Royal Road

A year is about to end, but I don't know how to call this year of war and trouble. The emperor who came to Chang'an once again announced an amnesty and changed Yuan Yongxing. This is the fourth time the yuan has been changed this year. The emperor's personal conquest, from Luoyang to Yecheng, and then from Yecheng to Chang'an, also brought the world into trouble.

But by the end of the year, the Sima ethnic group in the court finally reached a delicate balance. After the Yuan reform, the "culprit" Chengdu Wang Simaying was expelled from the emperor's heir, and the Yuzhang Wang Simachi was appointed as the new emperor's brother. As the youngest son of Emperor Wu, Sima Chi was indeed qualified to inherit the throne, but in the final analysis, he was just a puppet put on the stage by King Hejian.

It's like the good omen of the New Year's number. Not only are there two stations in the east and west, but even Binzhou has also settled down. Tuoba Yiying sent troops to help Sima Teng, and he had won several battles and lost several grounds. The newly established Han State no longer tossed, and the tortoise stayed in Lishi for the winter. Seeing that the situation was going well, Sima Teng couldn't help but become satisfied with his ambitions, and promised to play the court and call Tuoba Yiyu a big single. Tuoba Yiying was deeply honoured by such a blessing, and promised to send troops to help again.

Just like the Christmas truce in later generations, everyone started the winter break to prepare for the upcoming Zhengdan Festival. Liang Feng returned to Lucheng with Yi Yan.

This Zhengdan, he can't live at home. Just as the imperial court convened the Yuan meeting on Zhengdan, local prefectures and counties also met with their subordinates and held the Yuan meeting on this day. After last year’s coup and war, the Shangdang finally settled down and began a great leap forward development. As the newly appointed prefect, Liang Feng must take this opportunity to meet the county magistrates.

The superiors have orders, how can the officials below dare to neglect. Before the day was right, the county magistrates came to Lucheng one after another. People like Guo Jiao entered the Prefect’s Mansion earlier and reported to Liang Feng on his political achievements this year.

"Thanks to Fujun's guidance. Gaodu has settled more than 600 households this year because of the refugees alone! Guantian has doubled again. When the harvest next summer, we will be able to harvest quite a lot." Sitting down, Guo Jiao said respectfully. .

Guo Jiao speaks quite skillfully. No one knows the whereabouts of Gaodu refugees better than Liang Feng himself. In other words, in addition to the 400 outdoor areas allocated to Liang Mansion, Guo Jiao also successfully settled 600 families of refugees. The Shangdang only accommodated 4,000 refugees, and Gaodu counties accounted for nearly a quarter. And it still guarantees the settlement of the reclaimed official land, this alone is a great achievement.

Liang Feng smiled and said: "Winter wild fruits are really talented. Can the ploughing tools and crops for spring ploughing be enough?"

"Enough! Enough!" Listening to Liang Feng's call to express his words, Guo Jiao's heart was full of joy, "Fu Jun sent the hundred horses and helped a lot. Who would have expected that horsepower is even stronger than cattle power." There is a lot of money! Growing grain is even more safe. The grain harvested in the autumn last year has been accumulated in several warehouses. Not to mention growing grain, it will not be a problem to raise more than a hundred households!"

This is the advantage of Gaodu's first implementation of the official land system. Two consecutive bumper harvests gave Guo Jiao a taste of "cangling feet" that he hadn't seen for a long time. This is still part of it as military rations! Until next year, the newly reclaimed fields will also have a bumper harvest. The income of the land tax alone may be enough to cover the income of the Shangdang county.

"Oh? That's very good. If his county has insufficient grain, he can also transfer it from the top." Liang Feng said lightly.

Guo Jiao was taken aback by these words, but when he saw Liang Feng's composure, he immediately reacted. I'm afraid that the monarch is going to kill his power in the Yuanhui! If the magistrate of any county dared to jump out and say that there is insufficient grain, or hesitate to refuse to implement the new law, I am afraid that Gao will be drawn out as a model. This is to let him be the vanguard and cheer for the mansion!

However, how could Guo Jiao hesitate: "The county official Tian was established for the court. The official should do his best to cooperate with the monarch's plan!"

Others may be scrupulous, but Guo Jiao has already boarded the ship. From the original victory over the Xiongnu bandits, he recognized that the head of the Liang family was talented and worthy of his contribution. In a blink of an eye, he was promoted directly to the prefect, and he became a court official. Not to mention the feats of victory over the past few days. In troubled times, is there anything more stable than relying on such a strong man? Although Guo Jiao has limited talents, he is quite sophisticated and sophisticated, and he knows the strength of Liang Mansion better than others. So the promise was simple and neat, without hesitation.

Hearing what the other party said, Liang Feng nodded with satisfaction: "Having a county official like Dongye is the blessing of the party."

All the county magistrates gathered in the county town, under the countertop, the undercurrent was raging naturally. But on Yuan Day, the first day of the Lunar New Year, everyone still packed up and went to the Taishou Mansion to participate in the Yuanhui.

Although unlike the imperial court, the preparations for this year's Yuanhui in the prefectural palace are still quite thorough. Amidst the sound of drums, Liang Feng rose to the main hall and invited the county magistrates to enter the hall. In the courtyard, a bonfire was lit, and the prepared bamboo was thrown into the fire, making a crackling sound, indicating that everything will be safe and peaceful.

However, when the sound of firecrackers stopped, the county magistrates realized that no banquet was arranged in the lobby. This is a bit unexpected. You must know that even if the emperor summons the officials, he will also hold a banquet, and the hundred officials will enter the birthday wine. How come there is no banquet in the prefectural palace? Is it possible that people must first pay their respects to the prefect?

In the seat, Liang Feng said calmly: "Today you invite all the monarchs to come to the government office for one year old. Last year, the Shangdang party suffered from military disasters and promulgated a lot of new policies. , Can you return Antai?"

As soon as this word came out, everyone understood. This is to pass the exam first! The imperial court does have regulations on the merits of the 100 officials in the school. Generally speaking, it is a small exam every year and a big exam in three years. The verifiers of the counties are the prefects himself. However, there are also rules for exams. The counties are counted by the county record book, and then they are reported to the prefect. Where would this come out suddenly in Yuanri? What's more, the imperial court has been in chaos for more than ten years, and the exam textbooks have no real names. The last time the rules and regulations for the evaluation of the counties were almost in the Taikang period. Isn’t it always up to the county magistrate to see whether the Shangguan’s spleen and stomach is right? Which county council really takes this matter to heart?

However, there was only a moment of silence. Guo Jiao, the county magistrate of Gaodu, who was in the lower hand, said, "Last year, Gaodu received more than 600 refugees and reclaimed 10,000 mu of barren land. After the beginning of spring, we plan to build another waterwheel for Guantian. For irrigation."

This political achievement is simply astonishing! But everyone here is all human beings, and I don't think Guo Jiao is lying. You must know that the manor of the manor is in Gaodu. I want to come to the magistrate of Guo, and he is also the **** of the man.

Unexpectedly, Guo Jiao just finished the report, and Liu Quan, the county magistrate of the Xuan family, said: "The refugees received by the lower officials are not as good as the county magistrate Guo. There are only 130 households, but two more waterwheels have been repaired. This year I will reclaim the wasteland. , A variety of fields."

The Huguan county magistrate then said: "The next official will convene the refugees to rebuild the Huguan and the Liangxing city. General Wu said that soldiers can be used to help the reclamation this spring."

The Tunliu county magistrate said: "Last year, Tunliu was invaded by the Huns, and a lot of them were damaged. Fortunately, two hundred refugees were accommodated and two Wubaos were built for peace of mind."

With a word of you and a word of mine, everyone began to report last year's work performance. After all, the prefect of the prefectural government ordered them to take in the refugees, build Wubao, and distribute horse farming tools. Now that the investigation is conducted, who dare not say that it was ineffective? What's more, there are several county magistrates who are born in a humble background and have a lot of love for the people, but they have done a lot of practical things.

However, not all of the ten counties in Shangdang were such good officials with diligence. When it was Nie County's turn, the high county magistrate drew up his sleeves: "In Sui County, there are bandits, the people are often harassed and they have no intention of farming. I also ask the monarch to sow money and food to help the people."

Although the report was such a terrible political achievement, the county magistrate had no shame on his face, and instead had a kind of reservedness that belonged to the gentry. This son is Chen Liu Gao's other branch. He holds his own identity, and of course he will not be as respectful as other county magistrates. Ask for money and food when you open your mouth, just as it should be.

Liang Feng picked his eyebrows: "How much food do I need?"

Even before the calculation, the magistrate Gao opened his mouth and said: "Five thousand stones can alleviate the spring famine."

This was more than twice the annual salary of Liang Feng, and he opened his mouth. In the lobby, it was silent. This new prefect, after all, has been in power for too short a time, how should he deal with a family like the Gao family?

Unexpectedly, Liang Feng smiled coldly: "Five thousand stones for disaster relief is not too much. But what Nie County lacks is not money and food."

As he said, he picked up something from the case in front of him and threw it in front of the county magistrate Gao: "This is a confession from the bandits who were suppressed in the surrounding area of ​​Nie County. I went to Sui County to impose additional taxes. Hundreds of people fled the county government to join thieves and bandits. Dare to ask this tax, so will it increase?"

The county magistrate Gao didn't expect that the other party would come up with something like this, and hurriedly said: "Dong Ying Gong sent troops, and only then did he add gifts..."

"What is needed to send troops is the military rations of the government treasury. Why is the Niexian government warehouse empty?" Liang Feng asked the second question.

"Many, for many years of plagues, the government has to provide food for disaster relief..." The county magistrate has already seen sweat on his forehead. This question is really tricky. It can't be said that he spent all the money in the treasury, right?

"If it is for disaster relief, why didn't the county mansion see the documents submitted by Nie County?" Liang Feng's tone sank completely.

Disaster relief is not something that anyone wants to do. Even if it is in the right to deal with it at the time, it must be reported for the record afterwards. Otherwise, wouldn't the government treasury become the county magistrate's private treasury? For example, Guo Jiao was embezzling military rations to accommodate the refugees. Later, he used the government's stock of food and rushed to make up, and he even made a record and settled the account. He didn't dare to neglect half of the points.

And what about Nie County? There is no process for the process, and there is no money or food for money and food, but they have raised a bunch of thieves and almost caused trouble. Such a large-scale banditry is inherently problematic. And the feudal society can cause such a situation, only the officials forced the people to rebel! Therefore, after the suppression of the chaos, Liang Feng sent people to inquire carefully to see what was going on in Nie County.

Now that the evidence is complete, it is suddenly accountable at the Yuanhui. County magistrate Gao didn't even have time to prepare, and was immediately caught the key point.

It was only two months ago that the turmoil was settled. How could County magistrate Gao think that the other party could not bear it. It was then that it happened suddenly, his mouth opened and closed a few times, and finally he stammered: "Next, when the next official took over, the mansion Kubin, there are omissions...actually, it is not what the officials did..."

"Who did it by taking in the refugees privately, invading official land, using officials and craftsmen, and embezzling the food for relief?" Liang Feng picked up another booklet and threw it in front of him again.

County magistrate Gao only felt dizzy in his head. Many local officials are doing such things, but if they can be done, it is still a problem if they are found out. Not to mention that the batch of food and grass that I gave before, even swallowed the food for peace, it is really unreasonable! However, he did this secretly, how could he be able to find out clearly by this sick child?

Seeing the other party sweating profusely, Liang Feng threw out his final killer: "There are also two mountain bandits who confessed to have contact with the Nie County government office. I don't know how the county magistrate Gao explained?"

"Fujun! Fujun, this is really a culprit who has tainted me!" County magistrate Gao didn't even dare to hesitate and knelt to the ground. Other things are just that he is faint and unable to, and he is too greedy for ink. But being a bandit is another crime. In any case, he dare not admit this kind of thing.

Liang Feng smiled coldly: "It's okay, County Magistrate Gao can confront the thief. Come here, take Gao Lang down!"

People came from both sides immediately, grabbed Gao County magistrate's sleeves, and dragged them outward. At this time, the county magistrate Gao did not kneel, and shouted angrily: "Liang Zixi, I am from a noble family, and I am the magistrate of the imperial court! How can you insult me ​​like this?!"

Yes, no matter how he put it, he is also the son of the Gao family. How can it make sense to be dragged out of the lobby and dismissed on the spot? ! Is it possible that this surnamed Liang wants to replace his position with his confidant? How dare he do this! !

Liang Feng smiled coldly: "Don't worry about Gao Lang, the new county magistrate of Nie County will be temporarily replaced by Yang Ye. Now that the Huns are in rebellion, if you leave you in office, you will lose your life instead. I believe the court and your patriarch should also understand me. Painstakingly."

The magistrate Gao was stunned. He was born in Chen Liu, not a member of the party. However, the Yang Ye mentioned by Liang Feng was born into the local gentry of the party. Although his family is declining, his status is not comparable to that of the generals. What's more, the last sentence is beyond rebuttal. Don't say it was the Xiongnu attack, the previous banditry, and almost broke the county seat. Nie County is handed over to Xihe Country, if a large army strikes, can he really hold it?

All the resentment was immediately held in his stomach, and County Magistrate Gao was dragged out in a muddled manner. In the lobby, there was silence again. Those who had just reported their political achievements were relieved in their hearts. Fortunately, they did not violate the decree issued by the county government. Who would have thought that the prince could investigate the affairs of a county so thoroughly in just two months? The start is so simple and decisive!

And those county magistrates who have not yet reported, can not help but sweat on their heads. After swallowing hard for several times, the county magistrate of Wuxiang said, "Fu, you are forgiven for your sins. There are many people in Wuxiang, and the people's livelihood is withered. Although many Jiehu returned last year, the fields have been barren for a long time, and there is not enough food in the mansion. , I am afraid, I am afraid that spring plowing will be affected..."

"How many refugees are there in Wuxiang?"

"Sixty-six households, but there are many wasteland. If there are, there are three thousand stone grains, it should be able to cultivate wasteland and maintain spring plowing..." The county magistrate replied tremblingly.

"Three thousand five hundred stones were transferred from Gaodu and sent to Wuxiang. Spring ploughing must resume production and resettle the refugees." Liang Feng's tone remained unchanged, and he gave lightly.

Unexpectedly, the other party agreed, and the Wuxiang county magistrate hurriedly bowed his head: "Thank you, the man! The next official will do my best to calm the people!"

Liang Feng waved his hand: "The party has been plagued by the epidemic for many years, and some counties are indeed unsustainable. However, as long as all county officials work together to comfort the people and the people, the people will be like pastures and live happily. If you have any difficulties, you can tell yourself. The government office. The emperor handed over this county land to me, so that I could work for the court and the people. The monarchs should not be greedy for personal gain, and forget this important task."

These words were polite and courteous, and there was an awe-inspiring atmosphere. Those who can serve as county magistrates must have read the sages' books. Hearing such words, some people admire them, some are ashamed, and some secretly make up their minds, at least not to let the palace prince make mistakes. But no matter what I think about it, it's a tribute to the face.

"Fujun is really a loyal and good person!" "The official will do his best!" "Don't dare to forget your responsibilities..."

Looking at the sincere or humble faces below, Liang Feng smiled slightly: "May all the monarchs remember what they said today. Today is the first day of the year, come and have a banquet. I also invite you to have a drink to celebrate festival!"

With the killer stick, naturally there is also peace of mind wine. But at this moment, who is still thinking about eating and drinking? All the county magistrates raised the spirit of 120,000 points, respectfully entered the table, and began another round of official entertainment.