A strong farm girl is busy getting rich

Shen Qingqian asked, "So, the prefect is also from the capital?"

The prefect shook his head and said, "No, my name is Shangguan Hao, I was born and raised in the northern border, but I studied in the capital for a few years.

Four years ago, I passed the imperial examination and won the third place, so I returned to Longsheng City to report on my work. "

So that's it! Shen Qingqian thought, Chen Shijun was the third place winner last year. The imperial examination is held every three years, and this person is the last third place winner!

However, this Shangguan was really a good official! He not only took in the refugees, but also built simple houses for them, provided them with free porridge, etc.

Looking at this slightly shabby government office and the plain clothes of Lord Shangguan, Shen Qingqian guessed that in order to accommodate the refugees, the government office must have been tightening its belt!

Shen Qingqian immediately took out 30,000 taels of silver notes, handed them to Shangguan Hao, and said, "Sir Shangguan, when we were in Qingquan Town, we did not go through the government, but spontaneously solved some problems for the people.

After coming here, I realized that what we have done is far from enough. You have done a more thorough job in resettling the people.

Therefore, I hand this thirty thousand taels of silver to you to help the people. I believe you will do better than us. "

Shangguan Hao's face remained calm, and he continued to smile as he asked, "Is this the county lady's own money?"

Shen Qingqian said: "I guess so, but this money was earned without any effort, and it is worth it to use it on the people!"

After hearing what she said and thinking about his current situation, Shangguan Hao did not refuse and accepted the banknote.

He stood up, clasped his fists and bowed to Shen Qingqian, saying, "Thank you very much, County Lord! These silver coins are a timely help to Longsheng City now."

After understanding the details of the war, Shen Qingqian and Zhou Qi stood up and said goodbye.

Shangguan Hao personally escorted them to the gate of the government office and told them to come to him if they needed anything.

After leaving the government office, Zhou Qi has been reflecting on this. When Shen Qingqian and Wu Tongpan asked for money in Jinyang City, he felt that Shen Qingqian's behavior was somewhat despicable. Such a black-hearted corrupt official should be killed with one stroke to eliminate the harm to the people!

But now that I think about it, he really was just too simple-minded!

First, they had no right to decide the life or death of Wu Tongpan; secondly, Shen Qingqian's request for silver was a wise move! With so much silver, how many lives of poor people could be saved!

Thinking of this, Zhou Qi couldn't help but secretly glance at Shen Qingqian.

But I saw that she was distracted and I didn’t know what she was thinking about?

However, Zhou Qi discovered that Shen Qingqian was quite pretty when she was in a daze. She had fair skin, picturesque eyebrows, a turned-up nose and pearly lips. She was as beautiful as a painting.

Zhou Qi couldn't help but take a few more glances. When he came to his senses and realized what he was doing, he blushed and turned his head away quickly.

At this moment, Shen Qingqian did not notice anything unusual about Zhou Qi. She was thinking about Zheng Hong!

Such a brave and warlike general was destroyed by a woman, and even his whole family was implicated. I really don’t know what to say?

When Shen Qingqian and Zhou Qi returned to the inn, they called Yang Zhong over and told him what they had learned today.

Shen Qingqian said: "Brother Yang, Brother Zhou, I originally thought that the situation in Longsheng City would be very bad after a large number of refugees poured in, and our help would be indispensable.

I didn't expect that the prefect had managed this place so well, which saved us time.

So, I want to rush to Xiangyun Town as soon as possible to see what we need to do there!"

Zhou Qi and Yang Zhong both agreed.

Everyone agreed and the matter was quickly settled.

So, early the next morning, their team set out for Xiangyun Town.

A journey of eighty miles would take at least three hours even at the fastest speed, or about six or seven hours.

At noon, everyone just ate some dry food, rested for a while, and then set off.

The group finally arrived at Xiangyun Town around three o'clock in the afternoon.

The city wall of Xiangyun Town is very high and the gate is tightly closed. A closer look reveals that the city wall has been newly reinforced and the gate has also been repaired.

There are no guards at the city gate, but there are soldiers standing guard on the city wall, with the main purpose of standing high and seeing far.

When Shen Qingqian and his group approached in a mighty manner, they naturally attracted the attention of the soldiers on the city wall.

Recently, many people have left Xiangyun Town, but few have come in. It's been a long time since so many people came here, and they brought goods with them!

The soldiers on the tower shouted from a distance: "Who is coming?"

Shen Qingqian didn't want to waste time explaining. She asked the convoy to wait where it was. She walked forward a few steps, showed her badge, and said loudly, "I am the Princess of Qingyi County. I came from the capital. I want to go in now."

The soldiers on the city wall did not respond immediately, but turned and left.

After a while, a middle-aged man wearing an official hat appeared. It seemed that he was the person in charge here.

The official looked down and shouted, "Who is the Princess Qingyi? I am the magistrate of Xiangyun Town. Princess, could you please throw your badge up so I can see it?"

This was not difficult for Shen Qingqian. As soon as the county magistrate finished speaking, Shen Qingqian threw the badge out.

The county magistrate was caught off guard and not only did he not take it, he even dodged it. It was the soldier next to him who took it.

After the two of them looked at it, the county magistrate bowed to Shen Qingqian and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency. I will have the city gates opened and invite Your Excellency in."

When Shen Qingqian and his group entered, the county magistrate had already come down from the city wall and was standing there waiting for them.

The county magistrate of Xiangyun Town was exactly what Shen Qingqian had imagined in his mind before.

He was a middle-aged man in his 50s, with gray hair under his official hat. His eyebrows were thick, but the two wrinkles on his eyebrows were deep. His eyes were big, but his upper eyelids drooped a little.

When Shen Qingqian was looking at the county magistrate, he had already come to her.

He said respectfully, "I am Fang Jingzhi, the county magistrate of Xiangyun Town. I wonder why the county lady is here this time?"

Seeing the other party's humble attitude, Shen Qingqian became more sincere. She smiled and said, "Sir Fang, I am not sent by the court this time, but I came here on my own.

The reason why I revealed my identity just now was to be able to enter the city smoothly and avoid trouble.

Therefore, Master Fang, you don’t need to be too polite to me, and you don’t even need to address me as the county lady. You can just call me Miss Shen directly.”

County Magistrate Fang was stunned. Wasn't he sent by the imperial court? But Xiangyun Town is the most dangerous place right now. What was this Miss Shen doing here?

Shen Qingqian saw his confusion, but did not explain it immediately. Instead, she asked, "Master Fang, what is the current situation in Xiangyun Town? Are the people living a decent life?"