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On the third day, it was Xiaoman, and it started to rain. Once or twice a day, the horse team either took shelter from the rain for hours or hours, or marched hard on the muddy road.

"The road in Changping Township is better. There is not so much mud at all, and it is still refreshing on rainy days." Captain Xi wiped the sweat from his face, and said a word of nostalgia.

"How many Changping townships are there in total? How many places don't even have a decent official road." Shi Dutong panted heavily.

"When will this go?" Lieutenant Xuan looked at the submerged place in front of him, and didn't know what the underwater road was like.

Chen Fan looked very bad.Nanny Xu looked at her with trepidation every day, for fear that something might happen to her.

"What's this called? Wouldn't it be nice for people to stay in the capital or Changping Township?" Mother Xu only dared to sigh softly.

Dr. Chu took his pulse and said with a serious expression, "I can't walk anymore these two days, and if the bumpy ride continues, no matter how good my body is, I won't be able to bear it."

Zhang Ci went to Shidutong and asked for a two-day rest.Shi Dutong subconsciously wanted to refuse, so he heard Zhang Ci say: "If Mr. Chen conceives, he won't be able to leave for at least half a month."

Shi Dutong had no choice but to agree: "Take a two-day rest when you arrive at the station."

The carriage waded through the stagnant water one by one, and arrived at the post station before sunset.

"Do you want to be alone in the room today and have a good rest?" Chen Fan looked at Zhang Ci, and his spirit was not very good.

"It's nothing important to me. If I don't go out for two days tomorrow, I can take a good rest."

I wanted to rest for two days, but it rained for four consecutive days.The inn was located on a high ground, without any water, but the surrounding area was completely white, and it was impossible to walk.People in Chen's house are busy disinfecting and boiling medicine every day, so that everyone can take medicine to prevent cold and infection.

Shi Dutong was worried, and asked Colonel Xuan in a low voice: "There won't be a flood, will it?"

"It's hard to say." Lieutenant Xuan was also very worried.

"Rushing to Yuanshuo County like this will definitely exceed the date." Shi Dutong was worried about being late.

"Weather is irresistible, the first thing is to guarantee people's safety." Lieutenant Xuan comforted him.

The bureaucracy was also worried about the flood problem, and they rode out to inspect every day, and found that Changping Township was safe and sound.

"I have to say that the water conservancy measures in Changping Township are really well done." Xu Linyun admired it.

"The river embankment is stable, and the water will not overflow the embankment. Even the drainage ditches in the villages beside the road are not flooded. Those people are really conscious, and someone goes to clean the ditches every day." Cui Ziqian said.

"If every county can do this, there will be no more flooding problems in our dynasty." Xu Linyun had a good idea, and was shaken his head repeatedly by his three colleagues.

On the fifth day, the sky cleared, but the water level did not recede, and the team still couldn't leave.

After another day of waiting, the road and fields were revealed.The team walked in a mess.

Fortunately, there was no rain in the back, and the team walked to the territory of Yuanshuo County with difficulty.

"Let's rest at the inn today, there is still a long way to the county seat, and we will start tomorrow." Shi Dutong gave the order wearily.

The Chen family cooked dinner neatly.Chen Fan started to drink medicine after eating.

"Master Chen is feeling better?" Shi Dutong asked with concern.

Dr. Chu replied on her behalf: "I have always been in danger, that is to say, my lord is in good health and has the blessings of my ancestors, so nothing unexpected happened."

"Doctor Chu is also skilled in medicine." Shi Dutong boasted.

Dr. Chu waved his hands again and again: "Thank you, thank you. If we are still in Changping Township, then don't worry about it at all."

Shi Xuan and the two fell silent.

Zhang Ci looked at the sky and said to himself: "The situation along the way is not very good, and I don't know how Yuanshuo is."

Shi Xuan and the two touched their noses and left.

The situation in Yuanshuo County was not very good. Along the way, large pieces of wheat lay down in the fields, and some of them were moldy and rotten.The people don't seem to be in a good mood.

At noon, the team arrived at the gate of Yuanshuo County.The people at the gate of the city knelt on the ground when they saw the armors of the two men.

The captain of the defending soldiers stepped forward to salute and inquired, Shi Dutong said his identity.

"Master Shi, Lord Xuan, the villain's name is Song Lu. Please go this way." He personally led the team to the county government office, and another soldier ran to report the news.

Many officials stood at the gate of the county government office.

Yuanshuo County only has more than 4000 households, and it is a middle-level county. It is reasonable to not need to have so many officials, but such a large group in front of you seems to be configured in Jing County.

Shi Dutong raised his hand: "Let's talk in the hospital."

The carriage drove into the courtyard, the servants got off the station first, and Zhang Ci helped Chen Fan get off the carriage.

Chen Fan was wearing an official uniform and an official hat, standing there, quite imposing.

A group of officials saluted one after another: "See Mr. Chen."

Chen Fan bent over and stepped forward to give him a little support: "My colleagues, don't be rude. From now on, we will work together, and Yuanshuo County will be brought into good order."

"The lower officials must do their duty faithfully and serve the adults." All the officials said in unison.

The officials began to introduce themselves.

"My subordinate, Yan Chengzi, is the magistrate of this county."

"Your subordinate, Bo Chenhao, is the county lieutenant."

"Sun Jinqiao, the next official, is the boss of this county."

Next, Si Gong, Sicang, Si Hu, Si Bing, Judiciary and Si Shi stepped forward to introduce.Zhong County only needs three Cao Caos, but here there are six Cao Caos.In addition, there is one warden, who is responsible for recording and managing the list of prisoners; two inquisitors, who are executioners; two city magistrates, who manage the market;

Does the taxation of Yuanshuo County support so many officials?

Doctors, teaching assistants, and bachelors are not available. It seems that this is a place that doesn't pay much attention to studying, and doesn't even want to set up a vacant position.

When we met, we went to eat.Since Chen Fan was already the county magistrate, he sat at the same table with Bo Shixu, the magistrate of the county, and Zhang Ci accompanied Liu Cao; the other officials sat at several tables.

Yan Xiancheng wanted to pour wine for him, but Chen Fan stretched out his hand to stop him: "I'm pregnant, so I shouldn't drink alcohol."

The expressions of all the officials are a bit strange, sending a pregnant woman to be the county magistrate?

Chao Yun waited on him and poured Chen Fan a cup of warm water.

Chen Fan stood up and said, "I offer water instead of respect. I would like to offer a cup to all my colleagues first, and I hope you will help me."

Everyone stood up, spoke very politely, and drank all the wine in one gulp.

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After drinking for three rounds, Mo Jian and others came in with several jars of wine.

"This is wine made when we were in Changping Township, please try it." Chen Fan said, and poured wine for everyone.

The county magistrate and the others all said polite words, saying that it would be good to come by themselves, but they were too embarrassed to push Chen Fan's hand, so they had to say thank you shyly.

Zhang Ci stood up and toasted: "Let's have a toast together."

The cup was very small, and all the officials were so proud that they tilted their necks and poured down two gulps of wine.

Shi Xuan and the others glanced at them with a half-smile, and drank politely.

"Ah, so spicy!"

"What kind of wine is so strong?"

"Good wine! Quite refreshing!"

"Eat some food." Chen Fan greeted them, and all the officials took a few mouthfuls of food with chopsticks before slowing down.

"The wine in Changping Township is so good?" Bo Xianwei looked at Chen Fan with bright eyes.

Shi Dutong laughed and said, "Watermelons, grapes, liquor and wine in Changping Township are quite popular in the capital, and they are all expensive."

"I've heard that a watermelon costs [-] guan. Di Liang's dowry is worth [-] guan in copper coins alone." Bo Xianwei said.

"Yuanshuo County also grows sorghum, can we make this kind of wine?" the county magistrate asked.

Chen Fan nodded.All the officials grinned.

Shi Xuan and the two looked at each other and smiled meaningfully.