Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 136 Liaozhou should be the best in Hedong
On this day, Liaozhou City was empty of thousands of people.

The excitement was comparable to that of the Lantern Festival.

But the scale of the decoration is several levels lower than that of the Lantern Festival.

There is only a 30-meter-long red carpet passing through the main gate, and the red cloth welcome words hanging on the city wall.

However, the people in Liaozhou didn't think there was any problem, because they thought that Pei Xiang, whom they were waiting for, didn't like extravagance and waste.

The aristocratic families in the city have also arrived, and many people from the three families in Hedong have come, Pei Yonghan, Liu Yongshou, Xue Wenbo, etc. are all present.

At that time, all the governors and governors of Hedong Road appeared at the main gate and waited.

As the host, Fang Yuan came early to greet the governors and governors present.

Faced with Fang Yuan's welcome, some were enthusiastic, some were calm, but no one expressed hostility.

Being able to sit on the position of governor, although there is family help behind him, but he also has the ability and city government beyond ordinary people, so he will not easily express dissatisfaction.

"Inspector Fang, let me introduce you. This is Zhang Gongjin, the governor of Daizhou."

Li Ji came over.

Next to him was a middle-aged man of about the same age.

There is a small scar on the right forehead of the middle-aged man, which extends to the eye and separates the right eyebrow.

"Meet Governor Zhang!"

Fang Yuan was startled, and immediately saluted.

This Zhang Gongjin is no stranger to Fang Yuan, one of the 24 heroes of Lingyan Pavilion in the future.

But the current status is not as strong as Li Ji. Li Ji is already the Duke of the state, and he is still the Duke of the county.

"I've seen Governor Fang."

Zhang Gongjin also hurriedly returned the gift.

In terms of official position, he is higher than Fang Yuan.

But Li Ji was very optimistic about Fang Yuan, and personally brought him here to get to know him.

Therefore, for Li Ji's sake, he had to behave better.

"I've heard of Dudu Zhang's name earlier, and now I know it's well-deserved when I see it today."

Fang Yuan smiled, and sent a rainbow fart.

A big man who can go to Lingyan Pavilion in the future, it's no problem to give him a few more praises.

If you want a good road, you need someone in the court.

"Prefect Fang was joking, my name is all in vain."

Zhang Gongjin obviously smiled more enthusiastically.

Talking and laughing with Fang Yuan and Li Ji, the atmosphere is good.

Some people have been paying attention to Fang Yuan's place, seeing the loud laughter here, they are all surprised.

One must know that there are only two governors in Hedong Road, and it is surprising that both governors had a happy conversation with Fang Yuan.

Time passed slowly, and half an hour passed in the blink of an eye, and everyone was a little tired.

At this time, a fast horse came back from a distance, it was Zheng Jiu who reported the letter.

"Zhou Zhou, Prime Minister Pei's team is here, and there are only a few miles away."

Zheng Jiu dismounted and reported.

When everyone heard this, they immediately became enthusiastic again, and the atmosphere became high.

"queue!"

"Get ready to beat the gongs and drums!"

Fang Yuan shouted loudly.

The welcoming ceremonial team is ready.

The governor and governor who were present also started to line up one after another.

As the host, Fang Yuan has to be at the top even though he is the governor of Xiazhou.

Then there are Li Ji and Zhang Gongjin, a total of three people are in the first row, followed by Shangzhou Governor, Zhongzhou Governor, and Xiazhou Governor.

A total of 20 people, the team lined up neatly.

Behind the governor are Liaozhou officials and Liaozhou aristocratic families.

The people at the scene also became serious and looked into the distance.

Finally, people saw the team, it was a long team.

Looking at it from a distance, those who didn't know it thought it was the one who picked up the bride.

Regarding this, Fang Yuan, Li Ji and Zhang Gongjin all looked at each other, but did not speak.

Soon, the team came to the front, and people saw that there were thousands of people in the escort team.

Looking at the state of the escort team, it felt like an army, which shocked the people present even more, and secretly sighed at Pei Ji's authority.

Soon, a woman came out of the team on horseback. She was so beautiful, like a red-hot sun, that she attracted the attention of the audience as soon as she appeared.

"Princess Xiangcheng of my palace, by order of His Majesty, escort Pei Xiang to Liaozhou!"

The woman said loudly.

The charming voice spread throughout the audience.

When the voice fell, many people felt a chill in their hearts.

Pei Xiang became an official, escorted by the princess, sheltered by thousands of troops, extremely honored and favored.

"Meet Princess Xiangcheng!"

People salute.

The wave of sound shook the city of Liaozhou.

"Free gift!"

Princess Xiangcheng held her right hand empty and said loudly.

Everyone slowly withdrew their etiquette and looked at Princess Xiangcheng.

Princess Xiangcheng sat on the horse, her gaze swept to everyone present, and finally her gaze fell on Fang Yuan, she suddenly rolled her eyes mischievously.

This scene was seen by many people, and their eyeballs almost protruded.

Fang Yuan who was unprepared was also surprised, almost couldn't stand still.

What do you mean by winking at yourself in full view?

Fortunately, everyone only saw Princess Xiangcheng throwing their eyes, and they didn't know who they were throwing at, so it didn't cause a bigger shock.

"I invite Prime Minister Pei!"

Princess Xiangcheng returned.

As if nothing happened.

As her words fell, the soldiers of the escort team parted.

At the end, a carriage drove out slowly and stopped in front of everyone.

"Your Majesty welcomes Prime Minister Pei!"

Fang Yuan and others saluted the luxurious carriage.

As the voice fell, the welcoming team beat gongs and drums.

With a rumbling sound, the curtain of the carriage was opened, and an old man came down from above.

"Let my colleagues wait, I am deeply disturbed by the truth, please hurry up, please hurry up."

Pei Ji dismounted and helped everyone present.

At this time, Princess Xiangcheng dismounted and came, accompanying Pei Ji behind.

Along with it came a heroic young general, this person Fang Yuan had seen before, it was Xiao Rui.

"I like to welcome the truth this time, there is no extravagance and waste, everything is simple, good, good."

Pei Ji looked around the audience with sighs in his eyes.

After watching the whole scene, his eyes stopped on the red cloth on the city gate.

[Welcome Prime Minister Pei to Liaozhou City. 】

"Pei Xiang, please enter the city!"

Fang Yuan spoke.

All the governors of Hedong Road stepped aside one after another.

"Are you Fang Yuan, governor of Liaozhou?"

"The reception was well done this time, and it went deep into my heart."

Pei Ji slowly withdrew his gaze and walked towards Fang Yuan.

His old hand grabbed Fang Yuan's palm, and patted Fang Yuan's back forcefully.

As if the elders recognized the younger, the eyes looking at Fang Yuan were also full of kindness.

"It is an honor for the subordinate officials, the colleagues in the Governor's Mansion, and the people of Liaozhou to be able to satisfy Prime Minister Pei."

Fang Yuan was a little surprised, said respectfully.

In the welcoming team, the officials of Liaozhou were full of pride.

It is the pride of their subordinates to be able to satisfy Pei Xiang.

"Okay, not bad!"

"Li Dudu, Zhang Dudu, you have worked hard."

"Your Majesty's kindness is great, and the truth cannot be denied. I am really moved."

Pei Ji let go of Fang Yuan's hand, looked to the side and immediately said to Zhang Gongjin.

"Pei Xiang has made great contributions to the country and the people, and he should."

Li Ji and Zhang Gongjin saluted again.

"Everyone, you've worked hard."

Pei Ji was looking at the other governors and said.

"It's my honor."

Everyone saluted again.

"Folks, thank you for your welcome. Pei Ji is very grateful. Let's all go back, let's all go back."

Pei Ji turned to look at the people present and saluted for the first time.

"It's my honor."

The people also saluted one after another.

Pei Ji nodded with tears in his eyes, and walked towards the city.

Fang Yuan was also ready to follow, but at this moment, Princess Xiangcheng approached Fang Yuan.

"Pei Ji didn't like being greeted by Jane very much, and when he learned about it, he scolded you in the carriage."

Princess Xiangcheng whispered in Fang Yuan's ear.

After finishing speaking, he staggered away from Fang Yuan and followed behind Pei Ji.

Xiao Rui also followed, but seemed to hear what Princess Xiangcheng said, and cast a gloomy look at Fang Yuan.

Fang Yuan pretended nothing happened, followed behind the team, chatting with Pei Ji and other governors of Shangzhou.

It would be better for someone to entertain Pei Ji. Anyway, given his current situation, no matter how well he chatted with Pei Ji, it would be useless.

I and the Pei family are already on opposite sides, and there is almost no room for maneuver. I just hope that Pei Ji will not go too far this time, so as not to cause trouble for everyone.

Suddenly, Pei Ji, who was walking in front, stopped, and everyone also stopped.

"Hey, where is Governor Fang?"

Pei Ji looked left and right.

"At this."

Fang Yuan responded, and stepped forward quickly.

"As the governor of Liaozhou, Fang Inspector, how can he not be at the forefront?"

"Come on, tell me the current situation in Liaozhou. I love Liaozhou so much."

Pei Ji waved to Fang Yuan.

Pull Fang Yuan to his side.

This place was originally the governor of Shangzhou.

After being occupied by Fang Yuan, a gloomy expression flashed across his face.

But it disappeared quickly, as if it never happened.

"Pei Xiang, colleagues, the development of Liaozhou in the past half a year can be said to be extremely fast."

"Everyone, look at the road under your feet. This road is called a cement road, and it is as solid as a rock."

Fang Yuan didn't have stage fright.

Even if the people nearby are all Shangzhou governors.

He talked eloquently and directed everyone to look at the concrete road under their feet.

In fact, the governors present already knew about the cement road when they arrived yesterday.

It's just that they don't know how the concrete road was made and how much value it has.

Similarly, Pei Ji is also very curious about the cement road!

When he entered the territory of Liaozhou, he felt that the carriage was not bumping.

For an old man of his age, this is undoubtedly the most comfortable time to go out.

So after hearing Fang Yuan's guidance, he couldn't help being attracted by Fang Yuan, and even touched the cement road.

Seeing this, the other governors touched your road one after another, and lamented how solid and flat the concrete road was.

The Liaozhou officials who hadn't left and the people present were even more proud, proud of their cement roads in Liaozhou.

Under Fang Yuan's propaganda, there are only two places in the Tang Dynasty with cement roads, one is Langzhou where Fang Yuan once worked, and the other is Liaozhou.

"Concrete roads are famous for their firmness and flatness, and it will not be a problem to use them for a hundred years after they are built."

"Its flatness enables vehicle transportation to be more than [-]% faster than usual official roads, and it can also ensure that the goods will not be damaged, etc., which is a means to greatly enhance the economic development of various places."

"At the same time, it is super convenient to transport food, and the food will not be delivered on time due to delays due to weather and other reasons. The officials think this is a cement road that will benefit thousands of years!"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Seriously introduce the benefits of cement roads.

The opportunity is rare, and the benefits of the cement road will be pushed out.

I believe that there will be some governors present who can see the importance of cement roads and will think about building them in their own territory.

"Inspector Fang, can cement roads be promoted?"

Princess Xiangcheng was the first to respond to Fang Yuan and the first to ask.

But she already knew the function of the cement road, and now she is just afraid of helping Fang Yuan in the cold.

Everyone didn't speak, the scene was quiet, they all looked at Fang Yuan.

In the crowd, Pei Yonghan's expression suddenly became ugly, and he wanted to stop him.

Fang Yuan's cement and their Pei family have already taken a fancy to it, it is something they want to take for themselves.

If more people at the scene pay attention and know the benefits, then it will be difficult for them to take possession of Pei.

"Naturally."

Fang Yuan smiled confidently.

Everyone was in an uproar, and they all had ideas.

Princess Xiangcheng smiled lightly, but did not continue speaking.

"Since it can be promoted, why don't we contribute the technology to the imperial court and let the imperial court promote it to all parts of the Tang Dynasty, wouldn't it be great to benefit the country and the people?"

Pei Ji sighed suddenly.

Saying that, he looked at Fang Yuan expectantly.

"Yes."

"Promoted by the imperial court, there are such roads in the world. When the time comes, our communication will be more convenient."

"Pei Xiang is wise!"

"Pei Xiang is righteous!"

Many governors nodded.

Completely praise Pei Ji's righteousness and so on.

But they never thought about who owns the concrete road.

"Pei Xiang is righteous, the officials are deeply impressed."

"However, cement is something that the common people have painstakingly researched and developed, and they are unwilling to hand it over to the court."

Fang Yuan shook his head and sighed.

"If you work hard on research and development, then give some hard work money."

Pei Ji shook his head, as if he wanted to draw a conclusion on this matter.

Princess Xiangcheng frowned slightly, trying to stop her.

But at this moment, a rapid cough sounded.

"cough cough"

Pei Yonghan coughed hard.

His face was red from coughing due to excessive force on purpose.

The throat also seemed to be hurt by the sudden outburst.

"People's things, of course, can't just be paid for hard work."

"Fang Inspector, please talk to the other party, if you can't do it, don't force it."

Pei Ji took a deep look at Pei Yonghan who was coughing, but in the end he didn't want to force the cement to be handed over.

"Pei Xiang is righteous!"

Fang Yuan heaved a sigh of relief.

Those governors who just said Pei Ji's righteousness also said Pei Xiang's righteousness again.

Many people at the scene looked different, but they didn't show it. They flattered Pei Ji.

"The role of cement roads can greatly enhance the relationship between states and counties, and can also improve the economy between states and counties. It is an indispensable thing for officials to improve their political achievements."

Fang Yuan continued to introduce the benefits of cement roads.

I believe that after being linked to political achievements, they will be very excited.

Sure enough, following Fang Yuan's final acceptance, many assassins at the scene became interested.

Of the states in Hedong, Liaozhou is the smallest, with only three counties. Other states have many counties, such as Puzhou and Bingzhou, which have as many as thirteen counties.

If there are many counties, there will naturally be more land, and if there are too many lands, it will be difficult for the state government to manage distant counties, and the road is a big problem.

And if this problem can be solved, the state government's management of local counties will be greatly improved, which is what many governors want to achieve.

As for stimulating the economy, they are not as urgent as controlling the local county government.

"Inspector Fang, where are we going next?"

Pei Ji didn't seem to want to say too much in this regard, so he took a step forward.

"Pei Xiang, princess, this way please, let's go to Liaozhou College."

"It's rare for you to come. We Liaozhou scholars all want to pay tribute to your brilliance, so that you can be nominated for this year's gold list!"

Fang Yuan walked in front, guiding a direction.

In fact, Fang Yuan doesn't need to go ahead.

There are many state officials guarding around to ensure Pei Ji's safety.

Even Xue Bowu was invited out by Fang Yuan, so he walked together wearing state official clothes.

"Liaozhou also has a college?!"

Pei Ji said in surprise.

He remembered that there were only two colleges in Hedong, Bingzhou and Puzhou.

When did a small place like Liaozhou already have a college?

Pei Ji actually didn't know about Liaozhou, and he didn't choose Liaozhou as the inspection site for the elderly this time.

Just drop by, stop by to have a look, and then eradicate Fang Yuan, the junior who has humiliated him, that's all.

But when he came to Liaozhou, it seemed that many things were in his expectation. For a while, it was not bad to choose Liaozhou as a place to retire after retirement.

"Thanks to the permission of the Ministry of Officials, Liaozhou has had a college for about a month."

Fang Yuan smiled lightly.

The establishment of colleges in local states and counties requires the approval of the Ministry of Officials.

Fang Yuan had already submitted a letter to the imperial court when he was preparing for the academy, and he decided to reopen the state academy only after getting permission.

"Okay, Liaozhou is good!"

"Are there any academies in other states besides Bingzhou and Puzhou?"

Pei Ji's face was a little uncomfortable.

He nodded and glanced at the other governors.

Surrounding him were Shangzhou governors, except for Bingzhou governors and Puzhou governors, the others bowed their heads in shame.

Not to mention Kaizhou Prefecture, they didn't even publicize the imperial examinations, they just let nature take its course, and didn't take the imperial court's promotion of imperial examinations to heart.

"You guys, you need to learn more from Governor Fang."

"Responding to the imperial court's decree is a good official that the imperial court needs."

Pei Ji said with a look of disappointment.

Saying that, he continued to walk in the direction Fang Yuan directed.

"Pei Xiang taught it right."

All the governors lowered their heads in shame, their faces a little uncomfortable.

Seeing this, Fang Yuan frowned slightly, how could he feel that Pei Ji didn't really praise himself.

Every time he praised himself, he would talk about the governors of other states. Isn't this deliberately opposing himself to them?

But Fang Yuan couldn't say anything, he thought to himself or he thought too much, and walked ahead to guide Pei Ji to the State Court.

"Father, Pei Xiang seems to be flattering and killing Fang Yuan."

Li Danqiu walked in from the crowd.

Li Ji and Zhang Gongjin had been walking at the back and almost left the team.

That's why Li Danqiu and Li Siwen, who were following in the crowd, were able to approach Li Ji.

"It seems to be the case."

Li Ji frowned and said in a deep voice.

It looks like Pei Ji really came to trouble Fang Yuan.

What he said so well at the gate of the city just now is just a show of kung fu.

"Do you want to remind Fang Yuan?"

Li Danqiu asked.

"He should know it too, it depends on the situation."

Li Ji said uncertainly.

Although he thinks Fang Yuan is a talent.

But I don't know much about Fang Yuan, I'm not sure if Fang Yuan has a guess.

"Ok."

Li Danqiu left.

Li Siwen also left.

"Mao Gong, do you have such a good relationship with Governor Fang?"

Zhang Gongjin asked in surprise.

He just thought that Li Ji was only optimistic about Fang Yuan, he didn't expect it to be so good?
Maogong is Li Ji's word, and the two match each other by words to show their respect for each other.

"Hongshen, I am very optimistic about Fang Yuan, he is of the same generation."

"Last night, I drank too much and dragged him to make a vow. I don't know if the vow was successful."

Li Ji said sternly.

Speaking of the latter, I was a little embarrassed and a little regretful.

Or it's good to be successful in sworn vows, Fang Yuan has talents that others don't have.

But it's good not to be sworn brothers, he was still thinking about the question that Zhao Yingcai wrote to him.

"hiss!!!"

"I understand!"

Zhang Gongjin couldn't help but gasped.

He started to look at Fang Yuan squarely, not as friendly as he did at the beginning because of Li Ji's face.

Someone who can make Li Ji want to befriend him is definitely not an ordinary person. Zhang Gongjin has to put his posture in order to see him clearly.

Soon, everyone moved to the state court.

Before arriving at the state court, I heard the sound of books coming from the state court.

"The Master said: A gentleman does not seek to be full when he eats, and does not seek to be safe when he lives. He is sensitive to matters and cautious in speaking, and he has the way and is righteous."

"The Master said: Eat lightly, drink water, bend your arms and rest your pillow, and enjoy yourself. Unrighteousness leads to riches and honor."

Everyone was shocked and stopped to look at the state court.

Such a loud reading sound shows the diligence of the state college students.

"Okay, Lang Lang's book is so loud!"

"With such a state institute in Hedong, Liaozhou will produce talents in large numbers in the future!"

Pei Ji sighed again and again, stepped on the stairs of the state court, and entered the state court.

At this time, Xiao Ai and other teachers from the state court walked out to welcome Pei Ji.

"Master of the state court, welcome the princess, welcome the prime minister Pei!"

Xiao Ai and the others blushed with excitement.

They prepare long and wait long.

Finally, the princess and Prime Minister finally came to their state court.

"Masters are talented!"

"Students have hope!"

"Okay, okay, good job!"

Pei Ji nodded repeatedly.

Look very satisfied.

Princess Xiangcheng also gave a few token compliments.

"Thank you, Pei Xiang, for your compliment!"

"Thank you princess for the compliment!"

Xiao Ai and the others blushed even more.

Pei Ji nodded and followed the voice.

Soon, I saw students in each class reading aloud.

They held sage books and read them aloud vigorously, with redness from the neck up.

Fang Yuan watched, his brows subconsciously frowned, feeling that the image work was done too much.

Serious people read books, can they use such a loud voice?

Many governors at the scene also frowned slightly, feeling their ears buzzing, but did not speak.

"Okay, the state court did a good job!"

"Students should be energetic and read loudly!"

"Liaozhou Academy has done a good job, Bingzhou Academy and Puzhou Academy should learn from Liaozhou Academy!"

Pei Ji nodded in satisfaction.

But he didn't go to class.

Instead, he walked in the direction where there was no sound of books.

"Subordinate to obey!"

The governors of Bingzhou and Puzhou should be respectful.

When he bowed his head, his face was a little ugly.

Fang Yuan looked at it, his brows were wrinkled again, he felt more and more that Pei Ji was uneasy and kind.

Everyone continued to walk, from the gate of the State Court to the backyard, and then back to the gate.

Pei Ji and Princess Xiangcheng have been walking in front, occasionally saying that this place is good, that place is good, and they are very satisfied.

When he finally returned to the gate of the State Court, Pei Ji stopped, looked back at the sign of the State Court, and sighed:
"Liaozhou is really good, it is the best in Hedong!"

After the words fell, the governor and the governor at the scene all looked aside.

Fang Yuan frowned slightly, his face darkened, this wave of flattery was too obvious, Pei Ji was really uneasy and kind.

(End of this chapter)