Sprouts sprouted on both sides of the broad road, and the swallows returned to their homes. There should be no idle people during the spring plowing, and the downtown area was bustling.
In Sanshui County, there were not many people buying and selling things in the market at this time of the year. The people were busy farming or waiting for others to bring the plows for repair.
However, this year was different. There were many people coming and going, and all kinds of hawking sounds came one after another. The Registrar Zhao Xiang and the Deputy County Magistrate Zhang Mingsheng were busy with some small things. They walked around together, looking at the lives of the people and the bustling scene. All these were thanks to the two of them.
Both of them thought so. They had been doing their jobs and did not make trouble. They also did not look for trouble with the Zhang family. That was why Sanshui County could be so prosperous.
They greeted the people they knew one by one, and the two of them walked to the dock. There was still a sea of people here. There were fewer people studying, but there were still many people working. There were some people from other counties who did not have fields and did not know how to do any handicrafts.
After knowing that there was a shortage of people at the dock, they came to work because they had some strength. There was indeed a shortage of people at the dock. Many people who had fields at home had gone back to farming, and the people from other counties had just replenished the manpower. Those who had finished farming would be given new things to do.
The Zhang family had a lot of work, so they were not afraid of not finding a place to work. The people who sold Liangpi came out early. They went to Zhangjia Zhuangzi to ask for Liangpi, and Zhangjia Zhuangzi had to make some for them, even if the weather was not hot yet.
The Deputy County Magistrate and the Registrar Zhao Xiang walked and looked, and sighed at the changes in Sanshui County in the past two years.
"Brother Xuyang, if there was no Zhangjia Zhuangzi, what would happen to us here? Would there still be a dock? Would there still be those businesses? "
The Registrar Zhao Xiang said happily.
The Deputy County Magistrate Zhang Mingsheng. Weiwei shook her head, "No, who bought this broken mountain in the first place? When they bought it, many people said that they were stupid. Now we know who is stupid. It's a pity that County Magistrate Cheng won't be able to see it. He's still busy over there. This summer, we can make a lot of money from selling ice. In winter, we can sell a lot of ice, so we can still sail here. "
"That's right. Zhangjia Zhuangzi is still here. It's not easy for County Magistrate Cheng to come here. After Jia Shan came here, he didn't know how to be stable. He made a lot of trouble and got himself into trouble. I wonder who the next County Magistrate will be. Will he also want to make a lot of trouble and suffer losses before giving up?"
Zhao Xiang had always been thinking about the position of County Magistrate. Last time, someone else had taken it away. This time, he felt that there was not much hope. However, he would rather be a Registrar here than be a County Magistrate elsewhere. He had already fallen in love with Sanshui County, so there was nothing much to worry about.
If there were some problems in the county, it was nothing more than someone's chicken running away, someone's child falling down, someone's house leaking, no one in the family could work. Just take the yamen as an example. Now, the yamen's function had been adjusted. Basically, all they did were trivial things like this. Even if it was just building a fence for the yard, someone would come and find them.
The people were not afraid of the yamen at all. Of course, they did not just want people to work without paying. Occasionally, there were people who killed pigs at home. They would bring some pig's intestines and make some food according to the recipe given by the Zhang family. They would also make some wine and eat with the yamen runners who were guarding here. When the Deputy County Magistrate and the Registrar caught up, they would also eat together.
There was no need to worry about public security. It turned out that the local government runners were all very smart. Out of the seven hundred local government runners, six hundred of them were patrolling everywhere. Even the farthest place of the Qin family now had a local government runner an hour away. Those who wanted to cause trouble were frightened when they saw such a dense patrol.
The Deputy County Magistrate Zhang Mingsheng knew what Zhao Xiang was thinking. In fact, he also wanted Zhao Xiang to be promoted. He himself was not in the top class. If one said that he was a member of the yamen, then he was. If one said that he was not, then he was not. He could not be promoted directly to the position of County Magistrate. He could only wait for Zhao Xiang to be promoted so that he could replace Zhao Xiang's position.
Seeing that Zhao Xiang was silent after talking about the next County Magistrate, Zhang Mingsheng said, "Brother Ji Fang, don't worry. Maybe the next County Magistrate will be you. I will also be popular. In the future, Sanshui County will be better. We don't have to worry too much. Just follow what the Zhang family says."
"I also want to, but the hope is slim. In fact, Zhangjia Zhuangzi also helped a lot. But there are too many people who want this position." Zhao Xiang was not confident at all. This year's Sanshui County was better than previous years. When the river was expanded and connected, maybe a sixth-grade official would be willing to come over.
"Then why don't we go to Zhangjia Zhuangzi and ask if they have any ideas? There is a master there. They are also willing to find an obedient person to take this position. Who among us in the yamen is disobedient? "
When Zhang Mingsheng talked about Zhangjia Zhuangzi, he suddenly came up with an idea. The two of them went to ask. The Zhang family should have a way. If the new County Magistrate could be removed, it would not be too troublesome to find an original County Magistrate.
Zhao Xiang was also moved, but he shook his head and said, "The Zhang family has too many things to do recently. Zhang Zhong went to take the imperial examination. His family spent a lot of money. They have so many things to do. How can they have time to care about us? We will only make trouble for them. "
"Sigh! We can't do this, and we can't do that. Are we really waiting for a new County Magistrate? I have my eyes on your position. I am not satisfied. "
Zhang Mingsheng did not hide his thoughts of wanting to go further.
For a moment, Zhao Xiang didn't know what to say. He couldn't just resign and give the position to Zhang Mingsheng. If that happened, his mother would beat him to death. His mother was also from a scholarly family. She expected him to be a high-ranking official and support the family's reputation.
Just when the two of them were worrying about the next County Magistrate, a few yamen runners rushed over. When they saw the two of them, they wiped their sweat and said, "Deputy County Magistrate Zhang, Registrar Zhao, good news, good news."
"What good news? Let's hear it. "The Deputy County Magistrate looked at the cart and asked.
"The Registrar General has good news. The Registrar General saw that the curved plough was not used well. Therefore, he made a slight improvement. He shortened the original plough arm and increased the degree of curvature. He also engraved patterns on the armrest.
This way, it is more convenient to change the direction of the plough. The force of impact is less. Even if there is sand on the hands, there is no need to worry about the discomfort. The people all agree that this improvement will benefit them a lot when they are farming. Many people will increase their food supply because of this. "
The yamen runner did not know how to practice. When he spoke, his face was full of respect, as if what he said was true.
Zhang Mingsheng and Zhao Xiang were stunned. They stood still and looked at the plough on the cart. It was as if they were in a dream.
Zhang Mingsheng was the first to react. He said to Zhao Xiang, "How is it? Zhangjia Zhuangzi really did not forget about us. It's fine if we don't do anything, but if we do, it will be a political achievement. Quickly, go back and write a memorial and hand it to the higher-ups. Brother Ji Fang, with this political achievement, the position of County Magistrate of San Shui County will be more secure. Quickly get promoted and don't block my way. "
Zhao Xiang was not the kind of person who did not want to be an official. Looking at the new plough on the cart, he knew without guessing that the Zhang family did not want another County Magistrate. He was already annoyed. If he did not know what to do, he might as well find a rope and hang himself.
He laughed and ran directly to the yamen. After running for dozens of steps, he turned around and ran back. He said to the yamen runner, "Bring this plough back. I have to draw it. Otherwise, how can I say that there are so many ploughs sent here? Is there still some with Zhou Xihu? Quickly send them back. It's spring ploughing again. "
"County Magistrate is right. There are some with Young Master Zhou. I will arrange for someone to send it over. Sir, please." The yamen runner was also very happy. He even changed the way he addressed Zhao Xiang. He carried a plough and ran back. The others took the plough from the cart and sent it to Zhou Xihu.
"Don't call me that. It's not even close yet." Zhao Xiang was willing to listen to this title, but he still had to say it.
"Sir, I am not speaking nonsense. This time, if you were not the County Magistrate, the Zhang family would be angry. Last time, it was fine. This time, another person came. I think the Zhang family will directly take him away. Don't you know the ability of the Zhang family?"
The yamen runner knew that the Registrar Official was just saying this, so he continued to flatter him.
Back at the yamen, Zhao Xiang took out the four treasures of the study. His hands trembled as he wanted to grind the ink, but he did not have the strength. Zhang Mingsheng had to take it. "Brother Ji Fang, don't be anxious. Sit down and rest. You can write when the ink is ready."
Zhao Xiang took a few deep breaths. He was not as steady as usual. He also wanted to not be anxious. How could he not be anxious? He was going to be promoted soon. Who would not be anxious?
Zhang Mingsheng looked at Zhao Xiang and had to chat with him. "Brother Ji Fang, as long as you become the County Magistrate, there will be money in the county's account. At that time, you have to be careful. Don't touch things that you shouldn't touch. The Zhang family can give us things and money, but we will not allow any corruption."
"Of course. The yamen's money is for the people to work for. It is not for me. Even if I have the courage, I will not touch the money. Just look at County Magistrate Cheng. As long as you do well, the money given by the Zhang family will definitely be more than the money you embezzle."
Zhao Xiang did not need Zhang Mingsheng to tell him what to do. In the past, he was not greedy for money. His life was ordinary. Now, his life was better. The Zhang family sent things to him from time to time. It would be unreasonable for him to be greedy for the people's money.
The two of them talked back and forth. Zhao Xiang felt much better. His hand was not as trembling as before when he picked up the brush. He drew the outline of the new plow and then took it apart. He also drew every part of the new plow. He was grateful to the Zhang family. If he did not take the credit, the Zhang family could also use it.
After a while, Zhao Xiang finished writing about the new plow. He gave the credit for the improvement of the plow to himself. He was a little embarrassed, but he could not refuse.
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