"Okay, okay, let's all leave—"

"Give way, give way--"

"The governor is going back to his residence, please give way, please give way -"

Although the scene was crowded, people still consciously separated and made way out of the middle. Then, under the protection of a large number of soldiers, Xiao Yuan left the place.

This is the first time in many years that the people of Qin have gathered their support.

There is no doubt that those who win the hearts and minds of the people will surely increase their prestige.

Xiao Yuan, the new governor, also gave people hope.

On the way back to the prefect's mansion, Liu Yuzhi followed Xiao Yuan and said:

"From today's public anger, we can see the bad influence of bullies. Your Excellency has issued three decrees. The issue of bullies and bandits is already being implemented. However, corrupt officials have caused even greater harm."

He is right. Bullies and bandits are like skin diseases. If you remove them, they will be eliminated. But the officials of Qin have touched the internal organs.

Xiao Yuan naturally understood this truth. He thought about it and said as he walked: "This problem is not only the most serious, but also the most difficult to deal with. In the 21 counties of Qin, except for Liu Changqing, other county officials may have more

Either way, there are problems. If they are all dismissed, the Qin official system will be paralyzed instantly."

As he spoke, he added: "Therefore, before we deal with this problem, we must have enough talents to replace the officials, so that the officials up and down the Qin Dynasty will be completely renewed!"

"My lord, what you mean is..."

Xiao Yuan said directly: "To recruit talented people, in the name of my official, I will issue official documents from the state capital and convey them to various counties, counties and even villages. As long as they are talented people, no matter who they are or how old they are, they can come."

Take the test."

Hearing this, Liu Yuzhi was obviously stunned for a moment.

Because at that time, if you wanted to select officials, you had to select talents from the children of wealthy clans. Family background was particularly important, and it also laid the foundation for an official career.

This is a rule and a shortcoming of the feudal dynasty.

But Xiao Yuan is a modern man with an open mind. When Liu Yuzhi didn't respond, he glanced at him and smiled slightly:

"I don't believe it. Qin is so big and has such a large population. Only wealthy and powerful families can have talents? Can talented people not come from remote villages and valleys? Isn't there a single capable person in every town or village?"

"What I want is talent, not birth. Even if he is the son of the largest family in Qinzhou and has no talent, he will never be an official. Even if he is a child of a peasant family and does not have a penny, as long as he can pass the exam,

If he can show his talents and ambitions and is good at governing, then I will dare to use him!"

Xiao Yuan's words were categorical. When Liu Yuzhi heard the words, he couldn't help but said: "Your Excellency is really an enlightened lord. In this way, Qin will definitely be in great control."

Xiao Yuan did not stick to the rules of the time, broke this situation, selected talents, only looked at talents, and promoted them based on their talents. This would not only make the Qin officials change their blood, make them look brand new from top to bottom, but also create a new world for him.

A solid foundation was laid for the future core camp.

Because once this strategy is implemented, all officials in Qin will be promoted by him. You can imagine what the result will be.

The two of them walked and chatted, and soon they arrived in front of the prefect's mansion.

At this moment, a small incident was happening here.

A young woman with messy hair, many scars on her body, and a dirty face was kneeling not far from the door of the mansion.

There were guards in front of the prefect's mansion. How could she be left here? At this moment, a soldier was saying something in front of the woman.

After two sentences, the soldiers lost their patience and began to scold in a cold voice: "Bold civilian girl! This is the governor's residence, how can you be so arrogant! If you don't retreat, you will be thrown into prison!"

But the woman showed no fear and was still kneeling there, unmoved.

The soldiers were immediately furious and were about to take action. At this time, Xiao Yuan and his party happened to return home. Seeing this, they couldn't help but stopped and asked, "What's going on?"

"Ah? Sir." Seeing that it was Xiao Yuan, the soldier quickly bent down and clasped his fists, and then said truthfully: "This woman has been kneeling here for some reason. My subordinates have asked her why, but she has been silent, so...

…”

Xiao Yuan understood. What could a commoner girl do, kneeling in front of the prefect's mansion? Most likely she was here to complain about her grievances. Thinking of this, he also looked at the woman and asked aloud: "Do you have any grievances?"

"Are you the prefect?" Unexpectedly, the woman's answer was wrong.

Xiao Yuan was slightly stunned at first, then nodded and said: "Yes, I am."

As soon as he finished speaking, the woman began to kowtow: "Thank you, sir, for saving my life——"

This time, Xiao Yuan was even more confused because he didn't know the woman at all.

"I feel like I've seen this woman before somewhere..." However, looking at the woman's appearance, Ye Cheng murmured.

His voice was very low, but Xiao Yuan was right next to him. Hearing this, he couldn't help but look at him suspiciously.

Immediately afterwards, Ye Cheng seemed to suddenly remember something, patted his forehead and said: "By the way, sir, I remembered that this woman is exactly the one who was imprisoned in the dungeon by Ding Laosi the previous time."

After speaking, he began to explain: "At that time, a group of women were rescued. All of them were either crying, or were greatly frightened, or were in a mess. Only this woman, in that situation, was safe.

She sat quietly in the corner, so her humble position left a deep impression on her."

So that’s it, she’s here to thank you?

After hearing this, Xiao Yuan smiled slightly at the woman: "Girl, get up quickly. There is no need to do this. These are all what I should do. Ding Laosi and all the thieves have been punished. You should go home quickly."

As he spoke, he was about to turn around and go back home.

"Sir!" But at this time, the woman said anxiously: "Your great kindness and kindness will be remembered forever by this little girl. I only hope that in this life, I can be a cow or a horse to repay my kindness."

"Hey." Xiao Yuan sighed and had no choice but to stop again and said: "I said that as a prefect, it is your responsibility to exterminate the bullies and bring justice to the people. The girl does not need to say thanks or repay the favor, or

Go back and reunite with your family quickly."

"I...I have no home." The woman lowered her head slightly and said, "The parents of a civilian girl have been forced to death by bullies and have no home."

As she spoke, she raised her head again, looked at Xiao Yuan and said: "A civilian girl knows that the Lord must despise her, but a civilian girl can do any dirty and tiring work. She just wants to repay the kindness of the Lord!"

Her eyes were serious, revealing a stubbornness, and from what Ye Cheng had said before, Xiao Yuan knew that she might be a girl with a strong heart.

Take her in?

Xiao Yuan hesitated a little.

At this time, Liu Yuzhi whispered: "Sir, now you have been appointed as the governor of Qinzhou, but there are no servants or maids in the mansion. It is time to find a housekeeper, recruit some maids, and settle the family."

What he said is right, since he has taken root in Qinli, he must feel like he is at home.

Housekeepers, servants, maids, these should all be considered.

After thinking about it, Xiao Yuan also looked at the woman: "What's your name?"

"Folk girl Chu Ning." The woman quickly replied.

"Chu Ning? Well, what a good name." Xiao Yuan added: "There is a shortage of maids in my house. If the girl doesn't dislike it..."

"Thank you, sir, thank you, sir!" As soon as he finished speaking, the woman was already crying with joy.

It was not like now. In the war years, it was good enough for the people to have food and clothing, and their hierarchy was clear. Women from ordinary families would mostly work as maids in wealthy families, let alone the prefect's mansion. Ordinary women could work in

Being a maid here is actually very good.
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