Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 121 Let’s go to Beijing to meet the driver together

After boarding the cargo ship bound for Qingxi County, Chen Qingsi looked at the people in Tonglu County who were still looking at the dock and bowed in the distance.

Seeing all the people returning gifts, Chen Qingsi felt warm in her heart, thinking that it was great to come here.

Following the river, Chen Qingsi arrived in Qingxi County in half a day.

Stepping onto the pier in Qingxi County, the pier that was stagnant due to wind and snow has returned to life.

When the workers who were struggling to make a living on the dock saw Chen Qingsi, they shouted in unison: "County Magistrate Chen is back!"

"Magistrate Chen is back!"

The sound grew louder and louder, full of joy.

Chen Qingsi was greatly surprised when she saw a familiar person greeting her and asked, "What's wrong? How long has it been since then and you don't recognize him anymore?"

The person who came was Du Hao who took the lead in breaking the ice and delivering food to Anhe Village.

Du Hao hurriedly explained: "How dare you, Captain Xi said when he came back that you stayed in Tonglu County to handle county affairs and would not be able to come back for a while. Some people are worried that County Magistrate Chen will not come back if he stays in Tonglu County, which will affect the people of the county." Terrified. Just tell me, the county’s wife is in the county, how could the county magistrate not come back?”

Chen Qingsi burst out laughing when he heard this. He also felt that the people of Qingxi County relied on him, and a thought came to his mind: What should he do if he gets promoted?
Even he himself felt a little bit reluctant to give up...

Forget it, don’t think about it anymore, it’s still early.

Chen Qingsi shook his head and continued walking towards the county.

The people along the way looked happy when they saw him, and they were obviously troubled by the rumors.

All the way back to the county government office, Chen Qingsi listened to Zheng Rong's report on some emergencies in the county after he left and how he handled them.

Chen Qingsi listened attentively and asked a few questions if he needed to understand more deeply.

Zheng Rong also answered clearly.

In the end, Chen Qingsi nodded with satisfaction and praised: "Well done, I did not misjudge the person. You have the ability to lead the county people through the difficulties on your own."

Zheng Rong did not respond, but said with some indifference: "If the county magistrate has nothing else to do, I will take my leave first."

"Go!" Chen Qingsi smiled and waved her hand.

Zheng Rongzuo bowed and retreated, his steps a little brisk, and when he left the lobby, he almost tripped over the threshold.

Chen Qingsi shook her head and turned over the case. Seeing that there was nothing important, she got up and went to the back office.

When we came to the back hall, the door was open and a charcoal fire was burning inside.

Xiao Miaochen sat at the top, wearing a snow-white coat, with slender hands as white as jade, holding a small heater and a book, reading with relish.

The entranced appearance is elegant and beautiful, like a fairy from the mundane world...

Below her, Qian Yan was sitting by the fire, embroidering with needle and thread in her hand. Although her appearance was not as gorgeous as Xiao Miaochen's, she was still pretty and pleasant.

As for Qingkong, she held the sword in front of her chest with both hands and leaned against the edge of the room to take a nap, looking cool and elegant.

Qingkong had the intuition of a martial arts practitioner and sensed that someone was approaching. She opened her eyes with some vigilance. When she saw it was her husband, a trace of joy flashed in her eyes and she said, "The husband is back!"

A word woke up the two people who were concentrating.

Xiao Miaochen and Qianyan both looked outside the house, quickly put down everything in their hands and came forward.

Xiao Miaochen said: "It's cold outside, please warm your hands."

She handed the small heater in her hand to Chen Qingsi.

Chen Qingsi smiled, took the small heater and warmed it first, then took hold of his wife's beautiful hands, holding the small heater with all four hands, and said, "This way we can keep warm together."

Xiao Miaochen's expression is charming and charming, and her pretty face is doubly bright. They are already an old married couple, but they still let her husband talk and behave in love from time to time, making her heart feel like a deer.

Qingkong quietly rolled her eyes and turned sideways, unwilling to look.Qian Yan was smiling at the side.

It wasn't until Xiao Miaochen was so ashamed that Chen Qingsi walked around his wife and said, "What is your wife reading?"

Xiao Miaochen said: "This is a miscellany of medical skills. I just read it to pass the time."

This perfunctory remark was immediately exposed by Qian Yan.

The little girl said: "I'm embarrassed to say it. I obviously want to read more practical miscellaneous books. Maybe they can help Mr. Lang like this time."

Chen Qingsi hugged her daughter-in-law movedly and said, "My wife is a virtuous and kind lady, and she has already helped my husband a lot!"

We have been away for a long time, and I miss you very much.

Chen Qingsi held his daughter-in-law Niwai for a while, but if it weren't for the candlestick Qingkong standing next to her, he would have had the heart to be wild and show off during the day.

I have to find an opportunity to take her in, otherwise it will be too inconvenient.

Chen Qingsi thought with a bit of evil heart but not courage...

Winter is a time of leisure for ordinary people, but for workaholics like Chen Qingsi, it is the busiest and most critical time.

He wants to make an overall deployment plan for Qingxi County in the coming year.

Because the first half of the year was smooth, Qingxi County's development momentum this year exceeded Chen Qingsi's expectations.

Next year, Chen Qingsi does not plan to develop in such a hurry, but to consolidate the current foundation.

Qingxi County's population is a flaw and there is a development bottleneck. Blind progress will end up in ruins and all previous efforts will be wasted.

Consolidate farming, maintain silkworm production, advance industry, and exchange resources with Tonglu County.

To put it simply, just follow the same old path this year.

It will be much easier administratively.

Therefore, in addition to this, Chen Qingsi also wanted to find something for himself to do and promote culture and education.

County schools only cultivate children's enlightenment, but are not enough to teach people to become talents.

Chen Qingsi plans to find a place with beautiful mountains and rivers in Qingxi County and build an institution similar to Songyang Academy. It can not only benefit one party, but also raise hopes and increase one's social status, killing two birds with one stone.

Just when he was formulating a plan, he unexpectedly learned that Xu Yushi, the governor of Muzhou, was visiting.

When Chen Qingsi heard that her immediate boss was coming, she quickly put down what she was doing and walked out of the county office to greet him.

"I've met Mr. Xu!"

Chen Qingsi bowed and saluted.

However, Master Xu Yu stroked his beard and said with a smile: "The title is wrong this time. I am no longer the governor of Muzhou."

Chen Qingsi looked at the red-faced master Xu Yu, and was overjoyed. She bowed and said, "Congratulations to Mr. Xu, congratulations to Mr. Xu."

Xu Yushi had long been the governor of Shangzhou. This time he was transferred to Muzhou to serve as governor. This was not a demotion, but a special appointment under special circumstances.

The third rank of Shangzhou governor, and the next promotion is only one step away from the prime minister.

In history, Master Xu Yu served as prime minister for many years. If he was promoted this time, he would most likely go to become prime minister.

Master Xu Yu said: "We are all happy together!"

Master Xu Yu happily took Chen Qingsi to the county government office. Seeing that Chen Qingsi was a little confused, he said: "This time, His Majesty issued an order to summon a certain person to Beijing, and he also made a special explanation. He said that he heard the name of Mr. Qingxi, Chen Qingsi, and asked a certain person to lead you. Let’s go to Beijing to meet you together.”

(End of this chapter)