Chapter 76: The wind and dust come up from the peak

While the owner and the merchants of Zhang Wangge Sanjiazhuang were each thinking about it, County Magistrate Cheng, who was in the Sanshui County Government, was also making urgent arrangements.

The person who came down to check the disaster said that it was noon and before noon was about to wait, County Magistrate Cheng led a group of people from the yamen to greet him early. Compared to the last time, County Magistrate Cheng was much more at ease this time. At least he knew who was here this time, and he was not afraid of any internal problems.

After getting three kilograms of soaked fungus, Zhao Xiang was no longer as rigid as before. When he was fine, he would come over to order carrots and put them in for his daughter when he made fried meat slices of fungus. Seeing that his daughter could eat more, and thinking that there was nothing in Zhangjiazhuang, he helped hide it together.

After waiting for less than half an hour, the people came this time, which was much earlier than last time.

"Here, come, my uncle is here." Zhou Xihu also joined the welcoming team this time. Seeing the smoke and dust appearing there from afar, he screamed excitedly.

Every time the people around him think that he is wrong in doing this, or even hope that he will be happier, it means that he has a good relationship with his uncle and good relationship, so the yamen can spend less energy.

As the smoke and dust got closer, the carriages in the team were also revealed. There were quite a few people coming, and they looked very majestic. But if you look closely, you will find that this time, not only did a person who was specially inspecting the matter, but also brought some playboys.

"I have to spend more money to entertain you again." Many people thought so in their hearts, and one of the yamen runners even said something.

"Shut up, don't talk nonsense. This shows that the people above attach importance to our Sanshui County. Where can we still let dry wells come out of water during drought?"

County Magistrate Cheng glared at the yamen runner fiercely and scolded him quietly. Everyone around him made such expressions, but he knew in his heart that everything was made from the Zhangjiazhuang place. Although he didn't know what method they used, the facts could not be argued.

"The official has not welcomed you, please forgive me." When the carriage stopped at the place, County Magistrate Cheng should walk over first and salute while speaking.

The other people in the yamen stood behind and bowed, and it was not their turn to speak at this time.

Zhou Xihu wanted to speak several times, but he held back. If he spoke now, he would not only not be praised by his uncle, but also be scolded, calling him unreasonable.

"Well, thank you for your hard work in County Magistrate Cheng, it's okay. We have just arrived. Come on, County Magistrate Cheng, I will introduce you to you. This is Mr. Wei, the Minister of Works and Mr. Shen, the Minister of Rites."

Zhou Jie, the military officer of Sicang in Binzhou, got off the car first. After waiting for the people in the car to get out, he brought County Magistrate Cheng to introduce him. As for the others, he didn't say much. He just came here for fun. They all rely on their location at home to get here.

County Magistrate Cheng was stunned when he heard Zhou Zi's introduction. He never expected that he had agreed to send someone to him, but now two ministers came, one from the Ministry of Works and the other from the Ministry of Rites. He knew the role of these two people. The Ministry of Works is responsible for water conservancy and other matters, and the Ministry of Rites is responsible for auspiciousness.

These two people are not a big deal, but their grade is too high. Which minister would run down when they are fine? There are more places that suffer from drought, and may they get so many ministers to go to every place? What's more, these two men didn't get down from the state center for the first time, but went directly to the county, which is unreasonable.

Thinking of this in his mind, County Magistrate Cheng did not dare to hesitate or neglect in his face. He stepped forward to greet him one by one. Mr. Wei and Mr. Shen were quite polite, and he did not ignore others and nodded slightly. Even if he had said hello, he was a fourth-rank official and would not easily go to the local area. If he could come this time, he would have given Sanshui County a great face.

"Mr. Cheng, let's put other things on hold for the time being. Let's take me to wait for the well where the water was leaking. Unexpectedly, during this drought, your Sanshui County actually had auspiciousness. This time, I will let me take care of it. Many people are happy about it."

Zhou Xihu's uncle Zhou Xihu said to County Magistrate Cheng with a smile, and also glanced at his nephew who was showing an excited expression next to him.

When the county magistrate Cheng heard this, he paused. He was not a young man who didn't understand anything. From these words, he already knew that his place had auspiciousness, and even if he had gained a lot of benefits from the state, his contribution would not be small.

These are not the most important things. The most important thing is that this auspiciousness is very important to the people above. Not only do people in the states next to them know it, but their attitude is not very good. It is said that many people are happy about the auspiciousness, but it is better to say that those people think that Sanshui County is lying.

Otherwise, if their prefectures and counties encounter droughts and there is no auspiciousness, it only means that they have not done their job well for the local people.

County Magistrate Cheng understood that Zhou Xihu's uncle had greeted him in advance and asked him to make good arrangements. He would not be able to save anyone if there was any trouble in the auspicious well at that time.

Thinking of this, County Magistrate Cheng said gratefully: "At this point, you must first look at Xiangrui. Please come here, that Xiangrui is in the county town."

As he spoke, he led the way in front. Others got on the bus and walked as they should walk, walking towards the well.

Zhou Yu was relieved when he was down. He originally thought that the auspiciousness here was made by fake, but seeing that County Magistrate Cheng was so sure, he had no worries anymore.

Before getting on the bus, he looked at his nephew. Zhou Xihu became smart at this time and said, "Sir Si Cang, the youngest is the one who makes the curved plow. I want to tell you something important."

As he spoke, he didn't care about others and went straight to the car with his uncle. Those who didn't know his identity only felt that he was a little overwhelmed. Those who knew his identity had no expressions. The uncle and nephew had something to say, could he have to stop him here?

County Magistrate Cheng did not take the bus alone this time, and even called Master Bo up. When the team slowly headed over there, he said to Master Bo: "Jifang, what do you think about this?"

The Lord Bo Zhao Xiang did not look so stern this time, and his mouth moved and said, "Sir, these people are coming strangely. Look, there is a person who pays taxes in the state, a person who pays official positions and a person who manages water conservancy. These three people basically take up all the matters.

It seems like this, but there is another point, that is, why did the above no longer send an official in charge of taxes, but let the state clerk come out? There are two fourth-rank ministers, and there will be no one left. Since that is the case, we can only say that the state clerk has worked hard this time.

This time, the provincial capital did not want to make any mistakes in this matter. It seemed that it would also reduce the burden on Sanshui County. With Lord Zhou, then in terms of taxation, wouldn’t it just be like what you want?"

"Oh? You mean I should take more benefits this time? Report the disaster more severely?" County Magistrate Cheng also had his own plans, just wanted to hear other people's judgments. Listening to Zhao Xiang's words, he felt that it coincided with him, so he asked a question.

However, Zhao Xiang had no such plan at all. He shook his head and said, "Sir, the state is really thinking this way, but the officials thought it would be better to help the state do something this time. Zhangjiazhuangzi has fungus, and the harvest in the county will definitely be much smaller this time.

However, taxes do not require us to pay the food directly. The food is distributed to the local area. As the salary of officials, if the food is not enough, other coins and silk can be used to exchange the salary for the officials. Usually, the money and grain sent to them are money and food.

The officials are thinking so. This year's drought is a foregone conclusion. They usually pay money and silk. This year, they should do the opposite. If we pay the grain, the grain will definitely not be enough for the county. Then use the money to buy grain from outside. Let the Zhangjiazhuang pay the money. If you lose that part, it should be enough for 1,560 taels of silver, at most 2,000 taels of silver."

The Lord Bo Zhao Xiang gritted his teeth and persuaded him. This time he knew that Zhangjiazhuang would pay a lot of money, but there was no way. Now, he and the county magistrate can only be promoted. Others cannot move. If they pay enough food, there will be more people who can move.

Waiting for the county magistrate and himself to be promoted, the people below can also directly reach these two positions. Sanshui County is still in the hands of its own people and can take good care of Zhangjiazhuang. Zhangjiazhuang has so many black fungus, so don’t use it at this time, when will you wait?

County Magistrate Cheng also understood what he meant and nodded slightly. "Yes, this drought not only makes the food less, but also the fungus in other places around him. Zhangjiazhuang can sell a lot of money, but are they willing? They have already spent a lot of money, and the people in the yamen have taken a lot of food and drink from there."

"What the lord is worried about is that he might as well send someone to tell them. In this way, when we get promoted, there are people above us, and the local area is still ours. Not to mention that Zhangjiazhuang is a little fief, even if he kills people, he can block it. The masters in the farm are not ordinary methods."

Zhao Xiang also knew that if he had been an ordinary person, he would not agree, but is Zhangjiazhuang so ordinary? He has never been able to figure out what he did, but he always gets a lot of benefits.

"Okay, then try it. If it really doesn't work, let them take out less." County Magistrate Cheng felt that this was the best way. There is no harm in trying it. If it works, he can still be promoted to the post, and Sanshui County will also be under his control.

The two of them had a final say, and Zhou Xihu was also showing off his merits to his uncle and told him about the money he had earned during this period.
Chapter completed!