After a while, Feng Ran came to the county guard's mansion and after the two of them exchanged pleasantries, Zhang Ji said to Feng Ran: "How is this job of a thousand commanders?" ”

"Lord Qiyu! With the grace of adults, the position of commander is okay! Feng Ran said.

"Hmmm! Are you satisfied with this position? Zhang Ji continued to ask.

"I was born in cloth, and I can have today thanks to the general's discernment, and the position of commander is very satisfactory to me, thank you again for your kindness!" Feng Ran continued to answer.

Zhang Ji smiled: "Is a mere commander enough to satisfy you?" Is that what you want? You're not going to be so short-sighted, are you? ”

When Feng Ran heard this, he was shocked and said: "Feng Ran came from a humble background, and he can have such a creation today, all of which depends on the power of the general, how dare he think of anything wrong!" ”

"How can a big man not have some ambitions? If you want, I can give you more space to display your talents, as long as you are willing to do it! Zhang Ji continued to say Feng Randao.

Feng Ran exclaimed: "What virtue does Feng Ran have, how can he be so loved by adults?" ”

"Huh? Don't be modest, since I want you to do it, you just have to do it, from the time you moved the stones, I knew that your kid was an ambitious person, since you chose to follow me, then this general will never succumb to talents, you don't want to be a thousand commanders now, this general promoted you to be the captain of Xiliang County to lead the guards, is the seventh grade! Zhang Ji said.

Feng Ran couldn't believe his ears when he heard this, and it took a long time to come to his senses, and then said: "The general's kindness Feng Ran has nothing to repay, and he is willing to serve the general, although it is not too late to die!" ”

"Okay, let's go and get ready for the post today!" Zhang Jidao.

"Whoa!" Feng Ran left excitedly.

Since Zhang not only subdued a group of civilian officials, but also absorbed some military generals.

Personnel appraisal matters began immediately afterwards

The county orders of the 40 counties were left to stay, and the honor and disgrace of the second half of his life were also put on the agenda, Zhang both carefully analyzed, carefully pondered, and referred to the opinions of others, and decided to carry out "surgery" on the county orders of these 40 counties in accordance with the previous established policy. "Surgery" is not an easy thing to get rid of people, Zhang is well aware of the pros and cons of this, he repeatedly thinks about the belonging of these people, and treats them cautiously, after all, these people have contributed to Xiliang.

After careful and careful analysis, Zhang Ji saw that 14 of the 40 county magistrates were very old, all of them were over 60 years old, and 5 of them were nearly 70 years old. There is only one belonging to these people, that is, to go home for the elderly, to give Yulu, and to give 6 products of treatment to improve, if you don't want to go home to support the elderly, you will arrange a vacant position in Liangzhou Mansion to live for a long time; The rest decided to assess them, Zhang Ji first looked through the files of these people, and found that 10 of them all had bad records, of which four counties were from Liangzhou, these four counties were: Wuwei, Xuanwei, Xianmei, Zuli. Among them, two are large counties in Liangzhou, and the file says that Wuwei County ordered Taoling, Xuanwei County ordered Jiang Wen, and the people in the areas under the jurisdiction of Wang Hua were not satisfied, and the taxes were in arrears for many years and could not be paid. And Xianmei County Ling Peng Du and Zuli County Ling Wen Yue bent the law for personal gain, filled their private pockets, and pretended to be public and private, so they were punished by criminal law.

Zhang finished reading the paper and was very angry. He found Huang Tong to ask about this matter, and Yang Qiu said to Zhang Ji: "The general doesn't know that these files are all records that have been copied by the superintendent. As the deputy general of Liangzhou, the last general has not known about this matter, and this is not a matter that the last general asks, as a deputy general, he only has the right to ask about the county lieutenant, and he has no right to ask about the county order, so I hope the general will forgive me! ”

"So be it! Since it is a record of the past, then we can come to these counties first and assess the county orders of these counties! Zhang Ji said.

Yang Qiu replied, "Okay! A qiē obey the general's arrangement! I'll go back and prepare! Then he withdrew and left, and got ready

Zhang found Yang Qiu. Chen said what happened before, and Jia Xu persuaded: "De Rong! You are young and vigorous, and you are not very familiar with the affairs of Liangzhou, so let's stop some things! Don't break your bones! Rectification must also be appropriately measured, otherwise it will not end well if things go against the grain. The current situation in Xiliang is quite stable, don't lose a big one because of a small one! ”

"The reorganization is going very smoothly now, and the first step of personnel rectification has selected a lot of talents for Liangzhou, why did the adults retreat at this second step?" Zhang was puzzled.

Jia Xu continued to persuade: "The current situation in Xiliang can be said to have just undergone personnel adjustments, and the situation is also stable, you want to carry out this personnel rectification is good, but don't do this kind of thing deeply, otherwise it will affect the overall situation, although the chess pieces are small, they determine the fate of the whole situation, and the same is true for the county order, don't simply think that it is a county order, but after entrenching in Liangzhou for so many years, his wings are not as simple as the county order, you have to think twice!" ”

"The teachings of the adults are firmly in my heart, but what I Zhang has decided has never changed, no matter how difficult the road ahead is, even if it is a cliff, I will go on firmly!" Zhang Jizheng said.

Jia Xu saw that he had made up his mind and said: "No matter what, I, Yang Qiu, will support you, if you have any difficulties, just come to me!" ”

Zhang Ji looked at Jia Xu with resolute eyes, and the eyes of the two were clearly trust and encouragement.

Zhang took Yang Qiu to begin to visit several counties mentioned in the file, first of all, they came to Wuwei County, Wuwei is the central county of Liangzhou, the largest county in Liangzhou, the population under the rule of about 10 people, the level of the county order is also six products, one level higher than other counties, Zhang Ji and Huang Tong did not make a big show of this visit but took the way of private interviews in microservices, first went deep into the people, walked the streets and alleys, and explored

This Wuwei county town is tall, the guards are numerous, the city defense is strong, the crowd is endless, the merchants are continuous, it seems that the county is very prosperous, Zhang Ji and Huang Tong entered the county town to see the shops of all kinds of pù, the business is quite prosperous, the crowd of people coming and going, shouting, shouting, all kinds of livestock cries converge into a good and lively.

Zhang Ji saw these and gave him an intuition that the economy and trade of this county were very active, and the population was also very prosperous, Zhang Ji and Yang Qiu entered a hotel, sat down, asked for some wine and food, and waited at the hotel, but saw that the hotel was full. They were all guests, everyone drank wine and ate meat together, talked a lot, talked about it

"Huh? Have you heard of it? There was an earthquake in Liangzhou officialdom! "A man who drinks in the store is a humane.

"What's the situation?" Everyone asked curiously.

Someone at the table quickly answered: "I heard that the new county guard is going to carry out a big rectification, and it is even more drastic in terms of personnel!" It's time to move the county order under the rule of Liangzhou! ”

"Hey! I don't know if our Wuwei Master Tao can escape this catastrophe! I hope I don't touch him! Another man at the table.

At this time, another person said: "Master Tao must move!" And it is necessary, all the prefectural orders must be moved. One is not left, I heard that a few days ago, the candidates who recruited 12 county orders were about to take office, and these people are here to take over! Master Tao is definitely going to move! ”

"I heard that the new county order was selected from more than 4,000 people, it is really not easy! The people selected are all elites, and it shouldn't be bad! Someone spoke again at the wine table.

At this time, another person took the stubble and said: "It's all some books, there is no real talent and real learning, only a poor and sour talent who can only make articles, what can he do, I don't believe that he can be like half of Lord Tao, I admire!" ”

"Yes! How many officials in the world can be as dedicated, conscientious, self-denying, loving the people, discerning, capable, and outstanding in politics as Master Tao? Another person at the table said excitedly.

At this time, someone else spoke: "Although Lord Tao is a county magistrate, his merits can be revealed, and he is just and upright. Impartially enforcing the law and committing no crimes in Minqiu, what a Qing official! ”

"Yes! Master Tao is deeply popular in Wuwei, and everyone is reluctant to let him go! It's hard to find such parents with lanterns! Someone else picked up the topic.

One of them said: "I don't know what the new county guard thinks, you also score points if you want to exchange blood!" It is also necessary to see the stitches, how can such an official who is dedicated to the people be replaced? ”

Everyone was arguing in the restaurant, and Zhang Ji and Yang Qiu were listening on the side, and their hearts were really mixed, like sitting on pins and needles

Zhang Ji and Yang Qiu asked for some wine and meat at the inn and ate casually, listening to the chatter of the people here while eating. For Zhang, this is all "first-hand information".

The two of them left the inn and came out into the street again. I saw the small merchants and vendors on the side of the road selling things, as if they had put out a lot of things, and the goods were piled up all over the street, and it seemed that the prices were very cheap, and there were more people who came to buy, but I heard the hawkers saying to customers: "Come and buy it." It's all dealt with, an absolute loss-making deal, and it's cleared! ”

"It's so cheap, it's been real lately, why are things so cheap, I can't believe it. What the hell is going on? A buyer asked.

But I saw the seller and said, "You really don't know the fake, you don't know?" The county magistrate Tao is about to step down, and he is going to come to the new county magistrate, and he doesn't know what the new county magistrate is like when he leaves? Everyone is not determined to do business, hurry up and clear the warehouse, and then wait for time, find another way out, I don't know what day it will be in the future, once the policy changes, it may be difficult to end it! ”

"Who's to say it isn't! Lord Tao took special care of us when he was there, and now Lord Tao is leaving, who are we recognized by the new county magistrate? I think it's better to close the stall for the time being, and wait and see! "There is another people.

The whole street was full of people, Zhang Ji and Yang Qiu listened while walking, and the two began to have a new understanding of this Wuwei County Order.

Zhang Ji and Yang Qiu listened to people's discussions on the way to the Wuwei County Mansion, but saw that the yamen was solemn and solemn, and the guards outside the yamen were very strict, Zhang Ji and Huang Tong were about to enter, and then the guards guarding the door stopped the two and said, "What do you two do?" ”

Yang Qiu said: "See your family!" ”

"Your Excellency is taking care of official business, you are very busy, what do you need to report?" Guardian Road.

"We've got something to see, get out of the way!" Yang Qiu shouted.

When the guards saw that Yang Qiu was about to go in, they hurriedly drew their swords and said, "Don't trespass on idlers in the county government!" ”

Yang Qiu was anxious when he heard this, and he was about to break in, when a person came out of the mansion and said, "Who is making noise outside?" ”

The guard said: "There are two strangers who ask to see the county commander, and they insist on breaking in!" ”

The people in the house said as they walked: "If there is a grievance, you can hammer the drum and preach the hall and don't make noise outside the house, I'll see what kind of person it is!" ”

This person came out and was stunned when he saw it, and he hurriedly said: "It turned out that Lord Huang drove to the distance to welcome the loss of the distance!" ”

Seeing this, Yang Qiu said, "This is Lord Xiliangmu Zhang!" ”

When the man heard that it was the new Taishou, he hurriedly knelt down and greeted: "The last general, Wuwei County Lieutenant Hongqi, greets the county guard!" ”

"Get up! Take me to meet your prefectural magistrate Tao-sama! Zhang Ji said.

"Whoa!" Hong Qi took Zhang Ji and Yang Qiu to Wuwei County.

When I came to the house, I saw a person sitting at the desk waving a pen and was busy, this person was about forty years old. With a beard, a smooth face, and swaying eyebrows, Hong Qi hurriedly stepped forward to report: The new Taishou Lord Zhang has arrived! When the man heard this, he hurriedly put down his pen and came out to greet him: "Wuwei County ordered Taoling to see Lord Zhang!" ”

"Hurry up, please! You are Wuwei County Ling Taoling? Zhang Ji said.

Tao Ling bowed and said, "It's Xia Guan!" I don't know if Lord Qin has missed the distance, I hope Lord Qin will forgive me! ”

"Excuse me, excuse me, I'm here to do the assessment. First of all, present your tenure book over the years! Zhang Ji said.

Tao Ling said: "Oh! Then he went to get the book, and Zhang Ji and Yang Qiu sat down to drink tea.

After a while, Tao Ling took a few people to carry his gong book out, there were four of them, each holding a large stack in their arms, Zhang Ji and Yang Qiu were a little surprised when they saw this.

The servants spread the public book in front of Zhang Ji, and Tao Ling said: "Lord Zhang, this is the public book that I have been in office for many years, and it clearly records the situation when I was in office, and there is a trial in prison. There is a tax levy; There are policies that are in place in a timely manner; There are initiatives that are not worth the year; There is also the social aspect of governance; production developments in agriculture; developments in the handicraft industry; The progress of economic, trade and commercial exchanges is clearly documented. ”

Zhang Ji looked at the mountain of public books, and said Tao Ling: "Master Tao, you draft a comprehensive summary of your work over the years!" ”

"Whoa! Xiaguan will do it! Tao Ling said and went to prepare.

Zhang Ji and Yang Qiu flipped through the public book presented on the Tao Ling in the mansion

This mountain of books makes people feel a headache when they see it, but Zhang Ji didn't go through them one by one, I randomly selected a few books to flip through, Zhang Ji carefully looked at Tao Ling's book, everything recorded in this book is clear, without the slightest mistake, the years, months and days on it are clearly recorded, and the time, place and people are also clear. The whole thing is thorough and coherent. No matter which type he turned to, Zhang sighed in his heart: What a diligent county official!

Zhang Ji and Yang Qiu looked at it for two hours, and after two hours, Tao Ling took his summary and handed it over to Zhang Ji, Zhang Ji took the summary and looked at it carefully: this summary took more than 10 pages. All the records are all the achievements of Taoling in the 18 years of his appointment as the commander of Wuwei County, the annual tax revenue has risen to a higher level every year in the past 18 years, agricultural production has grown steadily, the society has remained basically stable, there have been no large-scale uprisings and rebellions, economic and trade exchanges have become increasingly active, and the population has increased significantly from only 50,000 at the beginning of his reign to more than 100,000 people

After reading it, Zhang Jiyue knew Tao Ling's political achievements in office, and he finally said Tao Ling: "Lord Tao has exhausted his efforts for the development of Wuwei. These achievements are not easy to come by, and I will focus on solving your future whereabouts and will never treat you badly, you can rest assured! ”

"Thank you, Lord Zhang, Mingjian! To be so sure by adults, Tao Ling is worth dying! As she spoke, her eyes moistened.

Zhang Ji continued to persuade: "People are watching what they do, and history will give you a judgmental conclusion!" After saying that, Yang Qiu was about to leave Wuwei County, Tao Ling repeatedly retained, Zhang both insisted on refusing, and the two said goodbye.

Zhang Ji and Yang Qiu left Wuwei County and discussed with Huang Tong, Zhang Ji said: "Our Wuwei is worth the trip!" ”

"What do you mean by that? Yang Qiudao.

Zhang Ji explained: "Previously, I carefully checked the file of Wuwei County's order Taoling, which is completely contrary to the results obtained by my private interview with Weifu, and I can overturn the conclusions on the file by contacting the people and personally going to the house to check Taoling's summary and witnessing the scene of Wuwei City!" ”

"Does the general mean that what is said in the dossier is false?" Yang Qiudao.

"I don't doubt that there is no such possibility, but it is not completely conclusive yet, we need to go to Xuanwei County to check it out!" Zhang Jidao.

"Okay general!" After that, the two of them only went to Xuanwei County

Xuanwei is the second largest county in Xiliang, the county order Jiang Wen is also the county order that has been in power for many years, the age is similar to Taoling, Zhang Ji and Yang Qiu went lightly, and when they arrived at the county seat, they saw that the county was well arranged, and various industries were in full swing, a lively scene, through guò walking the streets and alleys, what they saw and heard, what they heard and saw were similar to Wuwei, and the people's calls for the current county order Jiang Wen rose one after another, and the fame can be seen.

When he arrived in Xuanwei County, Zhang Jitong had a discussion with Jiang Wen, and found that Jiang Wen's answers were fluent, without the slightest flaw, and the experience of governing the country was the way, Zhang Ji simply checked his public book, and found that the record of the public book was also clearly organized, and the facts contained were clear and detailed.

Xianmei is a small county, and what the file contains is: Xianmei County ordered Peng Du to bend the law for personal gain, fill his pockets, and fake public welfare for personal gain, so he was punished by criminal law. Zhang both according to the facts contained in the investigation of Peng Du, to Xianmei County, Zhang both took the form of a private visit to the micro-service to investigate, and the results also surprised him, that is, Xianmei County made Peng Du's reputation also quite high, and the people were reluctant to let him go, and when he arrived in Xianmei County, Zhang both focused on understanding the fact that Peng Du bent the law for personal gain, filled his pockets, and faked the fact that the public and private interests were fake, and he understood the facts and the public book, and it turned out that Peng Du had just been in Xianmei County during his tenure for several years, and the agricultural harvest was not encountered for several years, and it was difficult to collect taxes. In response to this situation, he made a decisive decision: to reduce the taxes of the peasants, but because he failed to pay the taxes on time, he was punished, but fortunately he kept his official hat. (To be continued......)