Listening to the discussions of the "greatly intelligent" people around him, Li Yifu felt a slight stirring in his heart. This "greatly intelligent" person seemed to know quite a lot!
However, when he looked up and saw that it was his old acquaintance Su Dingfang, he immediately cursed under his breath.
Why am I not as lucky as this guy? If my eldest grandson were to become the magistrate of Wannian County, I would be laughing in my sleep right now!
This guy really thought that if he took off his official robes and put on commoner's clothes, no one would recognize him!
While Li Yifu was digging the open ditch, Changsun Wuji was discussing with Chu Suiliang who should be sent to assist Li Zhi.
"Dengshan, who do you think we should send to assist the Crown Prince in governing Wannian County?"
Chu Suiliang thought for a moment after hearing this, and then looked at Changsun Wuji.
"My lord, I believe there is no one more suitable than the two of us..."
"How about we secretly write down a few suggestions for His Highness the Crown Prince and have him follow them?"
Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuji firmly shook his head.
"The suggestions must be written, but governing a county involves not only implementing policies, but also managing the hundreds of clerks and runners in the county government."
“The Crown Prince is young and easily offends people. We should send him a mature and prudent person, preferably someone who understands the ins and outs of the county government.”
"this……"
Upon hearing this, Chu Suiliang thought to himself, "Is there anyone in the entire Tang Dynasty more suitable than Changsun Wuji?"
It's fine to think these things in your heart, but if you were to say them out loud, Changsun Wuji would tear his mouth apart!
"My lord, now that you mention it, I have indeed thought of someone!"
"who?"
"Liu Rengui!"
"Liu Rengui?"
Changsun Wuji frowned and thought for a while, but couldn't recall anyone named Liu Rengui.
Is this person usable?
"My lord, Liu Rengui served as a military advisor in Xizhou during the Wude era, and was later transferred to be the magistrate of Chencang County. In the fourteenth year of Zhenguan, he submitted a memorial to His Majesty, advising against the hunting expedition, which was praised by His Majesty. He was then appointed as the magistrate of Xin'an County, and later transferred to the court to serve as a censor."
"Judging from this person's resume, he has always served as a county magistrate and has extensive experience in governing a county government. If he were to assist His Highness the Crown Prince, he would surely be able to ensure His Highness's safety!"
"oh?"
When Changsun Wuji heard Chu Suiliang say this, he also became somewhat interested in Liu Rengui.
"He started his official career during the Wude era, and by the fourteenth year of the Zhenguan era he was just a minor county magistrate. This shows that he has a lot of experience in governing a county. He is perfect to be a staff member for His Highness the Crown Prince!"
"Bring him to see me in a little while. I'll test him a bit, and once I'm sure he's alright, I'll send him to work for the Crown Prince!"
"promise!"
Just as Chu Suiliang was about to call for help, he suddenly saw a yamen runner rushing over.
"My lord, something terrible has happened! His Highness the Crown Prince..."
Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuji quickly looked around and, seeing that no one was around, called over the yamen runners.
"Speak slowly, no rush!"
"My lord, a report just came from Wannian County that His Highness the Crown Prince suspended all the previous policies of Wannian County as soon as he entered the county government office today, and then ordered Li Yifu to dig open ditches!"
"What?"
When Changsun Wuji heard this, he felt as if the sky had fallen.
How dare Li Zhi!
Even when His Majesty ascended the throne, he didn't dare to say that he would stop all the policies and decrees of the Wude era!
Even the old ministers promoted by the retired emperor were given important positions, for fear that changing course would cause turmoil in the court and the country!
Although Wannian County cannot compare with the major affairs of the imperial court, it is an attached county of Chang'an with a population of 700,000 to 800,000. Every decree issued by the government concerns the life and death of hundreds of thousands of people!
If he were to stop it now, it would definitely cause public discontent!
"Chu Suiliang, what did I just say? I told you something bad was going to happen!"
Chu Suiliang smiled bitterly upon hearing this.
"Your Excellency is wise!"
Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuji sighed helplessly.
"What good is being wise? You still have to clean up the Crown Prince's mess!"
"Go find Liu Rengui, I'll go to the county government office first!"
"promise!"
Wannian County Government Office
Li Zhi sat in the county government office all morning, but didn't receive a single case. As for long-standing cases, there wasn't a single one.
You can call Li Yifu worldly, slick, or even cunning, but no one dares to question his abilities.
If Li Yifu wanted to do things diligently, he would be a model of a capable minister at the very least.
Therefore, when Li Zhi came to take over his position, there was no way he could even think about finding a few old cases!
What does a county magistrate usually do?
"Your Highness, the former magistrate, Lord Li, merely strolled around the streets every day; I never saw him handle any official business..."
"Just strolling around?"
"Can Wannian County be governed well just by strolling around?"
Upon hearing this, the constable beside him shook his head, indicating that he did not know either.
Seeing this, Li Zhi was secretly angry, but he didn't want to offend everyone in the county government.
However, just as he was feeling bored, he suddenly saw a familiar figure.
"uncle!"
Changsun Wuji glanced at the main hall and saw that there were many people on both sides. He immediately suppressed his anger and bowed to Li Zhi.
"Your Highness, this humble subject pays respects!"
"Uncle, you may dispense with the formalities!"
"Your Highness, please dismiss your attendants. I have important matters to report!"
Upon hearing this, Li Zhi dismissed everyone without a second thought. However, as soon as the last yamen runner left the hall, Changsun Wuji immediately raised his hand and slapped Li Zhi.
"Foolish!"
Li Zhi was slapped for no reason, and he was completely distraught.
"Uncle, why did you hit me?"
"Hit you?"
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