Royal Gold Magistrate

Chapter 867 Arriving at Xinzhang

The scale of Shengjia's tour is quite large, so the speed is naturally slower.

It took two more days to reach the boundary of Xinzhang County.

Now that the edict has been issued, the officials in Xinzhang have already received the news in advance.

Moreover, they have already sent people out to inquire about the emperor's whereabouts.

At this moment, outside Xinzhang County, the officials of the whole county have already gathered together to greet them outside.

The leader is Sun Sheng, the magistrate of Xinzhang County.

Sun Sheng was tall and handsome, and he gave people a sense of righteousness and awe at first glance.

At the moment when everyone seemed a little anxious, he was the only one who was calm.

An official couldn't help asking: "My lord Sun, are you not in a hurry when your Majesty comes down? Why don't you send someone back to the city to make arrangements?"

Sun Sheng waved his hand lightly, and said to himself: "No need, I think His Majesty will be satisfied with my results today. It's a pity that the time given to me is too short. If I wait until next year, Xinzhang County will be far worse than today. Don't."

Sun Sheng does have the capital to be proud. Since he took office, he has worked hard to reform the administration of officials and rectify customs.

The Hanlin Academy elected him at the beginning to make achievements, in order to oppose the leniency of businessmen.

And he did!

He once inquired about the situation in Pingwan County, where there are endless merchants, and the chaos of the environment far exceeds that of the outside world.

However, in Xinzhang County, the people have their own duties and are orderly. Once the measures to suppress business are introduced, even the prices are a few points lower than those in Pingwan County.

This depends on the powerful gentry who contact the localities. After all, Xinzhang's main business is in the hands of these families.

Sun Sheng is not a person who does not know how to adapt. The death of Yan Guoan was still in front of his eyes.

At the beginning, Yan Guoan was too dependent on favoring the wealthy gentry, so he suffered the consequences.

So he is not trying to win over the local tyrants, but doing his best to fight!

He often sent officials to inspect the businesses under these family names, and punished them if they found a price increase.

If there are petty officials who dare to accept bribes, or are lax in handling affairs, he will never be merciful.

To rectify the officials and attack the powerful, the two-pronged approach has reaped today's results.

This process is not too difficult, after all, he was transferred from the capital, and he carried an extraordinary meaning.

The various resources behind him are enough to allow him to act on the ground.

This time, after waiting for His Majesty to inspect the two counties, he should be promoted and return to Beijing, and the absurd business affairs should be stopped.

Sun Sheng thought so.

The person next to him reminded again: "Master Sun, why don't you prepare a welcome ceremony for His Majesty outside the city, isn't it too simple to only have these few people standing in our yamen?"

Sun Sheng thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No, Your Majesty regards frugality as a virtue, and this trip is also extremely streamlined, so it's best for now."

"If you do it with great fanfare and flamboyance, His Majesty will not like it."

"As long as the city is hygienic and law and order are good enough, His Majesty will simply go for a walk, and finally he will go to the county government office to check the results of this year. He will not stay for more than two days at most. Don't be nervous."

"The achievements we have made this time are enough to be proud of the whole country! May I ask which county in Dajing can have such a large growth in one year?"

Sun Sheng asked with a smile.

"That's right, it all depends on Mr. Sun's achievements in governance. His Majesty will definitely be very happy and promote Mr. Sun."

"Compared with such achievements, Pingwan County and my Xinzhang are like clouds and mud!"

Outside the city, a rainbow fart sounded.

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There is less than ten miles to go to Xinzhang County.

Fangzheng sat on the horse and pondered silently.

It is rare for the father-in-law to come out. This is a good opportunity to express his filial piety.

After Xinzhang County, Pingwan County happened to have a grand welcome ceremony waiting for him!

Fifty paper flower salutes, red carpet welcome ceremony, ribbon cutting for public welfare projects...Large fireworks event at night.

He had written to inform Yang Fengfan in advance.

Don't look at the old father-in-law who is diligent and thrifty all day long, he's so pissed off!

The emperor likes to watch this, but he just keeps silent. Didn't he always lose his mouth when he was working all the time?

If it weren't for the emperor's status here, he would have to take his father-in-law out to wash his feet...

I just don't know how Yang Fengfan is preparing.

If you don't do this kind of thing yourself, it always feels unreliable.

After another trip, the large army arrived outside Xinzhang County.

Sun Sheng led a group of officials to worship together.

"Your Majesty is welcome."

Emperor Jing raised his hand with a smile and said, "There's no need to be polite, just get up."

Everyone got up.

Emperor Jing looked at it once, and fixed his eyes on Sun Sheng: "You are Sun Sheng? Sure enough, you are young and promising."

Sun Sheng was delighted in his heart: "I don't dare to be your majesty. Your majesty has been exhausted all the way. I have already prepared a lodging place for your majesty. I invite your majesty to enter the city!"

The accompanying ministers jumped for joy.

Especially Li Yansong, Xu Wenshu, Yang Yingcai and other veterans were very happy.

Arriving here can be regarded as a rest for a while, and this journey is almost to the point of falling apart.

But it didn't work. Emperor Jing said to Sun Sheng: "No need!"

"I don't want to disturb the people, so let's change into casual clothes and visit with my clothes here, there is no need to make a big fuss."

Guo Tianyang said in astonishment: "Your Majesty, the guard..."

"The guards are stationed outside, can there be any problems in Xinzhang County? Don't worry too much, Zhang Biao is enough to accompany me."

Fang Zhengyi gently pushed Zhang Biao to the front: "Be more energetic!"

Zhang Biao raised his chest and raised his head, looking extremely strong.

Sun Sheng also said: "Everyone can rest assured, the Xiaoxiao in the city has been wiped out, and the officials are responsible for your majesty's safety!"

The words have already reached this point, and everyone has nothing more to talk about.

You can only change into casual clothes and enter the city.

The moment he entered the city, Emperor Jing followed the officials and his eyes lit up.

Aside from that, the environmental sanitation is really good, and the counties we pass along the way are far less clean and eye-catching than Xinzhang County.

Sun Sheng quietly observed the performance of the others, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

He knew that Fang Zhengyi had a unique style of governance, and hygiene was the most important thing.

Emperor Jing admired him very much, so he naturally had to learn more about Fang Zhengyi's strengths, even if this person had a bad reputation in the Imperial Academy.

But as long as it is good, he is willing to adopt it.

"What about the people in this city, why are there so few?"

After walking for a while, only a few dozen people were seen, and Emperor Jing asked a question.

Sun Sheng replied: "Knowing that His Majesty is coming in these two days, I have already sent someone to inform the people in the city. The people are also afraid of disturbing the holy car, so they dare not go out at will."

"You didn't stop the people from going out, did you?"

"Your Majesty's imperial edict has clearly prohibited restricting the activities of the common people. I dare not make any claims. If you continue to walk in, there should be more common people."

Emperor Jing nodded in satisfaction, he believed that there was no need for Sun Sheng to lie about such matters.

And after a short contact, I feel that this person is still very open, and the first impression is good.

"Okay, then tell me first how you govern the county."

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(Let me tell you, I publish 2 chapters every day, if you only see one chapter...you understand.)