In the huge Anshui County, most people are busy.
Among the scholars of different ages in the government school, Xu Mo, who was slender and graceful in writing, stopped writing and looked up to the east.
Leisurely in the room, Zheng Ruqian was chatting and laughing with shopkeeper Hao. Zheng Ruqian, who was drinking tea, paused and tilted his head slightly.
In the small courtyard of Hairpin Hua, Fang Heng and eight servants held up their wood-chopping knives. Fang Heng, who was making the wind with the knife, aimed it due east and chopped it down fiercely.
In Wen's Medical Clinic, Wen Zhiyun, who was welcoming the third guest, retracted the three fingers that he used to feel his pulse and glanced at the east gate of Fucheng.
In the courtyard of the Wang family, Chang Yan, who was playing chess with Wang Fufeng, made the most crucial move and raised his lips, "That's almost it."
Just when the servant came to report, "Master, the Anshui County Sheriff has arrived at the east gate of the city. The Liu family, the Sun family, the Wu family, the Bian family and other aristocratic families have already got on the carriage and went to greet him."
Although strong dragons do not suppress local snakes, the people do not fight with officials, especially the gentry family, who are basically unwilling to antagonize local officials.
Wang Fufeng has always been dismissive of this kind of "collusion", but he still had to go today, not only for the sake of everyone in the Wang family, but also for the sake of his close friends.
Without hesitation, the frail young man stood up and waved his sleeves with one hand, "Let's go together to greet the Lord Sheriff."
After taking two steps, he saw that Chang Yan hadn't moved and raised his eyebrows again, "What, are you scared?"
The ten-year-old boy immediately laughed.
The brothers have made so many preparations and are already ready to go, how could they be afraid.
"I'm afraid that my brothers will blame me for watching the excitement alone." Chang Yan tilted his head and smiled, then stepped up to follow.
The carriage bumped all the way, and soon it arrived at the east gate of Anshui County. The squire family had already been waiting. When they saw the Wang family's carriage, some snorted and some curled their lips.
Among them, the Sun family reacted the most, first with anger, then quickly glanced at the gradually enlarging motorcade, and then turned to pride, like wild porcupines waiting for their master's support.
Wang Fufeng pretended not to see it and was helped out of the carriage.
Chang Yan followed closely.
That is to say, just as his feet touched the ground, there was a sudden earthquake in the east direction of the city, and a convoy of seven or eight carriages came speeding towards them.
Because the speed was so fast, when it stopped, all the squires present had a mouthful of ashes.
Wang Fufeng had the foresight to cover his cheeks with his wide sleeves, and also covered Chang Yan's face.
After the dust dissipated, he winked at Chang Yan and said, "Don't forget to tell your brother that I protected your mouth."
Long banquet, "..."
He turned his head speechlessly and looked at the carriage team that revealed their whereabouts.
Several aristocratic families had already gathered in front of the first carriage, and they all bowed their hands in greeting, "Your Majesty, it has been a hard journey."
But there was no movement in the carriage.
Several major families looked at each other in confusion and bowed again.
Still no movement.
The Sun family members couldn't bear it any longer, so they carefully opened a corner of the carriage, relying on their twists and turns of relatives.
There was no majestic county magistrate's official robe, nor was there a middle-aged face with a beard, only a fat baby sleeping soundly, with its lotus-knotted arms stretched out, drooling unscrupulously.
The head of the Sun family trembled in fright, quickly retracted his finger, and looked repeatedly for the other carriages.
After a while, the third carriage finally made a noise, and a middle-aged man in his thirties got out of the carriage.
He was wearing the official uniform of Anshui County Sheriff. He was eight feet tall and had a handsome face, but his skin was slightly darker and his lips were covered with a short, stiff beard, making him look quite majestic and cold.
"I've seen you, sir." Several aristocratic families bowed down again.
The Anshui County Sheriff didn't say anything, just nodded slightly, and finally landed on Wang Fufeng, presumably wondering why this man was so disrespectful.
The young man smiled softly, and bowed his arms flexibly, "I have seen you, sir. You have worked hard all the way."
It was in sharp contrast to the clumsy middle-aged and elderly family owner next to him.
Anshui County raised his eyebrows, his eyes moved to Chang Yan, and a "chuan" suddenly formed between his eyebrows.
Wang Fufeng thought he was displeased, so he stepped in front of Chang Yan and explained softly, "My brother is young and ignorant, making adults laugh."
This was originally a title following Xu Mo, but Anshui County Sheriff misunderstood it as "Chang Yan is a child of the Wang family."
The man's frown slowly relaxed and he exhaled a breath.
He said, how could there be a familiar child in this remote Anshui County? It seemed that he had seen him in Fengjing before, but he couldn't remember the details.
He must have been in the car for too long and had an illusion.
Anshui County Sheriff turned his attention back to the other aristocratic families, "You don't need to be polite. He is new here. I hope you will cooperate with me for the next three years."
They are all old friends. They don't cooperate or not. We just look up and meet each other in Anshui County, just give each other convenience.
The only one I look forward to is the head of the Sun family.
He couldn't even wait to be alone, so he went straight out of the queue and said, "The common people have arranged a banquet at Youran House to welcome you and wash away your dust. I also hope that you will show your respect and taste the local specialties."
Sheriff He's expression paused, as if he was hesitating, but he quickly made a decision, "Then I'll trouble Mr. Sun."
Some of the other families were shocked, some were annoyed that the Sun family was in the limelight, and some were just watching from the sidelines.
Wang Fufeng whispered in Chang Yan's ear, "The Sun family can't wait."
Sheriff He also noticed it, so he hesitated slightly.
But he also agreed to the Sun family's banquet, which showed that he was willing to wait.
Can't wait...to deal with Fang Heng.
Chang Yan raised the corners of his mouth and stood there without moving.
On the other hand, as the He family's carriage convoy slowly moved forward, he could smell the fragrance of milk on the first carriage and the scent of powder on the second carriage.
Chang Yan stared at Governor He's broad back and smiled thoughtfully.
After all, only the Sun family went to the reception banquet in Youranju.
I don’t know what they discussed, but I only know that the next day, Sheriff He abolished many of the regulations left by the previous governor with a wave of his hand, and at the same time added some new regulations.
For example, the city entry tax that was exempted in Xieyang County has returned.
For example, the inspection of entry and exit in Fucheng has become more and more strict. In the past, it was enough to just look at the place of residence, but now you have to interrogate three generations of ancestors and search for packages.
On the surface, the people did not dare to speak, but in reality they were full of complaints. Especially Bian Wenxuan, who almost jumped up with anger. He submitted applications several times to have an interview with Governor He.
The Lord Sheriff remained silent, neither agreeing nor rejecting, then turned around to write a letter and went to Bian's house.
Poor Bian County Magistrate finally loved his people like a son, but after being scolded by his parents, he stopped.
But he was unwilling to see the county's population decrease, so he simply asked Wang Xi to find Xu Mo and ask him to fulfill his previous promise.
"Our adults have said that Mr. Xu will not ignore the affairs of Xieyang County." Wang Xi said while feeling ashamed. "Originally, Xieyang County was poor. Tax-free entry and exit attracted many businessmen to settle down. Now that taxes have been re-collected, many businessmen Everyone is clamoring to move away.”
Consumption drives the economy, and the economy drives development.
Without these businessmen, there would be no attractive environment. Without an environment, it would naturally not be able to attract residents. If this continues, Xieyang County will sooner or later become a pauper county.
