While the governor was being surrounded by officials of the government and screaming in agony, a memorial prepared by King Rong himself regarding the current water conservancy situation in Huai'an Prefecture was sent to the capital overnight -
"...I have seen that Huai'an Prefecture's water conservancy is declining year by year, and the rivers and canals are blocked; the local gentry builds gardens around the lake, destroys water conservancy, and competes with the river for land... and according to what the officials of the government have said, the rain and snow in Huai'an Prefecture this year are abnormal, which may cause severe damage to the river.
disaster."
"I hereby request my father to request the Ministry of Household Affairs to allocate funds, and the Ministry of Industry to send officials who are good at water conservancy to come to Huai'an to provide support and dredge the canals before the rainy season... If there is any problem, I will take full responsibility for it!"
In addition to this memorial, there is also evidence compiled by Lu Yu personally showing that many places in Huai'an Prefecture have reclaimed land from lakes, converted ponds into fields, blocked rivers and damaged water conservancy.
Emperor Huaiwen was furious after reading it and immediately summoned the Minister of Works and the Chief Superintendent of Water Resources to question him.
As soon as the two arrived, they were hit by a stack of memorials, and the emperor's questioning followed: "How do you explain what is stated in the memorials!"
With confusion and fear, the two adults hurriedly picked up the memorial and read its ten lines.
Among them, the expression of the Chief Superintendent of the Capital City Water Supervision Bureau is the most ugly. The Capital Water Supervision Bureau is responsible for the flood control and water conservancy projects of various rivers and rivers across the country, as well as the construction of river dams.
Although the emperor summoned the Minister of Industry this time, strictly speaking, the responsibility lies more with him, the Water Supervisor.
As the Chief Supervisor of the Capital City, Liu Chengsi also knew a little bit about the situation in Huai'an Mansion. After reading it, he immediately knelt down and apologized: "Go back to the emperor, this is because of the poor supervision of the lower officials. Please punish the emperor! The Huai'an Mansion was under Long En.
The weather has been good for many years, and there has never been a flood or famine in the past few decades. It is understandable that local officials have neglected prevention and control. The situation is not as serious as stated in the prince's memorial. Please take a closer look, Your Majesty."
The Chief Superintendent of Capital City also knew how to reply. The first step was to admit his mistake first; then he explained the reason, emphasizing that the emperor worked hard to govern Huai'an and everything went smoothly. The memorial was clearly an alarmist statement by King Rong! Finally, he gave a small explanation to the officials, because
It is understandable that we have never encountered a famine before and did not investigate it for a while.
Sure enough, after saying this, the emperor's face became a little better, and he asked the minister of the Ministry of Industry next to him to reply.
The Chief Supervisor of the Capital City stood beside him, his face respectful and frightened, but in his heart he couldn't help scolding King Rong for meddling in his own business.
Instead of going to the Ministry of Punishment to make trouble, it’s time to go to the Water Prison to make trouble for him. Do you want to use him to establish his authority?
In fact, the situation in Huai'an Prefecture is naturally not as easy and simple as what the Chief Water Supervisor said. The flooding of the Wen River in the rainy season every year is a problem, and there are local submissions requesting funding for treatment every year.
But because Huai'an was not a prosperous hub, there were many local gentry, and they paid enough tribute every year, he suppressed such related "little things".
If the trouble is really serious, the local gentry and wealthy people can donate money and food to take care of it, so there is no need to report to the court.
For more than ten years, it has been governed like this, and there has never been any big problem. If it weren't for King Rong's troubles...
The Minister of Industry was more honest, and took the initiative to admit his mistake, and said that he would immediately select capable officials to go to Huai'an to help guide the construction of water conservancy projects there.
In the end, this matter ended with the fines and punishments of the two relevant officials. Because King Rong sent a memorial, Emperor Huaiwen took the matter seriously.
It was also because of the emperor's attitude that Liu Chengsi became vigilant. Once this matter was dug deeper, he was afraid that he would also be implicated.
He simply acted preemptively, and after excluding Zhang Shu, the most rigid and unsociable but capable person from the Water Supervisor, to go to Huai'an Mansion, he began to make secret preparations to spread the word at the "right" opportunity:
You, King Rong, are capable, right? You can predict natural disasters in advance, right? Then I will help you, let everyone in the capital know how capable you are, and run to Huo Huo Township.
Most importantly, Liu Chengsi believed that Xiao Yinhan was an alarmist and wanted to make meritorious deeds, so he said there was a flood in Huai'an.
A state capital that has had no problems for decades will have a once-in-a-century flood when you visit?
Whether it’s fake or not, if it’s true, then you, Rong Wangcai, should take a good look at what kind of calamitous physique you have!
The moment the Capital Water Supervisor came out of the palace, the gears of fate began to turn...
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At the same time, Xiao Yinhan also encountered trouble, the real trouble——
When, as a prince, he ordered local officials to inspect the water conservancy situation, return farmland to lakes, and dredge rivers and canals, the local gentry and wealthy people whose interests had been infringed quit.
They grabbed the land based on their skills, and they spent money to build the beautiful houses and mansions inside. Why do you want us to hand it over with just one sentence?
Why!
Of course the gentry would not dare to openly oppose the prince, but they have common people under their control.
After all, it’s not only the rich people like them who occupy water conservancy and land reclamation, but also the common people who are so poor that they have no food to eat!
So they began to incite the people, claiming that officials from the imperial court would seize their land and starve them to death. Not even the local gentry could stop them, so the people could seek their own blessings...
Fields have been the lifeblood of farmers since ancient times. What is the difference between seizing people's fields and taking their lives?
As expected, the people in the villages and towns in Huai'an were frightened and angry, and under the guidance of thoughtful people, they surrounded the restaurant where the "high officials" were said to live.
Things started to get serious, and even Bai Muzhi, who lived in the Governor's Mansion, knew about it.
"Is he crazy? Wanting to rob people of their land?" Bai Muzhi looked at Xing Qige, eager to hear words of denial from his mouth.
But the man avoided her gaze:
"Perhaps, King Rong has other intentions, but..."
"What other intentions? Is it just to bully innocent people?"
Looking at the excited and angry Bai Muzhi, Xing Qige opened his mouth and didn't know what to say.
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"You are really crazy..."
Looking at the calm man in front of him, Cui Shuwang was so anxious that he was running around in circles: "Did you know that the restaurant was surrounded by people and the guests inside couldn't get out. The shopkeeper came to me crying several times and didn't know what to do.
What should I do?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Go to the shopkeeper. In the past few months, I have taken over this restaurant and asked the guards to escort the guests away." Xiao Yinhan said calmly, writing in his hand
But it didn't stop.
"Is this what I want to say?" Cui Shuwang became even more angry: "What I want to say is that you are so big just to believe a word. What if it is all a lie to you? What will you do? Your reputation
Do you still want it? Do you know how people are spreading rumors about you..."
"What if it's true?"
Xiao Yinhan stopped the man's excited mouth with just one sentence: "Tens of thousands of lives and my reputation... ha."
Cui Shuwang's throat felt like a ball of cotton was stuck, and all his retorts were blocked by the phrase "tens of thousands of lives."
Not one or two, but tens of thousands...
He suddenly didn't know how to persuade him.
If it were him, he would probably make the same choice.
The room became quiet, and Xiao Yinhan finally finished writing the last letter.
He raised his head: "If you are afraid, just go with them..."
"grass!"
He came back to his senses and punched the man on the shoulder: "Asshole! Who do you think I am? Am I the kind of person who would abandon my brothers and leave alone? Isn't it just that my reputation will be ruined? At worst, I will stay with you!"
"
After saying this, he suddenly felt relieved, and the boulder that had been weighing on his heart seemed to have been removed at this moment.
"But you kid is really unlucky. Even if this happens to you... I am also unlucky. What evil did I do in my previous life to meet you..."
Brother?
Xiao Yinhan looked at the man in front of him who was thinking casually, and felt a little dazed for a moment.
Until Cui Shuwang stretched out his hand and waved it in front of his eyes: "Hey, come to your senses. I support you, I support you, but those people outside don't!"
Thinking of these, he frowned again and looked outside: "There are more and more people, and if we don't restrain them, something will happen..."
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[...The male protagonist was surrounded by troubled people in the inn. Now he has a very bad reputation. If he doesn't handle it well, I'm afraid the plot of the original work will be advanced. ]
The system finished speaking worriedly, but after talking for a long time, Jiang Tang didn't respond at all.
After enduring it, I couldn't help it anymore: [Host, don't you say something? The male protagonist finally understood what you meant this time, and he obeyed the QAQ~]
Jiang Tang: "Oh,"
system:???
That's it?
【Host……】
The system wanted to say something more, but was interrupted by Jiang Tang: "There's no rush. If he can't handle this matter well, then he can just die."
Jiang Tang looked very calm when she said this. She thought about the person who usurped the throne and ascended the throne in the original work. Despite the instability of the people and internal and external troubles, he was still able to secure the throne and made Daliang the overlord. She really didn't panic in her heart.
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The system showed that he subconsciously wanted to refute, but suddenly understood something. He hesitated and tentatively spoke:
[Actually, host, you trust the male protagonist very much, right? 】
Jiang Tang ignored him this time.
If she says she won't take care of it, she really won't take care of it.
She was even a little curious about how far someone could do it in this situation.
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Xiao Yinhan has been "hiding" in the inn and never responded to the demands of the people outside.
The common people who were nervous and frightened at the beginning gradually became more courageous, and as the officers and soldiers began to take action, more and more people came here to "block" the culprit.
The entire street was closed because of his presence, for fear of getting into trouble. At the same time, under the instigation of thoughtful people, the onlookers became more and more irritable and angry, and some even began to dare to throw rotten eggs into the inn.
And for all this, the squires behind the scenes were very satisfied.
Thanks to their deliberate propaganda, people in villages and towns throughout Huai'an Prefecture knew that King Rong was going to "grab land" with the people. If the people didn't stand up, there would be no fields to farm in the future!
They were very satisfied with the actions of this group of "foolish people" and were ready to waste their time. When King Rong "realized his mistake", they would go to the governor's office to find the governor, who would personally come forward to make peace.
Let King Rong get out of here as soon as possible!
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At this time, there was also a quarrel without gunpowder in the governor's mansion:
"What are you waiting for, father? My people sent word that some people threw rotten eggs into the inn where King Rong was staying yesterday! Why didn't father let me take people to evacuate? Do you really want to see a conflict between the two sides?"
satisfied!"
Xing Qige was so excited that his body was shaking when he spoke.
Whether he killed King Rong and was injured in an accident in Huai'an, or whether the people clashed with officers and soldiers, this was not what he wanted to see.
But if his father doesn't say anything, he can't lead troops to stop it!
Xing Qige looked at his father in front of him, his eyes filled with deep disappointment.
The governor did not look at him, his back straight looking at the treetops outside the courtyard.
Is it because he doesn't want to stop it?
No, he wants it more than anyone else!
But not now,
Xing Jishi has been in Huai'an Prefecture for many years and knows the local situation better than anyone else. The local gentry is entrenched and the forces are intertwined. Even he has more than enough ambition but not enough power.
But this prince, who was rumored to have a very bad reputation, gave him hope for the first time that he might really be able to solve the long-standing abuses in Huai'an Mansion over the years.
In this matter, he could gamble with his official status. If he succeeds, he will be successful once and for all; if he fails, his reputation will be ruined.
But he was unwilling to involve his only son.
In addition, King Rong had requested it in advance, so no matter how Xing Qige argued with him, he did not agree to let him lead troops to evacuate.
"Where is that little official that day?"
Just when Xing Qige was about to sigh, his father finally spoke.
He was stunned for a moment before he realized what he was asking about. The petty official who "made such wild remarks" at his birthday party that day said that there would be floods in Huai'an and asked the governor to take precautions as soon as possible.
As soon as these words came out, everyone present laughed and mocked him for being so whimsical. Even he found it funny and wanted people to drive him away.
But who would have thought that such a person would first be noticed by his father, and then taken away by King Rong.
"He has been following King Rong. There is no news for the time being..."
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"Hey, today it's rotten eggs, what will it be tomorrow? You can actually tolerate this smell, Xiao Yinhan, I'm really impressed..."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Cui Shuwang's voice of joy in pain suddenly stopped. He looked at the girl wearing a silk hat and came in a hurry. He blocked it with one hand and his voice became colder: "
Stop! Who are you? Who allowed you to come here...Sister Bai? How did you get in?"
His coldness turned into surprise: "Didn't I tell you to stay in the Governor's Mansion? It's so dangerous here now, what if something happens to you? I knew that guy named Xing was unreliable, but I still believed in it...
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"I came here on my own, and it has nothing to do with Brother Xing."
Bai Muzhi interrupted him: "Where is Xiao Yinhan? I want to see him!"
The girl has firm eyes and a thin face. It can be seen that the turmoil of the past few days has affected her.
"He, he's busy..." Cui Shuwang was suddenly stuck. The guy said everything, but he didn't say what to do if Sister Bai came.
"Where are you busy? Is it in the room? Get out of the way!"
Bai Muzhi saw the half-open door at a glance, pushed Cui Shuwang open, and forced his way in:
"Xiao Yinhan, I know you are in there! Don't be a coward and stand up and speak! Are you really what they said, that you want to compete with the people for land? Are you still not a human being? You actually do such a thing
, are you worthy of the teachings of your teachers!"
"Hey, don't, don't say that, it's not what you think..."
Cui Shuwang hurriedly stopped Bai Muzhi, and when he saw the girl's red eyes, he felt helpless: "Don't you know what kind of person he is? No matter how bastard he is, he won't do it... Everything happens for a reason, you believe me!"
"what reason?"
Bai Muzhi turned to look at her, her red eyes seeming to say: I won't believe you unless you explain clearly!
Cui Shuwang sighed, looked at the door that had been silent, and then at the girl who was blocked by him: "Oh, let me tell you the truth, it's actually because..."
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[Alert! The reputation of the male protagonist has plummeted. If it continues to decline, it will affect subsequent development!]
A sharp alarm sounded in his mind, and Jiang Tang slowly opened his eyes: "Huh? What's wrong~"
The ending sound is lightly hooked, charming and sultry.