Chapter 841 Yuanlu County
Minister He was very helpful. After searching for a long time, he finally found a suitable place for Sun Shan.
Minister He asked Sun Shan, "Ah Shan, I asked my friend in the Ministry of Personnel to find a place for you to be a county magistrate. It's very close to home."
When Sun Shan heard that he was close to home, his eyes lit up: "Grandpa, where is it?"
He signaled to Minister He to speak quickly.
Sun Shan never expected that after he refused to go to Shandong the previous month, he would find a suitable place for it the next month.
Oh, it’s really great to have a relative who is a high-ranking official in the capital.
Sun Shan couldn't help but think of his eldest cousin He Shujin, hoping that he would be able to rise to prominence and have a successful career so that he would have someone to take care of him.
Hehe, everyone around him is a high-ranking official, so naturally, as a low-ranking official, he has a great chance to become a high-ranking official.
If it’s related, you must nibble on it!
The best relationships are given a very big bite, the average relationships are given a big bite, and the ordinary relationships are given a medium bite.
Minister He looked at Sun Shan in silence. He was so excited when he heard that the place was close to his hometown. He didn't even ask whether the place was good or not. What if it was a remote and poor place?
Minister He did not keep the secret and said, "This place is a medium-sized county under the jurisdiction of Huguang."
When Sun Shan heard the word Huguang, his heart began to beat rapidly.
He was familiar with Huguang. He studied at Yuelu Academy. Although he had not traveled to all places in Huguang, he studied there and was very familiar with the place.
Sun Shan said without thinking, "Grandpa, this is the place. I'll go. Thank you so much. Huguang is right next to Guangnan, so it's very close to home. It's great."
In fact, it’s not close to home, but compared to other places, it’s one of the closest ones.
Thinking of Peng Damu in Yuzhang, he was in Huguang.
Oh, they are actually next to each other, what a fate.
Minister He looked at Sun Shan unhappily, shook his head and said, "This place is said to be Zhong County, but I don't know what it is actually like. Huguang is full of mountains, and I don't know what the specific situation of this county is. Well, it is close to home, but it may be surrounded by mountains, unlike Shandong, which has been a good place since ancient times."
Sun Shan waved his hands and said, "Grandpa, it shouldn't be too bad. It's a medium-sized county after all, and it must be better than our Huangyang County. Our Huangyang County is a lower-level county.
The levels of prefectures and counties in Daqian were mainly divided according to the amount of grain taxes paid.
The levels of prefectures are generally divided into upper prefectures, middle prefectures, and lower prefectures.
The prefecture with a grain tax of more than 200,000 shi is considered a superior prefecture.
The following is Zhongfu.
The lower prefectures have less than 100,000 shi.
Counties are generally divided into upper counties, middle counties, and lower counties.
Counties with grain output below 100,000 shi are considered upper-level counties.
Counties with an annual income of less than 60,000 shi are considered medium-sized counties.
The counties with an area of less than 30,000 shi are lower-level counties.
Minister He found a place for Sun Shan in Zhong County, which was not very good, but not too bad either.
In this era, there are few upper counties and more middle and lower counties. Sun Shan is already very satisfied to be a middle county instead of a lower one.
At least it's better than Huangyang County.
Minister He was very happy to see that Sun Shan had no objection to being assigned to a Zhong county.
It seems that the proximity is indeed Sun Shan’s first choice.
Minister He continued, "This place is called Yuanlu County, and it is under the jurisdiction of Chenzhou Prefecture. Once I have checked, I will give you detailed information so that you can be prepared when you get there and not be caught in the dark."
Sun Shan was overjoyed when he heard this and bowed solemnly: "Thank you, great grandfather. You have worked so hard these days. Because of you, I was able to be promoted so smoothly. I don't need to express my gratitude for your great kindness. Everything is beyond words."
Minister He was very uncomfortable seeing Sun Shan's serious look.
He waved his hand and said, "You don't need to thank me. Just be a good official and work for the well-being of the people."
Sun Shan quickly said, "Grandpa, I understand."
Minister He looked at Sun Shan, who was only 23 years old and was about to become the chief official. He was worried that Sun Shan would have difficulty in taking steps or might do something wrong.
Being an official is different from studying. Sun Shan was diligent in studying, but I don’t know if he can be diligent in being an official.
The county magistrate was also Bailihou, a local leader who held real power and could do whatever he wanted in the county.
I don’t know if Sun Shan can keep his original intention.
Minister He said earnestly: "When handling affairs, you must have far-sightedness, act tactfully, advance in a circuitous way, act when you should act, and stop when you should stop. You must not act on impulse.
Although you are the leader of a region, you cannot have the final say. You should listen to the opinions of all parties. Coordinate the affairs of all parties and remember not to stick to one path. "
Sun Shan bowed repeatedly: "Grandpa, thank you for your teachings, I understand."
Minister He thought for a moment and said, "When we return to our hometown, I will ask you to ask your father-in-law to find you a few experienced scholars and give you guidance until you take up your post."
After a pause, he said very bluntly: "You don't have capable people in Sunjia Village. You must look for them outside."
Although Minister He had little contact with Gui Ge'er, Sun Dali, and Sun Dingnan, he had a sharp eye and could tell at a glance that none of the three members of the Sun family could be used.
The only advantage of these three people accompanying Sun Shan to Beijing for the exam is that they are family members and will really help if anything goes wrong.
It's okay to do a job that doesn't require much technical skills, such as accompanying someone on a walk, but if we only choose the three of them to accompany him on the job, it would be a complete mess.
Maybe not only it can't help, but it may even be a hindrance.
Minister He suggested: "Ask your father-in-law to find a legal advisor, an experienced one, even if the salary is higher. You can't not hire someone just because you don't want to spend money. Even a powerful dragon can't defeat a local snake. You are new here, so you will definitely not be able to beat the locals, so remember to be careful."
Sun Shan bowed and said gratefully, "Thank you for your teaching, great grandfather. I will do it."
Sun Shan also knew that there were not many capable people in Sunjia Village. No, let alone capable people, there were few educated people.
Sun Dingnan was considered excellent among the group, but he was still not outstanding.
Compared to people outside, he is very simple and others can find out all his secrets with just a few words.
Sun Shan was helpless about this situation.
It's because of the environment I'm in and the things I encounter. How can I beat the old fox outside?
I'm already happy enough not to be sold like a pig.
As for Sun Dali, there is no need to mention him. He is illiterate and seems to have nothing to show for himself except his great strength.
Sun Dali's trip to the capital was as good as not coming to the capital.
Gui Ge'er, on the other hand, was more straightforward in his words and deeds, and he almost drew the doll off the wall.
Although I have been with Sun Shan for so long, I have never worked outside the school. People who have just graduated from school always have the pure stupidity of college students.
In fact, let’s not talk about Gui Ge’er, isn’t Sun Shan the same?
The environments we live in in two lives are actually very similar.
Sun Shan was an orphan in his previous life. He was a lonely person and was beaten. However, he did not turn evil. Instead, he became inferior and taciturn.
What's more, living in the institute, as long as you study hard and get into university based on your ability, you can go to school, and there are various subsidies. After graduation, you can land on the shore without any waves or setbacks.
Although the place is remote, he is not the kind of person with great ambitions. He works quietly, collects wages quietly, and lives a carefree life.
The hardship I endured was just the hardship of studying, which was nothing at all.
After becoming Sun Shan, he was immersed in a honey pot. Everyone in his family was led by him by the nose. Apart from taking bitter medicine every day, they really didn't suffer any hardship.
After two lives, Sun Shan felt that he had not gained any experience at all, and no conspiracy or intrigue appeared just because he did not drink Meng Po soup.
Sun Shan is still the same Sun Shan.
Of course, in this life he has a sweet mouth and can coax people. Even if he doesn't coax people, he won't offend people.
Just like when he saw ugly kids in the past, Sun Shan couldn’t bear to praise them for being cute.
It’s different now. As long as it’s a little kid, Sun Shan will open his eyes and lie and call it kawaii~
Hehe, everyone was happy after hearing such praise.