Author: sum of both sides

The person who came to replace Wen Jiuxiao was named Kong Jiajun. He was just over 20 years old. He was from a poor family and was a Jinshi. He was somewhat tactful.

It is worth mentioning that he is the prince's man.

Because of Yu Zhi, His Highness the Prince inevitably pays more attention to Shanyun County. It can be said that he knows more than Emperor Taikang. He naturally wants to capture such a place in his hands.

The prince naturally had no other thoughts about Yu Zhi, it was purely out of admiration for "Mr. Yu". Because of His Highness the prince's attitude, the new county magistrate Kong Jiajun came with curiosity and goodwill.

"Sir, are we going the wrong way?" Kong Jiajun and his party became more and more hesitant as they set foot on the border of Shanyun County.

Who doesn't know where Shanyun County is? It's a borderland with fierce folk customs, many mountains and forests, and the forest is filled with miasma. Anyone can imagine how desolate it is, so they should be mentally prepared before coming.

However, is the road under your feet too wide and smooth? It is paved with bluestone slabs, and the carriage driving on it is not bumpy at all, which is no worse than the official road in the suburbs of Beijing.

Isn't Shanyun County very remote? Why are there so many convoys on this road?

"We should be on the right track." The boundary marker clearly said Shanyun County, but after looking at the convoy in front, Kong Jiajun was not sure. "You can catch up with the convoy in front and ask."

The entourage rode up to the horse and returned after only a stick of incense. His expression was a little strange. Kong Jiajun felt a little bit in his heart. Did he really go the wrong way? He listened to the follower's reply, "Sir, you did not go wrong. This is the way to Shanyun County."

Remembering what the people in the convoy told him, his expression became even weirder, "Sir, in front of us is the caravan from Jiangnan Road, going to Shanyun County to do business."

The caravan on the other side of the Yangtze River? Going to Shanyun County to do business? He understood every word, but how could he not understand them all together?

Traveling all the way from the south of the Yangtze River to Shanyun County to do business? No, what is there in Shanyun County that is worthy of the caravan going here? Isn’t this a poor place?

Kong Jiajun was stunned. Is this what he thought and asked?

The attendant said: "My subordinates were also puzzled and asked them what business they were doing. They said that they were transporting grain and cloth this time and wanted to exchange for some tea and medicinal materials from Shanyun County. They also said that if they could exchange for sugar and

Wine would be even better. However, sugar and wine in Shanyun County are always in short supply, and eight out of ten times you cannot exchange them."

He repeated the information he had learned with a confused expression, "Sir, did my subordinates hear wrongly, or is there something else going on in Shanyun County?"

Kong Jiajun was worthy of being favored by the prince, and he quickly calmed down, "Since we are on the right track, let's see with our own eyes what is going on in Shanyun County."

Suddenly he remembered that His Highness the Prince asked him to take a good look at Shanyun County. He thought he was looking at the salt, but now it seems that he is being narrow-minded.

A few miles away from the road, there are teahouses, restaurants for pedestrians to rest, and even inns. Kong Jiajun and his party have seen it themselves, and they see that whether it is a teahouse, a restaurant, or an inn, the business is good.

Not only is this road good, they learned from the old man who runs a tea house that all roads in Shanyun County are wide and flat, and most of them are paved with bluestone slabs and floor tiles.

The road is also gravel and not muddy at all when it rains.

The old man looked proud, "...This is all due to our Shanyun County's good county magistrate. In the past, the people in our place had a hard time and couldn't even eat enough. When we heard that the master was coming, we paid for it ourselves."

The money is used to pave roads, build bridges and city walls for us. When the roads are ready, won’t people come? In order to attract businessmen to come to us, our Shanyun County is also helping to build roads in the city. We don’t ask for a penny from anyone. How generous are we?

No? Our county government has an engineering team that specializes in just this. It also helps people build houses, and with some money, it can be built quickly and well, which is more cost-effective than building it yourself..."

It was not the first time that Kong Jiajun heard such words of showing off and praise, and then he discovered that the people of Shanyun County had special respect for their county magistrate. If anyone showed any doubt, they would be very angry, and their eyes would show evil.

"What? Corruption? Don't be ridiculous. In the past, Shanyun County was so poor that even the rats were unwilling to come here. Even if they demolished the county government office, they couldn't even sell it for a few pennies. Where can our county magistrate go to be greedy? Besides, our county magistrate is from such a good background.

, I have a lot of money at home, but I don’t care about those three melons and two dates at all. You are questioning the character of our county magistrate. I am the only one with a good temper, and I am willing to talk things over with you. I’d rather have a quick temper.

, do you think I’ll beat you?”

This was not the first time that Kong Jiajun asked people for directions and information along the way, but almost no ordinary people could speak Mandarin. They just made gestures and talked like a duck.

The people in Shanyun County are different. Even the old man who runs a teahouse on the roadside can speak Mandarin. Although he doesn't speak it well, there is no problem in communication.

Kong Jiajun was very surprised, and the old man was even more proud, "It's not enough to do business with people if you don't speak Mandarin. There are many caravans coming to our Shanyun County, from all over the world. How can we do business with people if we can't speak Mandarin?

Business? Let’s take my teahouse. The county magistrate said that whoever can speak the official language well will open it first. My old man learns the fastest, so I will open this teahouse first, so I picked a good location.

Hahaha!"

Kong Jiajun and his party...

When we arrived at the inn, someone from the county government office was already waiting for us. "Is this the new Magistrate Kong? I am Zhai Yougui, the magistrate of Shanyun County. I have been ordered by Your Excellency to come and greet you."

Kong Jiajun smiled on his face, but was secretly surprised in his heart. Judging from the look of this man, he might have been waiting for them here. Maybe as soon as they set foot on the border of Shanyun County, Mr. Wen knew that just this control

The power is so impressive.

When they entered the city, Kong Jiajun and his party could not see the prosperity anymore. This small town on the border was so prosperous! This was beyond their expectation.

They were all prepared to endure hardships when they came, but when they arrived at Shanyun County, they thought, wow, this place is simply a paradise on earth!

Kong Jiajun was thoughtful. No wonder His Highness the Crown Prince sent his subordinates to remind him. It took eight years to manage a deserted city into its current state. Kong Jiajun asked himself that he did not have such ability. This former young minister of Dali Temple was truly an incredible person.

What a talent! No wonder His Highness the Crown Prince wants to transfer him back to Beijing.

Kong Jiajun was already yearning for him before he met him, so much so that during the handover, his attitude was very low. He accepted everything Wen Jiuxiao proposed and didn't refute any of it.

This made Wen Jiuxiao breathe a sigh of relief. He was afraid that someone with higher eyes would come. Who knew that Kong Jiajun was shocked in his heart: Shanyun County is so rich! Who said Shanyun County is poor and rough? Kong Jiajun really wanted to make the county

The government ledger was thrown in his face.

Then there was ecstasy. How could this be a hard job? This was clearly fat! Big fat.

Thank you, His Royal Highness.

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