Chapter 135: Liaozhou should be the best in Hedong
On this day, the streets of Liaozhou City were deserted.
The excitement is comparable to that of the Lantern Festival.
But the scale of the decoration is several levels lower than that on the Lantern Festival.
There is only a twenty- to thirty-meter-long red carpet passing through the main city gate, and a red cloth welcome message hung on the city wall.
However, the people of Liaozhou did not think there was any problem, because they believed that Prime Minister Pei, whom they and others welcomed, did not like extravagance and waste.
The famous families in the city have also arrived, including many people from the three tribes in Hedong. Pei Yonghan, Liu Yongshou, Xue Wenbo, etc. are all present.
At this time, all the governors and governors of Hedong Road appeared at the main city gate and were waiting.
As the host, Fang Yuan arrived very early to greet the governors and governors present.
Facing Fang Yuan's greeting, some were enthusiastic, some were indifferent, but no one expressed hostility.
Being able to sit on the position of governor, although there is family help behind him, he also has abilities and government that are beyond ordinary people, and he will not show dissatisfaction easily.
"Prefect Fang, let me introduce to you, this is Zhang Gongjin, the governor of Daizhou."
Li Ji is coming.
There was a middle-aged man of about the same age next to him.
The middle-aged man has a small scar on his right forehead, which extends to his eye and separates his right eyebrow.
"I've met Governor Zhang!"
Fang Yuan was shocked and immediately saluted.
Fang Yuan will be familiar with this Zhang Gongjin, one of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion in the future.
However, his current status is not as great as that of Li Ji. Li Ji is already the Duke of the country, and he is still the Duke of the county.
"I've met Governor Fang."
Zhang Gongjin also quickly returned the gift.
In terms of official position, he is higher than Fang Yuan.
But Li Ji was very optimistic about Fang Yuan and personally brought him here to get to know him.
Therefore, for Li Ji's sake, he had to behave better.
"I've heard about Governor Zhang's name a long time ago, and now I know he's well-deserved when I see him today."
Fang Yuan smiled and sent a rainbow fart.
For a big shot who will be able to go to Lingyan Pavilion in the future, it’s absolutely fine to give him a few more compliments.
If you want the road to be smooth, you need someone in the court.
"President Fang is joking, my reputation is all false."
Zhang Gongjin’s smile was obviously much more enthusiastic.
Talking and laughing with Fang Yuan and Li Ji, the atmosphere was good.
Some people have been paying attention to Fang Yuan's place, and they were all surprised when they saw the loud laughter here.
You know, there are only two governors in Hedong Road, and both of them chatted happily with Fang Yuan, which is surprising.
Time passed slowly, half an hour passed in the blink of an eye, and everyone was a little tired from waiting.
At this moment, a fast horse came back from the distance. It was Zheng Jiu who reported the news.
"Zun Zun, Prime Minister Pei's team is coming, and there is only a few miles of land."
Zheng Jiu dismounted his horse to report.
When everyone heard this, they became enthusiastic again and the atmosphere became high.
"Get in line!"
"Get ready to beat the gongs and drums!"
Fang Yuan shouted loudly.
The ceremonial team will be ready to welcome you.
The governors and governors present also began to line up.
As the host, Fang Yuan, although he is the governor of Xiazhou, must be ranked first.
Then there are Li Ji and Zhang Gongjin, a total of three people in the first row, followed by the governor of Shangzhou, the governor of Zhongzhou, and the governor of Xiazhou.
There are twenty people in total, and the team is neatly lined up.
Behind the governor are Liaozhou officials and Liaozhou aristocratic families.
The people at the scene also became serious and looked into the distance.
Finally, people saw the queue, it was a long queue.
Looking at it from a distance, those who didn't know it thought it was the bride who was coming back to pick up the bride.
In response, Fang Yuan, Li Ji and Zhang Gongjin all looked at each other but said nothing.
Soon, the team came in front of them, and people saw that there were thousands of people escorting them.
Looking at the state of the escort team, it felt like an army, which shocked the people present even more, and secretly sighed at Pei Ji's authority.
Soon, a woman came out of the team on horseback. She was as beautiful as the blazing sun. She attracted everyone's attention as soon as she appeared.
"I, Princess Xiangcheng, are ordered by Your Majesty to escort Prime Minister Pei to Liaozhou!"
The woman said loudly.
The beautiful voice spread throughout the audience.
After the words fell, many people felt shocked.
Pei Xiang became an official, escorted by the princess, protected by thousands of troops, and was extremely honored and pampered.
"Meet Princess Xiangcheng!"
Everyone salutes.
A wave of sound shook Liaozhou City.
"No gifts!"
Princess Xiangcheng held her right hand up and said loudly.
Everyone slowly took back their etiquette and looked at Princess Xiangcheng.
Princess Xiangcheng sat on the horse, looking at everyone present, and finally her eyes fell on Fang Yuan, and she suddenly rolled her eyes mischievously.
This scene was seen by many people, and their eyes almost bulged out.
Fang Yuan, who was unprepared, was also surprised and almost couldn't stand still.
What does it mean to ogle yourself in public?
Fortunately, everyone only saw Princess Xiangcheng looking at her, but they didn't know who she was looking at, so it didn't cause a bigger shock.
"I would like to invite Prime Minister Pei!"
Princess Xiangcheng returns.
It's as if nothing happened.
As she finished speaking, the soldiers in the convoy separated on both sides.
At the end, a carriage drove out slowly and stopped in front of everyone.
"I respectfully welcome Prime Minister Pei!"
Fang Yuan and others saluted the luxurious carriage.
As the words fell, the welcoming team beat gongs and drums.
With a rumble, the curtain of the carriage was opened, and an old man got down from it.
"I'm really uneasy about asking all colleagues to wait. Please get up quickly. Please get up quickly."
Pei Ji dismounted and supported everyone present.
At this time, Princess Xiangcheng dismounted and walked over, accompanying Pei Ji behind her.
Also coming with him was a heroic young general, who Fang Yuan had also seen before, it was Xiao Rui.
"I really enjoyed the reception this time. There was no extravagance and waste. Everything was kept simple. Good, good."
Pei Ji looked around the audience, his eyes full of sighs.
After he saw the whole scene, his eyes stopped on the red cloth on the city gate.
[Welcome Prime Minister Pei to Liaozhou City.]
"Prime Minister Pei, please come into the city!"
Fang Yuan spoke.
All the governors of Hedong Road moved out of the way.
"Are you Fang Yuan, the governor of Liaozhou?"
"This reception was well done and deeply rooted in my heart."
Pei Ji slowly withdrew his gaze and walked towards Fang Yuan.
His old hand grabbed Fang Yuan's palm and slapped the back of Fang Yuan's hand forcefully.
It's like the elder's recognition of the younger generation, the eyes looking at Fang Yuan are also full of kindness.
"It is an honor for the lower officials and colleagues in the governor's office as well as the people of Liaozhou to satisfy Prime Minister Pei."
Fang Yuan was a little surprised and said respectfully.
In the welcoming team, Liaozhou officials were full of pride.
Being able to satisfy Prime Minister Pei is really the pride of their subordinates.
"Okay, not bad!"
"Captain Li, Governor Zhang, thank you for your hard work."
"Your Majesty's kindness is so great that I cannot deny it. I am really moved to tears."
Pei Ji let go of Fang Yuan's hand, looked to the side and immediately spoke to Zhang Gongjin.
"Prime Minister Pei has done great things for the country and the people, and he deserves it."
Li Ji and Zhang Gongjin saluted again.
"Thank you for your hard work."
Pei Ji looked at the other governors and said.
"It's our honor."
Everyone saluted again.
"Folks, thank you for your welcome. Pei Ji is very grateful. Please go back. Please go back."
Pei Ji turned to look at the people at the scene and saluted for the first time.
"It's our honor."
The people also saluted one after another.
Pei Ji nodded with tears in his eyes and walked towards the city.
Fang Yuan was also ready to follow, but at this moment, Princess Xiangcheng approached Fang Yuan.
"Pei Ji didn't like Cong Jian's welcome very much. When he learned about it, he scolded you in the carriage."
Princess Xiangcheng whispered in Fang Yuan's ear.
After saying that, he staggered away from Fang Yuan and followed Pei Ji.
Xiao Rui also followed, but seemed to hear what Princess Xiangcheng said and gave Fang Yuan a gloomy look.
Fang Yuan pretended that nothing happened and followed the team, chatting with Pei Ji and other Shangzhou governors.
It would be better for someone to entertain Pei Ji. Anyway, given my current situation, no matter how nice a chat with Pei Ji is, it will have no effect.
He and Mr. Pei are already on opposite sides, and there is almost no room for maneuver. I just hope that Pei Ji will not go too far this time, so as not to make everyone unable to step down.
Suddenly, Pei Ji, who was walking in front, stopped, and everyone stopped too.
"Hey, where is Governor Fang?"
Pei Ji looked left and right.
"Here."
Fang Yuan responded and stepped forward quickly.
"As the governor of Liaozhou, how can Fang not be at the forefront?"
"Come here and introduce the current situation in Liaozhou to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister loves Liaozhou so much."
Pei Ji waved to Fang Yuan.
Pull Fang Yuan to his side.
This place was originally the seat of a Shangzhou governor.
After being occupied by Fang Yuan, a hint of gloom suddenly flashed across his face.
But it disappeared quickly, as if it had never happened.
"Prime Minister Pei, colleagues, Liaozhou's development in the past six months or so has been extremely rapid."
"Look at the road under your feet. This road is called a cement road. It is as solid as a rock."
Fang Yuan has no stage fright.
Even if the people nearby are all Shangzhou governors.
He talked eloquently and guided everyone to look at the cement road under their feet.
In fact, the governors present already knew about the cement road when they arrived yesterday.
It's just that they don't know how the cement road was created and how valuable it is.
Similarly, Pei Ji is also very curious about the cement road!
When he entered Liaozhou, he felt that the carriage was no longer bumpy.
For an old man of his age, this is undoubtedly the most comfortable time to go out.
Therefore, after hearing Fang Yuan's guidance, he couldn't help but be attracted by Fang Yuan, and even touched the cement road.
Seeing this, the other governors also touched the road and lamented the solidity and flatness of the cement road.
The Liaozhou officials who have not yet left and the people present are even more proud of the fact that they have cement roads in Liaozhou.
Under Fang Yuan's propaganda, there were only two places in the Tang Dynasty with cement roads, one was Langzhou where Fang Yuan once worked, and the other was Liaozhou.
"Cement roads are known for their solidity and flatness. It will not be a problem for them to last for hundreds of years after they are built."
"Its flatness allows vehicle transportation to be more than 30% faster than normal official roads, and it also ensures that goods will not be damaged, etc. It is a means to greatly strengthen the economic development of various places."
"At the same time, it is also super convenient for transporting food. It will not be delayed due to weather and other reasons and the food cannot be delivered on time. The official thinks this is a cement road that will benefit the future!"
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
Carefully introduce the benefits of cement roads.
This is a rare opportunity, so let’s promote the benefits of cement roads.
I believe there will be some governors present who can see the importance of cement roads and would consider building them in their own territory.
"President Fang, can cement roads be promoted?"
Princess Xiangcheng was the first to respond to Fang Yuan and the first to ask.
But she actually already knew the function of the cement road, and now she was just helping Fang Yuan out of fear of being left out.
No one spoke, the scene was a little quiet, and they all looked at Fang Yuan.
In the crowd, Pei Yonghan's face suddenly became ugly and he wanted to stop him.
The Pei family has already taken a liking to Fang Yuan's cement and wants to take it as their own.
If more people at the scene paid attention and knew the benefits, it would be difficult for them, Pei, to occupy it.
"Of course you can."
Fang Yuan smiled confidently.
Everyone was in an uproar, and they all had ideas.
Princess Xiangcheng chuckled and did not continue speaking.
"Since it can be promoted, why not contribute the technology to the imperial court and let the imperial court promote it to all parts of the Tang Dynasty? Wouldn't it be great for the country and the people?"
Pei Ji suddenly sighed.
As he said that, he looked at Fang Yuan with expectation.
"Yeah."
"Promoted by the imperial court, there are such roads all over the world. When the time comes, it will be more convenient for us to communicate."
"Prime Minister Pei is wise!"
"Prime Minister Pei is righteous!"
Many governors nodded.
Totally praise Pei Ji for his righteousness and so on.
But they never thought about whose cement road belongs to them.
"Prime Minister Pei is very righteous, and I deeply admire him."
"However, cement is something that the common people have worked hard to develop, and they are not willing to hand it over to the court."
Fang Yuan shook his head and sighed.
"If you work hard on research and development, let's pay some hard work..."
Pei Ji shook his head, as if he wanted to make a conclusion on the matter.
Princess Xiangcheng frowned slightly and wanted to say something to stop her.
But at this moment, a rapid cough sounded.
"Cough cough cough..."
Pei Yonghan coughed hard.
Because I overexerted myself on purpose, my face turned red from coughing.
The throat seemed to be injured due to this sudden outbreak.
"It's natural for the common people not to just pay some hard work fees."
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"Chief Fang, let's talk to the other party. If it doesn't work, don't force it."
Pei Ji took a deep look at Pei Yonghan who was coughing, and finally did not get up and forced him to hand over the cement.
"Prime Minister Pei is righteous!"
Fang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
Those governors who just said that Pei Ji was righteous also said that Prime Minister Pei was righteous again.
Many people at the scene looked strange, but they didn't show it, and they were fawning over Pei Ji.
"The role of cement roads can greatly improve the relationship between states and counties, and can also improve the economy between states and counties. It is an indispensable thing for officials to improve their political performance."
Fang Yuan continued to introduce the benefits of cement roads.
I believe that after it is linked to political performance, they will be excited.
Sure enough, with Fang Yuan's final acceptance, many governors on the scene became interested.
Among the Hedong states, Liaozhou is the smallest, with only three counties. Other states have many counties, such as Puzhou and Bingzhou, which have as many as 13 counties.
If there are many counties, there will naturally be more land. If there is too much land, it will be difficult for the state government to manage distant counties. Roads are a big problem.
And if this problem can be solved, the state government's management of local counties will be greatly improved, which is what many governors want to achieve.
As for stimulating the economy, they are not as eager to control local county governments.
"Prefect Fang, where should we go next?"
Pei Ji didn't seem to want to say too much in this regard and took a step forward.
"Prime Minister Pei, please invite us here, princess. Let's go to Liaozhou College."
"It's rare for you to come, we Liaozhou scholars all want to admire your brilliance so that you can be nominated for this year's gold list!"
Fang Yuan walked in front, guiding the way.
In fact, there is no need for Fang Yuan to walk in front.
There are many state officials guarding him to ensure Pei Ji's safety.
Even Xue Bowu was invited out by Fang Yuan and walked together wearing the clothes of a state official.
"There is also a college in Liaozhou?!"
Pei Ji said in surprise.
He remembered that there were only two colleges in Hedong, Bingzhou and Puzhou.
When did a small place like Liaozhou already have a college?
Pei Ji actually didn't know much about Liaozhou, and he didn't choose Liaozhou as a retirement inspection site this time.
I just stopped by to take a look, and then eradicate Fang Yuan, the junior who had humiliated me, that's all.
But when he came to Liaozhou, it seemed that many things were in his expectation, and he suddenly had the idea to choose Liaozhou as a good place to retire after becoming an official.
"Thanks to the permission of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, there has been a college in Liaozhou for about a month."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
The establishment of colleges in local prefectures and counties must obtain the approval of the Ministry of Officials.
Fang Yuan had already written to the imperial court when he was planning to set up the academy, and only after receiving permission did he decide to reopen the state academy.
"Okay, Liaozhou is good!"
"Except Bingzhou and Puzhou, are there any academies in other states?"
Pei Ji's face looked a little uncomfortable.
He nodded and glanced at the other governors.
Those who surrounded him were all the governors of Shangzhou. Except for the governors of Bingzhou and Puzhou, everyone else lowered their heads in shame.
Not to mention Kaizhou Prefecture, they didn't even publicize the imperial examination, they just let nature take its course and didn't take the imperial court's promotion of the imperial examination to heart.
"You guys should learn more from Governor Fang."
"Responding to the imperial decree is the good official the imperial court needs."
Pei Ji said with a disappointed look on his face.
After saying that, he continued walking in the direction directed by Fang Yuan.
"Prime Minister Pei taught you rightly."
All the governors bowed their heads in shame, looking a little uncomfortable.
When Fang Yuan saw this, he frowned slightly, feeling that Pei Ji didn't really praise him.
Every time he praised himself, he would talk about the governors of other states. Wasn't this deliberately putting himself in opposition to them?
However, Fang Yuan couldn't say anything, and he thought to himself or thought too much, so he walked in front to guide Pei Ji to the state courtyard.
"Dad, Prime Minister Pei seems to be trying to kill Fang Yuan."
Li Danqiu walked in from the crowd.
Li Ji and Zhang Gongjin have been walking at the back, almost falling out of the team.
Therefore, the siblings Li Danqiu and Li Siwen who were following the crowd were able to approach Li Ji.
"That seems to be the case."
Li Ji frowned and said in a deep voice.
It looks like Pei Ji is really here to trouble Fang Yuan.
What I said so well at the city gate just now is just to show my kung fu.
"Do you want to remind Fang Yuan?"
Li Danqiu asked.
"He should also know...it depends on the situation."
Li Ji said uncertainly.
Although he thinks Fang Yuan is a talent.
But he doesn’t know Fang Yuan very well, so he’s not sure if Fang Yuan has any guesses.
"Okay."
Li Danqiu leaves.
Li Siwen also left.
"Maogong, your relationship with Governor Fang is so good?"
Zhang Gongjin asked in surprise.
He just thought that Li Ji was only optimistic about Fang Yuan, but he didn't expect it to be so good?
Maogong is Li Ji's character, and the two of them used the character to express their respect for each other.
"Hong Shen, I'm very optimistic about Fang Yuan, he's an equal."
"I drank too much last night, and I asked him to make a sworn vows. I don't know if the sworn vows were successful."
Li Ji said righteously.
Speaking of which, I felt a little embarrassed and regretful.
Or it's good that the sworn sworn relationship is successful, Fang Yuan has talents that others don't have.
But it was good not to become sworn brothers. He was still thinking about the question that Zhao Yingcai had asked him when he repaired the book.
"Hiss!!!"
"I understand!"
Zhang Gongjin couldn't help but take a breath.
He began to look squarely at Fang Yuan, unlike at the beginning when he was friendly to Fang Yuan just for Li Ji's sake.
The person who can make Li Ji want to become a sworn sworn sworn friend is definitely not an ordinary person. He, Zhang Gongjin, also has to straighten his posture in order to see him clearly.
Soon, everyone moved to the state courtyard.
Before I arrived at the Zhouyuan, I heard the sound of reading coming from the Zhouyuan.
"The Master said: A gentleman has nothing to eat to satisfy his needs, nor a home to seek peace of mind. If he is sensitive to matters and careful in his words, he will be righteous and righteous..."
"The Master said: Eat sparingly with food, drink water, bend your arms and rest your head on it, and enjoy it. Being unjust makes you rich and noble..."
Everyone was shocked and stopped to look at the state courtyard.
Such a loud sound of reading shows the diligence of the students of the State College.
"Okay, the sound of Lang Lang's writing is deafening!"
"With such a prefecture in Hedong, Liaozhou will produce numerous talents in the future!"
Pei Ji sighed repeatedly, stepped onto the stairs of the state courtyard, and walked into the state courtyard.
At this time, Xiao Ai and other teachers from the state academy came out to greet Pei Ji.
"Master Zhou Yuan, please welcome the princess and welcome Prime Minister Pei!"
Xiao Ai and others were so excited that their faces turned red.
They have been preparing for a long time and waiting for a long time.
Finally, the princess and Prime Minister Pei finally came to their state courtyard.
"Masters are talented!"
"Only students have hope!"
"Okay, okay, good job!"
Pei Ji nodded repeatedly.
He looked very satisfied.
Princess Xiangcheng also gave a few symbolic compliments.
"Thank you, Prime Minister Pei, for your compliment!"
"Thank you for the compliment, princess!"
Xiao Ai and others' faces turned redder.
Pei Ji nodded and followed the sound.
Soon, I saw students from each class reading aloud.
They held the sage's book in their hands and read it aloud, and their necks became red.
Fang Yuan looked at it and frowned subconsciously, feeling that the image work was a bit too much.
Would a serious person read so loudly?
Many governors at the scene also frowned slightly and felt their ears buzzing, but they did not speak.
"Okay, the state hospital has done a good job!"
"Students should be energetic and read loudly!"
"Liaozhou Academy has done a good job. Bingzhou Academy and Puzhou Academy should learn from Liaozhou Academy!"
Pei Ji nodded with satisfaction.
But he didn't go to class.
Instead, walk in the direction where there is no sound of books.
"I obey my orders!"
The governor of Bingzhou and the governor of Puzhou should be respectful.
When I lower my head, my face looks a little ugly.
Fang Yuan looked at it and frowned again, feeling more and more that Pei Ji was uneasy and well-intentioned.
Everyone continued walking, from the gate of the state courtyard to the backyard, and then back to the gate again.
Pei Ji and Princess Xiangcheng kept walking in front, occasionally saying that this was good, that was good, and they were very satisfied.
When he finally returned to the gate of the state hospital, Pei Ji stopped, looked back at the sign of the state hospital, and sighed:
"Liaozhou is really good, definitely the best in Hedong!"
After the words fell, the governor and governor present all had expressions on their faces.
Fang Yuan frowned slightly and his face darkened. This wave of flattery was too obvious. Pei Ji was really uneasy and kind-hearted.