The best county magistrate

The fifth day of April in the tenth year of Jianwen.

Two wooden stakes several people high were erected in front of Ximin Pavilion in Qingshui County Government Office.

The left side is engraved with "It is the right way to be an official if you are young and the injustice is wronged", and the right side is engraved with "Excessive charges will bring disaster to the country and the people".

After Yang Xuanchen finished speaking loudly, he turned around and shouted to all the government officials who had lined up: "Listen carefully, everyone, these two words will be the warning for our Qingshui County government office!"

"Everyone must always keep in mind that as officials of Qingshui County, we must put the benefit of the people first!"

"Everyone is here, Mr. Wuliting Yingyan!"

At this time, a yamen servant led a group of people into the county yamen, "Report! Master, sir, please call me back to report."

Yang Xuanchen raised his eyebrows and asked, "What are your orders, Master Yan?"

"Sir Yan said, please arrange for a response from Qingzhou Prefecture. He will come to the Yamen after visiting the county."

"Everyone has heard it, then let's listen to Mr. Yan and take action!" Yang Xuanchen, Zhang Biao and Wei Junzhi immediately greeted the people from Qingzhou Mansion.

At the same time, Yan Chenghai and two attendants were walking on the streets of Qingshui County.

A county magistrate died in Qingshui County the year before last, and Yan Chenghai came here once, so he was relatively familiar with it.

Looking at the newly painted walls along the street, he couldn't help but frown, "Master Sun, this Qingshui County is a poor county. For my official to inspect, it took a lot of time and money to paint it. What do you think Yang Xuanchen's intention is?" "

Sun Zhiqing was stunned. He didn't expect Yan Chenghai to ask this suddenly, "I guess he must be trying to please the superior."

Yan Chenghai sneered, obviously disdainful of Yang Xuanchen's approach.

After they walked for a while, there were many more people on the street, and Yan Chenghai asked another question.

"I remember that in Qingshui County last year, there were very few people on the streets, and all the businesses were closed to thank customers."

"Why are there so many people now?"

Sun Zhiqing nodded in agreement, and then stopped a commoner, "Young man, why are there so many more people on the street than before?"

"You mean there are more people who dare to go out? You don't know, since the master came here and cracked down on gangsters and evil, we all dare to go out on the streets." The young man said with excitement.

"Shops that couldn't afford the down payment in the past now dare to open their doors and welcome customers."

"There are still evil forces in Qingshui County collecting top money?" Yan Chenghai asked in surprise.

"Yes, always! Thanks to our new master, it's so relieved..." The young man said something more and left.

Yan Chenghai and Sun Zhiqing looked at each other, with a trace of doubt in their eyes, "Master Sun, if it were you, would you dare to arrest someone?"

Sun Zhiqing shook his head and said: "If I were to become this county magistrate, I would definitely wait until the foundation is solid before considering doing something to eliminate evil. I'm afraid it's inappropriate for Master Yang to be eager for quick success."

"This statement is too arbitrary. Let's take another look." Yan Chenghai did not agree with Sun Zhiqing's statement and planned to take another look.

The group of people walked for a while, and this time Sun Zhiqing stopped a girl, "Girl, excuse me, I heard that the bully in the county was caught?"

"Are you a foreigner? Who of us in Qingshui County doesn't know how righteous my master is? Not only did he arrest the Copper Coin Gang, but he also arrested the evil squire..."

"Then what kind of person do you think he is?" Sun Zhiqing interrupted the girl's narration.

"Him? You mean the master, right?"

The girl thought for a while, with a look of infatuation on her face, "Handsome! So handsome. I heard that he is not married yet, and all our sisters want to marry him!"

Yan Chenghai couldn't hold it back and burst out laughing, "Girl, you have to hurry up, otherwise there won't be this store after you cross the village."

"No, but it is said that the backer of the Copper Coin Gang is a high-ranking official in the capital. We are all worried about him..." The girl said and ran away.

Yan Chenghai couldn't believe that Beijing officials could be involved behind the small evil forces in Qingshui County.

If this evil force is really the kind that makes people angry, he wouldn't mind helping Yang Xuanchen.

Several people walked and asked questions, and the people's opinions on Yang Xuanchen were varied.

What kind of Daluo Jinxian descends to earth to save the common people, and what kind of martial arts master destroys bandits while talking and laughing.

But no matter how you evaluate him, in summary, the people love their new county magistrate very much.

When they were still a little way away from the county government office, Yan Chenghai and his party saw the long queue. He was a little curious and stepped forward to ask.

"What are you doing?"

"Brother, you are here to apply for the job, right? Our county government is recruiting government servants. Seeing that you are so polite, you must have read a book."

"There is a shortage of scholars in the Yamen. The master said that those who can read and write don't have to queue and can go in directly."

Yan Chenghai listened to his words and asked Sun Zhiqing and his attendants to wait outside the county government office. He stepped into the gate of the county government office alone.

By chance, he met Yang Xuanchen who was sweating profusely and came to Ximin Pavilion.

"How are you today? Is there anyone who can read and write? We have to hurry up. Master Yan will be here soon. I don't have much time today."

The scholar shook his sore and swollen arms and replied: "Master, it's not like you don't know the situation in Qingshui County. How can there be so many people who have read..."

"It's okay, just count how many there are. If that doesn't work, someone who can read will do."

"When I have time later, I will teach them how to write in person."

Yan Chenghai was just about to take a few steps closer to chat, but he was attracted by the pillars on both sides of Ximin Pavilion, or to be precise, the two rows of words on the pillars.

“It is the right way for an official to seek an injustice and accuse someone unjustly, but to seek an extra cent will bring harm to the country and the people!”

"Good, very good! Serving the people first as an official is the right way."

A simple sentence not only tells how to be an official, but also reveals the integrity of the official.

Yan Chenghai's mood was a little agitated and his voice became much louder.

As if he had seen a treasure, Yang Xuanchen stepped forward and took Yan Chenghai's hands in his.

"Brother, do you know the words above? Can you read and write?"

"Qingshui County Government is recruiting scholars. Those with merit will be admitted directly. Are you interested?"

Yan Chenghai never expected that Yang Xuanchen would be so eager for talents. He smiled slightly and asked, "How much is the monthly salary?"

"It's easy to talk, easy to talk, and once accepted, you'll get half a month's salary!"

"Brother is a foreigner, right? Listen to me. Even though Qingshui County is poor now, it will definitely become the number one county in Dayan in the future."

"If you stay and develop in Qingshui County, I don't dare to say anything else about my position. There is a lot of room for promotion. If you work hard, you can become the chief registrar in two years and the county magistrate in four years!"

Yang Xuanchen, who was talking endlessly, didn't realize that Yan Chenghai's eyes had glanced behind him.

"Xiao Wei! Why are you here?" Yan Chenghai asked in surprise.

"Wei Junzhi has met Mr. Yan!"

Yang Xuanchen looked extremely embarrassed when he heard this. Then he let go of Yan Chenghai's hands and looked at them carefully.

Yan Chenghai, who was dressed in casual clothes, looked very handsome. At first glance, he was only in his thirties and well-maintained.

"Your Majesty, Yang Xuanchen, has met Lord Yan."

Yan Chenghai waved his hand and said with a smile: "I have heard a lot about you along the way. You have done a great job!"

"But your boy is still a little impulsive in doing things."

The gentle tone revealed a strong sense of affirmation towards him.

Yang Xuanchen did not show a trace of complacency. Instead, he frowned and whispered: "Master Yan, I am indeed a little impulsive."

"But I don't want to see the people suffering. Their lives are already difficult enough, and they also have to suffer from the oppression of evil forces."

"Youdao is to raise the people like a child who is always worried and just wants the country to be stable."

Yan Chenghai looked at Yang Xuanchen who bowed his head and bowed, his eyes suddenly brightened, "Okay! What a good saying to support the people like a child who is always worried. I just want the country to be stable and safe."

"Yang Xuanchen!"

Yang Xuanchen bowed his head again and said, "I'm here!"

"Let me explain the twists and turns of right and wrong to you." Yan Chenghai's face became solemn and his tone was cold.