The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 164: Trapped in one's own web

Guo Pingxi said, "I recommend Ji Wenwen, then serving as the Nancheng Subdistrict Administrator. He was a successful candidate and an expert in road and bridge construction. He was deeply saddened by the poor condition of the imperial capital's roads and was determined to improve them."

In previous years, our dynasty's roads were often ridiculed by envoys from smaller nations. Now, with all nations making pilgrimages, we have the perfect opportunity to showcase our Daqian Dynasty with a new image of prosperity and strength! I value your talent and hereby recommend you!"

Everyone was shocked, but they all looked at Qin Zheng.

This is obviously a showdown with Qin Zheng!

Now, everyone knows that Qin Zheng has been staying in the imperial capital in order to comprehensively transform the imperial capital.

Moreover, they have all heard of Hongtong County’s famous saying about getting rich: “If you want to get rich, build roads first!”

Qin Zheng must have built the road first!

However, these ministers were either loyal and honest, or only interested in making money and did not see the business opportunity. Otherwise, they would have also started to trade in real estate.

Xia Mochu was surprised. Is there such a capable person in the Daqian Dynasty?

Could it be that Ji Wenjian also knows how asphalt roads are made?

At this moment, Qin Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly.

Ji Wenjian?

It was him!

Ji Wenjian was originally from Hongtong County. After Qin Zheng took office, he recruited talented people.

Ji Wenjian was indeed a successful candidate in the imperial examination. His family had made a living by building roads for generations, and he was indeed very accomplished. Therefore, Qin Zheng appointed Ji Wenjian as the road administrator.

The Road Administration Commissioner was a new position invented by Qin Zheng, who was responsible for road construction.

However, this person was corrupt and accepted bribes, enriched himself, deceived his superiors and subordinates, cut corners on construction, and built the road in a mess.

Qin Zheng was furious and drove the man out of Hongtong County.

Unexpectedly, he defected to Guo Pingxi!

At this moment, Xia Bitu glanced at Qin Zheng and smiled.

Finally someone dared to challenge the God of Plague.

good chance!

Leave the class immediately.

"Your Majesty, if this person is truly talented, I think he can be given important positions," said Xia Bitu.

By doing this, he not only helped Guo Pingxi but also resolved the previous conflict. It also created a problem for Qin Zheng.

He really hopes that Qin Zheng will be humiliated!

After saying that, he glanced at Qin Zheng sideways.

Qin Zheng rolled his eyes at him and said nothing.

He hoped that many people would step forward to build and renovate the imperial capital. After all, he could no longer lie low. Therefore, many things that were previously kept secret could be made public and widely available.

This is what he will do next.

He would be happy to share the burden with someone.

This will reduce a lot of workload, complete the transformation of the imperial capital sooner, and allow us to go to Liangjin sooner.

After arriving in Liangjin, he could return to Hongtong County frequently.

That's his home.

He only feels comfortable at home!

"My dear Qin, you are well versed in this. What do you think?" Xia Mochu asked Qin Zheng.

I want to use her, after all, she is a talent.

But we also have to consider Qin Zheng’s feelings.

"Your Majesty!" Qin Zheng said, "I think it's feasible. I'm willing to share the secret recipe for road-building materials that Hongtong County has successfully used!"

Everyone was shocked.

Even Xia Bitu was extremely surprised.

Is Qin Zheng stupid?

They are obviously targeting you!

Xia Mochu's pretty face did not change, but then she figured it out. The secret recipe of the asphalt road could not be hidden, because Qin Zheng did not want to hide it. Even the foreign merchants in Hongtong County knew what material the asphalt road was made of.

It's just that no one knew what cement and natural resin were.

In the future, there will be large-scale construction across the country, and Qin Zheng cannot run around with the formula.

It is only a matter of time before the formula is made public and benefits Daqian.

She even knew that many of Qin Zheng’s new things would be fully disclosed in the future!

Xia Mochu looked at Qin Zheng deeply, impressed by his selflessness.

If Qin Zheng doesn't keep his secrets to himself and doesn't share his secret recipe, no one can do anything to him.

Just as he was about to praise Qin Zheng, Guo Pingxi snorted coldly, "Thank you, Mr. Qin, but that's not necessary. Ji Wenjian has his own secret recipe."

Everyone except Qin Zheng was shocked.

Xia Mochu looked at Guo Pingxi in surprise: "The same asphalt road as in Hongtong County?"

Almost most ministers don’t know what asphalt road is.

Only a handful of people know about it, and most of them have heard about it.

Guo Pingxi was proud: "Not much behind!"

Xia Mochu looked at Qin Zheng.

But she saw Qin Zheng also looking at her.

The meaning in that eye...

Xia Mochu understood it.

Said: "Good, very good! My Daqian Dynasty is indeed full of talents."

He suddenly changed the subject: "I will not hide it from you, my dear ministers. I am currently working with Lord Qin on the development and construction of the imperial capital. However, the treasury is empty. Lord Qin is raising funds on his own. Lord Guo, what do you think?"

Guo Pingxi's expression changed.

What the hell?

Self-financing?

I'm building roads for the imperial court with my own money. Am I crazy?

But the words have been spoken, how can I take them back?

That I am not able to raise funds on my own?

This is obviously weaker than Qin Zheng.

Instead, he appears narrow-minded, not selfless, but incompetent, which further highlights Qin Zheng's nobility.

If I had taken this, I would have been better off not standing up just now!

Guo Pingxi regretted it.

Isn't this just shooting oneself in the foot?

Isn’t this a case of stealing the chicken but losing the rice?

He only recently learned about Ji Wenjian's background, so he decided to take him under his wing to deal with Qin Zheng.

For a moment, the court was silent.

All the civil and military officials looked at Guo Pingxi, including the empress and Qin Zheng.

Some people are already gloating.

At this moment, Xia Bitu's heart was shocked.

Oh shit, it’s broken!

be cheated!

I'm not helping Guo Pingxi, I'm harming him?

Doesn't this just add fuel to the fire and deepen the conflict?

Wouldn't Guo Pingxi think that he and Qin Zheng, or even the empress, were in cahoots?

He quickly said, "Lord Guo has been loyal to His Majesty by sharing his worries, but the treasury is short of silver. It would be better to wait until the treasury is full before making any plans!"

He is giving Guo Pingxi a ladder to step down.

Qin Zheng glanced at Xia Bitu. This old fox is really good at pretending to be a good person. He was so happy just now.

Qin Zheng thought Guo Pingxi would just give up.

If that was the case, there was nothing he could do.

Xia Mochu thought so too.

All the ministers thought so.

But Qin Zheng didn't want to miss this opportunity.

You are targeting me, but I still have the chance to kill you back.

How can we give up this chance to fight back?

At this moment, Guo Pingxi also understood the Prime Minister's good intentions. Although he was unwilling, he did not want to pay out of his own pocket.

Just about to give up.

Qin Zheng spoke up: "Prime Minister, how can you look down on Lord Guo? I'm just a small county magistrate, a country bumpkin, and I can raise funds on my own. Lord Guo is so high-ranking and wealthy, how can it be difficult for him to raise funds on his own?"

Xia Bitu's face changed, it was bad.

The God of Plague is done with this.

Xia Bitu regretted setting a trap for the monkey cub.

This matter has nothing to do with him at all!

In this case, given Guo Pingxi's personality, even if he is unwilling and unwilling, he will never back down.

After all, he is a first-rank official, and face is very important.

I recommended it in class, but withdrew it in the blink of an eye. Where can I put my face?

In this case, wouldn't my assist just now have deepened the misunderstanding?

Sure enough, he saw Guo Pingxi looking at him, his face turning blue, white, and red, his eyes full of anger.

Xia Bitu thought to himself, you can’t fucking blame me, I meant well, you should go find the Plague God!