Back Off, Let Me Come

"The yellow flag and purple cover, the flags cover the sun, ah, Master, this is the sign of the arrival of the wise master." Mei Meng's thoughts were interrupted by a hoarse female voice not far away. She followed the sound and saw a pair of miserable-looking men and women in the middle of a tree.

The man was about fifty years old, with dark complexion, deep wrinkles, gray hair, a unkempt beard, and he hadn't groomed himself in an unknown amount of time. The woman is young, with a round chin and a short philtrum. She looks thirteen or fourteen, holding a wooden stick in her hand.

What attracted Mei Meng the most was the girl's eyes, with large white pupils and dull eyes, obviously unable to see.

After the girl finished speaking, her master covered her mouth.

"You don't know what the occasion is and just talk nonsense."

The girl said: "I'll just say it."

"Long live my king" was shouted loudly.

Which one is not more "messy" than what she just said? Maybe he could even make the people happy and give their masters and apprentices a meal.

Mei Meng looked away when she heard this.

The atmosphere of this pair of master and disciple is no different from that of ordinary people. Even though this disciple is born in a special way, the words he just said cannot be said by ordinary people who are illiterate. She looked away, but the girl among the master and disciple turned her head to look in her direction, and then looked back.

Master asked in a low voice: "What are you looking at?"

The apprentice lowered his voice and said, "I didn't see anything."

Master also wanted to say that the cheers around him were deafening, and it seemed that even the tree trunks under his feet were shaken. He looked up and saw that the army was approaching. Under the sun-blocking flags, the red figure at the head stood out, with a bright smile.

The other party was raising his hand to wave hello to both sides of the road.

It was Shen Tang who could barely withstand the enthusiasm of the people.

This is the first time she has returned to the starting point of everything after being away for many years. She had thought that the local people would still remember her kindness, but she did not expect that they would respond with such enthusiasm. There was no end in sight for the overwhelming crowd, and there were still countless people hanging on the trees on the nearby mountains.

Shen Tang responded with a smile, while secretly chatting and asking: "Dayi and the others haven't moved the people elsewhere?"

Kang Guo and Gao Guo were completely at odds.

Wu Xian also personally led the troops and horses to the expedition.

Even if this battle does not result in the complete destruction of one side's country, it will still severely damage one side's vitality. No matter which one it is, Hayin County, as a border state between the two countries, will bear the brunt. Shen Tang felt sorry for his own territory, and of course Shen Tang couldn't bear to put the battlefield between the two countries in Heyin, but he failed to maintain the war and was pushed in by Gao Guo.

People still need to evacuate as a precaution.

Shen Tang raised his eyebrows and raised his eyes.

Could it be that the officials of Heyin County failed to convey the message properly?

According to the rules of Kang State, once an area becomes a battlefield, the government will call on the people in advance to relocate to avoid the war, and then provide appropriate subsidies after the war. Afterwards, there will be support policies to help the people make up for the damage to the economy and livelihood during the war. There is no reason not to cooperate. Now that there are so many people, it must be due to the inaction of the local government or low governance efficiency.

Shen Tang's eyes were as sharp as a knife.

The governor of Heyin County, who had welcomed the army one day in advance, was sweating secretly.

He said: "Back to my lord, the common people have been transferred."

Shen Tang: "Then why are there so many people?"

"When the common people heard that Master Wang was coming, they spontaneously greeted him."

Sheriff Ha Yin regretted posting the notice.

He originally wanted to please him.

Which king doesn't want to see the common people welcoming each other?

The more people there are, the more it shows that people’s hearts are on your side!

Even the foolish tyrant likes this spectacle. There are many examples of officials below trying to please their superiors, beating gongs and drums from house to house and driving people out to act as extras. The king's reputation in Heyin does not need to be praised by the government, but he did not expect that so many people would come out.

Shen Tang still had a smile on his face, but his tone was not very happy.

"What should I do if there is a stampede with so many people?"

"I have sent people everywhere to maintain order." He originally thought that tens of thousands of people would come out, but who knew that almost everyone in Fugu City ran out, and the pressure on public security was astonishingly high. I wanted to stop them midway but was afraid of riots, so I had no choice but to bite the bullet.

The only good thing is that Hayoun County is the only region that hosts large-scale events every year, such as lantern festivals and sports games. At first it was held alone, and then it was jointly held with nearby states and counties. It was very lively. After several years of training, I have accumulated a wealth of experience.

After hearing this, Shen Tang asked no more questions.

It’s best if you don’t make any mistakes. If you do, you should be held accountable.

The punishment may range from being demoted to an official, or the punishment may be beheaded.

County Sheriff Heyin saw the murderous intention behind Shen Tang's smile, and secretly worried about his life. He begged his grandfather to tell his grandmother, hoping that nothing would go wrong this time. In Kang State, he and Longwu County Sheriff were like half-brothers.

No, he is even more difficult than the latter.

Heyin County is the starting point for the king's fortune, and his successor is Xu Jie, the head of the wealthy Xu family! Xu Jie was originally a white-bodied businessman who was looked down upon by others, but after Heyin County was handed over to him, it not only did not wither, but flourished, continuing the prosperity trend when the king was in office. The officials were clear and the administration was simple and the punishments were simple. One word to describe. Nowadays, as the third governor of Heyin County, one can imagine the great pressure. The assessment standards of the Ministry of Personnel are high and strict, and the supervisory censor comes to visit every now and then.

Sitting in this position, his hair is falling out every day.

Not to mention embezzlement and bribery to show off one's prestige. A complaint to the county government will make him panic and everyone will be in trouble. When he returns home, he will ask the children three times a day if they have been cheated on. Don't accept things you shouldn't accept, and remember to keep a low profile. Be cautious in your actions.

However, he also plays tricks.

When a new official takes office, he will not do anything for the first time because he is afraid of screwing up.

Follow the policies of the two former county magistrates honestly, read more about the notes they left, and crane your neck from time to time to see what new money-making tricks Longwu Magistrate has come up with. Others feel for the stones to cross the river, but he felt for the Longwu County Sheriff to become an official.

Seize the opportunity to exchange governance experiences with other local officials.

Achieved Grade A in the Ministry of Personnel Assessment for three consecutive years.

He only needs two more years to get promoted.

Sheriff Heyin watched Shen Tang put a wreath of velvet flowers on her head, and a few sour bubbles could not help but pop up in her heart. The Lord has been in charge of Heyin County for two years and has been away for nine years. The local people still cherish his kindness. I have stayed in Heyin for three years, and I don't know if so many people will remember him well when I am transferred elsewhere after the two-year period is over. Extremely envious.

Loud cheers erupted from the crowd.

Listen carefully and there are people shouting and laughing almost crazy.

"The Lord wore it, the Lord wore my flower——"

People nearby cast envious glances, congratulations, and flattery. Velvet flowers, a specialty of Ha Yoon County, have grown to new heights in recent years, and the variety of them is dizzying. Local women may not know how to wash and cook, but they must know this craft. The velvet flowers produced here are not only sold well in Kang State, but are also very popular with dignitaries in other countries.

Shen Tang put the garland he caught casually on his head, and his unintentional move made the garland style become a long-lasting hot item. The maker of wreaths can also become a hot new star in the industry. Her orders may not be scheduled until three to five years later.

Because there are too many people, this section of the road does not go quickly.

Magistrate Ha Yin has never felt that time is as long as it is today. The only thing he is thankful for is that God and God heard his humble prayers. Except for a dozen unlucky people who fell from trees and broke their legs, there were no other accidents. As for the mess left behind by the crowd, it's a minor matter. Just send someone to clean it up later.

Shen Tang stayed in the county mansion for half a day.

Most of the time was spent questioning the governor of Heyin County.

Sheriff Heyin: "..."

The king of the country condescended to teach you to test his political achievements. Hahaha, I don't know whether to laugh or cry about this. Fortunately, I was quite diligent as an official on weekdays and knew the policies of various places in the country. I finally didn't make a fool of myself and didn't give the king a chance to kill him.

Shen Tang said: "Well, you did a good job."

Hearing this, Sheriff Heyin knew that this year's official assessment was stable! He clenched his fists in excitement! First class, definitely first class, first class for four years! What does Longwu County Sheriff want to compare with himself?

The composition of the cultural fortunes of Kangguo officials was relatively complex.

Part of it is basic cultural education, which is distributed along with the salary, and the rest is linked to political performance assessment, of which the official assessment score accounts for 30%. A grade A in the Ministry of Personnel Assessment means that this part of the civil service can be fully obtained, and you can be promoted after the five-year term.

Whether you get promoted or not is the next best thing.

What matters is literary luck!

The governor of Heyin County is considered a veteran of the Three Kingdoms. He first served as an official in the State of Xin, then in the State of Geng, and now makes his home in the State of Kang.

The cultural fortune gained from serving in Kangguo was more than ten times better than before! The first two old clubs were not only stingy, but also ran a deficit in the country's fortunes. If the royal family and nobles are not enough to divide it, who can take the turn of other officials?

Usually it's a symbolic send-off.

Kangguo is different, Wen Yun is so generous!

As long as the posts are on the staff, you can get them. If you do a lot of things and make beautiful political achievements, you will get a lot of cultural luck. Literary luck can not only be used for one's own cultivation, but can also be traded to benefit others.

The Lord has personally affirmed that the Governor of Heyin will not have to worry about anything this year.

Shen Tang noticed his twisted expression that wanted to laugh but was restrained.

He smiled and said: "So happy?"

The governor of Heyin County said honestly: "Your Majesty has opened the mouth of Chrysostom. The officials in the Ministry of Personnel will no longer be able to make things difficult for me this year. I am happy."

Among the three provinces and six ministries of Kang State, the civil service department was the most difficult to deal with.

Everything he does is done slowly.

I don't know if he learned from Luan Gongyi, the official minister. Every year, the official department must put a lot of thought into the assessment and make revisions. If the official department is unhappy, they will call you back. There are also smart colleagues who want to falsify their political performance, but without exception they are all discovered.

Sheriff Ha Yoon starts to suffer from insomnia every year at the end of the year.

Shen Tang: "...they also act impartially."

The Ministry of Personnel is responsible for the assessment of official transfer, and it is also the department most prone to problems. Shen Tang has kept a close eye on it over the years, and every time the assessment is made more difficult, it is because of her instructions. However, the officials didn't know about this and kept blaming Luan Gongyi on his head...

Luan Xin reacted slowly and simply admitted it if he couldn't argue.

County Sheriff Heyin reacted and quickly confessed.

When the leader of the country said that the officials were not good, he was so happy that he got dizzy.

Fortunately, Shen Tang did not pursue the matter.

Some of the important military intelligence matters were already piled on her desk. Shen Tang stayed up all night to fight, and she had to refill the lamp twice before she could finish reading them.

In addition to the personal expedition of Wu Xian of Gaoguo, the army arrived at Yiru, and the soldiers and horses of Tianhai responded to each other, forming a pincer attack on Heyin, there was also news about the Southwest Gods Association. This part of the content is mainly about a woman named "Mei Meng".

"Mei Meng?"

"Isn't this the lady I've been talking about for several years?"

Shen Tang is not worried about Lu Jue holding back or this lady causing trouble - the former is impossible, she dares to be so sure because she has a secret letter from Lu Jue about the capture of Mei Meng; the latter is somewhat possible, because Kang State has been destroyed It is not in the interest of Qi State. What Qi Guo wanted to see most was that Kang Guo was exhausted and wasted its troops with Bei Mo and Gao Guo. It would be better for all three to lose.

However, the Northern Desert has fallen, leaving only the High Country.

What would Qi Guo think when he saw the current situation?

Help Gao Guo deal with her?

But the country of Qi is so far apart that water from afar cannot quench the thirst of those nearby. The help provided was limited, and Shen Tang would be completely offended, so it was better to change the plan. According to the memorial sent by Qishan, Mei Meng appeared here with the purpose of perfecting the way of a scribe...

Shen Tang had to doubt——

Maybe this matter is related to the war between Kanggao and Kanggao?

Thinking of this, she thought of Luan Xin.

He is the only one in Kang State who can accurately know the intelligence of other people's scribes. If Mei Meng's purpose can be determined, we can make plans as soon as possible. Therefore, Shen Tang sent a secret order to Qin Li, asking Luan Xin, the Minister of Civil Affairs, to come over as soon as possible...

After he was almost busy, Shen Tang was ready to take a rest.

It was less than three hours before dawn.

But at this time, there was a commotion outside.

Shen Tang heard the noise coming from outside the county mansion.

"What happened outside?"

Because the people of Fugu City sent their special products to the county government, the avenue in front of the county government house was not under martial law, and ordinary people could come and go when they came to give gifts. But as it gets darker, the gift-giving craze has dissipated. It's already midnight, why is there still someone coming here?

After Shen Tang finished speaking, someone came in to reply.

There is a pair of beggars, grandfather and grandson, making trouble outside.

"beggar?"

Shen Tang was curious when he heard this. There is a special place to help beggars in Fugu City. If someone is found begging in the city, they will be sent there to be placed and given a job to learn a craft or be given a job. Unless they are too young or too old, they can generally be self-reliant.

Just now, Sheriff Heyin boasted to himself that there had been no new beggars in Fugu City for two consecutive years, but he was suddenly slapped in the face?

Shen Tang asked: "What's the fuss about?"

"Said he wanted to see the Lord."

The guards were preparing to take them to a resettlement center.

"Meet me?" Shen Tang went out, "Then meet me."

Anyway, there is nothing to do now. She also wanted to know whether the Ha Yin County Sheriff was deceiving and whether what she saw was what he wanted her to see. A pair of grandsons and grandsons come to visit, and they may have something to hide.

Shen Tang's eyes grew colder.

The grandfather and grandson were brought in, their expressions were still a little confused, as if they didn't expect that they could really see the leader of a country.

Seeing Shen Tang, who was still wearing red clothes, he saluted one after another.

"Do you have any secrets?"

Shen Tang got straight to the point.

The grandfather and grandson were stunned again: "There is no secret."

Shen Tang asked: "Then what do you want to see me do?"

The girl among them stepped forward, raising her hands in the air.

This move shocked the guards to draw their swords on alert.

The white-eyed girl said: "The king has the aura of an emperor."

Shen Tang: "Well, that's it?"

Her ears have become calluses from hearing similar compliments over the years.

The white-eyed girl said: "But we are surrounded by tigers and wolves, and there are many dangers."

Shen Tang asked with great interest: "How can we solve it?"

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On the eighth day of the lunar month, work started.