On both sides of a river, a crowd of ants are busy against the rising sun.
Because they had three meals a day and some wages, as soon as the news about the water conservancy project spread, many people signed up to work.
Su Ziji, who had arrived early, saw a row of low wing rooms. As soon as he arrived, someone walked out quickly and hurriedly stepped forward and bowed: "Master Su!"
This person is Xi Patrol Inspector, a ninth-rank official, an archer with a patrol inspection point. He has the responsibility of patrol, has a heavy authority, and is controlled by the county magistrate where he is. At this time, he was transferred here to maintain public order.
"Well, has Mr. Qi been here today?"
Su Ziji went up to the river embankment, but saw that although there were migrant workers digging for water, the gongs patrolling the embankment were ringing unhurriedly, and from time to time, the sound of "It's all right-dang" came from the sound, and the patrolman apologized. Answer: "Master Magistrate, I haven't been here for several days. I heard that I am uneasy."
"Feeling uneasy?" Su Ziji was a little unconvinced. He walked along the embankment section by section without comment, checking on today's construction. When someone saw him and said hello, he nodded and responded.
But having a good temper does not mean being easy to fool. The Inspection Department has carried out many orders to fire those who do things half-heartedly and cheat. As for those who engage in corruption, they are directly detained and await punishment.
Yesterday, three petty officials were fired in a row. Today, Su Ziji came to see that everyone was doing their jobs honestly.
There is only a shallow water of less than two meters in the dried up river. Although it is a tributary, we can guess the situation of Panlong River and Panlong Lake from the situation here.
Once the flow is cut off and there is no rain for a long time, even Panlong Lake may dry up.
However, continuous heavy rains and drought have made people relax their vigilance, and many river banks are afraid that they will be washed away by overflowing water soon.
Looking up at the sky, there was still no sign of an approaching rainstorm, but Su Ziji believed that Long Nu would not talk nonsense.
"Yes, I heard that he suddenly became ill." Inspector Xi carefully looked at Su Ziji's face. Even if he was in the sixth grade, he could not offend him.
"Really?" Su Ziji smiled. Qi Hongxin was a little worried at first. Although he delegated power to Su Ziji, he was also worried that Su Ziji would be reluctant to directly lead a big project because he was still young.
But I was worried at first, and finally let go after seeing everything was in order.
After that, Qi Hongxin rarely appeared in front of Su Ziji.
Although the two of them did not avoid each other deliberately, as long as they were busy with their own affairs and worked late every day, they rarely had the chance to meet each other.
To be honest, Su Ziji also had some grudges about what happened last time. It would be crazy for this person to treat him like this as an official.
"I'm sick, or embarrassed, so I'm looking for some excuse?" Su Ziji just thought, and another clerk came to report, and at the same time he handed over the account book.
"Sir, we only have enough food for three days."
After Su Ziji read it carefully, he waved his pen: "Take this note and go to the grain depot to pick up fifty shi of rice."
After the little official ran away, someone asked for instructions about the lack of materials for water conservancy construction. Su Ziji also asked them one by one and solved the problem.
It can be said that although people here are not working, they still have to come to him to make the final decision on all kinds of trivial matters.
When it comes to money, food, materials, manpower and material resources, even if they are broken down, the people below can handle it themselves, even Cen Rubai can handle it, but when it comes to summarizing it, Su Ziji, the prime minister, is the one who mainly makes the decision. After all, he is the one in charge. As the official responsible for this project, others will only believe him, but not Cen Rubai, a disciple.
For this reason, Su Ziji has been staying at the construction site recently and built an office shed not far away. Seeing that nothing was going on for the time being, he returned to the office shed, sat on a chair, and took it from Cen Rubai.
He took a cup and took a sip of tea.
"Xi Inspection, although the project is not big, there are still 5,000 people involved. You have helped manage it in an orderly manner, and I have gained a lot of knowledge. I will give you more advice in the future."
"No, sir..." Inspector Xi swallowed the words immediately, and took a peek at Su Ziji's face: "No, it's my honor to be able to present my humble opinion to you, sir."
Seeing Su Ziji's expression turn for the better, Inspector Xi couldn't help but wipe his sweat, you bastard, how could there be such a superior?
It is said that if you are more modest and reply "How dare I give you advice," he will not only dislike it, but will also become angry and critical. If you reply like this now, he will be happy.
This really made Inspector Xi feel a little chilly for no apparent reason. Seeing that he was speechless, he quickly retreated.
Su Ziji closed his eyes and exhaled softly. Su Ziji was thinking at this time, but it was not about construction. Cen Rubai could just keep an eye on these things, and there was a water conservancy plan, so he had nothing to worry about.
"Qi Hongxin, what should I do with you?" After drinking the tea in one sip, Su Ziji put down the cup, got up and walked to the table not far away. The Four Treasures of the Study here are ready-made and can be used as soon as you pick up a pen.
He spread out a piece of paper, took up a pen and wrote the words "drill holes in porcelain bottles" on it, thoughtfully.
"If you want to accuse someone, why bother?"
"Besides, Qi Hongxin is really at fault. If nothing else, he has exceeded his authority by killing fifty-three people."
"Using 6,000 taels of provincial silver to deal with disasters is also an excuse when the imperial court expressly prohibits misappropriation."
Su Ziji lowered his eyes and saw the shadow of half a piece of rosewood rising up: "[The Way of Government] Level 5 50, 3895/5000"
This period of rapid progress, it is not just about handling official affairs, each one has 3 or 4 experience points, but more importantly, it is asking people around, even minor officials.
"The petty officials are the most cunning, but the practical experience gained should not be underestimated."
"One of them is-drilling holes in porcelain bottles."
This was a power trick that made even Su Ziji's hair stand on end.
The meaning of drilling holes in a porcelain bottle is that it is not necessary to arrest people for major crimes, capital crimes, or controversial crimes, but for those crimes that are actually implemented.
If nothing else, just misappropriate six thousand taels of provincial silver. Regardless of whether it was for disaster relief or not, misappropriation when the imperial court expressly prohibits misappropriation is a crime in itself.
As long as he clings to Qi Hongxin, no matter how Qi Hongxin tries to defend himself, he will not ask or listen. He will only ask: "Did you misappropriate illegally?"
"If so, are the laws of the imperial court child's play?"
No matter how small the crime is, once it is implemented, you can justifiably blame it. It is like a perfect porcelain vase. Once a hole is drilled, it cracks and water seeps. It is no longer indestructible and becomes a "sinner".
", "bad porcelain", you can do whatever you want at that time.
"It's just that Qi Hongxin's porcelain, although it appears to be intact on the outside, is actually broken inside. It is full of troubles left by offending people. Once it gets into trouble and loses its upright official, this talisman of a good official will be eaten by thousands of snakes.
Not to mention returning to my hometown for retirement, even my head and children are not guaranteed."
"Do I want to destroy Qi Hongxinman's family?"
Su Ziji stared at it for a moment, then rubbed it with his hands, and paced back and forth in the shed.