Chapter 167: Ranking of Seventy-Two Counties, Li Qingwan’s Story
A group of officials walked out of the court one after another according to their official positions and status.
When passing Tietang along the way, many officials will express their goodwill.
The officials of Qingshui County...are by no means as incompetent as they appear on the surface. In fact, many of them are secretive people.
For example, that nonsense magistrate.
For example, the county magistrate in front of Tietang now—Lu Zhengqing!
As the county magistrate of Qingshui County, Lu Zhengqing is a sixth-rank official. He is the most powerful official in Qingshui County, second only to the county governor Li Qingwan.
Even Qiu Zhengyang, who is in the fifth rank, is only equal to him because of his reputation in the Supervisory Palace.
In fact.
If necessary, the county magistrate can also mobilize all local supervisory offices and supervise the county residence.
The Supervisory Supervisor and the Second Deputy Supervisor, including Qiu Zhengyang, all nominally obey his instructions.
He can be said to be the second-largest person in Qingshui County, that’s for sure.
"Let's talk?"
Faced with Lu Zhengqing's invitation, Tie Tang naturally would not refuse. He walked into the back of the courtroom with him, found a comfortable courtyard, and sat in two.
Lu Zhengqing, who was half lying on the Taishi chair, looked extremely relaxed and did not put up any airs.
He looks to be about thirty years old, well-mannered, elegant and easy-going. He has neither the seriousness and majesty of the county guard nor the fiery and roughness of the chief county captain.
Perfectly fits the temperament of the official position of Jun Cheng!
No matter when, where, who or what happens.
The second child...is always the hardest.
"If you become an inspector...have you ever thought about where to work?"
Tie Tang looked at Lu Zhengqing, who was concentrating with his eyes closed, and tapped the armrest with his index finger. After a while, he said, "You adults should know."
Lu Zhengqing rubbed his eyebrows and said lightly, "Originally, I couldn't choose the place where the inspector would take office.
But you are at the top of your game, so the Supervisory Hall should give you some face.
You are a native of Yuncheng and a native of Qingshui County. I hope you can stay in Qingshui City.
Worst.
We must also stay in Qingshui County."
Tie Tang's original plan was to stay in Qingshui City and find evidence to deal with the Si family and other aristocratic families.
At this time, after hearing what Lu Zhengqing said, I couldn't help but be a little curious.
The other party had barely expressed any opinions in court before, and Tie Tang could not see through the other party's attitude.
Of course.
Sitting in the position of Jun Cheng, his every move has far-reaching impact and he is not prone to making rash judgments. What Lu Zhengqing does is also in line with his status.
But I have no relationship with him, and I have never had any communication with him in the past. If He Changsheng said this, it would be reasonable.
To say it from his mouth... makes people feel a little unclear.
Tie Tang didn't hide it and asked directly, "What do you mean, sir..."
"Do you know how the seventy-two counties on the earth...are divided?"
"I heard that after the Human Emperor established the world, he personally divided the original land of Kyushu."
"Not bad!"
As soon as the Human Emperor was mentioned, Lu Zhengqing immediately sat up, no longer looking leisurely.
"Today's twelve capitals are actually divided on the basis of the land of Kyushu.
Each capital also governs six counties, collectively called seventy-two counties."
When Tie Tang heard this, he was slightly puzzled and didn't understand what the other party meant.
How about giving me some popular geography knowledge?
However, Lu Zhengqing's next words made him no longer confused.
"The territories and boundaries that the Seventy-Two Counties were originally divided into are completely different from what they are today.
This is simply because various competitions will be held between counties and capitals at regular intervals to determine rankings.
The higher the ranking, the more resources you can get, and even the cities under your jurisdiction will be ceded.
You might as well guess... where does our Qingshui County rank?"
That’s it!
Tie Tang suddenly realized.
The other party wanted to keep him, mostly for the sake of Qingshui County and for the future competition between the counties.
As for the ranking of Qingshui County......
Tie Tang thought about it, from Yuncheng to Youxian, then to Longyuan County, and even several cities near Yuncheng in his memory.
Considering the current situation in Qingshui City...he said slowly, "It should be in the middle or lower position, right? About five or sixty?"
It’s not that Tie Tang looks down on his hometown, but that as a person, you must recognize the facts and not lie to yourself.
Although he has never been out of Qingshui County, he can figure it out from what he saw and heard. Even Tian Wen once said that Qingshui County is a poor and remote place.
Therefore.
He guessed that Qingshui County’s ranking would definitely not be high.
"Hahahaha~five, sixty..."
After hearing what Tie Tang said, Lu Zhengqing laughed loudly, stopped for a while, and laughed at himself slightly, "If Qingshui County can be ranked fifth or sixth... Lu will be worthy of his ancestors.<
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Ranking of seventy-two counties - our Qingshui County ranks seventy-one, just higher than Ningchuan County at the bottom, and is the weakest county in the world.
Because our Qingshui County has always been at the bottom, it has even affected Jiangdu Prefecture’s ranking position.
The other five counties in Jiangdu Prefecture... are not that kind to us, Qingshui County."
Tie Tang lost his mind and did not expect Qingshui County to be so weak.
Ranking seventy-one?
It’s actually no different from being at the bottom.
How could he be so ridiculously weak...
He knows that under this law of the jungle, there is a high probability that the strong will always be strong and the weak will always be weak.
Qingshui County ranks so low...it must be accumulated over the years, not a one-time achievement.
"But why did the court arrange it this way?"
Tie Tang thought for a moment and quickly realized that this was the general trend and the court could not stop it.
Moreover, this kind of fight was actually of great benefit to the court and saved a lot of trouble.
There are natural differences in advantages and disadvantages between counties. This is the innate advantage and disadvantage brought about by geography and personal connections.
Some counties and cities have favorable geographical conditions, good management, and numerous talented people, so they will naturally become rich and powerful.
Some counties and cities have poor territory, rampant corruption, and withering talents, so decline is inevitable.
If there is superiority or inferiority, there will be comparison, and naturally all kinds of disputes will arise.
The territory of the human world is so vast that each county has more than a hundred cities under its jurisdiction, plus the townships, li, and villages under its jurisdiction.
In fact, each county is equivalent to a small Shang Dynasty. The territory under its jurisdiction is too huge, and the number of people under its control is as high as hundreds of millions.
Under this situation, the power of officials in each county will be extremely powerful, and the court will not be able to control all aspects and take care of everyone.
The competition between counties at regular intervals will not only stimulate the development within the county and make all officials have a sense of urgency, but also eliminate many drawbacks.
But this approach has its pros and cons, and an excessive desire to win will also bring about various problems.
Tie Tang couldn't figure out the key point and didn't think about it any more.
The Great Shang Dynasty lasted for eight hundred years and ruled the entire human world. It had its own unique management methods, so it was not your turn to guess.
Seeing that Tie Tang didn't speak for a long time, Lu Zhengqing was slightly disappointed, thinking that he looked down on Qingshui County.
There are seventy-two counties in total, ranking seventy-one. If you feel disdain, it is human nature and not incomprehensible.
"Don't worry, sir. Tie will definitely stay in Qingshui County. The one ranked first will not always be the first, and our Qingshui County...will not always be the bottom."
Tie Tang is steadfast in his oath, and all his words come from the sincerity.
As soon as he had achieved some success, he wanted to help Yuncheng develop. Now that he heard that Qingshui County was ranked at the bottom, instead of showing any disdain, he felt a surge of pride and was determined to make a name for his hometown.
"Okay!"
Lu Zhengqing applauded and praised.
"You are good. I hope you can keep your word. Regarding your matter... I have heard a little bit about it and will do my best.
I dare not say anything else, but at least you are absolutely safe in Qingshui City!"
Tie Tang didn't expect that his wish would come true so quickly.
Although the county magistrate of a county is far inferior to the Taibao, with Lu Zhengqing's promise, he does not have to worry about conspiracy and conspiracy all the time in Qingshui City, which means he is completely free.
Even Li Qingwan has never made any promises to herself.
Although he may be regarded as the so-called genius, in the final analysis... he has nothing to do with others?
At most, I just appreciate you, take good care of you, give you more conveniences, and take care of you a little bit. It is impossible to say that I always pay attention to you and keep you alive...
"Thank you for your help, sir!"
"The county-city competition won't be long. Lu is looking forward to your performance."
After Lu Zhengqing left, Qiu Zhengyang slowly stepped in and spoke in a deep voice.
"Competitions among counties, including our Supervisory Hall and Inspection Department, are actually included, and even people within their respective systems have to compete.
We are both supervisors and arresters, but our positions, authority, and resources are completely different in different places. Everyone wants to go to a good place.
How to go and where to go, in addition to the arrangements between the Supervisory Palace and the court, you have to fight for it yourself.
In addition.
The struggle between the Supervisory Hall and the Inspection Department is one of the highlights almost every time, and I am very optimistic about you."
"So... Your Excellency, the Sheriff and others are all losers?"
Being able to come to Qingshui County to serve as an official is obviously not the result of one's own choice. Who would come to the county that is ranked at the bottom? Isn't this making yourself uncomfortable?
Qiu Zhengyang smiled slightly, "That's not true. We are all locals from Qingshui County. In fact, most Qingshui officials are locals.
Because no one would choose to come here.
Occasionally, there are foreign officials, but most of them are demoted here..."
Tie Tang thought of Su Zian. This inspector was obviously not something that small You County could accommodate, but he went to You County precisely because he was demoted.
"Alas, we are ranked among the seventy-two counties after all, but only demoted officials came. Our Qingshui County has almost become a place of exile."
After hearing the words "our Qingshui County", Qiu Zhengyang also nodded with satisfaction.
"Originally we were ranked seventy-two, but in the last competition, the county governor single-handedly raised our ranking in Qingshui County.
Even though it’s just a ranking, it’s actually quite difficult.
Qingshui County was too weak in the past, and it took me no telling how long it took for the county governor to emerge as a genius.
The county governor at that time was still too young. Even if he was extremely talented, he could not move forward very far with the heavy burden of Qingshui County.
This time it’s different!
Even without your appearance, our Qingshui County ranking will surely improve a lot in this competition.
Of course.
Now with you, we can look even higher."
Tie Tang didn't expect that Li Qingwan had this story. No wonder no Qingshui County official dared to touch her face.
This is not only status and power, but also strong prestige.
Speaking of Tie Tang, Qiu Zhengyang seemed to think of something, and there was a deep feeling of regret on his face.
"You are at the pinnacle. In fact... the Sheriff had a chance to reach the pinnacle back then.
But because he was assassinated, he finally stopped before the Nine Shackles."
"Who dares to take action and assassinate such a talented person as the county governor?" Tie Tang was puzzled.
Li Qingwan is different from me. She does not come from a poor family, but from a noble family. With her outstanding talent, who would dare to take action?
Qiu Zhengyang frowned, feeling quite helpless, "The so-called genius is the most outstanding existence in the world, and it is also synonymous with weakness.
When talking about the Human Emperor, people sincerely admit that he is powerful and that he is the invincible emperor who dominates the world.
When people mention the gods above their heads, they will also feel that they are unattainable and supreme, and they dare not offend them easily.
Even among the other officials in the court, no one would give them the title of genius.
Whenever you mention these characters, you will think that they are extremely powerful and invincible. No one would say that they are geniuses.
But if they can cultivate to that supreme state, which one of them is not the supreme genius?
Being called a genius means that you are still weak and anyone can bully you.
Never rely on your qualifications and talents and look down on the world's heroes. Before you grow up... there are many people who can kill you.
I can't kill you, but I can make you miserable.
Even if one life is exchanged for another, others may feel that they have earned something.
As for the Lord Sheriff, he was killed by a jealous Yuanshen shaman.
The county guard, who had already penetrated the three hundred acupoints at that time, vaguely felt the difficulty of subsequent cultivation.
Her father even knew that the Nine Shackles were prestigious and were not barriers that could be easily broken.
So he made thousands of choices, spent most of his wealth, exhausted all his connections, and even gathered his clansmen, spent five thousand years of life, and finally got a ten thousand-year-old grass of life and death.
The Grass of Life and Death is a rare treasure, hard to find in the world, and its medicinal power is strange and unpredictable. It may help people become gods, or it may make people fall into the abyss, creating polarization.
Moreover, the grass of life and death is limited to a thousand years, and it has no effectiveness at all if it is less than a thousand years. The grass of life and death has been around for thousands of years, and its effectiveness is extraordinary.
If it can take effect.
With the qualifications and talents of the governor, he will definitely be able to break through illusions, leap from the endless abyss, break the shackles of the nine shackles, and reach the peak.
The Sheriff didn't intend to take it at first, after all, the reputation of the Grass of Life and Death was too great, but when she came to the nine shackles, she was eventually trapped in front, unable to move forward."
When Qiu Zhengyang said this, Tie Tang was also deeply touched.
He was also trapped in front of the nine shackles that day. Without the help of the panel, whether he could have reached the top...that's another question.
"What happens next...you can probably guess."
Qiu Zhengyang sighed deeply and continued, "Just when the Sheriff was about to take the herbal medicine, he was forcibly taken away and took it himself.
The person who took action——
He is also a clansman of the county governor, a great witch of the soul!
This great witch of the soul wants to use the medicinal power of the Ten Thousand Years of Life and Death Grass to break through to the secret realm of the witch.
But in the end, he couldn't withstand the terrifying power of the Ten Thousand Years of Life and Death Grass. He turned into a madman on the spot and was completely killed.
In this way.
However, the county guard lost his last chance to reach the top of the mountain, and finally entered the secret realm of witches and missed the scenery of the top.
Afterwards, the Sheriff's father went all out to investigate and even asked me to take action.
It was discovered that the great witch of the soul of his family had signs of being bribed, and that one of his outstanding descendants had left Qingshui County early with his family members.
Until now, I’m afraid I’m still living a good life!”
Tie Tang asked curiously, "Have you found out who is the mastermind behind it?"
"The suspicions of several major aristocratic families have been locked up, but there is no clear evidence and the real owner cannot be found. Moreover, these people are also powerful, so the county governor has to endure it till now."
"It's such a pity that such a great person just slipped away." Tie Tang lamented.
"Humph!"
"There are many more stories like this. I don't know where a similar scene is happening right now.
Even if you have reached the ultimate level, there are precedents of being forcibly pulled down from the mortal world, or even secretly killed.
Is there any perfect place in this world?
Even if it is Chaoge of the Holy Capital, it may not necessarily be safe under the Emperor's feet.
There are too many ways to harm someone.
If you can only be a thief for a thousand days, how can you prevent a thief for a thousand days?
I don’t know when I was targeted by some jealous and jealous people.
You... also need to be extremely careful!"
"I understand!" Tie Tang kept it in mind and was never careless.
Qiu Zhengyang glanced at Tianshi and made some calculations secretly, "Okay, having said so much, just wait... your decision should be made soon."
"If I pass the background check, do I still have to go through the martial arts test and the literary test?"
According to the requirements that Tie Tang had previously learned, only those who are the best can be exempted from the literary test, and they must also pass the comprehensive martial arts test to pass the preliminary selection.
Qiu Zhengyang waved his hand, "According to the rules of the Supervisory Palace, you have no merit and you do have to pass the literary examination.
However, you are also a ninth-rank official registered in the imperial court, and you have made great achievements. You have the reputation of being the chief catcher, so you can naturally be exempted from this requirement.
As for the comprehensive martial arts test...that is even more unnecessary. If you fail the martial arts test, then our Supervisory Hall will not be able to recruit people.
Although you have passed the primary election, the subsequent trials are also no small matter. Whether you and I can serve as officials in the same palace... It also depends on your ability, personality, and character.
This is not something I, or even the Overwatch Hall, can decide!"
"It doesn't matter, I have confidence!" Tie Tang asked himself that there is nothing shameful and he is not afraid of any trials.
The two chatted for a long time, until the sky turned white, and finally the news came.
Qiu Zhengyang walked over worriedly, making Tie Tang feel a little uneasy.
"How?"
"The Supervisory Hall and the Inspection Department are fighting like crazy. I heard that they are still fighting now, and there is no winner yet."
"Then how long do I have to wait?"
"Follow me first. Someone wants to see you. If you can pass this level, you will be basically safe.