I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Examination

Chapter 1218 Flattery Conference

County Magistrate Shen really couldn't find anything to brag about himself, but after County Magistrate Sun reminded him, an idea suddenly occurred to him.

Haha, this is something worth praising.

It is an ironclad fact that the public security this year is better than last year.

I don't think Governor Liu will say much.

Prefect Liu really wouldn't say much, and what County Magistrate Shen said was also true.

This year, not only was the weather favorable, the crops in the fields increased by several bushels, but the people were also favorable, and no major crimes or murders occurred.

The previous bandits fled to Yuanlu County simply because the military officers did not do a good job in suppressing the bandits.

Fortunately, Magistrate Sun brought enough guards with him to wipe out the bandits, officially ending the anti-bandit operation.

Thinking of this, Governor Liu couldn't help but glance at Sun Shan.

What a very special person.

When Magistrate Sun took office, he received very vague information, so Magistrate Liu wrote back to inquire about the news.

It would have been fine if I hadn't asked, but once I did I was stunned.

It was normal for the top scholar to be chosen by the emperor, but it was unexpected that the top scholar was also chosen by the emperor.

When Prefect Liu saw Sun Shan’s background sheet and resume, he could only sum it up in one word: Absolute!

I have never seen such a wonderful person!

In the future, when Sun Shan retires and returns home to write his autobiography, it will surely sell well.

Such a unique experience in the imperial examination is truly unheard of and unseen, to the point where he could be ranked first on the list of “Ten Talented People of Daqian”.

No matter what, Sun Shan was "checking in" in front of the emperor and left a good impression on him.

Although I don’t know whether this impression is good or bad!

If they went to the capital to present a letter to the emperor, Prefect Liu strongly suspected that Sun Shan would be more likely to see the emperor than he was.

The emperor might not know who he is, but he definitely knows who Sun Shan is!

People become famous in various ways. Sun Shan became famous in a unique way: "the top scorer in the imperial examination with five yuan in reverse order."

Prefect Liu showed a hint of envy.

Prefect Liu secretly complained about the emperor's "ridiculous" appointment, and then looked at County Magistrate Shen who had a bitter look on his face.

The corners of his mouth twitched, and he said, "County Magistrate Shen has done a good job. The public security in Mayang has indeed improved. There are many fewer murders than last year. County Magistrate Shen has worked hard."

This County Magistrate Shen has been around in Chenzhou Prefecture, and the time he has spent as an official is longer than his resume.

After being transferred many times, finally, only the remote and poor Mayang could accommodate him.

I don’t know what the newly appointed prefect of Chenzhou is up to. Why doesn’t he transfer County Magistrate Shen away from Chenzhou?

It would be great to be transferred to Qiongzhou, it would be difficult to return to the mainland this way.

Prefect Liu wanted to transfer County Magistrate Shen away from Chenzhou Prefecture to prevent him from holding him back.

It’s just that I have a kind and soft-hearted personality, and I always leave room for others so that we can get along well in the future.

Prefect Liu didn't want to be the bad guy and just wanted others to do it for him.

The reason why the Liu family became the only family that was not granted the title of marquis for "military merit" and whose title was hereditary was because they had a kind heart and liked to help others in times of need.

The teachings at home teach us to be kind, gentle and humble in dealing with everything and everyone.

It was impossible to ask Prefect Liu to transfer County Magistrate Shen, so he could only endure being held back.

Magistrate Shen's eyes flashed.

Emma, ​​I haven't heard praise from my boss for a long time. I feel so happy to receive praise again.

Magistrate Shen tried his best to suppress the corners of his mouth that were curled up, and said modestly: "Sir, thank you for the compliment. This is what I should do."

But his eyes were looking towards Sun Shan. Haha, it's great to have a confidant like Magistrate Sun!

Come on, such a fool, Governor Liu never thought that he would flatter me, so he thanked me first.

Even if you are unhappy, choose to endure.

Magistrate Shen has reached the point where there is nothing left to be done about him. What else can be done to him?

Prefect Liu didn't want to say more to Magistrate Shen. He turned around and looked at Sun Shan with a smile: "Magistrate Sun, it's your turn to talk about the situation in Yuanlu County. Take your time. There's no rush."

All the county magistrates had spoken, and Sun Shan was the last one.

After hearing the year-end report from the previous county magistrate, Sun Shan decided to follow the crowd.

Praise what can be praised, and don't mention what cannot be praised.

Anyway, I only report good news, not bad news.

All the political achievements that Prefect Liu needed were accomplished by his subordinates, the county magistrates.

So just talk about the good things you did, and don’t mention the bad things.

Prefect Liu didn't want anything bad to happen within his jurisdiction.

When it comes to political achievements, Sun Shan had to mention Wang Jiaxing.

Well, the only bright spot is the education.

Although Wang Jiaxing doesn't know how to behave, he is the most talkative person to Sun Shan.

Sun Shan smiled and said, "Sir, in this college entrance examination, our Yuanlu students have achieved a historic breakthrough. One of our students has made it into the top five. This is the first time that a student from our Yuanlu has performed so well.

I will keep in mind the prefect's instructions.

Put benevolence first and then law, put teaching first and then punishment; this is the order of things in governance.

My Lords often tell me that I should first promote benevolence and righteousness before developing laws, first educate the people before implementing punishments to reward or punish.

I think if I want to make the people in the county behave themselves, abide by the law, and obey the rules, I must first let them be civilized. Only then will they know what they can and cannot do.

So I started with education, and worked hard to train the students in this county, hoping to influence the local people with their words and deeds.

This time, Yuanlu County's ranking in the college entrance examination was unprecedentedly high, and many people were proud of it. Many people also liked to send their children to study and learn to read.

I would like to express my gratitude to you on behalf of the people of Yuanlu. Thank you for your teaching. The people know how important it is to read and know etiquette. "

In fact, Magistrate Liu didn’t say anything to Sun Shan, but who doesn’t know how to flatter?

In addition to reporting on the situation, the more important thing about the year-end meeting is to express collective gratitude.

Employees have jobs thanks to the boss’s care, and they can support their families thanks to the boss’s salary.

When you live under someone's roof, you have to bow your head. Such words that go against the principles of nature must be said against one's conscience.

Prefect Liu glanced at Sun Shan deeply, as if to say: Boy, you are good, very sensible, very reasonable, and have a promising future.

He stroked his beard, nodded and said, "County Magistrate Sun has indeed worked very hard in education. In this year's college entrance examination, the students from Yuanlu performed well and ranked higher than ever before. This makes me very pleased. County Magistrate Sun, you have worked hard."

Sun Shan shook his head and said, "Sir, I am not tired. If we talk about hard work, you are the one who works the hardest. We are only in charge of a county, while you are in charge of a prefecture. You work harder and worry more than us. You are the one who works the hardest."

Sun Shan looked at Prefect Liu with admiration; his words just now seemed to be from the bottom of his heart.

It was not the first day that Magistrate Liu had been the magistrate, so he would not be deceived by Sun Shan's "sincere hypocrisy".

But he still had to stop talking: "Zhixian Sun, you are too kind. Your Majesty has shown me mercy and allowed me to be the prefect of Chenzhou Prefecture. It is my honor."

After a pause, he added: "It is my honor to be in Chenzhou Prefecture with all the county magistrates. Let's work together to manage Chenzhou Prefecture well and share the worries of His Majesty."

Everyone bowed to the sky very conspicuously.

They all said in unison: "Sir, we obey your orders. We will definitely help your Majesty and manage the county well."