Early the next morning, Cui Xiang came indeed. As soon as he saw Yang Qing, he immediately bowed down and cried bitterly that he had no way to teach his son and was ashamed to be the magistrate of Nanzheng County. He asked Yang Qing to choose a wise man and punish him.
Of course, Yang Qing did not agree, but said that he still had to think about it. Although he had the intention to get rid of Cui Xiang, it seemed a bit far-fetched and deliberate just because of his son Cui Huan's involvement.
Besides, he didn't have to ask Cui Xiang to free up the position of Nanzheng County Magistrate for Li Yu. It still depends on the person's talent and character. If he is really a useful talent with both moral character and moral character, he can accommodate him.
Therefore, Yang Qing asked Cui Xiang to go home temporarily and think about his mistakes behind closed doors, and then deal with it after ten days. Cui Xiangzi was extremely grateful and repeatedly expressed that he would go back and straighten out his family style.
After sending Cui Xiang away, Yang Qing ordered the governor Zhang Shi to be summoned. After Cui Xiang's incident, he decided to conduct an inspection on the family traditions of the county officials in the county.
Because the quality of a place's governance can often be reflected through the family tradition of the officials, he needs to have an understanding of the talents and virtues of the county's chief officials to prepare for subsequent personnel adjustments.
Zhang Shi's official reputation is very good. He has heard praises from others several times these days. It can be said that he has a good reputation in Hanzhong officialdom.
Of course, Yang Qing did not fully believe these words, so sending him to inspect the administration of officials in various counties was also a test for him.
"Do you remember what I said?"
Zhang Shi cupped his hands and replied: "Don't worry, Mr. Fu, I understand your humble position."
"Okay, let's prepare in these two days and set off as soon as possible." Yang Qing said.
"Yes, I resign from my humble position."
One month later, the sound of horse hooves sounded outside Nanzheng City, and in the blink of an eye, a dozen knights rushed outside the west city gate.
But I saw one of the leading scribes pointing his whip at the city wall in front and saying, "Xiuran, Botong, look, we have finally arrived in Nanzheng."
"Yeah, we're finally here." Liu Yin reined in his mount and sighed back.
"I haven't seen Fu Jun and the others for a long time. I really miss them." Shen Da also caught up from behind.
"Haha, we'll see you soon. Now it's good. I can do big things with Mr. Fu again." Liu Yin said with a smile.
More than twenty days ago, Yang Xi and the others finally received an order from the imperial court to transfer them to Hanzhong. The three of them had been waiting for a long time. After receiving the transfer order, they immediately set off from Nanzhong. They really did not dare to delay for a moment. After the three of them hurriedly traveled for days, they finally arrived in Nanzheng today.
"Come on, let's go into the city." Yang joked.
Liu Yin said in surprise: "Wait a minute, are we going in like this? Didn't you say someone would come to pick us up?"
Shen Da also echoed: "Yes, why haven't we seen anyone yet? Where is that boy Zhou Xing?"
"Brother Botong, Brother Wenran, Brother Xiuran, someone is here!"
The three of them were hesitating whether to go directly into the city when they suddenly heard a shout from in front, followed by five or six riders running from a distance. The leader was none other than Zhou Xing, whom they had just remembered.
"It's Demao!" Shen Da recognized Zhou Xing at a glance and said happily.
In an instant, Zhou Xing rushed to the crowd and bowed his hands in greeting: "Brother Botong, Brother Wenran, and Brother Xiuren, we haven't seen each other for several months. Are you okay with the three of us?"
"Haha, you have learned to be polite now." Shen Da, an old superior, stepped forward and punched him, joking with a smile.
Zhou Xing smiled and said, "I've been staying with Mr. Fu for a long time, so how can I get some culture?" After a pause, he added: " Mr. Fu is already waiting for everyone in the prefect's mansion. We'd better go to the city first to avoid unnecessary trouble." Your Majesty, please wait for a long time."
"De Mao is right, I'll talk about it later when I go to the city and see the prince." Yang Xi agreed.
So everyone got on their horses again, and Zhou Xing took the lead and led everyone into Nanzheng City. They arrived at the prefect's mansion half an hour later. Yang Qing was already waiting in the living room. When he learned that they had arrived, he hurried out to meet them.
"Haha, Wenran, Xiuran, and Botong, you are finally here, but you have to wait a long time."
Seeing Yang Qing come out, Yang Xi, Liu Yin, and Shen Da quickly stepped forward to greet him: "Master Fu."
Yang Qing nodded, looked at them one by one, and said with a smile: "Okay, you all are in good appearance and spirit, and there is no acclimatization."
"Master Fu, we are not that delicate yet." Liu Yin also replied with a smile.
"Yeah." Yang Qing said, "Let's go inside and talk more."
Everyone entered the living room and sat down. After a while of greetings, Yang Qing got down to business: "I have already stated the purpose of sending the three of you to Hanzhong this time in my letter, and you must have understood it. But today you guys Here you go, I want to say a few more words."
"Please give me your orders, Lord Fu." Yang Xi and the others stood up and said.
Yang Qingdao: "Mianyang will be the base of my Northern Expeditionary Army in the future. The location is very important. Therefore, Wen Ran, you, as the magistrate of Mianyang, have an extremely heavy burden. In a few days, after you take office, you will start preparing to build the Prime Minister's Mansion. The residences and camps of the army are top priority and you must take care of them carefully."
"Yes, Mr. Fu." Yang Xi bowed and responded.
Yang Qing looked at Liu Yin and Shen Da again and said: "As for Xiuran and Botong, your burdens are not light. Baocheng and Chenggu are also located at key points. One is guarding Baoxie Road, and the other is in the east of Nanzheng." Gate, you must guard these two places for me."
"Don't worry, Mr. Fu, Bao City will be guarded by Yin Ding."
Shen Da also clasped his fists and said, "Master Fu, Da will never embarrass you."
"Okay, with your words, I feel relieved." Yang Qingxu pressed his hand: "Everyone is sitting and talking. The house has prepared a reception banquet for you in the evening. You will have a rest in Nanzheng these days. , casually get to know the officials in the county."
"Yes, we all listen to Mr. Fu." Yang Xi and the others replied.
Three days later, before Yang Xi and the others went to their respective posts, another talented person arrived in Nanzheng. This person was Li Yu, a good friend of Yang Qing who was invited to take over as the magistrate of Nanzheng County.
"Brother Ziyu," Yang Qing shouted from afar.
Li Yu stepped forward and returned the courtesy: "Mingzhi, oh no, it's the Lord of the House."
Yang Qing's face darkened after hearing this, and he pretended to be angry and said, "Brother Yu calls me brother like this on this occasion. Do you blame me for not leaving the house to greet you?"
"Haha, don't blame me if you know it, it was just a mistake of the tongue."
Yang Qing then turned his anger into a smile: "Hey, this is right. There is no need for those false etiquettes between you and me brothers." He extended his hand to invite: "Brother Ziyu, please."
"Mingzhi, please."
More than ten days ago, Yang Qing finally dealt with Cui Xiang and demoted him to Nanxiang for his lax governance and indulgence of Cui Huan. Of course, this was an apparent reason, but in fact, Yang Qing found out about Cui Huan. Cui Xiang had to take the initiative to submit to Xiang's evidence of corruption.
It's just that this matter involved Wei Yan. Wei Yan was responsible for oversight of several military accounts. Therefore, in order to protect Wei Yan's reputation, they were not made public, which also left Cui Xiang some dignity.
The position of Nanzheng County Magistrate was vacated, and Li Yu was transferred to Hanzhong as a matter of course. Otherwise, it would be difficult for him, a former Chengdu County Lieutenant, to arrange an official position, and only Nanzheng County Magistrate was suitable for him.
As soon as Li Yu came, Yang Qing's subordinates were all talented. After they took office, Yang Qing's control over the entire Hanzhong County suddenly reached a new level.
And the positions of Nanzheng County Magistrate and Mianyang County Magistrate are so important. Yang Qing transferred four people from other places at once. Many local officials were actually dissatisfied.
It's just that Wei Yan accepted a big favor from him regarding Cui Xiang. Without him taking the lead in opposing it, the others only dared to mutter a few words behind their backs instead of saying anything openly. Yang Qing was able to successfully complete the project. Personnel transfer.
