The Red Mansions

Chapter 128 Performing duties as magistrate, preparing to build a patrol camp
The next day.

Just after dawn, Jia Yun went to the county government office in official clothes.

Now he is only acting as magistrate for the time being, so he still wears his official uniform, and he can only change into a blue-colored one after he is formally appointed.

However, other benefits were brought up.

For example, the county magistrate has one blue umbrella and two paulownia sticks when he enters and exits. The magistrate's guard of honor when traveling has a blue umbrella, a fan, a paulownia stick, a leather spear and two evasion cards, which is obviously more prestigious.

In the future, Jia Yun will also be able to use the guard of honor for magistrates to travel.

However, before using it, a ceremony of taking office must be held.

As a rule, on the day when the new official takes office, the ceremonial guard prepared by the yamen goes out of the city in the early stage, receives the new official in the office, puts on official uniforms, and then goes to the temple (usually the Chenghuang Temple) to perform sacrifices.

The ceremony room first prepares the wine and other things to display.

Li Sheng, fathers and elders, etc., guide new officials, colleagues and officials to the temple.

Although this ceremony had been held on the day Jia Yun arrived, it had to be held again when he came here today.

Because he is now succeeding to the post of magistrate, it is more grand than the inauguration ceremony a few days ago.

The reason why he didn't come to the county government office yesterday was to give the ceremony room time to prepare and decorate, and at the same time inform the priests and the elders to come ahead of time and sacrifice together today.

The ritual process is very complicated.

After the ceremony, the leader, Guan Dianshi, led the crowd to lead Jia Yun to the yamen to display the offerings, and to pay respects to the god of the priest's door in front of the Yimen.

After the ceremony, enter from the middle road.

Next, Jia Yun will be led to the platform to change the court clothes according to the classic history.

But now that the official documents have not been issued, the court clothes do not need to be changed, but it is still necessary to set up an incense table to watch the tower and perform five prostrations and three kowtows.

After the ceremony, Zaoli lined up the yamen, told the time, brought the book case to the front, and the official room put the public seat in custody.

First from Zaoli, then from Lidian, and each perform two salutes.

Jia Yun sits and accepts.

The next time the subordinate officials see it, they also perform two worships.

Jia Yun cupped her hands in reply.

Second officer, perform two salutes.

Jia Yun came out of the public seat to answer the gift.

As mentioned earlier, Zuo Erguan is the deputy of the magistrate, assisting the magistrate in managing grain, horses, patrolling and arresting.

There are two assistant officials in the county, one is the county magistrate of the eighth rank, and the other is the master book of the ninth rank.

Zuo Erguan has his own independent office.

In some counties with a wider area or more complicated affairs, Zuo Erguan still has its own jurisdiction.

In a county, Zuo Erguan is an official second only to the county magistrate, and is also the chief scorer of a county.

When the magistrate is vacant or before the arrival of the new magistrate, the second official is generally used to act as the county magistrate.

Many county magistrates were directly promoted from the county magistrates.

There is a special and subtle relationship between the second officer and the chief officer.

In order to prevent local officials from deceiving the people, the imperial court often sent patrols to inspect the grassroots.

According to regulations, the patrol does not have the power to mobilize the chief officer, but it can mobilize the secondary officials of the prefecture and county, and can also temporarily appoint some secondary officials.

Based on this relationship, the Chief Officer sometimes fears the Second Officer.

From now on, after Jia Yun was formally appointed as the county magistrate, no one in the county government could be on guard, but the county magistrate and the head secretary had to keep a close eye on them, and they couldn't be allowed to do anything wrong.

According to the complexity of the county's affairs, there may be several or no assistant officials in a county.

For example, Jurong is in Jingxian County, with one county magistrate, two chief registrants, and one magistrate registrant, making a total of four assistant officials.

Jiangyin is a county with many affairs. In addition to the county magistrate, there are also five assistant officials in total, including a county magistrate for Zhinong, a magistrate for Guanliang county, a magistrate for Fumin county, and a magistrate.

If the assistant second official arrives at the post, he will first receive the salute from the subordinate and the chief officer, and then go to the chief to bow for two bows, and the chief will go out of the public seat to salute.

That's what Jia Yun did when she took the post of county magistrate before.

At the end of the ceremony, Jia Yun ordered his staff to say: "The imperial court set up officials and officials, hoping that they will respect the gods and be compassionate to the people, be close to the virtuous and far away from villains, make profits and eliminate harms, and if someone is insensitive, I have a heavy responsibility."

"Should rely on one or two bureaucrats, as well as the elders in the city, and if they are not caught, the common people will be spared from hardships. Within the four realms, there will be advantages and disadvantages that should be reformed. Some of them should do their best to make peace and prosperity for the common people. .”

After speaking, sign and seal, retreat into the back office, and offer incense to the Kitchen God.

The bureaucrats of each house wrote instructions one by one for the affairs they had managed before and the tasks that had not been completed, and submitted them to Jia Yun to sign the documents one by one.

In accordance with the notices reported by each house, they will be sent out one by one to sign official orders.

Of course, the official affairs reported today are all simple affairs, with a greater symbolic meaning.

No idiot would report something that is difficult to handle at this moment. It would make Shangguan feel uncomfortable, and there would be no good results in the future.

After almost doing a few things, Jia Yun came forward, drank the sacrificed wine with the officials and elders and retired.

For the next period of time, Jia Yun was performing various procedures for taking office.

The first is to give lectures, the second is to take inventory, the third is to inspect the city, the fourth is to count the six houses, servants, and clerks in the yamen, the fifth is to inspect the prison, and the sixth is to participate in other rituals according to the customs and customs of different places.

While Jia Yun was busy taking office and performing her duties, she also did not forget to treat Lin Ruhai's illness.

He ordered the craftsmen in the yamen to make a big steamer, bought a lot of traditional Chinese medicine, and used traditional Chinese medicine fumigation method, put Lin Ruhai in the big steamer every day to fumigate and bathe for recuperation.

Jia Yun is not doing useless work. The thermal effect of the fumigation process is the continuous flow of hot medicinal steam, which directly acts on the human body in the form of convection and conduction.

The medicinal effect is that the traditional Chinese medicine particles escaped from the fumigation medicine act on the body surface for percutaneous absorption, use heat to dilate the capillaries of the skin, and promote the circulation and metabolism of blood and lymph fluid.

And it can make the "toxins", "cold dampness" and "diseases" in the internal organs of the body quickly excreted through the sweat glands, which not only strengthens the vitality, but also eliminates fatigue, giving people a sense of comfort.

Therefore, it can dredge the meridians, nourish qi and blood, and regulate the balance of yin and yang in the body.

So as to achieve the purpose of killing insects, sterilizing bacteria, reducing inflammation, relieving itching, relieving pain, and preventing and treating diseases.

For example, most modern people are used to being busy in an air-conditioned room, but the air-conditioning can easily constrict the lungs and spread the air.

The qi of the lungs has the function of regulating the water channels in the human body. If the body cannot expel the evil of water and dampness in time, it will easily cause fatigue, edema, and lethargy.

At this time, using the dual effects of heat and medicine in the pain fumigation method, after the skin absorbs the medicine, it can achieve the effects of clearing the lung and relieving the exterior, expelling cold and dampness, diuresis and swelling.

Moreover, this fumigation method has another great advantage. The side effects of drugs can be ignored, the liver and gallbladder are hardly damaged, and the stomach and intestines are not damaged.

Therefore, it is especially suitable for sub-healthy people.

Although there was some tossing, it was true that Lin Ruhai's spirit was improving day by day, and his mood was no longer so gloomy, and gradually became more cheerful.

Of course, his gratitude to Jia Yun is needless to say.

If it weren't for the relationship between the two of Jia's family, it is estimated that Jia Yun would have been dragged into the hand.

Half a month later, in the guest room, Lin Ruhai's body was covered with golden needles.

Jia Yun knew that she was busy, so after half a month of treatment, she planned to force out all the poison in his body today.

"Wow!" A mouthful of black blood spurted out, and Lin Ruhai let out a long breath.

Jia Yun handed him a glass of water to rinse his mouth, and said with a smile: "Through the treatment during this period, all the Gu poison in the adult's body has been forced out, and then a few more decoctions of the medicinal soup that strengthens the foundation and cultivates the essence will be enough for you to recover." can be cured."

"Huh..." Lin Ruhai heaved a sigh of relief. During this period of time, he was fumigated in a big steamer every day, and he was tormented enough.

After rinsing his mouth, he got up and bowed to Jia Yun, gratefully said: "If it weren't for Zizheng, the old man might not live for long, and I will definitely repay you for saving my life in the future!"

Jia Yun stepped aside, cupped her hands and replied, "My lord, you don't have to do this. It is also my honor for this junior to help you with my humble skills."

Lin Ruhai stopped being polite, and thanking her with words for saving her life seemed too hypocritical. If Jia Yun needs help in the future, it will be the time for him to really contribute.

After Jia Yun removed the gold needle from Lin Ruhai's body, she called Jia Ming to come in and clean the room, and the two sat down in the tea room to talk.

"It's been delayed for more than half a month. I'm going back to Yangzhou early tomorrow morning. It's a lot of trouble to disturb Zizheng during this time." Lin Ruhai said politely.

Jia Yun shook her head and said with a smile: "My lord's words are wrong. The younger generation has learned a lot of knowledge that cannot be learned in books and gained a lot of knowledge by listening to the teachings of the lord during this period of time!"

"Heh, the old man's knowledge is shallow, so it's better not to miss the point." Lin Ruhai smiled.

Early the next morning, Jia Yun and Xue Pan sent Lin Ruhai ten miles outside the city before stopping.

Before leaving, Lin Ruhai said: "I will reply within the year to find a relative for that girl Xiangling, please wait for the good news."

"Excuse me, my lord!" Jia Yun said gratefully.

After Lin Ruhai left, Xue Pan turned around and said, "I don't know how my mother and sister are doing, they are all women, so it's worrying."

Jia Yun glanced at him. Although Xue Pan was rather muddled, he really had nothing to say to his family.

He thought for a while, and said: "Don't worry, according to the mother-in-law's temperament, she probably moved to my house long ago. The family has no worries about food and clothing, and there is a nursing home to protect her and the clan to take care of her. She should be safe and sound."

"It's true that I miss us, and I don't know when the letter we sent earlier will arrive..."

Jia Yun is not used to the transportation and communication methods these days.

But there is no way, the ancient rhythm is slow, and he is slowly getting used to it and adapting.

As the twelfth lunar month approached, light snow began to fall in the sky, and when the wind blew it, it melted before it hit the ground.

Just as she was about to go to the county government office, Jia Yun said to Xue Pan: "Brother Xue arranged for someone to go to Jinling or Hangzhou to see if he could buy carrier pigeons and hawks. If there are carrier pigeons and hawks, it will be convenient for him to contact his family in the future. "

Carrier pigeons are suitable for short-distance signal transmission, and carrier eagles are suitable for long-distance signal transmission. The two complement each other, which is not bad.

Xue Pan laughed and said, "Don't my brother-in-law know that there are many salt merchants in Ningbo who cook eagles for fun? It shouldn't be difficult to buy a few. As for carrier pigeons, it's even better. I'll buy them for you before dark !"

Jia Yun murmured, "Of course there are more and fewer letter hawks. For letter pigeons, first buy a dozen or so and let's try to raise them."

"Come on, I'll take people to Ningbo right now!" Xue Pan finally found something to do, said a word, and took people away.

Jia Yun shook her head with a smile, and returned to the city with her personal guards.

Not far from the county government office, there is a training ground that Guanhaiwei once used temporarily. It has been abandoned for a long time, and it happened to be used by Jia Yun as the newly formed patrol camp.

Although Jia Yun didn't count on the inspection department now, she didn't let them idle.

As soon as he came back from Ningbo, he ordered Luo Zhijian to go out of the city and do his best to encircle and suppress the bandits, road tyrants, bandits and gangs selling illegal salt in Cixi.

Now they have been out for half a month, but there are also replies, and a few are caught from time to time and sent back to the county government prison.

Of course, Jia Yun also attached great importance to public security in the city, and ordered Dian Shi to carry out a one-month crackdown, but the county has been in dire straits recently.

Speaking of the history of classics, in charge of arrests and prisons, although the position is small, it is generally filled by local "hearts". .

Why do you say this?
Whether a dynasty can develop steadily or not depends largely on local governance.

However, the local government manages the local area, and usually the local forces assist the officials in order to better manage the local area.

There are many subordinate officials under the county magistrate, and Dian Shi is one of them.

The history of the classics is that "officials" are not "officials", they are miscellaneous officials of the county magistrate, and they are officials without rank.

It is an embarrassing position between officials and civilians.

Canon history is not only restricted by officials, but also assists officials to govern the people, and is the assistant of officials to implement autocratic rule over the people.

Whether the locality can live and work in peace and contentment, without the participation and efforts of "classic history", no matter how good the legal system is, it is just talk on paper.

In this sense, the role of "canon history" is indispensable and beyond doubt.

On the other hand, "canon history" is the majesty of this place, it is sacred and inviolable, and it represents the face of this county.

They are mainly responsible for arresting spies, intercepting escaped prisoners, combating crimes, managing prisoners to prevent others from doing things, and maintaining normal business and travel exchanges.

However, without the history of the classics, the local people would not be able to make a living, but with the history of the classics, it is beyond the limit.

Dian Shi's social status is not high, and his salary is very meager. He often seizes the opportunity to instigate thieves to identify those wealthy families who have no powerful background.

Framed for unwarranted crimes, used as an excuse to solve the case and recover stolen goods, and changed ways to get them to pay ransom and clear the relationship.

Once they come and go, their wallets will naturally bulge. This phenomenon is called "thief blooming" by the common people.

Dian Shi of Cixi County is an old oily man in his forties, very dishonest.

After Jia Yun took office, she went to find trouble with him every three days, and did not punish him when she found a problem, but beat his subordinates.

Sometimes a dozen yamen servants lined up in a row, and were beaten by the guards until they cried for their father and mother.

According to gossip, Dian Shi's subordinates now wish Dian Shi could die sooner and get better soon.

On the contrary, this guy does his job well, even if he is corrupt and dereliction of duty, there is no excuse left, otherwise he would have been reported.

In addition, Jia Yun ordered Dianshi to crack down on crimes and maintain law and order in the city. He also strictly enforced the curfew system, making Dianshi the boss to do sinful things.

That canon history has been tossed enough, and his subordinates cried and shouted to make him do his best, for fear of making mistakes and being beaten again, so it can be seen with the naked eye that the canon history has been quite honest during this time.

Training Course.

One hundred newly recruited patrolmen in uniform uniforms are standing in a military posture, like javelins, motionless.

These people were selected from nearly [-] miners and farmers who couldn't get enough to eat. All of them were tall and strong young men.

After Jia Yun recruited them, she planned to let them relax within a month, first take care of their bodies, eat more nutritious meals, and at the same time pay close attention to discipline, engraving orders and prohibitions into their bones from the very beginning.

So practicing physical fitness, standing in a military posture, walking in the queue, memorizing orders, doing housework, and learning to read and write have become their main training content today.

Starting next month, they will really start training, practicing formations, including square formations, circular formations, number formations, mandarin duck formations, wild goose formations, and sparse formations.

Practice weapon operation, cold weapons mainly practice bow and arrow, knife skills, and also practice firearms drills, such as cannons, muskets, and blasting.

Cannons and muskets are mainly for familiarizing with the process and learning how to use them. Jia Yun borrowed a few guns from Guanhaiwei and used them as training guns, trying to make all the patrols use them proficiently.

As for the issue of life utilization rate, because there are few guns, Jia Yun will not consider it for the time being.

In addition, physical endurance training is also essential. The training mainly includes wearing armor and weapons, weight-bearing training, wrestling, grappling, and fighting training.

In addition, riding skills also need to be practiced, including fighting against enemies on horseback, archery, shooting muskets, etc., all of which must be practiced. Jia Yun has plenty of horses, but she is not afraid of them.

The training content was formulated by Jia Yun and his personal guards.

In addition to referring to the current training content in the army, Jia Yun also introduced some things from later generations.

Especially with regard to discipline, the most important thing is to learn one more ideological education.

Jia Yun walked slowly in the team, recognized their appearance, and confirmed their names.

Every time a name is correct, the other party will show excitement and excitement, and his voice is deafening when he answers, and he can't wait to yell out his throat.

"The morale is not bad, we must continue to maintain it!"

After checking everyone, Jia Yun praised and encouraged the guards who took the lead in training.

For Jia Yun now, he is in the comfort zone. All the superiors in Zhejiang owe him favors, and basically they will not come to him for trouble.

And he himself is the top leader at the grassroots level, he does not seek to make great contributions, the important thing is to seek stability, and strive to make no mistakes before he is formally appointed.

Therefore, it is the right time to use this period of time to accumulate foundation and strengthen the strength in your hands.

And these soldiers in front of him are his team to form forces.

As long as they are sharpened and tempered, and after a few battles on the battlefield, these people can become sharp swords in his hands, overcoming obstacles and going through fire and water for him!
In the morning, Jia Yun has been staying in the patrol camp, and he is very concerned about all aspects of training and logistical support.

He seldom comes here, and when he encounters any problems or problems, he just happens to be there, and he will solve them at once, so as not to affect the growth of the soldiers and the team.

They also stayed for lunch at noon, but they didn't eat and live with the soldiers. They only invited the guards over for a gathering. After all, they are all clansmen.

After eating, Jia Yun returned to the county government office. Before she had a sip of tea, someone came to sue her.

Only then did Jia Yun realize that the people of the county government can come to sue on the eighth, eighteenth, and 28th of every month.

Of course, this time is his own.

In ancient times, it was not possible for anyone to sue if he wanted to. If he could sue if he wanted to, then the officials would not have to do anything for a day and would just wait in the Yamen to receive the complaint. This is unrealistic.

Therefore, there is a time limit for the government to accept complaints from the people.

Either it is every five and ten, or every three and eight, it is different from place to place.

In the past few days, the yamen has been opened and the people are allowed to sue, which is called letting go.

Generally, there are only a few days of announcements per month, and at the same time, agricultural production is taken care of, and no announcements are released during busy farming seasons.

For example, in May, June, September, and October, everyone is busy with field work, and no complaints are allowed, even during holidays.

So calculated, only forty or fifty days a year are allowed for ordinary people to file lawsuits.

In case of wind, rain and hail, or official business trips, and the handover of the old and the new, a few more days have to be subtracted, and the time for ordinary people to actually file a lawsuit is only more than 30 days.

Of course, vicious criminal cases are not subject to the restriction of release, and can be sued at any time.

For example, there are Jiangyang gangsters fighting with big knives and axes on the street, or an unknown corpse is found somewhere, the government should deal with such things at any time.

In addition, when the magistrates and prefectures get the certificates, whether they accept or not is particular.

The brothers divided the family property, and the county magistrate did not accept it.

The magistrate generally doesn't accept the couple's divorce.

Neighborhood conflicts, the magistrate may still not accept.

In most cases, state and county officials will not accept the pleadings, which means they will not file the case.

Because the work pressure of grassroots officials is very high, objectively they do not have the time and energy to handle too many cases.

However, most of the disputes caused by ordinary people to the government are civil disputes, and there are very few criminal cases.

Civil disputes are concentrated in two categories. The first category is property disputes, commodity sales, competition for land, division of inheritance, adoption of children and so on.

The second category is emotional conflicts, divorce, adultery, elopement, and so on.

In ancient times, grassroots officials believed that it was inconvenient for the government to intervene in these civil disputes forcefully. Besides, many things were immoral, they were ashamed, and family ugliness should not be publicized.

It can even be persuaded on the spot, allowing the plaintiff and the defendant to coordinate a solution.

In this way, the government pushed most cases to social forces to resolve them.

Of course, there are many other reasons...

(End of this chapter)