Great Tang Idyll - Chapter 685

[Chapter 310]

The cause of the incident is that Zhang Xiaoyibao and Guijuan want to turn Baoxin County into a population that needs to keep up with the population. If the population is large, the economy must be good, and education and medical care can also play a great auxiliary role.

The two wanted to lead a river here. There was originally a small river here, but cruise boats could not be used on it, otherwise there would be no need to dig a well to fetch water for irrigation.

Not far from Baoxin County, there is a big river called Rushui. The big one is not in Baoxian County, but in Xincai County. People on the river occasionally take advantage of the passing boats to go fishing. , there are also many special transport ships, the traffic is very large.

After being brought in, it won’t have much impact on the downstream, and can people who think of Baoxin County come directly by boat, so that the business can go well for the sake of the guests.

The two wanted to solve the problem directly by administrative means.

That is to write to the court, and then the court will send someone over to talk about it, but in that case, Xincai County will not get credit. If they cooperate well, they will obey orders.

Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan didn’t want to do that, and planned to go to Xincai County to talk about it in person, and meet with the officials of Xincai, so that they could talk and put things on the front.

As a result, Old Man Bi took over this trivial matter, saying that he would send his family to ask about the situation first, and then go over if the other party could agree, so as to avoid the other party’s lack of face and embarrassment after passing it hastily.

People sent it, and when it came back, it was said to be a failure.

Old Man Bi was very angry, thinking that the other party was not giving him face.

However, Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan wanted to find out what the officials of Xincai County thought, because they were prepared for benefits.

Or just for two people.

As soon as the two returned to the yamen, they asked He Yiwei for leave.

Three days off is enough, and there is still enough time to play in Xincai County.

Now the officials in the yamen have never been fake.

He devoted himself wholeheartedly to the construction of Baoxin County, vowing to turn Baoxin County from Zhongxian County to Shangxian County, and to pay more taxes to the imperial court.

Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan did not hide the matter from He Yiwei either. He Yiwei happily approved two left and three-day fights. Go quickly in the direction of the northeast.

“Cuckoo, do you think there are too many people with them? It’s a little disturbing to the people.” Zhang Xiaobao was riding on the road, and the team brought up billowing dust. Even though there were only a hundred horses, the momentum was not small. They gave way and stood by to eat ashes.

“Not much, what is our status now? There are fewer people. It is very likely to give a chance to a spy from another country lurking in Datang. We are in the open, they are in the dark. Forbearance, after waiting for the water to come over, their life will be better than

Wang Juan glanced at the people who were avoiding the people, and

said to Zhang Xiaobao. The

people may be used to it, they really don’t care, they even cover their mouths to block the dust. There was no one, but they were curious about Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan’s travel. When the dust had already fallen, they were still standing there watching the direction Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan were leaving. Guess what Xiaobao and Juanjuan are doing.

Baoxin County and Xincai County are very close to each other, and Zhang Xiaobao and Wangjuan’s cavalry team arrived at the place in only two hours, which is not in a hurry.

Walking forward again, they came to the riverside of Rushui River. Watching the boats on the water shuttle back and forth, the two of them searched along the bank for a while. There is no existing bridge. It may be difficult to build a bridge. Seeing that a simple rope bridge is okay, but it is estimated that there are not many people coming and going, and there are boats constantly ferrying, so no one repairs it.

As soon as the boatmen on the river saw the team coming over, they raised their voices and asked if they wanted a boat. There are quite a few, and there are also many horses. The boatman found another boat, and the two boats sailed back and forth, which is really not easy.

One hundred people, one hundred horses, it took two quarters of an hour to reach the other side, At this time, there were already many people on the other side watching the excitement, to be precise, waiting for the boat.

“Oh, this river is really good, and it will lead to Baoxin County.

The water diversion place will be even more lively. At that time, I will find a way to build a bridge so that people can comfortably watch the passing ships on the bridge.

”

When Zhang Xiaobao rode his horse forward, he did not forget to look back at the river and praise him.

“Then you have to ask them to agree to water diversion first. Have you thought about it, really don’t use administrative means directly?” Wang Juan was talking, and when he passed by a woman holding a child, he slowed down and took it out of his pocket. A piece of fructose came out, leaned down and put it into the mouth of the child who was looking at her curiously, and caught up with Zhang Xiaobao while the child was drooling

. The girl is not like a bad person, and it is impossible for people who can bring a large group to hurt her children. Now the security is still good. I

thanked me from a distance, and walked with my child, saying that I met a noble today, and there must be something good. Born.

Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan drove for another half an hour, and finally entered the county seat of Xincai County. Turned over and dismounted, pulled the reins and walked all the way. Look at the shops on both sides of the main street, feel the ground under your feet, As

well as the clothes and faces of the people who come and go.

“Xiaobao, it seems that Xincai County is really good, at least the people are doing well, much better than when we went to Baoxin County, not to mention that it is a prosperous place. , can also be the case, officials should work hard.

After looking at it, Wang Juan praised the

officials of Xincai County.

Zhang Xiaobao was a little disapproving. “Being next to such a big river is an important point. From generation to generation, naturally prosperous.

The

two walked while talking, looking at the way, and asking for directions was done by someone else. In fact, there was no need to ask much. The general county yamen is next to the main street. As for whether it looks good or not, it depends on whether the officials repair it or not. The

yamen

is over. It didn’t take too long this time, and the team came to the outside of the yamen in Xincai County. There was also a drum at the door of the yamen in Xincai County. The door was also painted, but it was not broken. There were two yamen standing bored and gossiping.

When the team of Congee Bubao and Wang Juan came over, the two yamen glanced and saw that no one in the team was wearing official clothes. If you don’t take it, don’t worry about it anymore and continue to talk about yourself.

“The two of you can help us to report, that is, Zhang Xiaobao, the boss of Baoxin County, and the county Cheng Wangjuan were playing on vacation. I passed by this place and wanted to see Mr. Feng.”

Zhang Xiaobao took out the famous thorns of himself and Wangjuan and walked away. In front of a yamen, he handed it over and said that the yamen who didn’t let Ri Shanxun Shushang ridicule that the mustard umbrella

was given a thorn by Zhang Xiaobao was stunned, and looked at Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan carefully.

Then he dropped a sentence and waited, turned around and went in to report.

It doesn’t feel good.

The other yamen also looked over indifferently, not speaking or doing other unnecessary actions.

The eyes revealed that he believed in the identities of Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan.

It is easy for Geng Rixin to estimate the unique age advantage of the two people.

Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan stood outside watching the yamen of Xincai County and waited, but they waited for a quarter of an hour. It was the two officials who came to take a look.

Wang Juan was a little unhappy, the master didn’t come out, he was busy, at least let the yamen come out and say something.

Or continue to wait for a while, or go to another place to rest, what does it mean.

It was already very hot at this time, and it was very uncomfortable for the team and horses to stand in the sun.

Zhang Xiaobao didn’t make a sound, and continued to look at the passing pedestrians.

Also looked at by others.

After waiting for a while, there was still no one inside, Zhang Xiaobao thought for a while, and said to Wang Juan, “Why don’t you find a place to rest first, and wait for the county magistrate to come back after he is done with work, or wait until dusk. Ten points, I can’t work anymore.

Wang Juan nodded helplessly, “Okay, I don’t know if there is any better place here. Anyway, I have to stay in Xincai for two days, so it’s convenient to find a place to rest first.

”

Speaking, the two of them were about to pull the horse and lead the team to find a restaurant or an inn to rest. At this time, the yamen who had just entered the office finally came out. They still had Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan’s famous thorns in their hands. Said to the two of them. :

“The county magistrate is not here, come back tomorrow if you have something to do, there is a shortage of water in the county recently, so the lord should have gone to see the river.

”

Zhang Xiaobao calmly took the famous thorn back.

They said to the yamen, “When you bring Feng County magistrate back, tell him that there is a wealthy business.”

Xiao Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan did not believe that Feng Changgong would not be there. They just didn’t want to see them, but they felt uncomfortable

, If you don’t see it, say it earlier, why do people wait outside for such a long time.

Leading the horse, the team started looking for a place to rest.

On the way I came here, there was a restaurant. It looked pretty good. If you keep going forward, you can’t find a better restaurant, and then turn back.

Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan left, and the two yamen began to talk about what happened just now.

The yamen who stayed here asked, “Why have you been here for so long?

” Speaking of which, I won’t let them leave so soon. If you want to rob the business in our county, you have to make them suffer more. You were outside just now, were the two of them very anxious?

The

yamen who went in smiled and said to the yamen who stayed outside. The one who stayed outside was obviously a little dissatisfied. I had known that he had gone in and just slept for a while. Now it’s cheaper for others. After listening to the question, he said: ” They didn’t seem to be in a hurry, they were quite leisurely when they were standing there waiting.

What happened to you today is in case anyone finds out.

When it spread to the ears of the two of them, it was estimated that you had a good time. You dared to play with the officials. I won’t say it if you invite me to a drink later today.

”

“They are on vacation now, and they don’t have such important matters. Otherwise, why did they send famous thorns instead of official posts?”

I’m not afraid if I don’t wear an official uniform yet. Last time you owed me two meals. It just so happened that today you’ll have a meal, and you will invite me later.

The

yamen who went in didn’t compromise at all. Seeing that no one was paying attention, he leaned against the back door and continued to bask in the sun with his eyes closed. Maybe he didn’t get enough sleep just now and was sleepy again.

The yamen who stayed outside saw that the threat could not be fulfilled, so he even went in for a meal, and said regretfully, “If I had known this, I should have asked the two of them to ask for money, and if they didn’t give it, I wouldn’t help report it. Are you saying that the more you learn, the better you are? Stupid? I can’t even do this thing well, otherwise I will pay for

it. Okay. The two debts I owe in the past are counted as today’s one, or the old shop. I can’t exchange it. It’s all my fault that you didn’t get the money. They heard that they were great outside, but they are still honest when they return to Datang? The master keeps saying that they will rob the business in our county

. , why didn’t the bridge be repaired here? It used to be a wooden bridge, which was in disrepair for a long time, and some people estimated that it would be damaged. Now it has only been possible to rely on ferries. Last month, there were a total of 12 ferries, and the tax paid was only There are six.

You said that if you lead people to the water, wouldn’t it mean that people from other places rowed over? Naturally, they can’t let them break the business. As for asking for money, I dare not. I just made a normal notification. If they take the money, they are likely to write down me when they are rejected, and then sue me, I accept the money is their best excuse, I am not stupid.”

The yamen who went in also found a reason for themselves, Having said these words, he kept talking about what he was going to eat for a while. He only heard the names of two dishes, and the people who stayed outside stopped doing it.

“I didn’t say that I would invite you to eat so much. You used to eat what you used to eat. If you are not stupid, there will be no fools in this world. Is the rush to buy and sell just for six dollars? According to me, it must be a big business. Kind of, let’s wait and see.”

The person who stayed outside also wanted to learn from another yamen to lean against the door for a while, but he didn’t squeeze at the door, he swayed back and forth, very uncomfortable, so he yawned and put his leg up Fork, so stand comfortably.

“Yes, yes, no, no, just look at it, I’ll sleep for a while, so I can drink.” The yamen who went in closed his eyes tightly and fell asleep while enjoying the warmth of the sun. It seemed that I have often exercised the ability to sleep, so I can fall asleep.

Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan, who were looking for a place, walked forward.

After walking out for about 500 steps, I finally saw another inn, which was similar to what I saw before.

The two of them didn’t want to walk back.

I chose this place and asked people to arrange two large courtyards. The horse was also optimistic. He entered and ordered a few dishes at random, while eating and talking, as for the people who followed.

Go get your own food and settle the bill together when the time comes.

“Pabao, do you see anything? Is it because Feng Changgong doesn’t want to see us? It’s obviously inside. We have to wait for so long, and it’s obviously despising people.”

Wang Juan and Zhang Bao didn’t order any wine, she saw There is one.

Qu, the soup was so juicy that he poured it into his own bowl, scratching his mouth and swallowing his tip to Zhang Xiaoyi, Shen Xuan and six

Zhang Xiaobao felt uncomfortable. After all, the sunlight outside was not weak, and it was coming all the way, so he was sleepy. , I’m even more tired now, listen to Wang Juan’s question.

He replied: “Don’t wait for tomorrow, go to bed for a while, and let someone prepare a gift to see at night. The key point is to test whether he likes money.”

“I don’t think so, I really like money. , then he should run to meet him. Who doesn’t know that we are rich, he must think that he is the official with a seventh rank and has lived such a long age. It is not easy to get a position, and we two children But he is already an official of the possession.

This is called jealousy, he is jealous of our future achievements, so he finds a reason not to agree to divert the river water over, you quickly come up with the method and use it, if I am not treated well this time, wait. I didn’t make it easier for them when they came to us.”

Wang Juan’s revenge is very strong, and today he hated Feng Changgong, and he insisted on getting it back later, instead of using someone to rush it now.

Zhang Xiaobao nodded and said: “Don’t worry, it’s useless to worry about this kind of thing, and he does have a reason not to be afraid of us. Who made Xincai County an important place? In fact, according to me, it is the same as ours. It’s still a Zhongxian county, and the population is obviously not enough, isn’t there a river?”

“Who said it wasn’t, in fact, if the investigation is normal now, Xincai wrote in the booklet Zhongxian County. Rushui is really used for them. It’s a waste, occupying such a good resource, but I don’t know how to open it well.”

Wang Juan was really hungry, so she stopped talking to Zhang Xiaoxiaobao and started to eat with a sullen head. After a while, a bowl of rice came into her stomach and she felt that she was not full, so she asked the man to bring a bowl over. .

Halfway through his own bowl, the rest was placed in Zhang Bao’s bowl, and he said,

“I think the best gift is money. Send him a carload of money and see if he accepts it?

” If we don’t send it, sending money is called bribes. If we can’t negotiate things with him, it is easy for him to use it to impeach us. Zhang said that he might use this as an excuse to attack us, even if he is still pressured by Li Longji in the end. Next, he will also write a special letter to mention it to us and let us know that he is helping a lot.”

Zhang Xiaobao said something and started to eat more quickly, he didn’t eat much.

Light stared at the vegetable clip, waiting for the time to be full, there were still two mouthfuls of rice left, and he forced himself to eat it, rubbing his stomach.

I hiccupped and went back to the place where I slept, lying on the couch.

This is the yamen in Xinlai County, and the county magistrate Feng Changgong is also discussing matters with the master and the county Wei, and he is talking about the arrival of Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan.

Feng county magistrate first said today’s reply, and then said: “I guess the two of them are in a hurry, so they came over in person. Think about it, do you really want them to divert water?”

“I think it is still If you can’t agree, it doesn’t matter whether the water will lead or not, but once it is led, the people in their county will have a better life, and the people in our county will easily go to their side, let alone protect Zhongxian first. It is very likely to fall to Xia County.

The population in the county will soon be enough. Once it is enough, this county will no longer be a middle county, but an upper county, and my grade will also be raised. He Zhang Xiaoxiao Bao and Wang Juan’s family are too powerful to compromise with them, otherwise there will be no hope in this life.”

The clerk picked up the tea, held it in his hand and did not drink it. Speaking of his own thoughts, Xianwei next to him also supported this. He

said:

“I don’t think that working with them can get the benefits we deserve, unless they are willing to send us to the capital to serve as officials, otherwise, they will definitely not agree with them to divert water. , people in the county used to be just as convenient.

Now it looks good to me. People who come from Ruji want to go to Baoxin County must stop in this county first, and then they can switch to land.

I think just as the adults said, build a wharf on the side of Hehe, and then build a beautiful restaurant on the wharf.

Just like what Zhang Zhong did in Wangjiang County, Shuzhou. He built a bridge and then built a restaurant on an island that is not next to each other. He made a lot of money. We will open a restaurant as well. , even if it is bought with money, it must buy a population of less than 5,000.

”

It can’t just build a restaurant, but also let the people of this county poison the stall next to the restaurant.”

Being able to collect more taxes and arrange for the people we look at to make money in the past is a good thing. Zhang Zhong became a local official, not only by letting the people do things and finding things for the people, that made the local prosperous. ?

He can do it, so can we.

The

clerk added again.

Magistrate Feng listened to the words of the two people and thought it was very reasonable, but he always felt that something was going to happen in his heart. The most important thing now is to bring hundreds of people from other places. , as long as the number of people arrives, he can apply to put Zhongxian online. Although it is an important place now, the officials’ screen has not changed because of whether it is urgent or not. He has inexplicable concerns in his heart, so he will He said to the two:

“I always feel that things won’t be that simple, what if Zhang Xiaobao plays tricks?

If you write to the imperial court, you have to divert the current Rushui to Baoxin County. Can we still stop him from writing?

Don’t underestimate them.

”

“The adults said that they should not be underestimated.”

The last time was someone sent by Bi Gou’s family. It is estimated that he may also find an opportunity to take revenge. Recently, nothing can happen, stable.

Must be steady.

The

clerk once again patted Magistrate Feng’s flattery, which made Magistrate Feng very happy, but said with a little arrogance: “It’s not that I’m afraid of them if I don’t underestimate them, and at the same time, I can’t forget to be sure to them.” Be vigilant, and don’t be fooled in the end. If they come and say that they are doing business together, we can’t agree. Even if he sends money, we can’t ask for it casually, while they are caught.

”

The three discussed together, and soon reached an offensive and defensive alliance that they thought would be beneficial to them.

Once there is a bigger conflict, it must be united, and no one can be alone to carry it.

After this negotiation, the more and more things that were originally nothing were said, it seemed that the three of them suddenly had a good idea. As for whether it was prepared before, the three of them did not inquire about it.

Focus on turning Zhongxian into a county, and then improve the grade.

[End of this Chapter]