Seeing her standard of etiquette, kneeling respectfully and her serious attitude, the two guards couldn't help but look at each other.
At this time, in the study room of the county government office, Zhang Jingrui was looking through the official documents related to official roads and transportation in Lixin County. The county magistrate was standing below, with his hands crossed in front of him, slightly bowed, as if he was waiting for orders.
Just kidding, the dignified Minister of the Ministry of Industry, the second rank of the imperial minister, and the founding father of the Marquis. This time he is inspecting the place, the county magistrate dares not to fawn over him.
"The official roads from Li Xin to various places in Huainan are indeed damaged. It is inconvenient to the people and it is time to repair them." Zhang Jingrui said while flipping through the official documents.
When the county magistrate heard this, he quickly said: "Yes, Lord Shangshu, I sometimes go to the county to report on my duties. It is supposed to be a day or two's journey, but it takes three to five days. If it rains, it will be bumpy and muddy. Okay. During this period, business transactions were also difficult, and there were many delays, resulting in a sluggish market. Your Excellency, you have learned this."
He said this, of course, hoping that the imperial court could allocate some funds. Zhang Jingrui understood what he meant and said: "Don't worry, it's not just Lixin County. The purpose of my visit to various places this time is to solve the national traffic problem. This matter is His Majesty personally approved it, and the imperial court has already put forward a proposal."
"For doing such a great thing for the people of the world, Your Majesty is truly a holy king!" The county magistrate said, and he bowed his hands respectfully to the upper right, and finally said: "Master Shangshu has worked tirelessly for the country, and I admire him for his hard work. to."
Since you are in the officialdom, how can you not be able to flatter someone?
"Your Majesty is naturally wise. As for my official duties, how can I dare to express my hardships." Zhang Jingrui said, directly addressing the topic and said: "But County Magistrate Wei, although Li Xin's people's livelihood development is not bad, but The streets in the county town are really a bit dirty, garbage and debris are scattered everywhere, and the shops and hawkers have no order. If this continues, there won't even be a place to stay, so you, the county magistrate, will turn a blind eye?"
"Yes, it was the lower official who was negligent. Lord Shangshu calmed down and immediately ordered someone to correct it." The county magistrate lowered his body.
"Then let me give you a suggestion." Zhang Jingrui said: "You can recruit some cleaners from the county. They will clean the streets every day when the market opens and close, and dispose of all the garbage. In this way, not only will the county look like It looks like a county town, so it can also support some lonely elderly people."
After hearing this, the county magistrate suddenly felt enlightened and immediately said: "Master Shangshu is still smart and clever. He solved a lot of troubles with just one sentence. I am really impressed."
"Okay, okay." Zhang Jingrui raised his hand to interrupt the flattery and smiled helplessly.
At this moment, a guard asked for instructions outside the door.
"Come in and talk." Zhang Jingrui said casually.
The guard came in, clasped his fists and bent down: "Your Excellency, there is a woman outside the county government. She came from Lu'an County. She said that there was an important case involving tens of thousands of people. She has been rushing for days to submit the letter. Seeing her in such a low position does not seem like she is lying. ,so."
Speaking of this, the guard was actually a little worried. He was afraid of making Zhang Jingrui unhappy, and secretly took a look at his face.
Zhang Jingrui's heart sank and he interrupted him directly: "Where is the letter?"
"It's here in humble position." The guard quickly took it out.
The county magistrate took it with a wink and presented it respectfully with both hands.
Zhang Jingrui took it, opened the thick envelope, and took out the letter inside.
It's said to be a letter, but it's actually more like a dossier.
He took a closer look behind the case. His face was slightly gloomy at first, but the more he looked at it, the deeper his frown became.
Seeing this situation, Magistrate Lixin couldn't help but become curious, but he didn't dare to ask.
After a while, Zhang Jingrui finally finished reading, sorted out the files, put them back in the envelope and put them away, then asked: "Where is that woman now?"
"It should still be outside the palace gate." The guard said.
"Wait a moment." Zhang Jingrui said and began to unfold the official paper: "County Magistrate Wei, I can lend you a pen and ink."
"Oh, Master Shangshu, aren't you trying to offend your subordinates?" The county magistrate hurriedly stepped forward to help sharpen the inkstone.
Zhang Jingrui picked up the brush and dipped it in ink. He thought about it for a moment, then wrote smoothly. After writing one piece, he took out another one.
When these were completed, he put down his brush and checked them one by one. He asked the magistrate for an envelope and pretended to be two letters. Then he called the guard and said, "This letter should be delivered by express delivery to Chang'an."
The guard was shocked and quickly took it with both hands: "Yes!"
"Give this letter to the woman and ask her to take it back to Lu'an County."
"No!" The guard took the order and left.
Minister Zhang Jingrui, his memorials can be sent directly to the imperial court, and if they are delivered urgently, they naturally need to use special channels.
At this time, County Magistrate Lixin was no longer curious, but was shocked. Before he could speak, Zhang Jingrui said concisely and concisely: "I already know about Lixin's official situation, so I won't stay here for a long time, and I still bother Magistrate Wei." Help saddle the horses.”
"Ah?" The county magistrate was quite surprised: "Master Shangshu, you have been traveling all the way, and your subordinates have not yet had time to pick you up, so why are you so anxious."
"Every matter is big or small, no need to say more, just go ahead." Zhang Jingrui said seriously.
"This, yes, I obey your orders." The county magistrate saluted respectfully.
Outside the county gate.
Yu Liang was stroking the horse's mane and murmuring to himself: "Tell me, will this trip be in vain? Yu County Lieutenant has put his hopes on this Lord Shangshu, risking his official position, wealth and life. ah."
Just when his eyebrows were furrowed and he was filled with worry, the guard in front came out, waving from a distance and shouted: "That girl!"
Yu Liang perked up and hurriedly stepped forward, cupping his fists and saluting: "What are your orders, sir?"
"Girl, you are lucky. Lord Shangshu has already read the letter you sent." The guard said.
"Ah?" Yu Liang's pretty face was happy, and she asked extremely nervously: "Then, what do you want to say to Master Shangshu?"
"Here." The guard handed over the letter and said in a serious tone: "Although I don't know what happened, this is the handwriting of Master Shangshu. He said that he wants you to take it back to Liu'an. You must not lose it."
Yu Liang took it respectfully and put it in his arms as if it were a treasure. He didn't forget to tighten it again: "Don't worry, Shangguan, even if I die! This letter will not be lost!"
"Well, then go ahead." After the guard finished speaking, he waved his hand and left.
Yu Liang clasped his fists and said goodbye, walked quickly to the horse, took off the reins, and got on the horse.
She knew in her heart that this trip was right. Although the content of this letter was unknown, it would definitely have a miraculous effect.
He didn't dare to stay for a moment. After rushing to the inn, he exchanged his body as a Lu'an County official for a horse, ate only a piece of dry biscuit, drank a bowl of cold water, and left in a hurry.
Under the starry night, horses galloping on the official road, there are still women shouting: "Drive!!"
