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

A convoy drove towards the county government office in a mighty manner. The sound of horses' hooves was in unison and the soldiers' armor sparkled in the rising sun.

The chestnut horse pulling the lead carriage is the most majestic, with its head held high and ears standing up like cut bamboos, and its black gold bridle and black iron stirrups fully display its domineering nature.

The flag on the frame of the lead vehicle fluttered in the wind, and the four large characters embroidered in gold thread on it were particularly eye-catching.

The common people lined the streets to watch, whispering to the flag: "What do those four words say? Where did these officials come from? But is it Liuyang Prefecture?"

"I don't think so. That flag... I feel like I've seen it somewhere before."

"You? Don't show off. That's an official flag. It has nothing to do with you!"

"I have indeed seen it! Oh, where did I see it?..."

"The emperor's grace is great."

"What?"

"Those four words mean... the emperor's great grace."

"Royal grace?!"

"This convoy came from Shangjing! What's on it..."

The people opened their mouths slightly, and two words emerged in their minds - reward.

The emperor has rewarded them again!

"I was wondering when I'd seen that flag before! When the uncle first came to our county, there was an identical flag on his carriage!"

"Our master is going to be rewarded again! His Majesty the Emperor has seen everything our master has done!"

It was like a gust of wind blowing through the streets and alleys, and in an instant, the four big words "The Emperor's Grace is Enormous" spread throughout the county.

The people rushed to tell each other, and many people followed the caravan from a distance, wanting to see what treasures the emperor had given them this time.

By the time the carriages had stopped in an orderly manner in front of the county government office, there were already hundreds of people following the convoy.

Shen Zheng had already led everyone from the county government office to wait at the door. Yu Nanshu stood behind her, secretly helping her to sort out her clothes.

"Fortunately you didn't go to the printing house, otherwise you would have to rush back to change into your official uniform..."

Shen Zheng raised the corner of her mouth slightly and secretly patted Yu Nanshu's hand.

"Don't talk, the people are coming down."

After the leading soldiers dismounted, Shen Zheng secretly took a look at them.

It was not the Yulin Army soldier with the surname "Yi" from last time, but a stranger.

As the other party walked, the armor on his body made a cold and hard symphony. When he approached, he saluted respectfully: "I am Yang Shuqian, the left guard of the Yulin Army. I am honored to meet you, Lord Bo, and Lord Shen."

If Yu Shizhang was not here today, Shen Zheng would have returned the gift politely and waited for the other party to announce his order.

But who let Yu Shizhang, such a big man, stand beside her? She didn't need to take the initiative to speak at this moment.

The people were whispering all the time, so Xiao Yuan quietly stepped forward and asked everyone to be quiet.

"I've never seen you before." Yu Shizhang's gaze was more direct than Shen Zheng's. After a moment, he said, "Announce the decree."

"Yes." Yang Shuqian took the bright yellow imperial edict from the deputy general behind him. He unfolded the edict, cleared his throat and said loudly: "Shen Zheng, the magistrate of Tongan County, listen to your order——"

Shen Zheng lowered her chin slightly, straightened her back, and knelt down with her knees bent.

Hundreds of people present were like strong grass on the grassland. When the strong wind blew, they all bent their knees.

"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims: Shen Zheng, the Magistrate of Tongan County, has made outstanding achievements since taking office. He has helped me solve my worries and difficulties, and has won my heart. He is truly a pillar of the court. As spring approaches, rice seeds are planted and cotton cloth is produced, all thanks to Mr. Shen."

"The art of medicine is based on benevolence and medical skills. I also heard that although the doctors at Tongan Medical Clinic have unique skills, they do not put profit first. The medical fees they charge are low and reasonable, so poor families can also seek treatment without worries. This fully demonstrates the virtue of doctors, so I am very pleased."

"Of course..."

The imperial edict was not finished yet, Shen Zheng secretly moved her knees and knelt in a comfortable position.

She had been thinking...

The printing house operates in secret and cannot be seen in public for the time being. The profits of the cloth house only go into the emperor's private treasury and are not openly linked to the court.

Therefore, this time...what name should the emperor use to reward me so that it would seem a little more legitimate.

Now she understood.

——The clinic is a good excuse.

But the imperial decree continued: "However, throughout the hundred years of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the difficulty of the people seeking medical treatment has not been taken seriously by the court. I am very worried, and this matter is also a pain in my heart. Therefore, since the establishment of Tong'an Hospital, I have also ordered the Imperial Hospital to be reorganized into the National Medical Bureau, just to relieve the suffering of the people seeking medical treatment. And Mr. Shen has made an indelible contribution..."

National Medical Bureau?

Shen Zheng quietly lowered her eyelids to hide the shock in her eyes.

Isn't the National Medical Administration the National Health Commission?

It was established to supervise medical clinics in various places and to provide talents to local areas.

This time, His Majesty actually took a step ahead of her and proposed a reform of the medical clinic's supervisory department. This is truly for the benefit of the people, not for the so-called "political achievements."

Shen Zheng has said the word "wise monarch" so many times, but this time she still wants to praise him - with such a monarch in front of her, why should she worry about the prosperity of the Great Zhou?

Yu Shizhang's shoulders trembled slightly, and he stretched out his fingers to secretly pull Shen Zheng's sleeve. When the two of them met eyes, they read one word in each other's eyes - Ming!

Yang Shuqian watched the two men's small movements, and after they finished their small movements, he continued: "Your achievements are remarkable, and I have thought about the reward for a long time. Seeing that the Queen Mother's birthday is approaching, I specially allow Shen Qing to go to Beijing to celebrate the Queen Mother's birthday. I decree this."

The so-called once born, twice cooked.

After the word "this" fell, Shen Zheng stood up and took the imperial edict with both hands, "Your servant Shen Zheng accepts the order and kowtows to thank the emperor. Long live the emperor."

Yu Shizhang and others stood up as well, but the people kneeling beside them seemed to be under a spell, supporting themselves with their hands and staring blankly at the ground.

What did they hear?

His Majesty the Emperor invited them to celebrate the Empress Dowager’s birthday!

Their masters are going to the capital! To see the emperor! To see the empress dowager!

Then can you enter the legendary palace? Is the floor of the palace paved with gold bricks? Do the flowers in the palace really never wither all year round?

"Everyone, get up."

When Shen Zheng's voice reached their ears, they woke up as if from a dream and stood up with the support of each other.

Shen Zheng and Yu Shizhang were really curious about the National Medical Bureau. They surrounded Yang Shuqian from the left and right. Shen Zheng was the first to speak: "General Yang, can you tell me more about the National Medical Bureau?"

Yang Shuqian was stunned for a moment, and then he lagged behind them by two steps. "Of course you can, but sir, these are gifts from His Majesty..."

Following the direction of his finger, Shen Zheng noticed a number of wooden boxes neatly arranged on the carriage board.

Almost forgot!

The books that Your Majesty collected for the printing house and the clothes that the Queen prepared for her are all great treasures!

"Zhao Xiu." Shen Zheng called Zhao Xiu over, "Take the soldiers and unload the things into the warehouse."

Zhao Xiu took the order and went into the county government office with Xiao Yuan and a string of carriages.

I can’t go to the printing house today.

Shen Zheng followed the others in. Yang Shuqian took the lead in unloading the wooden box from the first carriage. He came over with a clang and said respectfully, "Sir Shen, this box contains the gift from the Queen Mother. Would you like to see it?"