Qian Qianyi was estranged from Zhou Yanru. So he turned around and went with Yang Lian to inspect the matter of the elected officials. Last year, four townships in two counties were experimenting in the north. The effect is not very good. At Yang Lian's request, two more townships were added to carry out pilot projects. Last year, we didn't do a good job because we didn't pay attention to the difference in education level and the distinction between men and women. But the main thing is that the way of the election is too complicated. It's a bit tricky to ask someone who doesn't know anything to go through a complicated procedure. This time, after listening to Yang Lian's suggestion, as well as the reports of Qian Qianyi and Zhou Yanru. It was decided to simplify the electoral process. At least let everyone know what they're doing.

In fact, Yang Lian's suggestion is the same as Qian and Zhou's report. Yang Lian directly said that it is better to choose an idea. It is a straightforward negation of the previous policy. Qian Qianyi and Zhou Yanru only said that they wanted to simplify the election method. It belongs to the content of perfection before it has nothing to do with negation. From the perspective of people's psychological acceptance, Qian Qianyi and Zhou Yanru's statements are much better. No one likes to be easily denied by someone. After months of hard work, you just said that what I did was useless. No one can stand it in their hearts. But it's not the same to say that it can be improved. This statement indicates that your previous work is still very productive. Even if there is a slight flaw now. At least the general direction is right and worthy of affirmation. Naturally, everyone will accept this statement with an open mind and be happy to correct it.

Apocalypse knew that Yang Lian's character was straightforward. was afraid that he would touch a nail again this time, so he sent Qian Qianyi to assist Yang Lian. Tianqi knew that Qian Qianyi was more able to adapt to the situation, and would not rather bend. Originally, Tianqi also wanted Zhou Yanru to go with him. He knew that Zhou Yanru was very careful in his work, and he was better than Qian Qianyi. Who knows that Qian and Zhou both said that they would act separately. So the apocalypse asked Zhou Yanru and Wen Tiren to care about education.

In the eyes of the apocalypse, Qian Qianyi is a skillful character. And Zhou Yanru is a clear-eyed and careful talent. Two people together, one is good at finding problems, and the other is good at dealing with problems. It's a wonderful pair. It's a pity that the two don't know why they don't want to work together again. They had to leave it to their own devices. Apocalypse wanted to pull the two together and ask what the reason was. Later, after thinking about it, I gave up and decided to go with the flow. Many people actually only have a little bit of a contradiction. Let the time buffer and it will pass. But in the end, when people mediated, the misunderstanding deepened.

It is said that on this day, Qian Qianyi and Yang Lian came to a nearby pilot county. He did not identify himself, but only said that he was sent by the Metropolitan Procuratorate to inspect it. It is necessary to take a personal look at the process of selecting the township chief on a pilot basis. The county's surname is Tu, a young man in his thirties. He was appointed by the Governor's Yamen after the delegation of appointment power from the Metropolitan Procuratorate. It's just that he registered a number in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, so he hasn't seen Yang Lian. Tu County Ling saw that Yang Lian and Qian Qianyi were sitting in very ordinary carriages and horses, and there were not many entourages with them. Although there were some doubts in my heart, I didn't doubt anything. Immediately invite Yang Lian and Qian Qianyi to sit in the county office.

Since the Apocalypse merged the Ministry of Officials with the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the power of the Metropolitan Procuratorate has been greater. It is necessary to manage not only the appointment and dismissal of officials, but also the evaluation and examination of officials. Fortunately, many of the powers of appointment and dismissal have been delegated to the provinces. Otherwise, the people of the Metropolitan Procuratorate will really be busy to death. However, despite this, all the officials did not dare to be disrespectful to the people of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. After all, the assessment power is still in the hands of others. The governor may appoint you, but the Governor may remove you. In the current situation, everyone knows that the people of the Metropolitan Procuratorate may not be able to help you too much. But to fix you, that's a matter of one sentence. Therefore, everyone respects and respects the people of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

Seeing Yang Lian and Qian Qianyi, he walked in proudly. And those attendants also went to the backyard to settle down for food and lodging under the leadership of the officials. After the Tu County Order called someone to serve tea, he asked, "The two adults have worked hard from afar. The lower official's surname is Tu, and he is the magistrate of this county. Dare to ask what position the two adults occupy and how to call them. The lower officials are well received according to the regulations. ”

Yang Lian said expressionlessly: "My surname is Yang, his surname is Qian, you don't need to inquire about the rest." This time, the imperial court will hold a pilot election of township heads in Guixian. When is your county going to start choosing? What are the others and where. ”

Tu County Ling said: "It turned out to be Lord Yang and Lord Qian. The lower officials began to be rude, please don't blame it. After receiving the notice from the imperial court, we have been preparing. The county supervisor, Lord Zhang, had already gone to the state to greet the Qin Messenger with Lord Zhizhou. It is estimated that the election will start in three days, when the Chincha-sama comes. Xia Guan was also going to greet Lord Qincha together. But I'm worried that something unexpected will happen in the past two days. So after consulting with the prefectural supervisor, I decided to rush to the state in three days. In fact, everything is ready-made, and you can start choosing tomorrow. As long as Lord Chincha comes quickly, we can immediately call someone to prepare. ”

Yang Lian nodded and said, "We are Lord Qincha's entourage. This time, Chincha-sama is not here, so let's watch it for ourselves. Tu County's order doesn't have to wait long for tomorrow to start. ”

Tu County Ling was a little confused when he heard Yang Lian say this. The heart says that you start at the beginning and don't prove your identity. What if it really starts and the Chincha-sama comes? If you don't respect the emperor, you don't respect the emperor. This crime is not something that I can afford as a small county magistrate.

It may be the idea of knowing the Tu County Order. Qian Qianyi said: "The edict of the Qincha has been issued to the state. It was made clear that they wouldn't be here in person. There are several places in this pilot, and you really have to go to every place, and you won't be busy with Qincha to death. Your county can send people to the state to verify while convening people to prepare for the election. Of course, you can also do it safely, go to the state to verify it first. Wait for verification before coming to the convener. But then you're going to be busy tonight. ”

Tu Xianling thought that it would take half a day to wait for the state to come back for verification. If I go to gather people and notify me again, I guess it will be really busy until late at night. It's better to call someone to the state while summoning his subordinates to notify them first. Once you decide on a hello tomorrow, you can do it. At most, it's a toss for the people under it. When the time comes, it doesn't matter if you share the money and share it generously. It's better than being tired and working hard and offending Qincha's men.

After thinking about it, Tu County Decree said: "In this case, the two adults, please go to the backyard to rest." Xia Guan went to prepare, and by the way, he called County Supervisor Zhang back. Tomorrow morning, we will go to Xiwangzhuang Township. ”

Yang Lian and Qian Qianyi came to the backyard accompanied by Tu County Order. I saw that although it was only early February, there were green shoots sprouting from tree branches in the backyard. After Tu County Ling left, Yang Lian said strangely: "Lord Qian, look. If it is in the south, green shoots will emerge on the trees at the beginning of February, and it is not fresh. However, it is relatively rare for green shoots to emerge from the trees in February in the north. What do you think is the reason for this? ”

In the north, the trees bud at the beginning of February, indicating that this year is warmer early. Those who go out and those who write poems and lyrics will appear in the wild a few days earlier. express their feelings of being imprisoned for a winter. But it is not a good thing for the people who farm. Because it is warm early, it means that it is not frozen through. Pests have so many eggs that they don't freeze to death. When spring arrives, large areas will emerge and plague the crops. It seems that this year's field production will decrease again.

Of course, Qian Qianyi would not say such bad words. He said: "The early green of the trees means that the weather is warm early." It should be a sign that our task will be successfully accomplished. The emperor is the Son of Heaven and will be very happy. ”

Qian Qianyi said that this is because there have been some changes in the apocalypse since this while. I just don't like to laugh as much as I used to. In the past, Apocalypse would often joke with his courtiers. Everyone was not very afraid of him. Now the emperor has a non-smiling appearance all day long. Even talking to people is a bit absent-minded. Anyone who sees it will be a little worried in their hearts.

Yang Lian didn't say whether Qian Qianyi was right or not. just said softly: "I suggested to the emperor that it is better to choose an idea than to choose someone." I heard that you have also suggested that the method and process of the election should be simplified. But the emperor still asked us to choose someone first this time. What do you say the emperor thinks. ”

Qian Qianyi knew that Yang Lian was not Zhou Yanru. You can say anything to Yang Lian without guarding. In terms of age, Gao Panlong and Zhou Chaorui of the Metropolitan Procuratorate will both be 70 years old next year, and they will both retire according to the system. And Yang Lian happens to be just sixty next year. According to Yang Lian's friendship with Apocalypse, as well as Apocalypse's importance to Yang Lian. Next year, Yang Lian will not replace Gao Panlong and be promoted to the head of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. He will also enter the Council as an associate minister in the Council. It is necessary to have a good relationship with Yang Lian. From a standpoint, both of them are important backbones of the Donglin Party. I will be 50 years old next year, which is a big hurdle. It shouldn't be a problem to have Yang Lian to help you.

Qian Qianyi thought of this and said to Yang Lian: "The emperor has set a few pilot sites this time, and this is the first stop. I guess the emperor meant to choose people in one place first. See how it works before you start simplifying the election method and process. ”

Yang Lian said: "You mean that the emperor wants us to pay attention to all the previous shortcomings. This is the last time to choose. ”

Qian Qianyi said: "It should be like this. After we took note of all the downsides. If it is also found that the selected person is not satisfactory. That means that it has nothing to do with other conditions, but that the election is not going in the right direction. Only by determining the direction of the election can we change the direct election and pay attention to the election. Or rather, simplify the election process for the time being, so that the people know what to do. ”

Yang Lian asked: "What do you think are the shortcomings in the past?" ”

Qian Qianyi said: "One is the substitute election. Many people don't come because they have something to do, or because they are women who are too embarrassed to go out and show their heads. This situation has led many people to let people choose instead of themselves. The second is that locals choose more locals. In this way, it becomes a matter of which family has the most people. Those thus chosen must first take care of their own people. It is impossible to take into account the interests of other people and the imperial court. If it is in a small place, for example, in a township, the head of the township is elected, such an official who is smaller than a sesame seed. Anything that goes wrong doesn't matter, you can find a way to regulate. But if you elect the governor of the county and even the governor in the future. I'm afraid it's going to be a big mess. ”

Yang Lian thought for a while and asked, "I heard the emperor praise you and Zhou Yanru for their brains." What can you do about it? ”

Qian Qianyi said: "I've thought about this, I don't know what Lord Yang thinks." I think there is a rule before the election. That is, the people of the village do not run for election in the village. In this way, it doesn't matter how many people there are in this village. The second idea is that no substitute election is allowed for any reason. If you don't, you don't abstain. In this way, no one will fill in the votes of others. ”