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Chapter 572

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Before the Mid-Autumn Festival, Zheng Wuji found another reason and summoned the magistrates of several counties.

At this time, free schools in all counties were almost exhausted.

It's just to get a few empty rooms, put some tables, chairs and benches, and hire a gentleman.

The announcement was posted, and the officials were sent to the villages to beat the gong to inform that the newly appointed magistrate had set up free schools in the counties.

Children from the common people who are seven years old and up and under the age of 20 can go to school.

Not only do you not want to practice, but you also take care of two meals a day.

For poor families, this can be regarded as a timely help.

Those who want to study but can't afford the money, as long as they are willing to get up early and drive a few steps in the dark, they can have books to read.

Zheng Wuji also discussed with Mr. Wu that if there are really intelligent talents among these common people's children, Mr. Wu will personally teach them.

Zheng Wuji held a banquet in the backyard of the government office again, and invited the county magistrates of these seven counties to drink.

The reason, of course, is that the free school has been completed, and everyone has worked hard.

These several county magistrates complimented Zheng Wuji one after another, which won the hearts of the people.

Zheng Wuji also just smiled lightly, and said: "It's too early to say this, it won't be too late to wait until when a few people are admitted to the Jinshi examination."

"Your Excellency is too self-effacing. Don't say that you are a Jinshi in the exam, but you can read a few words and be reasonable, which is better than an illiterate farmer with mud legs." Tongqiu County Magistrate Ji Rui held a wine glass and toasted Zheng Wuji.

Everyone else also echoed.

"This credit is not mine alone." Zheng Wuji smiled slightly, his eyes were particularly bright, "This credit book is all due to everyone."

Mr. Wu said from the side: "Your Excellency has already drawn up a note to report this matter to the court. If there is a reward, it is natural that you adults will have a share!"

When these county magistrates heard that Zheng Wuji did not take the credit alone, they naturally thanked him again and again.

Zhu Huo, magistrate of Dancheng County, blushed when he drank, and was a little agitated at this moment, he said to Zheng Wuji: "Master Zhizhou, if you have any orders from now on, just tell the subordinate officials, never dare to give up hard work. "

"Brother Zhu is a man of temperament, he is right in my temper!" Zheng Wuji laughed, and clinked a glass with him.

Several other county magistrates were not far behind, and they all confide their hearts to Zheng Wuji.

Zheng Wuji also confided with them: "To tell you the truth, this official is really not very easy to do.

He neither dared to live up to the holy grace, nor was he afraid of being disrespectful to King Huaiyang.

I have no choice but to use kneading skills to try to be harmonious.

Fortunately, everyone is willing to help, as long as we are united and want to make some political achievements, I am afraid it will not be difficult. "

These people understand what Zheng Wuji means, he is still young, he still has to work hard to return to Beijing, this place is just a springboard for him.

Zheng Wuji didn't want to offend others, let alone them.

To put it bluntly, Zheng Wuji still has a few backers in Beijing, but they are far behind.

What's more, it's not easy to offend people in this official circle, and Zheng Wuji is their immediate boss.

If it is not a last resort, you must not tear your face.

Originally thought that between King Huaiyang and Zheng Wuji, they had to choose a side, but they still leaned more towards King Huaiyang in their hearts.

But who knew that after Zheng Wuji arrived here, he had no intention of confronting King Huaiyang at all.

Although I don't know what he thinks in his heart, at least he respects King Huaiyang on the surface.

These county magistrates then understood that Zheng Wuji was not that bookworm who didn't understand the world.

This situation is also what they are happy to see, and what Zheng Wuji does, he will more or less share some benefits with them.

why not?

After drinking a few more glasses of wine, Zheng Wuji said: "A few adults are invited to come today. Apart from celebrating the voluntary school, there is one more thing to discuss with you."

"Your Excellency is a Shangguan, why don't you discuss it?" Qicheng County Magistrate Tu Guangyuan is short and thin, and is the oldest among these people, only two years younger than Mr. Wu. "If you have anything to do, just send it down."

"Hey, how can you say that? I'm new here, so I don't know as much as you do. Besides, each county has its own situation, so we can't generalize it.

What's more, I'm young and inexperienced, so if I have any ideas, it's better to discuss them together! " Zheng Wuji laughed.

"I don't know what good idea my lord has? I'm all ears." Yangxia County Magistrate Hu Guangwei has a very high drinking capacity. It is said that no one has ever seen him drunk.

"The autumn harvest is coming to an end soon, and the people are all free." Zheng Wuji put down his wine glass and said, "I have also walked around this Chenzhou once, and I feel that the river is a little less."

"Then what does your lord mean...to build a canal?" Zhu Huo asked.

"That's exactly what I mean," Zheng Wuji nodded his head vigorously, "Everyone came here from the county seat on horseback, it's very bumpy! How can it be comfortable to ride a boat?

I came here from the capital by water, which is really fast and easy.

Now that the canal has been repaired, wouldn't it be more convenient for us to go wherever we want?It is also beneficial to the common people.

Everything else is fine, there used to be a river in front of the ancestral hall of the Huaiyang Prince's Mansion, but in recent years, due to blockage, it is no longer possible to sail boats.

This is neither convenient nor feng shui good looking.What do you guys say? "

Ye Chengxun is the county magistrate of Huaiyang County. He had heard from his wife Cao that Zheng Wuji's wife Xu Chunjun was pregnant. He wanted to travel around but didn't dare to ride a horse. He was afraid of the bumps. It was better to take a boat.

However, Zheng Wuji called everyone together today to say that he wanted to build canals, but he was actually suspected of doing public affairs for personal gain.

But people said it in a high-sounding way, and even moved King Huaiyang out.

These county magistrates thought together, no matter what Zheng Wuji's purpose of building the canal was, it could be said to the court that it was building water conservancy and benefiting the people.

Besides, this is a good deal, no matter what.

Since the water conservancy was built, the imperial court had to allocate money.

And these local people are free folk husbands. Anyway, they are idle, so they all come to repair the canal.

At that time, more than half of the wages will be deducted, and the river canal will be repaired, and the river tax and boat fare can be collected from the common people.

Enough to sign up for a dozen or 20 years.

Moreover, such a huge project was designed to honor the face of King Huaiyang, which can be said to serve multiple purposes.

In comparison, Zheng Wuji's ability to allow his wife to relax in a boat is insignificant.

Therefore none of these county magistrates objected, they all said that Zheng Wuji's idea was very good.

Zheng Wuji was very happy, and said: "Since this is the case, you should start preparing for this matter after you go back. I have already ordered people to start surveying and drawing sketches.

Work will start in half a month at most.

It's just that time is running out, and to dig through all the rivers and canals before the freezing, the whole family of the common people must be mobilized.

As long as they are not too old or seriously ill, as well as children under the age of five, pregnant women who are about to give birth, and mothers in confinement, all of them should be used.

Strong men do heavy work, while others do light work.Children, can old people pull weeds and pick branches? "

When the county magistrates heard this, they thought that Mr. Zheng is really good at skinning!Compared with him, they are all insignificant.

(End of this chapter)