Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 816 Maotang County

After the Yan army withdrew, the people of Beishan County quickly recovered from their brief period of fear and anxiety, and some went back to farming while others went to school.

Such days are rare moments of peace and tranquility.

During this time, Meng Changqing also focused on handling various affairs within the county.

As people's lifestyles changed, the duties of the county government officials also needed to be adjusted.

She had to inquire about and carefully consider everything she could think of, from the southern planning to the arrangements for schools and students.

Before we knew it, it was already mid-March.

That day, Zhang Yuan's men came to the county government office on orders and reported to Meng Changqing that someone from the Xueye tribe had come to visit, asking if Daliang was willing to take back Maotang County from the Yan army, and asking Meng Changqing to make a decision on whether to deal with the matter.

Maotang County was a small county under Tuozhou.

"They've taken back their own territory? Why are they meddling in our business now?" Meng Changqing asked.

"I heard from them that they have already taken it back, not only the territory, but also completely defeated the other tribes."

Those savages, you think you can completely subdue them? Even a fool wouldn't believe it.

Meng Changqing did not press further, but instead asked the messenger, "What did the Weishan Camp say?"

"Reporting to your Excellency, our leader did not send a message to Weishan Camp."

"what's the situation?"

Although Zhang Yuan repeatedly declared that he was Meng Changqing's man, regardless of their private relationship, on the surface, Meng Changqing belonged to the civil service system while Zhang Yuan belonged to the military system.

Zhang Yuan's superior was not Meng Changqing; when he encountered a situation, he would report it to Weishan Camp.

In the past, to keep up with Meng Changqing, Zhang Yuan would report the news to both sides simultaneously.

Reporting to Weishan Camp was to request instructions from superiors on how to proceed, while reporting to Meng Changqing was simply information sharing to demonstrate loyalty.

This is very unusual.

The messenger said, "Our leader said that General Song is not here, and the people in charge of the camp are not familiar with him. In addition, the situation is urgent. Since you are nearby, we will definitely inform you first. Please make a decision."

"Oh, is that so?" Meng Changqing noticed his unnatural expression and asked, "What else did your boss say?" The messenger smiled awkwardly, "Our boss said he's your man, so there's nothing he needs to hide from you. He said the one currently in charge of Weishan Camp is some random wild chicken that popped up out of nowhere, and he's too lazy to get involved with him."

Upon hearing this explanation, Meng Changqing felt quite conflicted.

As a native of Daliang, she naturally hoped that the soldiers of Daliang would be of one mind, only in this way could her country's military strength be strong.

But reality always contradicts her hopes.

They were never as powerful as the Yan army, yet they were single-mindedly focused on fighting.

Not only do civil officials and military generals fight each other, but military generals also fight among themselves.

She truly missed the time when Fang Yun was in charge of the front line. Back then, whether it was the military camp or the civil officials at all levels in Liangzhou, things were at least peaceful on the surface.

After Wei Fangyun left, Song Qingfeng took over. However, less than two years into his tenure, another person was brought in to temporarily take charge.

With rapid changes in management within the military, some people naturally feel resentful.

If they're not convinced, they'll cause trouble sooner or later.

Meng Changqing knew this, but he couldn't persuade Zhang Yuan to follow the rules.

After all, she knew all too well that people's behavior is always influenced by their emotions and is difficult to control.

If she were to actually tell Zhang Yuan, "You should report this to Weishan Camp," then Zhang Yuan would definitely start calling her "Wild Pheasant" behind her back.

"Understood." Meng Changqing said to the messenger, "Go back and tell Commandant Zhang that I am going to Liangzhou City to consult with Prefect Zheng. Tell him how to reply to the wild man when I return."

"Yes."

Meng Changqing immediately ordered horses to be prepared and headed towards Liangzhou City.

Leaving aside the arduous journey, upon arriving in Liangzhou Prefecture and meeting Zheng Jie, they went straight to the point.

After listening, Zheng Jie unfolded the border map and asked Meng Changqing, "Where exactly is Maotang County located?"

Meng Changqing pointed it out to him.

That place is actually outside Beishan County, but the county seat is located closer to the wild man tribe.