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

Yu Shizhang was so shocked by her shamelessness that he was almost tongue-tied.

Yu Zhengqing thought his father would refuse, but the next moment:

"Forget it, forget it. After all, you are the one favored by His Majesty. I will speak for you before I leave. Okay?"

Yu Zhengqing:? Just pamper her.

Shen Zheng: The one that His Majesty likes? Has Lord Bo always been so ambiguous in his words...

But since Yu Shizhang was willing to speak up, Shen Zheng achieved her goal. Otherwise, how could she, a mere county magistrate, have the nerve to order the officials of the Ministry of Works around?

"Thank you, Lord! Then I will..."

Shen Zheng was about to get up and leave when she suddenly remembered something she almost forgot. Under the puzzled gazes of Yu Shizhang and Yu Zhengqing, she lowered her raised buttocks back down.

She asked directly: "My Lord, what was the result of the competition between the gentlemen that day..."

Yu Zhengqing sneered when he heard this, took out the policy paper reviewed by Yu Shizhang from his arms and handed it to her.

"You only remembered to ask about this today. Didn't you already have the answer in mind? It's the same as what you thought."

Shen Zheng put the paper in his arms and said calmly, "Although I trust Mr. Li, who doesn't want to see the original work of Master Li? I have been looking forward to seeing it for many years. Who would have thought that now I can not only see Master Li's original work, but also Master Li himself."

Yu Zhengqing: “…”

His mouth!

It's simply handing a horse... No, it's handing a fart to Shen Zheng to slap!

Yu Shizhang was flattered, but he didn't show it on his face. However, he felt sweet inside and couldn't help but say a few more words. He recalled the articles written by several people and commented:

"The headmaster you selected is really good. First of all, his handwriting must have been worked on. Also, he is quite sensitive to the situation. Although he has some flaws, he has unique insights in some aspects. After some polishing, he can be used."

Shen Zheng was a little shocked when she heard this.

His evaluation doesn't sound high, but who is he? He is Yu Shizhang, the Earl of Yongning!

The scholar who could receive such evaluation from him is no ordinary person.

Yu Shizhang then asked, "I heard that he is just a scholar?"

In his early years, he read countless imperial examination papers and had seen all kinds of policy essays.

Objectively speaking, with the level of Mr. Li, it would be a piece of cake for him to pass the imperial examination.

If you want to take the imperial examination, you can have a try after standardized study. You should not just be a scholar.

Shen Zheng nodded, briefly recounted Li Hongmao's previous experience, and then looked at Yu Zhengqing in silence.

Yu Zhengqing looked back at her, slapped his head, and said in annoyance: "I was so busy that I forgot! Don't worry, when I go back this time, I will investigate and give him and the others justice!"

After everyone agreed, Shen Zheng took Xu Zhubu and left.

Just after taking two steps, Yu Shizhang's voice sounded behind him: "Those two old scholars are not bad either. It's not a problem to teach a few scholars."

Shen Zheng understood what he meant.

He was advising her on how to be a superior, and also reminding her not to create any rift with the gentlemen because of this matter.

She stopped and looked back, saying sincerely:

"Thank you for your reminder, sir. I was not thorough enough in the previous incident, which made you two gentlemen think about it. This incident was also a reminder from me. Similar things will not happen again in the future. Don't worry, sir."

......

After Shen Zheng parted with Xu Zhubu, she went straight back to the study and wrote a letter to the emperor.

She ground the ink, spread out the paper, rolled up her sleeves and picked up the pen, but she didn't write a single word. Instead, a drop of ink fell and soaked into the paper.

It's not that she didn't know what to say to His Majesty, but there were so many things she wanted to say that for a moment, she didn't know where to start.

She wanted to share with His Majesty the lives of the people of Tongan County, and to thank His Majesty for opening up the imperial examination system, paving a new path for women all over the world. She also wanted to write to him about Tongan County's future plans, and also wanted to...

There are really too many.

If you don’t know how to write, just think about it first.

Shen Zheng put down his pen, hugged his knees and sat there for a whole hour.

During this time, she looked out the window. Although the shade of the trees blocked her view, she seemed to be able to see everyone who was currently in Tongan County.

Whether it was officials such as Yu Shizhang and Yu Zhengqing, Li Hongmao and Old Qiao, or tens of thousands of people in Tongan County, the appearance of each person gradually solidified in her mind.

Small home.

everyone.

It has always been the direction that everyone in the world strives for.

Maybe she knew how to write it.

Shen Zheng picked up the pen. At first, she wrote slowly and looked back after writing two paragraphs. But the more she wrote, the smoother she became. Later on, she didn't even need to think. She just needed to turn her heartfelt words into black words on white paper.

After writing the last word, Shen Zheng breathed softly on the ink to dry it.

This letter, which was filled with words on several pages, took her three full hours to write. It was already late at night.

Day and night alternate, the sun rises, a new day, new hope.

In front of Tongan County Government Office.

The leader of the officers and soldiers faced Shen Zheng and said respectfully:

"Sir Shen, we will return to the capital to report. In addition to the people around Lord Bo, we have also left people around Sir Shen and Sir Liang. If you have anything to do, just tell them directly. If you have any news, just tell them to report it back to the capital."

At first he didn't understand why the emperor didn't send anyone to help Lord Shen, but now that he had come down, he understood.

Lady Shen has just entered the officialdom and does not have two available people around her. If the emperor sends someone to her, will she use him or not?

It must be used, and if it is used, it cannot be used lightly.

But what would it be like if you reuse people?

It was as if the emperor had placed his own people around Lord Shen, keeping an eye on Lord Shen's every move at all times.

His Majesty trusts Lord Shen, but is also afraid that Lord Shen will think too much, so in the end he did not send his own people to Lord Shen.

Seeing that the rice seeds had been loaded onto the truck, Shen Zheng handed him the letter she had written.

"This is the letter to His Majesty, as well as the cotton cloth from the first carriage. Please deliver them to His Majesty on my behalf. Soldiers, please be safe along the way."

"Don't worry, Lord Shen." The chief of the officers and soldiers took the envelope and squeezed it quietly.

Hmm...it's very thick. It seems that Lord Shen has a lot to say to Your Majesty. Your Majesty will definitely be happy this time.

The people in the convoy signaled to him that everything was ready and they could set off. He bowed respectfully and said, "Then I will take my leave. Take care, everyone."

Their carriage was packed full when they came, but now it felt empty when they left.

Just then, several figures and two ox carts appeared across the street.

The man shouted: "Officials, please stay and wait for a moment!"

Everyone was panting.

After rushing and trying hard, I finally caught up!

They came with the ox cart and stood in front of the crowd.

Zhou Lizheng stepped forward and pointed at the packages on the ox cart and said:

"My lords, we don't know how far we are from here to the capital, but you will have to walk for a long time. It's hard to find a restaurant in some places. Here are some dry food and vegetable cakes made by the villagers. Take them with you on the road!"

The officers and soldiers were a little shocked when they first heard this. These villagers were strangers to them, so why would they make dry food for them?

"This...fellow villagers, thank you for your kindness, but how can we accept your food? Besides, we have prepared some food in advance, enough to get to the next official post."

Zhou Lizheng was not discouraged by the rejection and took out the words he had prepared:

"It's hot, and our vegetable cakes are a unique craft that can be kept for several days. Sir, you can take them with you for emergency!"

It can be released for several days... His words made the chief of officers and soldiers a little excited.

They brought cotton cloth and rice seeds with them. His Majesty was still waiting for them. They dared not delay on the road. Some official posts needed to be detoured. If they had enough dry food, they could return to Beijing two days earlier...

"Soldiers, please accept the people's kindness." Shen Zheng also said with a smile.

......

Another round of tug-of-war.

"Then I will take it with me. Thank you, fellow villagers!"

He sighed: It’s hard to refuse such a kind invitation!

The convoy gradually went away in the eyes of the crowd. Zhou Lizheng smiled and said, "They will be grateful to you for eating their food. When they go back, they will definitely say good things about you and us."

Shen Zheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry when she heard this.

She turned to Xu Zhubu and said, "It just so happens that all the villagers are here. Go and call Li Shanzhang and the three gentlemen to come to the meeting hall to discuss the matter today."