Ji Tang

Chapter 386 Take the lead
Time flies, and in a daze, the first snowfall in the fourth year of Zhenguan covers the entire Chang'an.

For some reason this year, the snow fell heavily, as if it was falling from the sky, and it never stopped.

As the emperor of this empire, Li Shimin issued several imperial edicts, asking officials from various places to take precautions, and even asked them to ensure that the roads were open.

No wonder he was anxious. The heavy snowfall for several days turned Guanzhong into a vast expanse of white. The snow was more than a foot deep.

If this continues, no one can pass by on the official road, which is equivalent to the heavy snow dividing the entire Tang Dynasty.

If something unexpected happened, the court wouldn't be able to get the news, which he couldn't bear.

In other words, the people of Chang'an have been living pretty well in the past few years. If it were before, I don't know how many people would starve to death and freeze to death.

The fire pits that originally housed the people who opened up wasteland had already spread throughout the Guanzhong and were even used by people outside the Guan. This gave the people the ability to withstand the cold.

Ji Song was not very clear about the court's movements. He was leading the people in his house to clear the snow in front of the door.

Everyone started working together, and it turned out to be a bit lively!
Ji Song took the lead in clearing the snow, which made the heads of the families in Chongrenfang feel a little uneasy.

Everyone in the court knows that His Majesty attaches great importance to this snow disaster. Now that Hao Jiehou personally leads people to clear the snow, it's okay for them not to know.

But it's a bit embarrassing to pretend that you don't know even though you know it.

After thinking again and again, I finally crawled out of Concubine Ji's bed.

As a result, a rare scene appeared in Chongrenfang.

The heads of each family took their families to clear the snow on the road. At first, everyone thought it was dazzled. After seeing clearly, some people who were lazy at home also spontaneously cleared the snow in front of their houses.

The news about Chongrenfang was quickly learned by the Chang'an County Magistrate. He was running around in the yamen anxiously, trying his best to smooth the roads everywhere.

But the snow is getting thicker and thicker, and it’s still raining non-stop. It’s not easy to clear it!

But after hearing a report from his subordinates, saying that the snow in Chongrenfang was almost cleared, Hao Jing Hou Ji Song asked him if the Chang'an County Magistrate needed help clearing other places.

The Chang'an County Magistrate was stunned. He did not expect such a thing to happen.

Since ancient times, it has been the most difficult job to be the county magistrate in the capital. There are dignitaries everywhere here, and there are so many royal relatives. If you are not careful, you will offend people.

Therefore, when he governs, he is always cautious and makes decisions only after weighing the pros and cons.

He took people to Chongrenfang and looked at the snow piled on both sides of the road and the cleared road. He didn't know what to say for a while.

When did the nobles and people of Chang'an become so easy to talk to?On weekdays, everyone is very good at it. If you want them to donate some money to build bridges and pave roads, they are always pushed back.

What's happening to each one of them now?
When Ji Song came to him, the Chang'an County Magistrate woke up.

"The next official pays homage to Lord Hou!"

Ji Song helped him weakly and said with a smile: "As the saying goes, 'if one side is in trouble, all sides will support'. Officials like us, who have honored us with national stipends and received the support of the people, should set an example and take the lead in sharing the country's worries."

Then he pointed at the heads of the families behind him and said: "Everyone's sincerity, I hope the county will understand. If it is useful, please don't be polite."

A difficult one, P Plus support?

The Chang'an County Magistrate murmured to himself, his eyes lit up, and he said excitedly: "Master Hou, I admire you for your big heart!"

He bowed to Ji Song and said, "I don't want to hide anything from you, Lord Marquis. Just now, the imperial court issued an imperial edict, requiring all places to clear roads and ensure the transmission of news." Then he lamented and smiled bitterly: "You have seen it, Lord Marquis. In this situation, no one can protect themselves, so how can they clear the road?"

Ji Song nodded, indicating that he understood.

There are only those people in the county government. If they want to clear the roads in Chang'an, it will be impossible to accomplish it without mobilizing the people.

But there are difficulties in mobilizing the people!

When you call people to work, do you want to take care of food?Do you want to be paid?
But how can the imperial court have any spare money now?

Therefore, even if officials from various places are willing to respond, in the end they can only do nothing!

When he heard that Chongrenfang had voluntarily dredged the road under the leadership of Ji Song, he rushed over immediately and was even more excited when he saw the road that had been exposed from the ground!
"The princes voluntarily dredged the road. As the magistrate of Chang'an County, I will definitely report this matter to your majesty and ask for credit for the princes. Thank you very much." After saying this, he bowed to everyone.

But everyone looks at me and I look at you, and they are all embarrassed!

They didn't think so at the beginning. They scolded Ji Song countless times, but now they were thanked by the Chang'an County Magistrate!

Ji Song looked back, and everyone lowered their heads, not daring to look at him.

"The county magistrate is joking and joking. It's all spontaneous. I am the one who takes the lead. Even without me, things will be the same. I don't dare to accept this thanks!"

Ji Song didn't take the credit for himself. He already had enough credit. It didn't matter whether he had it or not. At most, he only received a few compliments from the emperor. It was no big deal.

But it was different for others. Everyone was surprised when they heard Ji Song's words!
They didn't expect Ji Song to take the credit. Although this matter was just like that, they were afraid of taking the first place in everything.

The first one to respond to the imperial court's initiative to clear the road. As long as he reported it to His Majesty, he would be showing his face.

No one who can be an official is a fool. Once you understand the truth behind it, things will change immediately.

Zuo Shilang, the household minister who lives next door to Ji Song, first smiled gratefully at Ji Song, and then said to the Chang'an County Magistrate: "The county magistrate has given you too much praise. It is our responsibility to share the country's worries, so there is nothing we can't thank you for."

"If the county magistrate needs help, just give the order. Now we are the people under your command. We can go wherever you tell us."

After hearing this, everyone behind him also asked for orders to help the court. They also ordered the family members to call all the servants who were fine.

By the way, they all brought iron lifts and bamboo sweepers, as if they were going to fight in person.

The Chang'an County Magistrate was stunned. Seeing the smiling Ji Song and the enthusiastic crowd, he suddenly understood.

He walked to a high ground and shouted loudly: "I have thanked the people of Chang'an for being able to personally lead my family to clear the road. I will write to the court now to ask for credit!"

After saying that, he wrote a document on the spot and ordered the government officials to send it to the palace quickly.

Ji Song took a look, what a guy!
If there was some reluctance just now, now it's like being given a shot of blood, and some even turned around and went back to gather people.

With tangible benefits, these people did not hesitate at all. No matter how reluctant they were at the beginning, they were as active as possible.

The left minister of Tobe looked at Ji Song with eyes full of pleading!
They are different from Ji Song. Such an opportunity to show their faces is too important to them, and it is also an opportunity to leave a good reputation.

Ji Song nodded vaguely, and the others showed gratitude after seeing it!

(End of this chapter)