The government offices in Huzhou are no different from those in other counties. They are located in the middle of the city, square and upright, which means everything is stable.
As for the buildings in the county government office, they are all ordinary blue bricks and gray tiles. They are neither grand nor shabby.
Perhaps the only interesting thing is that the plaque on the gate of the county government office here is not like the plaques hanging in other places like "Huzhou County Hall", but is replaced by a gold-lettered plaque that reads: "The laws of nature, laws and human relations".
The sun from the sky shines over, and the six characters shine brightly!
It is said that those who are good at fighting have no great achievements!
Those who are good at planning have no reputation for being brilliant!
Because Magistrate Zun Wu of Huzhou County is refined and capable, there are almost no people in front of this huge county government office on weekdays.
Even passers-by occasionally passed by, taking in the majesty of the yamen, most of them lowered their heads and trotted past. They were like the common people complaining about injustice and injustice in front of other yamen, and it was rare to encounter a few of them in a month.
For example, today the troupe leader was the first one to complain in the first month of this year, and in the end he was unsuccessful...
The sun in the sky gradually sets towards the west.
Without the warmth of the sun, the two government servants holding water and fire sticks huddled under the vermilion door, bragging about one thing or another while waiting for their departure.
Just as the two were chatting in a lively manner, suddenly, they seemed to hear something! Then they stopped their voices and looked towards the street together.
There, at some point, there was already a group of people, carrying heavy objects on their shoulders or pushing carts, hurrying towards the Yamen.
"Hey! What are you doing?"
Seeing these people in such a hurry, the two government officials thought something big had happened! They were immediately frightened and quickly picked up sticks and rushed to the steps to shout at the people.
"My lord, I am here to deliver food!"
Among the crowd, a straightforward man walking at the front shouted loudly, then put the two sacks on his shoulders on the open space in front of the Yamen, and walked back without waiting for the two to ask again.
!
"What kind of food is this?"
When the two government officials saw the man's strange behavior, they looked at each other in confusion. Before they could figure out what was going on, they saw that the people behind them were also imitating the same thing! They put the sacks they brought on the ground and then turned around.
Let's go, don't even say any unnecessary words!
"Is this...all crazy?"
"Quick, go and inform the master!"
The yamen servant was finally frightened by this strange scene, and quickly left one person guarding the door. The other one threw the stick and rushed into the yamen as if he had been stung by a wasp.
Immediately, a series of shouts and screams suddenly sounded inside!
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In the open space outside the county government office, countless people came and went in a hurry, like ants moving. In a short time, the open space outside the county government office had become a world of food!
When Magistrate Wu got the news, he hurriedly walked out. The rice bags outside had been piled up into a hill, standing tall in front of the Yamen.
Outside, there are still people coming here in an endless stream to transport food.
"The human heart can be used! The ancients will not deceive me!"
Seeing everything in front of him, Magistrate Wu walked down the steps tremblingly and took a handful of grain from a squeezed open pocket. At this moment, his usually serious face finally softened.
This is his rule, and these are the people of Huzhou!
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So many things had happened in the city since he arrived, and Xiao Han, who was hiding in another courtyard, also knew very well.
If at the beginning, he was still a little afraid of the enthusiasm of Huzhou people, now he has no reason to hide anymore.
So, following the last ray of the setting sun, Xiao Han and his party also arrived at the county government office.
And his appearance, without any surprise, triggered the worship and cheers of countless people who came to deliver food.
The huge sound even covered up all his words of gratitude, so he could only use the action of waving frequently to pay respect to these lovely people in front of him.
Huzhou County is located in the south of the Yangtze River, and there is no such thing as a curfew, so the cheering crowds carrying food did not gradually disperse until the moon was at zenith.
At this point, Magistrate Wu asked Xiao Han to retreat first and they would not see anyone again.
Otherwise, God knows whether these people would have an all-night party here.
"I've seen all the food outside. I'm afraid it will cost more than 10,000 dan, right?"
In the reception room of the county government office, Xiao Han was holding a tea bowl a little tiredly, and Zi Yi, who was attentive, could see that his hands were trembling slightly.
Also, waving his hands for an hour continuously would be too much for even a man made of iron, not to mention that Xiao Han's body has never been considered strong.
Opposite Xiao Han, Magistrate Wu rested half his butt on a chair. Hearing his words, he quickly stood up and said with a little pride on his face: "It's almost the same number, but we are in a hurry today, and those people outside are just
If the donations from people living in the city arrive in two days from all villages, the amount should be even greater!"
"In half a day, the people in the city alone can donate 10,000 shi of food. In contrast, Yangzhou City, with all its efforts, cannot raise enough 100,000 shi of food."
Xiao Han muttered to himself, and then looked at Magistrate Wu with some admiration: "The magistrate is hiding wealth from the people."
When County Magistrate Wu heard the four words 'hiding wealth from the people', his face almost lit up, because these four words were undoubtedly the greatest compliment to a county official!
"The Marquis is ridiculous! The sage Guan Zhong once said: 'When there is no capture of the people, the people will be rich. If sacrifices are not omitted, the cattle and sheep will be prosperous!' The lower official just did what the lower official should do!
Besides, it is also because of your reputation, Mr. Marquis, that these people donated their money to help regardless of the reward! If it were any other person, I would probably tell the officials that no one would take the initiative to donate food! "
He quickly bowed and bowed to Xiao Han, then slapped him in the face without any fuss. At this time, Magistrate Wu was already happy.
But to be honest, he never thought that things would reach this point!
Because his original idea was just to use public opinion to minimize the resistance to his subsequent use of the grain from the charity warehouse, and then buy back some private grain in his hands.
To think that the people under his rule are so respectable and lovely!
Not only did they create such a huge momentum, they also took the initiative to donate so much food!
In this way, under their leadership, just now, several large households in the city finally couldn't bear it anymore and sent people to him one after another, saying that they were willing to donate five thousand shi of food as a family for free!
With these big heads, including the government offices, charity warehouses, and the voluntary donations of the people, five hundred thousand shi of grain, it seems that it is not too difficult!
