Time passed by and the imperial and county examinations finally came to an end.
Officials at all levels in the government office also breathed a long sigh of relief, thinking to themselves: We finally got over it.
It seems that they are more nervous than the candidates in the examination room.
There was nothing he could do, and he didn't know what kind of medicine Mr. Qi took wrongly. He ordered in an almost roaring voice: Upgrade my security immediately. If there is an accident in the examination room, you all should get out of here!
Just like this, who is not afraid?
Back to business.
After the county examination, Qi Yu waited for another day to let Yin Jun and his sister Yin Tao briefly talk about old times, and then set off on the road.
Destination: Thanksgiving County.
On this trip, in addition to a few accompanying government officials, Qi Yu specially called Leng Qing as his bodyguard, and appointed Yin Jun as his shield, so he invited these two people to go with him.
Weird!
It makes sense that Leng Qing would go with him, but why would Yin Jun go with him?
Little did they know, Mr. Qi had already hatched his own idea.
Let’s listen to the analysis:
Assuming that this case was really caused by man-made factors, then personnel should be held accountable, and the first to bear the brunt are the major officials who bear the main responsibility. During this period, I was preparing to rectify the officialdom system.
Why not take this opportunity to cleanse yourself?
As an imperial envoy, Yin Jun has considerable power. Even if he kills a few "disobedient" court officials, it is not considered an act that exceeds the rules. If he is questioned, he will be pushed out directly.
, Haha, the final right of interpretation lies in the hands of Mr. Yin!
Wouldn't it be a pity not to use such a good shield?
As for Leng Qing going with him, it was Qi Yu's decision after careful consideration.
Haha, what do inner guards do for food?
They are people who specialize in investigating the dirty things of officials, and their experience can be said to be quite rich. If they encounter difficulties in handling cases, she might be able to break the situation.
Before leaving, Qi Yu specially called Tong Yanhuo and told him to remember his instructions and not to be careless. The latter promised with confidence that nothing would go wrong.
If that's the case, don't worry.
You must know that your family is all you have, and you will never allow any mistakes.
Qi Dalang put down his psychological burden and embarked on the official road to Ganfen County with a relieved heart.
This county is located in the west of Qiongzhong, and half of its border is along the coast, so the trip can be done by land or water.
Yin Jun thought for a while and put forward his own suggestion: It is better to go overland. Firstly, you can browse the beautiful scenery on the way. Secondly, you can understand the local customs and customs here. If you want to travel by sea, you can only face the sea.
Look up at the sunrise and sunset every day.
no problem!
Qi Yu accepted this suggestion graciously.
Haha, this guy spent more than two months on the sea from the time he boarded the ship in the capital to the time it landed in Qiongzhou. Who else would he be willing to take the boat again in a short period of time?
Then take the land route!
Although Yin Jun had learned how to ride a horse, he was not good at driving. In view of this, Qi Dalang very considerately arranged a carriage for him.
The carriage of this car is very spacious and the structure is very heavy. It is surrounded by blue silk curtains and green cloth curtains. It is full of elegance inside and out.
In the carriage, two adults, Qi and Yin, were sitting close together and chatting about the past.
The last time the two of them went together was back many years ago when they went to Beijing to take the exam.
It was the middle of winter, the sky was full of snow, the weather was freezing, and we suffered a lot along the way.
Because Yin Jun couldn't bear the cold wind and snow at that time, he developed severe frostbite on his hands, feet and ears. Whenever the weather got warmer, he couldn't stop itching. Thinking about it to this day, he still smiles.
Nowadays, time has changed, things have changed, and people have changed. The two people in the past have now grown into rookies in officialdom.
After chatting about the past, Yin Jun suddenly asked: "Village man, there is something that I have been confused about for a long time. I don't know whether to ask or not."
Qi Yu smiled and said, "With our relationship, what else can't we say?"
Well!
Yin Jun sighed softly and said: "As the saying goes, after ten years of hard work and no one asks, one can become famous all over the world in one fell swoop. The dream of a scholar is to be able to take the imperial examination and become an official, to shine on the family lintel, and then to seek a bright future. But as for you, you have
Writing a letter to the emperor requesting rectification of the official system not only offends the officials in office, but also chills the hearts of the scholars. Why do you still do something like this that offends people but is not a good thing?"
That’s a good question!
Because I really want to answer!
Qi Yu's face straightened up and he said: "Local officials are very different from those in the capital. They not only take the salary from the court, but also plunder the people's wealth and anointing. This is a long-lasting evil that has never been changed.
It has never changed. Therefore, the more local officials there are, the greater the pressure the people face."
After a pause, he continued: "Qiongzhou is very different from other places in the south of the Yangtze River. It is a vast place with sparsely populated areas and poor commerce. Logically speaking, the more a place is like this, it should have fewer officials and more civilians. You
Look at Qiongzhou now. How bloated is the bureaucracy? If these rotten poisons cannot be removed, how can we create a new atmosphere? Simply put, streamlining the allocation of officials can not only reduce the financial burden, but also make people more comfortable.
The people have directly benefited. It’s such a good thing, why don’t I do it?”
Yin Jun was startled: "Do you really consider the interests of the people?"
"Of course!" Qi Yu sighed sadly and said, "The people are the most important, the country is the second most important, and the king is the least important. If I can't improve the people's livelihood, what's the point of being an official?"
"Well! Just because you say "the people are the most valuable", it's not in vain for me to stand in the court for you!" Yin Jun showed a hint of respect and nodded.
"Thank you!"
"..."
Afterwards, the two looked at each other and smiled, and unintentionally, their friendship deepened again.
After chatting for a while, Yin Jun asked again: "I have another private matter that I want to ask you. I hope you can answer it truthfully."
"Oh?" Qi Yu was slightly startled and said with a smile: "It depends on what you ask. If it is a question that is really inconvenient to answer, I can only apologize to you."
Yin Jun shook his head and said: "No, you must answer this matter!"
Qi Yu refused to give in and replied: "In this way, you speak first, and then I will decide whether to answer or not."
"Okay then!" Yin Jun scratched his head and asked slightly embarrassed, "Can you tell me about what happened with my sister?"
What does this mean?
Could it be that Xiao Nizi told him everything?
Looking at Yin Jun's expression at this time, it was clear that he looked like "I know everything".
Alas, in that case, let's talk to him. Keeping it secretive is not the answer.
But, what should I say?
Tell the truth!
Thinking of this, Qi Yu's face hardened and he said seriously: "Baimianshou, I can assure you that I have never been more than half a step closer to sister Yin Tao. This statement is absolutely untrue and can be learned from heaven and earth."
Seeing him pointing to the sky, Yin Jun's expression immediately softened, and he sighed: "Well, actually I heard what she said. This matter is indeed her wishful thinking, and it is not that you used any coercion or inducement."
Cough, spit!
Am I like that?
Qi Yu pursed his lips and said: "Bai Mianshou, let me tell you this, in my eyes, I have always regarded Yin Tao as my younger sister, and I have never felt the slightest bit of coveting her."
Yin Jun sighed softly and said, "But my sister doesn't think so. According to her, your motive for launching the Tuen Mun naval battle was to save her, and she said that being angry with others is a beauty."