Chapter 0083: Cold Light

The May sun slowly moved in the deep blue sky, roasting the earth. There was no wind, and waves of heat rushed towards us, but Lan Chongwen was completely unaware.

Just as they were pondering, they saw the yamen open wide. He Qi and Lu Ming came out together to greet them, and a large area stood neatly on both sides.

Lord Lan, why are you standing in the sun when you arrive? Heatstroke is not acceptable. What rules should you follow on this day? Just go straight to the yamen, "He Qi waved his hand and said.

Lan Chongwen quickly took a step back and bowed in court, saying, "How dare you? This is a rule of the court. I will pay my respects to Lord He and Lord Lu

Originally, there was no need to bow down to a seventh rank official as an eighth rank official, but this was the first time they had met, so a big gift was given.

When he could stand up, Lu Ming held hands affectionately. Lan Chongwen didn't say anything and went into the yamen hall together, where there was already a decree from the Ministry of Personnel.

As soon as I entered, I heard someone say, "Everyone is here, please announce the official order

The three of them immediately knelt down and listened as the person read out the official documents of the Ministry of Personnel. This didn't need to be so grand, but with the emperor's consent, they knelt down.

The content inside is very simple, that is, He Qi was promoted to sixth grade Chengzhilang, which is actually entering the retirement ranks. According to tradition, he officially retired after serving for three years.

Lu Ming was promoted to the seventh rank and became the county magistrate of Pingshou County.

Lan Chongwen was transferred to the same level and became the county magistrate of Pingshou County.

After getting up, He Qiqing's face remained expressionless. He stroked his white beard, twitched his cheek, and breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "Someone, please deliver the seal

Someone was holding a golden plate with a set of county magistrate uniforms and a golden seal pressed on it. Seeing He Qi, they brought it to Lu Mingqian.

Lu Ming bowed deeply, took it, and said, "The delivery seal

Another person held a golden plate with a set of county magistrate official clothes and a golden seal pressed on it, and delivered it to Lan Chongwen.

The process was so quiet that there was no sound of coughing up phlegm. As the delivery was completed, the three of them bowed to the north again. When they stood up, it was considered a ceremony.

Putting down this burden, it's finally cooler, "He Qi stood up straight, his slightly swollen eyes twitched, his tired face sighed, and then waved his hand, saying," Since it's a ceremony, all the gentry in the county have come to celebrate. Let's meet together

This was supposed to be a rule, allowing all the gentry in the county to witness the delivery. Those who claimed to be gentry were actually talented scholars or above with achievements. A few people looked at each other, and He Qi rushed in and entered the hall, feeling a cool breeze all over his body.

On the ice trough in the hall, there are ice cubes, which are the treatment that only county magistrates and above can enjoy - the ice cubes stored in the Dao Fa.

When I arrived inside, I realized there were two rows of tables in the hall, all of which were single person tables. There were about thirty tables on the right side, which was the number of scholars in the county.

On the left were officials from the county. When three of them came in, they all paid their respects, but the officials had to pay their respects for the first time. The scholar only needed to bow deeply.

After the ceremony, although He Qi was of the sixth rank, he no longer sat in the main seat on this occasion. He invited Lu Ming to sit down. This was the rule. Lu Ming humbly sat down, while Lan Chongwen sat on the right side. Seeing that Yuan Shiwen was not far away, he couldn't help but smile.

He Qi glanced at Lu Ming and saw him nod slightly, then said, "Everyone knows Mr. Lu. He came from the same jinshi background and now he has finally become the county magistrate. This is a great joy

He Qi spoke at length, but after listening to this "truth" for too long, calluses grew in his ears. The people present still suppressed their impatience and pretended to listen carefully.

The former county magistrate was a bit reluctant to part ways, and after speaking for a moment, he finally stopped speaking... and finally listened as he sipped his tea.

L ù M í ng calmly scanned the entire room and chuckled, "I haven't been serving as the county magistrate for a long time and I'm not very familiar with it yet. I only received the departmental ticket yesterday to take up the actual position

Our county is in charge of governance, and we are only prepared to do a few things. The first is to control the exchange of silver coins in our county. It is common for silver coins to fluctuate, but it is not normal for one or two silver coins to only be exchanged for eight hundred coins. This is the responsibility of the bank, tax officials, and merchants

The second is to repair roads, and the third is to rectify the thief's warehouse

Thief warehouse refers to bandits and organized crime. Lu Ming's words are gentle, but when he speaks confidently, every sentence is heart stopping, and everyone present cannot help but look at each other in awe.

After speaking, Lu Ming looked at Lan Chongwen and said, "Mr. Lan, what do you have to say

Lan Chongwen had already made up his mind and said with a smile, "I was originally a writer and not very proficient in county politics. I only followed the orders of the county magistrate

As he spoke, he closed his mouth and Lu Ming smiled, "What I mean is, there will be more time to rely on you all in the future. Now it's time for a banquet, let's go

With one command, everyone attends the banquet, and with three respects, each seat becomes lively.

At this moment, Ye Qing looked up and saw Lu Mingduan sitting in the center. His round and chubby face originally looked very warm, but at this moment, it always made people feel a cold and stern majesty.

As a county magistrate, the outcome is different, "sighed Ye Qing.

He observed people, and others observed him as well. Yuan Shiwen sat sideways with a middle-aged man, then looked over and stared at Ye Qing.

After a moment, Yuan Shiwen casually went out under the name of Xiaojie and arrived at the foot of the courtyard steps, where he saw the middle-aged man rushing over in a hurry.

Yuan Shiwen walked to a corner of the wall where wisteria was planted. Climbing up the wall, flowers were blooming with long inflorescences and light blue purple buds. He took a sniff and asked, "Mr. Ma, how are you

Mr. Ma sighed as he lowered his hand; At first glance, you can see that the serious and pale red essence must have come from the position of a scholar, without any flaws

Yuan Shiwen frowned and said, "Although I am not proficient in this Taoist technique, according to common sense, this son is just a branch of the county. To achieve this destiny without any flaws, it will take six months, right

It takes six months to a year to climb up the white body, and even higher ones take three years. Therefore, the court has ordered that promotion must be made every three years

But extraordinary people have extraordinary destiny. Not to mention three months, there are also many who can adapt within three days. This is the innate noble destiny

Yuan Shiwen took a slow walk, followed by Mr. Ma. It was a large courtyard with a garden resembling Athens, with two rows of rooms arranged in rows and people still living inside. The sound of human voices could be faintly heard.

Yuan Shiwen bent down and sniffed a branch, then didn't go over and asked, "What kind of noble life is he

I can't see it, not only him, but also other nobles can't see it... You should know the prohibition of the Heavenly Way, "Mr. Ma said melancholy.

Originally, it was possible to peek into the mysteries of the heavens, but as early as 300000 years ago, it was gradually prohibited. Gazing at qi can only see the surface and cannot penetrate deeply, reportedly for the smooth operation of humanity.

It's enough to know these things, it doesn't seem like a talented and incompetent person, "Yuan Shiwen smiled." So I can observe for a while longer and go back to submit the assignment

When will the adults go back

Let's go in August, the state trial will determine the winner

Being able to pass the imperial examination, not to mention being a grand bachelor, even the sixth prince behind it should pay attention.

As soon as I returned to the banquet, I heard the magistrate of Lu County laughing and saying, "Ye Xiucai, I heard that your poetry is excellent. Why don't you write poetry for today's banquet

Speaking of this, everyone immediately glanced over and saw that this young man, who had become a young scholar in one fell swoop, had also earned the title of "Tongjinshi" from Lord Long, and had already gained fame in Yingzhou.

Ye Qing was taken aback for a moment, but did not hesitate. He naturally had a poem that suited the occasion, the most famous of which was "Jiang Jin Jiu". However, this poem was only used to create a sensation in Kyoto and could not be used at this small county banquet. But when the magistrate of Lu County first became the magistrate, it was difficult to refuse. After thinking for a moment, he said, "Sir, students have drunk several times in a row and cannot write poetry or articles. However, when I went to the county to take the exam before and stayed in the countryside halfway, I got a poem. Please identify it

After finishing speaking, he stood up and recited under the influence of alcohol:

Don't laugh at the rustic wine,

In a bountiful year, we invite guests to visit our chickens and dolphins.

Amidst the mountains and rivers, there is no way out,

There is another village where the willows are dark and the flowers are bright.

The flute and drum follow closely to the Spring Society,

The simple attire preserves the ancient style.

From now on, if I have free time to ride the moon,

The pillar and staff knock on the door day and night.

After singing this poem, everyone became infatuated. After a long time, Lu Mingcai sighed and said, "It's really a good poem, especially when the mountains and rivers are vast and uncertain, and the willows are dark and the flowers are bright in another village. It can be called a famous line for eternity

I have personally witnessed the simplicity of the countryside and forgotten its appearance, but unfortunately, in this county, located in the Beimang Mountain area and facing the evil neighbors, there are people who cheat, rob, and commit crimes. Relying on the 800 mile Beimang Mountain, which is connected to the Northern Wei Dynasty, the government suppressed the banditry and fled far away, waiting for the wind to calm down before returning

Our county just said that we are only preparing to do a few things. The first is to quell the exchange of silver coins, the second is to repair roads, and the third is to rectify the thief's warehouse

It is necessary to govern Pingshou County as described in this poem

Everyone had different thoughts, and they all raised their glasses in response to their promises. The atmosphere became more lively, and in the afternoon, the banquet ended and they left the yamen.

Getting on the ox cart, Ye Qing felt a bit drunk and was lost in thought, thinking about this county magistrate.

In his past life, I remember that Lu Ming still did some practical things. He basically succeeded in pacifying the exchange of money and silver, and restored it to 950 wen or one liang of silver.

The road construction was also achieved, and several official roads were opened up, making communication prosperous. However, the rectification of the bandit warehouse was not completed, and it can even be said that a half slip was made. It was a gang that was oppressed fiercely and had no other way out. Overnight, they carried out killings against the big clans in the county.

Seven wealthy families were massacred, resulting in the death of 170 people. This case went viral, and the court was furious. Within three days, the bandit group was annihilated in the Beimangshan area, and 211 people associated with the gang were either beheaded or exiled, demonstrating the court's control power.

Although Lu Ming had political achievements and was managed by someone behind the scenes, he was still transferred out in disappointment. His rank was not downgraded, but he was promoted to a leisurely yamen, not to mention a promotion. Years of hard work were in vain.

But it was this opportunity that created more vacancies in the county, allowing the Ye family to rise to power and gain a few more years of survival in the face of the great disaster.

Where should we go from here?

Thinking of this, Ye Qing narrowed her eyes and a cold light flashed through them.