"Master, there are people outside asking to see you. They say that they are dissatisfied with the way you govern the disaster victims.”
On this day, Ling Feng was enjoying the cool breeze under the grape rack as usual, enjoying the care of the maid when the advisor suddenly walked in.
"No!"
Ling Feng shook his head.
It was too troublesome. Many people liked to do such gimmicks. He had seen it many times.
"Old Master, this person is extremely talented, even I am far from being able to compare to him. He said that his name is Liu Rengui, and he hopes to help you govern Qingshui County.”
The advisor obviously held that person in high esteem. After a brief understanding of him, he was very impressed by his common sense. That was why he took the risk to recommend it.
"I said I won't see you. Don't you understand? Wait a minute, what did you say that person's name was?”
"He said his name is Liu Rengui!"
"Hmm?"
Hearing this name, Ling Feng suddenly became interested. This was a person who could become the Prime Minister in the later stages of the Great Tang.
"Let him in!"
Ling Feng said lightly.
"Student Liu Rengui greets Sir!”
Liu Rengui bowed respectfully to Ling Feng.
Recently, he happened to travel to Qingshui County to study. He did not expect that the disaster victims from all over the country did not cause any unrest here. Instead, they were managed in an orderly manner.
The faces of the disaster victims also showed the hope of a new life. This made Liu Rengui suddenly curious about this county magistrate. Such a strange person would definitely attract the attention of the Emperor.
Therefore, Liu Rengui had the idea of joining Ling Feng. This first impression was very important, and Liu Rengui was even prepared to face Ling Feng's test.
"What are you unhappy about?"
Ling Feng said vaguely as he was fed a grape.
"Sir, this student believes that there has never been such a way to govern the disaster victims since ancient times. The disaster victims are more emotional and have to work hard to make them feel dissatisfied, which will easily lead to riots among the disaster victims.”
Liu Rengui frowned and looked at Ling Feng, who was enjoying himself.
"Is there a problem with using work as a form of relief? How could there be a free lunch in this world? The more they worked, the more they got. Only then could they spend their time on labor. If the food is given for free, they will cause looting, trampling, and riots. Do you understand?”
Ling Feng opened his mouth slightly and another maid immediately fed him a grape.
"You're right, but digging the drainage ditches and latrines is a waste of manpower and money.？He could totally let them build roads and bridges. Wouldn't that be more meaningful?”
Liu Rengui was still extremely dissatisfied.
"Useless? If these people were allowed to urinate and defecate anywhere, not only would it stink, but it would also pollute the water source. Wouldn't everyone fall sick after drinking it? It might even cause a plague. I believe you've read the history books, right? Which plague wasn't caused by a major disaster?”
Ling Feng said lightly.
"Well, even if that's the case, if those people spontaneously gather together and form a village party, the students will think that it's easy for the village party to unite and cause more trouble! Therefore, they had to be divided and ruled over, not allowed to live together!”
Liu Rengui put forward his own point of view. Human hearts were unpredictable. In order to prevent disaster victims from causing trouble, they had to be separated from strangers.
In a situation where no one knew each other, the occurrence of uprisings would be reduced.
It had to be said that Liu Rengui's suggestions were correct in this era, but he had met Ling Feng.
"Foolish! If your home was in trouble, would you feel more at ease living with strangers or with your family?”
"This…"
Ling Feng's words shocked Liu Rengui. He didn't expect Ling Feng to overturn all his views.
Was he really useless?
Liu Rengui began to doubt himself!
He understood that what Ling Feng said was right. If the people living in the surrounding villages were neighbors, it would undoubtedly make them feel at home. If they were separated, it would naturally make them panic and produce all kinds of negative emotions.
It turned out that he had been making a fatal mistake, yet he was still so smug and had the face to criticize the county magistrate. He felt extremely ashamed.
"Sir, this student is sincerely convinced. Please accept this student's bow!”
"The county just happens to be short of a county deputy. Are you interested in being a county deputy?”
Ling Feng said lightly.
"Liu Rengui."
He looked at Ling Feng in a daze. Why did he just give him a good beating and now want to recruit him?
"Milord, aren't official positions appointed by the Imperial Court?”
After a long time, Liu Rengui finally recovered from his shock.
"You're so troublesome. Are you going to do it or not? If you want to do it, then do it. If you don't want to do it, then don't do it! Think about it, the way to deal with the disaster victims will definitely attract the attention of the imperial court. At that time, your name will be heard by the heavens. Don't you want to plead for the people?”
Ling Feng looked at Liu Rengui and guided him.
"Milord, I'm afraid I can't do it with my talent!”
Liu Rengui was also a little confused, but when he heard Ling Feng's words, he was extremely moved. Wasn't he missing such an opportunity?
"Who is born to govern? I only learned it after taking office. I believe that as long as you have the chance, you will definitely be able to do better than me!”
When Ling Feng started to give Liu Rengui sweet dates, he couldn't destroy his confidence. Otherwise, wouldn't he be bringing back a burden?
"Really, sir? If you trust me, I'm willing to give it a try!”
It was the first time Liu Rengui had been tempted to become a county magistrate and have a chance to go straight to the Heavenly Court.
He had directly become an official of the imperial court. This already made him stand at the highest point.
"Alright, from today onwards, you're the county magistrate. Do your job well! You'll definitely be glad for your choice today!”
Ling Feng was afraid that he wouldn't do it, so he explained.
"Sir, this student has some personal opinions regarding the governance of Qingshui County…"
"Yes, you can do it without worry. If anyone dares to disobey, I'll help you beat them to death.”
Ling Feng interrupted Liu Rengui's words and gave him the highest authority.
"You agreed just like that?"
Liu Rengui was even more confused. He felt as if he was being forced into prostitution. Although the description might not be appropriate, the feeling was the same.
"Grand Master, quickly bring the county magistrate to familiarize himself with the county's business. He can make all the decisions in the county, including my county magistrate's business.”
Ling Feng was like a scapegoat, throwing everything to Liu Rengui.
"Sir, I'm not here to snatch your rice bowl!”
Liu Rengui was on the verge of tears.
"No, don't feel pressured. I'm still the county magistrate. It's impossible for you to usurp the throne. I'm just giving you a stage to show off.”
Ling Feng stood up and patted Liu Rengui's shoulder.
"Sir, I will do my best until I die.”
Liu Rengui was so touched that he was about to cry. This was simply his talent. He didn't expect that his master would take a fancy to his talent at a glance.
A scholar dies for a confidant!
Liu Rengui decided to repay Ling Feng with his efforts.
Of course, this was also the result that Ling Feng wanted.
"I can finally relax and save myself from being so tired every day!”
"Tired?"
The maids beside him couldn't help but roll their eyes at him. They didn't even say that they were tired. How could they accept that he was tired after being fed every day?
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