Magistrate Xun frowned and stood up, asking: "Which princess?"
"Princess Mingda and Princess Changyu, the carriages have just entered the main street and should be arriving soon."
Magistrate Xun broke out in a cold sweat and thought a lot in his mind. Was it Zhou Man who brought it?
By the way, I heard that she has a very good relationship with the two princesses. When Princess Changyu got married, she even went to see her off.
What is she going to do?
Why did you find the princess?
Magistrate Xun hurriedly led his people out to greet her. Halfway through, he remembered and immediately turned around and ordered, "Go to the backyard and inform the lady so that she can come and greet the princess as soon as possible."
When the princess comes, of course she can't meet her in the front office, as it would be too blunt, so she should go to the backyard, where it's convenient to have refreshments and so on.
Although Yueyang County is close to the capital, it is difficult for the Xun County magistrate to meet these dignitaries, because one county is in charge of the affairs of one county and cannot jump over the hierarchy. His superior is the governor of Yongzhou.
Yueyang is not particularly wealthy among Yongzhou, but of course, it is not poor either.
There are no lower counties in Yongzhou, only Zhongxian and Shangxian. Yueyang belongs to Zhongxian. It is obviously very close to Wannian County, one of the Guo counties in the capital, but it cannot develop.
All because there is a wolf in front and a tiger behind.
Wannian County wants to seize land from him, and Xianyang County, Guo County in Yongzhou, also wants to seize land from him. The two counties want to divide Yueyang County on the spot. God knows how difficult it is for him to survive in the cracks.
Fortunately, Yongzhou does not want to reduce the number of counties if it wants to maintain its style, and Xianyang County is already large enough and obviously cannot swallow up the entire Yueyang County.
Then it will be divided with Wannian County, and it is very likely that it will be assigned to Chang'an County.
Since these two counties belong to Jingzhao Prefecture, Yongzhou will definitely not be willing to do so. Only then can he survive under the influence of the three parties.
If good things happen without him, bad things will always happen to him.
He has never met the princess, and he doesn't know why Zhou Man would invite such an ancestor to come over. Why don't you just come over to discuss things?
How could he still embarrass her when he was an official in the same dynasty?
What's more, your official position is higher than mine, and you are nobler than me. How can you find a backer?
Magistrate Xun thought that the princesses were here to support the show, so in order to avoid any misunderstanding, when he arrived at the gate, he raised a big smile and looked at the three girls who were coming towards him.
His eyes slid among the three people, and finally moved to the one on the far right, and he called out tentatively, "Mr. Zhou?"
correct answer!
Man Bao smiled and got off his horse and saluted Magistrate Xun, "Magistrate Xun is polite, let me introduce you. This is Princess Mingda, and this is Princess Changyu."
Magistrate Xun smiled and saluted, saying, "I don't know if the princesses are coming, but I am not far away to welcome you. Why didn't Mr. Zhou tell me in advance? It's good for me to be prepared."
Man Bao waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "We are going to go on an outing after we finish talking, so we don't want to trouble Magistrate Xun too much."
Magistrate Xun County: "...outing?"
"Yes, spring is just in time. Didn't Magistrate Xun go on an outing this year?"
Coincidentally, he just went there with his family yesterday, but couldn't you tell him in advance that you were going to go outing in Yueyang?
It really scared me to death.
It doesn’t matter if it’s not because of him. Magistrate Xun smiled more sincerely and said sideways with a smile: “The princesses will be invited inside first, and I have asked someone to prepare some refreshments.”
Mrs. Xun also came from the backyard and invited them to have tea and talk in the backyard of the county government office.
Man Bao did not hesitate and directly talked about road construction, "It is not yet the farming season, and labor is being called for at this time. The road is divided into three sections. It will be repaired soon. When the spring rush is over, the new city will also be lively.
By then, the people of Yueyang County will be much closer to Yongzhou."
Not only is it much closer, this royal estate is directly across the road between Yueyang County and Yongzhou City. Most of this imperial estate belongs to Xianyang, Guo County, Yongzhou, and a small half belongs to their Yueyang family. But no matter who it belongs to, this is
It is the property of the emperor's family and basically no one can take care of it.
Therefore, from Yueyang to Yongzhou City, you need to bypass Huangzhuang, but the end of Huangzhuang is two mountains. Oh, the other end of the mountains is Zhou Man's job field in Pucun, which means they are going to Yongzhou.
The city still needs to go around there to get to Yongzhou City.
After entering the city gate of Yongzhou City, we had to pass through most of the city to reach the new city. But now, we need to open a straight line from the middle of Huangzhuang...
Magistrate Xun didn't expect such a good thing to happen. He was refreshed and couldn't help but look at Mingda, "But this land for road construction..."
Mingda then put down his tea cup with a smile and said: "I have already sent a message to the steward of the Imperial Village. There is a small dirt road there for the people, carriages and horses in the Imperial Village. Let's build that road now so that no matter who can pass it in the future."
That road goes to Xincheng."
Magistrate Xun immediately stood up and saluted Mingda, "Princess, you are so kind."
Mingda smiled and said: "This suggestion was made by Zhou Man. If you want to thank her, just thank her."
Man Bao smiled and said: "No, no, thank you. You have paid a lot this time."
Not only would it take a third of the road to be built manually, but a piece of land would also have to be carved out to widen the road. However, she was certain that Mingda would be the one who would benefit the most in the future.
After all, the road is full of her fields, and at the end is her shop.
Magistrate Xun has already thought quickly. This can not only connect the ancient city of Yueyang, which is Zhouman's fiefdom, but also connect the county seat of Yueyang County and the new city. If we go further southwest, that is...
Magistrate Xun looked at Zhou Man intently.
Man Bao was drinking tea without noticing. She moistened her mouth and continued the topic: "Actually, it is best to ask Magistrate Guo of Wannian County for this matter. If Magistrate Guo is willing to undertake a part of the journey, then we can arrange it with Yueyang
The county seat, new city and capital are completely connected."
The road from her fiefdom to the east gate of the capital is not easy to walk. It is only a short distance. It would be a pity not to repair it.
Magistrate Xun almost punched his fist in the palm of his hand and called him his confidant, but he held it back and nodded seriously, "Yes, yes, we have to talk to Magistrate Guo about this matter."
Man Bao looked at him, and he looked up at Zhou Man expectantly.
The two of them met their eyes and were both a little stunned.
Man Bao tilted his head and said: "This is a county affair. Magistrates Xun and Guo should be very talkative."
But we don’t have a good relationship, and we almost became enemies over the land!
Of course, County Magistrate Xun couldn't tell Zhou Man this. He said with an embarrassed look on his face: "Master Zhou also knows that the official position is low. There is a distance between Yueyang County and Wannian County, so it is not easy to talk to him.
Magistrate Guo is an official in the same court, and I heard that he is sitting on the left and right. Maybe you have some friendship with Lord Guo?"
Man Bao and Magistrate Guo do have some friendship. After all, he gave her friendly reminders several times when she was dozing off.
Manbao thought about it, maybe he should treat Magistrate Guo to a meal after going to court to express his gratitude?
but……
Manbao looked at Magistrate Xun and said, "I can recommend them to Magistrate Xun and Magistrate Guo."
Xun County Magistrate:......
Naturally, it is best to discuss this kind of county affairs between the county magistrate and the county magistrate, and do not seek to govern the county if it is not in place.