Renhe County magistrate is a fertile vacancy, even though it is attached to Guofucheng.
Gui E never expected that he would be helped by noble people. After resigning, he was re-appointed as the magistrate of Renhe County.
In return, the Gui family was in Jiangxi and fully supported Wang Yangming in suppressing the bandits.
Gui E set out with his two entourages, hurriedly and slowly, and finally arrived in Hangzhou in early July, and was forced to stop a few miles away from Beiguan.
The boat is blocked...
Gui E came to the deck and found that the official ship he was on was right next to a merchant ship next door, and he had to rely on mugwort poles to prevent the two ships from colliding.
"Even if Hangzhou is rich, it is impossible for there to be so many ships!" Gui E said in surprise.
There was also a person standing on the merchant ship next door, and he said with a smile: "This official, Mr. Wang is opening the sea in Hangzhou, Su Song and the merchants from Huzhou are transporting goods to Hangzhou, wouldn't it be blocked if they collide?"
Gui E was even more puzzled: "Have you found a shipping ship? Then you dare to bring the freight directly."
The businessman smiled and said: "As long as the tariffs for all goods going to sea are halved when passing through Beiguan before the arrival of the Qiantang tide. Even if Mr. Wang can't find a sea-going ship, everyone will not lose."
This is only half of what he said, and the remaining part is: If Wang Yuan can't get a sea ship and can't go to sea from Hangzhou, then he can contact the local consignee and smuggle it quietly to the sea. Anyway, he can save half of the customs duties inside and outside.
Gui E nodded and said: "Wang Zongzhi is a strange person, he can actually convince the merchants."
The businessman said: "Of course we wouldn't believe it if it were any other governor, but Wang Zongzhi is different. The caravans from the south said that since Wang Zhi arrived in Zhejiang, both Nanguan and Beiguan have disappeared.
Extortion. Moreover, customs declaration procedures have been innovated and convenience receipts have been issued. Now it is very fast to pass through the currency customs. All the merchants who come and go say that Mr. Wang is a good official. It would be great if he can stay in Zhejiang and not leave."
Gui E made a comeback through Wang Yuan, and he was a Jinshi in the same discipline as Wang Yuan. If there were no huge conflicts, he would have to follow Wang Yuan from now on.
Seeing how Wang Yuan had established his authority and trust in just over a month after coming to Zhejiang, Gui E immediately felt that this ally was reliable.
Well, we can't say that we are allies. Others have already become the right minister of the Ministry of War, and he himself is only a county magistrate. In the eyes of outsiders, Gui E is a member of Wang Yuan's party, and no matter how much he excuses, he cannot erase this relationship.
Gui E's first position was as magistrate of Zhejiang County. His second position was as magistrate of Zhejiang County, but he resigned and did not take up the post.
Gui E still knew something about the situation in Zhejiang, and knew that the sea must be opened to feed the people of Zhejiang.
Even if Wang Yuan didn't say anything, this guy would still ask for the sea to be opened, and he proposed to open the sea when the Japanese pirates were at their worst in the Jiajing Dynasty, and he also hoped to change water transportation to sea transportation.
Gui E chatted with the merchant for a while, and saw that roads were being built along the river, and the villagers were all talking and laughing.
Just looking at the mental outlook of those civilians, Gui E knew that they were not forcibly recruited. Most of them were Wang Yuan who spent money to hire ordinary people to build roads.
As for where the money comes from?
Isn't there a cash checkpoint in front of me? Governor Wang must have occupied the cash checkpoint. He's so damn bold!
But who makes Wang Yuan a sycophant?
The impeachment memorial of Tang Fengyi, the censor of Zhejiang Province, has been quickly sent to the capital through the Grand Canal. This guy even spent his own money to send officials to rush on their way.
There was a quarrel in the court, and the official Ke Daoguan transformed into Teddy and caught Wang Yuan and attacked him wildly. Some even said that Wang Yuan wanted to rebel.
Liang Chu, the first assistant, also personally went to the battle and asked the emperor to cancel the order to open the sea and quickly recall Wang Yuan to the capital. Zhejiang had already caused public resentment by Wang Yuan.
In response, Zhu Houzhao pretended not to hear and left out all the memorials to impeach Wang Yuan.
Moreover, Zhu Houzhao had good reasons. He scolded the cabinet and officials from the six ministries, telling these guys not to spoil the fun - Concubine Zhuang gave birth to two twins, a boy and a girl.
While Liang Chu, Shi Jie and others were madly attacking Wang Yuan, Wang Qiong, Lu Wan and others entered the congratulatory table one after another and asked the emperor to quickly establish a prince.
Then the Ministry of Rites was also involved, and officials from the Qin Tian Jian were recruited.
The yin and yang officer of Qin Tian Jian said that the crown prince cannot be established immediately and must wait at least a hundred days, otherwise it will be unlucky for the prince.
In fact, the medical conditions in ancient times were not good, and babies were prone to die in infancy. It was safe to live for more than a hundred days. Whether you were naming the prince or making the prince a prince, you had to wait until the prince was a hundred days old.
Under Zhu Houzhao's rebuke, all the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty silenced their voices, prepared for the establishment of an heir in advance, and even asked the Ministry of Punishment to grant amnesty to the whole country at that time.
The crown prince is the foundation of the country, so opening up the sea is nothing!
Before the official appointment of the crown prince, Wang Yuan could do whatever he wanted in Zhejiang, and there would be no more calls to impeach him in the court.
Gui E waited until dark before finally passing through the checkpoint. Wang Yuan extended the customs inspection time. In the past, the officials at the checkpoint only worked for most of the day.
Fortunately, there is no curfew in Hangzhou, otherwise Gui E would have to spend the night outside the city. He took his entourage into the city, and there were many business trips along the way.
The place is even more lively.
It's already dark here, and it's actually more lively than other cities during the day!
"It is really a paradise in Hangzhou!" Gui E exclaimed.
Gui E asked for directions and came to the Renhe County Government Office. After taking out the official documents, he was immediately invited into the county government office.
A scholar about thirty years old came out and said, "I am the magistrate of Gui County, Jiang Xin, whose courtesy name is Qingshi. I was elected in the fifth year of Zhengde and am a disciple of General Wang. I have not been in office for a long time as the magistrate of Gui County. I have the courage to temporarily take over the post. Please invite me."
Guizhi County Haihan!"
"Hey, I've got a job." Gui E was even more surprised. The scholar in front of him, who had obviously won the imperial examination, actually bent down to become Wang Yuan's disciple and followed him all the way to Kaihai, Zhejiang.
Jiang Xin took out a booklet and handed it to Gui E. He said: "Gui Zhi County, the affairs of the county government have been straightened out. No matter who the officials or officials are, they don't dare to violate the rules. At least on major matters, they don't dare to violate the rules and are disobedient."
He has already been fined to build a port. In terms of money and food, the previous magistrate laid a lot of holes, and I have asked people to clean up the account books."
Gui E flipped through the booklet handed to him, and the more he flipped through it, the more frightened he became. It contained the names, personalities, origins, social relationships, etc. of the various subordinate officials and subordinates.
"Brother Qingshi is a great talent!" Gui E said, cupping his fists.
Jiang Xin smiled and said: "It's all taught by my husband. Let us sort out the clues and grasp the contradictions before doing things. It is best to compile the details into a book."
Gui E sighed with emotion: "No wonder Mr. Wang is able to hold a high position when he is only a year old. Not only is his martial arts amazing, but he is also talented in civil affairs!"
Jiang Xin cupped his hands and said: "Since Guizhi County has taken office, it's time for me to leave. Farewell!"
"I'll see Brother Qingshi." Gui E sent Jiang Xin out with great enthusiasm. He was not a very good-tempered person, but he had clear grievances. Jiang Xin helped him straighten out the county government, which saved Gui E a lot of effort. This is what the county magistrate did
It feels so good to be able to issue orders as soon as he takes office. Gui E is naturally grateful.
I must pay a good visit to Governor Wang tomorrow and make sure the sea opening matters are done well!
When Gui E saw off Jiang Xin, a man ran madly towards the Governor's Mansion. After being brought in, the man knelt down and prostrated, but it was Wang Yuan's servant: "Congratulations, sir, your wife is happy!"
Wang Yuan received the letter from his family and before he could finish reading it, he smiled broadly and said, "You will be rewarded for your hard work!"