Rebirth: From being expelled from the imperial court to becoming a high-ranking official

In addition to reviewing case files, Qin Yunhe has been sorting out his ideas on the renovation of official roads and the setting up of post stations recently.

He did not understand the planning of official roads, nor did he know how to set up post stations properly. Therefore, he did not think about which post stations should be abolished or which official roads needed to be repaired and dredged.

His idea was that it would be best to have the Ministry of Works check all official roads and post stations, and then decide whether to repair and improve them or to close them down based on the conditions of the official roads and post stations in various places.

Of course, the closure and discontinuation refers to the post stations.

If the post station was rarely used on weekdays, then setting it up was actually a waste of money and food. In particular, many post stations were not only rarely used, but also not fully equipped with horses and personnel, and the expenses were not necessarily reduced.

These are also a considerable expense and need to be checked and approved by the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works.

Or maybe the station settings could be replanned, and perhaps they wouldn't have fallen into disrepair to that extent.

As for official roads, even if they are rarely used, it would be best if there were new plans for daily repairs and maintenance.

After all, where the official roads are, there are mostly people living there. Even if the messengers and soldiers don't leave, the common people will inevitably leave.

Qin Yunhe continued to improve his ideas, revising the content again and again, until it was finally completed in April and submitted to the memorial.

Once this matter was over, Qin Yunhe finally breathed a sigh of relief.

I can take leave to go back home to visit my relatives.

He had made up his mind when he left Beijing that he would ask for home visit leave after returning.

He hasn't seen his brother and teacher for several years, and he misses them very much.

Before his brother took up a post in Guping County, Qin Yunhe thought that since they were close, it would be easy to see him. However, several years had passed and the two brothers had not found time to see each other.

As for the teacher, he is getting older and older, and I don't know how he is doing now. I haven't been back for a few years, and I haven't been able to write to him for more than a year. I am really worried about him.

Now my nephew Qin Shi is at home preparing for next year's provincial examination. His children should be able to speak by now, but I have never seen them.

Then there are Chen Er and his wife.

I heard that they bought some land, which they used to grow medicinal herbs, and they also opened a small clinic in the town. I guess they are living a decent life now, right?

I heard that they had a little daughter last year, so it’s time for me, as her uncle, to go and see her.

Now Qin Yunhe and Qin Si are both serving as officials outside, and Chen Er and Qin Chong are helping to take care of the family's fields and houses. It's really hard work for them.

Then there are Yuger and Fan Hong. I haven’t seen them for such a long time, and I don’t know if they have grown taller.

This time, two of them failed the college entrance examination. They must be feeling disappointed, and I should go back and counsel them.

And Feng Zhuo, it has become increasingly difficult to meet him in recent years, and I don’t know how many famous mountains, rivers, lakes and lakes he has visited. I guess there are many more stories to listen to.

I asked him to help me buy some more land before, so it's a good opportunity for me to go back and take a look.

A few days after the petition for leave was submitted, an imperial decree came from the palace, which, considering Qin Yunhe's hard work, granted him a hundred days' leave and allowed him to go home to visit his family.

When they heard that the emperor had approved their leave and they could finally go home, every member of the family was delighted. They packed their bags immediately and set off within two days.

Zhuzi hadn't been home for a long time, so he was naturally very happy to finally be able to go home. He whipped his horse even harder on the way.

I heard that Zhao Ping just gave birth to a grandson, and his second son Zhao An also got married last year, so he will probably have another grandson soon.

Seeing that Zhuzi couldn't hide his smile, Qin Yunhe couldn't help but ask, "How is Zhao Ping doing in the government office now?"

"Very good." Zhuzi shouted again, and then said, "I heard him say last time that there was a case in the hall that could not find any evidence, but he discovered the problem and reported it to the prosecutor.

The current judge thinks highly of him and treats him not only as a clerk but also as a half-military advisor."

There was a hint of pride in Zhuzi's words.

Qin Yunhe was also happy for him: "Zhao Ping is so powerful now, that's great."

"I have to thank you very much, sir. If you hadn't helped him find a master and arranged a job for him before he left, he wouldn't be where he is today."

"It's also because the child works hard. Even if I help him find a master, it will be useless if he is not willing to make progress.

If you really want to thank someone, then thank Hu Shuli. It was also because Hu Shuli was willing to teach with all his heart. In fact, how can a scribe be taught from the beginning? Tell Zhao Ping that he must not let Hu Shuli down. "

Zhuzi smiled and said, "You don't need to tell me this, my Lord. Zhao Ping is very filial to his master. I think he cares about him more than my own father, haha."

This was of course a joke, but Zhao Ping must really care about his master.

Qin Yunhe felt emotional, realizing that it had been several years since he left Xu Ning's mansion.

"Is your Zhao Xi still in school?"

"Hey, why go to school? He's fifteen, he's the eldest son, it's time for him to get married. My fifth son is in school now. The other two are not very good, only my Zhao Ping can study."

Zhao Ping is indeed both hardworking and talented, no wonder Zhuzi praises his eldest son so much.

Zhuzi drove the cart, and the two men chatted idly. They soon left the capital, and arrived in Guping County in just two days.

Qin Yunhe and his group first settled down at the post station before letting Hesheng go to inform his brother.

Qin Si was overjoyed when he saw his mother and brother.

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming?"

"I thought Guping County wasn't far from Beijing, and we'd get there in two days anyway."

Qin Yunhe looked at his brother with a smile, Qin Si had not changed much.

Qin Yunhe had gained some weight in the past month, so in Qin Si's opinion, his brother only looked a little older.

Qin Si and Lianhua hadn't seen Qin's mother for two or three years. After paying their respects to Qin's mother, the couple quickly invited her and others to the county government office.

Naturally, Qin's mother had always been wondering what the place where her eldest son worked as an official was like, so she went there and took a tour of the place inside and out.

"It's pretty good. It looks better than the government office that Ah Wen had back then."

Qin Si has now established a firm foothold in Guping County. He has his own team and has already mastered the county affairs.

When the people in the county government knew that the magistrate's mother had arrived, they all came to pay their respects. Qin's mother met them one by one in style and was very satisfied with her eldest son's position.

After not seeing each other for several years, the family finally got together for a reunion dinner.

Qin Yunhe was a censor after all, so he did not stay overnight at the county government office, nor did he stay in Guping County for long. He returned to the post station at night, and the next day, he continued on his way home with his mother, wife, and daughter.

After more than ten days of travel, the group finally returned to Fengle Village, Fuyu County.