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

Shen Zheng's words brought many people's thoughts back to decades ago.

The common people at that time could not afford to rent land or make cloth. Even going up the mountain to chop firewood was not allowed by the government. Life was very difficult.

When did things start to change?

It seems to have been since the current emperor ascended the throne.

There were more things for sale in the market, the rents were reduced, and even the number of refugees who occasionally poured into the capital city gradually decreased.

This is a process that becomes clearer as time goes by.

If Shen Zheng hadn't mentioned it herself, that past would have been almost forgotten by them.

When I recall the past, I can’t help but sigh - what a hard life we ​​lived in the past!

This is not good at the moment, but the days of less oppression, having land to farm and food to eat seem...really not bad?

"Your Majesty promulgated these laws so that our lives would become better and better, so that we could say from the bottom of our hearts - 'Following our Great Zhou Emperor, life seems to be getting more and more hopeful.'" Shen Zheng said sincerely.

"That's why I said that if there are corrupt officials in the court, His Majesty will feel as bad as we do, because the corrupt officials harm the people he hopes for the best."

"Just like Ning Yan said, why did Your Majesty issue an edict? Why did you let the world know about this matter that has angered the people?" Shen Zheng said, "Because Your Majesty feels sorry for the people, and also feels that you have the right to know about this matter, and even the right to throw rotten eggs and rotten vegetable leaves at Lu Sichu."

The person who was shouting about throwing rotten eggs just now lowered his head silently after hearing this.

This Lord Shen really listened to every word...

Seeing that many people were moved, Shen Zheng finally said: "There is a pest in the court. His Majesty will definitely order a thorough investigation. We officials will also reflect on ourselves. I just hope that everyone will not let a small piece of bad shit chill your trust in the court."

After finishing her words, Shen Zheng bowed to everyone. Her sleeves hid the expression on her face, but the bow was performed in a very standard way.

The Jingzhao soldiers who came to guard the crowd were standing outside. After seeing her return to the carriage, they waved and said, "Go away, everyone. Lord Shen is just saying a few words to you. It's up to you whether you listen or not. Don't block Lord Shen's carriage."

As expected, the people from Jingzhao Prefecture did not beat or kill them, and they didn't even say a harsh word to them.

Looking at the carriage going further and further away, the man who said he wanted to "throw rotten eggs" scratched his head and muttered, "Actually, I'm just complaining..."

He was illiterate, but somehow he squeezed in front of the notice and carefully looked at every stroke on it.

"I don't blame the emperor..." He looked at the official seal and rubbed his toes uncomfortably. "It's just a corrupt official, so just scold him. We ordinary people still have to go on with our lives. There's no grudge that can't be overcome."

Everyone around him laughed at him.

It is said that the toughest thing about him is his mouth.

The carriage had long gone, but Ning Yan was still standing at the entrance of the alley, with an unconscious smile on her lips.

"Hey girl—" the woman holding the girl came over, "Luckily you didn't go far, but... I want to ask you something."

She shook the sleeping little girl in her arms and asked a little embarrassedly, "Does your Xijiao School accept such a young girl and teach her enlightenment?"

Ning Yan was stunned for a moment, then smiled: "The teacher is preparing for this this year. After the dog days are over, he should officially recruit children for enlightenment. The school will issue a notice at that time, so remember to pay attention."

Suspicious silver hairs flowed from the corners of the sleeping little girl's mouth. Even in her dream, she still remembered: "Nice clothes..."

......

royal palace.

Eunuch Hong was standing in front of the emperor, imitating the emperor in a vivid voice: "There is a pest in the court. Your Majesty will investigate thoroughly. We officials will also reflect on ourselves. I hope everyone will not let a small piece of bad shit chill your faith in the court—"

After he finished speaking, he straightened his expression, his eyebrows and eyes were full of smiles, and he said: "Your Majesty, after Lord Shen said this, he took the things and left. He should have gone to the Ministry of Revenue."

The emperor gulped down the cold medicine, pressed his nose with the back of his hand and said, "Shen Qing still understands me."

But he failed to live up to Shen Qing's expectations of him - at the morning court today, he once again debated with the officials, but with little success.

He just wanted Shen Zheng to be his assistant in charge of the six ministries, not his concubine, so what's wrong with that?

Throwing the handkerchief on the tray, the emperor frowned and said, "Don't submit those memorials that advise me to reconsider. I will have a good talk with them tomorrow."

"Yes." Eunuch Hong stood quietly aside, but in his heart he was cheering for the emperor.

......

Shen Zheng rode in a carriage and circled half of the imperial city.

The imperial city is divided into two parts. The inner part is called the Imperial Palace, which is the residence of the royal family. The outer part is collectively called the Imperial City, which is the concentration area of ​​central government offices set up by the court. The six ministries, nine temples and other powerful government offices are all established here.

The carriage stopped in front of the main entrance of the Ministry of Revenue. Hua Duo got out of the carriage first and opened the curtain for Shen Zheng.

After getting out of the carriage, Shen Zheng first looked to the right side of the carriage.

On the right is a blue brick screen wall with a flat and simple surface. In the center, an image of coins and ears of grain is outlined in light ink, which alludes to the function of "the Ministry of Revenue in charge of the world's finances."

On the left side of the carriage is the Ministry of Revenue’s ceremonial gate.

The ceremonial gate is tall, with a golden plaque hanging in the center. The plaque is written in bold regular script, with only the two words "Ministry of Revenue" inscribed on it.

As soon as Shen Zheng got off the carriage, the guard came up to him and said, "Greetings, sir. Are you Lord Shen?"

This is actually a bit redundant, but their Lord Shangshu has been telling them since yesterday that if Lord Shen comes, they must be polite and not to embarrass the Ministry of Revenue.

Thinking of this, he called the officer in to report.

Shen Zheng nodded, "I'll bring some things over. Is the Minister in the yamen?"

"The minister has not returned to the yamen yet." The guard said respectfully, "But the minister has instructed that if you come, please go inside and wait for a moment. He will return as soon as possible."

"Then let's move the things in the carriage first." Shen Zheng looked at the two carriages behind.

As soon as he finished speaking, a middle-aged official in a red robe walked out hurriedly.

"Master Shen is here!"

The man who came was about forty years old, quite tall, slightly fat, with thick earlobes, and a large, round black mole between his right eyebrows. He looked quite kind.

After he stepped over the threshold, he came to Shen Zheng in two or three steps. Afraid that Shen Zheng would not recognize him, he took the initiative to introduce himself: "I am Chen Xingshen, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Haha, Lord Shen, we met at the morning court yesterday."

"Greetings, Lord Chen." Shen Zheng bowed. "I moved to the Shen Mansion, thank you for your concern, Lord Chen."

Shiing-Shen Chern also sent her a gift of moving to a new house.

Although she had not thought of holding a grand banquet to entertain them, she would still have to find an opportunity to repay these gifts in the future.

As for how to pay it back, she already had a vague idea.

When she has time, she must go to the fifth house and meet the legendary old man.