Du Qi smiled faintly and took half a step back. Du Qi didn't say anything from the beginning to the end. His action immediately exposed Du Ye. Du Ye stood at the front, followed by Du Qi, and the only guard beside him was half a step away.
Wang Hongyi frowned slightly and looked at Du Ye, who was standing at the front.
This was Du Ye?
This was the county magistrate.
The problem was that Du Ye was too young. There was only a little hairy beard on his lips, and it wasn't even obvious.
He was just a child.
How could he be the county magistrate?
Wang Hongyi's mind raced. He didn't care how Du Ye became the county magistrate. Anyway, it was an order from the government, and he just had to carry it out. As for the follow-up, he didn't care.
Wang Hongyi smiled apologetically and said, "So you're County Magistrate Du. I'm sorry for my rudeness. I mistook you for someone else. Please forgive me, County Magistrate Du. "
Wang Hongyi had never seen a county magistrate in his teens.
Such a person must have a high status.
He couldn't afford to offend such a person.
Therefore, even though Wang Hongyi was the governor and his rank should be higher, he didn't put on any airs in front of Du Ye. Instead, he wanted to make friends with him.
Although Du Ye didn't rule over a region, the people he came into contact with were either rich or noble, especially those from the Eastern Palace. They were all important figures in the court. Therefore, he didn't show any fear in front of Wang Hongyi.
Du Ye said neither humbly nor overbearingly, "Elder Wang, I'm here to take up my post. There are still many things I don't know about Jiangyin County. County Magistrate Wang has always been in Jiangyin County and is familiar with the situation there, so I hope you can give me some advice. "
"Well said, well said!"
Wang Hongyi wanted to make friends with him, so he waved his hand and invited Du Ye, Du Qi, and the others into the county office to complete the handover.
Then, Wang Hongyi said, "County Magistrate Du, there are three things you need to pay attention to in Jiangyin County."
Du Ye said, "Elder Wang, please speak."
Wang Hongyi leaned forward slightly, appearing even more sincere. This was because when he conversed with Du Ye, he discovered that Du Ye's expression was even more calm and composed. Such a person was definitely a descendant of an aristocratic family. Only an aristocratic family would be able to arrange such operations, and only a descendant of an aristocratic family would have such a bearing.
Wang Hongyi said, "First, the Xu clan lives in Jiangyin County. The Xu Clan had been in Jiangyin County for generations, and their power was deeply intertwined here. The influence of the Xu Clan was definitely not that great in the province and county. But in Jiangyin County, it was very big. In particular, there were many people who belonged to the Xu family. Therefore, you must be cautious and careful towards the Xu Clan. Nothing must go wrong. "
Du Ye nodded and noted it down, then asked, "What's the second point?"
Wang Hongyi said, "The second point is that the people of Jiangyin County don't have a good life. Although he didn't have to worry about food and clothing at this age, at least he didn't have to go hungry and didn't lack clothes to wear. But Jiangyin County can't be considered a good place for development. I see that County Magistrate Du's bearing is extraordinary. You're so young, but you're already in charge of a region and a county magistrate. "
"Therefore, I think that if County Magistrate Du wants to make some political achievements, there's no need for you to stay here. You'd better find an opportunity to transfer to another place."
Wang Hongyi continued, "After all, political achievements are the most important thing for County Magistrate Du. But Jiangyin County doesn't have many resources or geographical advantages, so it's not suitable for you to stay here. "
Du Ye smiled. "I'll remember Elder Wang's good intentions. But I haven't given it a try yet, so I'm not in a hurry. I'll give it a try first, then consider the matter of transferring. "
Sure enough, Wang Hongyi thought to himself.
He really was the son of an aristocratic family.
If he wasn't the son of an aristocratic family, he wouldn't have said that he'd consider transferring later.
Du Ye continued, "And the third point?"
Wang Hongyi continued, "The third point is the matter of the river. There are many lakes in Jiangyin County, but although I've been repairing the river over the years, I've never been able to completely solve this problem. Every year when there's heavy rain, the water in the lakes will rise, causing the river to be unable to withstand it. "
"According to my experience, there was very little rain in June and July this year, and there wasn't much rain. Now it's August, and there hasn't been any large-scale rain for the time being. But the rain will definitely come, and once it does, it'll be a heavy rainstorm. "
"If we don't repair the river banks and reinforce the river, it'll be very dangerous when the water rises."
"The common people will also fall into hardship."
"At that time, the situation will be overflowing, and I'm afraid it'll be very difficult for County Magistrate Du to make some political achievements in Jiangyin County. On the contrary, this heavy rainstorm will drag you into the quagmire. "
Wang Hongyi said, "County Magistrate Du, my ability is limited and I can't mobilize too many resources. Even when facing the big families, my influence isn't enough to persuade them. But County Magistrate Du is different. You'll have a chance. So I'll make arrangements in advance. Once this matter is done well, it'll be a great merit. "
Du Ye smiled and said, "Elder Wang, thank you very much for your advice."
Wang Hongyi said, "You're too polite. As a matter of fact, County Magistrate Du can know all these things if he visits them. I'm just telling you in advance. County Magistrate Du is now in Jiangyin County. If there's anything you need from me, Wang Hongyi, or if there's anything I can help with, just say it. "
Du Ye said, "Thank you!"
Wang Hongyi waved his hand again and again.
He then told Wang Hongyi about the rest of the events. After telling him everything, Wang Hongyi stood up and took his leave. After all, he had already received the transfer order and Du Ye had arrived. Adding that he had already arranged everything, he directly set off with his family.
After Wang Hongyi left, Du Ye and Du Qi returned to the study room.
Father and son sat opposite each other.
Du Ye looked at Du Qi and said, "Father, according to Wang Hongyi's description, the most important thing is to deal with the current situation. As for other things, we don't need to deal with them right now, so we'll postpone them for the time being. Let's deal with this matter first and then consider other arrangements for the development of Jiangyin County. "
Du Qi said with a smile, "How do you plan to deal with this matter?"
Now that Du Ye had just arrived, he might encounter a big problem. Du Qi was happy to see it happen. Because only when Du Ye encountered a problem could he be tempered. If he didn't experience many difficulties and hardships, he wouldn't be tempered.
But Du Ye was thinking in his heart.
It was not an easy thing to deal with this matter.
It must be handled cautiously.
Du Ye was thinking carefully. Du Qi didn't disturb him and just waited quietly. After a long while, Du Ye suddenly said, "Father, I have a rough idea."
Du Qi said, "Let's hear it."
Du Ye said seriously, "Son's plan is to recruit people to dig ditches, rebuild the river banks, and re-reinforce all the river banks. In this way, once the water level rises, as long as the river water rises, it won't be a problem. We can buy it in time. "
"The specific arrangement is to mobilize the county government's money on the one hand, and visit the Xu family on the other hand, asking them to come forward and help us financially."
"Only by doing both can we ensure that we have enough money."
Du Ye's face was rather serious and also rather confident as he said, "As long as this matter is carried out, then in the following short period of time, the entire Jiangyin County will be digging ditches and building river channels. Then, after the matter is arranged, everything will be done in the shortest time possible. When the rain comes, everything will be fine. "
Du Qi asked, "Is there anything else you want to add?"
Seeing Du Qi ask, Du Ye was a little puzzled. Could it be that he hadn't thought it through enough? However, Du Ye didn't add anything. He shook his head and said, "Father, your son has nothing to add. This is my overall consideration."
After a pause, Du Ye said, "Father, what do you think of your son's plan?"
"Not good, very bad!"
Du Qi shook his head with a solemn expression.
Du Ye's cheeks twitched. He thought the plan was good, but he didn't expect Du Qi to say it was very bad. It must be known that the evaluation was very bad. It was obvious that this plan was full of loopholes.
Du Ye took a deep breath, adjusted his emotions, and said, "Father, please correct it."
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