Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 406 Welcome from Dai County
Outside the empty city gate, a group of people stood.

This city is called Dai County, where the county seat of Dai County is located. The group of people in front of the city gate are also wearing official uniforms, and their identities are self-evident.

It was this morning that they suddenly received the news that the new acting county magistrate had arrived several miles away and would be arriving soon. They needed the county government to be prepared and go there to greet him as soon as possible.

Suddenly, the entire county government, as well as the county magistrate team in Dai County, fell into chaos at this moment, and they started to make arrangements with a flurry of activity.

This welcoming ceremony is not that Chen Zhi and the others are trying to show off or put on airs, nor are they used to being greeted by fellow villagers in Pengcheng. When they arrive in a new place, they have to do the same thing to show their prestige. Instead, they are performing a routine according to the standards of the imperial court. Same notification.

Don't underestimate this form, it is actually one of the manifestations of etiquette. In this era, etiquette is the embodiment of order, and it is also to maintain legitimacy and authority. Through ritual actions, it is to determine the relationship between superiors and subordinates, and the relationship between superior and inferior. The most direct and effective way to establish personal authority, which is conducive to subsequent governance and rule.

Even if Chen Zhi had other means, there was no reason to abandon this routine and start a new one.

However, compared with other places, there is an awkward atmosphere permeating Daijun at this moment.

The reason is very simple, that is, the original governor of Daijun, Lu District, has not left yet, and he is still in Daijun. Therefore, the people around him, according to the rules of the court, have to take care of this person when preparing for the welcome ceremony. The old Shangguan's face seemed a little timid.

Because this time Chen Zhi took office, it was different from the normal situation. Although there was a handover when Chen Zhi took office, usually the predecessor had served the full six-year term, and then the successor came over, and the two parties conducted a simple handover, and this handover was The process sometimes does not take place locally.

Especially in places like Youzhou, the construction of official roads is quite lagging behind, and there are also intrusions from border nomadic tribes. In many cases, the handover is carried out at the state government office, or in Jixian County, Yan County where Wang Jun is often stationed.

Both parties bring their own staff or some files to carry out a formal delivery. The specific inventory and verification work will have to wait until the new county governor arrives and organize his own manpower to carry out it. Even if the delivery is done locally, the inventory cannot be done in person.

Chen Zhi had received the notice before and went directly to Jixian County. In fact, he had this intention in mind.

In special circumstances, such as the former governor being taken down in advance, or having some illness, the handover process will be carried out further away, or even in the capital. Under special circumstances, such as the predecessor simply dies. , or under special circumstances, the control of counties is lost, then this handover becomes more of a formality, and everything has to be understood and verified one by one by the new appointee.

Chen Zhi's appointment this time was actually the most special situation. Most of the counties in Youzhou were controlled by Wang Jun, and the county governor of Guangning County, where he was originally going, was expelled directly because of some excuses. There are many changes in the county, and even the so-called county guard cannot know everything. If Chen Zhi goes to Guangning County, the handover will be very complicated.

What's more, there was an accident in the middle. Chen Zi failed to go to Guangning in the end, but came to Daijun. The county guard of Daijun was not promoted, but was transferred to the nearby Guangning County.

It would be nice if Chen Zhi could see Wang Jun in Jixian County. The former governor of Dai County, Lu District, would also go there and the two sides would have a deal in Jixian County. However, because of Duan Bu Xianbei's problem, Wang Jun would not let Chen Zhi enter at all. County, and even shortened the stay of Chen Zhi and his party, allowing them to enter Daijun in advance. So they were supposed to leave for the mainland of Yanjun two days later, but they met Chen Zhi in Daijun by accident. .

As a border county, Dai County is still a barrier to Youzhou. It is surrounded by the Huns. Although the environment is not good, Guangning County is not much better. What's more, as one of Wang Jun's minions, Lu District also vaguely knows that Guangning County The current situation in Ning County is not good. Going there would definitely be worse than being in Dai County.

But what can he do? This is a decision made by the above, and he cannot refuse.

Such emotions will naturally show up in Lu District's usual words and deeds, making his subordinates and others notice that now they have to welcome Chen Zhi, which stimulates the old county governor's emotions even more, and he has not left yet. Youzhou, the neighboring Guangning County, is both the county guard and a person close to Wang Jun. It will be impossible to deal with Chen Zhi for a while. However, if this generation of the county has a grudge against this person, he will take revenge. Get up, it's too much to eat and walk around.

But similarly, if you don't show respect at this time, the new county guard will remember him in the future. Even if the new county guard's methods are not good enough and he is eventually ignored, it will still be more than enough to deal with one or two subordinates and subordinates.

"The current situation is really weird. Why did the new county governor arrive so quickly?"

"Yes, if Governor Lu leaves, there won't be so many things when he comes back. Now it will be a little complicated."

"Actually, Governor Lu is dissatisfied with the new Governor. He has been hinting at us these days, and even directly ordered several of his confidants to make the new Governor look good."

"It's understandable. After all, Guangning County has just been looted by barbarians recently. I heard that the situation is very complicated and the damage is very serious. Compared with Dai County, Guangning County is much dilapidated. No one in its place would be willing to do it. .”

"Actually, even if there hadn't been the looting by barbarians, I'm afraid County Sheriff Lu wouldn't be happy. He came to Dai County for three years and managed to run the business with great difficulty. As soon as he got a firm foothold, he turned around and was transferred to the next county. No one can let go, and it is completely normal to be angry with the new county governor."

"Having said that, it's hard to say whether the new county governor can withstand this attack and whether he can stand firm."

"Anyway, Governor Chen is quite famous. He is a talented academic. He must have some skills. I have read several of his articles."

"How knowledgeable you are and whether you can govern a county are not the same thing. Are there still few people who can talk about military affairs on paper? What's more, there are orders from Governor Lu, so before the new Governor comes, there are many more enemies. ." The people standing in front of the city gate were talking to each other. They have all been tested by the ups and downs of officialdom. Naturally, they can see the problems behind the current situation and can't help but discuss it. Regarding the next situation. , I'm a little confused, I'm just waiting for the new county guard to arrive, it depends on the situation.

Just when everyone was feeling uneasy, they suddenly heard someone in front shouting "Here we come."

Suddenly, everyone cheered up and looked forward. What they could see were several carriages approaching slowly, as well as many servants guarding them.

These servants walked with the carriage, but their steps were neat and they controlled the speed of running. They were dressed in uniform colors. As they ran closer, the ground shook slightly.

Such a shock shocked the hearts of the people who greeted them. Looking at the groups of servants, at a glance, there were at least a hundred people, but they all appeared to be well-trained, much better than they were in the garrison outside the city. The officers and soldiers I saw were much more elite.

"This is the newly appointed county guard, and the carriage is followed by a servant? Doesn't it mean that this county guard comes from a local family? It is a branch of the Chen family, which has long shown signs of decline. Such a family is How do you train a servant like this?"

A few people who knew a little about military affairs couldn't help but start talking.

In fact, there were very few people who served as officials or errands in Dai County who were not involved in the military affairs. They had their own set of standards for judging the eliteness of soldiers and horses. At this time, when they saw Chen Zhi's manpower, he immediately paid attention to it.

But soon, as the motorcade approached, everyone put aside their thoughts and turned their attention away from the servants, focusing instead on the motorcade itself.

crunch.

The wheels came to a stop, and then someone got out of the car, and the leader was Chen Zhi, who was saluting the crowd who came to greet him according to official etiquette.

"I've met Governor Chen!"

Chen Zhi's portrait has long been delivered to everyone along with the notification documents. Now there are very few people who can't recognize it. Even if they don't remember the appearance, they can identify the real owner just by looking at his position.

"Chief Chen, his subordinate Liu Bao, who is the governor of the county, led the officials to greet Shangguan."

"The lower official, Lu Dao, is acting as the county magistrate and has met Governor Chen."

Two people came over to salute Chen Zhi one after another. From their clothes, it could be seen that they were the leaders of the group of welcoming officials.

Sure enough, one was the county magistrate Shi, and the other was the magistrate of the county where the county magistrate's office was located.

This county magistrate's history is actually equivalent to the county magistrate's, but Daijun is located on the border and involves military affairs, so it is named after the magistrate's history.

The two came out and saluted Chen Zhi on behalf of the Daijun officialdom. The ceremony was over, and Chen Zhi's identity was confirmed. After some pleasantries, he followed everyone into the county seat.

However, when entering the city, Chen Zhi called Chen Ju and gave him instructions, asking them to find out the city's defenses and carry out reinforcements in the shortest possible time.

Dai County, the capital of Dai County, also has a long history, and there are many stories in the history of the Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms. Therefore, Sheriff Shi introduced Chen Zhi as he walked. Chen Zhi looked around at the history of this city and nodded from time to time.

However, Chen Zi, Yang Song and others who were following Chen Zhi secretly shook their heads, not satisfied with the situation in this county.

As the capital of a county, Dai County should have concentrated the manpower and material resources of the entire county and reflected the heritage of the entire county. However, Dai County is quite ancient. In addition to the stronger city walls and the convenience of people, even the ordinary people in the hinterland of the Central Plains Counties and counties are not as good, let alone compared with the county government over there.

"It's really not easy to govern here."

The two looked at each other and saw solemnity in each other's eyes.

In the front, Chief Shi Liu Bao was still making introductions. Suddenly, a guard came over and raised his hands to several people and said: "Everyone, the county guard learned that you have arrived and sent me to invite you over."

(End of this chapter)