Zhejiang, Zhejiang Governor's Mansion.
At this moment, Zheng Michang was sitting at the top. After looking up and down at Wang Yongji, who looked like a scholar, he asked.
"You have both the Fish Talisman and the Gao Shen on you, right?"
"Sir, I have them all."
After Wang Yongji finished speaking, he handed the two things to Zheng Michang with great respect.
After Zheng Michang confirmed that his identity was correct, he breathed a sigh of relief, then picked up the teacup on the side, took a sip, and said something.
"Hai Rui, the former magistrate of Chun'an County, is still living in the city. If you don't understand anything, just ask him!"
"I would like to thank the Chief Envoy for your advice."
When Wang Yongji saw this, he quickly saluted Zheng Michang respectfully.
"Okay, now that the work report is over, you can take up your post immediately!"
"I have official business to deal with later, so I won't chat with you any more."
After Zheng Michang finished speaking, he waved his hand and then sent Wang Yong out of the Governor's Mansion.
The moment he stepped out of the Governor's Palace, Wang Yongji looked at the bustling crowds on the street and the vendors selling goods along the street, and couldn't help but sigh.
"It is said that this land in Zhejiang is rich and prosperous. When I saw it today, it turned out to be true!"
After finishing his emotion, Wang Yongji embarked on the road to Chun'an County.
…
At this moment, everyone in the Chun'an County Government Office is feeling quite uneasy! There is no other reason. Today is the day when the new Chun'an County Magistrate Wang Yongji takes office.
In the county government office, several government officials gathered together and whispered.
"By the way, today is the day when the new county magistrate officially takes office, right?"
"Yes, alas, I don't know what the character of this new county magistrate is. If he is like the previous officials, then our people in Chun'an County will suffer!"
"Yes, good officials like Mr. Hai Rui are rare. It's a pity..."
While several government officials were discussing vigorously, a figure suddenly appeared behind everyone.
"What are you guys discussing here? Why don't you go get to work!"
"By the way, clean up the entire county government office inside and out. If you make the new magistrate unhappy, I will never forgive you."
When these government officials followed the call and left, they saw the chief clerk of the county government holding his hands behind his back and gesticulating.
"Yes, let's do it now!"
Several government officials heard this and began to work reluctantly.
At this moment, Wang Yongji appeared at the gate of the Chun'an County government office with a baggage on his back. The government servant at the door immediately stopped him and asked.
"For what?"
"I am the new magistrate of Chun'an County, Wang Yongji, who has come to take office."
Faced with the yamen servant's question, Wang Yongji answered unhurriedly.
"I have met the magistrate!"
When the yamen officer in charge of the door saw this, he quickly knelt on the ground and said respectfully.
"No need, just go in and let us know."
Wang Yongji waved his hand and said casually.
"Yes, Lord Magistrate!"
Seeing this, the government officials on the side quickly informed everyone in the county government of the news.
After a while, everyone in the county government gathered together, waiting for Wang Yongji to lecture the new county magistrate.
Youdao is the first thing that makes a new official take office. At this moment, everyone in the county government feels a little uneasy.
"I am the new magistrate of Chun'an County, Wang Yongji!"
"Before I came here, I had already made inquiries around. The former magistrate of Chun'an County, Hai Rui, was an out-and-out good official. He managed the entire Chun'an County in an orderly manner."
"Therefore, you don't have to worry. There won't be any big changes in the general policy guidelines."
"I hope that you can perform your duties in your respective positions, work hard, and strive to better benefit the people. If there are cunning and lazy people among them, I will not be lenient!"
When Wang Yongji said this, he couldn't help but increase his volume.
At this moment, everyone in the county government was relieved to see that Wang Yongji, the new county magistrate, did not make major changes or make special changes as soon as he came up.
"Sir, please come with your subordinates. The official uniforms and seals left by the former magistrate are over there."
Seeing this, the chief clerk on the side took a step forward and said respectfully.
"Um."
Wang Yongji nodded, and then followed the chief registrar's steps and entered the county government office.
Soon, under the leadership of the chief secretary, Wang Yongji got the seal and ribbon of the county magistrate and changed into official uniform.
"Bring me the Chun'an County booklet!"
After Wang Yongji finished doing this, the first thing he did was to ask the chief bookkeeper to bring to him the account books recording Chun'an County's expenses, as well as relief, land, money and grain, population, taxation and other books.
After Wang Yongji checked them one by one, he breathed a sigh of relief.
The former magistrate Hai Rui not only left no deficit, but also had a lot of surplus in the warehouse!
"Reporting to the magistrate, here is the former magistrate Hai Rui's collection of some cultural customs and experiences in Chun'an County!"
Seeing this, the chief clerk on the side quickly pulled out a pamphlet with a respectful expression.
"Well, bring it to me!"
Immediately afterwards, Wang Yongji took the booklet from the master's hand and opened it.
"I, Hai Rui, am the magistrate of Chun'an County. Below are the humanities and customs of Chun'an County, as well as some of my experience in governing Chun'an County. I hope it can be of some help to those who come after me."
"Chun'an County currently has a total population..."
Wang Yongji was soon fascinated by what he read. There was no doubt that the contents written down in the manual would be extremely helpful in the subsequent governance and would save him a lot of detours!
"This Hai Rui is such a good official!"
After a long time, Wang Yongji slowly put down the book in his hand and muttered to himself silently.
…
Quanzhou, Fujian.
Some time has passed since Yang Zongtai returned to Quanzhou from Nanzhili to take up his post.
Since he was very familiar with the environment here, the work of the county government quickly got on the right track.
In the county government office, Yang Zongtai was handling related official duties.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door. After getting Yang Zongtai's answer, the visitor came in and said respectfully.
"Your Majesty, here is a new notice from the Ministry of Personnel!"
"Oh, bring it over and let me have a look."
Upon hearing this, Yang Zongtai immediately took the envelope from his subordinates and opened it, only to see the following content.
"Now the imperial court has reopened Quanzhou Port as a trading port with foreign merchants!"
"The maritime trade issue is a major matter and is closely related to the imperial taxation! Therefore, Yang Zongtai, the magistrate of Quanzhou Prefecture, is temporarily given the power to adjudicate maritime trade disputes as appropriate."
"In the future, when the Maritime Trade Department officially establishes an office in Quanzhou, the power will be taken back."
After Yang Zongtai read the above content, he couldn't help but frown.
There were two messages conveyed above. First, he would gain the power to adjudicate maritime trade disputes. Second, the Maritime Trade Department was about to set up relevant yamen in Quanzhou.
The power to adjudicate maritime trade disputes sounds very majestic, but the degree of control is really difficult to grasp. If you are slightly biased, you will easily offend others!
If it affects the court's tax revenue, I'm afraid the first person to be held accountable will be myself.
"No wonder recently, many colleagues who joined the government at the same time as me and have not been in contact for many years have been writing to me to express their feelings!"
"It turns out that people got the news about this a long time ago."
It was only at this moment that Yang Zongtai understood the reasons for the matter.
Immediately, Yang Zongtai took out the letters asking for help and threw them aside.
(End of chapter)
