Chapter 137 Only those who live in warehouses know etiquette! (Here they come!)

The Fujianese people caroused on the pier for a long time, and they dispersed in a hurry until the Cantonese people arrived... Oh, the Cantonese people didn't come.

Zhang Heng was quite emotional when he came to Quanzhou Yamen again.

The last time he came, Gao Yijian was sitting there, and he was just a small judge. But this time he came, he was going to patrol Quanzhou and guard the place for the emperor.

Gao Yijian sent everyone else away and had a reception banquet in the evening, but now it was the time for the two of them to be alone.

Gao Yijian was quite emotional: "Fan participated in politics and patrolled the northwest, Privy Wen guarded Hedong, Teng Zijing was relegated to Baling County, and Zhang Taishou guarded Haijiang. Can this new policy continue?"

Gao Yijian was promoted by Fan Zhongyan and could be considered a member of the New Deal faction.

Zhang Heng shook his head and said: "Fan Shenzheng went to the northwest probably to avoid the limelight. This New Deal is only in name only. This matter ends here. There is no need to mention it in the future. Let's do something practical."

Gao Yijian smiled and said: "This time I will be guarding Quanzhou. Ju Zheng, you can take a good rest in Quanzhou. Quanzhou is a good place. Both the merchants and the people are very grateful to you."

All the officials and people in Quanzhou knew about your strong support for maritime trade, so everyone was very happy when they heard that you were coming.

Therefore, although it is your first time to know the state, the officials and people of Quanzhou will not cause you any trouble. Just have a good rest, drink and feast when you need to, look at the mountains and rivers when you need to, and go among the people as often as possible. This Quanzhou

It will be as stable as Mount Tai.”

Zhang Heng shook his head and said: "I didn't come to Quanzhou to avoid the wind and waves... Gao Gong, how has Quanzhou been since the opening of the sea?"

Hearing this, Gao Yijian said excitedly: "Since the opening of the sea, all the people have been excited. You can also see the enthusiasm today. This year, Fujian people will have a good year!"

Zhang Heng nodded and smiled: "It is indeed gratifying... Gao Gong, is there any policy in Quanzhou to help people expand their business?"

Gao Yijian was stunned: "What policy? They rely on themselves to do business. The government only cares about the herdsmen."

When Zhang Heng heard this, he immediately understood that there was nothing.

Lazy government! Mr. Gao!

Zhang Heng said this in his heart, but he said: "Gao Gong, I have some ideas. Opening up sea trade is a once-in-a-century opportunity. Jiangnan is temporarily blocked on the coast. After all, Fujian maritime merchants are slightly inferior to Jiangnan."

It’s time for Yichi to take advantage of this opportunity to accelerate its development.”

Hearing this, Gao Yijian nodded repeatedly and said, "That's exactly how it should be, that's exactly how it should be."

Zhang Heng said with a smile: "So, whatever maritime merchants need help from the government, we will help. We will unite all the forces of Fujian and do our best to open up the market. We will not only defeat Jiangnan maritime merchants, but also bring all other countries together."

We also defeated all the maritime merchants and sold the goods of the Great Song Dynasty to places where our ships can reach!"

Gao Yijian smiled bitterly and said: "Others should know that the state is to cultivate state studies, revitalize a school's style of study, build high-rise buildings, educate the people, revitalize the agriculture and mulberry trees, and give the people a bite to eat. It would be better for you. You will develop business as soon as you come. This is to

You teach bad habits, aren't you afraid that the imperial censor will impeach you?"

Zhang Heng laughed: "One land has its own land. For Quanzhou, sea trade is uniquely endowed. People can rely on sea trade to support their families. Why do they have to dig food in the fields? Moreover, the development of sea trade does not delay farming.

Ah, you still have to plant what you need, especially cash crops such as mulberry fields and cotton, which are good for export. Of course, there must be policy incentives."

Gao Yijian nodded with satisfaction: "It's great that you have these ideas. I will support you, so you can go ahead and do it. As long as I am still the Fujian Road Transport Envoy, you can boldly follow your ideas!"

Zhang Heng said happily: "Then I would like to thank Duke Gao for his support."

Gao Yijian smiled and said: "If you and Fan Shenzheng hadn't recommended me, I would still be the governor of the state. It's natural for me to support you."

Zhang Heng said modestly: "That is Fan Shenzheng's insightful eye, but it has nothing to do with the lower officials."

Gao Yijian smiled, he knew what the situation was.

Before Zhang Heng, there wasn't necessarily anyone who promoted him.

After attending the reception banquet in the evening, Gao Yi easily went to Fuzhou, leaving Quanzhou in Zhang Heng's hands.

The next day, Zhang Heng summoned all the magistrates and magistrates under the jurisdiction of Quanzhou to the Quanzhou Prefectural Government Office for a meeting.

There are seven counties in Quanzhou. The state government is Jinjiang County, and the county magistrate is under the jurisdiction of Zhang Heng. Then there are Hui'an County close to Putian, Dehua County in the north, Yongchun County, Qingxi and Tong'an counties close to Zhangzhou, and of course there are two counties close to Jinjiang.

There are seven counties in Nan'an County that depend on each other.

There were nearly twenty people including the magistrates and tongpans of the seven counties, plus the prefectural magistrates, tongpans, and book magistrates from the prefecture government, and the Qian Hall, which was specially used to handle state affairs, was packed to the brim.

Lin Conghui is the magistrate of Hui'an County. He was born in the same Jinshi class a few years ago. He has stayed in Hui'an County for several years without moving.

At this time, he frowned and looked at the materials prepared by the state government for them, the magistrates and magistrates. Well, what is it called the meeting directory?

It all says something like [encourage the vigorous development of Quanzhou's maritime trade], [how to provide supporting supplies for the development of maritime trade] [encourage the local development of maritime trade products] [how to attract foreign businessmen to set up business houses in Quanzhou]... and other words.

Lin Conghui opened the book and checked it. The book had no date, and on each crooked page were written the words "liquor and excess". He couldn't sit still, so he read carefully for a long time before he could see the words between the words.

There are two words written all over the book: "Bronze Smell"!

After all, he couldn't sit still, so he stood up and said, "I have something to say."

His words interrupted Zhang Heng. When Zhang Heng saw that it was Lin Conghui, he still paid attention to him after all.

Hui'an County is located on the southeast coast of Fujian. It is one of the "Three Towns of Quanzhou". In the sixth year of the Taiping Xingguo Period, a new county was established from the east of Jinjiang County. The county was named Hui'an, which means "for the people of Hui'an".

Although it was separated from Jinjiang, its strength is not bad.

Hui'an County is close to the sea, and many Quanzhou maritime merchants are from Hui'an. Moreover, Hui'an also has a technology that Zhang Heng values ​​​​very much, which is carving technology. Whether it is jade carving, root carving, wood carving, stone carving or lacquer carving, they are all very exquisite.

These handicrafts are very exquisite and can be regarded as one of the top products for export.

So since Lin Conghui had something to say, Zhang Heng still stopped and waited for him to speak.

Lin Conghui frowned and said: "I heard that the magistrate was a herdsman who guarded a place on behalf of the emperor. He wanted to educate the people, promote culture and education, and change customs. Why did Governor Zhang come to Quanzhou to encourage the people to engage in business?

The paper is full of stinking words, which makes people unbearable to read!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone was immediately surprised. They all looked at Zhang Heng to see how the young Zhizhou would respond.

This is already a challenge to Shangguan's majesty.

Zhang Heng smiled and said: "Then, may I ask Magistrate Lin, what do you think I should do?"

Lin Conghui snorted and said: "Of course, the main purpose is to promote culture and education, educate the people, and change customs. Such stinky things should not be done by the government."

Zhang Heng chuckled: "Oh, then I would like to ask County Magistrate Lin, you have been in Hui'an County for several years, how are you doing in terms of culture and education, and how are you doing in changing customs?"

Lin Conghui said with a smile on his face: "Of course it has been effective. In the past few years, there have been more than ten Jinshi in Hui'an County, and there are even more scholars. This shows that Xiaguan's literary and educational work is very outstanding."

Zhang Heng shook his head and said: "A dozen or so Jinshi are born, and then what?"

Lin Conghui said in surprise: "It is extremely difficult and very glorious to have more than a dozen Jinshi. This in itself shows a lot of things."

Zhang Heng nodded and said: "Okay, let me ask you this, how many households are there in Hui'an County? When you took office, how many upper households, how many middle households, and how many lower households were there, and today, how many lower households have changed?"

Once you become a middle household, how many middle households become upper households, and how many upper households become rich households?”

Lin Conghui was stunned for a moment, and then said: "These subordinate officials don't know, and they never do statistics. The subordinate officials only know that as long as the rule is stable, the people are not uneasy, there are no thieves, and the people do not close their homes at night, then it is a great governance!"

Zhang Heng shook his head and said: "That's because the people in Hui'an County are very skilled in craftsmanship. Jade carving, root carving, wood carving, stone carving and lacquer carving are all very exquisite and very popular.

Therefore, Hui'an County has made great achievements in the economy, and the warehouses and warehouses know etiquette. Therefore, there are many scholars in Hui'an County, not because of your education, but because everyone has money to support the scholars.

Look at Qingxi County. Because there are many hills in the county, the land is scarce, the people have no skills, and they are not close to the sea, so life is very difficult. There are very few people studying in this way because they can't afford to support them!

Everyone, please remember that only by becoming rich can we benefit everyone and enable all children in the family to study. Otherwise, even if there are a few scholars at a time, they will be nothing more than water without a source and a tree without roots."

He paused and said: "...I am fighting for the opening of the sea for Quanzhou and even the Fujian Road, in order to make Quanzhou rich and enable the people of Quanzhou to have enough food, clothing and education.

In Pucheng, it was because of the severe drought in Pucheng that year that I and my two brothers had to sell their land and go to Beijing to make a living. As long as we could survive, I would not have to leave my hometown.

Now that Quanzhou has got such an opportunity to become rich, don’t talk to me about the issue of educating people and changing customs first. I only know enough about warehouses and etiquette, and the rest is nonsense!"

Zhang Heng glanced at everyone with a gloomy face: "...This is the grand strategy of this state. Anyone who can do it can do it. If you can't, tell me. I can change your assignment. I will take you to apply for help from the transshipment envoy Gao Gong.

You exchange the dispatches!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone immediately calmed down, but Lin Conghui was a thorn in the side. After hearing this, he stood up suddenly and raised his voice: "Then please ask Prefect Zhang to change the subordinates' duties!"

Saying this, he was about to walk away.

Zhang Heng said softly: "Wait a minute."

No, it's gone.

Everyone looked at Zhang Heng.

Lin Conghui looked at Zhang Heng with a provocative expression.

Zhang Heng's expression was still calm, and he could only be seen saying softly: "Lin Zhixian can go back on his own. I will submit some information to the Changping Division. Then someone will naturally go to Lin Zhixian to chat."

When Lin Conghui heard this, his face suddenly turned pale, his feet were trembling, and cold sweat broke out on his body.

Zhang Heng smiled, pointed to Lin Conghui's position and said, "If County Magistrate Lin doesn't want to leave, please sit down."

Lin Conghui moved his steps and fell down on the chair. He sat upright, but his face was pale and he was sweating profusely, which was shocking.

Everyone was suddenly frightened, and suddenly someone remembered that when the governor was in Beijing, he seemed to be sent by Liu Neiquan!

Yes!

Then you understand, he probably has a lot of information about officials in his position, and maybe everyone here has something in his hands.

Zhang Heng immediately confirmed their thoughts: "Don't worry, everyone. I came to Quanzhou not to punish you, but to do practical things. If you help me get things done, let's forget the past things.

The official will also ask for credit for you!

Most of you here are not locals in Quanzhou. It seems that many are from the north. They are probably not used to the climate here. If you can make a contribution, I can help you to ask for a transfer to the north. In this case, I
To be continued...