Chapter 713: Farewell, My City
Since taking office, Lin Haoran has eliminated Jia Bao and other bully squires internally, and at the same time eliminated the malpractice of two yamen officials oppressing the people, resulting in the first political clarity in Leizhou City.
Externally, it used the power of thunder to clean up the pirates on Donghai Island and Jinzhou Island, and restored the tranquility of Leizhou Bay. Later, the elimination of the Red Flag Gang in Tokyo Bay and the head-on attack on the Japanese invaders from afar allowed the coastal people to avoid the suffering of pirates and pirates.
In addition, the strong rise of the Lianhe Workshop, the Leizhou Wharf from scratch, and the introduction of capital from all parties have made the economy of Leizhou City develop by leaps and bounds, resulting in a great improvement in the lives of many people.
If it weren't for the small size of Leizhou City, it could be called the second city of Guangdong under Guangzhou City. With all the changes in Leizhou City, everyone can live a good life now, which is undoubtedly due to Lin Haoran.
Especially when the disaster occurred this summer, Lin Haoran made great achievements.
He not only vigorously suppressed the price of rice, but also vigorously carried out disaster relief, and at the same time provided many livelihood jobs for the victims, so that they survived the catastrophe very well.
Looking at what Lin Haoran did during his tenure as the prefect of Leizhou, although it cannot be said that there is no one who has come back, it is absolutely unprecedented, and this is a good prefect who is really bringing great changes to Leizhou.
Now that Lin Haoran is leaving, the people are undoubtedly full of reluctance, and there are many people who sincerely want to keep Lin Haoran, so they came to see off Lin Leigong on their own.
The black crowd crowded the entire Guangchao North Street, which shows that Lin Haoran has won the love of the people of Leizhou.
Lin Haoran originally planned to leave Leizhou City quietly and strive to alarm as few people as possible, but looking at this Guangchao North Street and seeing so many people coming to see him off, his heart was also shaken.
"Fellow fathers and fellow villagers, please get up quickly!"
Lin Haoran got down from the carriage, stepped forward to help up several respected old men led by him, and then said aloud to the people kneeling in front of him.
Although many times, everything he does is for his personal career, but he undoubtedly has feelings for this Leizhou City and the people of Leizhou. Now watching this black crowd see him off, I feel even more flattered in my heart.
"Lord Lin, please unveil the plaque!"
Kang Lao and the others, who were the leader, stepped aside to the left and right, pointed to a plaque that had been prepared behind them, and said loudly.
For the departing officials, the people have gifts, and the gifts are also varied. Such as plaques, top wearing, court clothes, flags, poems, couplets, prefaces, Wanmin umbrellas (umbrellas), Wanmin clothes, moral and political cards, etc. In addition to what can be taken away, there are also to go to the Siting, to the Si Monument, to the Virtue and Politics Monument, the Immortal Lu Position, etc., which is for the local people to be attached to this parent official for generations.
Plaques are a very common gift. However, the value of the plaque never lies in itself, but in the words written on it, which is an evaluation of the official's tenure.
Lin Haoran took a deep breath, stepped forward, and reached out to pinch the piece of red silk.
The old men and the people in front of them all looked at Lin Haoran together, their eyes full of kindness.
On the evaluation of Lin Haoran, they once had a fierce dispute. But it's not about arguing whether Lin Haoran is worthy or not, but I don't know which good word to choose to evaluate, and no praise can make them satisfied.
Of course, after some brainstorming, they still got a review that most people are happy with.
Lin Haoran was holding the piece of red silk, but he felt nervous in his heart, but he didn't know how the people of Leizhou thought of him and what he had done for more than a year.
After taking a breath secretly, he gritted his teeth and pulled down the red silk, only to see that the plaque was a large gilded character on a black background: "On behalf of the heavens".
On behalf of the heavens?
Lin Haoran was stunned for a moment, and then a feeling of emotion surged in his heart, and tears flashed slightly.
This is undoubtedly a very positive evaluation, highlighting his punishment of evil and promotion of good during his political tenure. The most important thing is that the people's belief in the god of thunder has a long history, believing that it can act on behalf of heaven and kill the guilty, which is to confirm his title of "Lin Lei Gong".
The people of Leizhou were able to give him this evaluation, which proved that the people of Leizhou had also spent a lot of brains, and they even held him high, and they were going to lift him to the position of a god.
"Lord Lin, this is the umbrella of the people! However, time is a little urgent, and I can only rush to make these three! ”
Kang Lao beckoned a few descendants with umbrellas, pointed to the three umbrellas and said to Lin Haoran.
The cap of this Wanmin umbrella is cylindrical in shape, with the words "Wanmin Sense Wearing" written on it, and the umbrella is decorated with dense small silk strips, and the name of the giver is signed on the small silk strips.
The gift of Wanmin umbrella means that the official is like an umbrella covering the people of one side, and the more umbrellas sent, the better.
This umbrella is not only a gift, but also a way for officials to publicize their political achievements. Once the official takes up a post elsewhere and carries this people's umbrella with him, it will inevitably be easier to gain the recognition of the local people.
It's just that from the arrival of yesterday's holy decree to Lin Haoran's quiet departure, it was only one day in between. Although they have worked very hard to make it, they only made these three umbrellas.
"This official deserves it!"
Lin Haoran arched his hand towards Kang Lao and the others, feeling the strong kindness of the people of Leizhou towards him.
Kang Lao naturally praised Lin Haoran, but he changed his words and said: "The old man and the people of Leizhou City have a reluctant request, and please don't excuse yourself!" ”
"Kang Lao, please speak!" Lin Haoran raised his hand and responded with a serious face.
Kang Lao raised his hand and pointed to the plaque, and asked, "Lord Lin, can you write these four words for the old man?" ”
"What does the boss want?" Lin Haoran frowned and asked puzzled.
Kang Lao said in a surprising voice: "We are going to build a temple for adults!" ”
Going to Siting, going to Si Monument, and Dezheng Monument are already very high praise, although this temple has also been built in Leizhou, but it is the highest praise for heroes, but it has never appeared on the outgoing officials.
Lin Haoran shook his head firmly and refused, not to mention that he thought he couldn't afford it, and he didn't want to be so high-profile, let alone burn incense and worship people every day, it would be too unlucky.
After Lin Haoran watched the various actions of the people, the soft place in his heart was touched, and he said aloud to the people sincerely towards the north: "This official hereby promises to all the fathers and villagers!" Although the government has left, justice will not leave, as long as you are really in need, the government will do its best to uphold justice for you. ”
Although the people of Leizhou are stronger by nature, they are undoubtedly kind and pursue a kind of justice. Lin Haoran's departure from office made them most afraid not of falling back into poverty, but of being unfairly bullied.
It's just that now, Lin Haoran has openly made such a promise to them, which undoubtedly gives them a small reassurance, and they respect Lin Haoran even more in their hearts.
"The grass people have thanked Lord Lin!"
All the people knelt down one after another, bowed to Lin Haoran, and bowed their heads on the blue brick ground.
Lin Haoran's eyes were filled with tears, but he couldn't hold back the tears, and said to Kang Lao and the others: "Kang Lao, Qin Lao, Li Lao, and all of you, cherish!" ”
"Lord Lin, cherish!" Kang Lao and the others avoided it and made a request.
The people in front also gave way to an aisle, Lin Haoran led the tiger girl through slowly on foot, and said goodbye to the people on both sides, Lin Dabiao led the carriage team to follow slowly.
Tie Zhu is Lin Haoran's bodyguard, closely following Lin Haoran. After seeing many people kowtowing to Lin Haoran, their heads were all black, and they were full of pride in being able to follow such an adult.
Ali also followed behind the tiger girl, looking at the black crowd, her heart was also touched. Although there are many dissatisfaction with this man, he has to admit that this is indeed an excellent Ming official.
The street wasn't too long, but it took half an hour.
Instead of closing as is customary, the Chaotian Gate remains wide open. The gatekeeper is not the general flag, but Shi Huashan, the Leizhou Wei Qianhu, who is greeting Lin Haoran and his party under the door, and personally guarding the door for the outgoing adult.
Out of Chaotianmen, Lin Haoran once again gave a deep salute to the black crowd on Guangchao Street, and then led the tiger girl to board the carriage and disappear into the night.
Goodbye, my Leizhou City!