Chapter 356: The Theory of Qing Officials

In May, the sun became scorching day by day, and at noon, the sun was scorching the earth, and even the hardest farmers hid in the shade to rest.

In the temporary shed on the post road at the north entrance of Yangcun Town, Haishan, the superintendent of Tianjin Customs, Zhao Hongxie, the governor of Zhili, and Du Chengsi, the chief soldier of Tianjin, led a group of officials from Tianjin City to wait for the arrival of the fourteenth prince Yinzhen.

It was noon, the sun was like fire, and there was no trace of wind, and the temporary shed was exposed to the scorching sun, like a big steamer, and a group of officials wore official uniforms meticulously, although they kept shaking their fans, one by one they were still sweaty and heavy, and many people muttered in their hearts, is there something wrong with this fourteen masters? This noon is rushing under the scorching sun!

Zhao Hongxie, the governor of Zhili, knew that the Nanyang military situation was urgent, Yinzhen went out of Beijing with the front foot, and Kangxi sent the minister of the study Ma Qi to follow the holy decree of rewarding the navy.

Zhao Hongxie was dismissed from his post by Kangxi because of the poor relief of the victims in Tianjin, and assisted Yinzhen in helping Tianjin, although Yinzhen was in the capital, he made the 'Four Heng' allocate 200,000 taels of silver to him for emergency use, although the disaster victims were stabilized at present, but the post-disaster reconstruction was a bottomless pit, and the quality of the relief for the victims was directly related to his position.

Tianjin Customs Superintendent Haishan was waiting with joy, the prince mutinied, although he did not get the lottery, but the relief of the victims of Tianjin was appreciated by Kangxi, presumably the fourteenth master will also look at him differently.

However, a group of officials of all sizes in Tianjin City were a little uneasy in their hearts, and the Fourteenth Master came with a messenger who supervised Tianjin's affairs - Shi Shilun, a well-known Qing official.

Seeing that the development of Tianjin has begun to unfold, a number of Tianjin officials are ecstatic, this is a rare opportunity to make a fortune, but unexpectedly Kangxi sent Shi Shilun to Tianjin, Shi Shilun enforces the law impartially, is honest and honest, is not afraid of the powerful, and is diligent in civil affairs, which is a matter known to both the government and the public.

That's it, the most unbearable thing for them is that Shi Shilun benefits the people everywhere, but he is extremely strict with his subordinates, and it is already maddening to have the opportunity to make a fortune but can only stare dryly, and they have to worry about the East Window incident, this day is simply impossible.

A group of officials were talking in a low voice while shaking their fans, but they saw a horse galloping over, and the rider rolled off his horse in front of the long shed, and said in a loud voice: "Report ——,to Lord Futai, Lord Futai, the army of the prince is less than five miles away." ”

"One mile, one report." Zhao Hongxie commanded in a deep voice.

A group of officials suffered in the steamer for two quarters of an hour, Yinzhen led three thousand navy to Yang Village, saw the figure of the brigade from afar, a group of officials under the leadership of Zhao Hongxie, the governor of Zhili, under the scorching sun to meet the post road, one by one complained in their hearts, however, when they saw that the navy was neatly shaped, the military majesty was solemn, and Yinzhen was also riding a horse, everyone immediately stood up straight.

Du Chengsi, the chief soldier of Tianjin, couldn't help but secretly sigh to himself, secretly thinking in his heart, saying that the fourteenth master is good at training, and the navy is really different, and there are few generals who can share the joys and sorrows with the soldiers like the fourteenth master.

Yinzhen and Shi Shilun, who were waiting, got off their horses and stood still, and the officials kowtowed neatly under the leadership of Zhao Hongxie: "The ministers respectfully ask for Sheng'an." ”

"St. Bow." Yinzhen replied lightly.

A group of people got up, and asked Yinzhen and Yinlu to say goodbye to the two princes again, and after the salute got up, Zhao Hongxie wiped the sweat on his forehead, and said with a smile: "Fourteenth master, the sun is poisonous, you might as well rest a little and then hurry up, you will definitely be able to enter the city before dark today." ..., Yinzhen said with a smile: "Thank you Lord Zhao for your kindness, the army is temporarily stationed, and there are many inconveniences, so I will enter the city and rest again." ”

"As soon as food and temporary camps are needed, Lord Zhao has arranged them properly." Du Chengsi, the chief soldier of Tianjin, said with a smile: "On this hot day, people can stand it, and horses can't stand it, right?" ”

"In that case, then rest for an hour." Yinzhen is not hypocritical, he hurried under the scorching sun, and his physical consumption was indeed very large.

"The fourteenth master is going to rest, and he will not lead the sons and daughters to the temporary camp." Du Chengsi bowed and went to make arrangements.

"The fourteenth master, the sixteenth master, the Shi Butang, please." Zhao Hongxie bowed down and said, "Xiaguan has prepared a banquet in front of him, so take a break." ”

The banquet is set up in the back hall of a compound, the shade is incomparable, a few people wash up a little, then sit down in order, wait for everyone to sit down, Yinzhen said: "On the way to the march, it is not appropriate to drink, this wine is free, arrive in Tianjin at night, I have other military affairs, tomorrow after the Navy becomes an army announcement, it will start, time is pressing, today people are gathered, I will talk about it in detail."

Ladies and gentlemen, Nanyang, Australia, and overseas are closely related to the port, Tianjin as the largest port in the north, should be developed must be grasped, Caoyun will also be diverted to shipping, Tianjin will be unprecedentedly prosperous, and it is in view of this that the emperor sent Lord Shi to Tianjin to grasp the affairs of Tianjin.

Tianjin's development mainly focuses on four aspects, port and fort defense, water and land post roads, and urban planning and construction. I won't go into other aspects, the defense of the fort is the top priority, Tianjin is too close to the capital, Tianjin is lost, and the capital will be in danger.

Lord Zhao should not be limited to the relief of the victims and post-disaster reconstruction, the development of Tianjin will drive the development of the entire Zhili, you must support the development of Tianjin, and do a solid job, at that time, I will call in front of the emperor for your good words. In addition, I have talked to the emperor that Zhili is about to resume the post of governor, and I hope you can grasp it well. ”

In just a few words, Haishan, Zhao Hongxie, Shi Shilun, and Yinyu who listened to it were all shocked, and Cao Yun changed to sea transportation and reset the governor of Zhili!

Zhao Hongxie hurriedly bowed and said: "Xiaguan Xie Fourteenth Master will definitely do his best to do his best." ”

Yinzhen nodded slightly and said: "Lord Shi's voice of love for the people, the government and the opposition know it, you are in charge of Tianjin affairs, I don't care about harmful actions to the people, but you must think about everything in the long term and start from a big position, don't always stare at the master's money bag."

For the development of Tianjin, including the construction of the navy, I will only allocate 1 million taels a year, limited to three years, and the rest is up to your own ideas. ”

Shi Shilun was anxious when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "Fourteenth master, aren't you forcing the officials to harm the people, Tianjin wants to build a port, a fort, a naval academy, major factories and workshops, and build a post road, one million, and it's not enough to stuff your teeth." Million! No one should be missing! Otherwise, the next official will resign! ”

Haishan, Zhao Hongxie, and Yinyu all listened to it, this Shi is really worthy of its reputation, and they dare to talk to the Fourteenth Master like this?

Yinzhen didn't eat this set at all, and said leisurely: "Love to say goodbye, in a word, no money, no more son." ”

Seeing Yinzhen competing against each other and not giving an inch, the three of Haishan were all interested, and they all looked at Shi Buquan to see how he reacted?

Although Shi Shilun said that his appearance was ugly, his mind was extremely sensitive, and he was slightly stunned, and immediately got up, bowed down and said: "The lower official is ignorant, and I ask the fourteenth master to give advice." ”

Yinzhen nodded and said: "You are famous for your incorruptibility, you have been in charge of the local government for many years, and there are many benefits to the people. ”

"The lower officials are ashamed." Shi Shilun groaned slightly, and then said in a deep voice.

"Impartial law enforcement, honesty and honesty, and diligence in civil affairs are the basic criteria for officials, and it is the basic duty of officials to decide lawsuits, persuade farmers to help corruption, seek cunning and eliminate traitors, and promote education." Yinzhen said: "These are insignificant, this king thinks that for an official place, he must also be able to improve the living conditions of the people in a place, so that he can be called a good official." ..., there are many Qing officials in this dynasty, and good officials are hard to find, why? Because they are not good at the way of economy, everyone loves the silver of white flowers, but they are ashamed of their words and business, which is duplicity, and their words and deeds are inconsistent.

This king asks you, what kind of clean official would you like to be if you are as poor as a clean official, a clean official who lives a prosperous life, and a clean official who can improve the living conditions of the people? ”

"Naturally, it's the latter." Shi Shilun said without hesitation.

"You are a pragmatic official." Yinzhen said with a smile: "This king wrote a note, you go to Tianjin 'Si Da Heng' to borrow two million taels of silver, and give you five percent interest, you may solve the financial problem?" ”

Zhao Hongxie's eyes lit up when he heard this, now the normal loan on the market is five cents, just lending to collect interest, two million interest money is one million a year, Shi Shilun pondered for a long time, but hesitated and said: "The fourteenth master means to buy land?" ”

The government's land sale seems to have a great origin, and there is no need to allocate it at all, Yinzhen said with a smile: "Selling land is naturally a guarantee of making money and not losing, but you are mainly focusing on the development of Tianjin, and you have the bank, there are too many places to make money. ”

"The lower officials are taught." Shi Shilun said excitedly.

Yinzhen said with a smile: "The "Sixteen Articles of the Holy Decree" promulgated by the emperor is the foundation of the officials' governance of the locality, and the benefit of the people under the rule is the goal. ”

Zhao Hongxie was stunned when he heard it, the fourteenth master is now the highest voice of the prince, no accident, it is none other than him, once the fourteenth master is the prince, his requirements for officials today will inevitably form a new atmosphere in the officialdom, it seems that in the future, in addition to the master, please also ask the staff who understand the way of the economy, otherwise it will be difficult to keep up with the situation.

It was not until the time of the lantern that Yinzhen led 3,000 navy into Tianjin, but fortunately, Wu Ge and Du Chengsi, the general soldier of Tianjin, who stayed in Tianjin, had already arranged in an orderly manner, and the navy was strictly disciplined.

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