Chapter 271: County Magistrate Shanshan is here

What happened in Luzhou soon came to the capital with five pigeons. After receiving the news in the capital, Li Longji was immediately anxious for the court officials to discuss matters.

A group of ministers with different identities rushed to Xingqing Palace and discussed the matter. Some said to be beaten, some said to be comforted, some said to be beaten, and some said to be beaten first and then comforted. There were just a few things in total. They said over and over again, each looking for their own reasons, which sounded good.

Li Longji listened to everyone's words, but was not satisfied at all. He glanced at Gao Lishi next to him. Gao Lishi immediately came closer and said, "Your Majesty, the Zhang and Wang family have always been in charge of it. I think you want to ask them?"

"Yes, I want to find Zhang Zhong and ask him how he was responsible? He was punished." A minister immediately found a breakthrough.

"What I am talking about is asking the Zhang family what to do, not who will punish him." Gao Lishi corrected.

Li Longji felt that was the case and said, "Since that's the case, sending a letter to Luoyang will be left to the Zhang family to take charge of this matter. The soldiers of Luzhou Prefecture can be temporarily transferred."

He sent out an order and took it to Luoyang quickly. After reading it, Zhang Zhong wrote a letter and sent it to Baoxin County. He could not decide on such a thing, so he asked his son and daughter-in-law.

As a result, the matter was discovered by Old Man Bi and the other two who had not left. They thought that the masters of the Zhang family wanted to test their two children and leave their family in Luoyang. The three of them took a few guards to rush to Baoxin County, wanting to see how Xiaobao and Juanjuan handled it.

"Auntie, don't worry, you are so awesome, I'll find someone to see you right away. If you raise your calf, you can still work, so you don't need to be killed."

During this period, Wang Juan handled all the cases in Baoxin County. He arrested what should be arrested, released what should be released, and educated. The people did not have much trouble, but he collected a lot of evidence of the original County Ma Ma and forced them to give money. When he went to a restaurant for dinner, he owed a bill but stopped paying money. So, it was a big deal that killed people and had many small things.

Wang Juan was not in a hurry to arrest Ma County Ma immediately. She did not have this right and needed to send documents to the palace first. However, considering that Ma County Ma should have someone to take care of him in this state, he would collect the evidence of the crime first, and both wrote a memorial and sent it to Luoyang, and prepared to use it later.

There was little trouble in the yamen for a moment. As long as the crime was not a behead, Wang Juan would be allowed to dig wells and make labor reforms. She could not be locked up and eaten and drunk for nothing.

The yamen runners were also cleaned up. Those who made big mistakes in the past also dug wells and deprived them of their status, while those who made small mistakes needed to compensate the victims. Looking at the prisoners who dug the wells, Wang Juan told the yamen runners that if they made another mistake, it would not be as simple as locking up, nor would it be as easy as depriving them of their location, and they would do it themselves.

The yamen runners became honest, but the only one who stayed in the yamen was left was three people who didn't cause trouble. They didn't have to occasionally help catch pigs and chickens like the yamen runners in Sanshui County. The main reason is that the people of Baoxin County are not used to asking the yamen to help with their work.

In the past, in order not to make Juanjuan, the cute little girl, tired, the people solved the problem themselves. Today, an old woman in her fifties found the yamen. When she hit the drum, she came in and told Wang Juan that she had no choice but to come over. She didn't deliberately cause trouble. The calf at home was chopped off and could not do anything.

Wang Juan asked her to take a stool for the old man to sit on, but she didn't stay there herself. She moved a small stool, sat in front of the old man, and held the old man's hand to comfort her.

After hearing Wang Juan's words, the old man also touched Wang Juan's little hand and said, "Baby, do you really need to kill my cow? Don't you have to pay for it?"

"No, auntie, it's just a calves, it's not completely broken. There's a doctor who comes with me, just go and check it out and put it on the board and keep it for a while. Are auntie worried about not having oxen plowing the land?"

Wang Juan took this matter very seriously. She knew that in her opinion, something that had nothing to do with, was a huge thing for the people. If they did it well, the whole family would be able to live a long life. If they couldn't do it well, they might become even more poor.

"Is it, or do children know that there is only one cow in the family. If it weren't for work, how could the land be plowed? My old man died in a military battle before, his son was sick again, and I had only my daughter-in-law at home, and a twelve-year-old daughter, so life would not be possible."

The old man started crying as he said that, looking very sad.

Wang Juan also took a deep breath and said, "Auntie, don't worry, the cows cannot plow the land immediately. I'll find someone to plow for you. Cheng Er, come here, and go to the place where the well is dug to find two people who are in trouble. Go to the aunt's house to help plow the land. If the plow is not good, use a whip to beat it. When will the plow be finished, when will the well be dug? If other people's land is ready and the aunt's house is not finished, I will stuff them into the well."

Cheng Er is a yamen runner. He knew that the new county magistrate should not do this, but he didn't object and could not control it. He was backing and agreed to run out and prepare to find someone he looked down upon the most. This was avenging his personal revenge.

The old man was happy this time and touched Wang Juan's hand and said, "Baby, you are a good boy. It's a pity that I don't have a grandson at home, otherwise he would definitely marry you."

After saying this, the old man realized that even if he had a grandson in his family, he would not be worthy of Juanjuan. He was so arrogant. Besides, there was a master. Judging from the appearance of the two children, he knew they were a couple. He quickly changed his words and said:

"The granddaughter at home has nothing to do, so why not send it to the yamen to give you a blow. Don't be careful of your granddaughter being young, only twelve years old, but you can do any work, and do everything you need to do when washing clothes, cooking and raising. People from the neighbors always praise you."

How could Wang Juan agree? Zhang Xiaobao is now making the meal at home. She doesn't think that the eldest daughter's daughter can be better than Zhang Xiaobao's. As for washing clothes, she has already led a small river to come next to her. The washing machine is installed. Whoever uses her hands to *** the aunt's family, and it is not easy. There are four people in total. One of them is still sick and unable to work.

Three women supported one family and thought about it and knew how difficult it was. Even if there were always people saying that women were strong, no matter how strong they were, they would not work as many men in the family. They shook their heads and refused, "Auntie, I have enough people here. When the spring plowing is over, I will ask Xiaobao to think of some solutions and give your family more income. I can't live like this."

"Okay, good boy, now my granddaughter can do things. Why not wash clothes for the yamen? There is food in the yamen, just give it some."

The old man was really scared and worried that Wang Juan would forget it later, so he asked Wang Juan to arrange something for him.

Wang Juan thought for a while and agreed, "Okay, auntie, let my sister come over to do things tomorrow, and you will definitely not lose money to your family. I will find another doctor to show my uncle. If it can be cured, it will be cured. But the money for this medicine will be paid slowly after the uncle can work."

"Okay, then I'll go back now and cook for those who come here to help with the work." The old man felt relieved, touched the place on his chest, and prepared to leave.

"Auntie, don't cook for you. You can cook your own food. Their food yamen is in charge. Auntie, is there no food at home? Don't be a thing. Take some from the yamen first and I'll find a way."

Wang Juan knew what was going on at a glance. The aunt wanted to use it as a food item, but her chest was bulging. She should have put something to use as a thing, so she quickly stopped it.

The yamen runner next to him was sensible and went to get the grain immediately. Soon, a small wooden basin of grain was brought over, about ten kilograms, which was enough for a family of four to eat for a few days.

The old man waved his hand quickly, "There are too many kids, half, half of them are enough to eat for half a month. Dig some wild vegetables and add them in. It's delicious."

"Auntie, stop talking, go get some salt and oil." This is the thing that Wang Juan doesn't want to see the most.

After instructing the yamen runners to pick up things, he shouted hard to the back of the hall: "Xiaobao, come out and find a way."

Zhang Xiaobao came out from behind. He had heard it all just now, but it was not his fault. The two of them had just taken office and had not had time to do anything. The arrangements for the future are still being prepared. There must be some time. How could they solve all the problems as soon as they come, and they would really become a god.

"Oh, I can help all the people. Can you take care of everyone now?" Zhang Xiaobao meant to let go first.

"Help one is one, let's talk about the solution."

"Okay, find a way. In this way, auntie, you have nothing to do. Let your daughter-in-law go to the farmland. Your granddaughter comes to the yamen. What about you? If you give you five cents a day, you will be responsible for carrying a kettle to chat with someone, but you can't stare at the family and stroll on the street, and chat with someone you know."

Seeing Wang Juan urging, Zhang Xiaobao had to come up with a solution first.

But the old man didn't understand, "Give me money when you gossip? No, isn't this giving me benefits in vain? I have hands and feet, so I can't get benefits in vain."

"It's useful, it's very useful. What you talk about needs to be as we said. Let's tell others that after the spring plowing, the county needs to occupy a very good place, especially next to the main road, so that everyone can prepare. When the time comes, the county will give money and think about where to build a new house.

Building a house requires wood, and there is no need to be less staff. Have a plan in advance, don’t wait for the yamen to force the demolition of the house. I will set you a place. All residents around such a place must leave. Anyone who lives now will have a lot of compensation from the yamen at that time, at least one better house will be enough.

If anyone does not allow the place, the yamen will force the people out and destroy the house. We don’t want to go that way. In addition, those who take the initiative to move away will arrange new work and make money for those who make money."

Zhang Xiaobao is preparing to make the next plan, and he needs to move the people to the local area. He can directly solve the problem with administrative means. There are no nail households and people are honest, but some people are in love with their families and need someone to persuade them in advance.

Of course, there are definitely a lot of compensation. It is impossible for you to demolish the old house. After compensation, you find that it is not enough to build a new house.

The old man was not too stupid. After hearing Zhang Xiaobao's words, he nodded and agreed, "I understand, I understand, I don't need to say anything. As soon as you two children showed up, everyone is willing to help you. When I go back, I will ask someone to tell you, especially the old man and the old lady. When they say they are open, they are willing to move. Five cents a day, isn't it too much?"

"Not much, aunt, you should know that what you do is also very hard, and it is the most difficult to persuade others. Just like that, five cents a day." Zhang Xiaobao set the price and smiled and sent the old man out of the yamen with Wang Juan.

When the old man walked away, Wang Juan turned around and looked at Zhang Xiaobao, smiled sweetly, and said, "Xiaobao, you are really extraordinary. If you ask you to come up with an idea, you don't have to wait. You just come out. I agree to you pursuing me now."

"Thank you, I'm very honored." What else can Zhang Xiaobao say? He looked at Wang Juan carefully. What are you pursuing?

"Young master, little lady, it's not good, big things are not good, Luzhou has heard of news, and someone just sent it from Luoyang. The master said that it's urgent. Look at this letter, there are three chicken feathers on it."

Wang Juan and Zhang Xiaobao were about to say thoughtful words when Erniu rushed in outside, holding a letter in his hand, and shouting hard.

Wang Juan took the letter, opened it and saw it from the beginning, and said to Zhang Xiaobao: "The locals in Luzon have united and started attacking our people. What do you think?"

Zhang Xiaobao didn't go to read the letter, and just listened to Wang Juan's words and found out about the general matter. After thinking about it, he said: "The people there also know how to unite? Does the letter say that our people repelled their attacks several times, but more people joined forces?"

"Well, this is what it was written. In the end, our people shrank the defense line and stabilized the place. However, the local people no longer helped to work. Luzhou wanted to send troops to the *** and asked us how to arrange it."

Wang Juan raised the letter in his hand and nodded to admit it.

"How do you think this kind of thing happens? Are the local people really that united? Or are the things we exchanged for them not good enough?" Zhang Xiaobao stood at the gate and looked up at the sky.

Wang Juan blinked, "I think the reason behind this matter is definitely not that simple. Is it a businessman from Datang who supports it?"

"No, no businessman dares to do this. The coastal generation is all our world. Even if he forces everyone else to leave, he will not be able to transport goods back. If no one can trade, he can only trade. What do you think? Did he forget my family's ruthless methods?"

Zhang Xiaobao didn't believe that there were people in Zhejiang businessmen who were making trouble, so they couldn't even use them to take advantage of their courage.

"What's going on? I don't think there is no one behind them to be united." Wang Juan can fight, but it's not enough to be aware of this invisible conspiracy. She can only make a judgment unless she is given more information.

Zhang Xiaobao smiled and said, "No matter who he is making trouble behind his back, there are pigeons from Luzhou in Luoyang, right? Send a letter to ask all the people on the island to withdraw, and no one will be left. The merchant temporarily stops trading and tells them to ignore the losses first and will compensate in the future.

At the same time, more patrol boats were sent to me around Luzon Island. Any ships that appeared around me after receiving the orders were sunk. No matter who he was, even if he was carrying the dragon flag, he would not. After two months, new news would come there."

Zhang Xiaobao also didn't know who was making trouble behind him. Since he couldn't figure it out immediately, just wait. The people on the island have become accustomed to the good things sent by the Tang Dynasty. After using them for a long time, if they suddenly don't have them, they will be in trouble first. By patrolling around the island, they will know who wants to go there.

Wang Juan picked up the letter and went back to write a reply, "I had to do this and force them to show up. What if they were going to negotiate with us?"

"Then use the gunboat to talk to them." Zhang Xiaobao was about to kill someone.

Wang Juan wrote the letter and asked Erniu to send it to the person who came to report the letter. The news soon reached Luoyang.

When Zhang Zhong saw the letter, he immediately passed it to Luzhou with a pigeon. At the same time, he had to write another piece to deliver it to the capital, and directly gave it to Gao Lishi, telling him what the situation was.

It took only three days to get the news in Beijing, and Gao Lishi happily came to Li Longji with the letter.

"Your Majesty, news came from Luoyang. Zhang Zhong said that the matter was handed over to Xiaobao and Juanjuan. The two little guys asked the people from Luzhou to withdraw and patrol the island with patrol boats. It was said that it would not take too long for the matter to be solved."

Gao Lishi now has a clear identity. He will pay attention to Zhang Xiaobao's godfather whenever it involves Zhang Xiaobao.

Li Longji really didn't expect that he was not sending troops directly to *** or to comfort him through Huairou's method. He actually retreated. After thinking about it carefully, he suddenly realized and said to Gao Lishi: "Your little treasure is indeed great. This move is powerful in retreating. Good. The flexibility of the strategy is difficult to see. It's good."

"Your Majesty praises the mistake. My son Xiaobao is just a little clever. You can't take it seriously, you can't take it seriously." Gao Lishi's face turned red with excitement, and he still insisted on being modest.

"Since Zhang Zhong has arranged someone to do it, I don't have to worry about it here and see what the reason is." Li Longji didn't have much time to deal with such a thing, and the Zhang family took over it. The sentence asked them to do it. If it was done, it would be the same as before. If it was not done well, his family would naturally be anxious.

"Yes, your majesty, I will do something else." Gao Lishi agreed and left the place again. He wanted to write a letter to his son, praising him first.

Looking at Gao Lishi's figure as he left, Li Longji shook his head helplessly. He found that since Gao Lishi recognized Zhang Xiaobao as his adopted son, he had not been tired all day long and did not stop for a while.

Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan sent the letter out and started to get busy with spring plowing again. The wells were dug out, and the people were not short of water. Although it was very tiring to use manpower to water them, the people didn't care, just have water.

With the small river here, there is no problem with spring plowing in Baoxin County. Zhang Xiaobao is preparing to take the next step to plant what herbivorous animals usually need to eat on bad land in the local area. Once the zoo in Beijing is opened, the things here will be almost ready. They will be transported to Beijing for money to subsidize local finances and give local merchants who previously paid to dig wells a new way of wealth.

Just as the two of them checked the land situation, the new county magistrate finally arrived late. It was a big show. The broken cars were filled with things, and there was no feces behind the broken animals that pulled the cart. They pulled them all the way.

There was no one behind this county magistrate. He was the one who passed the imperial examination before. When his family was poor, he finally got through. As a result, he saw that other people's family had money, he became more thoughtful and made his family well.
Chapter completed!