"Yes, sir." After saying this, Shi Yi resigned and left to prepare the account books.
Not long after, all Shi Yi's account books were sorted out, and Li Xiaotian checked in Zhou Mu's study. Everything was normal in terms of taxation. In terms of politics, although there was not much reform, it was done meticulously. For example, every year, Shi Yi
They will allocate 30% of their salary to the construction of people's livelihood, such as building canals and building free private schools. They are really dedicated to benefiting the people. This makes Li Xiaotian quite touched, and at the same time, he is very sad. He is such a person who is dedicated to the country.
People who have taken the exam more than ten times have failed. Let’s not talk about whether there is something fishy in it. To take a step back, isn’t character the most important thing for those who become officials? When selecting talents for the national exam, the first thing is people.
, followed by talent. If a person has problems, his talent will bring disaster to the country and the people. As long as the quality of the person is adequate, even if he does not have great talent, he can still be safe.
Thinking of this, Li Xiaotian quickly started to write a memorial, truthfully reporting on Yang Xiao's appointment as acting state pastor. Then, he summarized the achievements of Shi Yi, the acting state pastor. He felt that Shi Yi was a practical person and had good governance.
Fang, although it is already the age of destiny, I still suggest that your Majesty make a fake show and let Shi Yi transform from acting state pastor to a legitimate state pastor. Anyway, Yang Xiao has been away for several years and has not been heard from, so it is better to give Shi Yi a correct name.
Let him free his hands and feet to benefit the people.
After everything was done, Li Xiaotian called Shi Yi to come to the study.
"I have checked the account books, and there are no problems. The political performance is not satisfactory. I have also informed Your Majesty about your pretending to be the state pastor. Since you have managed Yinzhou in an orderly manner and are dedicated to the people, I suggest that Your Majesty let you
You become a regular official and become the real state shepherd of Yinzhou."
Li Xiaotian looked at Shi Yi's complicated expression when he came in and comforted him.
When Shi Yi heard this, he was so excited that he burst into tears. He knelt down and said, "Thank you so much for your tolerance. I can't repay you even if I am a cow or a horse!"
Pretending to be a state shepherd and a second-grade official is punishable by death. Shi Yi originally thought that it would be a good thing if he could save his old life. Unexpectedly, the new minister not only did not punish him, but also recommended him to be promoted to a regular position with His Majesty.
You must know that as a scholar, it is his ideal to enter an official career and serve the people. Now that he is in his sixties, he never expected to be able to enter an official career in his lifetime, and he is still a second-rank official. The disaster has not yet come, but the blessing has come, how can we not let him
Tears of gratitude?
"Thank you. I just don't want Yinzhou to lose a rare parent official. Besides, I'm just a suggestion. Everything still needs to be decided by Your Majesty. However, Your Majesty is wise, so there will probably be no problem." Li Xiaotian said,
From his understanding of Yang Qianren, Shi Yizhou's position as pastor is already a sure bet.
"Thank you again, sir!" Shi Yi solemnly said, still kneeling and not getting up.
Li Xiaotian said: "Get up, if you really want to thank me, it's enough to wait until the official appointment is issued, and then feel free and bold to work for the welfare of the people."
Shi Yi stood up, with a firm look on his face, and said: "Don't worry, sir, this is my ambition to become an official, and I will never change it until my death."
"Okay, you have integrity." Li Xiaotian praised: "Since the matter has been dealt with, I won't disturb you anymore."
After speaking, Li Xiaotian walked straight towards the door.
"Sir, the room in the Prefectural Mufu Mansion has been prepared. You can live in it and have home-cooked food and wine." Shi Yi tried to persuade him to stay.
Li Xiaotian just waved his hand.
After leaving the Prefecture Mufu, on the way, Lei Ming suddenly said: "I said your Qiu Kingdom is really strange. Those who have the ability and want to be an official are never able to become one. If they don't want to be an official, they can easily become one."
"Not just the Qiu Kingdom, but aren't the rules of the entire human world like this?" Li Xiaotian asked meaningfully.
The next day.
In the early morning, under Shi Yi's farewell, Li Xiaotian and others left Yinzhou and prepared to rush to the next state city, Bianzhou.
"Do you need help?"
Lei Ming, who was sitting in the carriage, suddenly saw a carriage stuck in the mud through the carriage window and asked enthusiastically.
"No, no, thank you." The man next to the car refused quickly.
"This guy is really weird. He refuses my kindness even though he is so helpless. Does he look like someone who seeks wealth and murder?" Lei Ming complained.
"Like." Geng Nian said abruptly.
Thunder hugged him with white eyes.
"With such a big battle like ours, it's natural for others to be afraid."
Li Xiaotian said and looked at the troubled carriage. At this time, there were four people standing next to the carriage, two children and two adults. They should be a family of four. What surprised Li Xiaotian was that the muddy land was not big.
It was very deep when we went in. Logically speaking, no one was sitting on the car. Judging from how deep the ruts were in the mud, it was probably much heavier than Li Xiaotian and the other three. The couple looked graceful and wealthy, but they were obviously not.
Ordinary people, that is to say, it is very likely that what they put on the carriage is their personal property. Even if the wheels of the carriage are stuck, they are not willing to move the things off, which shows that the things are valuable, but why do they want to move their families?
Thinking of this, Li Xiaotian suddenly had an idea and thought of an incredible coincidence. He quickly stopped the team, got off the carriage, and walked towards the family of four.
Geng Nian and Lei Ming got out of the car with confused expressions on their faces.
"If the carriage is not brought out, it will get dark. It is very unsafe for you to bring your wife and children in this wilderness. You should let us help you."
Without waiting for the man's consent, Li Xiaotian went directly to the back of the car to push the cart, motioning for Lei Ming and Geng Nian to follow him.
"Don't use force."
The two took their positions and Li Xiaotian reminded them softly.
"What kind of medicine are you hiding in the gourd?"
Lei Ming asked, this guy is too baffled.
"You'll find out later."
Li Xiaotian replied quietly, giving the two of them a meaningful smile.
"one two three."
"one two three."
Li Xiaotian shouted to count, and the three of them pretended to use their strength. Every time the wheel was about to be unearthed, it was just a little bit closer and returned to its original position. Just like that, after three times, Li Xiaotian stopped pushing and walked to the man.
The person next to me said: "It's just a little bit missing. Just move some things out of the car and you should be able to get out of the quagmire."
"No way, this car is full of antique vases and jades. I brought it for others. If it gets accidentally knocked and broken, I won't be able to explain it," the man explained.
"Don't worry about this, my brothers are strong and strong, so they can never mess it up." Li Xiaotian would not give up until he moved.
"Forget it, I appreciate your kindness. I won't bother you with this carriage anymore. You should be on your way. I'll find a way on my own." The man refused decisively.
"What do you think, Mrs. Zhou Mu?" Li Xiaotian suddenly asked the woman.
"I think you are right. We need to unload the things and get the carriage out quickly, otherwise it will be too scary when it gets dark and there is no store in the middle of nowhere." The woman said what was in her heart.