Huangfu is the capital of Huangzhou, one of the nine states in the Great Qian Dynasty. It is the main city of a state, so it is so important.
Once something goes wrong in Huangfu, it will often involve dozens or millions of people.
In particular, Huangzhou is bordered by the southern barbarian zone. The mountains and forests are full of miasma and evil beasts are entrenched. Therefore, the protection of the city walls of Huangzhou is crucial and is an important defense against evil beasts.
However, for their own selfish interests, these corrupt officials filled the city wall with these inferior bricks.
Even people like Li Changfeng were angry.
He never dared to say that he was a good person, but at least, no matter what, he was worthy of the people in his jurisdiction.
Including building Baishi City so indestructible, although the main purpose is to protect yourself, but it is not to protect the people in the city.
Otherwise, he could just build the city lord's palace to be impregnable, and there would be no need to drastically transform the entire White Rock City.
There is another important reason. Although he traveled through time and became the Ninth Prince of Daqian, in the final analysis, the soul in his body still came from an ordinary commoner in another world. Li Changfeng would naturally put himself on the common people's side.
It is precisely because of this that he has a greater sense of empathy for the common people.
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In anger, the bricks in his hand were crushed into a pile of powder. Li Changfeng stared at Wu Ziming coldly: "Master Wu, is this what you call a guarantee? Is this a city wall used to protect the people?"
Zhang Haihui watched from the side and was equally furious: "Wu Ziming, has your conscience been eaten by a dog? This is a city wall, and you actually dare to fill it with such dregs of bricks?"
Wu Ziming's face turned pale. He never expected that the Ninth Prince in front of him would not be afraid of Mr. Zhao, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, forcibly verifying it.
If it were any other time, he would not be afraid at all. Even if the Ninth Prince sent the relevant memorial to the capital, he would be able to intercept it with the help of the Minister of Civil Affairs, and there would be no way it would be delivered to His Majesty.
But the key thing is that His Majesty is now in the Huangfu Changqing Palace and there is no way to intercept him.
Although Emperor Qianwu never summoned Li Changfeng, Li Changfeng was the prince after all, and he just wanted to see him. Wouldn't Emperor Qianwu, his father, not accept him?
Wu Ziming was a smart man and knew that it was useless to quibble at this time. He immediately knelt on his knees and admitted his mistake: "Your Highness, the Ninth Prince, all of this is due to the poor supervision of the subordinates. I never expected that Chen Chun would dare to pass off inferior products and do this." The rubbish bricks were provided to the government to fill the city wall. These officials were not aware of this at the time, so please forgive me."
Chen Chun's expression on the side changed greatly. He could naturally tell that Master Wu was blaming all the faults on himself. How could he dare to admit it? When he was about to explain, he saw Master Wu secretly giving him a murderous look. He immediately I was shocked and quickly knelt down and kowtowed to apologize: "Your Highness, spare your life. It's all Xiaomin's fault and has nothing to do with Mr. Wu. I also ask Your Highness to give Xiaomin a chance to forgive. Xiaomin will replace all the defective bricks immediately." Replace with the best bricks for free.”
Li Changfeng sneered: "Wu Ziming, are you saying that all this has nothing to do with you?"
Wu Ziming said with guilt on his face: "Your Highness, how can these have nothing to do with this official? After all, I was the one who supervised the work in the past. No matter what, the subordinate was at fault. But I can swear to God that I didn't know about all this." , because every time the bricks were inspected, the bricks sent by Chen Chun were quite strong, so the official was also deceived by Chen Chun. I also asked your highness to forgive me. The official was willing to make meritorious service and lead people to renovate the ruined mansion. , and be sure to monitor every detail to the end, so that His Highness will not be disappointed."
Li Changfeng sneered. Wu Ziming was also smart and did not put all the blame on Chen Chun. Because he knew it was unrealistic, he continued to make moves to retreat in order to advance. He first said that he was also at fault, and then said that he was also the victim. The person was deceived by Chen Chun.
He also claimed that he was willing to lead people to take over the renovation project again and supervise the work thoroughly.
I have to admit that Wu Ziming used this trick of "retreating to advance" very skillfully.
When other people heard about it, they must have calmed down when they heard that Wu Ziming had the courage to admit his mistakes. Even if the punishment was not serious, they also felt that letting him supervise the repairs as a punishment was enough.
But Li Changfeng was a good person and had long seen through Wu Ziming's plan, and actually wanted to get involved in the renovation project again.
Once this renovation project is in Wu Ziming's hands, I'm afraid it will never be done again.
After all, how long can Emperor Qianwu stay in Huangfu?
Li Changfeng said indifferently: "There is still no need to pay for Mr. Wu, but there is a big problem in the repair project. Although the main fault is still with the kiln manager Chen Chun, Mr. Wu is also at fault for not supervising the work well. Fortunately, there has been no large-scale epidemic in recent years. Otherwise, once the city wall is lost, the people of Huangfu will face the threat of evil beasts, and even if Master Wu is killed by the nine tribes, he will not be able to make up for this serious sin."
"As for Mr. Wu's willingness to take the blame and meritorious service, since Mr. Wu has been failing to supervise the work over the years, there is no need for Mr. Wu to lead people to repair it again. After all, if you make a mistake the first time, you will make a mistake the second time."
"So, I think that if Mr. Wu is willing to take the blame and make meritorious service, he can provide funds for the repair project of Huang Mansion in the next two years. I believe Mr. Wu will have no problem."
When Wu Ziming heard this, his expression suddenly changed. Not only could he not be able to use Dai Zui's meritorious service to seize the renovation project again, but he would also have to pay for the renovation project cost for the next two years out of his own pocket, which amounted to one hundred thousand taels.
He immediately said: "Of course I am willing, but my annual salary is only a few hundred taels. I am really unable to provide the cost of repairing the ruined mansion. Please forgive me, Your Highness."
It is impossible to take money out of him again, not in this life.
"Really?" Li Changfeng said calmly, "In this case, I have no choice but to go back to the palace to see my father and tell him about this matter. Originally, I saw Lord Wu working hard for Da Qian for many years, and I wanted to do it for you. My father is hiding it, since Mr. Wu doesn’t have enough money and I am helpless, Mr. Wu is just asking for his own blessings.”
After that, he was going to take people to the capital city.
"Your Highness, wait!"
Wu Ziming spoke hurriedly, cold sweat falling from his forehead.
He did not expect that the Ninth Prince would actually tell His Majesty about this matter. With His Majesty's temper, knowing that he was not supervising the work on the Huangfu city wall well, he would be so angry that he might beheaded.
Facing Emperor Qianwu, the official minister was far away in the capital and could not save him at all.
Li Changfeng paused: "Master Wu, is there anything else you can do?"
Wu Ziming glanced at Chen Chun and could only grit his teeth and said: "Your Highness, I do not have that much money, but over the years, Chen Chun, as the kiln manager, made a big mistake this time on Chen Chun. Why not let Chen Chun do the same?" If you have done meritorious service, Chen Chun will be responsible for the repair costs of the ruined mansion in the next two years, Chen Chun, you think so."
How could Chen Chun dare to refuse? He trembled and said: "Your Highness, I am willing to shoulder the responsibility!"
Li Changfeng glanced at Chen Chun with pity. This guy was betrayed by Wu Ziming.
Since he had money to collect, Li Changfeng didn't want to meet Emperor Qianwu, so he naturally agreed: "Okay, I hope that within three days, Chen Chun, you can call over the repair costs for the next two years at once."
Before Chen Chun could speak, Li Changfeng strode away.