The government offices in Huzhou are no different from those in other counties. They are located in the middle of the city, square and upright, which means everything is stable.
As for the buildings in the county government office, they are all ordinary blue bricks and gray tiles. They are neither grand nor shabby.
Perhaps the only interesting thing is that the plaque on the door of the county government office here is not like the plaque hanging in other places, like "Huzhou County Hall", but replaced by a plaque with gold characters that reads: "The laws of heaven, laws, and human relations". The sun from the sky shines over, and the six characters shine brightly!
It is said that those who are good at fighting have no great achievements!
Those who are good at planning have no reputation for being brilliant!
Because Magistrate Zun Wu of Huzhou County is refined and capable, there are almost no people in front of this huge county government office on weekdays.
Even passers-by occasionally passed by, taking in the majesty of the yamen, most of them lowered their heads and trotted past. They were like the common people in front of other yamen complaining about injustice, and it was rare to encounter a few of them in a month.
For example, today the troupe leader was the first one to complain in the first month of this year, and the lawsuit was not successful in the end...
The sun in the sky gradually sets towards the west.
Without the warmth of the sun, the two government servants holding water and fire sticks huddled under the vermilion door, bragging about one thing or another while waiting for their departure.
Just when the two of them were chatting in a lively manner, suddenly, they seemed to hear something! Then they all stopped their voices and looked towards the street together.
There, at some point, there was already a group of people, carrying heavy objects on their shoulders or pushing carts, hurrying towards the Yamen.
"Hey! What are you doing?"
Seeing these people rushing around, the two government officials thought something big had happened! He was immediately shocked, picked up the stick, rushed to the steps and shouted at those people.
"My lord, I am here to deliver food!"
Among the crowd, a straightforward man walking at the front shouted loudly, then put the two sacks on his shoulders on the open space in front of the Yamen, and walked back without waiting for the two to ask again. !
"What kind of food is this?"
When the two government officials saw the man's strange behavior, they looked at each other in confusion. Before they could figure out what was going on, they saw that the people behind them were also imitating the same thing! He put the sack he brought on the ground, then turned around and left without saying a single unnecessary word!
"Is this...all crazy?"
"Quick, go and inform the master!"
The yamen servant was finally frightened by this strange scene, and quickly left one person guarding the door. The other one threw the stick and rushed into the yamen as if he had been stung by a wasp.
Then a series of shouts suddenly sounded inside!
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In the open space outside the county government office, countless people came and went in a hurry, like ants moving. In a short time, the open space outside the county government office had become a world of food!
When Magistrate Wu got the news, he hurriedly walked out. The rice bags outside had been piled into a hill, standing tall in front of the Yamen.
Outside, there are still people transporting food here in an endless stream.
"The human heart can be used! The ancients will not deceive me!"
Seeing everything in front of him, Magistrate Wu walked down the steps tremblingly and took a handful of grain from a squeezed open pocket. At this moment, his usually serious face finally softened.
This is his rule, and these are the people of Huzhou!
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So many things had happened in the city since he came, and Xiao Han, who was hiding in another courtyard, also knew very well.
If at the beginning, he was still a little afraid of the enthusiasm of Huzhou people, now it is reasonable and reasonable, and he has no reason to continue hiding.
So, following the last rays of the setting sun, Xiao Han and his party also arrived at the county government office.
And his appearance, without any surprise, triggered the worship and cheers of countless people who came to deliver food.
The huge sound even covered up all his words of gratitude, so he could only use the action of waving frequently to pay respect to these lovely people in front of him.
Huzhou County is located in the south of the Yangtze River, and there is no curfew, so the cheering crowds transporting food did not gradually disperse until the moon was high.
At this point, Magistrate Wu asked Xiao Han to retreat first, without them seeing anyone again.
Otherwise, God knows whether these people would have an all-night party here.
"I've seen all the food outside. I'm afraid it will cost more than 10,000 dan, right?"
In the reception room of the county government office, Xiao Han was holding a tea bowl a little tiredly, and Zi Yi, who was attentive, could see that his hands were trembling slightly.
Also, waving his hand for an hour continuously would be too much for even a person made of iron, not to mention that Xiao Han's body has never been considered strong.
Opposite Xiao Han, Magistrate Wu was half-butt on the chair. When he heard what he said, he stood up quickly, but with a little pride on his face, he said: "It's almost the same number, but we are in a hurry today, and those people outside are... If the donations from people living in the city arrive in two days and the donations from each village arrive, the amount should be even greater!"
"In half a day, the people in the city alone can donate 10,000 shi of food. In contrast, Yangzhou City, with all its efforts, cannot raise enough 100,000 shi of food."
Xiao Han muttered to himself, and then looked at Magistrate Wu with some admiration: "The magistrate is hiding wealth from the people."
When County Magistrate Wu heard the four words 'hiding wealth from the people', his face almost lit up, because these four words were undoubtedly the greatest compliment to a county official!
"The Marquis is ridiculous! The sage Guan Zhong once said: 'When there is no capture of the people, the people will be rich. If sacrifices are not taken, the cattle and sheep will be prosperous!' The lower official just did what the lower official should do!
Besides, it is also because of your reputation, Lord Marquis, that these people have donated their money to help regardless of remuneration! If it were any other person, no one would take the initiative to donate food even if the official kept talking! "
He quickly bowed and bowed to Xiao Han, then slapped him in the face without any fuss. At this time, Magistrate Wu was already happy.
But to be honest, he never thought that things would reach this point!
Because his original idea was just to use public opinion to minimize the resistance to his subsequent use of free warehouse grain, and then buy back some private grain in his hands.
To think that the people under his rule are so respectable and lovely!
Not only did they create such a huge momentum, they also took the initiative to donate so much food!
In this way, under their leadership, just now, several big families in the city finally couldn't bear it anymore and sent people to him one after another, saying that they were willing to donate five thousand shi of food as a family for free!
With these big heads, including the government offices, charity warehouses, and the voluntary donations of the people, half a million shi of food seems to be not too difficult!
