Desert Island Survival: I took my concubine and raised wolf cubs

To this day, whether the outside world admits it or not, Wen Xian is already a well-deserved empress.

Therefore, she should handle government affairs both emotionally and rationally.

Not only the government affairs of the Northern Fujian Prefecture should be handled, but also the Guanping Prefecture and the twenty cities sent by Wen Zhan in the north should be handled.

However, she cannot handle them all yet until all the northern cities are cleared. At most, they can only deal with Guanping Mansion and Minbei Mansion.

It happened that there was no new prefect in Northern Fujian Prefecture, so Wen Xian could only make the final decisions on all matters big and small.

Since we are reporting to the empress, we can't be too casual, so we have these simple memorials now.

This was done by Jiang Chen and Bai Qiangwei. Wen Xian was helpless, but she let them go.

Sooner or later you will have to get used to reviewing memorials, so it’s a good idea to practice now.

Having said that, Wen Xian breathed a sigh of relief at the arrival of Magistrate Shi.

Magistrate Shi is older than Shen Cheng. From his half-white hair and white beard, it can be seen that he is really hardworking and worries a lot on weekdays.

Facing the unsmiling Magistrate Shi, although Wen Xian didn't show it on her face, she was still a little unsure in her heart.

County Magistrate Shi respectfully knelt down and saluted Wen Xian and said, "Your Majesty, Shi Jian, pays homage to you. Long live your Majesty. Long live your Majesty."

Guandong County of Shi County Magistrate is subordinate to Guanping Mansion, and both prosper and lose with Guanping Mansion.

Shen Cheng, the prefect of Guanping Mansion, has already surrendered to Wen Xian. Then, the counties and cities below it should also follow suit.

Of course, people with other ideas are not excluded.

But judging from Magistrate Shi's current behavior, he surrendered to Wen Xian.

"Ping Sheng." Wen Xian stood up quickly, supported the county magistrate Shi, and said, "Master Shi, it's hard to travel all the way. I will ask someone to take you down to rest first."

She just took a look and saw that Magistrate Shi's servant was still waiting outside the door, saluting behind his back.

Obviously, after the two people arrived, they didn't even have time to take a breath before they came directly to see her.

Magistrate Shi was so old that she really felt a little sorry.

However, Magistrate Shi immediately knelt down again: "Old minister is scared."

Your Majesty didn't even take a break, so how dare he take a break!

Wen Xian:? ? ?

"Then let's finish talking and then rest." She said with a slight twitch in the corner of her mouth, "Dark night, show Master Shi a seat."

Since Magistrate Shi was frightened, he refused to rest. Then she wouldn't force others to do anything, and just get to the point.

After County Magistrate Shi sat down, she said, "Master Shi, come here. How are the government affairs in Guandong County arranged?"

Even though it is a small county town, if there is no one to guard it, there will be big trouble.

Magistrate Shi, who had just sat down, wanted to stand up and reply. Wen Xian quickly pressed her hands and said: "Master Shi, there is no need to be polite, just sit down and reply."

However, Magistrate Shi still knelt down and said: "Old minister, thank you for your kindness!"

Wen Xian's mouth twitched slightly, and she couldn't help but mutter in her heart that Magistrate Shi was really as old-fashioned as Shen Cheng said.

Fortunately, after kneeling down this time, Magistrate Shi did not continue.

He sat upright and replied seriously: "Your Majesty, the date of return to Northern Fujian has not yet been determined. The old minister temporarily entrusted the affairs of the county government to the county magistrate and the chief registrar. Daily affairs were agreed upon by the two. Only then can we handle it. If there is an emergency, send a letter to Fucheng and Mr. Shen will make a decision."

Comparatively, it is closer from Guandong County to Fucheng than from Northern Fujian. If it's an urgent matter, you must first go to Fucheng to find Shen Cheng as quickly as possible.

Of course, he also made a special trip to give instructions about everything going to Fucheng. No matter who makes the decision, a copy must be sent to him simultaneously.

"Master Shi, it's a good idea." Wen Xian praised without hesitation, "If that's the case, then the county magistrate and the chief registrar are both capable people?"

If it is finally determined that Magistrate Shi will be transferred as the prefect, then Guandong County will also have to rearrange a new magistrate.

If there are ready-made personnel, Wen Xian would still be happy to choose from them.

Magistrate Shi nodded and said: "The two of them have been following me for ten years, and they are both capable people."

Wen Xian asked: "Master Yi Shi, if one of them is promoted to be the county magistrate, who should be promoted?"

Magistrate Shi's hand holding the tea cup trembled slightly, and then he said cautiously: "Your Majesty will decide this matter. Although the magistrate is more than ten years older than the chief clerk, he is both capable of the job."

These two people are old men who have followed him for many years. If they were not outstanding in ability, he would not have stayed so long.

Wen Xian raised her eyebrows and gave Magistrate Shi a meaningful look. Who says people don’t know how to adapt? They don’t understand.

Under equal conditions, giving priority to the older person for promotion will probably not make the other person feel bad. Even if there is, there won't be much dissatisfaction.

If the younger ones are promoted first, the older ones will be more or less uncomfortable. Maybe they will get in the way and do some wrong things.

However, since Magistrate Shi didn't want to speak directly, she couldn't force anyone to do anything.

So, she looked at County Magistrate Shi and asked, "In Master Shi's opinion, how should the current Northern Fujian Prefecture be governed in order to stabilize people's hearts and restore the economy more quickly?"

The current dilemma of Minbei Mansion lies here. If Magistrate Shi comes and there is no better way, then she will definitely not let him come.

If he really has real talent and knowledge, then what if she gives him a promotion to Magistrate Shi.

Magistrate Shi knew Wen Xian's intentions, and he pondered for a moment before saying: "Northern Fujian is riddled with holes. The most important thing right now is to stabilize the people's hearts and allow the people to live and work in peace and contentment.

His Majesty has decreed tax reductions and exemptions, which is a great policy. The next step is to let the scattered people return to their places of origin, return their fields and houses, and let them return to their previous lives. "

He paused and said: "Now that we can no longer grow this season's grain, we can only let the people grow other vegetables first. If possible, open the warehouses and release grain for a month.

Minbei Mansion, like Guanping Mansion, is close to the sea and eats from the sea. Even if there is no food this season, it can survive. Of course, it would be better if we could build a factory like Guanping Mansion to provide a way for the people to survive. "

Wen Xian raised her eyebrows and said: "The factory will naturally be built, but food is not free."

She continued: "However, I have new crops here that can be used as staple food. If necessary, I can ask Master Zhu Qingzhu to teach them."

For example, taro, yam, chestnut, all of these can be used as staple foods.

As long as there are no excessive corvee taxes, the people will soon be able to find their own way out.

"That's very good," County Magistrate Shi said with bright eyes, "The next step is to stabilize prices and restore the previously raised prices to previous levels so that people can afford them..."

Magistrate Shi became more and more excited as he talked, talking about everything from firewood, rice, oil and salt to farming and commerce, and also to the security of the city.

As long as he could say or think of it, Magistrate Shi said it all.

From the initial temptation to speaking freely later. Under Wen Xian's questioning and approval, he talked for a full two hours.