When Zhang Yifan saw it, he stopped him, and then said as kindly as possible: "I am the new county magistrate of Xiangshan County, if you are the people of Xiangshan County, you will bother to take me down the road, and you will be paid 500 yuan, who wants?" ”

Zhu Jingjing on the side was a little puzzled when she heard it, how to go to Xiangshan County, and the city of Guangzhou knew as soon as she asked, why did the husband hire a guide for Wubaiwen? Besides, these are all people from Xiangshan County, let them lead the way, why do they have to give money?

But, no matter what, although she couldn't figure it out, she believed in her husband, so she didn't say anything, just watched quietly.

These Minzhuang also heard it and subconsciously grabbed it.

"Me!"

"Me!"

“……“

But immediately, they came back to their senses, and their faces were suddenly very ugly.

One of the people with a scar between his eyebrows said with a little hatred on his face: "Your official master is just playing us like this? Lead the way to 500 Wen, thinking that we are three-year-old children can believe it? ”

Another Minzhuang, who looked a little like him, also said: "How can there be a reason in the world for a horse to be a county commander, and if you don't understand it, you will come to entertain us!" ”

When Zhu Wuyi heard this, he couldn't help but be angry again, he was not wronged by being whipped, he was just a group of people.

Thinking so in his heart, he immediately stepped forward again, was about to fight, and shouted: "How dare you be rude in front of the horse and the princess, are you impatient?" ”

When these people saw it, they were so frightened that they hurriedly hid back.

"Zhu Wu, step aside!" When Zhang Yifan saw it, he drank Zhu Wu again, then looked at these people, and said patiently, "It's normal for you not to believe it, but I am indeed a courtier, this is Princess Lin'an, my daughter-in-law." At the behest of our father, he went to Xiangshan County as a county magistrate. When you go back to Xiangshan County, you will naturally be clear. ”

After finishing speaking, he motioned to Qiu Ju to go over, asked for a 500 Wen Da Ming treasure banknote, showed them and said, "I see that you are a little seriously injured, and this guide should allow you to hire a carriage to go back." By the way, I also want to know about the situation in Xiangshan County, you can tell me about it. How, is this deal going to be done or not? Good for both of us? ”

When the five Minzhuang heard this, they still had a skeptical attitude. The scarred face in one of them said suspiciously, "Can ...... But why don't you look like an official at all? ”

Zhang Yifan saw that their hatred had disappeared, but he was still very puzzled, so he said with a smile: "Because I am also from the common people, half a year ago, I was still a small ordinary person outside the capital city. So, why should I have an official shelf? ”

"......" The five Minzhuang listened to it and looked at each other, but they were still puzzled.

In their impression, what they have heard the most is that those who used to be ordinary people, but once they are recommended to be officials, even if they are petty officials, they are all put up immediately. Even those who are not officials in the county government are full of officials when they come to them.

Zhang Yifan said that for the reason, they didn't feel that there was such a causal relationship at all.

However, no matter what, they can also see that this colt, or the county magistrate of Xiangshan County, seems to be a very good talker.

Therefore, after several of them glanced at each other, they still said to Zhang Yifan with the scar face: "We are all poor families, if the county master turns around and asks for the five hundred yuan, we will not be able to take it out!" ”

"Hahaha......" Zhang Yifan heard it and immediately laughed.

This is to regard himself as Zhu Liangzu!

After laughing for a while, he turned to Qi Xiang and said, "I'm afraid that it will be inconvenient for them to move around, so you send someone to call a big car over." They pay! ”

Qi Xiang didn't speak from beginning to end, and after hearing the order, he immediately ordered one of his subordinates to ride to the city to find it.

Zhang Yifan walked over, stretched out his hand and handed the five hundred Wen to the scar face who spoke the most, and said at the same time: "Put it away, you will negotiate the price yourself in a while, anyway, it is your own money, if the fare is not enough, I will not make up for it for you." ”

Scarface stared at his eyes for a moment, and finally reached out and took the five hundred wen, looked at it a little rarely, and then handed it to one of his companions and said, "Sixth, you have a good mouth, you will bargain later!" ”

The one who was called the sixth looked a little like him, and after taking it, he and a few other people immediately looked at it as if they had got some kind of treasure.

After looking at them for a while, Scar Face turned around and saw Zhang Yifan and they were all staring at them, so he showed a trace of embarrassment, and explained to Zhang Yifan: "We have never seen such an expensive Daming treasure banknote, let the county respect ...... No, the horse master smiled! ”

Hehe, 500 wen is so expensive? Zhu Yuanzhang's classmates have printed a hundred pieces of it, which is really expensive!

However, from this, Zhang Yifan also knows that it is estimated that these people in front of him are indeed very poor, and they may not have Daming treasure money, right? Because the minimum denomination of the Ming Dynasty banknotes is 100 Wen, it will take several years for the Ming Dynasty to issue a small amount of 10 Wen Daming Bao Banknotes.

From the change in the name of this scar face, Zhang Yifan also knew that they should recognize themselves. So, he asked, "What's your name?" ”

"The grass people's name is Zhang San, and they belong to Renhoufang." Zhang San replied immediately, and then took the initiative to introduce several other people, "He is my brother, so his name is Zhang Liu." That's Wang Wu, Zhao Shun ......"

The people who were called by their names looked at Zhang Yifan respectfully, nodded their heads, but they were injured again, and they grinned in pain.

Zhang Yifan saw that their attitudes were very different from those at the beginning, and he was also happy in his heart, so he asked Zhang San: "Can you tell me about the basic situation of Xiangshan County?" ”

When Zhang San heard this, he immediately replied: "Xiangshan County was only established in the former Song Dynasty, and now there are eleven squares, in addition to our Renhou Fang, there are also good characters and longan......

Fangdu, that is, the township, from the administrative planning, Xiangshan County is still very large, including Zhongshan and Zhuhai in later generations.

However, because it is close to the sea, it is greatly affected by pirates, typhoons, etc., and it is far away from Guangzhou City, and there is a Panyu County in the middle, so it has always been an inferior county.

Regarding the information about this Xiangshan County, Zhang Yifan has actually read it on the Jingshi side. Now listening to the people of Xiangshan, although there are many repetitions, it is also a check. Therefore, he didn't interrupt, just listened to Zhang San's narration.

Generally speaking, a county, there are zhi counties, county officials, master books, and canonical history are court officials, but lower counties often do not have county officials, and there is not even a master book. Xiangshan County is in this case, the original county order died of illness, and now all things in the county government are in charge of the unpopular chieftain of the canon.

While he was talking here, Qi Xiang's subordinates had already led a big cart over, and there was no carriage, it was a flatbed car. This kind of fare will be cheaper, and this sergeant has obviously put a lot of thought into calling a car, rather than simply carrying out the order to call a car.

Zhang Yifan found that as soon as the big car appeared, these people didn't have the heart to speak, and their eyes were staring at the driver.

So, he didn't hinder them, let them negotiate the price, and in the end it was a transaction of two hundred and thirteen yuan, and the five people squeezed a car and set off.

A strange combination appeared on the official road.

On the flatbed, five people were strong and had a whip wound. But there was a group of knights next to the car, not like an escort, but more like an escort, which attracted many people's side eyes.

When they entered the city of Guangzhou, suddenly, someone rushed out and blocked the way.

This time, Qi Xiang's people did not react immediately, because this person who blocked the way was not the first time to block their way.

That's right, the person blocking the road is still Fang Keqin, the new governor of Guangzhou Prefecture.

Seeing that he solemnly saluted Zhang Yifan and Zhu Jingjing again, he said very solemnly: "On behalf of the people of the counties of Guangzhou Prefecture, the lower officials have thanked the horses and princesses for their assistance in disaster relief!" ”

Obviously, he had been watching, and saw that the people outside the city had returned.

Zhang San and the others in the car were a little shocked when they heard this.

In the past, because of Zhang Yifan's amiability, there was no official arrogance, although they verbally admitted that Zhang Yifan was a colt, but deep in their hearts, they may not believe it.

But at this moment, an official blocked the road, and they knew that it was indeed because of the horses and princesses that they could go home, not that Yongjiahou was kind, and at this moment, they really got to know Zhang Yifan again.

However, Zhang Yifan at this time didn't care about them, just looked at Fang Keqin, and said with a smile: "What's the meaning of verbal thanks?" You are the governor of Guangzhou Prefecture......"

Speaking of this, he looked down the street, then turned back to look at Fang Keqin and said, "...... That's okay, it's almost noon, and we haven't eaten yet, so why don't you invite us to this restaurant for lunch? ”

As he spoke, he pointed his finger down.

Fang Keqin listened and turned his head to take a look. The restaurant opened on the main road into the city is definitely a powerful and high-grade restaurant. It stands to reason that if you ask the concubine and the princess to do you a favor, even if you don't have this thing, please have a meal, and that is definitely the right thing to do.

The other officials even went out ten miles away, and they wanted to wash the dust for the horses and princesses!

But at this time, he saw Fang Keqin's face was bitter, he opened his mouth, and did not make a sound, and then, he coughed, and then whispered embarrassedly: "Xiaguan...... Xiaguan ...... Please forgive me for the horses and princesses, the lower officials can't afford this lunch right now, why don't you wait for the next month to put it down? ”

Hearing this, Zhang San and the others couldn't help but be shocked.

This official, poor like this?

Zhang Yifan was not surprised at all, turned his head and glanced at Zhu Jingjing, and gestured with his eyes, look, I was right before, right?

He didn't make a sound, and after turning his head, he said to Fang Keqin again: "Where is your Yulu? Can't even eat in a restaurant? ”

Fang Keqin listened and was a little ashamed, but he still replied truthfully: "Xiaguan came from afar, although he could eat and live at the post station for free, but he spent some money on the road. When I first arrived in Guangzhou, I wanted to buy something, so I ...... Just ......"

Zhang Yifan read an article in later generations, saying that the regulations of the Ming Dynasty were to be officials in different places, and there were even regulations that what province should go to which province, almost all southerners went to the north as officials, and northerners went to the south as officials, and some distances were very far.

As a result, some officials even have to borrow money to travel in order to be able to take office.

There is also a historical origin to why officials often pass by, and the magistrates want to receive them and give them some gifts.

At this time, he confirmed this idea from Fang Keqin, and said with a smile: "In that case, then we can go shopping for vegetables by ourselves and use the stove of your prefect's yamen, right?" ”

Fang Keqin was stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting Zhang Yifan to say this. So much so that after a long while, he came back to his senses, and quickly nodded and said, "Of course, of course!" ”

When Zhang Yifan heard this, he turned his head to Qiu Ju and instructed: "You and Zhu Wu and they go to buy some chickens, ducks, fish and meat, so many people, you have to be full." ”

When a colt, especially a colt crossing, can lack anything, that is, there is no shortage of money!

Qiu Ju agreed, and in addition to the two guards following her, Qi Xiang also sent four of his subordinates to follow.

Fang Keqin's side also hurriedly waved to the corner of the street, and an old servant who was also dressed plainly hurriedly came over and left with Qiu Ju and the others.

Then, Fang Keqin's side signaled to Zhang Yifan and said, "Donkey, princess, please here!" ”

When Zhang Yifan saw it, he turned over and dismounted, and walked side by side with him. It would be a bit rude to continue riding.

"I'm a first-time official, can you tell me what to pay attention to when you are a new local official?"

When Fang Keqin heard this, he was not surprised, and hurriedly replied seriously: "A little shallow experience, the lower official will tell the horse about ......."

In fact, in this Hongwu Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang also noticed the arrival of new officials, so he later compiled a manual called "Instructions for Arrival", so that new officials should follow this booklet.

This "Arrival Instructions" has also been handed down to later generations, and it is very detailed, stipulating all aspects that new officials should master after they arrive in the localities. These include worshipping the gods, announcing the arrival of new officials, mastering the people, money, and goods of the new land, and even visiting the local lonely and widowed elderly.

Fang Keqin and Zhang Yifan were walking and chatting in front, and on the flatbed truck at the back, the five people in Xiangshan County, including the coachman, were all stunned and shocked.

Is this an official master?

Does this really have to be an official master?

Listening to their conversation, one is the new governor of Guangzhou Prefecture and the other is a colt, but, no matter how you look at it, whether it is a colt or the prefect of Guangzhou Prefecture, it is not like it at all!

The classic history of Xiangshan County is much different from that of the prefect, right? However, the classic history eats fragrant and spicy food, and his stomach is round at all times, but this prefect can't even afford to eat in a restaurant!

Could it be that when the official man goes to this restaurant to eat, not only has to pay, but he also has no money to pay, so he doesn't dare to go?

Really, the words and things I heard just now made Zhang San and the others really shocked.

To be honest, they have some suspicions that this prefect and this colt are fake!

But if it's fake, what are they trying to do like this?

Scam money? Who does it deceive to get money?

Deceitful? Who to fool?

I'm confused, I'm really confused!

Before I knew it, I was on the side of the prefect's yamen. There are many officials here, and as soon as they saw Fang Keqin and people coming, they hurriedly came over to salute.

At this moment, Zhang San and the others were dumbfounded.

This is really the prefect!

At this moment, the fixed impression of the official master in their hearts collapsed!

Fang Keqin asked people to open the middle door, welcomed the horse and the princess in, and went to the back office to entertain them.

In the palace, Fang Keqin didn't bring his family, but he didn't need to do it himself, because there were servants on errands, including serving servants, cooks, etc.

Fang Keqin has been accompanying Zhang Yifan and Zhu Jingjing, talking about some experience in officialdom. After Qiu Ju and the others came back, they just asked the government chef to do the work, and she personally took the big cow and the second cow to cook.

In the end, Fang Keqin shared a table with Zhang Yifan and Zhu Jingjing, and the others divided three tables for lunch.

The five Xiangshan County citizens are strong, and even the coachman took the opportunity to have a meal, chicken, duck and fish, which they will never forget in their lives.

After Zhang Yifan finished lunch, he also roughly understood what the new official needed to do, which was more troublesome than he imagined.

Fang Keqin came to be the prefect of Guangzhou Prefecture because he was ordered, and the biggest purpose was also for Zhang Yifan. Therefore, after he arrived, he also did his homework in Xiangshan County, and also talked to Zhang Yifan.

In particular, Xiangshan County was one of the hardest hit counties in this typhoon. This made Zhang Yifan worry about the affairs of Xiangshan County, so he left immediately after eating.

Zhang San and others escaped and were arrested, in fact, because they heard that Xiangshan County was miserable.

………………

Panyu County, Zhixian Daotong is a Mongolian, standing among the locals, even if he does not wear official uniforms, he can distinguish them.

At this time, he did not care about the rule that county officials should not go to the countryside, and led a group of people to investigate the affected villages.

"County Zun, it's useless for you to force the villains so much!" A clerk dressed up complained to him, "There are no young people in the county, and even if the squires pay for it, they can't hire people to work, and they haven't repaired these rivers so quickly!" ”

"Yes, county honor, even in the next county, before the north city of Guangzhou is repaired, there is not enough manpower to repair these rivers."

“……”

Listening to the grievances of his subordinates, Dao Tongxin actually understands that this is an objective fact. However, when he saw that the estuary near the official road had burst due to the passage of the hurricane, flooding all those fertile fields, and even affecting the two villages downstream, he was also anxious!

However, on Yongjiahou's side, he had no choice, it wasn't that he hadn't said it, but he was reprimanded by Yongjiahou, and there was no way at all.

When the north city of Guangzhou is repaired and Minzhuang comes back to repair these rivers, it is estimated that the fertile land will be soaked to the ground.

This storm came at a bad time!

He was thinking about it when suddenly, he heard someone under him shouting: "Oh no, county honor, look, those are the people who have been requisitioned, this is all fleeing back?" ”