I originally thought that this trip would be just like taking the customs clearance documents and wandering around like Tang Monk when he was studying for Buddhist scriptures.
Pass Chuzhou, go to Luzhou Prefecture, and go west directly to Liu'an Prefecture.
Keep a low profile on the road, and there shouldn't be any trouble, so things will go smoothly.
As a result, before leaving the city, I saw Zhu Biao waiting at the city gate, as if he was waiting specially.
Zheng Xiong greeted him in a hurry, while Zhu Biao looked around, then Xu supported Zheng Xiong and said to Zheng Xiong.
"have they gone?"
Zheng Xiong was a little confused, his feelings were waiting for him here specially! I don’t have anything worth worrying about!
I have given away my last inheritance to you. How can I be so eager to leave by myself?
"Let's go. Except for the two brothers, the whole family is here. Thank you for your concern, Your Highness."
"If you have nothing to do, I won't bother Your Highness. I have planned a route with my parents and plan to rush to the border of Chuzhou as much as possible today. I won't rush if I'm afraid it will be late!"
"Please also invite Your Highness Haihan."
Zhu Biao was like a dog-skin plaster. No wonder Zheng Xiong was in a bad mood. There was a trace of impatience in his words.
Zhu Biao didn't take it seriously, and didn't pursue Zheng Xiong's disrespectful intention, so he slowly spoke.
"I didn't mean to stop you today. Because my father was urging me, I learned that you were going out today, so I asked you to wait at the city gate."
"On closer inspection, it turns out that you are not fully prepared."
"I, the Marquis of the Ming Dynasty, have all made great contributions to the world. How can I travel in such a shabby way!"
"We have specially prepared a guard of honor for you, and the Kumon Palace has also sent it to you along the way. Don't worry about supplies along the way. I guarantee you a pleasant journey."
Zhu Biao didn't feel anything, and he followed Lao Zhu's arrangements anyway.
But Zheng Xiong is different. If you think about it carefully, you might not think so.
As for the itinerary that was only determined within these three days, Lao Zhu now knows the result.
It would be okay if his family members leaked it out, but if his family members didn't say anything and Lao Zhu knew it, it would be a big deal.
In a life with no secrets, you can only live more cautiously from now on. The signs that are revealed now should be a warning bell that rings in your ears from time to time, and you should take warning.
But what Lao Zhu prepared was completely inconsistent with his low-key personality.
The ceremonial guard and the official documents, the grand trip, although it is considerate, but it is a bit unusual no matter how you look at it.
There is no love without reason, and there is no hate without reason.
No matter how much he thought about it, he could not disobey the order. Zheng Xiong could only accept Lao Zhu's kindness and thank him.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Thank you, Your Highness. I deserve it."
"It doesn't matter, you can bear it, and go on your way with peace of mind!"
It's okay not to say it. As soon as he said this, Zheng Xiong felt an unpleasant feeling in his heart.
"Yes, Your Highness, I will take my leave and return to the capital another day to have a drink and chat with His Highness."
After that, under Zhu Biao's farewell eyes, Zheng Xiong's family embarked on the road to find their relatives.
Zhu Biao returned to the palace to reply, and when he saw Lao Zhu, he also asked his doubts.
The emperor's favor may be considered grand, but it's not to the extent that he made clear arrangements for his party.
"Father, Zheng Xiong has left, and I have come to return. However, I am a little confused. Why are you asking me to say goodbye?"
"There's no need to make such thoughtful arrangements when a whole family is going on a long trip! Is there any hidden meaning?"
Due to information asymmetry, all Zhu Biao could think of was probably to win people's hearts and express sympathy to Zheng Xiong.
If you don’t understand, just ask. As the heir to the future empire, Zhu Biao looked like he was asking for advice humbly.
Lao Zhu smiled mysteriously.
"Do you think Zheng Xiong is capable and what is his personality like?"
"Extraordinary abilities, jealousy of evil, and a man whose moral character may be compromised, but it does not compromise his righteousness."
"That's all right. You think you're capable, and we think so too. Is there anything we can't give you such a free favor?"
"A big favor may make people burst into tears of gratitude, but you must also pay attention to the details. Only by working together can others be loyal to you and not betray you easily."
"You have to learn these things."
"Besides, the big fanfare can also avoid the prying eyes of some young people. Such an arrangement can also show others the relative glory of our Ming Dynasty title."
"Humans! You can't escape fame and fortune. Zheng Xiong's glory is seen by others and can always inspire people to work hard. So even if it's just a show, we have to do it and we can't make people feel cold."
Although Lao Zhu gave an explanation, there were other reasons he didn't say.
Xiaoxiao would definitely be able to block most of such a bright lightbulb, but people with good intentions can only act openly and honestly.
In this way, there is no need to worry about the smallest accidents, allowing people to exploit loopholes and find reasons to seize them.
We are all foxes for thousands of years, so there is no need to hide and choke, let us come over!
And Lao Zhu also didn't want Zhu Biao to get involved in darkness prematurely, so he protected Zhu Biao very well.
Zhu Biao is very obedient and filial, and his behavior is worthy of Lao Zhu's cultivation.
Lao Zhu is extremely satisfied.
So it was not stated clearly.
Through words and deeds, Zhu Biao seemed to understand Lao Zhu's intention and seemed to have gained something.
One is responsible for teaching life gains, the other is responsible for understanding, and they complement each other.
Zheng Xiong left the capital's territory on the first day, and then arrived at Chuzhou's territory.
The planned route was just right, there were no big errors.
But with Lao Zhu's arrangements, this journey was very comfortable.
There is no one who is short-sighted. On the contrary, it has been visited by many people.
The plaque of the Marquis of Medicine is on the side. Anyone who has benefited from Zheng Xiong directly or indirectly will be grateful.
There is only one medical prince in the world, and the people's requirements are very simple. As long as an official is a good official, it is enough to be sought after by others.
And Zheng Xiong didn't mention anything else, just what he did in the pharmacy was not bad.
Now Zheng Xiong also truly feels the feelings of these simple and unpretentious people.
If the things you have done can be remembered and appreciated by others, then this trip will not be in vain.
Duties lie, so even if you are targeted by others, contradictory to others, and become enemies, it is still worth it.
During the short journey, Zheng Xiong seemed to have undergone a baptism in his heart, which deepened his faith.
When Zheng Xiong arrived at the post house in Chuzhou, the treatment he received was also excellent.
It is a single room, clean and tidy. Just by looking at it, you can tell how much homework and effort the people in the post house have put into.
The journey passed quickly, just as Lao Zhu expected, it was comfortable and smooth.
On this day, Zheng Xiong and others arrived at the boundary of Luzhou Prefecture.
Zheng Xiong thought that just like before, he could just enjoy the scenery of the journey quietly.
Unfavorable things happened as promised.
The sky is high and the emperor is far away. The closer to the city of Nanjing, the better the public security and the better the officials do.
If you are far away, there will always be places where Lao Zhu's light does not shine, where you are doing illegal things.
When Zheng Xiong's bicycle passed by, several people knelt in the middle of the road, held up plaques, and loudly expressed their grievances and injustices.
Stopping the road to complain, a plot that I thought would only appear in TV dramas, was actually presented in front of Zheng Xiong in this way.
The guards presented in the ceremony stopped in front of the carriage, preparing to disperse the complainers.
Zheng Xiong was curious, so he quickly stopped a few people, got out of the carriage, and said to them.
"I, Zheng Xiong, have won the favor of His Majesty and have been granted the title of Marquis of Medicine. Why did you block the road and complain?"
Zheng Xiong briefly introduced himself and named his identity.
Seeing Zheng Xiong's young appearance, several people were a little disappointed, but Zheng Xiong's identity confirmed the others, and they quickly continued to kowtow.
"Your Excellency, the Marquis, the younger ones have been wronged. Please give me some help.
We make the decision! "
As usual, Zheng Xiong was confused at first.
"Why didn't you go to the local officials when you had your grievances? Let them make the decision for you, but why did you block my carriage instead?"
This was a bit redundant. Zheng Xiong already had the answer, but he said it anyway.
The answers from the next few people also confirmed Zheng Xiong's guess.
"The Marquis didn't know something. I and others went to the county government office and filed a complaint, but it was useless. Because it was a citizen who complained to the officials, I was beaten up at the county government office first."
"Then it was said that we didn't have enough evidence and the case would not be tried."
"We were dissatisfied, so we went to the government office to complain. As soon as we arrived at the government office, we were caught by people from the county government, sent back, and beaten again."
"I also warned us that there are people from the county government in the entire Luzhou Prefecture. Even if we can sue the governor, it will not be a problem. This time is to teach a lesson. If there is a next time, it will not only be a beating." .”
"From then on, we were also afraid and didn't dare to complain to the higher authorities."
"I thought my grievances would never be undone, but the Marquis happened to be passing by. The younger ones were unwilling to give in, so they wanted to give it one last try."
The thing is simple and clear, just like the people in later generations who have grievances and always want to find a place to reason.
It is not that other places do not accept applications, but there is one very important place, and that is the office.
In order to transmit news in a timely manner, and to facilitate the handling of relations between the prefecture and the county, convenience in handling affairs, and giving gifts, etc., there are also local offices in the prefecture.
In the Tang Dynasty, the imperial envoys and guild halls in the Ming and Qing Dynasties were equivalent to the existence of the Beijing Office.
Some things come from the same origin, and when they are good, they can play a positive role, and they can also greatly improve the exchanges between local and central governments.
But there are positive aspects, and there are also invisible evils.
If a commoner like this doesn't want to interfere with your affairs when he comes to the government office, your fate can be imagined.
The first thing is to notify the local authorities and let them handle it themselves, and they have to handle it well.
But when you get to the place, the result is obvious. It was not handled for you in the first place, and it is even less likely that it will be handled for you.
Moreover, he violated a taboo. For such a head-piercing result, a beating is not bad.
Now that several people can still stand in front of him, it can be seen that the people in the county government are not too bad.
After listening to this routine operation, Zheng Xiong became interested and asked.
"So, what is your grievance?"
Zheng Xiong asked questions one after another, and the mood of several people became more and more excited.
If I am willing to listen to you, then there must be other meanings in it.
But before they could say anything, county government officials hurried over and stopped them in time.
"I didn't know that the Marquis was coming, so I missed the welcome. Please forgive me."
"These people don't know the bounds of heaven and earth. They disturbed the Marquis's car. We asked them to leave immediately."
After saying that, several people walked out from behind the arriving officials, trying to forcefully take away the complainants.
Zheng Xiong quickly stopped him sternly.
"Wait a minute, I have nothing to do, and I just want to listen. I will wait until I finish listening."
"You guys continue talking."
Compared to his words of restraint, Zheng Xiong's attitude was even more uncomfortable. The arriving officials were at a loss and could only watch helplessly as the few people gradually told what happened.
"Yes, we are from the county. We have several acres of fertile farmland at home, and we can live a pretty good life."
"But since His Majesty made him a marquis, we in Luzhou have a Marquis Nanxiong."
"Originally, the Marquis was aloof and had nothing to do with us, but it started from the year before last."
"The marquis's heirs have returned to Luzhou."
"I heard that the marquis's heirs returned to Luzhou and started plundering the land."
"Fertile farmland is the top priority."
"If the business goes well, the worst case scenario is to exchange for another piece of property."
"It's just that the Marquis's actions gradually started to ignore the rules. It's no different from taking advantage of others by taking advantage of others."
"Our fertile farmland was also replaced by it. It is said that we are close to each other and easy to take care of."
"It's just that when we went to look at the replacement fields, it was wrong."
"It's obviously just a barren mountain, but it's said to be fertile farmland for me and others. It's not like that to bully people."
"I wanted to reason, but I was told that the replacement has been completed and cannot be changed."
"The young ones obviously didn't agree, so naturally they disagreed. What happened after that was that they kept getting slapped. I asked the Marquis to make the decision for the young ones."
After listening to the story, Zheng Xiong lost interest.
The same Hou, he is not necessarily better than others.
Besides, if you are not in your position and do not seek to govern, there will be too many miserable people in the world, and you will not be able to manage them.
And this is all Lao Zhu's business. He should kill and bury it, so he won't comment too much.
Zheng Xiong's eyes widened and he said to the officials who came.
"As the parent officials of the county government, I don't want to ask too much about the rights and wrongs of things."
"It's just that serving as an official will benefit one party, and you should also understand the weight of your responsibilities."
"The people have no food to eat and no fields. It's all because of your negligence."
"Since the accusation has been brought to me, I have to give an explanation."
"I am here to ask you if you can provide them with land to live in so that they can make a living?"
I originally thought that Zheng Xiong had something to say about justice, but in the end, a big issue was reduced to a trivial matter.
If you can't solve the problem itself, you will solve it from another angle.
The complainant was somewhat silent.
Somewhat reluctant, after all, it is a field that was once cultivated.
But Zheng Xiong can give a result, and the conditions are much better in comparison.
So they all remained silent.
When the officials who came heard this, their expressions relaxed. This was much easier to handle.
"We can do it. We will arrange fields for them right away and ensure that spring plowing is not delayed so that they can get out again."
Zheng Xiong smiled with satisfaction.
Being tough can only be shown within one's own job.
Now that you are suspended, why are you meddling in other people's business?
Besides, I can't stretch my hands that long.
It would be nice if we could use our existing titles to find a place for them to eat, but nothing else could be done.
Now I can give an explanation.
Seeing that the matter was resolved, Zheng Xiong was about to leave, but was stopped again.
