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Chapter 54 Standing in line, New Deal

How can it be too far away from Pingcang County after Cangshan Mountain is reached, but this time they did not continue to go north, but turned around and headed southeast.

The vast mountains and forests are difficult to walk through, but there is an open land with gradually darker green under the mountain, but no one clears it, so it is regarded as a wasteland.

Hurrying in this kind of area, even if you miss the official road, it is extremely fast.

The sky after the rain was clear and clear, and the unique smell of mud in the north was accompanied by more than 50 miles. When the green grass faded, the group finally entered the boundary of Pingcang County before dusk.

On the way, Zhou Bai met another group of search and rescue personnel, who were the county patrols who came belatedly, and the anxious old Huang was still the guide.

At this time, the Jin people who should leave have already evacuated from the border of Daxu, and the soldiers in the county are just finishing up, writing a detailed investigation report to explain to the higher authorities.

After meeting Lao Huang, Zhou Bai went straight into the county seat under the escort of Pingcang County soldiers, and the county venerable Ji Hongzhe wanted to see him.

Unable to refuse, although it was Chen Zhongbang's request for help, no matter what Ji Hongzhe thought of sending troops, Zhou Bai would accept it.

After several inspections and bypassing several corridors, Zhou Bai met Ji Hongzhe in the back hall of the county government office, which is the residence of every county magistrate.

When the elder was in person, it was naturally Zhou Bai who said hello first.

"Xiaosheng Zhou Bai, I have met the county magistrate."

"It's good that my nephew is safe and sound. I've been thinking about it for a day, for fear that we will lose a great talent in Pingcang." Ji Hongzhe smiled all over his face, obviously very happy for Zhou Bai's arrival.

Zhou Bai sighed a little, and at the same time continued: "Bad luck has caused unreasonable disasters, but my nephew will definitely remember your lord's help."

Ji Hongzhe's hand holding the teacup paused. He called his nephew because he wanted to win him over. Zhou Bai said he was grateful and changed his name, so he was willing to draw closer to him.

"You are the head of the case in Bei'an County. How can you say that your luck is bad. I read the county annals and I have never found a case of your age."

"Nephew, is he going to take the provincial examination this year, or is he going to wait for another two years?" After Ji Hongzhe comforted him, he asked about the business again.

"Hui Xianzun, you should be brave and diligent, I don't want to miss this autumn." Zhou Bo cupped his hands and replied.

But he knew that Ji Hongzhe wanted to hear more than that, so he continued: "Since I am a scholar and I am still the county chief, it must be useful to speak in the family. Don't worry, Hongni Township will firmly support the county government order, but there are For an errand, my Zhou family will definitely respond."

Ji Hongzhe nodded slightly, smiled and said, "Next, there will be a new policy in the county, which needs the support of the major families. With the support of your Zhou family, who is the number one in the township, it will be much easier outside."

"However, will this delay your study behind closed doors? My nephew can't delay your studies."

Zhou Bai shook his head and said: "There is no limit to the way, and so is study, but it shouldn't be a problem to raise people, but I don't know if my lord can disclose what new policies need to be cooperated, so that I can let the clan prepare."

Ji Hongzhe frowned, slightly displeased in his heart, no matter how talented you are, it's impossible for you to be so full of words now, right?

We must know that there is a saying in the folks that "golden candidates and silver Jinshi" are not because juren is more reflective of the leap of social class, but also because it is much more difficult to test for scholars than to be admitted for jinshi.

The imperial examinations before Juren were only for scholars, and the content did not exceed common sense and did not break away from common customs.

However, from the beginning of the provincial examination for juren, the interpretation of the Taoist scriptures was added. Having the title of Juren means the qualification to enter the Tao, and from then on you can seek longevity.

Except that the children of aristocratic families usually have a little knowledge of Taoism, and the direct descendants of the general prefects and county lords will not be involved in the subject of Taoism interpretation before they are admitted as scholars.

Arrogance, or maybe it really made him meet such a genius.

With a skeptical mind, Ji Hongzhe tested Zhou Bai's studies again, but the result surprised him, including the meaning of the classics, theories, and even the interpretation of Taoism, Zhou Bai was able to answer them freely.

He can't guarantee Jieyuan and Yayuan in Dingzhou, but as long as he is lucky enough, Zhou Bai will definitely be selected in the pre-selection.

Then Ji Hongzhe changed his slightly contemptuous mentality, let go of his reserve and began to discuss the New Deal with Zhou Bai. In other words, it was midnight.

That night, the news that Zhou Bai stayed in the county government also spread throughout the county.

Many big families privately reprimanded Ji Hongzhe for not practicing martial arts, such as the county tycoon Chen's family, under Chen Yun's persuasion, was about to spend a lot of money to win them over, but now the county lords did not give them a chance to meet.

Early the next morning, after eating the breakfast made by Mrs. Madam at the county government office, Ji Hongzhe personally sent Zhou Bai out of the main gate of the county government office. My own kindness has grown.

"Master, several companies came to me yesterday and wanted you to go to the banquet. Would you like to stay for a few more days?" Old Huang asked in the newly purchased carriage.

"No, the family is in a hurry, they can understand."

Zhou Bai glanced at Ji Hongzhe, who was watching them leave, and said indifferently; "Although the county lord is a low-ranking official, he also came from the same rank as Jinshi, so he won't allow me to be bullied by a brat."

Last night Zhou Bai seemed to be unable to resist Ji Hongzhe's enthusiasm, so he stayed overnight. In fact, this has already shown his position, and the Zhou family will support him in the future.

Too fast, not in line with the logic and interests of local tyrants, so many families find it difficult to understand, and even feel that Zhou Bai is too edgy.

But how did they know that there would be no unspoken rules and interests in a few years of catastrophe, and they were busy competing with the county magistrate, so they might as well think about how to protect themselves.

Going back all the way again, Zhou Bai recalled the content of the long talk that night in the car. It was almost the same as the decree Hongzhe was about to issue in the previous century.

Recruited refugees and issued land reclamation orders; county soldiers participated in the defense of Kukou Pass, and incidentally contributed to repairing the pass city wall;

They are all extremely sensitive government orders. Just look at the first and simplest one, which is to open up wasteland for refugees, and it involves the interests of all parties.

This unowned land in Pingcang County has been favored by the major families for a long time. Although they have not made drastic efforts to open up wasteland and farmland, they are also subtly devouring and annexing it.

Whether it is the county family or the Zhou family, it's not that they don't want to have more land, but the family is not qualified enough. If it exceeds the number of acres, it violates the court's decree, so the land is left empty.

If there is a breakthrough in family status in the future, which tribe will have a future, the surrounding wasteland will be room for development, so there is no concern at all.

In the previous century, Hongzhe failed to appease all parties, which led to the anticlimax of the New Deal, and finally left Pingcang County in despair.

But now with his help, it might be a little different, at least opening up wasteland is what Zhou Bai was supposed to do, he wanted more land to grow food.

In a blink of an eye, the archway of Hongni Township was clearly visible in front of them. This time, the patriarch Zhou Mingxuan personally led a team to greet them.

Red ribbons, villagers welcoming the theater, and lively gongs and drums.

"Young master, what a big battle, all the high-level officials are here!"

"It seems that they understand what it means to be a 15-year-old leader."

(End of this chapter)