I was a gentleman in ancient times

Wei Su waved his hand, indicating that he doesn't need to be polite.

Qi Cheng was a little ashamed and said: "I have heard of Mr. Wei's name for a long time, but I didn't expect to meet him today. I am so lucky. You don't know, sir, I also stayed in Yingyang City at the beginning and admired Mr. Wei's name. I made a special trip to listen to Mr.'s lectures and benefited a lot. I only regret that I didn't get into the academy to truly become Mr.'s student and accept Mr.'s teachings."

He knew that Mr. Qin was not an extraordinary person, and he never expected that Wei Su would come to Qin and be worshiped by King Qin as Prime Minister within a short period of time.No wonder everyone in the world compares Wei Su with the former sage Zhang Chu. In his opinion, Wei Su deserves it.

So that's the case, Wei Su nodded, and asked strangely: "How did you come to Qin?"

Qi Cheng seemed to be a little embarrassed to speak, he smiled and said: "It's a long story."

Back then when he was in Yingyang City, he wanted to find a chance to enter the academy, but because of his lack of knowledge, he failed to enter the academy.Later, when he heard that Wang Zizhan was recruiting diners, he paid attention to it. He came to the door to talk with Wang Zizhan twice, and the conversation was very happy.

He originally planned to be Prince Zhan's retainer and assist the King of Qin, but later, something happened at home and he missed the opportunity by accident.By the time he had dealt with his family affairs and looked for him, Wang Zizhan had already returned to Qin.

Back then, those friends of his had already left and scattered.He also had the idea of ​​traveling around the world by himself, but he had seen everywhere, but he still couldn't find a suitable place for him.In this way, he was depressed all the time, and later he heard the news that Wang Zizhan succeeded to the throne as the King of Qin. Only then did he remember that Wang Zizhan's ideals and ambitions were very compatible with him.He has accomplished nothing now, so why not go to Qin to look for opportunities?Recalling the agreement with his friends back then, he simply came to Qin without hesitation.

Since Qin Wangzhan succeeded to the throne, he has always paid great attention to talents.In the past few years, any scholar with ideas and ambitions can be appointed. After he came to Qin, he was recommended by others, and he started from the bottom step by step, and he also got the post of a county magistrate.In line with his original intention, he worked conscientiously for the people. Fortunately, the lives of the people in his jurisdiction are getting better and better.Although it is not entirely due to him alone, he still has a sense of accomplishment in his heart.

Hearing his experience, Wei Su smiled, "Your experience before was not in vain. I have always believed that it is better to travel thousands of miles than to read thousands of books. When you travel around the world, what you see and hear on the way is the most precious treasure in your life." .”

Wei Su's words relieved Qi Cheng a lot.He cupped his hands and said: "Mr.'s words are reasonable. Thank you for your words, sir, which enlightened the students. The students understand."

Wei Su nodded, and talked about the purpose of this place, "I came mainly to understand the government orders issued by the court, whether they can be implemented as a local government, or are there any embarrassments in the court orders?"

"This? What did the master say?" Qi Yi didn't understand what he meant.I don't know which one Wei Su is talking about.

Wei Su said with a smile: "Before the king issued a royal order, can Lord Qi make any arrangements for the training of men above [-] and below [-] during the off-season training?"

Qi Cheng understood and heaved a sigh of relief. He certainly didn't dare to be negligent when it came to business. He nodded quickly and said: "This place is near the capital of the king, so we will receive the decree from the court as soon as it comes. At this time The students have already issued notices, and specially arranged for officials to go to the village to explain clearly word by word."

"Oh?" Wei Su was surprised.

Qi Cheng thought that Wei Su didn't understand what he meant, so he explained with an embarrassed smile: "Well, many villagers don't understand the notice issued by the government office. In the past, all the country gentry and elders were invited to come to the government office to let them know the government order. Notice, and inform the people after going back. But there are also disadvantages in this way. One is that the gentry and elders will not understand it, and it is even more unclear after returning that the people will not know the order. Second, many villagers do not pay attention to government orders. It’s the officials’ business, not theirs. So the students discovered this problem after visiting and made some changes.”

He paused at this point, glanced at Wei Su, and saw that he listened attentively to what he had to say.Then he calmed down and continued: "So, in addition to letting the gentry and elders inform the people, I also sent officials from the yamen to the villages to explain clearly to the people in person, so that they can truly understand the government orders of the court."

Wei Su tapped his fingers on the table lightly, but didn't speak, as if he was thinking about something.

"Sir, you can rest assured that the people in Lanwu County are well aware of the training. Some villagers have already started forming troops, and they will start organizing manpower training after the busy farming season is over."

Wei Su was very satisfied with what he heard, and Qi Yan was able to truly care for the common people, which Wei Su appreciated the most.Many officials nowadays always have a superior attitude, cannot blend in with the people, and do not understand the wishes of the people. How can such people really do practical things for the people?

"Then can the common people complain about this decree?" Wei Su leaned forward and asked.This is what he cares most about.

Qi Cheng shook his head, "I haven't heard of that."

If there are any complaints, the officials below will also give him feedback.It's not like he didn't know.

However, it is impossible to have any complaints.He also specifically asked about this decree, and the people are extremely happy.There is nothing to do during the slack season, so it doesn't matter to let them practice.The most important thing is that the imperial court still has compensation, as long as those who practice can still have enough food and meat, this alone can make most of the people flock to it.

"Alright, today I mainly come down to observe the people's situation, and I still have to visit. I wonder if Mr. Qi is willing to go with me?" Wei Su asked.

"I can't ask for it." Qi Cheng readily agreed.Wei Su wants to investigate the public sentiment, he has a clear heart, of course he is willing.Immediately changed his official uniform and walked with Wei Su.

With Qi Yi as a guide, the journey was not boring at all. Qi Yi talked about some local affairs, and Wei Su listened with great interest.From time to time, I will ask the last two sentences and talk about my own views.

Qi Cheng also got some good insights and suggestions from Wei Su's words, and they often hit the nail on the head.Qi Yi nodded again and again, and couldn't help but secretly write it down, so that he can learn from it when he encounters the same problem in the future.

Wei Su admired Qi Cheng's attitude very much. He also heard that Qi Cheng had a good reputation as an official, so he came to him.Like other counties, he was investigating secretly among the people, and did not alert the government at all.

Under a locust tree at the head of Dongyang Village, Lanwu County, a large group of people crowded under the tree, surrounded by a small official in the middle, and seemed to be listening to him.

When the little official finished speaking, people talked and whispered.

The little official was not in a hurry, after talking for a long time, his mouth became parched.At this time, someone in the crowd brought over a gourd of cold water, "Brother Zhao, are you thirsty? Come here, drink some water first."

The little official smiled, thanked him before taking it, "Uncle Zhou is the most considerate, after a long time, I finally had a sip of water."

How could a petty official who was an official servant mix with the common people before this was changed?Because every time an official is sent, it is to collect taxes or perform hard labor.When the common people saw them, they felt as if they had seen a ghost, and they couldn't hide in time. How could they take the initiative to listen to him and even bring him water.

Now since Mr. Qi took office, whenever there is any official order, he will send them to visit the village to explain clearly to the people.Over time, it will naturally become familiar.

At first, the common people thought they were here to collect debts, but how could they know that this time was different.These officials were all amiable, they just announced the county magistrate's announcement, and then left without doing anything.Everyone was surprised, what happened?When did they change their temper?

Later, I often saw them come down to popularize government decrees, or persuade farmers and mulberry.After going back and forth, I got to know everyone well, so naturally everyone made out a lot.

"Brother Zhao, let's talk about it after you finish drinking. When will the training start? Can you urge the county magistrate to make arrangements quickly. We have already finished the work in the field, and we are all looking forward to it." said a young man.

Zhao Shi gulped down half a ladle, wiped his mouth, and glanced at the young man, "Go, go, of course Master Qi has a plan for this. There are many people in Lanwu County, so it's not just you , Zhou Xiaoqi, I think you are looking forward to eating meat, right?"

As soon as these words came out, the surrounding crowd burst into laughter.

Zhou Xiaoqi, who was said to be the center of the matter, patted his head and smiled, not at all embarrassed, "Isn't it, I am not the only one who is looking forward to it, and whoever is not looking forward to it. Do you all think so?" They can eat all year round How many times to the meat?Now that I heard that I can eat meat every day when I go to training, I immediately became slanderous.

Zhao Shi shook his head amusedly, "Let me tell you, you can't just think about eating meat, you have to work hard in training, otherwise you want to eat meat? There's no way!"

Zhou Xiaoqi nodded repeatedly, of course, just to have meat to eat, he had to work hard.

"Brother Zhao, you said that the imperial court asked us to train, so will we all have to go to the battlefield? On the battlefield, swords have no eyes, and my family only has old parents. If there is something on the battlefield, what will the old parents do?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone fell silent, as if they were weighing things up.

All this fell into the eyes of Wei Su and Qi Cheng who came earlier, they looked at each other, Qi Yi wanted to go forward, but was stopped by Wei Su.Wei Su shook his head at him, motioning to have a look.

Zhao Shi looked around, didn't think there was anything wrong, and said with a smile: "You don't know what Qin is like now? There are still barbarians looting in the west, and the people in the border areas are still in danger. Now the king is going to fight in person. Are you not in the same position? Don’t you know the blessings in the blessings? The imperial court is full of rice, food and meat, and you are asked to train, isn’t it just for this day? Do you really think that you will enjoy the blessings?”

"Then I won't go!" said the man earlier, no one knows whether he will live or die on the battlefield, who knows what will happen?

Zhao Shi's face changed, "San Shuizi, don't think I don't know what you're thinking? Let me tell you, this is a government order from the imperial court. All people in the Qin Kingdom must abide by it. You think it's because you don't want to go if you don't want to go." of?"

"However, your majesty can't force those who don't want to go to the battlefield, can you? Fighting will kill people." Someone whispered.

These words expressed the thoughts of most people. People would die on the battlefield, and no one wanted to go to war. No one spoke for a while.

"Indeed! Fighting will kill people. But you don't want to go to the battlefield, and I don't want to go to the battlefield. Is this Qin State still there?"

Everyone looked towards the source of the sound, and saw a young man in Tsing Yi walking forward.

Who is this man?What are you doing here?What did he mean by that?They had never seen this man, let alone where he came from.

On the other hand, when Zhao Shi saw the people beside the man in Tsing Yi, he was stunned for a moment, and then went forward to meet him, "Master Qi, why are you here?"

Seeing Zhao Xiaoli calling the man Lord Qi, the villagers finally realized that the man was Lord Qi, the county magistrate of Lanwu County.But who is the man in Tsing Yi walking in the front?But judging by his demeanor, he can still let Mr. Qi accompany him, so he is not an ordinary person, right?

Lord Qi and the others saw everything just now. Where have the villagers experienced such a battle?Feeling uneasy, Sir Qi will not blame them, will he?Although Lord Qi is a good official, what they said just now is treasonous, who knows if Lord Qi will accuse them of crimes?

Thinking of this, people trembled a little. The person who spoke earlier had already knelt down on the ground with a "plop", and everyone also knelt down quickly, "Cao Min waits to see Mr. Qi."

"Everyone, get up." Qi Yan had a pleasant expression on his face, and he didn't mean to be angry at all because of what he said just now, which made everyone a little relieved.They looked at each other and stood up.

Wei Su had already stood where Zhao Shi was just now, and glanced around. Wherever he looked, people lowered their heads.

Wei Su continued what he had just said, "Now that the barbarians are invading the border, the people in the frontier are suffering. The king of Qin personally led the soldiers to meet the enemy. They just wanted to protect the people behind him. You are now in the king's In the land of the capital, you think that the war will never come to you, but have you ever thought about it, if the soldiers in front of you think like you, they will not go to the battlefield if they are afraid of bloodshed and death, and they will not resist the barbarians. Excuse me The army of soldiers and barbarians attacked, will everyone here be trampled by the barbarians of the grassland? Will your wives and children be forcibly taken away by the barbarians? What will you do then? Will you just watch? "

Those words made everyone unable to lift their heads. As Qin people, they naturally knew the cruelty of Rong Yi.Foreigners like them can eat human flesh and drink human blood without changing their expressions. If they really let them attack, they will all have a dead end.

"Don't think that you are really safe now. Look, there are vassal states next to the east, which ones are not covetous, and only wait for the opportunity to invade the Qin State. The country is ruined and the family is destroyed. May I ask if you are willing to help protect the Qin State? When Qin is destroyed, how can you be better off?"

"Now that the king orders all young and strong men to participate in the training, isn't it actually protecting you? At least when the enemy invades, you can take up arms and protect your wives, children, and children standing behind you."

Wei Su was eloquent, and his rebukes fell, which made people extremely ashamed.

"Mr. Wei is right. Which of the soldiers who are fighting bloody battles on the frontier has no parents, wives and children? They can use their lives to protect Daqin and the people behind them, how about you? But you hide behind and enjoy your success. Afraid of bloodshed and death , People who say such things are really despised." Qi Yi shook his head and said.

These words hit everyone's hearts hard. As for Sanshuizi just now, he wished for a hole to get in.

"Not everyone is a coward, I am not afraid of bloodshed, I am not afraid of death!" A young man in the crowd raised his arms and shouted.

"Okay! It seems that the old Qin people still have hot-blooded men!" Wei Su said comfortingly: "Qin is able to build a country, which inch of land is not bought back by the old Qin people of the ancestors with their blood? Now facing national calamity, the blood of their descendants It hasn’t cooled down yet. I would like to ask you, if one day, you are willing to exchange your blood on the battlefield for the safety of your homeland behind you?”

"Yes!" someone yelled.

People's blood boiled, "Yes! Yes!"

For a while, everyone shouted one after another, and Sanshuizi's face turned red with excitement, "I am willing too!"

Even Qi Cheng's blood was boiling with enthusiasm, and his eyes were full of admiration when he looked at Wei Su.If the people of the world can do this, why worry about Qin not being strong?Why be afraid of being surrounded by powerful enemies?