Signing in the Republic of China: starting from a foot patrol

Chapter 222

"In addition, the construction of factories and the transformation of coal mines in the county are also going on."

"This is a big event, and I need someone to watch it. I have too many things to take care of now."

"So, I decided to set up Jiangdu County Industrial Bureau to be responsible for these two matters."

"The candidate for the director..."

Lin Hongfei looked at Huo Yunshan on one side, and then said:

"Yunshan, you studied engineering in the military school, and you at least know a little bit better about architecture than others."

"You take on the position of the Military Law Department, but the position of the Director of the Industry Bureau must be taken by you."

"Factory construction and coal mine renovation, these two things are related to our future lifeline."

"You must do it well!" Lin Hongfei said earnestly.

Huo Yunshan did not expect that he would be entrusted with such an important errand, so he couldn't help being a little excited, he got up and said, "Don't worry, the county magistrate, I will manage this matter even if I risk my life!"

Lin Hongfei smiled: "It's not worth risking your life, it's still a combination of work and rest!"

Immediately afterwards, Lin Hongfei looked at Chu Liangyi again: "Liangyi, you are from Huaishui County, and you know the situation there best."

"I want to send you back to Huaishui County to find out the local situation again. Once our military expansion is completed, I decided that the first target to conquer is Huaishui County."

Chu Liangyi nodded and said, "No problem, I'll take care of the matter at hand, and then I'll go home."

"Okay, if we conquer Huaishui County, you will be the magistrate of Huaishui County!"

Using local people to manage the local people can minimize the resistance of the local gentry and get through the most difficult time in the early stage.

Of course, Lin Hongfei would not allow Chu Liangyi to serve as the magistrate of Huaishui County for a long time. After passing the initial stage, Lin Hongfei would still choose to send outsiders to Huaishui County to replace Chu Liangyi.

Otherwise, even if Chu Liangyi is loyal enough to Lin Hongfei, after a long time, Chu Liangyi's subordinates will still gather a group of local forces and ignore Lin Hongfei's orders.

Trust belongs to trust, but what should be prevented still needs to be prevented.

After roughly explaining the work, everyone left and went to work on the work in their hands.

After Lin Hongfei returned to the study, Li Kui, the adjutant, walked in and said, "Head, Bai Wenju, deputy director of the Narcotics Control Bureau, please see me."

"Oh, let him in!" Lin Hongfei said without raising his head while signing the document.

Soon, Bai Wenju, the deputy director of the Narcotics Control Bureau, who was once famous for "burning his own poppy field" and "cutting people's fortunes and killing their parents", who was hated by many wealthy gentry, came in.

At this time, Bai Wenju was not as thin as when Lin Hongfei first met him, and his cheeks were obviously a little more plump.

Since the eradication of poppies in Jiangdu County, Bai Wenju can be said to be in a good mood, and his brows that were previously tightly frowned have also eased a lot. When he is in a good mood, he naturally becomes fatter.

"Director Bai, is there anything I can do for you?" Lin Hongfei asked with a smile.

Bai Wenju nodded, and said directly, "County magistrate, I'm here to resign!"

"Please resign?"

Lin Hongfei was a little surprised: "Why, are you not comfortable working here?"

Bai Wenju shook his head and said with a smile: "No, I am very happy during this time, without you, I would not be able to realize my dream for many years."

"Then why are you leaving?" Lin Hongfei was puzzled.

"because··"

"I found another dream!"

"What dream?"

Bai Wenju smiled, and said slowly: "There is a saying in "Osprey Guanzi·Tian Ze": One leaf covers the eyes, but one cannot see Mount Tai; two ears are plugged with beans, and one cannot hear thunder."

"In the past, every day in my mind, I wanted to ban the smoke in Jiangdu County, and then gradually spread to the entire Jiangbei, the entire Lingnan, and even the entire country."

"By banning these harmful opium, our country will have the hope of being prosperous and strong. Only in this way can we save our country and drive those foreigners out of China."

"But when I actually implemented the work of banning smoking, after I talked and communicated with those ordinary people at work, I suddenly discovered that smoking ban is just the most trivial thing in this national salvation plan."

"Even, I reversed the cause and effect relationship."

"It doesn't mean that the foreigners can be driven out after the ban on smoking."

"It's about driving out foreigners first, so that our country can become independent and self-reliant, and then we can ban tobacco."

Having said that, Bai Wenju's expression became a little excited, he even stood up, paced back and forth in the room and said:

"So, I was wrong before, very wrong."

"I was banned from smoking this leaf and this soybean, which blocked my sight and ears, preventing me from seeing the real way to change the country."

"When I communicated with those ordinary people, and when I ate and lived with them, I suddenly understood that if we want to save the country, we must be happy and enlighten people."

"The country is not only mine, but also the people."

"How can it be possible for things like saving the country to rely solely on us, powerless scholars?"

"In the past dynasties, which generation of dynasties has changed, it is not that the majority of the people pick up farm tools and fight against those corrupt officials and unreasonable kings."

"Without the support of these common people, even if Zhuge Liang is alive and Li Shimin is reborn, you will never want to change the dynasty!"

"So, I'm leaving, and I'm going to find a way to mobilize the common people."

"Only by finding that way can the country be saved and foreigners be driven away!"

After Bai Wenju finished speaking, his slender eyes burst out with hope and enthusiasm.

After a moment of silence, Lin Hongfei looked up at him and said, "Where are you going?"

Bai Wenju said: "Go to the capital. Two of my classmates have already gone to the capital. They gained a lot of knowledge there and learned a lot from many knowledgeable and insightful scholars."

"I cannot delay any longer, it would be a waste of my life!"

Lin Hongfei stood up, then walked to Bai Wenju's side, patted his shoulder and said:

"Wenju, to be honest, I admire you very much. You are willing to give up your current official position and a good life for your own ideals."

"Since you want to leave, well, I promise you!"

Bai Wenju smiled: "Thank you, county magistrate, thanks to you during this time, if you hadn't given me this chance, maybe I would still be wasting my life on the wrong road."

"I will never forget your kindness!"

Lin Hongfei smiled: "It's a shame to say these words, besides, you have helped me a lot during this time."

"Well, before leaving, I'll give you a gift."

"In the capital city, I still have a bit of thin noodles."

"I will write you a personal letter with my address in the capital. If you encounter any difficulties, you can take the letter to my house."

"You just need to send the letter, and the people in the mansion will help you solve the problem!"

With clear eyes, Bai Wenju reached out to hold Lin Hongfei together, and said gratefully, "Thank you, county magistrate!"

Two days later, Bai Wenju left Jiangdu County with Lin Hongfei's handwritten letter and some money.

This well-known figure in Jiangdu County just drifted away.