Since Emperor Jingdi made the decision, Yan Guoan rushed to Dengjinfang soon.
Yan Guoan's name is obviously well-known in the capital. He comes from a big family and is the top scholar of the dynasty.
On weekdays, he naturally interacted with many scholars and scholars. He also participated in many national affairs in the court every day.
Therefore, he was more confident than anyone else, and it was no problem for him to manage a mere Dengjinfang.
Even after being removed from the post of Chanshi, he is still a Hanlin scholar, and his future is still limitless.
The reason why the bet was made this time was in the name of the prince, but in fact it was to suppress Fang Zheng.
Otherwise, how could Yan Guoan do the work of an inspector while being a tutor?
This time, most of the Hanlin Academy stood on his side, and the scholars naturally admired him. The scholars also wanted to get close to him.
Fang Zhengyi is just the opposite. He is a disgusting peasant who seems to have no real ability except for flattery.
As long as he could defeat Fang Zheng in this gambling fight, he might have a chance to return to the position of the prince's teacher in the future.
Moreover, the Military Affairs Department was also very cooperative. As soon as the news of this matter came out, they immediately sent a group of smart and capable officials to Yan Guoan.
Even Shuntian Prefecture sent a group of people to him.
As for money and food, whether it was in his own hands or with the support of others, he believed that he could suppress Fang Zhengyi.
After arriving at Dengjinfang, Yan Guoan first went to the government office.
A group of officers were summoned here to wait for orders.
Seeing that most people had arrived, Yan Guoan looked down at the crowd below from a high place with a cold expression and no intention of speaking.
Although these people in front of him are servants serving him, they are actually of humble status.
You must be dignified when dealing with people whose status is far lower than yours.
Moreover, in his eyes, these people were vulgar, untidy, and wretched. How could a top scholar and a nobleman get close to such lowly officials?
The petty officials below were also trembling with fear and dared not look directly at it.
In this era, class is deeply ingrained.
After a long while, seeing that Yan Guoan did not speak, the leading clerk said cautiously: "It is a blessing for Dengjinfang that Lord Yan is here. Lord, do you need me to help you explain the neighborhood..."
"Not yet!" Seeing his humble appearance, Yan Guoan couldn't help but feel annoyed, so he said: "Although I am honored to be a Hanlin reader, I am also an official now!"
"This time I came to Dengjinfang, naturally to improve this place and educate the people!"
"However, when I passed by this place, I found that there were many people of all kinds on the street. Merchants shouted along the street, and pedestrians were all dressed in rags and had shabby faces."
"People are already stupid, and they bargain loudly with merchants on the street. This is really a violation of morals!"
"When it comes to governing the people, education is the most important thing! This officer came here to educate the people and change their customs. This is the way to great governance!"
The group of petty officials below couldn't help but start looking at the clothes of the people around them after listening to his speech.
It turns out that everyone is wearing coarse cloth, which is very shabby. Then look at Yan Guoan, who is dressed in bright clothes and looks dignified.
Standing next to such a person, one will inevitably begin to feel timid and even inferior.
Therefore, only a small number of people dared to look at him secretly, while the rest of them kept their heads down and kept responding to Yan Guoan.
Seeing this, Yan Guoan showed a barely noticeable smile.
These lowly officials are so lucky to have the chance to work with me.
Then he continued his impassioned speech: "The nature of the people is inferior. It is impossible to change them without education."
"So how do we educate the people? There is no other way. We just need to let the people listen to the words of the saints and the voice of the great way. In the long run, we can change the customs and habits and transform the people."
"Although it's only three months, if managed properly, the people will definitely change for the better. By then, my Dengjinfang will be able to leave doors unlocked at night and not pick up lost items on the road, and become a model for the markets in the capital!"
"Listen!"
"The streets of Dengjinfang are extremely dirty and messy. From today on, I will order people to sweep the streets twice as much. It must be kept clean and tidy."
"In addition, some study rooms and pavilions will be built along the streets in the district to facilitate scholars to read and discuss philosophy at any time."
"In this way, people can hear the sound of reading aloud everywhere, and the people can listen to the words of the sage every day. In the long run, even the ignorant men and women will know what the sage's way is through their ears and eyes."
“This is enlightenment!”
Yan Guoan calmed down and carefully recalled the information about Banshanfang.
Fang Zhengyi is not completely useless. If there are good points, we should learn from them. And if there are things he does poorly, we should improve on them!
"Furthermore, from now on, street vendors need to arrange their goods neatly and not randomly place items on the street or make loud noises!"
"The prices in the market remain stable. If anyone maliciously raises the prices, they will be arrested and severely punished immediately!"
"Men and women must also follow etiquette and not play in the street. If they do, they will be severely punished."
"If anyone finds something and does not return it, they must be arrested and severely punished."
"Follow my rules to govern Dengjinfang, and within three months, transform this district from its old appearance to a new one."
Many petty officials looked at each other in bewilderment.
Although what Lord Yan said sounds very powerful...but why does it feel a little weird?
It sounds reasonable and has rules. But the people don't seem to live this way...
Although I don’t know whether what he said is right or not, he seems to be very arrogant and holds a high position.
Who cares! He said he was working for the government, but in fact he was not much better than ordinary people.
So I could only assume in my heart that what they said was right.
Yan Guoan felt good about himself and was secretly very satisfied. He continued loudly, "There is another most important thing for you to do."
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