Xinqi Town is still a town in Han County, and it is impossible to appoint officials such as the magistrate. The official who manages this county is Zhang Linhe, the county magistrate of Han County. Zhang Linhe was also a Jinshi in Jiayou for six years. After opening up the relationship, he was sent to Han County to serve.

This is also a unique advantage of Kunzhou. All officials sent to Kunzhou are directly transferred from alternates to Beijing officials.

This policy in other overseas states has stopped, and only Kunzhou remains to this day, making Kunzhou a popular celebrity in the eyes of various Jinshi. The competition is extremely fierce. Every official who comes to Kunzhou to work has a very strong background behind it.

This kind of competition seems unfair, but in fact, it brings huge benefits to Kunzhou. Kunzhou has the privilege of building roads, building cities, and running schools. It has a very abundant finance and has a large amount of funds to recruit Japanese workers. The people and officials here are very rich. Kunzhou is one of the best in the Song Dynasty, regardless of living conditions or office conditions.

Not only that, the officialdom of the Song Dynasty gradually formed a Kunzhou system, headed by Fan Ning, followed by a series of officials such as Yu Xiaonian, Cao Shi, Li Dashou, and Su Liang.

Therefore, Fan Ning's return to Kunzhou for inspection this time is of great significance to Kunzhou officials.

Fan Ning pointed to the large forest in the north to the river channel of Zhang Lin: "You cannot attack from all directions when you retreat forests and reclaim farming. You must concentrate your fists to develop a large area of ​​land. I think you should pave the land in the north as soon as possible and extend it to the seaside. This has a crucial impact on the future development of Qi County. You stop logging in the south and west, concentrate labor to push down the big trees in the north, and form fertile fields as soon as possible. In addition, you cannot wait until the land is completely formed before allocating the land. You can distribute it now and quickly capture the spring plowing. It is still time to strive for self-sufficiency in autumn, and you cannot let the people of Qi County eat official grain for another year."

"I understand that in fact, all land allocation matters are ready and will be implemented in the next two days."

Fan Ning nodded and smiled, "The officials in Kunzhou will gather in Xinqi Town soon. If there are any difficulties that need help from brother counties, take this opportunity to raise them. I also told you in the morning that the construction of the city wall is now approved by the Strategic Commander. I will approve it in the past two days. You should quickly negotiate with the state yamen to how to dispatch the laborers and craftsmen in the city. First of all, you must have a plan yourself and you cannot fully count on the state yamen."

"I understand!"

Seeing that his forehead was sweating, Fanning smiled and said, "Everything is prioritized. If the number of workers is really not dispatched, then you have to judge for yourself, which matter should be done urgently and which matter can be slowed down. Do you understand what I mean?"

Zhang Linhe nodded silently, "I think it's better to cut down forests and open up land."

"That's OK, you cut down the forest first, but at the same time you have to start burning bricks. When the forest is cut down, the bricks on the city wall have also been burned. This will greatly shorten the construction period, and then build a dock and an official road leading to the dock, as well as warehouses, etc. These things must be arranged in advance."

"When I go back, I start to draw up a plan."

As the two were talking, a soldier came to report on horseback, "Report to the envoy, governor Liang, Han County, and Jin County officials have arrived."

Fan Ning turned his horse's head and rode his horse toward the town with Zhang Linhe.

The current governor of Kunzhou is Liang Chun, who is about 35 or 36 years old. He is from Jiangning Prefecture. He is a Jinshi of the same subject as Fan Ning and is the son-in-law of the former prime minister. He was formerly the deputy envoy of the Sansidu branch. He was recommended by Sima Guang and replaced Yu Xiaonian as the governor of Kunzhou for two years.

When old friends meet, they can't help but reminisce about the past. At this time, Li Yang, magistrate of Han County, Luo Fangsheng, magistrate of Jin County, Cheng Qing, Lu Wanjiang and Zhao Ziwen of Tang County all rushed to Xinqi Town, and everyone sat down in a mansion that had not been listed.

"Everyone, let everyone come to Xinqi Town. The main reason is that I want to come to Xinqi Town to have a look. Today I will gather with you. Tomorrow I will have to go to various military camps and then go to Heianjing, Japan. So I spent about six days in Kunzhou. If I need any help, I will try to raise it within these six days and we will solve it in person."

Fan Ning made it straight to the point and briefly told the officials present about his schedule.

None of the officials spoke, and the smile of the magistrate Liang Chun was even a little awkward. Of course, it was not that they had no problems, but that Fanning's words were a bit out of place, or rather, a bit overstepping of power.

The Overseas Jingliufu has always been a definition. The military is not concerned about politics. Jingliufu is just a nominal superior. For example, when Fan Ning returned to Beijing as the governor of Kunzhou to report his work, he did not report his work to Jingliufu at all. Instead, he just transferred the report to Jingliufu and then directly reported his work to Zhizhengtang. Jingliufu is the nominal leader of the prefecture and county.

Today, everyone came to Xinqi Town to see Fan Ning out of respect and for future officialdom, it is good to be able to get along with each other, even if they can't get along, they can't offend them. So everyone gave up their affairs and rushed over.

Now Fan Ning has proposed to solve practical problems for the prefectures and counties, which really surprised everyone, and the lobby is silent.

Fan Ning understood everyone's thoughts and smiled faintly: "People may not know that after my father passed away and I was reinstated for three years, the late emperor wanted me to be the overseas military commander. At that time, I was only a fourth-rank Taizhong doctor, but now I am the third-rank Jinzi Guanglu doctor. I once served as the Eastern Palace forum and held a writing position. My power is equivalent to that of the Deputy Prime Minister. Why now I turn around as the overseas military commander?

So many people say that Fanning was demoted, but he was demoted because of his achievements. Who has ever heard of this? The fact is that I was not demoted at all. It was because I took the initiative to become an overseas military envoy. Since I was not demoted, what is the problem?"

Fan Ning slowly looked at everyone and continued: "The problem is not my, but the overseas manager's official position. Although the name has not changed, various powers are tailored for me Fan Ning. I tell you that except for the governor of Kunzhou, I have the right to recommend all state-level overseas officials and Kunzhou magistrates, and I have the right to directly appoint and remove officials of other state-level counties.

I have direct approval authority for overseas mines and ranches. I do not need to be reviewed by the three departments. I will submit the registration after direct approval. I have direct sale rights for land less than fifty miles overseas. If it is more than fifty miles, I need to report to Zhizhengtang for approval, and to the emperor for approval.

There is also an army, and the 25,000 troops under the Overseas Administration are fully allocated overseas and can directly command operations. I have the right to declare war directly in small overseas countries.

In addition, the Overseas Political Bureau is no longer under the jurisdiction of the Privy Council. It reports to the Zhizheng Hall in government affairs, and directly reports to the Emperor in military affairs. Of course, it is now the two empress dowagers.

I don’t know what power my successor will have in the future, but now my power is very clear. I have the right to approve the establishment of a county with less than 1,000 households, and then report it to Zhizhengtang to pass. These are all compromises reached by Zhizhengtang and me. To put it nicely, Zhizhengtang supports overseas expansion. To put it bluntly, it is Zhizhengtang’s ceremony to send Fan Ning out of Beijing.”

Fanning's words suddenly made the lobby explode, and the officials were shocked. Liang Chun stammered and asked, "Why... why haven't we received the notice yet?"

Fan Ning smiled slightly, "Because the documents from Zhizhengtang and the Privy Council need to be signed by the Legal Office before they can be officially issued, but I happened to come out, so the notice will be a few days later. However, since I can tell you here, I naturally have my confidence. I will approve the establishment of Qi County and Wei County, and appoint the corresponding county magistrate and county magistrate. Everyone will know that what I said is true."

Fanning pushed out his powers here like a showdown, which was the result of his repeated consideration.

Kunzhou is his starting place and his base camp. He hopes that he will still maintain a significant influence on Kunzhou. Deterrence is a good way. His remarks are both a swearing power and a kind of win-win and warning to Kunzhou officials. Following me will have a bright future, but if you disobey me, don't blame me for not saying anything.

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Whether it was deterrent or wining over, Fanning's words had the effect. The officials became active one by one and raised various issues that needed to be solved. Fanning discussed with everyone one by one, and the discussion lasted for three hours. It was finally over at night.

Everyone was exhausted and stood up and went back to the inn to rest. Fan Ning called Liang Chun, who was also a little tired. He forced a smile and said, "Can you please invite me to drink?"

Fan Ning smiled and said, "I will be a party at noon tomorrow and invite everyone to drink, but forget it tonight. Everyone is tired. I have something to say hello to Liang Zhizhou in advance."

"Please speak frankly!"

"That's right, Ryukyu Prefecture also plans to introduce 20,000 Japanese workers. I am going to go to Heian Kyo to negotiate the matter with the Japanese court, but I have no translation, so I want to borrow an interpreter from Kunzhou."

Liang Chun thought for a while and said, "There are many talents in Kunzhou who can speak Japanese languages, but only Cheng Qing can write and speak. Please take him there!"
Chapter completed!