Chapter 126: Great Potential
"Sansi, you've done a good job! Thank you for your hard work. You are a good official!" Lu Zhaoshi patted County Magistrate Hu on the shoulder.
In the morning, Old Man Yang, Su Bucheng and others escorted the two adults back.
"Your Excellency, thank you for your praise. I am overwhelmed!" County Magistrate Hu said excitedly.
It was the first time in many years that County Magistrate Hu felt so respected by the governor that he suddenly felt a lump in his throat.
It wasn't because of the prospect of promotion, but because his efforts were recognized! Moreover, the governor had given him many pointers.
How many superiors in the officialdom would be so open and honest with their subordinates? Even a mentor might not be so devoted.
With the advice from the governor, County Magistrate Hu made rapid progress. Many things that he had not understood before were suddenly enlightened to him.
"You, don't get excited so quickly, I have something else to say!" Lu Zhaoshi looked at County Magistrate Hu with some amusement.
In terms of age, County Magistrate Hu was a few years older than Lu Zhaoshi, but his knowledge and experience were incomparable.
Lu Zhaoshi came from a prominent family and had the benefit of being able to lean on a big tree for shade. He had many sources of information and could quickly grasp the dynamics and intentions of those above him.
County Magistrate Hu came from a poor family and was promoted from a clerk. He had always been staying in a remote village, stumbling and groping his way forward. His knowledge and abilities could not match those of Lu Zhaoshi.
"Please speak, sir!" County Magistrate Hu was as humble as a student.
"You did a great job! But you missed an important step! If you can do this well, your knowledge and ability will be truly improved! Only then can you be considered a truly qualified county magistrate!" Lu Zhaoshi looked at County Magistrate Hu steadily.
Hu Xiancheng looked up in surprise. What did the lord mean by that? Could it be that the lord was hinting that he had done well and would be promoted to the position of magistrate?
Su Bucheng on the side raised his eyebrows and looked at Lu Zhaoshi with admiration.
When Lu Zhaoshi saw Su Bucheng looking at him, he also glanced at Su Bucheng. They actually understood the meaning in each other's eyes, and both showed admiration. They thought the same thing.
There is a kind of mutual understanding and sympathy.
"There are not only Han Chinese here, but also Li people, who are indigenous people and their number is larger than that of Han Chinese.
We can't just think about developing with the Han people, we also have to bring the Li people along. All the people within the territory of the Tang Dynasty are the people of the Tang Dynasty!
If only the Han people are rich and the Li people cannot make a living, they will come to burn, kill and loot the Han villages, causing instability in public security, and all previous efforts will be in vain!
Don’t underestimate the Li people because they are very simple. As long as they can live a good life and have enough food to eat, who would want to make trouble?
Lu Zhaoshi admired County Magistrate Hu's hard work and his dedication to the people, and unconsciously treated him as a student and friend, giving him advice and guidance.
These were also what Lu Zhaoshi realized last night. He had previously complained that he had been in this wild place for nine years without moving, with no hope of promotion or demotion, and had been living a life of idleness and slacking off.
However, seeing with his own eyes the villagers of Huanggou Village’s positive attitude and their plans for the future, he regained his confidence and realized that there is actually great potential here.
So he thought a lot, not only about construction and development, but also about national unity and integration.
All construction and development are inseparable from the important factor of people, and require people to realize them.
The area is vast and sparsely populated, and human resources are scarce.
If we ignore the Li people, the power of the Han people alone to build and change Lingnan will be too weak.
Moreover, the Li people are always isolated, development is unbalanced, and there is a big gap between the rich and the poor, which easily leads to contradictions and conflicts.
It takes a lot of hard work to achieve a little progress, but a fight can easily destroy it.
"Your Excellency's words are just right. I will implement them when I get back!" County Magistrate Hu said sincerely, "Mr. Su also gave me advice last time. I have always been concerned that the Sangha people are difficult to deal with."
"Difficult to deal with? Take your time, don't rush things, appeal to their emotions, reason with them, make them understand that everything we do is for their own good, let them see the changes, and I think they will understand."
Lu Zhaoshi understood County Magistrate Hu's concerns because he was also doing the same thing. As long as the Li people did not make trouble, everything would be fine.
Now they not only have to lead the Han people to development, but also have to break the ice in their interactions with the Li people, and then have in-depth interactions with them to drive their development together.
This move was quite bold, and it ensured political stability and social harmony, and was a great political achievement!
If it is not done well, it will intensify ethnic conflicts. Losing your job is a small matter, but if it is not done well, you may lose your life.
"Yes!" County Magistrate Hu said respectfully.
"Magister Su, are you willing to help Wu County?" Lu Zhaoshi looked at Su Bucheng.
The dignified Chang'an County Magistrate was stripped of his official position and exiled not because of his incompetence, but because he was too bold and advanced. Now his policy on governing the Li people coincides with his own.
It would be a pity to leave such talented people idle, so we might as well make full use of them.
Lingnan Province cried poor to the imperial court every year. There were not enough grassroots officials to govern, and the existing officials had limited abilities, so Lingnan developed slowly.
Although Su Bucheng was an exile, he still had the authority to be used by a provincial governor, but he was not an official and could only work as a clerk or staff member.
With him helping County Magistrate Hu to come up with ideas and strategies, why would Wu County worry about not being able to develop?
"I'm grateful that Your Excellency doesn't mind. I'm willing to do my best to contribute to the development of Wu County." Su Bucheng bowed.
A gentleman will die for his friend. For Su Bucheng, Lord Lu's appreciation was like a rain after a long drought, allowing him to find his place to use his talents.
"In this way, you will be in charge of and control all matters in Huanggou Village. In addition, you must assist County Magistrate Hu in interacting with the Li people, promote their integration, and promote development." Lu Zhaoshi arranged.
"Yes, sir! Su will live up to your trust! I will do my best to assist Sir Hu in developing Wu County!" Su Bucheng's face was solemn and he promised solemnly.
"Mr. Su!" County Magistrate Hu bowed to Su Bucheng, "Please take care of me!"
"Sir, please forgive me! Assisting you is my duty!" Su Bucheng hurriedly supported County Magistrate Hu.
For the rest of the journey, Lu Zhaoshi, Hu Xiancheng and Su Bucheng talked freely, imagining the future of Wu County, where the mountains and rivers are beautiful, the products are abundant, everyone lives and works in peace and contentment, and they share what they have with the Li people and achieve common prosperity.
Soon after, Wuzhou also developed rapidly. It was not only the first state in Lingnan Road, but also the Little Jiangnan of Lingnan Road!
When they arrived at the official road, Niu Er came to greet them with a team of yamen runners and two horse-drawn carriages.
"Mr. Su!" Niu Er took the initiative to greet Su Bucheng with a humble attitude and a sincere smile on his face.
Now I have learned how to make vermicelli. Together with several neighbors, I dug up fern roots and kudzu roots and made vermicelli.
My wife and children at home haven't had a full meal for a long time. Last night, each of them had a big bowl of vermicelli. Although it was only a little salty, it was a rare delicacy in a long time.
These were brought by Mr. Su and his team, and Niu Er was sincerely grateful.
"Captain Niu looks so good, did something happy happen to you?" Su Bucheng said with a smile.
"We have learned how to make vermicelli noodles. Last night, the whole family had a full meal!" Niu Er said, bowing to Su Bucheng, "Thank you, Mr. Su, for your kindness!"
"Captain Niu, you're so polite!" Su Bucheng hurriedly held it up. "It's great that you can have a full meal!"
When he looked up again, the tall and strong man's eyes were red.
When their granaries are full, they know etiquette. Unless they are forced by life, they don't want to be bad or evil people, unless their nature is extremely bad.
As long as there is a little conscience and other ways out, who doesn't want to earn money to support the family in an honest way?
With the arrival of the Su family, Niu Er saw the future and hope, and his life became promising.
This vermicelli can not only satisfy hunger, but can also be sold for money, so that the wife and children at home can also support themselves, and the family's situation will get better and better in the future.
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