Chapter 27 The new official takes office (please support!)
The Changshou County Government is holding a "farewell banquet".
Shenli, the magistrate of Changshou County who "sparkled" in the salt smuggling case not long ago, has been newly appointed. He will be transferred to Jingzhou, under the jurisdiction of the Huguang Chief Envoy Department, as a prefecture magistrate. His official rank has been raised from the seventh rank to the seventh rank.
From the sixth grade.
There was only one table at the banquet, and there were ten people sitting around it, six of whom were county officials and three local gentry.
The "reception banquet" held when Shen Li came to Changshou County to take office was much more grand than it is now.
The atmosphere at the table was depressing.
"Come, let's congratulate Shen County Magistrate on his promotion."
There happened to be an ignorant person who stood up to toast Shen Li. It was Zhu Wanjian, the second eldest son of the Zhu family, who was the instigator of the previous salt smuggling case.
Everyone around looked at Zhu Wanjian with strange eyes. It was true that this "high promotion" argument was not suitable for today's banquet, because everyone knew that Shen Li was tripped up by Huang Zan, the governor of Huguang Zuo, and adopted the method of promotion and promotion.
In this way, Shen Li was transferred to a corner of the southwestern corner of Hunan and Guangxi as a prefectural adjutant. Without any real power, the dream of returning to the capital and becoming a capital official became more and more out of reach.
From the county magistrate of Fuguo County, he was transferred to a remote state as the prefectural magistrate...
That damn place in Jingzhou is close to the chieftain areas in the south of Hunan and Guangxi... Even a bird flying over wouldn't bother to poop.
"Second Master Zhu, I'm not saying that I have to show off that I won't drink your wine. I just want to ask, doesn't the Zhu family have any say in this matter?"
Shen Li felt really aggrieved.
In his opinion, the Zhu family, which is highly regarded by the royal family and has thousands of Jinyiwei families, can be considered a "rich family" and has a certain influence in the government. Although I ruined the things that the Zhu family told me, I still want to offend Shangguan for this.
How to deal with the fate of rising and falling?
Not only did you, the Zhu family, not help out in court and say a few words for me, but now you are going to the farewell banquet to make sarcastic remarks?
High promotion?
Lift your mother’s balls!
Seeing the unkind expressions of the people around him, Zhu Wanjian shook his head and put down his wine glass: "Zhi County Shen, no, I should call you Shen Tongzhi now. The most important thing about being an official is to share the worries of the Holy Emperor and the court. Wherever there is a shortage of people, they will go.
I owe the emperor's favor."
The expressions of the people around him became more and more weird, and their eyes looked like they were looking at monsters.
It's not just making sarcastic remarks, but are you trying to turn black into white?
"Like my Zhu family, we can obviously stay in the capital and live a stable life, but we settled in Anlu Prefecture. What is the purpose? Isn't it just to do some practical things for Zuo Changlong of the Ming Dynasty? Do you think this is the truth?"
reason?
What kind of bullshit logic is this? The Zhu family is still a family with thousands of Jinyiwei families. It is so stupid.
Others scoffed, but Shen Li frowned, faintly hearing something different in Zhu Wanjian's words.
Shen Li ignored the cliche of "where is the difficulty, go where it is", but he understood clearly. Zhu Wanjian was clearly telling him that if our Zhu family really had connections, would we be sent to Anlu by the imperial court?
Shen Li almost wanted to hold his head and beat it hard, thinking: "Why didn't I think of the middle part... Jinyiwei Qianhu is nothing, he is really capable, and I, a small county magistrate, can run around here and there."
?It’s really lard that has blinded your heart!”
Unfortunately, it was too late for Shen Lili to understand this level. At this time, he was in deep trouble and could no longer reverse the decline. He could only go to Jingzhou to reflect and try not to make the same mistake again.
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Shen Li ended his term as magistrate of Changshou County for less than two years, leaving a vacancy, and the court has not dispatched a new candidate for the time being.
This kind of local selection of officials often does not need to go through the official department, especially when the position of county magistrate is vacant during the term of office. For example, if the magistrate is suddenly transferred or dies suddenly, Ding You and other emergencies, the Huguang Chief Envoy Division can temporarily appoint
, just report it to the Ministry of Personnel for record.
There is still more than a year left in the term of the county magistrate. It can be appointed by the Chief Envoy Si Yamen. No one is interested in being a magistrate of Fuguo County. Finally, a man who has served as two county magistrates from Jingzhou Prefecture and is currently unemployed is transferred from Jingzhou Prefecture.
Juren came to serve as the county magistrate for more than a year.
Jingzhou Prefecture borders Anlu Prefecture. When Shen Li left office, the acting magistrate who had been transferred was already on his way to take office and would arrive in Changshou County in a few days.
Originally, Shenli could have completed the handover with Xinzhi County before leaving, but he was not in the mood. He hurriedly left with his staff that night after finishing the practice banquet.
Coincidentally, the day after Shen Li left Anlu, Xinzhi County took office, and the local gentry formed a team to welcome him.
No matter how long Xinzhi County is in charge, or how capable it is, at least for the next year or so, the long-lived gentry and people will depend on Xinzhi County for food, so the reception banquet must still be held, and the due etiquette must be fulfilled, and the merchants in the city
We must also unite to give gifts, hoping that the new magistrate will not exploit them too much.
Whenever a new official takes office, the city will be bustling with excitement, just like a festival.
"Mom, that Magistrate of Shen County... the person who caused trouble for us several times has been transferred away. It's really satisfying!" Zhu Hao gloated.
The sound of gongs and drums could be heard outside. The gentry and merchants formed a team to greet him at the city gate, hoping to leave a good impression on Xinzhi County.
Zhu Niang didn’t express anything.
Aunt Li said: "It is said that the magistrate of Shen County has been promoted to the magistrate of the prefecture and is still in our Huguang territory. Will it affect our business?"
Zhu Hao smiled and said: "Auntie, you don't understand this. The state governor he is serving as now is nothing. What he offended was not us, but the biggest official in Huguang - Huang Fantai, who did not directly step down from his post.
Even if it's good, I'm afraid it will take years and months to deal with us."
Zhu Niang rolled her eyes at Zhu Hao: "It is never a good thing to offend people in the government. In the future, Xinzhi County will learn from the lesson and maybe give me some shoes... It is not an option to always count on Dongzhu Su. In order to seize our salt-drying method, he
You might be using some crooked ideas."
Zhu Hao was relieved to see his mother becoming aware of the crisis.
"Mom is right, we should find a stronger backer. I think... Prince Xing's Mansion is very good. If we can gain the respect of Prince Xing..."
"Crackling..."
Suddenly someone set off firecrackers outside, interrupting Zhu Hao's conversation.
Zhu Hao took a look and saw firecrackers being set off in front of Qian Chuanzi's shop diagonally across the street.
Aunt Li covered her ears and walked to the door. When the other party finished setting off the firecrackers, she said disdainfully: "Today is not a festival day. Why is Qian Chuanzi so crazy about setting off firecrackers?"
Zhu Hao said: "You don't understand this aunt. Xinzhi County will pass by our door when entering the city. You said that if Xinzhi County sees firecrackers set off in front of his door and red confetti on the ground, you will think that he has spent a lot of money to express his welcome.
If so, will you look at me differently?"
Aunt Li immediately understood what he meant and looked at Zhu Niang: "Sister, should we also buy a few firecrackers and set them off?"
Zhu Niang took this kind of thing very lightly: "How can we arrange happy events casually before the great auspiciousness has passed in our house? What will outsiders think? Besides, we should try our best to avoid dealings with the government in the future..."
Obviously Zhu Niang also knows that she is currently running a private salt business and is afraid of avoiding the government. How can there be any reason to go forward with a shameless face?
"Xiao Hao, I bought you a few books. You go back to the backyard and take a look. If you don't understand anything, my mother will teach you later. It's noisy outside, so don't come out!"
Zhu Hao stood guard by the door: "I want to see what the mayor of Xinzhi is like."
Zhu Niang rolled her eyes at her son: "You go to the backyard with Xiaoting to teach your sister how to read. You don't look like an elder brother at all. How will you support the family business in the future?"
Zhu Hao touched his nose when he heard this.
Have you been acting very badly recently? Now your shop's business is stable, and your monthly income is probably something you couldn't even imagine before. Doesn't this mean you don't have a brother?
But for my sister... I do care a little less.
"Then I'll go teach my sister..."
After speaking, Zhu Hao took Zhu Ting's little hand and went to the inner courtyard.
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The activities to welcome Xinzhi County are still going on.
The local gentry almost came out in droves.
Xinzhi County's surname is Jing. He is young, only in his thirties. This time he came with his wife and children to take up his post. There were two carriages in front and behind him. Apart from his family, there were only two coachmen and three or five people accompanying him.
This acting magistrate, who was born in Juren, once served as a Confucian teacher, and later served as county magistrate twice in Huangzhou Prefecture and Changsha Prefecture in Huguang. He had served as an official for no more than five years. It was not easy to be promoted to the magistrate of Changshou County.
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Apparently, Jingzhi County did not expect that the people of Anlu would give him such a grand welcome. He almost leaned half of his body out of the carriage and waved frequently to the gentry and common people on both sides of the street.
When the group arrived at the entrance of Zhu Niang's rice shop, the carriage suddenly stopped.
Qian Chuanzi thought the firecrackers he set off had an effect, and hurried up to greet Xinzhixian. Unexpectedly, Xinzhixian ignored him completely after getting off the carriage and went straight to Zhu Niang's rice shop opposite.
When Xinzhi County arrived, there were already a lot of onlookers following him. Seeing Xinzhi County go straight to Zhu Niang's rice shop, which had caused a lot of trouble in the past period, people suddenly became energetic.
Zhu Niang was settling her accounts behind the counter with peace of mind, but she was very puzzled when Aunt Li said that Xinzhi County had come to the shop.
By the time she reached the door, Xinzhi County was only a few steps away from the shop door.
"This must be General Zhongyi's widow, Mrs. Zhu San!"
The magistrate of Jing bowed his hands to salute Zhu Niang, and Zhu Niang hurriedly returned the favor with the gift of ten thousand blessings.
Jingzhi County Road: "I am a native of Jiangling, Jingzhou Prefecture, with a surname of Jing and a given name of Zhongkuan. I have long heard that General Zhongyi is loyal, filial and loyal, and Mrs. Zhu San is a husband, raises children, and takes care of the family business. I came here because of my reputation. It is polite."
The onlookers thought that Xinzhi County and Zhu Niang were old acquaintances. After hearing this, they realized that it was because Zhu Niang was "famous".
When Zhu Hao heard that it was very lively outside, he couldn't help but run all the way to the curtain door at the back of the shop to watch the excitement. He happened to hear what the Jingzhi County said about the scene, and he laughed in his heart. You are trying to find out how your ex got into trouble, and you want to start from there.