Chen Xiu, he may not have the kind of talent that has passed through the heavens and the earth, but it is more than enough to govern a county, and he is definitely a good official who is willing to ask for the people's life.

After going to the scene to learn about the labor situation in the county, early the next morning, he rode a fast horse and rushed to the Longxi County Government non-stop.

The county seat is not very far from Yu County, and in half a day, Chen Xiu has arrived outside the gate of the county government, but at this moment, what he didn't expect was that at the gate of the county government, he was not the only one who asked to see the county head, and there was already a long queue there.

The people in line were not county officials, but dressed differently, but on the whole, they all looked like merchants or wealthy families in the city, and almost everyone carried gifts such as brocade boxes in their hands.

Seeing this situation, Chen Xiu hurriedly turned over and dismounted, he didn't know the reason, so he couldn't help but step forward and ask the last person in line, "Brother Tai, why is the county government so lively today?" ”

The man was also carrying a gift in his hand, and when he heard this, he glanced at him and said, "Don't tell me you don't know, in a few days, it will be the fiftieth birthday of Lord Huang, the head of the county, and we will all come to give congratulatory gifts." ”

Chen Xiu raised his eyebrows slightly, and asked puzzledly, "Since it is the day of the big birthday in a few days, why did you come here today to give gifts?" ”

The man replied, "You don't understand that, do you?" On the birthday of the county head, how many dignitaries and nobles must there be, where will I have the opportunity to salute, congratulations in advance today, and naturally Lord Huang can remember it......"

Hearing this, Chen Xiu couldn't help but be slightly stunned, but he hurried here, but for official business, where was he like these people, he came to befriend the county head.

Therefore, he stepped forward directly to the gate of the mansion and said to a county housekeeper who was entertaining, "In Xiayu County, Chen Xiu, I have something important to ask to see Lord Huang, and I am bothered to report it." ”

When the housekeeper heard this, he squinted at him, and then pointed to the people queuing in front of the door, and said lukewarmly, "Line up." ”

Chen Xiu was anxious and said, "I'm here for official business, and please report to Lord Huang quickly!" ”

"What official and non-official! Don't you see so many people queuing! The county lord is very busy right now! If you want to see an adult, you can line up! The butler said unceremoniously.

What the!? Hearing this, Chen Xiu's face was incredible! Is the county lord busy? Is he busy receiving gifts!? You know, you are an official of the imperial court, and now you have official affairs to discuss with the officials, and you have to queue up with these gift-givers?

But although he was a county guard, he didn't report it, how could he get into the county government, the housekeeper was even tougher, there was no way, and in the end Chen Xiu could only reluctantly line up in the back, and this row was a whole afternoon, until it was dark, he finally entered the county government.

In the hall of the county government, at this time, Huang Yuanwen, the head of Longxi County, had already ordered someone to serve tea, and after the guests were seated, Huang Yuanwen picked up the teacup and blew lightly, and said, "Lord Chen came to the county government today, what is the matter?" ”

He originally thought that today's Yuxian county guard asked to see him, and he was also here to give gifts like those people, but he didn't expect Chen Xiu to be empty-handed, and Huang Yuanwen was a little unhappy in his heart, so when he spoke, his attitude towards Chen Xiu was also lukewarm.

When the latter heard this, he didn't immediately make his intentions clear, but hesitated for a moment, and couldn't help but ask, "Lord Huang, today the official is outside the gate of the county government, and those people are ......."

"Oh, you said those people." Huang Yuanwen put down the teacup and said, "They don't know where they got the news, haven't they heard that this official is about to celebrate his fiftieth birthday, so he wants to come over to congratulate him in advance." ”

Speaking of this, he smiled again and said, "Lord Chen also knows that it is not easy for this official to turn people away, hey!" You don't even know how much trouble those people are. ”

At that time, Chen Xiu couldn't say anything about Huang Yuanwen's behavior, and besides, the other party was the head of a county, and he was his top boss! Even if he has any opinions, he doesn't dare to offend, but he already has some opinions in his heart about his superior.

After sighing secretly, Chen Xiu turned the topic to business, and he said straight to the point, "Lord Huang, this time the official asked to see me, for the sake of the food of the laborers in our county. ”

"Oh? Is there anything wrong with this? The imperial court allocated silver, and it should be issued, hasn't the official already sent it to Yuxian? Huang Yuanwen asked rhetorically.

Chen Xiu explained, "But these are not enough, adults also know that our county laborers are currently the most in Longxi, those young and strong people, sweating like rain every day, extremely hard, but there are only two steamed buns for three meals......

When he said this, Huang Yuanwen couldn't help but interrupt him, frowned and asked, "What does Master Chen mean?" ”

"The lower officials think that the young and strong laborers are also the people of our country, and they are contributing to the country, and when they are guaranteed to eat, at the very least, they can't work hungry." Chen Xiu said.

"But this official has already followed the king's instructions, and the local governments have also guaranteed three meals a day for these young and strong laborers, isn't this enough?" Huang Yuanwen asked slightly displeased.

Hearing him mention the king's instructions, Chen Xiu couldn't help but explain, "The king's meaning is to give him a high salary and guarantee three meals, not what the adults say!" ”

Hearing this, Huang Yuanwen's face suddenly sank, and he said in a cold voice, "Is Lord Chen questioning this official?" ”

"The lower officials don't dare." Chen Xiu hurriedly said.

"Humph!" Huang Yuanwen snorted coldly, and said dissatisfiedly, "There is no need for Lord Chen to say much about this matter, those young and strong laborers, it is already very good to have two steamed buns for three meals a day!" ”

His words were said very simply, Chen Xiu was a little anxious when he heard this, he couldn't help but stand up, and at the same time said urgently, "Lord Huang......"

Just before he could stand up, Huang Yuanwen had already slapped the table on his side and scolded angrily, "Lord Chen! The official also wants to give those laborers good food! But you should also understand that there is only so much money allocated by the imperial court! This official also has to deal with the affairs of several counties! Where is there any excess gold and silver to take care of Yuxian! ”

What he said was complete nonsense! This time, in order to repair water conservancy, Lu Chen almost drained the treasury, and the gold and silver allocated could no longer be calculated with tens of millions of taels!

But for Chen Xiu, he couldn't refute Huang Yuanwen, so he could only say in a trembling voice, "In this way, the county government can no longer allocate gold and silver to Yuxian...... But tens of thousands of young and strong laborers, working on an empty stomach, will give rise to resentment among the people, and fear of turmoil......"

Hearing this, Huang Yuanwen couldn't help but sneer, "Hmph! It's just a bunch of untouchables! Ann dares to make trouble!? Moreover, General Su Muzhi hadn't already arrived in Yandi, with him, who would dare!? Fupin Chinese