From the end of the world to ancient times with the writer system

Donations are proceeding in an orderly manner, the first batch of donated materials has been distributed, and the second batch of donated materials is being collected.I believe it won't be long before the people in Xilin County can live a good life, at least they won't freeze to death or starve to death.

Ji Xuanhe will not allow the situation of getting something for nothing. Once he accepts the funding, it is impossible to live and wait for death. There is no such cheap thing in the world.The subsidized persons are regularly observed by special personnel. Those who are lazy and lazy are not included in the scope of relief. Those who are supported by their family members will also be disqualified from being subsidized.

Doing this seems a little unreasonable, but compared with the past, I don’t know how much better it is. Those poor people who are desolate and lack food and clothing are too late to be grateful. How can they blame the county government for one or two people?

Ji Xuanhe is not selfless in doing these things, he also has his own selfish motives.The people are better off, his own performance appraisal will never be a bad review, and there is nothing else to say, at least he, the magistrate of Xilin County, will not be wiped out.

Xilin County is not rich, and because of this, the gap between rich and poor is not as big as that of a prosperous county.Looking at the information in his hand, Ji Xuanhe felt very emotional.Unexpectedly, in a small Xilin County, the power of rich households and officials can be concentrated and exerted, and the energy is greater than he imagined.

Now the scope of relief has radiated to the villages and towns near Xilin County. The official errand who was once feared by everyone has become much taller in an instant. The people are more in awe of the official errand than they are afraid of it.It's the limit for them to do this, so it's good, Ji Xuanhe never thought that the official missions would be close to the people, their status determines people's attitude towards the official missions, and the officials' missions cannot be too kind.

Winter went to spring, and soon it was the 22nd year of Rentai.

After the spring plowing, Ji Xuanhe ordered the construction of the reservoir.The location of the reservoir has been determined long ago. The groundwater and surface water there are abundant in Xilin County, and it is not deep in the mountains and old forests.

Ji Xuanhe didn't think about how big it could be built. Without the appropriation from the imperial court, Xilin County didn't have the capital to build a large reservoir.Part of the funds came from donations, and some came from Xishan Zhuangzi, and the county government itself paid the least amount.Relying on these alone, it is extremely rare to be able to complete the construction of the reservoir, and Ji Xuanhe does not insist on anything else.

Building a reservoir is not a trivial matter. On the day of excavation, Ji Xuan, Tongxia County Prime Minister and other officials went to the site to organize the excavation ceremony. After the ceremony, the laborers started.

There were a lot of people, and the scene of a large group of people wielding hoes and iron trees was extremely spectacular. Ji Xuan and He had seen it before?

With a lot of people and a lot of power, the entire Xilin County put in the effort, and the reservoir was finally put into use before the autumn harvest.It's a pity that it can't be used immediately. This is the most water-scarce time of the year in Xilin County, and it is basically impossible to store water.

Looking at the completed reservoir, Ji Xuanhe felt a sense of accomplishment.This year's time can't catch up with it, but next year it will be able to play a role.

In the autumn of Rentai's 23rd year, Ji Xuanhe didn't know how the grain harvests in other places were. At least Xilin County was one level higher than last year.This was the year with the highest grain output in Xilin County since Ji Xuanhe took office. Looking at the indelible smiles on the faces of the farmers, Ji Xuanhe was quite relieved that his efforts were finally not in vain.

"My lord, this is the approval from above."

Ji Xuanhe opened the document with the official seal, his brows were furrowed, his face was like unmelted ink, and his expression was extremely solemn.

"Xia Xiancheng, Master Fang, you also come and have a look." Ji Xuanhe handed the issued documents to the two of them, and rubbed the aching forehead, this time it is really difficult.

After reading the document, Xia Xiancheng and Fang Zhubu both had the same unhappy expressions as Ji Xuanhe. Although they didn't know what happened, the reason for the order to be issued must be that there has been a major change in the capital.The three of them are like mirrors in their hearts, and it seems that the world will not be peaceful.

"What do you think?" Ji Xuan and Shen Ning took a long while before speaking.

"It's hard to say anything else, but such a thing has never happened when I was an official." Xia Xiancheng was a little enlightened when he saw the order from above that this year's autumn grain did not need to be sent to the capital.

This document was not issued by Jinshang, but was issued directly by King An, whose fief is in Gansu.The problem lies in this, the vassal king does not have the power to directly manage local government affairs.A small document, but it seems to be extremely heavy, making people breathless.

Now that the documents have been issued, follow-up actions will surely follow.Ji Xuanhe is not so naive, he doesn't think that the matter is over just by issuing a document.

Seeing Xia Xiancheng and Fang Zhuzhu hesitate to speak, Ji Xuanhe didn't make things difficult for them. As the county magistrate, he hasn't opened his mouth yet, how could they open their mouths easily?After much deliberation, he said: "Let's take one step at a time. You don't need to think about transporting grain to Beijing. Maybe the grain will be stopped before it leaves Xilin County. There is no need to do such a waste of effort. Let the police quickly Yamen servants go to the streets if they have nothing to do, and strengthen the guards in the city."

"The subordinate obeys the order."

That's the way it is, it's useless to think about it.Ji Xuanhe adjusted his mentality and began to plan for the future.

As the saying goes, soldiers and horses go ahead without mobilizing food and grass, and taxes and food are withheld. Presumably the situation in the capital is already extremely tense, and today the emperor is no longer able to control the vassal kings of various places. Maybe even the ability to go to court is gone, otherwise King An would not have made such a move. Such a clear-cut decision.

In the evening, the study room in the front yard of the Ji Mansion.

"Sir, Yunchen, the situation in the court is treacherous. What do you think of Xilin County's taxes and grains being withheld by King An?" Ji Xuanhe did not hide such a big matter. Shao Yunchen and two people.

"King An will probably send someone to pick up the food." Old Master Zhen's cloudy eyes seemed to have a flash of light, "If you don't give it, your life will be reimbursed immediately. If you give it, at least there is room for relaxation. Let's This is being tied to his carriage by King An, Xilin County is far away from the capital, so it is inconvenient for news to come and go, none of us know what King An is capable of, so it will be hard to say in the future."

"Xuanhe, prepare for the worst. It's easy to talk about King An's success. If King An loses, Xilin County has to guard against grassland tribes taking advantage of the fire. Maybe the successor will hit King An's fief. Our side may be attacked from both sides. The situation has not yet reached the worst point, and the city cannot be defended..." Both Ji Xuan and Old Master Tong Zhen understood Shao Yunchen's unfinished meaning.

That's all for Ji Xuanhe, he's not that selfless, if something can't be done, he has to think more about his family, but he didn't expect that even Old Master Zhen would think so.Literati are very particular about integrity, and it is common for them to rather die than surrender.

Old Master Zhen smiled, he is very old, he doesn't care about his own life, the two disciples are still young, and they still have a lot of time to squander, there is no need to sacrifice for it.

"Make more preparations for the defense of the city. The more rolling logs, oil, bows and arrows, the better. Food and firewood are also indispensable. Whatever is conducive to the defense of the city, prepare as much as you can." Old Master Zhen made a final decision.

The next day, Ji Xuanhe issued orders one after another, and the entire county government began to operate at high speed.

Now that the autumn harvest has just finished, there is very little farm work in the fields. The people have become accustomed to the magistrate’s corvee. Anyway, it’s not much different from doing farm work at home. They still take care of three meals. Many people eat better than what they eat at home, and there are no complaints. didn't show up.

The main purpose of this conquest is to strengthen the city wall, go to the stone mountain to pull broken stones, and cut down trees.Ji Xuanhe didn't have a mission to oppress them. The population of Xilin County is not large, but it is more than enough to take turns to serve in corvee.

In addition to tax grains, the county government also has a large amount of grain produced by Xishan Zhuangzi. Ji Xuanhe thought that it would not be safe to put it in the county government granary. If King An sent someone to take it away, he would have no place to cry. go.

There was still an empty yard in the backyard of the county government. Ji Xuanhe ordered people to transfer most of the county government's own grain to the empty yard, and put the rest in the cellar of the county government.Because the county government has a granary, although there is a cellar, but it has never been used, it is safe for Ji Xuanhe to use it temporarily.

"My lord, someone from the Qingyun Guards came to pick up the food. This is an approval document, and there is also a token. It is said that I will let my lord inspect it in person."

"Please come in." Ji Xuanhe put down the book in his hand, thinking that this day has finally come.

"Master Ji, you have already read the approval document. This is the token, please check it." The visitor didn't say a word of nonsense, and went straight to the point.

Ji Xuanhe checked and checked correctly, and had no desire to talk, so he directly led the people to collect taxes and food.

The visitor didn't expect Ji Xuanhe to be so straightforward, he was taken aback, and then followed behind with his usual expression.

Seeing the people driving the grain transport team slowly out of his sight, Ji Xuanhe remained silent for a long time.After taking this step, he has no way out, not only him, but the entire Xilin county government officials are like this.

The tax and food had been transported away, so Ji Xuanhe didn't have to be too scruples about doing things. Stockpiling food and preparing weapons, especially bows and arrows, began to be put on the agenda.Apart from patrolling in turns, the Yamen servants spend most of their time practicing archery.

Bows and arrows of average quality are not troublesome to make. Everyone in the Ji Family Nursing Institute can do it, and with the addition of weapon craftsmen, the output is still very sufficient.With a bow, it is natural to be equipped with arrow branches, and the quantity must not be small.The technical content of arrow branches is not as high as that of bows. Anyone with a little skill can make them, and they can store as much as they can.

Ji Xuanhe is taking precautions, but Xilin County is still peaceful, and the people don't know the danger they may face.It's not that Ji Xuanhe didn't want to say it, but he couldn't say it. It's never a good thing to cause panic before a war begins.What's more, this is just the guesswork of him and other officials, let alone rumors to confuse the public.

The capital is no longer as prosperous as it used to be. There are few people on the streets, and everyone is trying to stay at home as much as possible.

Emperor Rentai was already unconscious, and only used the soup to hang his life, and the princes had a great time jumping around.Emperor Rentai did not have a crown prince, and the middle palace had no sons. The adult princes who had the power to contend for the throne were all trying their best to expand their power.

During the reign of Rentai, every three years, the prince stayed in Beijing for one and a half years. Now Emperor Rentai is critically ill, and all the princes are staying in the capital to serve the sick. Those who are ambitious are all eyeing the throne. The situation is imminent.

The first prince is the oldest and has many supporters; the second prince, mother and concubine are of high birth, so they should not be underestimated; The prince's civil and military skills are not very good, neither high-profile nor low-key, he is easily ignored when you don't need him, and you will find him there when you need him; the sixth prince is a smiling tiger, and it is difficult for others to guess what he is thinking What, there are also a group of people following him;...