Chapter 984: Three toasts and one term as an official
The attitude and atmosphere of a local government office are very important to the people under its rule! In fact, the people in China have never had high demands. They only ask that the government office can allow them to eat, wear clothes, and be safe. To survive stably is the greatest pursuit.
However, even so, their pursuit has become a luxury product.
When Shen Tang came to Chengdu, he first used his power to intimidate the officials, and then he almost risked his life to provide disaster relief! The people saw the changes in the yamen and Shen Tang's behavior! They didn't understand the truth, but they knew that since Shen Tang When the court came, the policemen whom I usually feared like tigers became amiable! Those high-ranking officials became friendly and approachable to the people.
In the market, there are fewer bullies and bullies. Even if a few appear occasionally, they are directly arrested and slapped by the Yamen! Even those big businesses are frightened by Shen Tang's power!
How can the common people not feel this? The common people have a very simple mind. Whoever allows them to live a good life is a good official! They don't understand the other things, and they don't want to understand!
Before Shen Tang, things involving the yamen and the prefect were taboo to the common people, but since Shen Tang came, even the street vendors can tell you interesting stories about the yamen and the prefect! Without him, in the eyes of the people, the previously aloof yamen has now truly become the parents and officials who make decisions for them.
Shen Tang walked down the stone steps and did not sit at the first table. Instead, he walked to the middle and sat down next to an old man!
The food and wine had already been prepared. Tian Guanhua stood up, held up the wine bowl and said with a smile, "Fellow folks, today's meal is not paid for by the Yamen, but by Mr. Shen himself. Fortunately, Mr. Shen has a rich family. I'm afraid, This meal will eat up Master Shen’s salary for several years!”
Tian Guanhua’s words once again aroused laughter!
"Now, how about we let Mr. Shen tell us a few words!"
"Okay, okay, okay..."
Shen Tang stood up with the wine bowl and said, "Look, fellow citizens, I, the prefect, still have to listen to our general judge?
Lord Tongpan wants me to speak, so I can only bite the bullet and say a few sentences."
Amidst the laughter of everyone, Shen Tang said, "Let's toast the elders present with our first glass of wine!"
"Our Song Dynasty has always governed the country with benevolence and filial piety! Whether it is the common people or the officials of the past dynasties, benevolence and filial piety take the lead! Why is this so?
Because it is these people who have paved the way and stepped down the thorns for us descendants! The predecessors planted trees for future generations to enjoy the shade. Their dedication and hard work are for us who come after us to enjoy the happiness! Moreover, the old man is ambitious and aims for thousands of miles. ! They still have great ambitions and are still working hard for the Great Song Dynasty and their own small family. Therefore, they deserve our respect and recognition."
“Therefore, this first glass of wine, everyone present, here’s to the elders!”
After the words fell, Shen Tang drank all the wine in one gulp! The rest of the people also stood up and shouted in unison, "Respect the elders!"
After a bowl of wine fell, Shen Tang said again, "Second glass of wine! Here is a toast to the children present!"
"They are children now, but in ten or twenty years, they will become generals who protect their country and their country, and they will become high-ranking officials. They are the inheritors of us people! In the future, we will need them to carry our backbone. stand up.
The wisdom of children makes the family and country wise! The strength of children makes the family and country strong! They... are our hope and the source and confidence for us to go through all the ups and downs!"
"Respect, hope!"
"Professor Kong!"
After finishing the second glass of wine, Shen Tang drank loudly, "This third glass of wine, on behalf of the millions of people in Chengdu Prefecture, I, Shen Tang, would like to respect you and all the students!"
"Old professors have been advising students in our Chengdu Prefecture for decades. It is because of you that our Chengdu Prefecture has become a great place for outstanding people! All the people in Chengdu Prefecture should respect you! Students present, this year is the year of Autumn! There will be another year. In a few months, you will represent our Chengdu Prefecture in the battle.
However, before that, I, Tang Shen, want to tell you here why you are studying!"
"Every grain of rice you eat is an offering from all the people! Every book you read is from the hard work of the people! Every bit of ink you write is poured into the hope of countless people! There are Some of you come from poor families, and some of you come from rich families.
However, I hope that each of you will never forget your original intention!"
"In addition to benevolence, justice, etiquette, wisdom and trust, you should learn from the sage's books, you should also learn to be loyal to the country, live up to the king's kindness, and live up to the people! Let alone live up to what you have learned!"
"This bowl of wine, I dedicate to you! I wish you a gold medal, and I wish your fame will be passed down through the ages! No matter where you go in the future, I hope you will not forget that you were born in Chengdu. I hope you will not forget that today's Japan On behalf of the millions of people in Chengdu Prefecture, I present this bowl of wine to you!"
The words made the students present excited! They suddenly felt that in addition to what they had learned before, there was something else in their hearts without even realizing it!
"Thank you, sir! We will definitely remember your teachings!"
Putting down the empty wine bowl, Shen Tang let out a breath of wine, "Okay! After three rounds of drinking! Now, what needs to be said has been said, now everyone is open to eating and drinking!"
However, at this time, everyone present stood up again! An old man who was over eighty years old said tremblingly, "Our parents gave us three glasses of wine! However, it is us who deserve the most. I should give you a toast."
"Which one is thinking about us old guys?
Which one can risk his life for the people?
Which one made us people straighten their spines?
Without the magistrate, there would be no Chengdu Prefecture today! It is a blessing for us to have such parents and officials.
Today, let’s borrow flowers and offer them to Buddha to honor our magistrate!”
"Your Majesty the Prefect!"
In front of the Yamen Gate, the scene was lively and extraordinary! Of course, the most central person was Shen Tang.
As for Shen Tang, he also accepted everyone who came! He poured bowls of wine into his stomach!
This scene, firstly, is Shen Tang’s attempt to win over the people! The people can carry them, and the boat can also capsize! If used properly, these people will become a great help to him! Secondly, it is the true meaning in Shen Tang’s heart. So touched by these people!
When you serve as an official, you should bring benefit to one party! No matter how long he can stay in Chengdu Mansion, Shen Tang hopes that his existence can bring some changes and stability to these people! In the past, he did not have such ability.
However, now that he is the prefect, he not only has such ability, but also has such responsibility.