Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

During those seven days, Fang Zheng was doubly diligent.

He was like a spinning top, constantly taking the newly appointed Prefect to understand the situation inside and outside the city.

There were many complicated matters, but fortunately, Xie Xian was very organized.

He sorted out every item and recorded it in his notebook.

This notebook, once handed over to the new Prefect, was actually a comprehensive handover.

However, governing according to convention was easy, but changing the new official's views was extremely difficult.

Fang Zheng had no choice but to constantly instruct him.

He made the rounds of introductions with the many officials in the government and the gentry and merchants in the city, only feeling relieved when everyone was on good terms.

Finally, everything was done.

Emperor Jing and his entourage of accompanying ministers had already gathered outside the Fenghua Tower.

On this day, all construction in the city was halted, and countless people came to see them off.

The news of the Emperor's visit to Jianjiang could not be concealed and had spread throughout the streets and alleys of Jianjiang in a few days.

Countless people curiously sized up the imperial carriage from outside the cordon of guards.

It wasn't until Fang Zheng and Li Yuanzhao walked out of the tower that the crowd's eyes suddenly became eager, followed by whispers.

"Lord Fang is here! It's Lord Fang, and Young Master Li."

"Lord Fang is here to send off the Emperor, right? I didn't expect Young Master Li to be a high-ranking official too."

"Do you think... Lord Fang will leave too?"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

.......

Fang Zheng glanced at the Crown Prince, who had become dark and swarthy; if he changed into rags, he could go straight to the construction site.

Those who knew would know he was the Crown Prince, those who didn't would think he was a farmer who had run out of his house.

Fortunately, his spirit was good! He still had the demeanor.

After all, he was still young, willing to do any hard or tiring work to prove himself, not easy!

Although the people of Jianjiang all knew that the Crown Prince was in the city, they didn't know who the Crown Prince was.

The Crown Prince had worked so hard for so long, it was time to let him show off, otherwise, who would be enthusiastic about doing things in the future?

Thinking of this, Fang Zheng faced the crowd and said loudly: "Fellow elders and siblings! Listen to me!"

"His Majesty has a heart of love for the people, and ordered the Crown Prince to come to relieve the disaster, and even personally came to Jianjiang to supervise."

"Young Master Li, whom you see every day, is the current Crown Prince! !"

The crowd was in an uproar, but soon fell silent!

Countless people looked at Li Yuanzhao with shocked eyes.

Young Master Li is the Crown Prince!?

Li Yuanzhao was extremely proud! He couldn't help but raise his head and arrogantly turned around.

He waved his hand in a composed manner, his heart already filled with satisfaction.

Didn't I get rewarded today for all that I've put in? Awesome!

Fang Zheng looked at the crowd and continued after they had accepted the fact.

"Now that the disaster has eased, His Majesty and the Crown Prince will also set off back to the capital."

"This official will also return to the capital with His Majesty, and here I wish all of you elders and siblings a bright future!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole place was immediately silent.

After a while, all the people knelt on the ground, erupting in a huge roar.

"Lord Fang can't leave..."

"Long live the Crown Prince! !"

"I told you to be a jinx! Beat you to death!"

.......

The order of the crowd began to dissipate, and countless people pushed hard against the guards in the front row.

Fang Zheng frowned upon seeing this and shouted loudly: "Stop it!"

With this shout, the crowd quieted down again.

Emperor Jing was sitting in the hall, watching the scene outside with a faint smile, feeling gratified in his heart.

If the Crown Prince had the support of the people, that would be a joyous event.

Fang Zheng stood at the door and glanced inside, his eyes meeting Emperor Jing's.

He saw Emperor Jing nod, so he shouted loudly: "Welcome His Majesty!"

Guo Tianyang felt wronged and wanted to cry.

That dog Fang Zheng, hasn't even entered the palace yet and is already stealing my job?

Emperor Jing got up and walked towards the door.

As soon as he walked out of the door in his dragon robe, the people who were originally kneeling on the ground immediately became excited again.

They kowtowed collectively.

Followed by shouts like a tsunami: "Long live His Majesty! Long live His Majesty! Long live His Majesty! !"

Many people shed tears.

The titles of Emperor and Son of Heaven were often heard, but they were so unattainable.

Like the sun and the moon, although you knew they were there shining, you could never touch them.

But now these rescued victims felt that they had truly touched the sun.

The disaster relief activities had turned their lives around in just a few months.

There was no experience more profound or direct than this.

The roar was still roaring, without the slightest intention of stopping.

Emperor Jing was suddenly shocked by this roar!

He stood there in a daze, his heart surging, and surges of enthusiasm welled up in his heart.

Yes, this feeling had rarely appeared with age.

But now, facing these grateful people, Emperor Jing had an unprecedented feeling.

But in the next second, he seemed to realize something.

He looked at Fang Zheng meaningfully.

Fang Zheng also looked at Emperor Jing and smiled faintly.

Emperor Jing turned his head back and looked at the crowd: "Rise!" His tone was smooth but powerful.

Guo Tianyang followed closely and shouted.

The surrounding people got up one after another, craning their necks to look at Emperor Jing.

They saw Emperor Jing's expression gradually softening, and then, with a sense of compassion, he said loudly: "I, am late!"

Eh!?

Fang Zheng was startled and quickly looked at Emperor Jing!

What's going on? Why does it feel so familiar?

"I didn't expect the disaster in the South to be so severe, with countless people displaced. This is my fault."

"I, am ashamed of the country, ashamed of the people!"

Emperor Jing still had a compassionate face, his speech rate was neither fast nor slow, and his rhythm was almost perfect.

Fang Zheng was stunned. Just these few words had made him see the profound skill of an old actor.

Good fellow... I'm still too young! So you are the master of the performance world, take notes! !

As soon as these words came out, the surrounding people began to wipe away their tears again.

From time to time, there were two shouts of Long Live His Majesty.

"Therefore, from today onwards, I have decided to exempt the disaster area from taxes for three years!"

"Displaced people will be distributed land for self-cultivation."

Guo Tianyang stepped forward and unfolded the imperial decree, reading out the details of the land distribution and rent exemption.

The people listened, their eyes shining with tears, but also with excitement.

After the imperial decree was read out, Emperor Jing summoned the new Prefect and instructed him.

"After I leave, remember not to disturb the people, and govern by non-action!"

"The common people are easy to oppress, but Heaven is hard to deceive. I will pay attention to this place at all times."

While Emperor Jing was still talking, Fang Zheng suddenly saw that there were many familiar merchants gathered together in the crowd.

He couldn't help but walk over.

He smiled and said: "Hello everyone, I'm leaving!"

"Lord Fang! Lord Fang!"

Sun Jiacheng and Wang Qixun squeezed into the crowd, looking at Fang Zheng with some worry.

The Emperor had come in person, and they had committed such a big thing, they hadn't slept well these days.

Their weakness was still in his hands!

Fang Zheng also saw Sun Jiacheng, and after exchanging a glance, he said loudly: "Everyone, do business with peace of mind. You will definitely become rich and prosperous in the future!"

"If you have any problems in the future, you can write to me at any time. I can't let you pay taxes for nothing!"

"How are your children doing now?"

Hearing Fang Zheng say this.

Many merchants immediately became indignant, and their eyes looking at Fang Zheng also had a bit of strangeness.

Originally, only the top three in tax payment would receive tutoring, but because everyone had too many opinions, Fang Zheng simply helped them all to concentrate on tutoring.

Tutoring was naturally not tutoring in cultural courses. He didn't have much culture himself, so what was the point of tutoring!

Of course, it was teaching them how to be human!

A group of young rich second generations were concentrated together, and Fang Zheng didn't even think about it and directly sent them to the construction site.

He specially found people from Taoyuan County to be supervisors.

Frustration education, all frustration, no water at all.

This group of children moved bricks for free for a month.

After returning home, not only was the commanding air gone, but they also had a bit of dullness.

In short, everyone was obedient after returning home......

"Why are you all silent? Could it be that I didn't teach your children well?"

A group of merchants forcibly suppressed their tears and roared:

"Thank you, Lord! It's great! !"