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Chapter 373 Quanzhou (Transitional Chapter)

A few days later, the big ship sailed to Xiuzhou!
"Master, is that the sea?" A student named Yu Ying asked excitedly, pointing to the endless blue sea in front of him. The approaching blue sea.

"That's right!" Wang Zhong said, "This is the sea!"

"When will we arrive at the port?" The mountain roads in Fujian are rugged, so Wang Zhong took the water route and went down the river from Jinling to the sea, then from Xiuzhou to Mingzhou, all the way south along the coast, and went straight to Quanzhou.

The imperial court has set up a shipping department in Hangzhou and Mingzhou, specializing in sea trade. In the offshore area, it has already explored a stable and smooth sea route, from Dengzhou in the north to Nanyang countries in the south. , Tea and other items are exchanged with Southeast Asian countries for gold, silver, spices, and precious wood, etc., to earn price differences and make huge profits.

Xiuzhou is the magical capital of later generations, and Mingzhou is Ningbo. There are many salt fields along the coast of Xiuzhou. However, the current salt production is not to make salt from seawater, but to boil brine to make salt. , the process is complicated.

Most of the salt fields in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Huaihe Rivers are like this.

"Boss Chuan said that we can reach Ninghai Town before sunset. Let's rest overnight in Ninghai Town tonight. Before sunset tomorrow, we will be able to reach Dinghai County in Mingzhou." It was Wang Erxi who answered Wang Zhong.

Wang Erxi traveled north and south for many years. Although he never went to sea trade, the Cao Gang was born with the water, and he often dealt with caravans on the sea.

After the big ship entered the sea, the feeling was completely different from that in the inland river. The sea was extremely rough. Fortunately, Wang Zhong and others had already changed to a large ship that could sail on the sea when they were in Jinling.

Before they reached Ninghai Town, several students experienced seasickness. Fortunately, Wang Zhong was there to provide acupuncture and massage for the students, supplemented by decoction, and they managed to persevere.

Wang Zhong walked and stopped all the way, visited all the way, and sent one after another, one after another, and one batch after another, in order to get closer to the officials in charge of the various ports along the way.

Especially the officials from Hangzhou and Mingzhou Shipping Departments, Wang Zhong used Emperor Jiayou's imperial decree to visit them one by one. Dredge, take the initiative to make friends.

By the time Wang Zhong and his party arrived in Quanzhou, it was already half a month later, and the main reason was that there was a lot of delay due to the exchange of favors.

The first ten days of October was coming to an end, and the large ship that Wang Zhong and his party were on finally sailed into Quanzhou Bay.

In the Quanzhou government office, Chen Jun, the magistrate of Quanzhou, is resting in the back hall. Chen He has been serving as the magistrate of Quanzhou for two years, and the next year will be the triennial evaluation of the Ministry of Officials. However, at this juncture, the mother who took office as the magistrate suddenly died of illness. In the Song Dynasty, Da Song ruled the world with benevolence and filial piety. When his biological mother died of illness, Ding You had to go home.

Now that the autumn harvest has passed, all the autumn grain has been put into storage, and after the counting is completed, everything will be off, and we can have a good rest.

A knock on the door suddenly sounded, breaking Chen Jun's silence.

"Duke Ming!" The person who came was Chen Jun's master, a staff member, and a confidant. He advised Chen Jun on weekdays,

"What's the matter?" Chen Jun opened his eyes slightly and asked softly.

The master cupped his hands and said: "The new judge has arrived in Quanzhou, and the post has been delivered!"

"Oh?" Chen Jun's half-opened eyes have been fully opened: "So fast? Who is the name of this person? What's the background?"

"Duke Ming, please take a look!" The master presented Wang Zhong's name card with both hands.

"Wang Zhong?" Chen Jun looked at this rather familiar name, and was a little surprised: "It turned out to be him?"

The master smiled and said: "It is the Wang Zihou who was hand-picked by the officials as the champion of the new department, the youngest champion since the founding of our dynasty."

"How could it be him?" Chen Jun looked at the name post and asked in doubt.

The master analyzed: "Looking at what he said on his name post, he was dedicated to a doctor and compiled by the Jiying Hall. According to the usual practice, he would be the number one scholar in his family, and at most he would only be awarded the sixth grade, let alone the prince. Hou is from a farming family and has no background, so if he is released this time, he should not be demoted."

"Forget it!" Chen Jun waved his hands and said, "I just hope I'm not a stunned young man!"

Chen Jun is more than 40 years old this year, nearly half a century old, and he is a clean and honest official. He has served in many places. She is well-organized, but what she fears the most is a young, reckless, unsophisticated, stupid, single-minded person.

After all, this kind of stunned young man who accepts death has never experienced a real beating, and always likes to hold some unrealistic fantasies in his mind, but you and him still can't make sense, so it's a trouble to deal with it.

It's okay to meet some bookworms who don't know how to adapt and have a straight temper, but it's not bad if they are smarter.

Chen Jun could only hope that the new judge would be a good match.

After all, he, the magistrate, is named the top leader of the entire Quanzhou. The judge said he was the deputy of the magistrate, but in fact, the judge was a position specially set up by the imperial court to suppress and supervise the magistrate. Army, imperial envoys and the like.

After a while, Chen Jun received Wang Zhong in the outer hall.

"I have seen Lord Maoshan!" Wang Zhong smiled and bowed to salute.

"I'll break it! I'll break it too!" Chen Jun immediately looked like he hated seeing each other late, supported Wang Zhong's arms, and said earnestly: "I have heard that the new Tongpan is a rare handsome man. He was the first in high school, the number one scholar, and when I saw him today, he really deserved his reputation, and his reputation is well-deserved!"

"It's just a moment of luck, and it's just a fluke to get into the eyes of the officials. How can it be compared to Minggong, who has worked hard for decades, and devoted himself to the court and the people. He is really a model for lower officials!"

After the two of them exchanged business for a while, there was still a little bit of unfamiliarity when they met for the first time, and they almost hooked their shoulders and invited them to go to the brothel to eat flower wine and hug the first oiran together!

The address between the two has also become "Minggong" and "Zihou"!The acquaintance is like an elder who hasn't seen each other for a long time reunited with his own nephew.

"Chong is a newcomer, unfamiliar with the place, young and inexperienced, all kinds of government affairs, I have to give you a lot of advice from Minggong!"

"Zihou is a talented young man, if you give advice, let's communicate with each other!"

After another business exchange, Chen Jun inevitably asked about the current situation in Tokyo, and Wang Zhong didn't hide anything.

"At the beginning of the year, the two grand ministers, Han and Cai, led the princes in the DPRK to repeatedly advise the officials, asking the officials to adopt the sons of the clan and set them up as sacrifices. Don't want Cai to fall ill just after summer. At that time, I heard that Mr. Cai was already dying of illness, and he spent more time in coma than awake every day. The imperial doctors were all helpless, I'm afraid..."

Chen Jun was extremely surprised and regretful, finally sighed, and said helplessly: "Mr. Cai Daxiang is the elder of the two dynasties, the leader of the country, and he has worked hard for the country and the people all his life. He is really a role model for my generation!"

As he spoke, he seemed to be deeply in love, and he bowed in the direction of Tokyo with his hands folded.

Wang Chongdao: "Among all the clans in Tokyo, King Yan and King Yong are the most vocal!"

Chen Jun couldn't help asking: "King Yan is strong, and King Yong is old. I don't know which prince Zihou thinks the officials will choose?"

"If you talk about the eldest son, there is no doubt that it should be King Yong, but if you talk about being wise and capable, King Yan has a good reputation in the court, so naturally King Yan has a better chance."

There is basically no difference between Wang Zhong's answer and no answer, because the few words he said are well-known things, so it doesn't mean he didn't say anything!
However, there was a smile on Chen Jun's face, and he had some vague guesses about Wang Zhong, a promising new champion who suddenly chose to be an official.

Especially Quanzhou, which is relatively remote and barren in most places in the southeast.

Chen Jun shook his head and said with a smile: "The position of the crown prince is the cornerstone of the dynasty, but now you and I are far away in Quanzhou, and we can't talk about it!"

Wang Zhong cupped his hands and said: "What Duke Ming said is very true. It is the so-called being in his position and seeking his own government. Since we are far away in Quanzhou, we only need to abide by our duties and govern Quanzhou well so that the people can live in peace and prosperity. Great kindness, the court's generous salary!"

The imperial court maintains honesty with high salaries, and the salaries of officials are not low. There are corresponding different materials distributed in different seasons. Ice in summer, carbon in winter, as well as food, cloth, clothes, etc., can be said to be considered by officials for their daily necessities. arrive.

"What Zihou said is very true!" Chen Jun also cupped his hands at Wang Zhong.

"Your official first arrived in Quanzhou, and you are not familiar with the place, so you have to trouble Ming Gong to explain the situation of the counties in Quanzhou to your official."

"Then I'll tell Zihou!" Chen Jun took a sip of wine, moistened his throat, and said, "I won't talk about the history of Quanzhou. I believe Zihou must have known it in advance. Now Quanzhou governs Nan'an, Jinjiang, Tong'an, Dehua, Yongchun, Qingxi, and Hui'an are seven counties, of which Jinjiang County is the seat of the state government, which is also known as Quanzhou City in the people's mouth.

Nan'an and Jinjiang are adjacent to each other, and the distance between them is only tens of miles, and the three counties of Dehua, Yongchun, and Qingxi are far away..."

Chen Jun has been in Quanzhou for two years, and he knows the situation in Quanzhou well, but he also knows everything about it.

The wealth, population, and roads of each county are rich in gentry, rich in merchants, and powerful in the local area.

As well as the general situation of land taxation in each county, Chen Jun told Wang Zhong in detail.

With Chen Jun, a top leader in Quanzhou, explaining it was more convenient than Wang Zhongzhuo asking around. Chen Jun ordered someone to bring some documents, and handed over the errands of his predecessor to Wang Zhong in detail.

As the deputy of the state government, the general judge, together with Quan Zhijun and state affairs, handles political affairs. "Every matter concerning soldiers and civilians, money and grain, household registration, taxation and labor, and hearing judgments in prisons can be adjudicated, and the guardian will sign a letter to inform the implementation. "In name, it assists the magistrate or prefect to handle government affairs, but all official affairs must be signed jointly by the judge to take effect.

In addition, the general judge was also given the power to directly report to the emperor the situation of all officials in the state capital, state capital, and county levels.

Whether the officials of the ministry are good or not, and whether their duties are revised or abolished, they can be assassinated to hear.

It also has the nature of supervision, known as "supervisory state".

It is the real power in hand.

"To tell you the truth, Mr. Ming, this time he went south to Quanzhou again. In addition to taking over the general judge, before leaving, the officials also specially ordered him to inspect Quanzhou and set up a saltworks. Mr. Ming will take a look at it!"

Wang Zhong asked for the imperial decree from Emperor Jiayou. After reading it, Chen Jun immediately expressed that he would fully support it if needed.

Wang Zhongdao: "The matter of the salt field still needs to be investigated carefully, and the suitable place should be carefully selected. I wonder if there is anyone under Minggong who is familiar with the situation in the coastal area of ​​Quanzhou?"

Chen Jun said: "Of course there is! But when Zihou first arrived in Quanzhou, the journey was tiring, so he should rest for a few days before dealing with these business matters!"

Wang Zhong was also very savvy, and immediately cupped his hands and said: "All follow Ming Gong's orders!"

"Hahaha!" Chen Jun said, "I'll hold a banquet at Danbi Tower tonight, to wash away the dust for Zihou!"

"Respect is worse than obedience!"

It's night, Danbi Tower, look at the graceful beauty dancing on the high platform below, against the background of the soft silk and bamboo orchestra, look at the beautiful young lady sitting next to the colleagues, who is just in her [-]th year Girl, why don't you know where Danbi Tower is.

Zhizhou Chen Jun sat at the head, Wang Zhong walked over, bowed his hands and said: "Ming Gong!"

"Zihou is here!" Chen Jun smiled even more.

Wang Zhongdao: "I was delayed at home for a while and came late. Don't blame Minggong!"

"Later, later, what's the matter, come, come, take a seat!" While speaking, Chen Jun had already got up, walked to Wang Zhong, and pulled Wang Zhong to sit beside him.

While taking Wang Zhong to drink and watch the dance, Chen Jun introduced to Wang Zhong his colleagues, the county magistrates, county magistrates, and directors in Jinjiang and Tong'an counties.

In a few days, Wang Zhong, under the leadership of Chen Jun's staff, and accompanied by several scribes and police officers, began to inspect the coastline in Quanzhou one by one. It took more than 20 days to complete the investigation and return to Quanzhou.

Knowing Wang Zhong's return, Chen Jun greeted him personally and intervened in the investigation.

Wang Zhong took out a map, circled three places in Quanzhou Bay, and circled two places in Hui'an and Tong'an counties.

"So much?" Chen Jun frowned slightly.

Wang Zhong explained: "These are the places with the best geographical location, and we have asked the local residents in detail this time, and the tides in these places are the most suitable."

"Since Zihou has made up his mind, when shall we start?"

Wang Zhong pointed to the place in Quanzhou Bay, which is the closest to Quanzhou City, and said, "The salt farm we are going to build this time is different from the salt farms in other places, but we need more help from Minggong."

Chen Jun said: "That's natural!"

Seeing that it was almost the twelfth lunar month, the yamen suddenly posted a notice, announcing to the village that the yamen wanted to build a saltworks, and Gu called on the people to work, with a daily wage of ten renminbi, and two meals. All people in Quanzhou and those who were innocent could sign up. Young and strong are preferred.

Generally, such court servants are forced to recruit strong men, some meals are deducted, and the common people are asked to pay their own money. It is like this that the common people are paid wages, but I have never seen it.

There are not many people in the head of Guizhou who can read, but there are some talented mengtong who have read books and can read characters, standing next to the notice to read for everyone, and there are also scribes and policemen who posted the notice and told the contents loudly to all the townspeople. civil.

In just one day, the news spread throughout the villages near Jinjiang County.

At first, the common people naturally refused to believe it, but after several times of propagandizing, some people began to be tempted. Now it is almost the twelfth lunar month, the year is approaching, and it is not a farming season. There is not much work in the field, so the common people will naturally change their minds. Make money to supplement the family in a reasonable way.

Once there is one, there will be another. In just a few days, a total of 200 people were called to the tidal flat selected by Wang Zhong. , began to build saltworks.

With Wang Zhong, the general judge, watching in person at the salt field, the subalterns in the yamen naturally did not dare to deduct the meals of these common people at will, and after work was over every day, the wages were paid on the same day, and each of ten copper coins was a lot.

Even the students and scriveners who helped oversee the work were paid ten copper coins per day.

The money they get is real. Although there is no meat in the two meals a day, they can be seen to be oily, and they are all dry rice. How can strong laborers not work hard.

Quanzhou is located on the southeast coast. Although it is the winter moon, the weather is not too cold, at least not as cold as Yangzhou, not to mention that it is estimated that it is already snowing heavily at this time, and the sky and the earth are vast. The silver-clad Tokyo Bianliang up
However, in half a month's time, the dry salt ponds, sheds, and water and drainage channels of the saltworks have all been excavated.

Jiayou's six-year year passed quietly without knowing it.

(End of this chapter)