are all black, with wide sleeves and waists, and the "deep clothing system" is implemented in clothing.

In terms of color, according to the seasons, spring green, summer vermilion, season summer yellow, autumn white, winter black.

Despite this difference, the ministers of the DPRK and China all wore black official uniforms when they went to court.

Different official positions have different crowns, and the crown system is particularly complicated, with as many as [-] kinds.

Officials have to wear a group ribbon on the outside of their robes. Usually, officials carry their official seals with them and put them in the pouch around their waists.

The group is the ribbon on the official seal, and the ribbon is a long strip of ornaments made of colored silk, which covers the seal bag or is tied on the front of the abdomen and the waist, so it is called "print ribbon".

The level of identity is marked with the color of the ribbon.

Now, as far as Qingji could see, there were all the civil and military officials in Bohai County wearing shabby official uniforms, and what was even more embarrassing was that some people were still wearing patched official uniforms.

what's the situation?
Isn't Linzi the economic center of Wu Dynasty?

Qing Ji frowned and asked, "Second and third sons, why are the official robes on you so shabby?"

"Can't you even afford a brand new official robe?"

This really surprised Qingji a little.

It stands to reason that Da Wu's treatment of officials is extremely generous, and everyone will not be in a difficult life.

Moreover, official uniforms are generally issued by the imperial court.

However, the official uniform is damaged, and the official needs to pay for it by himself.

As the sheriff of Bohai County, Bao Xi stood up and told Qingji: "Your Majesty, to tell you the truth, it's not that the ministers can't afford official uniforms, but that there are indeed difficulties."

"In the past two years, Bohai County suffered from drought and locust plagues. The land was devastated for thousands of miles, and the people under the rule had no crops. Thanks to your majesty's benevolence, the imperial court allocated funds in time to relieve the victims, so that all parts of Bohai County did not lead to the tragedy of starvation everywhere."

"Of course, all the ministers and workers in Bohai County have money to contribute to natural disasters."

"The official robe of Xiangchen was accidentally torn when pushing the cart, so it was patched up."

"The minister mourned the hardship of the people's livelihood, so he repeatedly encouraged the officials and merchants in the county to raise donations. Many officials went bankrupt and wanted to help the victims. It is really epic."

As soon as Bao Xi's words fell, all the civil and military officials in Bohai County also rushed to speak to Qingji, praising Bao Xi's achievements during his tenure and his actions during the disaster relief process.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Bao is really a capable official of our Great Wu!"

"During the locust disaster two years ago, Governor Bao not only organized a fundraising event to help the victims, but also donated all his property!"

"Exactly!"

"During Mr. Bao's tenure, he has been adjudicating cases like a god, and he has always been praised by others!"

"Lord Bao has always lived in a simple house. He is obviously a feudal official and a county guard, but he has always maintained a simple style."

"There are only seven or eight servants in his house, only one wife and one concubine, and the food is very simple, no different from ordinary people."

"It is said that Mr. Bao's family's monthly expenses are only three thousand yuan. I can't imagine it!"

"When it comes to thrift and family management, there is nothing better than Master Bao. Your Majesty, once a minister came to Master Bao's house as a guest, there were only four dishes and one soup, and during the holidays, Master Bao's house can only eat once!"

"good."

Qing Ji listened to the words of all the civil and military officials in Bohai County praising Bao Xi, and there was an intriguing smile on the corner of his mouth, but he didn't expose the lies of these people.

Qingji looked around again, looked at the Wenwu of Bohai County who were present, and asked, "Is everyone here?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, there is one person who has not arrived."

"Who?"

"The magistrate of Ailing County, Yan Hong!"

Bao Xi bowed to Qingji and said, "Your Majesty, I am going to impeach Yan Hong against you."

"Yan Hong, this guy, acts perversely and has many illegal acts. He once invaded the people's land, accepted bribes from others, and then corrupted the law by taking money. He is a corrupt official and treacherous official!"

"Oh?"

Qing Ji asked with great interest: "Bao Xi, you have such a corrupt official in Bohai County, why didn't you report it?"

"Your Majesty doesn't know something. This Yan Hong has a lot of background. He is the grandson of Yan Zi, the son of Yan Tun, the left servant of the official department. The minister has reported to the court many times, but nothing has been heard. It is estimated that someone in the court is protecting Yan Hong. ..."

"Your Majesty, please punish Yan Hong severely to rectify the laws of the country!"

As soon as Bao Xi's words fell, more than half of the officials and officials in Bohai County who were present knelt down and, like Bao Xi, begged Qingji to punish Yan Hong severely.

(End of this chapter)