Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 211 Preparing to build roads
Meng Changqing looked at Captain Zhang and nodded, "I accept your offer, but you can take the ginseng back. Firstly, I am not seriously injured, so I don't need it. Secondly, the benefits of keeping it are definitely more than giving it to me." ”

Zhang Yuan didn't understand the benefits mentioned by Meng Changqing, but he was still clear about the other party's refusal.

The gift he carefully prepared could not be given away. Although he felt regretful, he could only take it back.

"Mr. Meng, I accompanied the general to inspect the city wall this afternoon. The general seems to have something on his mind." Zhang Yuan's prepared words during the gift-giving stage had no effect, so he spoke more carefully here, "I'm not inquiring about Shangguan's privacy. I have been working under the general for many years, and this is the first time I see him in such a bad mood, so I am inevitably a little worried.

Before the general went to the camp, he also came to our county office.

Lord Meng, does he know why the general is like this? "

"To be honest, the general was already worried before he arrived at the county government office. Perhaps he was implicated by me and was reprimanded by the court."

"Mr. Meng, I have known the general for many years, and I know that he would never show his face like this just because of a rebuke." Zhang Yuan said, "Besides, the general thinks the same as me on this matter. I don’t think you did anything wrong.”

"If that's the case, then I don't know." Meng Changqing simply left it out and stopped making it up.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Meng, I'm definitely not asking you for the reason. After all, we are all subordinates. Although we are concerned, we can't ask too many questions." Zhang Yuan said with a smile.

Meng Changqing nodded in agreement: "That's right."

Zhang Yuan looked towards the door. He frowned, clenched his right hand unconsciously, and kept rubbing his bent index finger with his thumb.

Looking at the scenery outside the living room, he thought that when this place was still a wasteland, in just one year, the wasteland turned into a government office.

He had a hunch that as long as Meng Changqing was around, this place would continue to change.

However, a hunch is one thing, and a judgment based on the actual situation is another.

It was only a few days ago that soldiers from other battalions came for rotation, and he learned that Meng Changqing had been accused by another county. He had gone to the capital to confess his crime and was not in Beishan County at all.

He knew that he was in his current position not only because he was promoted as a general, but also because he had followed Meng Changqing. If the other party stepped down, it would be difficult to predict his future.

After being worried for several days, I finally heard the news about Meng Changqing's return this afternoon. When he came here, he was not concerned about Meng Changqing's physical injuries, but he wanted to know whether she was still as important in the court and in the emperor's heart as before.

"I am where I am now, thanks to the general and Lord Meng." Zhang Yuan said, "I will always remember the grace of your promotion."

Meng Changqing didn't dare to admit this, "What did Captain Zhang say? I'm just a small county magistrate, how can I promote you? I don't dare to be greedy for this credit."

Zhang Yuan smiled and said, "Sir, we are familiar with each other, so don't say such polite words."

Meng Changqing nodded in agreement, "Yes, there is no need to be polite, but I am indeed not qualified to promote you."

Zhang Yuan put his hands together and rubbed them.

Meng Changqing continued: "Okay, Brother Zhang, let's not talk about other gossip. I have something to ask you, and you just happened to be here."

"Sir, please speak."

"After this spring, I plan to build the road from your camp to the wall." Meng Changqing asked Zhang Yuan, "Will your camp have free time at that time? How many people can be allocated? How much time do you have every day?"

Zhang Yuan thought seriously, "After spring, as usual, we must strictly seek defenses, but the roads must be repaired early, otherwise it will be too time-consuming to transport weapons and food for future wars. A conservative estimate is that the camp can evenly distribute 200 soldiers. I can Keep them at your disposal throughout the day.”

"Okay, you should prepare for this when you go back. Wait for the ground to thaw before starting work. During this time, the county government will prepare a set of tools, materials, and extra food."

"Yes!"

"It's getting late, Brother Zhang. Your identity can't leave the camp for too long. I'll send someone to take you back."

"Thank you for your kindness, sir, but I have someone to follow me, so I won't bother my brothers in the yamen."

Zhang Yuan stood up to say goodbye. Meng Changqing walked him to the door with a crutch, but Zhang Yuan waved his hands and left quickly.