After the cabinet meeting ended, the cabinet elders sent someone to pass the news to Li Chunfang, who was compiling a book. When Li Chunfang heard the news, she lost her grip on the brush in her hand and fell to the ground with a 'clack'.
"This...here, have you got the wrong person? In previous years, the examiners for the imperial examinations were all appointed by the Ministry of Rites? How come this year..." Li Chunfang looked anxious and couldn't even speak clearly.
"Sir, we are also acting under orders. The cabinet has decided that you will be the examiner!"
Seeing that the matter was irreversible, Li Chunfang sighed helplessly: "How come I, a senior official and a young minister, have become the examiner of the imperial examination?"
Just when Li Chunfang felt something in her heart, inspiration burst out, and she was about to recite a poem, she was interrupted by the next message from the visitor.
"Master Li, don't be too depressed! Let me tell you secretly that your candidate as examiner was appointed by His Majesty." The person who came to deliver the news to Li Chunfang lowered his voice when he saw that no one was paying attention.
"What?" Li Chunfang was shocked when she heard the news.
"Shh, keep your voice down."
The visitor was frightened by Li Chunfang's sudden increase in voice. He quickly looked around and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that no one was paying attention.
"oh oh."
"Is the news true?"
"true."
"I, Li, will be your host in the future. Please don't refuse."
"You're welcome, Master Li. We still have official duties to attend to, so we'll take our leave now."
"Walk slowly."
After the person who came to report the news left, his colleagues gathered around him, their eyes full of gloating: "Master Li, what happened?"
Li Chunfang looked gloomy. After a long silence, she responded: "The cabinet has decided to let me be the examiner for this year's imperial examination."
"Hey, don't be too sad. What's wrong with being the examiner of the imperial examination? Those who passed the exam are all your "disciples and former officials"!" Seeing Li Chunfang so depressed, colleagues on the side couldn't help but shout. comforted.
"Oh, I hope so! Colleagues, this is the farewell. In the next few days, you will have to go to the dark room to think about the test questions for this year's imperial examination."
"Master Li, take care of it!"
…
Zhejiang, Zhejiang Governor's Mansion.
Since Hu Zongxian handed over the entire affairs of the Governor's Mansion to his staff Xu Wei, at first the officials of the Governor's Mansion felt that this was a bit inappropriate and had some doubts about Xu Wei's ability. After all, Xu Wei had always been Hu Zongxian's staff and had no contact with him. Too many things related to government affairs.
But later, when everyone saw that Xu Wei not only made no mistakes when handling government affairs, but was even more efficient than when Hu Zongxian was still there, these doubts disappeared completely.
Soon, the disaster relief funds and food allocated by the imperial court were in place. Xu Wei completed the distribution with extremely efficient work efficiency, which aroused the excitement of the officials in the Governor's Mansion.
"This is the last batch of zhezi. You'd better rest more and don't be so tired." The subordinate officer sent the zhezi to Xu Wei's house and consoled him.
"Well, I will pay attention to it. Just leave it there. In addition, here are the completed folds. Take them over." After hearing the subordinate's words, Xu Wei raised his head and said.
"Yes." After the subordinate said, he hugged the pile of papers that Xu Wei had already processed and left.
Xu Wei was born into a large family that was on the verge of decline. The environment in which he was born was extremely bad. When he was a child, his biological mother was kicked out of the house, and the family pinned their hopes for revival on him alone. He did not live up to the family's expectations. At the age of twenty, he passed the examination to become a scholar!
Just when he and his family thought this was the beginning, they did not expect that this would be the peak. After that, he failed the exam six times and failed once. However, in the 39th year of Jiajing, Xu Wei defected to Hu Zongxian, the governor of Zhejiang Province, and became his staff.
Hu Zongxian recognized Xu Wei's abilities quite a lot, and the two often talked about their family and country's ambitions together. Hu Zongxian introduced Xu Wei as a confidant.
"It turns out that this is what it feels like to be an official, to be able to do something practical for the people! Being an official for one term will benefit the whole country."
This was Xu Wei's biggest feeling in the days when Hu Zongxian was away. At the same time, his long-extinguished heart was burning again. He wanted to wait for Hu Zongxian to come back, then prepare to take part in this year's provincial examination and pass the exam in one fell swoop!
At the same time, Xu Wei also secretly made up his mind that this would be the last imperial examination in his life. Xu Wei was bound to rebuild his family's glory!
…
Zhejiang, Chun'an County.
Since the government's disaster relief funds and relief grains were distributed, there have been a lot fewer hungry people on the streets. The porridge shops on the streets are still open, but they only supply a small amount every day, and sometimes they even mix some into the porridge. Dust to prevent some lazy people from pretending to be the government's porridge.
Gradually, the street became more popular, and some small vendors began to set up their stalls. The sound of selling and bargaining could be heard constantly. Public security was also guaranteed. From time to time, a group of government officials passed by on the street with a knife on their waist.
Chun'an County, county government.
After the renovation of the county government office was completed, Hai Rui moved his wife and the remaining property to the inner courtyard of the county government office. This could also reduce unnecessary expenses.
Because there were too many items, Hai Rui and his wife couldn't move them all, so they had to hire a few porters who were moving goods on the pier to move them together.
After moving everything to the county government office, when Hai Rui gave them money, they refused to take it life or death. They just kept saying: "The county magistrate sought justice for the people of Chun'an County. This is Life-saving grace! How dare we ask for money?"
After that, they made a show of leaving, but in the end it was Hai Rui who threatened them with his status as county magistrate to make them accept the money.
…
Today, Zhao Qing, who has been a doctor in his family for generations, was invited to the county government office by Hai Rui. At first, he was a little worried, but later he felt relieved when he heard that the county magistrate came to him to prevent the epidemic.
"Come, Dr. Zhao, have some tea."
Zhao Qing didn't wait long before Hai Rui appeared in front of him and spoke.
"Thank you, Lord Magistrate, for the tea!" Zhao Qing said and bowed to the ground.
"Get up. I came to you today because I want to discuss with you the prevention of epidemics. Now that the flood has passed, epidemics will surely follow!"
"The magistrate has found the right person. My family has been a doctor for generations and has unique insights into how to prevent and treat epidemics." Seeing the magistrate mention what he is good at, Zhao Qing felt a little proud and said quickly.
"Oh, please speak frankly." Hai Rui couldn't help but become interested after hearing this.
"As the old saying goes, after a major disaster there will be a major epidemic! If we want to prevent and control epidemics, we must first separate the sick from healthy people, isolate them with lime powder, and not allow private meetings. The second is to treat those who The bodies of those who died due to the plague need to be buried on the spot."
"If the people do not drink raw water, but only drink boiled water that has been thoroughly boiled, and supplemented with some medicinal herbs, the number of deaths due to the epidemic can be greatly reduced."
"Well, that's very good! It's just what Dr. Zhao said." After listening to Dr. Zhao Qing's explanation, Hai Rui felt that it was quite feasible and praised it.
"No, I, as a doctor, can do very little, far less than what the magistrate did when he prayed for the people of Chun'an County."
"As long as it can benefit the people, no matter how small it is, it is still a big deal! If it cannot benefit the people, no matter how big it is, it is still a small matter."
