Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Qi Liren suddenly stood up, took a deep breath, and looked at Meng Changqing with shock in his eyes.

"Master Meng, you are really different from the rumors. I have learned what you said!" After saying this, he sat down and said, "If I were a parent official, I would naturally do my best to let the people under my rule live a good life."

"Brother Qi is a decent man. If you become a parent official one day, you will do what you said." Meng Changqing sighed artificially.

Qi Liren didn't understand why the other party was sighing, "What's wrong with you?"

"Oh, since Brother Qi has heard rumors about me, he must also know that I am currently working in a small county in Liangzhou."

"I know."

"Before arriving in Liangzhou, Brother Qi and I had the same idea. But when I got there, I realized that there are some things that I just can't do well even if I try my best."

"Master Meng is young. It's rare for you to still have such an idea even though you are in an official position. It's good that you try your best to do those difficult things. How many things in the world can be perfected in one step?"

"So, Brother Qi is more pragmatic than me."

"Hey, if I were really that kind of person, I must have fulfilled my family's wishes at this moment. Unfortunately, I am always in a dilemma and don't know where to go. After talking with Master Meng today, I saw the way forward looming.

I really don't know how to thank you. "

"Brother Qi has praised me. After talking to you, my mind is clearer and my mood is much more stable. To be honest, my future in Beijing is uncertain this time and I feel very panicked. Fortunately, Brother Qi invited me to drink tea."

Qi Renli said: "I don't understand the situation you are in because I haven't been involved in the court, so I can't say anything more. I just hope that your trip will be auspicious and you will prosper smoothly in the future."

Meng Changqing said sincerely: "Thank you, Brother Qi! I think I was punished this time because I was too impatient. If Brother Qi had become the magistrate of Beishan County, he would have done better than me.

no no! I really can't speak. Even if Brother Qi becomes a local official, he will definitely go to a good place. You can't go to that bitter and cold place in Liangzhou. "

Qi Renli frowned slightly, lowered his eyes for a moment and then said: "If you have the chance, maybe you should go to a place like that. Everyone wants to go to a good place, but the place where Master Meng is must be managed well."

Meng Changqing looked like he was asking for advice, "What is good governance?"

"My humble opinion is that whether you are running a country or a county, the foundation lies in the people. Letting the people live a good life is what the politicians should do." Meng Changqing asked again: "What does a good life mean?"

Qi Renli thought about it and said: "For people like me, being an official is a good life. But after becoming an official, I may have other pursuits. At that time, I don't feel what I have got." nice one.

Using my analogy, it can be seen that the human heart is difficult to be satisfied. If you have good things, you have to pursue better things. There is no limit to good things.

This is a matter of course for the common people, but for those in power, it is impossible to help them achieve everything.

I believe that the government allows all the people to live a good life by allowing them to have food in their tanks and clothes to keep them warm. "

Meng Changqing became appreciative of his use and temptation, "What Brother Qi said is very practical and very consistent with what I think. If I can return to Beishan County, will Brother Qi go with me?"

"Master Meng is willing to use me, Qi is very grateful!" Qi Renli asked doubtfully after finishing speaking, "I wonder what Master Meng wants me to do?"

"What does Brother Qi think of the position of county magistrate?"

The Qili people were shocked again.

The county magistrate is an eighth-rank official, and the county magistrate is the highest among them. It's just that there are few county magistrates in this dynasty. As far as Qi Renli knows, there are only two or three counties with this position today.

Meng Changqing looked at his expression and continued: "If Brother Qi has no objection, I will recommend you to the court."

Qi Renli stood up, took half a step back, saluted Meng Changqing and said, "Qi will certainly live up to Lord Meng's respect."

Meng Changqing's conversation with Qi Renli reached the emperor's ears by evening.

When the emperor was taking a nap on the couch, Eunuch Qian told the emperor these things to relieve his boredom.

"Is he panicking?" The emperor confirmed with Eunuch Qian, "Did he really say that?"