The first county magistrate in history

Qin Zheng pretended to be casual and said, "Nothing much. The Empress just issued an imperial decree asking me to recommend a candidate for the prefect of Yangping County. I wanted to recommend you, but you couldn't bear to let me go. So I can only choose Zhang Mingli."

Tian Fuan's face was filled with ecstasy, and he was anxious: "Sir, how can Zhang Mingli be as capable as me? I am capable of this prefectural governor."

Qin Zheng said, "I think so too, but I don't dare let you leave me. I'm afraid you'll die and prove it!"

Tian Fuan's old face immediately fell, and he cried, "Sir, I was wrong, I give in, please don't play tricks on me!"

Phew!

Wu Xiaoyou laughed out loud.

Qin Zheng snorted coldly, "I knew you were ambitious, old man. However, with your talent, it's really unfair for you to be in such a small county. I'm giving you a chance to perform freely. The Yangping County Magistrate is only an acting one. You can only be promoted if you do a good job. Don't bring shame to me and Hongtong County."

"Yes!" Tian Fuan smiled so happily that his forehead wrinkles opened up. He suddenly asked, "Sir, I'm not even a ninth-rank official. I'm a prefect, which means I've been promoted several levels. Does Your Majesty agree?"

Qin Zheng said nonchalantly, "Since the Empress asked me to recommend someone, why would she care who I choose? She didn't make any rules. Just relax."

Tian Fuan let out a long sigh and chuckled, "Sir, you are truly my second parents, my reincarnated father and mother..."

Qin Zheng rolled his eyes at him, interrupted him, and said seriously, "Old Tian, do your best. If, and I mean if, one day you can't do it anymore, or if you encounter huge troubles, remember, Hongtong County will always be your home and your backing. We will never abandon those who leave Hongtong County."

"Wow, wow, wow..." Tian Fuan burst into tears.

This time I really cried... I cried like a baby!

Qin Zheng looked at Tian Fuan with sympathy, poor child!

In this world he traveled through, his "ideological education" was unprecedented.

Qin Zheng made all the arrangements and immediately headed to the next disaster area, Fengyu City.

When he left, thousands of people lined the streets to see him off...

At this moment, the one who felt the most emotional was Xia Mo Ning. She looked at Qin Zheng with eyes full of admiration.

She had been watching all the way, and she saw every move Qin Zheng made.

This young county magistrate was not only resourceful and decisive, but also loved the people like his own children and was upright and incorruptible. This was someone she had never met before.

Qin Zheng didn't expect that he would gain a little fan girl just by performing normally.

Abundant City.

Qin Zheng did not enter the city, but directly carried out investigation and survey on the farmland under the jurisdiction of Fengyu City.

Time was running out and he had no time to deal with those inactive officials. His first priority was to look for a place to dig a well.

Wu Guanggui, the governor of Liangjin Province, has received instructions from the King of the Northern Territory, Cheng Kun: avoid the enemy's sharp edge and act according to the circumstances!

Although Cheng Kun was furious in the imperial capital and wanted to kill Qin Zheng and the empress, after returning and thinking carefully, he felt that this time he was a bit reckless.

Initially, he also thought that the empress relied on the Hongtong County's Sky Thunder Cannon. But after thinking about it, he suddenly remembered the terrifying group of mysterious people when the empress ascended the throne.

Although he didn't know that they were the Jinyiwei, the terrifying fighting power and the wind-sweeping movements still made him shudder when he thought about it.

He suddenly felt very fortunate that the empress did not use those mysterious people, otherwise, he might not be able to leave the imperial capital.

Until this mysterious team is found, no action should be taken.

So, when Qin Zheng killed his disciple Jia Sizhen, although he was angry, he said nothing and did nothing.

It's just that one of your disciples died. We can just find an opportunity to promote another one.

Moreover, he couldn't even defeat a small county magistrate and was treated like a monkey by others. Such a waste deserves to die.

After receiving instructions from Wu Shigui, the governor of Liangjin Province, he decided to temporarily avoid the limelight and wait and see how the situation develops.

He wanted to find out Qin Zheng's true intentions thoroughly.

Qin Zheng's mysterious weapon that allowed him to defeat the enemy with a smaller force made him fearful from the bottom of his heart and he wanted to get it even more!

Wu Guanggui received instructions and, as per custom, personally led his men out of the city to welcome them.

However, Qin Zheng and his party did not enter the city, but instead went straight into the farmland.

"This idiot imperial envoy!" Wu Guanggui glanced at the scorching sun in the sky, wiped the sweat from his face, and cursed: "He really doesn't know how to enjoy life!"

Quickly lead the crowd to the farmland.

He has made all the preparations and everything will be done according to the rules. I will not give any gifts or hold a big banquet.

That idiot Jia Sizhen is a lesson for us.

Qin Zheng and his entourage didn't camp in any of the villages, fearing that their departure would leave trouble in the village. After all, he might be going after some officials, so he shouldn't assume the complaints were from the villagers.

But Qin Zheng is too famous now.

The village heads from all over the surrounding area are rushing here, hoping that the Lord of Heaven will help them relieve the disaster first.

When Wu Guanggui arrived, Qin Zheng was in the tent having a cordial conversation with several village chiefs who had just arrived from nearby.

Originally, several village chiefs thought that the imperial envoy was such a high-ranking official that even the most powerful judge would not be on equal footing with them.

What they didn't expect was that the imperial envoy not only invited them to take seats, but also personally poured tea and water for them.

Several village chiefs cried, finally seeing the real blue sky.

In fact, Qin Zheng had already understood that the reason why Fengyu was designated as the second disaster area was not because the disaster was less serious, but because Fengyu had less farmland than Yangping County.

"Sir, Wu Guanggui, the governor of Liangjin Province, requests to see you!" Wu Xiaoyou reported outside the tent.

The faces of several village chiefs changed drastically and their bodies began to tremble.

"What's wrong?" Qin Zheng asked.

Several village chiefs lowered their heads, said nothing, and trembled violently.

Qin Zheng understood and stood up: "You don't need to show up, just stay here."

"Thank you, Master, for your mercy!"

Several village chiefs looked grateful.

At the camp gate, as soon as Qin Zheng appeared, Wu Guanggui took the lead and knelt down.

"Wu Guanggui, the governor of Liangjin Province, is late in welcoming you. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!" said Wu Guanggui.

"Welcome the Imperial Envoy." Eighty-one officials of all ranks from the Liangjin Provincial Government shouted.

Qin Zheng said: "Everyone get up!"

Wu Guanggui then stood up, his face full of smiles: "Why don't you go into the city to rest for a while, my lord, so that I can host a banquet to welcome you."

Qin Zheng had a blank expression on his face: "The disaster is so severe, how can I have time to rest? There are victims everywhere, how can I have the mood to drink and eat meat? How shameless is that!"

In one word, Wu Guanggui and others blushed.

Qin Zheng seemed oblivious to their embarrassment and continued, "For this disaster relief, the imperial court allocated one million taels of gold. I'm sure you all know about what happened in Yangping County. The disaster has been resolved, but this relief money remains untouched."

Wu Guanggui and others were shocked, but what shocked them was not that the disaster relief money was not touched, but that Yang Ping and his officials made so much money?

According to preliminary estimates, Yang Ping would need at least five to six million taels of silver for disaster relief, which would be equivalent to five to six hundred thousand taels of gold.

Wu Guanggui gritted his teeth and said, "You, Jia Sizhen, have made so much for yourself, but gave me so little. You deserve to die."

"What does your Excellency mean?" Wu Guanggui's heart was pounding. He was not going to give all the 100 taels of gold to Liangjin Mansion for their own use, was he?

His subordinates also looked at Qin Zheng expectantly.

Qin Zheng sneered in his heart, I am here just to do what you wish.

He remained calm on the surface and said, "My disaster relief method in Yangping County was very effective. I'm sure Lord Wu knows about it."

Wu Guanggui quickly complimented him, "Your Excellency's reputation is well-known. What do you mean?"

Qin Zheng said, "Although I want to do it myself, there are so many disaster-stricken areas that it's difficult to split my time. The disaster situation can't wait! You will be responsible for distributing the one million taels of gold. Dig wells to irrigate farmland and purchase food in each disaster-stricken area. You can follow my example in Yangping County. If the disaster relief funds are not enough..."

Qin Zheng pointed at the officials and said, "Let's raid the houses of these corrupt officials!"

groove!

These officials almost burst into curses, saying, "You are the corrupt one, and your whole family is."