Transmigrated into a female county magistrate during a famine, leading her country to prosperity

When they heard the words "return to Liuyang Prefecture to perform duties", everyone outside the prefecture looked incredulous.

"What do you mean? You're already a fourth-rank official, but you still want to go back to Tongan County to be the county magistrate? How do you define your official rank?"

Where can you find such an official?

A county magistrate, but his identity is even greater than that of the prefect!

"And from what I hear, it seems that Lord Shen asked to go back on his own initiative? What on earth is going on in Tongan County..."

Why don't you stay in Beijing and go back to that small county town?

I really don't understand women's minds...

Everyone was discussing in low voices when Eunuch Hong spoke again, "In addition, I grant: a scarlet robe and a gold belt; two thousand taels of silver, one hundred taels of gold, twenty oriental pearls, a pair of jade ornaments from the imperial treasury; a plaque inscribed with the words 'Serving the Country and Benefiting the People', to be hung in the local government office; and an 'Inter-provincial Transfer Order'. If you need food, supplies, or craftsmen from neighboring prefectures, you can directly dispatch them with this order without reporting."

Inter-government transfer order?

Shen Zheng raised her head slightly.

The emperor trusted her too much, actually handing the vital points of the surrounding prefectures directly into her hands...

"You must fulfill your duties in Liuyang Prefecture, putting the people first, while also balancing your responsibilities as coordinators of the six ministries. Make good use of the authority bestowed upon you, offer valuable advice, and live up to my trust and the hopes of the people. I decree—!"

After the imperial edict was read, Shen Zheng kowtowed in a clear voice: "Your Majesty, Shen Zheng, thanks the Lord for His great grace. Long live the Emperor!"

She gently pinched the two ends of the imperial edict with her fingers, took it back, and everyone stood up.

Seeing that the people outside the mansion were still enthusiastic and discussing the imperial edict with relish, she realized that Eunuch Hong deliberately announced the edict at the mansion gate, probably because of the emperor's instructions.

Eunuch Hong was even happier than she was, and said with a smile, "Master Shen, congratulations. You are now a bona fide fourth-rank official!"

"Thank you, Eunuch Hong." Shen Zheng led them inside. "Please come into the hall and have some tea before leaving."

It was not until the gate of the mansion was closed that the people watching the excitement outside slowly dispersed.

But in just a moment, the news that "Lord Shen was promoted again" spread from Yintai Street and spread to the official residences and major restaurants and teahouses in the capital.

......

The Yulin soldiers drank tea and rested in the side hall, while Shen Zheng talked with Eunuch Hong in the main hall.

Just as Eunuch Hong accepted the reward from Nanny Gu, he felt someone touching his shoulder.

He turned his head and looked at the little comb who was pursing her lips: "What? Can't you see that I am talking to Master Shen?"

With trembling hands, the little comb offered the reward he had just received: "Master, all for you..."

When Eunuch Hong heard this, his face turned dark and he slapped Little Comb's hand.

"Are you not sincere?"

After saying that, he turned to look at Shen Zheng, his words sad: "Master Shen, you have to make the decision for this old servant. This is the first time I have taken him out of the palace to announce an imperial decree. Before, I have never asked him for any money!"

This stupid apprentice is not smart when he should be, and always embarrasses himself in front of others when he shouldn't be smart!

The senior eunuch confiscated the rewards from the junior eunuchs?

If this gets out, how can he live in the palace?

Looking at the bewildered little comb, Shen Zheng smiled: "Doesn't this just show that Master Comb is filial and always thinking about his master? Such a sincere apprentice is probably rare."

Just a few simple words made Eunuch Hong start to like the small comb again.

"Why don't you take it?"

Pushing back the little comb, he said, "Today, in front of Lord Shen, I say this. From now on, no matter who comes, you must say this - you, the little comb, are my foolish apprentice, whom I carefully selected. From now on, as long as I can still move, it will be I, your master, who will be the only one who will give you the money! You can use the reward if you can, but if not, keep it safe! Do you understand?"

Little Comb was confused, but still said honestly: "I heard..."

"That's enough." Eunuch Hong waved his hand at him. "Go out for some tea and some snacks. You're so clumsy standing here that it's a nuisance."

After hearing this, Shen Zheng knew that Eunuch Hong had something to say to her.

As expected, as soon as the little comb left, he spoke: "Sir Shen, His Majesty asked me to ask you, when do you plan to return to Tongan County?"

Thinking about the manor she hadn't visited yet, Shen Zheng estimated a date: "It'll probably only take a few days. I've basically explained everything I need to. Eunuch Hong, does His Majesty have anything to say?"

Eunuch Hong smiled and nodded, "His Majesty said that since you've just been promoted, you should attend two court sessions before leaving, so that the officials don't feel the true feelings. You must remember to report to the Golden Throne Hall at dawn tomorrow!"

Mao hour......

Shen Zheng forced a smile and responded, "Please help me reply to His Majesty, Eunuch. I will definitely arrive tomorrow."

Fortunately, the court session only lasted two days. If it had been longer, she would have been unable to bear it...

"Then I will not bother you any longer at your residence." After saying this, Eunuch Hong stood up and said, "Master Shen, there is no need to see me off. I will return to the palace to report."

Having said that, Shen Zheng still sent him out of the hall, and then Nanny Gu escorted the group out of the house.

A moment later, Nanny Gu rushed back and reported, "Sir, Miss Nan Shu and Miss Jin Yin are here, and they brought gifts."

Shen Zheng raised the end of her eyebrows slightly.

How long has it been since these two girls received the news?

I'm afraid this gift was already prepared by the Yu and Xu families.

Just as she stood up, another servant came to report: "Sir, the residences of General Lin, General Zhenyuan, the Minister of Revenue, the Minister of Works, and the Minister of Justice have sent people to deliver congratulatory gifts!"

"So soon?" Shen Zheng walked out of the hall. "I'll go take a look."

After taking a few steps, another servant came to report: "Sir, the residences of the Vice Minister of Revenue, the Vice Minister of Works, the Vice Minister of Rites, the Vice Minister of Personnel, the Director of the Metropolitan Water Conservancy Bureau, the Director of the Imperial Physician Bureau, and the Governor of Jingzhao have all sent gifts!"

Shen Zheng paused.

This is not a congratulations list, it's clearly a list of contacts...

On the way to the front yard, another servant came over and said, "Sir..."

"No need to say more." Shen Zheng raised her hand to stop him and instructed Gu Mama: "Hurry up and count the return gifts that we prepared earlier, and return them to each mansion today."

When she moved into the Shen Mansion before, many officials presented her with gifts of relocation and promotion. Today, she has to accept many gifts of promotion, so the return gifts to the various mansions cannot be shabby.

Nanny Gu took the order and left, and Lei Pancheng hurried over.

Shen Zheng saw the burning fighting spirit in his eyes.

......

Today, the Shen Mansion has become the hottest topic of conversation in Beijing.

All the major teahouses were packed, and the storytellers spoke passionately with their saliva flying.

"Just the Emperor's reward alone has earned Lord Shen plenty of face! Tell me, how much trust does it take for the Emperor to grant Lord Shen an 'Inter-Prefectural Transfer Order' without blinking an eye?"

The tea drinkers were listening with rapt interest when someone suddenly challenged them: "How do you know the Emperor didn't even blink? Did you see it with your own eyes?"