Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

The newspaper reader stretched out the newspaper and read it carefully again, then announced loudly, "The following are the words of Lord Fang."

"You tell me, how many grain disasters have occurred in the localities year after year? Have things changed? It's still the same old methods, just a change of the soup, not the ingredients! But Minister Zhang has his reasons. How old am I? Who are you? How many grain disasters have you experienced at your young age? You dare to teach me how to provide disaster relief?"

"What was the performance of the officials in this grain donation? Can they even eat this little bit of grain!"

"You Zhang Shi and other high officials only donated a thousand shi. Is that enough to eat! Not enough! They need to donate more!"

"If this continues, those areas in the south, like Anze County, will all starve to death! After Anze starves, Jianjiang will starve. After that, no one will starve, because they'll all be dead!"

"This time, relying solely on officials' donations is not enough. The wealthy households in the private sector must also be mobilized! Contribute whatever strength you can!"

"But the court officials have donated too little! Can you guarantee that the grain disaster will be resolved in the next six months? I advise Zhang Shi and the others to first understand the concept of being an official! What does it mean to plead for the people's lives? Anyway, I have donated all the grain in my house. Others can do as they see fit!"

"Alas, these people, they have no shame!"

After the newspaper reader finished reading, there was silence all around.

Such sharp and direct criticism clearly shocked everyone.

There were no flowery and roundabout statements; he just started scolding right away. Moreover, Lord Fang had even donated all of his grain and directly confronted his superiors with such integrity. Could there really be such a person in the world?

"Lord Fang is a true incorruptible official!!!!" Someone in the crowd shouted.

"This is a good official who pleads for the people's lives!!"

"Zhang Shi, the old thief, is detestable!"

A crowd of commoners echoed like a mountain roaring and a tsunami surging. More and more people gathered around.

In an instant, the street was blocked.

"Lord Fang is working so hard for the people. I also want to donate! Contribute whatever strength I can! Where can I donate grain?"

There was another chorus of agreement below.

The newspaper reader carefully looked at the newspaper and said loudly, "At Banshan Square in Banshan Ward! Lord Fang has specially set up a location to collect grain! Everyone can go there!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd dispersed in a rush.

The newspaper reader shouted repeatedly, "Don't rush! Everyone, don't rush! There's still news that hasn't been said!"

The commoners who had just turned to leave surrounded him again.

"If you dare to take another big breath, we'll beat you to death. Speak!"

The newspaper reader wiped the cold sweat from his forehead: "The following news is about yesterday's ranking list!"

"Minister of Revenue Zhang Shi roared in court this morning, claiming that the newspaper's news was untrue and that his family did not have that much grain!"

"Other minor officials also cried poverty, claiming that even the landlords' families had no surplus grain!"

"Our newspaper, adhering to the principles of fairness, impartiality, and openness, is re-verifying and will republish after the investigation is clear!"

"In addition, our newspaper's reporters are taking the initiative! They are conducting secret investigations in the homes and fields of the officials. So, how much did we underreport, or are there other situations?"

"And whether the many investigative reporters of our newspaper can return alive in the end, let us wait and see!"

The commoners were in an uproar upon hearing this!

Good heavens! Yesterday's ranking list was actually an understatement! These corrupt officials are so rich, yet they dare to cry poverty and only donate a little! Simply shameless!

The reporters of the Crown Prince Daily are too upright! They are venturing into dangerous territory at the risk of their lives. They are the embodiment of justice.

Alas, who knows what kind of dangers they will encounter when they arrive on someone else's turf....

Suddenly, someone in the crowd spoke up: "Now that the reporters have all gone to investigate, will there be no newspaper tomorrow?"

"Good question!" The newspaper reader smiled slightly.

"There is also one more important piece of news,"

"What is it!"

The eyes of the crowd became even more eager. They had eaten so many melons in one day, but they were not full, and they were getting more and more excited!

"Because the newspaper has sent out too many reporters, there is now a serious shortage of manpower! We are recruiting new reporters!"

"Our newspaper offers generous benefits! The monthly salary ranges from one to twenty taels, with ample room for promotion and salary increases, a good team atmosphere, and free accommodation!"

"The newspaper has clouds of beauties, and also provides free steamed buns! Double weekends every month!"

"Damn! The benefits are so good!! I want to go!" Someone immediately shouted.

Working in the newspaper must be so awesome! You can earn twenty taels a month, and also get free accommodation, and there are clouds of beauties and free steamed buns to eat! Just thinking about it is wonderful.

The simple Jing citizens were undoubtedly moved....

The newspaper reader then shouted loudly, "Don't rush! There are still requirements below! It's not that easy!"

"The newspaper hopes that you can withstand greater work pressure, have strong stress resistance, have passion for your work, and have a strong sense of responsibility and ambition! Like challenging work"

"Be able to actively complete the work assigned by the superiors, adapt to long-term travel, don't be afraid, occasionally ~ will be busy!"

"There is also a requirement, you must have achieved some fame, starting with a Xiucai!"

"Eat shit! I'm a Xiucai, why would I listen to your nonsense here!"

With a whoosh, the commoners began to curse wildly, and countless pieces of garbage were thrown at the newspaper reader.

Are you kidding me? If I could read, would I be here listening to you read the newspaper? Who can't afford a newspaper for five copper coins!

"Don't throw! Don't throw! There's more!" The newspaper reader dodged left and right, and his mouth didn't stop.

"The newspaper also needs ten maids who can do cleaning, no age limit, monthly salary of three qian, register at the newspaper!"

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In the newspaper office, Li Yuanzhao held the newspaper with a worried look.

"Old Fang, this time we've really stirred up a hornet's nest. The officials have been slandered like this, Father Emperor will definitely be angry. What should we do?"

Fang Zheng was still buried in writing something, and said softly, "What should we do? Do whatever we should do, and leave it to fate."

"I will inevitably be punished tomorrow, and I am already prepared."

Fang Zheng was not too worried. The newspaper published this time was far more outrageous than the last time.

How could he not know.

This kind of gameplay is simply tantamount to dancing Kun Ni Tai Mei on a tightrope between cliffs.

But through yesterday's observation, Emperor Jing's attitude seemed somewhat ambiguous, but in any case, he must be standing on the Crown Prince's side.

He might as well continue to test it. The worst result would be to have his official skin peeled off.

It is estimated that he will be reinstated soon, and with the Crown Prince protecting him, who would dare to mess with him?

Anyway, he had already lost face, he was thick-skinned and rich, so it didn't matter!

Lying down in the county, wouldn't that be wonderful.

"With Your Highness here, what am I afraid of... Besides, doing this kind of thing, the result is more important than the process, Your Highness, relax."

"Then our reporters will be okay, right? Nothing will really happen, right?" Li Yuanzhao was obviously still worried.

"Your Highness, don't worry, if they don't each come back two pounds heavier, I'll directly marry into your family!"

"Hehe, you wish!"

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