Sun Sheng started talking about it piece by piece.
From childhood to adulthood, the speech was extremely clear and the tone was even more ups and downs.
Passing by shops along the way, there were many hawkers shouting and announcing the prices of vegetables loudly.
Xu Wenshu was familiar with prices, and would remind Emperor Jing from time to time that prices were low in the city.
Emperor Jing nodded repeatedly when he heard this, and the important officials accompanying him behind him were all smiles.
Talent, this is the real talent that can manage the world and apply it.
There is theory, there is action, there is practice, and the most important thing is to be gentle and elegant, neither humble nor arrogant. I don’t know how many times better than Fang Zhengyi!
Yang Yingcai could no longer hide the pride in his expression.
Give Fang Zheng a look from time to time.
Fang Zhengyi was quite helpless when he saw this annoying old guy keep snuggling at him with his eyes.
He sounded really good. Sun Sheng's eloquence, including some of his methods, sounded absolutely perfect.
It's impeccable!
There are indeed experts in the Imperial Academy, and it seems that this stumbling block is indeed a bit harsh.
However, as Fang Zheng looked around, he always felt that there was something that made him feel inexplicably uncomfortable...
The same was true for Emperor Jing, who was originally very happy listening to Sun Sheng's story.
But the deeper you go into Xinzhang County, the more people you see, the more awkward you feel.
The people in Xinzhang County... don't feel very good.
Sun Sheng was still talking, but Emperor Jing interrupted, pointing to the people not far away and asked: "I saw along the way, why are many people in the county a little thin?"
"Ah?" Sun Sheng didn't react. He looked in the direction of Emperor Jing's finger and said nonchalantly: "Does your Majesty think they are too thin?...Isn't this what common people are like? When I take office as a new official, , this is what the people I see are like this.”
As he spoke, he suddenly felt that something was wrong with his wording, and he quickly said with sincerity: "This is all my fault. There is still a lot that can be improved in people's lives. I will try my best in the future."
Several officials behind Sun Sheng began to whisper when they saw this.
"It's okay, I'm just a little curious, you've done a good job."
Considering that he has only been in office for a short time, perhaps Xinzhang County was very poor before, and it is normal for the people to be in poor condition. After all, it is impossible for him to have the ability to change the world as soon as he comes.
However, Emperor Jing's question gave Fang Zheng a wake-up call.
He took a closer look at it a few more times, and his heart slowly sank.
This is not just a matter of poor energy and energy...it's more like a state of not having enough food for a long time.
He has seen too many people like this.
But logically speaking, it shouldn't be the case. Sun Sheng is very capable and speaks eloquently.
Moreover, in recent years, grain production has been continuously high, and high-yielding crops such as sweet potatoes and potatoes have been promoted.
Hengjiang Mansion is so close to the capital, and the people should not be hungry. Could it be that they have made a mistake?
Li Yansong, Yang Yingcai, Xu Wenshu and others behind Emperor Jing were chatting happily. Sun Sheng's name could be faintly heard. They seemed to appreciate this kind of capable underachiever.
After Sun Sheng finished telling everything, Emperor Jing couldn't help but praise: "Well, Sun Qing has done a good job in governance. It can be said that everything is in good order along the way."
"The people live and work in peace and contentment, and I feel at ease. It has been a tiring journey along the way. If any of you are tired, go back and rest. I want to go outside the city to see the conditions of the farmland and ask the people personally how the harvest is."
Hearing this, the two officials behind Sun Sheng looked a little ugly and murmured in a low voice.
"I'm not tired of waiting, I would like to accompany Your Majesty." All the ministers responded in unison, but they felt a little helpless.
Who could be so indifferent and go back to rest at this time... Your Majesty's physical strength is much better now.
"Your Majesty, please wait a moment while I prepare the carriage and horses." Sun Sheng turned around and ordered people to prepare the carriage.
Emperor Jing looked at Fang Zhengyi and asked, "How do you feel?"
"I feel... I can't find any fault." Fang Zhengyi said hesitantly.
"In a moment, you and I will ride in the same sedan."
.....
In the sedan chair, Emperor Jing asked again: "Zhengyi, what do you think of the governance of this place? I want to listen to my heart."
"Why does Your Majesty ask this?" Fang Zheng asked rhetorically.
Emperor Jing was silent for a moment: "What Sun Sheng said is reasonable and well-founded, but the difficulty lies in the details."
"You should know this truth better than me. He can perform so perfectly, which is too smooth. And I think the condition of the people in Xinzhang is far worse than that of the people in the capital. Don't you see it?"
Fang Zheng thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty has a keen eye, and I feel the same way. However, I really can't find any fault. The best way is to find a few common people and ask directly. Your Majesty has doubts about why he didn't find it just now." How many people are there?"
"The people from the Xinzhang County Government are all here. If there is really a problem, there is no point in looking for it in front of them. But since you and other dear friends have not seen the problem, maybe I am overthinking it and want to come to Sun Sheng He is indeed really capable, we will go straight to Pingwan County after seeing everything."
....
The convoy drove out of the city and soon arrived near a large farmland.
Emperor Jing led the crowd to dismount. The wind was a bit strong, and the patches of wheat were blown by the wind, moving in unison, which was pleasing to the eye.
Emperor Jing put a smile on his face again: "It seems that this year's harvest should be good, let's go and keep looking forward."
After walking not far, a figure appeared on the field ridge, sitting with his back to everyone. He looked like he was dressed as a farmer.
Emperor Jing winked at Fang Zheng, and Fang Zheng trotted up to understand.
"Fellow, are you a local?"
The farmer turned around, holding a pie in his hand. He glanced at Fang Zheng and nodded: "Yes, is there something wrong?"
"Uh...what are you eating?" Fang Zheng asked, staring at the pie in his hand.
"meat pie."
"If the wind blows, why don't you go home and sit outside to eat?"
"Looking at Maizi's delicious food, I don't want to go back. What's wrong?"
Fang Zheng looked at him carefully again, looking a little confused.
No one can beat him when it comes to fraud, and he has never seen such a lunatic in his long time in charge of the county. How could the farmers in ancient times have such romantic feelings? They are exhausted every day. It is wonderful to have time to rest and still be in the mood to run. Life? He can now be sure that there is definitely a problem in Xinzhang County!
Emperor Jing and others were suspicious at first when they heard the conversation between the two, but many people laughed after hearing it.
An ordinary farmer can eat so well?
Appreciative eyes turned to Sun Sheng.
Sun Sheng also smiled and was a little at a loss.
By chance, this man was sitting on the ridge in the field eating in broad daylight, and his majesty saw him!
As soon as Fang Zheng walked back to Emperor Jing, he whispered: "There is a problem."
Emperor Jing's heart froze, and he looked at Sun Sheng without moving. "Yes, the people under my rule are so rich. It seems that my trip is worthwhile."
Sun Sheng said: "Your Majesty is so complimentary. I still have many shortcomings. Please correct me."
All the county officials who followed Sun Sheng were happy.
But at this moment, Emperor Jing said again: "You all go back first. Zhengyi also has Zhang Biao and Guo Banpan to accompany me for a walk. I don't like it because there are too many people."
The ministers looked at each other, especially Sun Sheng, who looked a bit frightened and felt extremely uneasy.
What did I do wrong to make His Majesty unhappy? It seems not...
Li Yansong and others thought the same way, and their strange eyes suddenly focused on Sun Sheng.
Sun Shengcheng said in fear: "Your Majesty, may I ask what I have done?"
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