There was no big fish or meat in this palace banquet, only a simple meat and two vegetables, including Xiao Yuan's. It was more like a working meal in the middle of a meeting.
In the afternoon, the meeting will continue.
The governors from various places came out one after another, and the conversation between the monarch and his ministers lasted for a long time.
At the end of the day, Xiao Yuan also praised several officials and said:
"Heyang is on the north bank of the Yellow River. Although the folk customs are simple and simple, there are many stories about gods and ghosts in the area, especially in worshiping the river god. According to the custom of some places, the life of a young girl is sacrificed, and human life is regarded as nothing."
"The people are ignorant and think that this will make things smooth. Even in the past, local officials turned a blind eye."
"But Great Qin has abolished human sacrifice a long time ago! Since Heyang is the territory of Great Qin, we will never allow the situation of disregarding human life again!"
"Meng Qing handled this very well, severely cracking down on those who organized the sacrifices, and cleared up this unhealthy trend by setting the record straight."
Hearing this, the governor of Heyang County was overjoyed and hurriedly came out and said: "Human sacrifice, such a cruel, barbaric and inhumane custom, can no longer exist. I, as the governor of Heyang, how can I be worthy if I turn a blind eye?" How can His Majesty's trust be worthy of this official uniform and the people of Heyang?"
"Well said!" Xiao Yuan said happily: "Meng Aiqing not only strictly enforces the law, but also works hard in the governance of Heyang, which gradually improves the people's livelihood, stabilizes the county, and settles the refugees. She is really a model for officials."
In such a great dynasty, the emperor's praise by name is of extraordinary significance. It is not only the hope of further career, but also shows that one has caught the emperor's eyes. This is the most important thing.
It is no exaggeration to say that after this court meeting, Heyang County Governor Meng Yuanhui received a different kind of respect among officials.
He felt his heart pounding and said in a trembling voice: "Wei Chen is scared."
"Meng Qing, there is no need to belittle yourself. You are an excellent governor of Heyang County." Xiao Yuan did not hesitate to speak: "please for the people and care about the people. This is what I, the officials of Daqin, should do. Only when the people are at heart, he That’s what a good official is.”
"Minister, please remember your Majesty's teachings!" Meng Yuan looked serious.
Xiao Yuan continued:
"There is also Huaiyang. This place has experienced a series of wars such as the Central Plains War, the Yanling Rebellion, the vying for hegemony among the princes, and the Northern Expedition of the King's Army. I know this best. It can be said that it is devastated, the people are displaced, and the fields are abandoned. , people’s livelihood is in decline.”
"But even so, Yin Aiqing stabilized the county as quickly as possible. After taking office, he observed the people's sentiments and made in-depth visits. I heard that he often stayed at his desk for several days without sleeping, and finally restored Huaiyang's vitality through unremitting efforts. People who fled the famine returned to their homes, the population increased day by day, and the agriculture and mulberry fields began to flourish again."
"This move can be called the parents of the people of Huaiyang and the minister of the Qin Dynasty."
Yin Huairu, the governor of Huaiyang County, quickly came out and said excitedly: "This is the responsibility that I should fulfill, and it is also the joint efforts of many colleagues in Huaiyang. How dare I take the credit."
He did not invite him alone, and Xiao Yuan's impression of him became even better, and he said gently: "I love you and think about the suffering of the people, but you should not be overworked. You still have to pay attention to your body and rest when you need to."
"My lord, how dare you be so concerned about your majesty?" Yin Huairu's voice trembled, and he knelt on the ground, with a sore nose and red eyes. The emperor's words of concern made him feel that everything was worth it.
"My dear, please heal quickly."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Yin Huairu was not young anymore, in his forties. After standing up, he couldn't help but wipe the corners of his eyes with his sleeves.
Xiao Yuan continued:
"Then there is Jiangzhou. Although it has a large population and convenient water and land transportation, it has not been well developed, let alone the prosperity of Jiangnan. However, after Cai Aiqing took office, she spared no effort to develop commerce, promote market trade, and build bridges. Building roads, providing convenience to the people, and making Jiangzhou prosperous are also good governance."
The current governor of Jiangzhou County is Cai Qin, Peng Shuang's father-in-law. Hearing this, he was flattered and said: "Without Your Majesty, there would be no Great Qin today, no stability in the world, and no Jiangzhou today. These are all under His Majesty’s guidance, how dare I take credit for them.”
The old man spoke very well, Xiao Yuan said with a hearty smile: "The imperial court governs the world, and the local government depends on the superior. How can you be in vain?"
Later, Xiao Yuan named several county guards respectively, summarized their political achievements, and praised them without hesitation.
These county guards were all ecstatic, and those who were not named were filled with envy. Needless to say, the Ministry of Personnel will definitely focus on this aspect in the next official promotion assessment. After all, this is equivalent to the emperor's affirmation.
Where there are awards, there is inevitably criticism.
After doing this, Xiao Yuan said casually: "Where is the governor of Fuyang County?"
"I'm here." A fat official came out of the queue in a hurry, bending down and holding his hands.
He is not very tall, has a fat head and big ears, a sparse beard, and his whole face looks shiny.
Xiao Yuan glanced at him: "I heard that you were in Fuyang, drinking and having fun with some wealthy businessmen all day long, often ignoring government affairs for more than a month, and there were piles of official documents, but you were still hungover from the brothel, and what's more "The imperial court issued an order to deal with people's livelihood and household registration, but you thought it was too tiring and refused to go to the counties and villages to understand the people's conditions. Are you tired from drinking flower wine?"
ah! ? The governor of Fuyang County was shocked. How did your Majesty know this?
His face instantly turned pale, and he immediately knelt down and stammered: "Your Majesty clearly knows that I and those merchants are just here to discuss some trade issues."
"Be bold!"
Xiao Yuan's voice had cooled down, and he threw down a bamboo slip: "Let's take a look at the impeachment of Fuyang Prison Censor!"
The bamboo slip hit Fuyang County Sheriff in the middle and fell to the ground. However, the latter did not dare to dodge. He knelt down and hurriedly picked it up, unfolded it and read it.
You don't know this, but you are shocked when you see it. His various irresponsible behaviors are clearly written in the impeachment letter.
Of course, it was impossible for Xiao Yuan to convict him based on one-sided words. Naturally, he had secretly sent someone to investigate before.
"Your Majesty." Cold sweat broke out on the Fuyang County Sheriff's forehead, and his hand holding the bamboo slip was trembling wildly.
Xiao Yuan looked at him coldly: "I, an official of Da Qin, should work diligently, love the people, and govern impartially. I will never tolerate dirty rats!"
"Whether it's taking a concubine or drinking, I have never interfered in your private life."
"But what is the concept of an official who spends his time in the land of fireworks every day, playing music and singing every night, for more than a month in a row, and never dealing with government affairs!"
"Lazy government is more terrifying than corrupt officials! It also makes the people more angry!"
After saying this, Xiao Yuan said directly: "You don't need to go back to Fuyang County Mansion anymore."
"Guard, beat this man with a stick and he will not be allowed to serve as an official for life."
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Your Majesty, please calm down and give me another chance."
(End of chapter)
