"Ning Yuan has set an example in fighting the flood this time, and you are indispensable for your contribution, Magistrate Lu. I have already gone to the court to ask for your credit."
Jiang Shi said slowly.
Although he was only the governor of Tanzhou, he was actually an official with considerable power in the Chongqing Dynasty.
Usually when you reach the level of governor, especially in a prosperous place like Tanzhou, the appointment of governor is approved by the emperor's imperial pen.
This is to prevent local officials from becoming too powerful.
Even for county magistrates like Luliang, the transfer and removal of officials must be reviewed by the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Local officials in charge of civil affairs only have the power to recommend and impeach.
And most of the governors will have the privilege of submitting memorials. Especially those appointed by the emperor himself.
They were actually people sent by the emperor to contain local officials.
Jiang Shi came from Kyoto a few years ago.
Lu Liang's eyes showed a strange color.
This is a good thing!
Before he could thank you, Jiang Shi said again: "But at the same time, Master Jiedushi recommended you to serve as the county magistrate in You County and asked you to control the banditry in You County. He said that you have such ability to fight against floods, so you should
If you can take on such a great responsibility, if you can solve the banditry in You County, he will personally go to the table to ask for your credit."
"this……"
Lu Liang's face looked a little ugly.
Lu Fang's expression was the same.
I cursed in my heart, "Pan Nanzhang, this old bastard!"
Where is You County?
It is located at the southernmost tip of Tanzhou, bordering Hengzhou. Although it is not a place where there is no need to care, its economy and people's livelihood are far from comparable to Ningyuan.
More importantly, the banditry there was so serious that even Lu Fang had heard of it.
Folk rumors say that there are many more mountain bandits in You County than there are government servants and soldiers in the county government. Even the county magistrate has to look at the bandits' faces.
And after all these years, no county magistrate has successfully solved the banditry in You County.
It's not like there aren't some tough-minded people, but the end result was that they were assassinated in the county government office.
Pan Nanzhang, an old bastard, was obviously seeking revenge for his own personal vengeance, and wanted to put Lu Liang in a position like that.
What does the ability to fight against floods have to do with suppressing bandits?
Still asking for credit?
Let’s talk about it if we can survive!
"well……"
Jiang Shi looked at the faces of the two brothers, sighed softly, and said: "Actually, I know that this is a bit unfair to you. But after careful consideration, I also agree with the recommendation of Lord Jiedushi. You
There are masters in the county government, and if you go to You County, your life is safe, and we really can't find a more suitable candidate than you in Tanzhou now."
Lu Fang couldn't help but speak, "Master Governor, with all due respect, Master Jieduzhi...is trying to regain the face of his Pan family, right?"
"Xiao Fang."
Lu Liang shouted softly.
Jiang Shi looked at Lu Fang with deep eyes and said: "If you want to think so, it is not impossible. But have you ever thought that leaving Ningyuan is also a good thing for you. I know that you have the princess to support you, but
Do you think the princess will not know about this? As far as I know, Miss Pan has gone to Prince Rong’s Mansion to apologize to the princess. Do you think the princess will really fight with the Pan family for your grudges with Miss Pan?
Go into a big fight and break your skin?"
Lu Fang fell silent.
He knew that Jiang Shi agreed with Pan Nanzhang's approach, but he actually wanted to be clean.
It would be hard for him, the governor, to be caught between the Pan family and Prince Rong's palace. He definitely hoped that he would be far away from Tanzhou.
But, is this really Liang Siqi’s tacit approval?
She also wants to put things to rest?
Use this matter to give the Pan family a chance to step down, and then leave it at that?
Seeing Lu Fang's silence, Jiang Shi turned to look at Lu Liang and said: "In fact, in my opinion, this is also an opportunity for you. If there is no accident, even if you get the first grade in the annual review this year, you can only continue.
Take the post of Ningyuan County Magistrate. Although you are still young, you should know that in a place like Ningyuan, governance is easier than that in Youxian, but it is also difficult to stand out. There cannot be disasters every year. In the future, you
If you still want to be promoted, staying in Ningyuan is not a wise move."
"And if you can perform meritorious service in suppressing bandits in You County, I will be able to ask for credit for you. In addition to your contribution to fighting the flood, it will definitely increase. Moreover, Master Jiedushi also said that if you are willing to go to You County
To suppress bandits in the county, he will send an order to the Chaling Army and ask the Chaling Army to allocate two hundred elite troops to you. With these troops, it is not impossible for you to eliminate the bandits."
Lu Liang also began to think deeply after hearing this.
Lu Fang only felt that this was a bigger trap.
Chaling Army!
Who doesn't know that he and Yang Chengyi have a feud?
And how could that old boy Pan Nanzhang have such a kind heart?
I'm afraid that the banditry in You County has become quite serious, and Pan Nanzhang did this just to deceive Lu Liang.
However, what Jiang Shi said seems to make some sense.
In a peaceful place like Ningyuan, it is not easy to climb up. Unless there is someone above.
But now, his friendship with Yu Yuanwei and Liang Siqi has not yet reached the point where they can start their relationship to find a way for Lu Liang.
Besides, he didn't want to do it.
He looked at Lu Liang.
I want to see what Lu Liang means.
His brother is still somewhat ambitious in his career, and he knows this well.
After a long while, Lu Liang suddenly smiled bitterly and said, "The memorial from Mr. Futai has probably been submitted. Now that the matter has come to this, what else does the official have to think about!"
There was a hint of guilt on Jiang Shi's face, "This flood has severely affected You County. The county magistrate has been punished. The banditry is even worse than before. I have no choice but to discuss it with you."
But it's hard to say how much of this guilt is true and how much is false.
To put it bluntly, shouldn’t it be better to catch the duck and put it on the shelf?
Lu Fang finally understood that Lu Liang actually had no right to choose at all.
I'm afraid Pan Nanzhang, Liang Siqi, and Jiang Shi have all reached a consensus on this matter.
I just don’t know what Liang Siqi is thinking.
You County, I guess I have to go there.
He suddenly thought of something and asked: "Master Governor, if my brother goes to serve in You County, who will take over the position of Ningyuan County Magistrate?"
This matter is also key!
It would be troublesome if that bastard Liu Mao was allowed to take over as Ningyuan County Magistrate.
I had just roped the Wang and Xu families into my boat, and Liu Mao had become the county magistrate. Did I trick them?
And I still have so many industries in Ningyuan!
As the saying goes, people take their tea to cool off. When Lu Liang goes to You County, will his properties in Ningyuan County be troubled every day?