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

Chapter 62 The first high-level meeting in Liaozhou

the next day.

Fang Yuan is handling official duties at the desk in the front yard.

The state officials guarding the gate came in to report, and the magistrates of the three counties asked to see him.

"Enter."

Fang Yuan didn't raise his head, he said calmly.

After a while, the magistrates of the three counties walked in one after another.

Seeing that Fang Yuan didn't raise his head, they frowned.

They were summoned today, but they actually didn't want to come.

However, after the last mandatory suspension, they were afraid.

What they are afraid of is not Fang Yuan, but they are afraid of being affected by frequent suspension.

This will affect their promotion path, even if it is someone in the DPRK.

After all, it's not just them who are in the court, but other people who also want to be promoted are also in the court.

If there are too many gaps in their official career, the promotion that had a chance to be promoted will be replaced by others.

"The next official pays homage to Lord Inspector."

The three looked at each other and bowed to Fang Yuan.

They knew that Fang Yuan was trying to show them off.

But people have to bow their heads under the eaves. They come here, and it's okay to bow their heads.

"Ah."

Fang Yuan hummed.

Still did not look up.

He is consulting the archives of the magistrate of Liaoshan County.

It's a pity that these files are too simple, only good ones are recorded, not bad ones.

After the ceremony, the three of them frowned, feeling severely neglected, their eyes turned gloomy towards Fang Yuan.

But Fang Yuan didn't pay attention at all, he slowly looked at the files of the three of them, one by one seriously.

Time passed slowly.

The three of them stood for half an hour, their legs were numb.

And obviously there are stools on one side, and there are state officials guarding both sides, but no one moves the stools.

The three of them were tired and angry. In the cool and slightly cold weather, the three of them were actually sweating, and the sweat even wet their backs.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I'm dealing with official business, and I forgot you are here for a while, please, we will have a meeting inside."

Fang Yuan finally read their files, and then got up to prepare for the meeting.

"Master Inspector is really a nobleman who forgets things."

Lin Yangbo's yin and yang strange air way.

But Fang Yuan ignored him again, and walked towards the meeting room after speaking.

The three of them looked at each other, endured the anger in their hearts, and followed Fang Yuan into the conference room.

Zhang San was also called in. As a long history, he is qualified to attend the meeting and also needs to record the meeting.

There are two side halls on the left and right of the governor's mansion. One side hall is where the officials of the governor's mansion work, and the other is the meeting room and the entrance to the state prison.

"Sit anywhere."

Fang Yuan sat on the main seat, said calmly.

The conference room has been converted into a round table and has been used several times.

However, it was the first time for the county magistrates of the three counties to see the meeting. They were amazed and lamented the benefits: the people sitting on the main table could clearly see the expressions and movements of the people below.

As soon as the three of them sat down, a state official came in outside the meeting room with tea.

Seeing this, the three of them were finally relieved of their anger towards Fang Yuan.

They stood for half an hour just now, sweating all over, their mouths were dry, and they were about to drink water.

However, the three would be wrong.

The state officials directly walked past them, brought the tea to Fang Yuan and Zhang San's desks, then left and never came back.

At this point, the faces of the three of them completely darkened.

"Inspector Fang, can I have some water?"

Lin Yangbo held back his anger and said in a deep voice.

"Hehe, I forgot that this is your first time here."

"The official here wants to drink tea and water, all of them are called by himself."

Fang Yuan laughed.

He is determined to punish the three of them.

But he was not so stingy that he didn't even give the other party a cup of tea.

Lin Yangbo smiled coldly, he didn't believe Fang Yuan's words at all.

But after Fang Yuan said this, the three of them also called the state officials to fetch water.

All three of them agreed that the tea was not good, so they didn't order it, and missed this enjoyment.

"In the month since I took office, there have been two food crises."

"However, none of your counties want to re-plow the farmland once. I want a reason."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

The meeting officially began. The first issue was the food issue, which was also the farming issue.

"Inspector Fang, we have nothing to do."

"The farmland is dry and waterless, and there is no way to grow food."

Lin Yangbo sighed, leaving the question completely behind.

Under the natural disaster, no wonder they were to be blamed. If it must be blamed, it would be the emperor's lack of morality.

"Yes."

“We have more than enough heart but not enough energy.”

The other two county magistrates also echoed one after another.

They don't think about solving the problem, and they have reasons for not solving the problem.

"There is no way, then find a way."

"Even if we go to the Guzhang River to fetch water, we still have to plant a few acres of land."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

The main dry place this year is the Guannai Road.

Hedong Road is close to Guannei Road, which has also received a lot of influence.

But the farmland has not completely dried up, and the Guzhang River barely has water flowing through it.

If a large number of people are mobilized, part of the farmland can actually be plowed.

This month, Fang Yuan has traveled to many places, and is also working hard to gain power, and today he finally issued an order to the magistrates of the three counties.

"Inspector Fang, large-scale mobilization of manpower requires a lot of wages."

"Our county government has too little tax revenue this year to support the expense. If it is handed over to the court at the end of the year, I am afraid that His Majesty will convict you."

Lin Yangbo's face darkened, and he sneered.

He hadn't been scolded for a long time, even by the previous governors who died.

Because his qualifications are the oldest, he is the most likely to be promoted to the governor, and the previous governors are a little bit thin.

"The taxation is the official's responsibility, and the court will blame the official."

"The most important task for you right now is the re-cultivation of the farmland. Don't be ignorant of the importance."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

The tax was collected by the governor of the local county government, and then handed over to the imperial court.

"It's already September, is it a little late?"

The corner of Lin Yangbo's mouth raised slightly.

He understood, understood why Fang Yuan scolded them.

It must be that Fang Yuan knew about the lack of food in the grain stores all over the place, and was worried about the people causing trouble.

Calling them over now is just to make a show, so as to appease the hearts of the people in all counties.

"If you are slower, it will be too late."

"I tell you that it is your business to resume farming. If you delay, take the blame and resign."

Fang Yuan snorted coldly.

I also know if the time is a bit late.

Another half a month later, it is really a little late.

"Lord Inspector is right, I will arrange it immediately when I get back."

Lin Yangbo and the other two county magistrates looked at each other, and they all responded.

In their hearts, they all thought that Fang Yuan was afraid, afraid that the people in the counties would make trouble again.

But the more this is the case, the less they will listen to Fang Yuan, and they will act perfunctorily after returning.

"The officer will keep an eye on you in this matter."

"Another thing, why is there a shortage of food in grain stores around the world recently?"

Fang Yuan nodded slightly, and began to discuss the second matter.

"I heard that there is not enough food, and it is being shipped from other places."

"Lord Inspector, don't worry, we will definitely urge them to send it as soon as possible."

Lin Yangbo smiled and said.

It is impossible to send them, they are not short of food at all.

It is to wait for the people in various places to become chaotic, and finally blame Fang Yuan for the problem.

"In that case, let's end today's meeting here."

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment, then said calmly.

He heard that the three county magistrates were playing Tai Chi with him.

Thirty percent of the grain shops in Liaozhou should be from their three families.

They are different from the three tribes in Hedong. Their main line is in Liaozhou, and it is impossible to transport food from other branches.

"I'm waiting to retire."

The three got up one after another, signed Zhang San's meeting minutes, and then left.

The law of the Tang Dynasty stipulates that the meeting needs to make transcripts, and it is necessary to confirm that the transcripts are correct and signed for backup.

Only Fang Yuan and Zhang San were left in the conference room.

"Zhou Zun, they may be perfunctory!"

Zhang San said in a deep voice.

"I know, you send someone to watch the three of them, keep it secret."

"You keep one of these two transcripts and keep it safe, and send the other to the official department for record tomorrow."

Fang Yuan smiled coldly.

"Yes!"

Zhang San was taken aback for a moment, then smiled knowingly.

"You send someone to invite the real boss of Liaozhou City Grain Shop, and ask them to come here at the time."

"Tell them, if you don't come, they won't be able to open the door for a day when I'm in Liaozhou!"

Fang Yuan's eyes flashed a trace of hostility, he said in a deep voice.

"Yes!"

Zhang San said yes loudly.

(End of this chapter)