The next morning, Xiao Yuan and the others came out of the inn and wandered around Xinghe.
The current season is the busy time for spring plowing and farming in Jiyang, so there are not many pedestrians in the county, and almost all the people nearby are working in the fields.
While walking, Xiao Yuan seemed to think of something and asked casually: "By the way, do you think our country's existing post station system is still complete during this journey?"
This is no small matter. In the past, various countries also had inns, but they were only used for the transmission of military intelligence, food and accommodation, and horse exchange for civil servants on the way.
After the world was unified, Xiao Yuan made his capital Chang'an. He once mentioned this issue in the court, had many consultations with ministers, and finally carried out a series of reforms in the post station.
No longer only serving the public, postal stations were added to deliver letters to facilitate the people. At the same time, water stations were added. On the land road, stations could be seen every few dozen miles, thus establishing a huge national transportation and communication system. .
The post station also belongs to the government agency, which consists of post chiefs, post officials, post soldiers and post soldiers.
Just like this, I don’t know how many people squeezed their heads to get in, because it is equivalent to an iron rice bowl.
When Xiao Yuan asked, Peng Shuang said: "Of course it's perfected. This can't be compared with before. In the past, if you wanted to send a message from Chang'an to here, you had to ask someone to bring it along the way. I don't know how long it would take. Even if someone brings it, now The letter may not be received.”
"Now people only need to go to a nearby post station to deliver letters and pay the corresponding postage. Within a few days, the letter will be 100% delivered to the other party. How convenient this is."
"Yes, there is no one among the people who does not praise this matter." Xu Hu continued: "Your Majesty's achievements are truly unparalleled."
Xiao Yuan smiled and shook his head. Of course, letters at the inn are also graded. Ordinary letters are handled by postmen, while official letters will be delivered by dedicated personnel. If they are lost, destroyed, or delayed, you will be held accountable.
Not long after, the three of them came to a street tea shop. After asking for a pot of tea, Xiao Yuan started chatting with the boss as usual.
Then unknowingly it came to the local officials.
There is no business now, and the tea shop owner is idle, but he is willing to talk to someone: "You mean County Magistrate Wang? He is a good official, our parents in Xinghe County."
"Oh? Could it be that the shopkeeper has been favored?" Xiao Yuan did not mean anything.
Unexpectedly, the boss said: "It's not just me who has been favored by Magistrate Wang, it can be said that it is our entire Xinghe County!"
Xiao Yuan was stunned.
The boss continued: "I wonder what Xinghe looked like back then, but since Magistrate Wang took office, the place has slowly begun to change."
"At that time, everyone was exploited by slave owners and could not have enough to eat for a day. After County Magistrate Wang came, he not only gave everyone fields, but also lent them grain and farming tools, and led people in each village to build roads and open roads. He, if it weren’t for him, I don’t know how many people would have starved to death!”
"Look at now. Although we are not very rich in Xinghe, at least every household can have something to eat. This is completely different from before. Who among us people does not miss County Magistrate Wang?"
"Including me, an official came over some time ago and asked what new taxes were added. When I asked about it, I found that there was no such thing at all, so I went to the county government to file a complaint. As a result, after the county magistrate found out, he put those taxes on the spot. The official was dismissed from his post and sent to jail!"
Peng Shuang was stunned for a while after hearing this.
Xiao Yuan smiled and said: "So, Magistrate Wang is indeed Xinghe's parent."
"That's not true." The boss agreed.
Next, Xiao Yuan chatted with him for a while, then paid and left.
Afterwards, they talked and inquired among the people.
At the end of the morning, as the teahouse owner said, Wang Yuanju's political work was loved by most of the local people.
Build bridges and pave roads, open canals for irrigation, benefit the people, be fair and honest.
The common people's private evaluation of local officials is the most true. If you are a corrupt official, you will be scolded to death in secret. If you are a good official, the people will naturally turn to you.
Just like Liu Changqing, he was once demoted as a county magistrate. When he was transferred back, many local people persuaded him to stay.
The morning passed quickly. After the three of them had a simple meal at noon, Xiao Yuan decided to visit the nearby countryside.
On the way, Xu Hu couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, the number one scholar in our Da Qin is really good. The people's words will not be false. Even if there are some lies, it is impossible for so many people to be talking nonsense."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Peng Shuang followed: "What I saw and heard today is enough to explain a thing or two. I think it is better to transfer him back to Chang'an. With his talents, he is really worthy of being placed in this small Xinghe County. It’s a bit humiliating.”
The two of them are not only generals, but also people who have followed Xiao Yuan all the way to conquer the world. Naturally, they hope from the bottom of their hearts that the country has more such good officials. Now that they have met someone who is so well regarded by the people and has such good governance, they will inevitably say A kind word.
In Xiao Yuan's heart, Wang Yuanju was certainly more than a county magistrate, but he had other considerations for him, or a training and appointment route.
That was prepared for Xiao Yu.
He said: "What you said is correct. Wang Yuanju's talent was indeed reduced when he was appointed as the county magistrate. But the county magistrate is also his only way. If he is not transferred to Xinghe County, how can the country see it?" It’s about his talent.”
"Your Majesty is right." Peng Shuang said thoughtfully.
"Okay, let's go."
The spring plowing season across the country is approximately between February and May. It depends on the climate environment of each place. For example, in the southern region, the temperature will return faster and it will be earlier. In Jiyang, it is the third season. month begins.
Spring plowing requires a series of steps such as plowing, watering, harrowing and fertilizing, sowing and transplanting rice. At this time, most of the people in the villages are doing the rice transplanting process. Everyone rolls up their trouser legs and bends down in the paddy field. Children from all families are also helping. Send seedlings.
When Xiao Yuan and the others traveled to the countryside, they saw exactly this scene.
There are endless fertile fields and working people. Although they are busy farming, the faces of the people are filled with happy smiles.
Sow today and reap tomorrow.
If you plant your own fields, you can have a full stomach and feed your children. Nothing can make people feel more at ease than this.
"Your Majesty, when you raised the army, you once said that you must eliminate evil and violence and clear up the world! Let the people of the world have fields and homes! Now, you have done it!"
Peng Shuang's face was rosy and his tone was quite exciting.
"I, have you done it?" Xiao Yuan murmured to himself.
Xu Hu said: "Yes, Your Majesty! There are no more displaced people across the country, and there are no longer hungry people dying of hunger. Our Great Qin is thriving!"
Xiao Yuan took a deep breath: "If the people are rich, the country will be strong, and the people's lives will get better and better. This is my greatest wish." (End of Chapter)
