The best county magistrate

Of course Yang Xuanchen would not know what Zhao Xue was thinking.

He just thought it was fun to show off in front of this little girl.

"That's it for today's class. I still have a lot of things to do. You can go and have fun on your own."

"Tomorrow Zhang Biao will take you starting from the industrial park in the south of the city to gradually familiarize you with the industries in Qingshui County, so that you can better manage your private treasury after returning to Beijing."

Yang Xuanchen's words woke up Zhao Xue, whose eyes were filled with little stars.

"Why is that big bearded guy? Master, can't you take me to see him?"

"It's just to understand the basic situation. It doesn't matter who takes you there. When you get there, the directors of each factory and workshop will naturally answer your questions."

"All you need to do is learn more and ask more questions. After reading this, you will have to take a test. If you fail the test, you will be punished by working in a factory!"

Zhao Xue pouted her lips dissatisfiedly upon hearing this, "Are there still more exams?"

“How do you know how much you understand without taking a test?”

Yang Xuanchen scared her, and then said: "Of course, if you pass the exam, there will be rewards."

"What reward?"

He looked back, left her with a mysterious smile, and left Donghua Hall without saying anything.

Time flies by like a white horse, and soon the first day of September comes.

Emperor Jianwen and Concubine Shu were having dinner in Fengming Hall, and Wu Dahai presented two letters from Qingshui County.

Concubine Shu first opened the letter from the eldest princess Zhao Xue, and she smiled happily when she read half of it.

Emperor Jianwen put down his bowls and chopsticks and asked with a smile: "Why is Yue'er so happy?"

"Your Majesty has eaten less in the past few days. If you eat more, I will read it to you."

"Father, mother and concubine, we haven't seen each other for many days. I miss you very much."

"My son has met my uncle and has conveyed my greetings to you two."

"When he first met Qingshui County Magistrate Yang Xuanchen, he did not know the identity of his son, so there were many misunderstandings."

"Now the misunderstanding has been resolved, and I believe that Yang Xuanchen has talents in the world."

"Please forgive me for making my own opinions. I have decided to study in Qingshui County."

"I ask my father and mother to allow my son and ministers to learn from him how to govern and secure the country."

"..."

The letter was not long. First, it expressed Zhao Xue's longing for her, and second, she expressed her admiration for Yang Xuanchen's talents.

After Concubine Shu finished reading, her beautiful eyes turned to Emperor Jianwen who was looking down and thinking.

"Your Majesty, Xue'er rarely obeys others. She is famous for being unruly and willful in the palace."

"I asked her to be my concubine this time. I didn't expect there would be unexpected gains. How about..."

Emperor Jianwen didn't speak at first, thinking constantly in his mind as to why his eldest princess wanted to stay in Qingshui County to study when she went there.

Don't the great Confucians in Jixia Academy have any knowledge of the world?

Or are those PhDs and bachelors from the Imperial College just deceiving the world and stealing their reputation?

He had seen Yang Xuanchen before. He had fine skin, tender flesh, and a good skin. He was a master of attracting bees and butterflies.

It would be understandable if the eldest princess fell in love with him at first sight, but every word in the letter said more about her admiration for his talent.

But what is the use of a little girl like her learning the skills of governing a country and bringing peace to the world?

Thinking of this, he opened his eyes and asked: "Yue'er, there is another letter that must be from Yang Xuanchen. Let's see what he says first."

Concubine Shu didn't think much, she said yes and unfolded Yang Xuanchen's letter.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Yang Xuanchen, please bow down."

"The guilty minister was terrified. Without knowing the identity of the eldest princess, the guilty minister detained her in the county jail for five days."

"The guilty minister is willing to accept any punishment. I just ask Your Majesty and the Empress not to anger a subordinate official in Qingshui County."

Concubine Shu stopped reading because Emperor Jianwen had already slapped the table heavily with his palm.

This palm was so powerful that it knocked down a bottle of wine on the table.

Wu Dahai, who was standing aside, immediately stepped forward to hold up the wine flask, and winked at several palace maids, asking them to wipe it quickly.

Unexpectedly, Emperor Jianwen's face filled with anger changed and he suddenly burst into laughter.

He, who usually kept his emotions and angers secret, became so out of character because of two letters today, which really shocked Concubine Shu and all the servants.

"This Yang Xuanchen is so bold! He even dares to imprison my eldest princess!"

"Lawless! Insolent! Do whatever you want!..."

Although Emperor Jianwen's words were like this, his tone was extremely happy.

Then he changed the topic and whispered to Concubine Shu: "Keep reading, I want to see what else he said."

"The guilty minister knew that his time was short, so he wrote a letter that spoke from his heart."

"The eldest princess has an outstanding talent for mathematics and a very high level of understanding. If she can be properly cultivated, she will become a capable person in the palace or even in the temple over time."

"The eldest princess is kind-hearted and simple, but the guilty minister feels that the eldest princess is very lonely."

"This loneliness is not only due to the nobility of his status."

"The sinner believes that this loneliness comes more from her inner world."

"It is not a pity that the guilty minister should die, but I sincerely ask your majesty and empress to show more care to the princess in the future."

"Companionship is the best love for children and the best education."

Concubine Shu stopped again, looking at the letter in her hand, her heart felt like a knife was being twisted.

Yes, this girl Zhao Xue was smart and lovable when she was a child.

However, more than ten years ago, the war was in chaos. Not only did Emperor Jianwen need to fight in all directions, but she, Fu Yue, was also constantly stabilizing the rear.

At that time, as long as they were alive, fed and clothed, there was no time to care about the healthy growth of their children.

In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, one of them consolidated the imperial power, and the other managed the harem, and they lacked care for her.

It turns out that Xueer's unruly, willful and misbehaving behavior are all caused by her loneliness, and the cause is still her own fault as a parent.

Thinking about this, tears seemed to cross her eyelids, but she endured them.

"Your Majesty, we have missed a lot over the years. It seems that none of our ministers have a thorough understanding of Xue'er's situation."

Emperor Jianwen nodded in agreement and sighed softly, "Yes, what this bastard said makes some sense. What else did he say next?"

After hearing this, Concubine Shu continued to read: "The sinner is brave, please allow your majesty and empress to allow the eldest princess to stay in Qingshui County for three months."

“Qingshui County has beautiful mountains and clear waters, perfect for relaxing.”

"And with the recent influx of disaster victims, there are many political affairs that require manpower. The eldest princess just takes this opportunity to gain experience."

The letter was not finished when he read it, but Emperor Jianwen chuckled.

"This bastard really thinks of himself as a person, which means he wants to be our Xue'er's teacher."

How could Concubine Shu not know what Yang Xuanchen meant? She echoed: "That's right, I'm young and don't know how high the sky is."

Emperor Jianwen waved his hand, the smile on his face not diminishing, "The thousand-word monument in front of the academy makes those old guys breathless."

"I keep clamoring every day to make that bastard look good."

"I think that boy's idea is good. Let Xue'er stay in Qingshui County for three months."

"Waiting for Xue'er to come back, I want to take a closer look to see who is more powerful, Yang Xuanchen, or the old guys from the Academy!"

Speaking of this, Emperor Jianwen's tone changed, and the aura of the superior suddenly appeared, and his eyes were extremely sharp.

"Since I came to the throne, I have worked hard to govern and seek changes. These ministers and great scholars are either persuading me to do this or that."

"Do you really think I don't know about the things you did behind the scenes?"

He didn't continue speaking, he just sighed and seemed a little weak.

Concubine Shu knew very well that matters in the temple could not be changed overnight, and they were all waiting for someone to break the situation.

"Your Majesty, this boy didn't say anything else, he just made a suggestion."

Emperor Jianwen's eyebrows twitched and he said with a smile: "My precious princess is bullying me. I haven't even argued with him about it yet. How dare this kid make suggestions? You are so tired of living."

Concubine Shu smiled and pushed him gently, "Let's see first, why are you so anxious?"

"He suggested giving the royal private treasury an appropriate name. The private treasury carries the word private. If it is really put into operation, there will inevitably be criticism."

"And he also suggested that you should not be too overbearing in business and should be equally exposed to rain and dew."

Taking Yang Xuanchen's letter from Concubine Shu, Emperor Jianwen read it carefully again.

Regarding the last suggestion, he thought about it for a while, and then said: "There is no rush to choose a name. Let Xueer choose it when she comes back."

"But I don't know much about the way of doing business. It's up to Yue'er to grasp it."

"The emperor is an emperor with flowing water, and a clan is strong with iron. The water in the capital city is too deep, so we must not cause turmoil in the situation."

Then he said to Wu Dahai: "Xiao Wuzi, please pass on my oral instructions."

"Yang Xuanchen, the magistrate of Qingshui County, has done great service in running the county. He gave him a pair of Ruyi jade. Seeing Yu Ruyi is like seeing me, so you can do things cheaply."

"The eldest princess, Zhao Xue, will be punished for her wanton behavior and will be fined for one season. She will be kept in Qingshui County to think about her mistakes until she is allowed to return to the capital after the winter solstice."