In the winter of the fifth year of Qianyou's reign, the cold wave was more active than in previous years, and the snow also fell earlier. Rain and snow fell in heavy torrents inside and outside Kaifeng, covering the city of Tokyo with a gorgeous white gauze. Because of the rain and snow,
, the urban construction work in the east and west cities has been suspended, and the civilians who were recruited have basically been released and are allowed to recuperate through the winter.
In the city, tranquility dominates the atmosphere most of the time, and the subjects enjoy the rare peace of the year. In the Duke's Mansion, the black-faced imperial uncle Murong Yanchao listened to the reports of the city construction officials.
"This God has no eyes, so it's just cold. It rains and snows all the time, which ruins my life!" A pair of big hands turned red under the baking of charcoal fire. Murong Yanchao cursed: "If there is no such charcoal for heating,
, winter is hard!”
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"This is the charcoal sent by He Fuyin." The steward seemed to have received the benefit and took the opportunity to say.
"Ha! This guy with the surname He is really good at being a good person! I heard that this guy buys high-quality charcoal from outside the capital every winter and sends it to high-ranking officials?" Murong Yanchao asked.
The steward replied: "Exactly! This is the first time in my house!"
Murong Yanchao smiled: "This guy is trying to bribe me! This donation was quite large and he worked hard, but if word of it reached the ears of the emperor, I would inevitably be blamed again!"
"Young man, please withdraw the charcoal?" The steward's face changed slightly and he asked for instructions.
"If you use everything and then return it, wouldn't it attract more attention! That's all, let's do it!" Murong Yanchao ordered: "But tell He Fuyin that I should be careful about the things he participates in during this city construction.
If something goes wrong, I can't forgive him!"
"yes!"
After giving the instructions, Murong Yanchao rubbed his hands and looked at the official, saying: "Where did you just say it? You continue!"
"Yes!" The subordinate bowed and said, "If you want to start the project again, wait until spring starts and the weather gets warmer!"
"No, after March 9th, I have to take action before spring begins! In this way, I am already sympathetic to the people's sentiments!" Murong Yanchao said forcefully.
"All the officials who stole money and sold official materials have been captured and will be tried and convicted by the Kaifeng Prefecture!" the official said again.
Hearing this, Murong Yanchao immediately said: "This is an unforgivable crime against such worms and scum. Let the judge give me a severe punishment and let all the officials in charge of the work be more vigilant."
"Also, even if the project is stopped, the materials prepared outside the city and the money and food stored up must be taken care of by me. I have to check the books from time to time! If something like this happens again, don't blame me for being cruel! Your Majesty
If you entrust me with the construction of the city, you will have to repair the city for me. If anyone messes with me, I will make them regret it and regret it forever!"
As he said this, Murong Yanchao couldn't help but murmured: "When have I ever been so honest? How dare these thieves do this? They are looking for death!"
"Have all the resettlement houses outside the city been built?" Murong Yanchao asked.
"I report to you, Lord Fu, that a total of 500 courtyards will be built before and after, which can accommodate 2,000 households! The second batch has been sited and is to be built twenty miles south of Kaifeng City!" the official reported.
"Yes!" Nodding slightly, Murong Yanchao asked: "Have you notified all the households that need to be demolished and relocated in the city?"
"The government office has issued a notice, but..."
"But what?"
“There are many households on the street who seem unwilling to move!”
"Hmph!" Murong Yanchao snorted coldly: "The city's overhaul and street market reconstruction are the policies of the imperial court. How can we allow such small people to rebel? The government has built a hospital outside the city for temporary resettlement. There will be compensation in the future.
It’s benevolence and righteousness, so what else can you do? I see, these untouchables have too much selfish desires and don’t know the king’s law!”
"Your Majesty, please calm down!" the official said: "The common people may miss their homes and find it difficult to know the general outline. However, the government has soldiers and servants, and when things happen, they have to move. However, many officials are involved...
.”
Hearing his words, Murong Yanchao felt relaxed and said with a bit of gangsterism: "The emperor and your people, if you don't handle the common people in the city well and cause civil unrest, you will be in trouble. As for the officials, it will be easier to deal with.
, they dare to block the plan of repairing the city after devouring the emperor's salary? I want to see who doesn't want his official position!"
Hearing what Murong Yanchao said, the subordinates had to admit that there was some truth in it. At the same time, they couldn't help but sigh in their hearts. Working under such a high-status and tough-minded powerful man would indeed lead to much less trouble and give him confidence. Murong Yan
Although super is vulgar, in many cases, it is quite useful.
"That's right!" Thinking of something, Murong Yanchao's dark face showed anger: "Where are those merchants who broke the contract? How are the arrests going?"
"There is news from Xuzhou Prefecture that he fled back to his hometown, hid his family property, and moved his family to hide in the mountains. The government is investigating him. Now he has been captured by the Xuzhou police and taken to Tokyo for questioning!"
"Haha! These merchants are greedy for money and profit. They have accumulated so much money and wealth, but they are unwilling to allocate it to the court. How dare they break the contract and escape! Can they escape? These people should have their homes confiscated and their property taken away!" Murong Yan
Chao's mouth was full of hatred.
In this world, there are always people who are short-sighted and greedy for profit. Last time, Kaifeng Mansion raised money and food for city construction, and merchants were invited to pledge donations. Afterwards, most people tried their best to raise money and donated according to the book. Even if there was a slight shortage, they took the initiative to submit the donation and postponed it.
Later, Murong Yanchao agreed.
However, three businessmen, I don't know if they had made an appointment, went to property, pretended to be raising funds, fled Tokyo, and hid their money. Such a selfish and unwise move naturally made Murong Yanchao very angry. This was the plan to kill his uncle Murong.
Face, it is simply a crime that cannot be punished.
Afterwards, Murong Yanchao issued a government order approving the arrests and cooperating with local authorities. But of course these people were well prepared and acted quickly.
"Where are those two people from Hebei?" Murong Yanchao asked again.
Shaking his head, he replied: "There is no news yet? However, in the whole world, is it possible for the king to support the old and the young, and bring a lot of wealth, how can he live in seclusion for a long time! There are arrest notices in his villages, prefectures and counties, and high bounties are set.
, given time, there will be results!”
Although he was a little unhappy about the result, Murong Yanchao suppressed his anger and said in a grumpy voice: "These people don't know the current affairs. Originally they only received a little money and food, and the government would not treat them badly. Now, since
If you take advantage of this misfortune and hide it among the people, you will lose your entire family property. It just so happens that you still need money and food to build the city!
Let people conduct more surveillance and investigation on the clans in Ershang Township, Hebei, and then reward them with high-ranking officials. I think there will be some gains!"
"yes!"
"These profiteers really ruin my mood..." Apparently, Murong Yanchao couldn't help but get angry when he mentioned it.
"Put all these matters into a document, and report them to the emperor when I enter the palace!" Murong Yanchao yawned, leaned against the incense burner again, and at the same time ordered: "If you have nothing else to do, please step aside first.
!”
He raised his hands in a salute, and there was a trace of hesitation on the official's face, and he said in a deep voice: "Master, there is one more thing, I don't know whether I should talk about it or not!"
"What should be said and shouldn't be said?" Murong Yanchao said casually: "You have already opened your mouth, what is there to say!"
An official said: "I also heard occasionally that the minister of the Ministry of Industry, Chang Gong, took advantage of his authority to accept benefits and make things convenient for others in city construction matters."
After hearing the report, Murong Yanchao frowned and couldn't help but cursed: "This old greedy Chang Si gave a hundred thousand coins, but he is not happy in his heart! He is thinking of ways to make up for the loss!"
"However, this matter is still a rumor and has yet to be confirmed!" the official added.
"What rumors? I don't think this is true. I often think about that old man. I don't know yet? He is greedy for money and stingy. Why was he transferred back to Tokyo to seize the Luzhou Festival? He is so old and still doesn't know how to respect himself.
!" Murong Yanchao said disdainfully.
"Fu Jun is wise!" He licked and asked, "May I ask Fu Jun, how should you deal with this matter?"
After thinking for a while, Murong Yanchao ordered: "Send someone to keep an eye on this matter first, investigate the situation clearly, and keep the evidence. I still have to think about how to deal with it!"
"yes!"
If according to Murong Yanchao's temperament, Chang Si dared to line his own pockets and use the public for personal gain under his nose, especially when it was rare for Murong Mansion to be innocent, he would have to knock on the door and take Chang Si's old man's money.
Yijin asked him.
However, Murong Yanchao's personality has indeed become much more restrained now, and he is more thoughtful when dealing with problems. He has an extra layer of consideration for the old generals and ministers from Hedong, but he will never allow them to spoil his major events and ruin his political achievements.