Chapter 192 The Censor is Here! Here He Comes!(1/2)
Chapter 192 The censor is here! (Here he is!)
Gao Zhi wiped the sweat from his forehead and cursed in a low voice: "What a fool, Zhang Heng. In this hot day, you insist on sending people from Yushitai to inspect the place. Gao Zhi, too, actually listened to his lies.
Otherwise, I wouldn’t have come to a place like Haizhou where birds don’t poop on such a hot day, you idiot!”
Although we were riding in a carriage, and there were people on horseback and behind the saddle to serve us, the weather in June was still unbearably hot. It used to be extremely hot at this time in previous years, not to mention that this year there was too little rain, so the weather was hot and dry.
The hot, dry air blows through, as if it would turn a person into a dried fish.
I can only drink water constantly. Even the water in the bottle is very hot, and it even feels like my mouth is burning. Of course, this is just an illusion.
I cursed a lot along the way, which seemed to make me feel better.
After running all the way, he finally arrived at the destination of his trip - Haizhou.
When the censor was traveling, there were lightning, thunder, and sparks all the way, so he couldn't hide it from anyone. The prefectures and counties in Haizhou had already received the news, and the magistrate of Haizhou had already been waiting outside the city gate with his officials.
"Gao Xianguan, there are officials waiting in line at the city gate. It seems that the person in charge is the governor of the state."
The attendant reminded.
Gao Zhi had already seen it, but he was sitting still. His clothes and clothes had already been tidied up.
The carriage rumbled forward and stopped slowly when it reached the city gate. Gao Zhi got out of the car slowly. An Hanzhang immediately took a few steps forward, cupped his hands and saluted: "Haizhou Zhizhou An Hanzhang and Haizhou Yamen officials
Welcome Feng Xian to come and give guidance!”
Gao Zhi looked at the crowd, and then said with a cold face: "I have been ordered to go to Haizhou to inspect the conduct of the people. Today is neither a day off nor any other special day. Why are you gathering at the gate of the city?
"
An Hanzhang blushed when Gao Zhi reprimanded him like this. Just as he was about to defend himself, Gao Zhi said again: "Are you doing this to make me show mercy?
Haha, this is impossible. I am a censor named Li Xing personally appointed by the official. I patrol the four directions for the official. My two eyes are just to keep an eye on you officials. How can you act for personal gain and bend the law!
Huh, what you are doing is that you are violating the law and discipline, so you are gathering here today with a guilty conscience, hoping to gain my favor and hope that I will be open to you? Huh, you are naive!"
After saying that, Gao Zhi waved his sleeves, turned around and got into the car, shouting: "Enter the city!"
The carriage started, leaving An Hanzhang and others behind, and went into the city on its own.
An Hanzhang and others looked at each other in confusion. Tongzhang Zhang was expressionless and looked up at the carriage, only to see a pair of eyes on the carriage looking at him.
These eyes were so tall that he saw Zhang Xie just after he got out of the car. Zhang Xun's tall figure stood out in the crowd, especially the face that was very similar to Zhang Heng's was particularly impressive.
Gao Zhi thought: "Yes, it turns out that the boss of the Zhang family is here in Haizhou."
The carriage drove straight to the Haizhou Legation. The legations in various places had already been contracted, but the responsibilities of receiving officials were still retained, but the reception specifications were strictly stipulated. Even the imperial censor was not allowed to do so.
Half a point of preferential treatment, but Gao Zhi didn't have any objection to it.
As a censor, of course he has to pay more attention.
If other officials asked the legation to provide hospitality beyond the standard, they would be breaking the law knowingly. As the censor, if he ignored the regulations and asked the legation to provide hospitality beyond the standard, he would be violating the law.
Of course, the embassy is also quite user-friendly. If officials are dissatisfied with the standard of hospitality, they can completely upgrade the standard of hospitality at their own expense. However, Gao Zhi is a bit picky, and the Yushitai is only a Qingshui Yamen, so it does not upgrade the standard of hospitality.
But not long after he moved in, the manager of the embassy came to his door.
"Gao Xian, I am the treasurer of the legation. You can call me Song Ping."
Gao Zhi spoke harshly when facing An Hanzhang, but he said kindly to the shopkeeper of the legation: "Oh, it's shopkeeper Song. What, you have a grievance and need my help?"
Song Ping waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no, how dare I have any grievances... No, I have no grievances. I came here because of my admiration for Gao Xian, so I want to upgrade Gao Xian's room. The hotel has prepared a quiet one for you.
The small courtyard is convenient for you to handle cases and so on."
Hearing this, Gao Zhi had a smile on his face, but his eyes were unfathomable. He nodded slightly and said, "How embarrassing is that? Moreover, although this room is small, it is very nice, so there is no need for it."
Song Ping said anxiously: "Gao Xian came from the capital, how could he live in such a simple room? The courtyard is not a luxurious place, it is just quieter. There is a small courtyard where Gao Xian can take a walk and relax after handling the case.
It’s just a matter of mood, nothing else is involved!”
Gao Zhi said yes, neither saying yes nor no.
Song Ping was overjoyed when he saw this: "Gao Xian, please come with me."
Gao Zhi called his entourage, who quickly packed up his things, and then followed Song Ping to a quiet courtyard. Gao Zhi looked inside, walked a few steps, and nodded with satisfaction: "Shopkeeper Song is interested."
Song Ping was overjoyed when he heard this, but he didn't say much and left.
The entourage hurriedly went in to clean up the room, but then hurriedly came out and said a few words to Gao Zhi. Seeing that there was no one around, Gao Zhi hurried into the room and closed and locked the door.
There was a small box on the table in the room. When Gao Zhi opened the wooden box, there was only a piece of jiaozi inside, but it was as heavy as a thousand pounds in Gao Zhi's hand.
It says on Jiaozi - With this ticket, you can go to the bank to exchange for three thousand copper coins.
Gao Zhi looked at Jiaozi again and again, his face a little flushed, as if he was intoxicated. After a long time, there was a knock on the door. He hurriedly put Jiaozi into a wooden box, then put it into the package, and then said:
"Who is it?"
A follower's voice came from outside: "Xian Guan is a villain."
Gao Zhi opened the door and asked, "What?"
The attendant said: "Haizhou General Magistrate Zhang Jun asks to see you, the magistrate."
Gao Zhi frowned slightly, then patted his entourage on the shoulder and whispered: "Keep your mouth shut, I will give you...one hundred strings when I return to the capital."
The entourage was overjoyed and was about to turn over and kneel down, but Gao Zhi held him back: "In the future, every stop will be handled like this. In addition, the other brothers will also talk to them and I will give you another share of the same.
, you can allocate it to them yourself.”
The entourage nodded with joy, and Gao Zhi smiled and said: "Please come in, Zhang Tongpan."
The entourage quickly went out and led Zhang Jun in.
Gao Zhi smiled and cupped hands with Zhang Jun and said: "Zhang Tongpan, I have admired him for a long time."
Zhang Jun said in surprise: "Does Gao Fengxian know about his subordinate position?"
Gao Zhi chuckled and said: "Although I don't recognize Zhang Tongpan, Zhang Tongpan looks so much like your brother that I recognized him at a glance, haha."
Hearing this, Zhang Jun smiled and said: "I see, Gao Fengxian, I am here to report An Zhizhou..."
Gao Zhi's eyes suddenly jumped when he heard this, and he was filled with doubts, but his expression remained unchanged: "Oh, I am here just to enforce moral integrity. Judge Zhang Tong, please tell me."
Zhang Jun said in a deep voice: "The lower officials reported that An Zhizhou was slacking in political affairs. The imperial court clearly asked the states and counties to prepare various water conservancy projects, so they provided work-for-relief projects so that the people could have food to eat and not become refugees. But An Zhizhou
So far, Zhizhou has not taken any action. I have tried to persuade the subordinates several times, but he has been put off. If this continues, there will be a large number of refugees, which may not be conducive to stability!"
When Gao Zhi heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief, and then said seriously: "Okay, I know about this matter. Thank you Zhang Tongxuan for informing me. I will supervise An Zhizhou."
Zhang Jun's face was filled with joy: "Thank you so much Gao Fengxian!"
Zhang Yu achieved his goal and left happily.
Gao Zhi was thoughtful, sitting on the chair, as if waiting for someone.
Sure enough, not long after, someone came quietly, but it was An Hanzhang.
An Hanzhang bowed his hands and said, "I have taken the liberty of visiting you. I wonder if Gao Fengxian has rested?"
Gao Zhi smiled and was about to answer, but he saw something strange about An Han Zhangzuo's folded hands. When he looked carefully, he gestured with three fingers. His heart skipped a beat, and then the smile on his face became warm: "
An Zhizhou, hahahaha, please sit down, please sit down!"
An Hanzhang also smiled when he saw this: "I don't dare, Gao Fengxian is too polite."
The two of them sat down separately and exchanged a few words. Then An Hanzhang laughed and said as if to say hello: "Gao Fengxian came all the way, but I don't know why?"
Gao Zhiyi said calmly: "Of course I'm here to enforce the customs. I have been ordered to inspect Chang Pingcang, patrol the world, and monitor the price of rice to save the lives of all sentient beings."
An Hanzhang's eyes narrowed: "The official at Changping Cang in Haizhou is always keeping an eye on it. There is enough rice and grain in the warehouse. Feng Xian can go there for inspection at any time. As for the price of grain, Feng Xian can go to the streets and go to various places to get food."
Just ask the store directly.
However, Xiaguan can guarantee that although the price of food has fluctuated slightly due to the poor autumn harvest, it is still within the normal range, hahaha."
Gao Zhi smiled and said: "I know what I know, what I know. I have long heard that An Zhizhou is diligent in doing things and caring about the people, so he naturally manages it very well. I have been walking around these days, but I don't
To know the way, the prefect of Qing'an must send someone to show me the way."
An Hanzhang was overjoyed when he heard this: "This is the responsibility of the lower official. Since Feng Xian is here, just let the lower official lead the way."
Gao Zhi was a little flattered: "How is this possible? An Zhizhou has everything to do..."
"There's nothing wrong with it. I happen to have a lot of things to ask Feng Xian for advice, haha."
The two looked at each other and smiled knowingly.
Suddenly Gao Zhi said: "Zhang Jun reported that An Zhizhou was slacking in political affairs and did not prepare work-for-relief projects."
An Hanzhang was not only not surprised when he heard this, but also felt a little relaxed: "Did Zhang Tongxuan tell you this?"
Gao Zhi nodded and said, "That's the only thing."
An Hanzhang breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Xiaguan really didn't make any preparations. The main reason is that Haizhou's sea trade is developing rapidly. If the victims are in need, they can find work at any time. Therefore, Xiaguan thinks it is not necessary."
Gao Zhi nodded and said: "That's good, then it's nothing."
The two looked at each other, smiled, and chatted for a while. An Hanzhang said goodbye and was about to go on his way, when Gao Zhi suddenly whispered: "Zhongcheng said there is him."
An Hanzhang's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said urgently in a low voice: "I understand, I will have a share of Zhongcheng when the time comes!"
To be continued...