Li Qinzai was appointed governor not long ago, and he was more like a policeman handling cases with the title of governor. This was also Li Zhi's original intention of transferring him to Bingzhou, not to let him administer government, but to investigate cases and make peace.
But the people in Bingzhou didn't know Li Qinzai's mission. They only knew that the newly arrived and departed governor had done many things for Bingzhou, and each of them was a great good deed that benefited all people and countless living people.
It is no exaggeration to say that Li Qinzai gave the people of Bingzhou a way to live and a future.
Suppress grain prices and raise grain relief to help the people tide over the current difficulties.
By building reservoirs and digging ditches to divert water from the Fen River, Bingzhou will no longer suffer from drought. This future can last for thousands of years.
In his short tenure, Li Qinzai's name has been deeply engraved in the hearts of the people.
Not only had Li Qinzai never seen this scene of tens of thousands of people kneeling down to see each other off, but Liu Asi and the Li family members had never seen it either.
Such a scene was something that even my old man had never seen before, and these people in front of him were the fifth young master of the Li family.
Liu Asi and the others were shocked by this scene, and their emotions were also infected. They all stood up straight on their horses, with expressionless faces, but their faces turned red. They stood upright behind Li Qinzai like javelins, and stood with Li Qinzai.
So proud.
After Li Qinzai was stunned for a moment, he hurriedly helped up the two elders who were kneeling in front of him and said: "How dare I, the juniors, treat the elders as such a gift, which would offend the juniors?"
However, the two elders refused to get up, broke away from Li Qinzai's support, and bowed to him three times uprightly, with respectful and pious expressions, as if they were worshiping the gods who came from heaven.
Li Qinzai used some strength to help the two elders up, then looked up at the dark crowd and said loudly: "Everyone, please get up, there is no need to perform this grand ceremony!"
After Mr. Su stood up, tens of thousands of people followed him.
An old man shed tears and clutched Li Qinzai's hand, which was shaking uncontrollably. He choked and said: "I have lived for decades and have seen many natural and man-made disasters. This year is the most dangerous. I thought I would not be able to survive this year. Fortunately, Li Qinzai
The governor saved lives and gave the people of Bingzhou a way to survive..."
"The people of Bingzhou are very lucky to have the governor of Li. The emperor is very lucky to have the ability of the governor of Li. The country is very lucky!"
Li Qinzai smiled bitterly and said: "The elder is exaggerating. Li just did a few things within his scope in accordance with the emperor's will. There is no need to praise me too highly."
Mr. Su shook his head: "Survive the lives of thousands of families and create lasting merits. What the Bodhisattva cannot do, Governor Li has done. The people of Bingzhou have benefited from the Governor's eternal blessings, but they have nothing to repay. This is a great favor that the people owe you."
As the two elders wept, they knelt down and worshiped again, and the people also followed suit and worshiped silently.
"Will Li Cishi be willing to stay in Bingzhou? The people are willing to write a letter of ten thousand people to the emperor, asking the emperor to serve the people's plan and leave Bingzhou with a clear sky and bright sun."
Li Qinzai helped Mr. Su up and said with a wry smile: "The emperor has another appointment for me... I'm sorry."
Mr. Su wiped his tears, nodded and said: "Yes, for a minister as capable as Governor Li to stay in Bingzhou would be a real disgrace. If Governor Li could be in charge of the court, he would benefit the whole world, not just Bingzhou.
The people of Bingzhou cannot be selfish."
Speaking of this, Mr. Su said respectfully: "The four counties under the jurisdiction of Bingzhou have established shrines for Governor Li, and they have been offering incense and worship for generations. I am old and have no talent. On behalf of the people of Bingzhou, I would like to take off my boots and ask Governor Li to fulfill the wishes of the people."
The two elders came forward and bowed respectfully, then one elder gently lifted Li Qinzai's right leg, and the other elder took off the Qingyun official boots on Li Qinzai's feet.
After taking off his official boots, Mr. Su held the official boots in his hands, raised them high above his head, and showed them to thousands of people.
Tens of thousands of people suddenly shouted like a landslide and tsunami: "Stay, stay."
"The merits will last forever, and the blessings will last forever. Thank you, Governor Li, for your kindness in surviving!"
The boot-taking ceremony began in the Han Dynasty. When local officials left office, the people had no choice but to leave the official's boots to show that the people expected him to stay in office.
This is the highest courtesy that an official can receive.
Amidst the shouts that shook the sky, Li Qinzai looked around blankly, his eyes red.
The water also carries the boat, and the water also overturns the boat.
At this moment, what he heard was the ebb and flow of the tide. Those voices that were most easily ignored by history books were extremely real at this moment.
Amid the earnest shouts, Li Qinzai pursed his lips, bowed to the common people, and did not get up for a long time.
Liu Asi and Buqu were also moved to tears, and they dismounted one after another, pressed their swords and bowed.
After saying a long farewell, Li Qinzai boarded the carriage. The people consciously made way for the road, knelt down and watched the carriage go away.
Li Qinzai sat in the carriage, unable to calm down for a long time.
His soul seemed to have undergone a thorough baptism. Everything he did in Bingzhou these days, he originally only acted according to his conscience, but he did not expect that the people would deeply remember his kindness.
Everything makes sense.
He finally did something that he could show off to his children and grandchildren. When he grows old and has children and grandchildren around his knees, he can tell them stories with a smile. What he tells is the true story of his youth.
Even if there is no brilliance in this life, the only thing is to live up to this life and future generations.
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The carriage bumped and swayed, and after traveling for more than ten days, it finally arrived in Chang'an.
With the familiar city of Chang'an in sight, Li Qinzai sat in the carriage and stretched his arms and back, which had been sore for a long time, and exhaled a long breath: "I'm finally home..."
After entering the city, Li Qinzai first went to the official office of the Ministry of Personnel and handed over the official seal of the governor to the official office. After leaving the official office, he went to Taiji Palace.
It was after noon, and Li Qinzai did not wait long in front of the palace gate. Soon a eunuch came out and respectfully led Li Qinzai into the palace gate.
In Anren Hall, Li Qinzai met Li Zhi again.
He entered the palace to salute, and as soon as he bent down, Li Zhi quickly rushed over to hold his arm, patted his shoulder hard, and laughed and said: "Jing Chu is back, not bad!"
Li Qinzai still said matter-of-factly: "I have obeyed your majesty's edict, and I have been honored to be appointed as Bingzhou. I will reply to your majesty here."
Li Zhi seemed to be in a very happy mood and said with a smile: "I know, I have heard about it, haha, Jingchu is indeed a talented person in the Tang Dynasty. Any errand entrusted to you can be handled properly, especially this time with Bingzhou."
Lisuo, after reading your memorial, I can't help but applaud you."
"Your Majesty is so complimentary. I was just doing my duty." Li Qinzai said humbly.
Li Zhi shook his head: "If it had been anyone else, I'm afraid they wouldn't be as capable as Jing Chu, and they would have been too slow and hesitant to do it, which would go against my original intention."
"Only Jingchu knows my intentions well. This trip suppressed grain merchants, lowered grain prices, and eliminated corrupt officials in Hedong Road, eliminating the major troubles in the disaster year. The credit is not small. I am very happy at this time. Fortunately, I appointed you as the governor of Bingzhou, otherwise there would be no guarantee that a civil uprising would not occur."
Li Qinzai blushed a little when he was praised by Li Zhi. After all, when he first took office, he did not have such a great and noble purpose. He just had the mentality of completing the task.
Li Zhi smiled again and said: "I heard that when Jingchu returned to Chang'an, all the people in Bingzhou sent him off and asked him to take off his boots?"
Li Qinzai said hurriedly: "Everything is a favor from the emperor. I just accept it on behalf of the emperor."
Li Zhi sighed: "The boot-off ceremony... Since I came to the throne, I have rarely heard of local people performing this ceremony. There were a few cases during Zhenguan. Those were all officials who had great kindness to the local area and were qualified to receive this courtesy." To be honest, I really envy Jing Chu..."