Lan Huanping is really a conscientious county magistrate. If someone else had checked the successor's documents and casually handed over a few words, he would have succeeded. How could it be like Lan Huanping, who took Wen Jiuxiao and told him everything in detail?

, for fear of missing something.

On the third day, Lan Huanping politely refused to hear Jiuxiao's request to stay and said, "I won't stay anymore. After twenty years of official service, it's time to return to my hometown." His hometown is not too far away from Shanyun County, so he can walk faster.

You can also catch up on celebrating the New Year at home.

Wen Jiuxiao looked at the burden on his shoulders and felt an indescribable feeling of suffocation in his heart. Magistrate Lan really had a breath of fresh air in his sleeves, and all he cared about was the suffering of the people. After serving as an official for twenty years, he was dressed in old clothes after he resigned.

The deflated baggage, and the hair that turned white... Why do you feel so uncomfortable?

Wen Jiuxiao naturally couldn't let Lan Huanping go like this. A hero who dedicated his life to the imperial court should not be treated like this. He sent someone to send a message to the back house, and Yu Zhi naturally understood what he meant, and Cheng Yi was quickly ready.

Yu Zhi sent three vehicles and five people to take Lan Huanping back home. The first carriage was for Lan Huanping, and the last two carriages were loaded with things, including cloth, grain, dried vegetables, medicinal materials...

Lan Huanping was shocked and amazed. How could he ask for so many things? He had been in Shanyun County for twenty years and had never asked for a grain of food from the people.

Wen Jiuxiao didn't allow him to refuse, "...it looks like a lot, but in fact it's not worth much money. They are all local specialties. Mr. Lan has served as a parent officer in Shanyun County for twenty years. He has to bring some for his family when he goes back."

Isn’t it a specialty? Is this also the intention of me and Zhuo Jing, or does Mr. Lan look down on this junior of me?”

Lan Huanping couldn't refuse anymore. He thanked him again and again, got on the carriage under the watchful eyes of everyone, and left Shanyun County, where he had served for twenty years. People seeing him off crowded the roadside, and some people chased the carriage.

Ran a long way.

Yu Zhi sighed, "Magistrate Lan is a good official." He was very popular.

Wen Jiuxiao looked at the carriage going further and further without saying a word, but he had a new understanding of being an official in his heart. Is becoming an official to honor the family name and make a wife a shadow, or is it to realize his own ambition in life?

Yes, it seems not entirely true! He remembered what Yu Zhi said. She said that officials should not be aloof, but should be public servants of the people. At this moment, he suddenly understood.

An official must ensure that the people under his control have enough food and clothing, don't pick up things on the road, and don't close their homes at night. At least there must be no unprovoked quarrels and troubles. At this moment, Wen Jiuxiao wanted to see how he could govern Shanyun County.

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On the carriage, Lan Huanping was also very emotional. Mr. Wen was a cold-faced person with a warm heart, and his wife was also kind-hearted. Before leaving, she gave him so many things, and he felt guilty even holding them.

What Lan Huanping didn't know was that Yu Zhi also gave him two hundred taels of silver, five taels, and ten taels of silver ingots arranged neatly. In addition, there was a box of jewelry for Mrs. Lan Huanping.

Yes, there are ones suitable for his daughter-in-law, as well as bracelets, necklaces, and beads for his grandchildren.

The reason why I didn't mention it was because I was afraid that he wouldn't accept it. Just for this, Yu Zhi felt that the gift was too little. Let's put it this way, Lan Huanping, an upright official, touched the softness deep in Yu Zhi's heart and reminded her of her previous life in the country.

During the most difficult years, those ancestors who made selfless contributions to the country and the people, neither for fame nor for profit.

The development of the country and the progress of the nation are because of them! At any time, such people are respected.

The official office has also been renovated, and even the four characters "Mingjing Gaohang" hanging in the court hall have been repainted. Not to mention tall and elegant, it is finally no longer in tatters and has the majesty that a government office should have.

There are three things that a new official should do when he takes office. Before the fire starts, he must start with personnel matters.

Currently, there are only nine people in the county government office, including seven police officers, one old man who works as a gatekeeper, and Wen Jiuxiao, the county magistrate.

Nine people... Wen Jiuxiao took a deep breath. It was certain to recruit people, including the magistrate, the county magistrate, the chief registrar, and the history officer. Anyway, he was not prepared to shoulder the responsibility. He could gather a team of county government officials around him.

, but he does not intend to use all the people he brings. Only the participation of local people will facilitate his governance.

He just didn't know if he could find useful talents in Shanyun County, but Wen Jiuxiao was not in a hurry. He would wait until after the New Year. Now he would like to meet the eight people in the Yamen first.

Zhai Yougui and others who were called over felt very nervous. They didn't know what the county magistrate was calling them for. Was it to beat them, or was he dissatisfied with them and no longer planned to use them? After watching the guard training in the past two days, they realized it more clearly.

The difference between them and others is that they only have a lot of strength and know a few rough tricks. Compared with others, they are just children's play. It is understandable that the new county magistrate does not use them.

Wen Jiuxiao did not say that they would not be needed, but said: "I am new to the position, and I am certainly not as familiar with the local situation as you are. I will have to rely more on you for many things in the future."

Zhai Yougui and others looked at each other and said repeatedly: "I don't dare, I don't dare, I will obey your orders in everything." But they breathed a sigh of relief, as the new county magistrate had no intention of replacing them.

Wen Jiuxiao changed the subject, "In the past, I didn't care how you performed in the county government. Now, the county government official makes the decision. From now on, everything in the county government must be done according to the official's rules."

The policemen repeatedly said yes, thinking to themselves, they just don't know what the rules of the new county magistrate are, and how much money they can give each month. If it remains the same as before, and they have to work every day, how will their family live?

"...The population of Shanyun County is small, but there are only seven of you agents in the Yamen, and the number is too small. Let's recruit five more, and choose Zhai Yougui from among the people brought by the officer!" Wen Jiuxiao looked at it!

Xiang Zhai Yougui.

Zhai Yougui hurriedly stepped forward and replied, "The little one is here."

Wen Jiuxiao glanced at him and said, "Don't call yourself a junior, just call me a subordinate. As the police force expands, you will still be the head catcher. You should be training, patrolling the streets, and catching thieves. You can

Someone take care of you?"

Zhai Yougui's heart tightened, "Return to your lord, my subordinates will not let you down." There is pressure, but it is also his opportunity!

Wen Jiuxiao nodded slowly, "Have a good job and do a good job. The position of Dianshi will be reserved for you."

Zhai Yougui's heart was seized by the huge surprise, and his heart was burning. He bowed his head and said, "Thank you for your appreciation, my subordinate. I will go through fire and water for you, and my heart will be ruined."

Others also cast envious looks at him.

Wen Jiuxiao saw this in his eyes and said, "The same goes for others. As long as you have made meritorious deeds, I will not let you down." After a pause, "As for your labor and food silver, it's only one or two silver per month. Zhai Yougui can get more than half of it per month."

2. Do you have any doubts?"

One...one tael? So many!

There was surprise in the eyes of several people, and they thanked him sincerely, "Thank you, sir, I have no doubts." One tael of silver is enough to feed a family and there is still something left. What doubts are there? Didn't you see that they were almost dying of joy?

Wen Jiuxiao looked at the old janitor again. At such an old age, the job of janitor was not suitable, but Qiao Bo had no children, so forget it, let's just support one more person.

"Uncle Qiao, it's five hundred coins a month. Since you're old, I'll find two more errand boys for you."

Qiao Bo couldn't speak Mandarin, but he could understand it. Hearing that the new county magistrate said he was old, he thought he would be kicked out, but unexpectedly he got a twist. Not only did he get 500 yuan a month, but he also got two boys to run errands. That's great.

Yes, the new county magistrate is also a good person!

Qiao Bo kowtowed happily.
Chapter completed!