Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 65 Almost Overslept

"You kid." Wen said, "Doesn't this make it difficult for Mr. Wei? The emperor specially paid attention to the rice he changed for you. Tweet, you can't make millet porridge, just make some white porridge."

"It's still mother who thinks carefully."

Meng Changqing left Wen's side and returned to his Yamen.

As her Uncle Wei said, it's time to make a long-term plan.

She took down the countdown on the wall. Now it was only the eighth day of March, and there were still nine empty spaces on the paper.

She rolled up the paper and threw it into the charcoal basin to burn it.

By the way, tidy up the desktop.

When she was wiping the bookcase with a rag, Yang Zheng came.

"Come in."

Meng Changqing kept cleaning, and Yang Zheng was stunned for a moment when he came in. He had been here for several months and had never seen that place so clean.

Meng Changqing saw him standing at the door without saying anything and asked, "Brother Yang, is there anything wrong?"

"Sir, those who stayed in the kitchen to recuperate are ready to go home to recuperate regardless of their injuries."

"Are you sure you can get on your way? When are you planning to leave?" Meng Changqing asked.

"It shouldn't be a problem to drive slowly. I plan to hitch a ride with them and give them a ride." Yang Zheng said, "We have decided to leave tomorrow morning."

"Tomorrow morning?" Meng Changqing put down the rag, "Which county is the farthest among them?"

"The farthest is Hongjia County. We have to make a circle from Yangmen County. The man said that if we can directly climb over the city wall of Hongjia County, it's not that far away."

"Then go ahead and discuss it with the officers and soldiers guarding the city in Hongjia County." Meng Changqing said, "If we can come to an agreement, let the people have lunch before leaving."

Yang Zheng didn't understand what she was going to do, "Sir, it's against the rules for us to make an exception like this."

"Since it is an exception, it must be against the rules." Meng Changqing said, "Just this time, they are all injured. Even if we send them to Yangmen County, there is still a long way to go for their wounds to recover. unfavorable."

"Then I'll ask the officers and soldiers of Hongjia County first." Yang Zhenggang took two steps back and suddenly thought, "Sir, is there anyone coming tomorrow?"

"Clever!" Meng Changqing said, "Tomorrow there will be a messenger from the palace who wants to see the city wall."

"I'm going to tell Colonel Zhang and ask his people to restrain themselves."

"Hey!" Meng Changqing stopped him, "No, I didn't say it on purpose, and you don't have to say it either.

Go ask about Hongjia County. I'm waiting for your reply. "

"Yes."

Yang Zheng left the yamen, quickly ran to the stable to take out his horse, and rode up the city wall from the nearest slope. There were soldiers guarding the city wall at intervals, as well as on the city wall.

These soldiers were transferred from Yangmen County to replace the two thousand guards. From now on, they will stay in Beishan County for a long time and belong to the group of soldiers stationed in Beishan County.

Yang Zheng held the token given by Meng Changqing in his hand, and the journey was smooth, and he soon reached the point where it connected with Hongjia County.

Meng Changqing's token could not reach the city wall of Hongjia County. Fortunately, there were officers and soldiers of Hongjia County guarding the connecting area.

Yang Zheng stated his demands and said that this was the idea of ​​the magistrate of Beishan County. He also asked you to report it to the magistrate of Hua County.

Such a strange request must naturally be reported to the county magistrate. How dare their subordinates make the decision privately?

Yang was waiting on the wall for almost an hour before the other party asked back.

"My lord said that since it is Master Meng's suggestion, he can agree to it, but your county must ensure that there will be no accidents when the people are on the city wall."

"Yes, of course we will guarantee this. Thank you, Mr. Hua, for causing trouble to you so late at night."

The officers and soldiers of Hongjia County were very polite and said, "No trouble."

Yang Zheng rode back again, got off the wall and went directly to Meng Changqing.He opened the curtain and took a look. The tabletop that was clean just now was now piled with many things. It looked no different from before it was tidied up.

Meng Changqing was reading a book. When he saw Yang Zheng coming back, he immediately asked him how the discussion with the neighboring county was going.

"Lord Hua agreed, but we must ensure that there will be no accidents on the city wall."

Meng Changqing put down the book and said, "Tomorrow, take someone to send them back in person. Be smarter. You don't have to fasten the knife. If there is any abnormal movement, just kill them directly."

Yang Zheng's eyes twitched, thinking that this person is really willing to make exceptions for the people, but also to guard them like this. He is simply jumping between two extremes.

"Yes, I understand."

The next day, Meng Changqing didn't wake up until early in the morning, but was woken up by Bafang.

"Oh, Master! Everyone is here, why haven't you woke up yet? I thought you went to patrol the wall." Bafang muttered, throwing the clothes on the shelf onto the bed, "Fortunately, I came over to take a look. One glance, or else I’ll watch you sleeping here when the two adults come here?”

"Stop being so nagging." Meng Changqing rubbed his face, "Go get some water and I'll wipe your face."

"Get dressed quickly."

Bafang rushed to the kitchen. Fortunately, there was hot water in the pot, so he took half a bucket and ran into the Yamen.

Meng Changqing had already put on his clothes and combed his hair, and was waiting for the hot water from Bafang.

Bafang said anxiously: "You still have sleep marks on your face, others can see it at a glance."

"It's okay, it will disappear in a while." Meng Changqing rubbed his face twice more.

After she finished washing, she went to meet the two adults. The two adults had already dismounted and walked for a while accompanied by Yang Zheng and Zhang Yuan.

"It's the fault of the lower officials that the two adults missed the welcome." Meng Changqing stepped forward and bowed to apologize.

"Master Xiao Meng, you don't have to be like this." Zhang Feng pointed to the city wall in the distance, "Take me up the wall and have a look."

"Please."

Zhang Feng looked at the height and thickness of the city wall and asked, "Will we need to add more bricks in the future?"

"Yes." Meng Changqing said: "Beishan County is windy, so it's best to lay bricks on the surface."

Zhang Feng didn't know much about facility construction, so he didn't ask much. He just watched and listened to Meng Changqing's introduction to him.

He stood on the city wall and looked down, and saw many potholes on the ground, and a few of them seemed to be covered with cloth. "Why dig holes near the city wall?"

"Sir, that's where the servants live." Meng Changqing said.

"Living in a pothole?"

"Yes."

Wei Fangyun on the other side said: "It's not just the servants, the county government in Beishan County also has such holes."

"What?" Zhang Feng was surprised and his eyes fell on the only row of houses.

Wei Fangyun knew what he was thinking, "That's the kitchen. It's getting late, Changqing, won't you let us eat here?"

"Of course I have to keep it." Meng Changqing said, "The official has sent people to wash the rice."

Zhang Feng said: "Mr. Xiao Meng, it's still early. If you're not busy eating, you'd better go to your county government office first."

"Yes, my lord, please."

He took the initiative to go to the county government office to see Meng Changqing.

He led the way, and when he got there, he personally opened the door curtain and invited them in. "The conditions in Beishan County are poor. I'm neglecting you."

(End of this chapter)