Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 115: Enze Two Counties
Qingxi County.

Before Xu Yushi's appointment was conveyed to him, Chen Qingsi had already begun preparations to support Sui'an County and Tonglu County.

No matter what Master Xu Yu decided, Chen Qingsi planned to do her best.

This kind of large-scale disaster will cause human tragedy in Muzhou, which has the weakest ability to resist disasters.

Qingxi County, Sui'an County and Tonglu County share the same river water, so it is most convenient for rescue.

At the moment, he was listening to Jiang Chen's report in the county government office.

"My subordinates have collected a total of three cargo ships, eighteen awning boats, and 120 fishing boats..."

Chen Qingsi's eyes flashed with strange color, and she asked: "There's no point in being strong, right? Why are there so many?"

Jiang Chen hurriedly bowed and said: "Where is the need for force? Knowing the intention of the subordinates, the Zhao family presented the two cargo ships without saying a word, and arranged the crew and helmsmen. They also asked the subordinates if it was enough. If it was not enough, We can also recruit some from Qiantang. As for other awning boats and fishing boats, I heard that the county magistrate requested them, and the boat owners readily agreed, and many people were willing to steer the boats themselves to help."

He said with emotion on his face.

He was a small clerk, just a subordinate hired by Chen Qingsi. He was not even part of the imperial staff. He was respected everywhere. How could he not know the reason?
Thinking about the changes that had taken place in less than a year since I went south in late autumn last year, it was like a dream. I couldn't help but sigh: "After one year in office as the county magistrate, the prestige among the people here is unparalleled."

What Chen Shuozhen brought to the people of Qingxi County was spiritual comfort, but Chen Qingsi actually made the people of Qingxi County feel a better life and a promising development prospect.

There is no doubt that at this time, Chen Qingsi's status in the hearts of the people in Qingxi County had already unknowingly surpassed that of Chen Shuozhen.

Chen Qingsi also felt warm in her heart and said, "It's just a comparison of feelings!"

He paused, stood up and said, "Come on, it's very cold today. Let's go have a bowl of ginger soup. My wife is very good at making ginger soup."

Xiao Miaochen often made ginger soup for Chen Qingsi, who studied at night, and had great experience.

In this bad weather, the county government and subordinate officials braved the wind and snow to go in and out.

Xiao Miaochen set up a stove for boiling medicine in the front office and cooked ginger soup for everyone who came and went from the county office.

Jiang Chen hurriedly said: "The county magistrate and his wife are truly a couple made in heaven."

"Ha ha!"

What responded to him was Chen Qingsi's hearty laughter.

While he was drinking ginger soup and resting, Master Xu Yu's appointment came to him.

Looking at the appointment letter in his hand, Chen Qingsi suddenly felt that the burden on his shoulders became heavier.

Xu Yushi's appointment obviously gave him the control of Sui'an and Tonglu counties, as well as the power to command Xi Junmai and the three thousand soldiers under his command.

Of course, he, a seventh-grade county magistrate, could not control a fifth-grade captain, so Xu Yushi's words were to help him all at once.

But Xi Jun bought a big boss and asked him to fight and charge into battles. He also asked him to rescue and provide disaster relief. How could he have the ability and not be allowed to obey the arrangements?

"Go back and tell Mr. Xu that Qingsi has lived up to his high expectations."

Chen Qingsi immediately sent someone to call Zheng Rong.

He returned to Houya and said hello to Xiao Miaochen.

Xiao Miaochen didn't say much, she just patted the snow on Chen Qingsi's body and said, "I am waiting here for my husband to come back."

Zheng Rong has not yet received the news that Xu Yushi has entrusted Chen Qingsi with an important task, but he has given up resistance.

In Chen Qingsi, he fully realized the saying that opportunities lie in the hands of those who are prepared, and he also realized what powerlessness meant.

Zheng Rong didn't care about the life and death of the people. What he saw in his eyes was the situation after the snow disaster.

Faced with this rare snow disaster that has never happened in a century, the people in Qingxi County are living a life as if there is a disaster caused by nature but not by humans.This achievement is enough to brag about for a lifetime.

He came all the way from the Central Plains to suppress Chen Qingsi, which became a joke.

Chen Qingsi looked at Zheng Rong and said: "Xu Shijun ordered me to temporarily take charge of the affairs of Sui'an and Tonglu counties. Because of Ji Wen's incident, Tonglu County is now in chaos and the situation is very bad. I decided to go to Tonglu County in person to take charge. Qingxi County will be left to you. I will ask Jiang Wenwen to assist you..."

Zheng Rong was stunned, with only one thought in his mind: One Qingxi County is not enough?
Chen Qingsi said pointedly: "I have handed it over to you intact in Qingxi County. Prime Minister Zheng County, please don't be careless. If there is any accident, I will only ask you."

Zheng Rong understood that he was being manipulated again. Qingxi County was good to him. If he messed up, it was Zheng Rong's incompetence that brought shame to his Zheng family.Well done, the credit still belongs to others...

"My subordinates understand!"

Even Zheng Rong himself felt strange, how could his temper get better?
There was no anger left in my heart...

Is this a natural habit?
Outside Qingxi County.

A long dragon came from far to near. The leader was a tall and majestic man, it was Xi Junmai.

"Captain Xi!"

Chen Qingsi strode forward to greet him.

The two of them bowed to each other and said hello.

They were neighbors to each other, and Chen Qingsi had good intentions, so he often invited Mr. Xi to come to Qingxi County for drinks.

Xi Junmai would reciprocate the favor and invite Chen Qingsi to the military camp to eat the game they caught during training.

The relationship is very good, no unnecessary politeness.

Xi Junmai said directly: "I have been ordered by the envoy to let you and County Magistrate Chen fight against the disaster. How can Xi have such ability? If he has any arrangements, County Magistrate Chen will just tell you. I'm not bragging to you, this is the case. Wind and snow are common in the northwest. My soldiers use it to train."

"Good spirit!"

Chen Qingsi couldn't help but praise him, and without being polite to him, said: "Divide the troops into two groups, one group of 2000 people, to go with me to Tonglu County, and one group of 1000 people, led by General Lu Bie, with me by my side Let’s go to Sui’an County with this Shi Zuo Shi.”

Lu Yuan was a good man, and he quickly bowed and said: "Historical talent is famous, and I will be willing to listen to the arrangements."

Shi Wuzi quickly returned the gift.

Chen Qingsi felt relieved when she saw that the two seemed to know each other.

Xi Jun asked curiously: "Qingxi County doesn't need soldiers?"

Chen Qingsi smiled confidently and said: "It doesn't matter, Qingxi County can take care of itself."

Xi Junmai was also a little stunned. When the army entered the county and saw the situation in the county, he secretly sighed and looked at Chen Qingsi beside him with more respect in his eyes.

There is less snow in the south of the Yangtze River, so Xi Junmai doesn't pay much attention to preventing snow disasters.

The sudden storm and snow made him panic.

However, he was born in the northwest and has seen winds and snows bigger and fiercer than this, so he knows how to deal with them.

The officers and men in the army are all strong and can overcome difficulties easily, and they regard this as special training.

But Qingxi County is a county town where the elderly, weak, women and children are the main residents. It is really amazing that it withstood the wind and snow.

Chen Qingsi stood on the bow of the boat and went down the river. Looking at the soldiers standing behind him, he felt a little dazed for a moment. If he could command such an army, wouldn't he be a general?

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