Sun Ce came to the atrium and planned to go to the county magistrate's mansion to chat with Qiao Rui and learn about the recent situation in Runan.

The expedition to Xiaoxian made him feel the tension of food and salary. The Runan family enjoyed his protection but was not rude. He could not make the Runan family so proud. He had to find a way to pick up more grain from their mouths, otherwise this battle would be impossible. It was too unreasonable to own a large county but had no food to raise soldiers. It was already April. If you want to fleece, you would have to grind scissors now. The autumn harvest was early this year, and the grains would be returned to the warehouse in August, and you were ready to make plans.

Zhang Hong stood in the yard and was talking to Guo Jia. The two of them spoke very speculatively and chuckled from time to time. Hearing the footsteps, Zhang Hong turned around and took a look, put away the smile on his face, greeted him, bowed and bowed.

Sun Ce smiled and said, "The chief minister doesn't have to be so polite, there are no outsiders here."

"General, gentlemen are cautious in solitary self. Etiquette is never for people to see, but for the purpose of clarifying the high and low, distinguishing the high and low, and dividing power and responsibilities. Even if a father and son come to this court, they are the king and the minister, let alone the different surnames."

Sun Ce knew that Zhang Hong knew etiquette, but he was definitely not the kind of antique that was stingy with etiquette. He suddenly heard him say this and knew that there was something in his words. He looked at Zhang Hong and Guo Jia. After Zhang Hong came, he shared some of the affairs and changed his mindset. Guo Jia's complexion improved a little in the past two days.

Seeing Sun Ce looking at him, Guo Jia smiled and said, "General, Mr. Zi Gang has been waiting here for a long time. I know that the general is facing the wall and I dare not disturb him."

Sun Ce smiled and scratched his head awkwardly.

"It is rare for a general to have a innocent heart. It is also rare for a general to have such a mother. I have a reluctant invitation and want to visit Lingtang, can I?"

"sure."

Sun Ce agreed without thinking. In this era, women have no rules of leaving the door and not going out. If their husbands are not at home, it is common for women to come out to socialize and receive guests. Not everyone can meet their relatives, but they are not impossible to meet, but they just have some choices. It is common for good friends to come to the hall to worship their mother. Zhang Hong took the initiative to invite Mrs. Wu, which was not only the intention of thinking that Mrs. Wu could suppress him, but also the intention of taking the initiative to serve. He and Sun Ce became very close to each other since they met, and it was not rude to ask for a visit.

Sun Ce immediately went into the inner hall to ask for instructions. Mrs. Wu was also very happy to hear that it was Zhang Hong in Guangling. When she was in Shu County, she heard people talk about Zhang Hong, saying that he was a famous scholar. Sun Ce had never dealt with famous scholars, but she was naturally happy when famous scholars depended on him.

With Mrs. Wu's permission, Sun Ce personally welcomed Zhang Hong. Mrs. Wu lowered the ranks to welcome him, and asked Sun Quan and others to come out to see Zhang Hong one by one, treating Zhang Hong as a peer, with considerate etiquette. The two of them said politely for a while, and Mrs. Wu entrusted Sun Ce to Zhang Hong and asked Zhang Hong to give advice to Sun Ce. Zhang Hong expressed his loyalty and established a relationship between the king and the minister. Only then did he retreat after he was full of courtesy.

Guo Jia accompanied him throughout the whole process, respectfully and did not dare to have any politeness. This was very different from the impression he left on Sun Ce before. He didn't have such rules when he saw Zhang Zhao. He left the inner court and returned to the atrium. After finding an opportunity, Sun Ce urged Guo Jia to Guo Jia's arm. Guo Jia understood, turned his body sideways, and leaned into Sun Ce's ear and said, "Zhang Zigang is well-versed in the classics and changes, and is both grand and exquisite, and has extraordinary literary talent but is not just a famous scholar. He has great wisdom. He is not upright and is self-right."

Sun Ce agreed. Zhang Hong is also a Confucian scholar in essence, but he does not always talk about great principles, but can subtly let you understand the truth and accept his advice without realizing it. In history, Sun Ce didn't have to say anything, but obeyed his words. Even Sun Quan listened to him on major issues, and never had a big fuss like Zhang Zhao.

Qiao Rui and Xu Shao were waiting in the atrium. When they saw Sun Ce, they hurried over to salute. Sun Ce returned the salute and said with a smile: "Big Qiao Gong, I am planning to find you, but you are here first. Xu Zijiang, who have you evaluated in the past two months since I was not in Pingyu? Why don't you recommend a few talents to me?"

Xu Zijiang was very embarrassed. After being slandered by Sun Ce twice, his reputation was greatly damaged and his Yuedan review was stopped.

Seeing this, Qiao Rui took over the topic. "What did the general say? When you come back, I will naturally come to report on your official duties. How dare you go to the county magistrate? Xu Zi is the county gongcao. It is his responsibility to recommend talents to me. The general cannot rob them. Just two days ago, he just recommended a talented man to me."

"Who?"

"Cheng Bingcheng Deshu, a disciple of Zheng Kangcheng," said Nandun.

Xu Shao stroked his beard and looked at Sun Ce with a provocative look. "Do you want to meet?"

Sun Ce smiled. "Since both Qiao Gong and Xu Gongcao mentioned this person, I naturally want to meet him. Qiao Gong, what position does Cheng Bing have in the prefect's office?"

"County school tribute to wine."

Sun Ce glanced at Xu Shao again. Xu Shao's eyes flashed for a moment, and then he firmly faced Sun Ce. Sun Ce sighed secretly. It seemed that Qiao Rui was not suitable to be the prefect of Runan. He could not suppress Xu Shao at all, and was led by Xu Shao. He had just planned to invite Zhang Zhao to serve as the priest of the Runan County County School. Xu Shao immediately recommended Cheng Bing, which was clearly a slander. Otherwise, why didn't he recommend it before, but now?

After all, Yuedanping is a public opinion. Xu Shao presided over Yuedanping, who wanted to use public opinion to control the human rights of the government. He is now a county gongcao, and he is a private person to seize the responsibility of the government. Who can work in the prefect and who can't, is up to him alone. Will those who want to be officials still care about Qiao Rui?

However, if you want to play with me, how could I let you take advantage of it? If you have any influence, can you still influence the candidates for the prefect? ​​Qiao Rui is not competent, I will change to a powerful person, and even you, the master of the Lord, will be removed by then.

Let you be proud for a few days first, and I will talk about it when Zhang Zhao comes back.

Sun Ce invited Qiao Rui and Xu Shao to come to the stage and asked about the government affairs during this period. Qiao Rui reported it one by one. When Sun Ce was fighting outside, Runan was busy with spring farming, and everything went smoothly. A little war broke out in the Sanguan, but Li Tong was in a steady state and did not let Liu Xun and Huang Yi take advantage of it. With the help of Xu Shao, he adjusted some of the officers of the prefect's office, and it was running well at the moment.

Zhang Hong suddenly spoke and snatched the topic. "Qiaofujun, how many registered households are there in Runan now?"

Qiao Rui winked at Xu Shao. Xu Shao bowed and said, "The data set last year was 317,865 households and 1,579,130 ​​people."

"It's been more than a year ago, or are there less?"

"There are 37,641 households and 105,761 households missing. But there should be an increase this year."

"Why?"

"There were more than 400,000 households and more than 300 households in Runan. Since the Yellow Turbans, many people have been thieves and have fought one after another, and the population has been lost. However, this year, a general is in charge of Runan. There is no war in Runan, so the household registration will naturally increase." Xu Shaogong bowed and said seriously: "This is the kindness the general has given to this county. I, the gentry of Runan, are remembering it and planning to establish a monument for the general and record the merits and be famous for future generations."

Sun Ce raised his eyebrows. Are you mom excited? Are you erecting a monument to record merits, or are you cursing me to die long ago?
Chapter completed!