The official document Xiao Yuan sent to the Ministry of Personnel was not a major personnel transfer, just the promotion of a county magistrate.
A county magistrate asked the emperor to name and appoint him personally, which shocked the officials in the Ministry of Personnel. Someone said: "This Wang Yuanju, if I remember correctly, should be the top three in the imperial examination in the first year of Wude."
"It is indeed this person." Li Zhengfang nodded: "It seems that His Majesty favors him very much."
"Tsk, the first champion of the founding of the country is different." The official's tone was somewhat sour and envious. This is also human nature. Many officials will never see the emperor in their lifetime, let alone value him like this.
"Okay, don't be upset. Their talents are indeed outstanding. In this first year's academic rankings, each one is more talented and knowledgeable than the last. I'm afraid there will be more pillars of the future." Li Zhengfang sighed and asked again : "Has the letter of appointment been drafted? Is there still an official certificate?"
"Everything is ready, please take a look at it." The subordinate official said and handed over the official document.
Li Zhengfang read it carefully to confirm that it was correct, then stamped it with his official seal and handed it back: "Please pass it to Xinghe County."
"Yes." The official took the order respectfully and left.
A few days later, Xinghe County, Jiyang County.
As soon as Wang Yuanju returned to the county government from outside, the county magistrate came to greet him, his voice full of surprise: "Sir, there is a letter from the official department."
Generally speaking, there are signs of promotion. The reason why the county magistrate was surprised was that he was happy for Wang Yuanju. Secondly, since the county magistrate was promoted, he, the county magistrate, was very likely to follow suit.
"Oh?" Wang Yuanju didn't have any trouble. He took the sealed letter and opened it to read.
The content of the letter is simple and clear, that is, the imperial court ordered him to serve as director of Yong'an County in Yizhou, and his position as county magistrate was promoted by the Prime Minister of Xinghe County.
This can be said to be a jump in succession, because Bo Nai, the leader of Yong'an, is in the sixth rank. Generally, when local county magistrates are promoted to the county, they will first come to the county government to record the affairs as a qualification, but Wang Yuanju directly skipped this post.
"Sir, what does the letter say?" The county magistrate couldn't help but ask.
Wang Yuanju glanced at him and said, "Your Majesty asked me to go to Yong'an and serve as the governor."
"What!?" The county magistrate was startled when he heard this, and said with a look of disbelief: "This, this, I thought it was the official record of affairs in Zhongshu. It will take you two or three years to reach the position of chief secretary." , I didn’t expect to be directly promoted!”
"And it was His Majesty who named me!?" The county magistrate reacted and his eyes widened: "My lord, Your Majesty has a bright eye, you have a bright future! Don't forget to lower your rank in the future."
He said and quickly raised his hands: "Congratulations, congratulations, sir!"
"Same joy." In Yong'an in Shu, Wang Yuanju inevitably felt a sense of returning home, and said with a smile on his face: "Congratulations to Mr. Li on your promotion to Xinghe County Magistrate."
"Ah? Is there such an order from the Ministry of Civil Affairs?" the county magistrate asked, suppressing his excitement.
"Yes." Wang Yuanju said and handed the official document to the county magistrate.
The latter hurriedly took it, opened it and read it word by word. Unable to suppress his emotions anymore, he clenched his fists excitedly: "Great! Great! The Emperor is worthy of his wishes. His Majesty is right, as long as the official serves the people, The imperial court will definitely be able to see it!”
After saying this, he bowed to Wang Yuanju again and said: "In the past two years, thanks to your Excellency's administration, only a low-ranking official can have such political achievements."
Wang Yuanju waved his hand and said: "The prosperity of the river and the people's livelihood today are the result of the concerted efforts of the officials at both the upper and lower levels in the county to overcome difficulties. It is not the result of this official."
The county magistrate said with a serious face: "Your Majesty is too modest. Without your drastic measures to lead the scholars, farmers, industry and merchants, Xinghe would not be what it is today."
"Okay, okay, you and I shouldn't flatter each other here." Wang Yuanju smiled helplessly: "Regarding this matter, we should also inform our colleagues in the county so that we can do some handover work."
"What your lord said is that I will make arrangements right away. Congratulations on your promotion."
"We have been working together with colleagues for two or three years, and they are about to leave Xinghe. It is appropriate to get together before leaving, but don't make it too complicated." Wang Yuanju warned.
The county magistrate thought for a while and asked tentatively: "What do you think, Lord Linfenglou?"
Wang Yuanju nodded slightly: "Okay, please arrange it, Mr. Li. No public funds are allowed to be used for this banquet. I can just take my own salary."
"How can this be done? Your Excellency and I share the same joy. Your Excellency is about to go to Yong'an. When you say goodbye, you should feel free to serve as a host."
"No need, Mr. Li is too polite."
The two were polite again. Wang Yuanju was not an unkind person. On the contrary, during his time as county magistrate, he handled all aspects of interpersonal relationships just right.
That night, a group of officials from Xinghe County gathered in Linfeng Tower to celebrate the promotion of Wang Yuanju and the county magistrate. During the dinner, the officials were busy bending down to pour wine and trying their best to please and flatter them.
From the county magistrate to the princess, this is a meteoric rise. As far as the future is concerned, who knows where Wang Yuanju will be in the future. People can't help but fawn over him. Maybe he will still be a big tree in the future.
The atmosphere on the field was lively, and Wang Yuanju was drunk without any surprise, but it was harmless to say goodbye.
Two days later, when the handover of official duties at the county government was completed, he packed his luggage, hired a carriage, and prepared to rush back to Sichuan.
This transfer was not urgent, and he was not asked to take office immediately, so Wang Yuanju planned to go back first. Anyway, his hometown is not far from Yong'an.
But when he walked out of the county house, he suddenly froze.
When he looked around, he saw many Xinghe people standing outside, and everyone was looking at him.
"This is what you are."
Wang Yuanju asked suspiciously, but the people knelt down and started talking in a hurry:
"We ordinary people really can't bear to part with Mr. Wang."
"What will Xinghe County do if you leave?"
Another person said: "I heard that the county minister was transferred from Xinghe, so I came here to see him off."
There is a steelyard in the hearts of the people. If they can meet a good official who is honest and upright, the local people will not love him. This also shows Wang Yuanju's political achievements in Xinghe County.
He was also stunned for a long time by the scene in front of him, and a warm current arose in his heart: "Folks, Yuan Ju has been in Xinghe for two years, and he has also acted inappropriately. How dare you take this big gift."
"Folks, please get up quickly."
When a county magistrate left, he was retained by the people. One was Liu Changqing, and the other was Wang Yuanju.
The officials and soldiers in the county were also a little moved by this scene. After the common people expressed their greetings and cherished words along the way, Wang Yuanju finally left.
After the carriage left here, the people behind it were still waving goodbye.
The servant who was driving the car couldn't help but said: "Sir, I have never seen an official leave like you when he is so young. If this spreads among the official circles, will it be of great use?"
Wang Yuanju's voice came from the carriage: "As an official, if you live up to the king and live up to the people, you have no shame. As for these so-called reputations, what does this have to do with me?" (End of Chapter)
