Chapter 871: Extra: Wise Ruler
Magistrate Cai is open and honest in his work!
A large number of farmers who were good at farming were sent to Xinliang City. Regardless of whether they could marry wives and stay in Xinliang City, it was a good thing to have so many farmers coming to help with farming.
County Magistrate Lu, who was so busy all day that he could only sleep for two hours at most, was very excited. In his letter to Her Majesty, he highly praised County Magistrate Cai's generosity and righteousness, and said that he would definitely learn from County Magistrate Cai in all aspects.
The Empress, who had already inspected Pingzhou, couldn't help but smile after reading Lu Ruohua's letter. She handed the letter to Minister Chen and said, "This is Ruohua's letter. Take a look at it too."
Chen Jinyu, who is already in her forties, is full of energy. She accompanies the driver every day without showing any signs of fatigue. Only a few fine lines at the corners of her eyes reveal some traces of time. When she smiles, she is as bright as when she was a girl.
After reading the letter, Chen Jinyu laughed and said, "This move by Magistrate Cai is really brilliant."
"Guiliang City has been built for more than ten years, and the arable land has been used up, which is quite insufficient. Now a large number of farmers are sent to Xinliang City. This not only supports the governor of Lu and wins a lot of favors, but also solves the marriage problems of some farmers. If these farmers stay in Xinliang City, Guiliang City can vacate a lot of empty houses and fields. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone."
Jiang Shaohua smiled happily and said, "There are more benefits. There are herdsmen from various ethnic groups in Xinliang City, and now there are men from Daliang, living together, and many of them are getting married and starting families, which makes it easier to influence and integrate. If this continues, in less than ten years, the people in Xinliang City will become real Daliang people."
Chen Jinyu smiled and bowed: "Prefect Cai is experienced and well-versed in handling affairs, and Prefect Lu is young, sharp, and capable. I congratulate the emperor for having such capable ministers."
Jiang Shaohua raised his eyebrows and smiled: "I am a wise ruler, and it is only right to have capable ministers under my command."
Chen Jinyu laughed out loud with joy.
Isn't it?
Her Majesty the Empress has annihilated the Rouran barbarians, subdued the grassland tribes, and now even built the new Liang City. Her civil and military achievements have reached their peak. There is no need to wait for the future, now is enough to be recorded in history, and she is the most wise and powerful emperor since the founding of the Daliang Dynasty.
The Daliang court was full of capable officials. Prime Minister Wang Jin was a trusted official appointed by the Empress. Minister Tang of the Ministry of Revenue, Minister Yang of the Ministry of Justice, Minister Song of the Ministry of War, Minister Shen of the Ministry of Works, Minister Ma of the Ministry of Justice, and the Minister of Rites were all old people from the Empress's residence. They were all smart and capable, and loyal to the Empress.
As for the military commanders, Liu Hengchang led the Yingwei Camp, and Qin Zhan led the Qinwei Camp. Younger military commanders such as Tao Daxiao, Tian Sun An, etc., all became the commanders of the garrison. The commander of the border army, General Fan, is now old and is about to retire. Meng Dashan is the candidate to replace General Fan.
Civil officials worked diligently to manage government affairs, and military generals were heroic and brave enough to fight. Famous officials and generals emerged in large numbers, and this was the real prosperity of Daliang.
The emperor and his ministers were chatting and laughing when Lu Cong, the governor of Pingzhou, came to pay his respects to the Empress.
Jiang Shaohua smiled and said, "Please ask Governor Lu to come in and talk."
Lu Cong, who is over 50 years old, has white hair on his temples, but he is still vigorous and energetic. He walks with a steady pace. Judging from his appearance, he can still serve as a provincial governor for at least two more terms.
Jiang Shaohua was particularly gentle to the diligent and capable minister: "I have been in Pingzhou for some time. Governor Lu has been in Pingzhou for more than 20 years and has made this place prosperous, peaceful and harmonious. I have to reward Governor Lu handsomely. If you want anything, just ask me."
Lu Cong replied solemnly, "I was originally a criminal. I had no choice but to seek refuge in the Nanyang Palace. The emperor did not despise me, but recommended me to Pingzhou and made me the governor. I am deeply grateful for the emperor's kindness to me and will never forget it."
"I have done only my duty, and I do not deserve the emperor's praise. I also do not deserve the emperor's generous reward."
"I came to see the emperor today. I do have something to ask for your approval."
Jiang Shaohua asked with a smile: "What's the matter? Just tell me." Lu Cong coughed and said: "The emperor set up Xinliang City at the border, and the young and capable Lu Junshou became the first Junshou. Xinliang City has not been fully built yet, but its reputation has spread throughout Daliang."
"I am not yet sixty, and I am in good health. I believe I am no worse than young people. Pingzhou is now peaceful and prosperous. Please, Your Majesty, send another official to take over Pingzhou. I am willing to be transferred to a remote and desolate place, whether in the west or in Lingnan, wherever there is a shortage of people, I will go there."
It seems that Governor Lu is not willing to live in comfort in his old age, but also wants to make great achievements and compete with the young people!
Jiang Shaohua laughed: "Pingzhou has experienced wars and plagues. Many people died back then, and almost nine out of ten houses were empty. You have been working hard in Pingzhou for more than 20 years. Now Pingzhou is one of the most famous among the 40 states in Daliang, and it can at least be ranked in the top five."
"Are you willing to give up Pingzhou and start over again?"
Lu Cong's eyes sparkled with a strong ambition to achieve great things: "I am willing to do this. Please grant me your blessing, Your Majesty!"
Jiang Shaohua glanced at Chen Jinyu.
Chen Jinyu thought for a moment and said with a smile: "Governor Lu is passionate, loyal to the emperor and patriotic. Why doesn't the emperor give Governor Lu a chance? Let's transfer him to another place first."
Officials in the Daliang Dynasty served five years per term. When Lu Cong was transferred from Pingzhou to another place, he would serve at least five years. If he could serve two terms, it would be ten years.
Jiang Shaohua thought for a moment and asked Lu Cong: "Are you willing to go to Jeju?"
Among the 40 states in Daliang, Jeju is close to the sea, where pirates are rampant, and fishermen who make a living by fishing have a hard life. Every year, Daliang collects taxes, and Jeju is considered good if it can collect 70% of them. If the 40 states are ranked by tax, Jeju will firmly occupy the bottom third.
Without hesitation, Lu Cong responded, "I am willing to go."
It is a blessing for an emperor to have ministers like these who are not afraid of hard work or difficulties and are dedicated to their duties.
Jiang Shaohua relaxed his brows and said with a smile: "Okay, you wait for a few days. I will send an order to the capital, and you can go to take up your post after the Ministry of Personnel issues the official document."
Lu Cong bowed and clasped his hands to thank the emperor for his grace.
With Prime Minister Wang in charge, the court was highly efficient. Two months later, the official document from the Ministry of Personnel arrived in Pingzhou. The new governor of Pingzhou also came to Pingzhou along with the official document from the Ministry of Personnel.
When Lu Cong was young, he lost his wife and daughter, and had only one son. When his son grew up, he passed the imperial examination and was sent to work as an official. The father and son were no longer together.
Lu Cong never remarried. He only had a maid to take care of his food, clothing, and daily life, and a few followers.
The maids had already packed their luggage, and together with the servants, there were only about twenty people in total. However, the emperor specially left a team of personal guards for Lu Cong.
When ministers take up their posts, they are escorted by the emperor's personal guards, a treatment only afforded to the emperor's trusted and important ministers.
Lu Cong got on the carriage and set off with great enthusiasm.
Lao Ji Fuping, ambition of thousands of miles.
Magistrate Cai is open and honest in his work!
A large number of farmers who were good at farming were sent to Xinliang City. Regardless of whether they could marry wives and stay in Xinliang City, it was a good thing to have so many farmers coming to help with farming.
County Magistrate Lu, who was so busy all day that he could only sleep for two hours at most, was very excited. In his letter to Her Majesty, he highly praised County Magistrate Cai's generosity and righteousness, and said that he would definitely learn from County Magistrate Cai in all aspects.
The Empress, who had already inspected Pingzhou, couldn't help but smile after reading Lu Ruohua's letter. She handed the letter to Minister Chen and said, "This is Ruohua's letter. Take a look at it too."
Chen Jinyu, who is already in her forties, is full of energy. She accompanies the driver every day without showing any signs of fatigue. Only a few fine lines at the corners of her eyes reveal some traces of time. When she smiles, she is as bright as when she was a girl.
After reading the letter, Chen Jinyu laughed and said, "This move by Magistrate Cai is really brilliant."
"Guiliang City has been built for more than ten years, and the arable land has been used up, which is quite insufficient. Now a large number of farmers are sent to Xinliang City. This not only supports the governor of Lu and wins a lot of favors, but also solves the marriage problems of some farmers. If these farmers stay in Xinliang City, Guiliang City can vacate a lot of empty houses and fields. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone."
Jiang Shaohua smiled happily and said, "There are more benefits. There are herdsmen from various ethnic groups in Xinliang City, and now there are men from Daliang, living together, and many of them are getting married and starting families, which makes it easier to influence and integrate. If this continues, in less than ten years, the people in Xinliang City will become real Daliang people."
Chen Jinyu smiled and bowed: "Prefect Cai is experienced and well-versed in handling affairs, and Prefect Lu is young, sharp, and capable. I congratulate the emperor for having such capable ministers."
Jiang Shaohua raised his eyebrows and smiled: "I am a wise ruler, and it is only right to have capable ministers under my command."
Chen Jinyu laughed out loud with joy.
Isn't it?
Her Majesty the Empress has annihilated the Rouran barbarians, subdued the grassland tribes, and now even built the new Liang City. Her civil and military achievements have reached their peak. There is no need to wait for the future, now is enough to be recorded in history, and she is the most wise and powerful emperor since the founding of the Daliang Dynasty.
The Daliang court was full of capable officials. Prime Minister Wang Jin was a trusted official appointed by the Empress. Minister Tang of the Ministry of Revenue, Minister Yang of the Ministry of Justice, Minister Song of the Ministry of War, Minister Shen of the Ministry of Works, Minister Ma of the Ministry of Justice, and the Minister of Rites were all old people from the Empress's residence. They were all smart and capable, and loyal to the Empress.
As for the military commanders, Liu Hengchang led the Yingwei Camp, and Qin Zhan led the Qinwei Camp. Younger military commanders such as Tao Daxiao, Tian Sun An, etc., all became the commanders of the garrison. The commander of the border army, General Fan, is now old and is about to retire. Meng Dashan is the candidate to replace General Fan.
Civil officials worked diligently to manage government affairs, and military generals were heroic and brave enough to fight. Famous officials and generals emerged in large numbers, and this was the real prosperity of Daliang.
The emperor and his ministers were chatting and laughing when Lu Cong, the governor of Pingzhou, came to pay his respects to the Empress.
Jiang Shaohua smiled and said, "Please ask Governor Lu to come in and talk."
Lu Cong, who is over 50 years old, has white hair on his temples, but he is still vigorous and energetic. He walks with a steady pace. Judging from his appearance, he can still serve as a provincial governor for at least two more terms.
Jiang Shaohua was particularly gentle to the diligent and capable minister: "I have been in Pingzhou for some time. Governor Lu has been in Pingzhou for more than 20 years and has made this place prosperous, peaceful and harmonious. I have to reward Governor Lu handsomely. If you want anything, just ask me."
Lu Cong replied solemnly, "I was originally a criminal. I had no choice but to seek refuge in the Nanyang Palace. The emperor did not despise me, but recommended me to Pingzhou and made me the governor. I am deeply grateful for the emperor's kindness to me and will never forget it."
"I have done only my duty, and I do not deserve the emperor's praise. I also do not deserve the emperor's generous reward."
"I came to see the emperor today. I do have something to ask for your approval."
Jiang Shaohua asked with a smile: "What's the matter? Just tell me." Lu Cong coughed and said: "The emperor set up Xinliang City at the border, and the young and capable Lu Junshou became the first Junshou. Xinliang City has not been fully built yet, but its reputation has spread throughout Daliang."
"I am not yet sixty, and I am in good health. I believe I am no worse than young people. Pingzhou is now peaceful and prosperous. Please, Your Majesty, send another official to take over Pingzhou. I am willing to be transferred to a remote and desolate place, whether in the west or in Lingnan, wherever there is a shortage of people, I will go there."
It seems that Governor Lu is not willing to live in comfort in his old age, but also wants to make great achievements and compete with the young people!
Jiang Shaohua laughed: "Pingzhou has experienced wars and plagues. Many people died back then, and almost nine out of ten houses were empty. You have been working hard in Pingzhou for more than 20 years. Now Pingzhou is one of the most famous among the 40 states in Daliang, and it can at least be ranked in the top five."
"Are you willing to give up Pingzhou and start over again?"
Lu Cong's eyes sparkled with a strong ambition to achieve great things: "I am willing to do this. Please grant me your blessing, Your Majesty!"
Jiang Shaohua glanced at Chen Jinyu.
Chen Jinyu thought for a moment and said with a smile: "Governor Lu is passionate, loyal to the emperor and patriotic. Why doesn't the emperor give Governor Lu a chance? Let's transfer him to another place first."
Officials in the Daliang Dynasty served five years per term. When Lu Cong was transferred from Pingzhou to another place, he would serve at least five years. If he could serve two terms, it would be ten years.
Jiang Shaohua thought for a moment and asked Lu Cong: "Are you willing to go to Jeju?"
Among the 40 states in Daliang, Jeju is close to the sea, where pirates are rampant, and fishermen who make a living by fishing have a hard life. Every year, Daliang collects taxes, and Jeju is considered good if it can collect 70% of them. If the 40 states are ranked by tax, Jeju will firmly occupy the bottom third.
Without hesitation, Lu Cong responded, "I am willing to go."
It is a blessing for an emperor to have ministers like these who are not afraid of hard work or difficulties and are dedicated to their duties.
Jiang Shaohua relaxed his brows and said with a smile: "Okay, you wait for a few days. I will send an order to the capital, and you can go to take up your post after the Ministry of Personnel issues the official document."
Lu Cong bowed and clasped his hands to thank the emperor for his grace.
With Prime Minister Wang in charge, the court was highly efficient. Two months later, the official document from the Ministry of Personnel arrived in Pingzhou. The new governor of Pingzhou also came to Pingzhou along with the official document from the Ministry of Personnel.
When Lu Cong was young, he lost his wife and daughter, and had only one son. When his son grew up, he passed the imperial examination and was sent to work as an official. The father and son were no longer together.
Lu Cong never remarried. He only had a maid to take care of his food, clothing, and daily life, and a few followers.
The maids had already packed their luggage, and together with the servants, there were only about twenty people in total. However, the emperor specially left a team of personal guards for Lu Cong.
When ministers take up their posts, they are escorted by the emperor's personal guards, a treatment only afforded to the emperor's trusted and important ministers.
Lu Cong got on the carriage and set off with great enthusiasm.
Lao Ji Fuping, ambition of thousands of miles.
