Watching teams of people passing by.

Zeng Du seemed to be dreaming.

He was a little civil servant, not to mention seeing the emperor or the officials, even if he saw the governor, he was also a luxury.

But today, I really met the emperor.

He couldn't help but pinch his face, which hurt a little.

So, after carefully chewing on the emperor's inquiry just now, I suddenly remembered something, yes, the emperor came here, did he really come to inspect the new policy?

Thinking back to the beginning, he was a minor official in Anyi County. He had been an official for so many years, but no one was not a good person. In fact, a person like him had no great ambitions. He relied on his official status to collect money and grain in the countryside every day, and occasionally received small bribes from merchants. As for their superiors, they naturally didn't even look at them. When they faced the subordinates, they were vicious and evil. The officials regarded them as slaves. Once they could not complete the assignment, they would always beat them. Because of this, if they didn't know how to be slick, they would not be able to eat the food of the public.

After that, the Governor's Office was listed and then the transfer began, and he was transferred directly to Gaoyou County.

At first, he was extremely reluctant. After all, his home was in Anyi County.

Who would like to leave his hometown?

People say that people leave their hometowns and are even more so in this era.

But the superiors urged him to come. Of course, he could choose not to do it. However, the minor official actually started to be recorded in the list and started to take the merit exam. It is reported that he had officially distributed money and grain based on the level of the official. There were a lot of money and grain, at least it could make the family and the family barely make a living. At this moment, he couldn't bear to be the identity of the official, so he went to Gaoyou County.

His main responsibility is to let him be responsible for the area of ​​Song Village. He has to go to the countryside almost every day, which is like a firefighting team. He may come here today and go to the neighboring village tomorrow. Not only do he have to understand the population and land situation, but he also needs to record and provide feedback at any time. There are many things and it is also very complicated. He is a foreigner and has nothing to do with the local area. Although he is questioned, he is not going to urge Latin for food. Therefore, the people in each village still recognize him. Over time, after all, he becomes familiar with the situation and feels easy to use.

In fact, I did this with a good sense of peace. Anyway, the money and food are real, and I don’t owe anything at all. I do it cleanly and I can even get many people’s gratitude.

And what really makes him feel comfortable is not just that, but Shangguan.

After the forever someone was promoted from official to chief clerk, the atmosphere in the entire Gaoyou County, or Yangzhou changed drastically.

The officials became less clear. The direct consequence was that the officials who were once arrogant no longer completely ignored or even despised the minor officials, nor were they like before. They could not complete the collection, so they were beaten with a command.

This kind of pain is not only physical pain, but also mental destruction. If you take a few sticks, you will feel that you are no longer human, as humble as an ant, and life and death are held in the hands of others. Therefore, you will inevitably feel a lot of resentment in your heart. However, you dare not cause such resentment and can only hold it in and vent it when you meet a villain.

Many minor officials are now trying their best to learn more about their knowledge. They look at the Governor's Office's report and want to know the dynamics of Governor's Office. The Governor's Office's Gongcai Department seems to be able to conduct a survey. As for whether there is a chance, Zeng Du is not clear, but at least he has a little hope in his heart.

When people have hope, they are more motivated. He hopes to accumulate more reputation.

Now he is very satisfied with this state. Although there are many irregularities in the new policy, there are still many problems, but... he thinks it is much better than before.

After all, when he went to the yamen, he could get some respect. When he was in the village, people respected him a lot. He could write and occasionally wrote some letters to the villagers. Sometimes he had to read some notices from the Governor's Office, and people always admired him. Of course, just like in the past few days, he brought a cow and horse to help the villagers harvest. The people in the village were so happy that they were all very kind to him and asked about his well-being.

The common people are very real. After being in contact for a long time, everyone is not hostile. They also think that Zeng Du can bring some benefits. Except for some of the thugs in the village that secretly make some bad things, the rest of the people are convinced of him. Of course, those thugs dare not be too presumptuous, after all, Zeng Du has the identity of an official office.

Zeng Du keenly felt that when His Majesty came, the new policy in Yangzhou would be stable. Otherwise, why should the emperor come in person?

Therefore, when he watched the vast team enter the village from a distance, his heart felt a little warm, as if the dawn suddenly bloomed. In fact, since the new policy was implemented, many people still have doubts in their hearts. Who knows whether the orders will change every day?

So he let out a breath. He felt weak and could not walk, but at this moment, his steps were lighter, leading two strong men and rushing away with cattle and horses.

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Li Shimin had not yet entered the village, and because he had been staying at the entrance of the village for a short time, the people in the village had noticed the movement.

Someone saw Li Shimin chatting with Na Zengdu from afar, and then entered the village, and many people actually came out.

A man said: "Are the officials from the county or the governor's office?"

This man is not tall, but he just seems to have some insight when speaking.

This is a strange feeling.

At least Li Shimin felt this way: "You actually know that I am from the Governor's Office?"

This man looked at Li Shimin strangely, and always felt that he had seen Li Shimin, but he couldn't explain where he was.

So he smiled and said, "I have seen some officials in the county, but you can see that you have such a big show, and most of them are from the Governor's Office."

Suddenly, Li Shimin remembered something, and then he looked at Du Ruhui next to him with suspicion. He finally knew why the man in front of him was strange.

The only difference between the other party and the people they saw before is that... they are not afraid of officials.

Yes, this man's conversation may not be very literary, but when he met Li Shimin, he was obviously like an "official", but he did not have much timidity, but tried his best to talk to Li Shimin.

Not only that, if someone like Li Shimin enters the village, many people will inevitably avoid it or hide, and they all look timid and trembling.

But in this Song Village, when Li Shimin and others came in, many people surrounded him. Although they looked curious, they were not afraid.

Li Shimin couldn't help feeling relieved. On weekdays, he always claimed that he loved the people as much as his son, but his people, when he saw him, he was like a jackal. Today... he finally saw a group of people who were not afraid.

Li Shimin then said, "Yes, I am from the Governor's Office."

"But are you here to inspect? I wonder what it is to inspect?"

"Inspection?" Li Shimin laughed: "You village man, you still know how to inspect?"

The man said with his chest straight: "I don't understand, I know the Governor's Office. I'm not leaving the ground. I'm saying this inspection very clearly? Is it the third or fourth day of the previous month? I've said it clearly. At present, the most important thing for the Governor's Office and the counties is to revive the severely affected villages. In addition, we also urge the autumn harvest to ensure that the grain is collected before the millet is rotten in the fields. The officials of each county should find a way to assist. The Governor's Office will send an inspector to inspect the villages."

This man was very vocal and seemed to have insisted on Li Shimin's identity.

The man said in surprise again: "I didn't expect that your patrol was so grand."

Wang Jin and others stood aside, and seemed to have felt it. They obviously noticed the difference. They were planning to find some problems from Yangzhou, but now they are not very concerned. After going to Luhua Village and coming to Song Village again, there is too much change. This change is a very intuitive impression. At least... you can see the man's conversation.

"This..." Li Shimin was speechless for a while. After a long time, he remembered something: "You can remember the announcement from the county so clearly? Could it be that you still know how to read?"

"Why don't you know?" The man said seriously: "We all know that all the proclamations to our people, the ones that the servants have brought every now and then, have to gather everyone together and read them three times. If there is something that everyone doesn't understand, he will explain it clearly. When these are done, we have to make a note on this announcement. If we don't make a note, he will not be able to bring the announcement back and explain it."

The man said, grinning: "You Governor's Office should know this rule. Why do you ask me if you ask me in reverse? Isn't these a rule established by your Governor's Office?"

Li Shimin was stopped by this man, and he couldn't find anything to do perfunctory for a moment.

Chen Zhengtai said from the side: "This is a deliberate test for you, so as not to be perfunctory."

The man said seriously: "This cannot be perfunctory. Even if he is perfunctory, we will never make any concessions easily. We are ordinary people, but we are not stupid. This is the new plan of the Governor's Office. It was Governor Chen, who loved the people as much as his son, who followed the order of the Holy Emperor to sympathize with our people. He racked his brains and made so many measures to love the people. We don't understand, what should we do if something goes wrong? We will suffer a big loss."

The rest of the villagers were beside him, and they all nodded to agree.

The reason... Everyone knows why we need to read an announcement. Aren’t we all the hearts as clear as a mirror? We just tell everyone about what the Governor’s Office is doing now and what else they need to do in the future, whether what they are going to do has something to do with us. Everyone knows it in their hearts that they will not be fooled.

At first, many people disagree with this, but slowly, such as the replacement of the verbal distribution. As soon as the notice came out, the servants began to measure the land soon, and everyone gradually became convinced. In addition, there was also the matter of sorting out taxes. Each village reported how many years had their taxes been paid before, and then began to count. The Governor's Office was willing to admit that the taxes paid had been paid before, and in the next few years, the taxes might be reduced and exempted. Sure enough, when it was almost time to pay the grain, no one came to urge the grain.

Everyone noticed that these kinds of announcements were really closely related to everyone. It was related to your own food and land. It was the most important thing. Even if you don’t listen carefully and don’t try to understand this matter, that would be great?

When Li Shimin heard this, he was moved. He thought about it and wrote down the matter.

The man said, "Since the officials are here, why not go into the house to talk? Although my family is small, I can still sit a few people. Isn't it just afternoon? I'm afraid I'm hungry. It's not easy for my wife to put rice and cook rice in your country. It's not easy for you to patrol the countryside. But I can't greet you with so many people." As he said that, he discussed with the others for a moment, and then asked each family to entertain some people.

Li Shimin, Chen Zhengtai, Du Ruhui and others went to the man's house, and Wang Jinji thief actually followed.

The man's house is a dirt house, but it is obviously repaired. Although it seems poor, fortunately... it can shelter from the wind and rain. His wife is obviously a diligent person and has arranged the house cleanly.

But as soon as I entered the room, there was a portrait hanging on the wall. The portrait seemed to be printed on it. I could see the person's facial features on it. However, it was obvious that the portrait was a bit rough and could only barely see the appearance. If the person on the portrait was carefully identified, wasn't it Li Shimin?

But I saw Li Shimin in the painting, with a serious look on his face, hanging on the wall, without anger, his eyes widened, as if he was staring at the person entering the room.

Li Shimin stood under the portrait, stunned for a moment.

Chen Zhengtai couldn't help but feel speechless. Obviously... the portrait was too rough and a little sorry for his mentor.

The man also came in and suddenly said, "Official, you are quite similar to the person in this holy statue at that time."

"Haha..." Li Shimin smiled awkwardly with his hands behind his back: "Why is this hanging in your home?"

The man said, "You don't know that now you are all hanging this. I heard from the village chief here that whenever you go to the yamen or to Yangzhou, you are popular in any place with a sign. Isn't it also open to your yamen? This is a holy statue, which is the current Majesty, which can drive away evil spirits. This holy statue is here for people to hang here. Think about it, why is the new policy of Yangzhou? Isn't it just that the Holy Emperor compassionate with us and other common people? Then his disciples were sent here to the governor. There are many such portraits in the market now, but some are expensive and some are cheap. Don't I have much money, so I have to buy a cheap one. It's a bit rough, but it's better than not."

The man said a few words, and thought to go to the kitchen to explain to his wife, so he sued him and walked quickly.

Li Shimin was still standing under the portrait for a long time and speechless.

Chen Zhengtai said awkwardly: "Mr....this..."

Li Shimin didn't mention the portrait.

He was not easy to mention such things, after all... if he showed ecstasy, it would seem that my situation was a little small.

So I staggered the topic: "It's a bit of a point to let the officers declare official documents. How did you think of this?"

Chen Zhengtai said seriously: "Mr. In fact, the fundamental reason for governing the people is to upload and issue them. If you can't even do this, then even if the master is polite to the people and the people are suffering from disaster, even if the court allocates no money or food, it will be impossible for the victims to distribute money and food. The students have a story, just a joke, and they don't know whether the teacher is willing to listen."

Li Shimin was interested: "Tell me, let me see."

"In a certain dynasty, there was a man who wanted to hire a murderer. This man was named A. A took out a hundred guan and hired B to kill Wu. But B got the money but didn't want to kill anyone. So he found C and gave him twenty guan. After C got the money, he thought how could he kill someone twenty guan, so he became greedy and spent another three guan, asking Ding to kill Wu. What do you think the final result is that this hundred guan was deducted layer by layer. When he arrived in Ding's hands, he was just three guan. Not to mention killing Wu, even a good knife for killing someone might not be able to afford it."

When Li Shimin heard this story, he was stunned. However, when he listened to it carefully, it seemed ridiculous, but it made people think deeply.

Chen Zhengtai said: "Actually, the same is true for the government of the court. Doesn't the mentor care about the people? Will the court sit idly by and watch the people be exploited and oppressed and ignore them? No, the students are in Chang'an and are by their mentors. They have heard a lot of words and actions to love the people. But as a result, the court took out 100 guan, but when they were hired to kill people, they took 50 guan, and when they arrived at the governor, they were only twenty guan, and when they arrived at the county, they only had three guan, so... how many coins can they really get into the hands of the people and let them survive the famine in the years of famine? The students don't know, and they dare not want to know."

"So, many times, no matter how good the law is, the more appropriate the governance is, but if the fundamental problem of the upper and lower information is not solved, and if the people are not told where the money comes from and how much can everyone get, the court has piled up all the money and cannot fill the bottomless pits. When the money and grain are distributed, it is just feeding the officials from all over the country."

When Li Shimin heard this, he suddenly realized that he thought carefully and found that this was true.

For a moment, he couldn't help but murmur, "Yes, this is the problem. Zhengtai's move is really a country-making plan. The ministers in the court are not as thoughtful as you think."

This is very unintentional.

But he slapped Du Ruhui a bit, and Du Ruhui still smiled on his face and nodded slightly to express his approval, but he couldn't help feeling a little... strange.

Wang Jin also looked up and stared at the statue, turning a deaf ear to the monarch and ministers' comments. He just watched the statue motionless, and his eyes seemed to have frozen. At this moment, there was only one thought. Chen Zhengtai was really a talent.

If I, Wang Jin, can impeach him, I will take off my head and kick it as a Cuju.

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Sorry, I stayed up late again, so I must change it in the future and try to write during the day. Oh, I'm so speechless, I'm all full of bad habits.

So what, please give Zhang monthly tickets support and be a poverty alleviation.
Chapter completed!