God-level Governor of the Tang Dynasty

"You don't know that, we ordinary people don't need money to go, we just need a guide. But if you do business, you have to pay road maintenance tax."

"What do you mean, you need to pay for walking?"

"Ordinary people don't give money, and merchants need money to transport goods, because the governor has set up security booths on the road to ensure safety along the way, and at the same time, it is also to maintain the smooth flow of the road."

"I've heard that the money given is not much, just a little money, which is nothing compared to the businessman's profit."

"That makes sense. The governor is very thoughtful. This way, he won't be afraid of bandits."

After hearing the news, everyone couldn't help being excited. As long as ordinary people walk without money, it's fine, and businessmen spend money. It doesn't matter to us.

Besides, it's just that little money, not much.

Hearing these common people's words, Liang Yucheng couldn't help but shrink his pupils. This road will actually ask for money in the future. This is not good news. This guy Wang Xiu will not take risks and collect heavy taxes.

He couldn't help but wonder: "Brother Wang, will there be a tax if you walk on this road in the future?"

"It's natural!"

Wang Xiu nodded and said with a smile: "This road was built for the common people, so naturally I won't collect money. But after the road is built, it doesn't mean it will be unimpeded in the future. Landslides and the like need to be maintained.

And in order to ensure the safety of the people, I also set up a security booth, which charges a little road maintenance tax, so a little money, isn't it too much! "

Everyone suddenly realized that this was the case, which made sense.

"So that's the case. It's true. After the road is repaired, people need to maintain it, otherwise there will be problems."

"It's like water transportation, which is often silted up, and someone needs to clean up the river, which also requires money."

"That's quite reasonable, reasonable!"

Seeing everyone's reaction, Wang Xiu couldn't help feeling amused. These guys look down on this little money now, but they don't know the truth that water drops through stone.

The road maintenance fee is not much once or twice, but there are too many people, and there is a fee every time, so it is not a problem of one point or two, and it is definitely a huge profit.

Liang Yucheng nodded while looking at the situation in Jiaozhou. Today's Jiaozhou is completely different from the last time he came here. It is really not easy.

It can be said that the current Jiaozhou is not inferior to Guangzhou, and even surpasses it in terms of the flow of people.

He couldn't help sighing: "Jiaozhou can have brother Wang as the governor, it is really a blessing for the entire Jiaozhou and the people of the entire southern town of the governor's mansion. Once upon a time, this place was almost as good as ours in Guangzhou!"

This exclamation made Duan Xuan feel the same way, and sighed endlessly.

"Who says no? This person is more popular than others. Compared with Brother Wang, I, Duan Xuan, seem to be useless. If I hadn't followed Brother Wang to develop a little high-yield rice, there is probably no improvement in Yongzhou now." He said With a wry smile.

Forget it, Wang Xiu's prestige in Jiaozhou is too high, compared to himself, he is too shabby.

Just as Wang Xiu was about to speak, he suddenly heard a shout, "The imperial decree has arrived!"

Holy decree?

Hearing this sentence, everyone couldn't help being envious. The imperial decree came during the celebration banquet, which obviously meant that the award was about to start again.

Everyone didn't dare to be negligent, and rushed to greet him. It seemed that the leading angel couldn't help but stare. The person who came was Chen Yun, the emperor's chief eunuch. It seemed that Wang Xiu was going to get rich again this time.

There are two carriages behind him, but the people inside have not come out, obviously their identities are not simple.

After seeing Wang Xiu, Chen Yun's eyes lit up, he immediately took out the imperial decree, and said loudly, "Wang Xiu accepts the decree!"

He has the emperor's arrangement, and he must complete the declaration at the celebration banquet, otherwise he will be punished.

"The minister, Wang Xiu, accepts the order!" Wang Xiu said respectfully.

Chapter 455

"Under the door: The champion Hou Wangxiu managed the southwest of the Tang Dynasty, making the people in the southwestern region live and work in peace and contentment, singing and dancing. The Tang Dynasty also resisted the invasion of Tubo, making it difficult for Tubo to advance!

Now he has exhausted his family's wealth to build roads for the people in the Southwest, benefiting the country, which can be described as a great achievement.

For his outstanding achievements, he was specially granted the title of Duke of Songping County, and a gold medal for avoiding death.

A reward of 10 taels of gold, some silk, and ten jade ruyi handles..."

After the imperial decree came down, Liang Yucheng and others below were about to salivate, wishing to replace it, this reward is really too powerful.

It doesn't matter if he was promoted to the county magistrate, but he was even given a gold medal to avoid death, and he was able to see the king without worshiping, this is simply going to heaven.

"Gold Medal to Avoid Death!"

Hearing this award, Wang Xiu couldn't help being overjoyed.

He doesn't care much about any county magistrate, anyway, he is a county magistrate, which is far from those state magistrates, but at least it can be regarded as a promotion, which is better than nothing.

The point is that this death-free gold medal came well, it was simply a good thing.

With this thing, you can die once, at least in name, you don't have to die, it's a status symbol.

The last time Cheng Yaojin showed off his gold medal for avoiding death, Wang Xiu wanted to get a gold medal, and now he finally got it, which is simply what he wanted.

As for the latter saying that you don't worship the king, and what gold is 10 taels, it's really trivial.

"Hahaha, congratulations to County Lord Songping, he is no longer a champion!" Chen Yun couldn't help laughing and said after reading the imperial decree.

As a person close to Li Shimin, he naturally knew how Wang Xiu was favored and trusted. I am afraid that even those princes could not compare to Wang Xiu's position in the emperor's heart. This is not a joke.

Wang Xiu must not be offended, otherwise he, a close minister, might not be able to bear it.

Regarding the great eunuch's compliment, Wang Xiu said with a dry smile, "I didn't expect His Majesty to promote me to be a county magistrate. I really deserve it!"

What kind of shitty county magistrate, you should be a county magistrate anyway, the county magistrate sounds a little low, and it's an insult to be on the same level as Li Daoxing.

Li Daoxing was very happy, and exclaimed: "As expected of my boss, he has become the county magistrate so soon, and it seems that the duke of the state will not be able to run away in the future. This is simply invincible!"

Such a young magistrate, who else is there!

It's just a few princes and relatives of the emperor. Don't even think about it for others. It's not bad to get a marquis.

Wang Xiu didn't speak, but just accepted the imperial decree, preparing to treat Chen Yun to a meal and exchange feelings.

The moment he received the imperial decree, Chen Yun's voice came from his ear.

"The governor, in fact, the emperor wanted to give it directly to the governor, but considering that he is too young, he gave it to a county prince first, so as not to arouse the jealousy of others." Chen Yun said in a low voice.

Hearing this sentence, Wang Xiu snorted. If Li Shimin really gave it directly to a duke, then there would be something wrong with him.

He said with a smile: "Being able to become the county magistrate is something that Wang Xiu has never thought about. I am already content."

These days, the prosperity of the country and the safety of the people are not the time when the rebellion started. It is not so difficult to confer the title of a prince. No matter how great the credit is, Wang Xiu will be suppressed.

This is definitely not a joke, because you are promoted too fast, and there is a hammer in the back.

Even so, Wang Xiu's own position is still going up, and Li Shimin is probably in a dilemma now, how could he directly give himself the position of Duke.

"Hey!"

Liang Yucheng on the side was very jealous, and couldn't help saying bitterly: "Since Shengyu, He Shengliang, Wang Xiu's promotion is like drinking water, shame on us!"

This person is more popular than anyone else. It would be good to get an earl anyway. Wang Xiu is already a county magistrate.

"Hey, this brother Wang is really cruel, I wonder if his surname is Li!" Duan Xuan said subconsciously.

But just after he finished speaking, he couldn't help reacting, and quickly closed his mouth, which was a slip of the tongue.

What he said seemingly unintentionally made everyone's hearts flutter. Could it be that Wang Xiu is really the emperor's illegitimate son, otherwise the promotion would be too fast.

Even flying is not so fast, this is simply crazy.

Even Liang Yucheng couldn't help being suspicious, but shook his head and said with a wry smile: "It should be impossible, otherwise, the emperor would not be able to marry the eldest princess to Wang Xiu. This is obviously not the case."

Although cousins ​​can intermarry these days, intermarriage between brothers and sisters is still somewhat taboo. It is impossible for the emperor to risk the disgrace of the world.

"It may be that our Majesty is elevating his future son-in-law's status and confidence." Zheng Yunqi said with a smile on his face.

As soon as this remark came out, everyone couldn't help but nod their heads. This is probably the best explanation.

Although Wang Xiu was the governor before, his title was only a marquis, which was still a bit short.

Although the magistrate is not very good, but somehow he also got the duke's shadow, so his status is quite different.

The magistrate of the county regards the county as the country. To put it bluntly, Song Ping will belong to Wang Xiu in the future, and Wang Xiu can even set up a small gang. Although it is not very good, the meaning is different.

Marrying the eldest princess with this status is not a shame.

"Hey, who said that someone has the ability to be loved by the princess."

Liang Yucheng sighed, stood up from the ground, went to Wang Xiu's side and complimented him: "Congratulations, brother Wang, you will be the county magistrate of Songping in the future, and you're making great progress!"

"Hahaha, I'm just walking ahead. Brother Liang's cotton base is [-]%, and I'm afraid it's going to be prosperous." Wang Xiu said with a smile.

"Where is!"

Wang Xiu laughed loudly, clapped his hands and said: "Today, Eunuch Chen personally came to announce the decree to make my Jiaozhou flourish, so there is a banquet at the mansion today, everyone should show respect."

"Haha, Champion Hou, this is really spoiling our family. This time the emperor not only sent me, but also two nobles." Chen Yun smiled casually, gestured to Wang Xiu for the carriage behind him, and said with a smile .

"Oh, my lord?"

Wang Xiu's eyes were fixed, and he looked at the two people inside, with a strange expression on his face.

The two carriages came but didn't get off, what's the situation? Why does it feel a little weird? Could it be that these two guys are here to get rid of Mawei?

He looked at Chen Yun and said in a low voice: "Eunuch Chen, what's the situation, the two nobles are not satisfied with me, why don't you get out of the carriage?"

Hearing his words, Xuanwu on the side suddenly had a bad face.

What the hell, he dared to show off when he was in the territory of his great governor, he just didn't know what to do, he really thought he was something.

Chapter 456

"No reason!"

He rushed out ferociously, and was about to invite someone, which was obviously a shame.

He didn't make a move until Wang Xiu shook his head, but his face was not good-looking.

"Don't blame the champion, the two nobles are not easy to show up, it's definitely not dissatisfaction with the champion!" Chen Yun whispered.

Not easy to show up?

Everyone's hearts moved, what kind of person is it that is not easy to show his face? Could it be that the empress in the palace is not coming, so it is not easy to show his face.

If this is the case, then Wang Xiu's face is too great.

In fact, Wang Xiu thought so at the beginning. Could it be that the mother-in-law came in person, so it was difficult to show up.

But thinking about it carefully, this is obviously impossible, because the mother-in-law is not in good health, and it is impossible for her to be exhausted.

What is the origin of this person?

At this moment, the curtain of a carriage was lifted suddenly, and a familiar figure came out from inside.

The person who came was Tang Jian, who was also an old friend of Wang Xiu's father, and this time he was entrusted by Li Shimin to come here as the chief manager.

He walked towards Wang Xiu, cursing and saying: "Good boy, if it wasn't for your kid's marriage this time, I wouldn't come to Jiaozhou again. The last time almost cost me half my life. I don't have a few bottles of Jiannan Shaochun, you Just wait to be scolded, kid."

Seeing the old man, the corner of Wang Xiu's mouth twitched.

This is a cultural person, how can he talk like mud and rocks, it feels so unreliable.

"It's actually Uncle, you old man. I've worked hard on you this time. I will definitely prepare Jiannan Shaochun for you and let you drink your fill!"

Anyway, Tang Jian did take care of him, so Wang Xiu couldn't neglect him.

"Hahaha, you're so interesting!" Tang Jian was immediately satisfied when he heard that, this kid is saving face.

"That's natural."

Wang Xiu nodded, and winked at the other carriage. The latter understood immediately, smiled and shook his head.

"This person is not simple. He was an all-powerful person back then." Tang Jian said mysteriously.

Oh!

Wang Xiu was startled immediately, and excitedly said: "The all-powerful, is it stronger than Cheng Yaojin, the demon king of the world?" The person who can be called the all-powerful is not a simple person.

Judging from Tang Jian's meaning, he also admires this person quite a lot. It seems that this person has a lot of background.

"Hahaha, it's hard to say, but this one is the best among women, guess who it is?"

woman!

Wang Xiu's pupils shrank, and he couldn't help muttering: "No wonder it's not convenient to meet, it's actually a woman."

Who is it?