Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 219 Situation of counties in Liangzhou
In the study, Meng Changqing asked everyone to sit down at the small round table, and called Bafang to light the stove at the table to keep warm while making some tea.

Bafangli opened a small slit in the north and south windows to ensure air circulation before leaving with the excess charcoal.

"Are you used to sleeping last night?" Meng Changqing asked.

"Get used to it, thank you for your trouble, sir."

Meng Changqing went to the desk, took a stack of papers, took out one and spread it on the small round table.

This is a detailed map of the situation in various places in Beishan County.

Meng Changqing turned the map to Qi Renli, "This is the topography of Beishan County. How big is Beishan County in total, what direction the mountains are, where the current population lives, and to what extent the farmland has been cultivated. These are all marked on it."

Qi Renli quickly lowered his head and looked at the content above carefully.

"What can you see?" Meng Changqing asked after a while.

"There is not much land in the county. It is surrounded by mountains on the east and west sides, and blocked by high mountains in the north and south." Qi Renli shook his head slightly, "Such a terrain should not be considered good."

The primary purpose of building Beishan County is to stabilize the borders so that foreign enemies cannot invade. Of course, only if the city wall is not broken down and foreign enemies do not invade, can Beishan County under the city wall be able to develop. "

In addition, the enemies outside are watching eagerly. There are Yan people and Jiewan outside the city wall who are causing trouble. They may break through the city wall and destroy their homes at any time. "

Meng Changqing continued: "Not only the terrain, but also considering the weather and foreign enemies, this Beishan County is really not a good place.

Meng Changqing said, "No matter how difficult the life of the people is, they must continue to live, and Liangzhou is the border that Daliang must guard.

The weather is cold and the fields do not produce half of the time. People who rely on crops as their main source of income naturally do not live a prosperous life.

Qi Renli listened and nodded, "You are right."

"So, as court officials, what can we do for Beishan County?" Meng Changqing asked.

Qi Renli immediately said: "As you said before, strengthen border defense to stop foreign enemies, and at the same time allow the people to live and work here in peace and contentment. Officials must not arbitrarily exercise power, tax excessively, or..." Meng Changqing raised his hand, "I want to hear it. Listen to what you can do.”

Qi Renli frowned, "The county magistrate's duty is to assist you." He realized his problem. He was enthusiastic but had no practical solution. "The lower official is incompetent, so I ask Lord Meng for advice."

"Don't talk about giving me advice." Meng Changqing said, "Most people can see the general direction of things, but only a few can aim at the direction and walk to the destination without fear of hardship.

Brother Qi, there are only three serving officials in Beishan County, you and me, and Xiaowei Yang. There are vacancies for officials in various ministries. We must do many things ourselves.

You have traveled thousands of miles and finally arrived in Beishan County, but I have to say something embarrassing: this thousand-mile journey is just the simplest step. From now on, we must be prepared to endure hardships. "

"Master Meng!" Qi Renli straightened his back, "If I wanted to enjoy happiness, I wouldn't come here."

"Yes, yes, I know what you are thinking." Meng Changqing poured him tea, "Ignore all the details, let me first introduce to you what Beishan County is like in Liangzhou."

After Meng Changqing finished speaking, he took out a map, which was a map of Liangzhou, "Before I met you last evening, I just took a rough look at the counties in Liangzhou.

Since you and I are working together to govern Beishan County, you should also know these situations and take them into consideration when making decisions in the future. "

"Please speak."

"There are seven counties under Liangzhou, including our Beishan County." Meng Changqing pointed to the location of Beishan County on the map, "You can see that our Beishan County and Hongjia County and Weishan County on the east and west sides have defended Liangzhou. State border.

Therefore, both counties have military camps stationed there. Many of the people living there are family members of the military. There is no special industry in the county, and most of the people still make a living by farming. "

"Bishan County." Meng Changqing clicked on the map, "This place is quite special. It is close to the mountains and fog forests, and half of the people have special beliefs. The words of the county magistrate may not be effective here.

The agricultural level of Luojiang and Quping is higher than that of other counties, but compared with counties other than Liangzhou, there is no advantage. "

Meng Changqing said, "Looking at the entire Liangzhou, its main responsibility is to guard the border, and its economic level is not even as good as a small county in the south."