The grain in this warehouse could never be opened without the permission of the imperial court, so Yang Chaoying was in a bit of a dilemma at the moment.
He had sent a letter to the capital a few days ago and gave a general description of the situation in Hangtian Mansion. He had previously checked the condition of the river embankment and found that the river embankment looked solid on the outside, but there was a lot going on inside.
After the reinforcement of the river embankment was completed, the imperial court sent people from the Ministry of Works to inspect it. Why couldn't these people find out that there was a problem with the materials in the river embankment? Who would believe that there was nothing fishy in it?
Yang Chaoying only took office at the end of last year. He originally thought that since Hangtian Mansion was rich, he would be considered a good job.
He is not that pedantic person, who spent three years to clear the magistrate's office and paid one hundred thousand snowflakes of silver. He would not be so greedy, but he would not be so incorruptible. After all, who in this court would not extend his hand?
If he didn't reach out, he would look very strange.
But what he is worried and hesitant about now is the court's reinforcement of the river embankment this year, which is a major task not long after he took office.
Yang Chaoying was not familiar with the river embankment before, so now he found out that he was fooled by officials sent by the imperial court and his subordinates.
How could he know that these people were so audacious that they dared to covet even this kind of money?
Now that there is a problem with the river embankment, he has to walk around without food. When Yang Chaoying thought of this, his expression became even worse.
Even if this incident would implicate him, he would still have to report it. Otherwise, once the embankment breaks, he will be thrown into disgrace, and the life of the whole family will be at stake!
I hope that what he has done these days will be effective and that the embankment can withstand the surging river water.
"Sir! The imperial court has sent an imperial envoy, who has arrived at Changtian Mansion at this time. This is an urgent letter sent by the imperial envoy. Please read it quickly!"
A government servant stepped on the mud and walked quickly towards Yang Chaoying.
Yang Chaoying was shocked. The imperial envoy finally arrived. He quickly stepped forward to take the letter and quickly read through it.
But the more he read, the darker his expression became, and finally the hands holding the letter started to tremble.
He held the letter in his hand and told the government officials, "Hurry! Go back home quickly!"
Chen Zhao, who had changed his clothes and rested for most of the day, was standing in the study in the backyard of Yingnan Mansion.
Li Taixing, who was sitting at the top, frowned, and then said to Chen Zhao: "I have already written a letter to the imperial envoy sent by the imperial court about this matter. This matter is of great importance, and we must report it to the imperial envoy immediately. Only
When Qian Huichun committed suicide, why didn't you stop him?"
Li Taixing's eyes emitted a cold light, which shocked Chen Zhao.
"Reporting to Mr. Li, Mr. Qian has made up his mind. He tried his best to persuade Mr. Qian, but Mr. Qian remained indifferent. Finally, he took advantage of Mr. Li's negligence and threw himself over the cliff. This is indeed a dereliction of duty by Mr. Li. Please punish Mr. Li."
Chen Zhao suddenly felt bitter in his heart, and he couldn't blame him for this. Qian Huichun had a death wish, could he still stop a person who wanted to die?
Besides, since Qian Huichun chose to commit suicide, it must have been carefully considered. If he did not die, he would eventually be liquidated by the emperor, and the people would not let him go.
Why are the river embankments in other state capitals safe and sound, but theirs in Changtian Prefecture burst? The people don't know the reason. They only think that it was Qian Huichun's inaction that led to numerous casualties and the displacement of the surviving people.
Although it is not wrong to think so, because Qian Huichun did not prevent it early, it was indeed his incompetence, which is undeniable.
But how many other state officials in Linjiang can take precautions? Isn't it because they learned from the mistakes of Changtian Mansion that they began to strengthen their precautions?
No matter how Qian Huichun goes, this is a dead end. It would be better to commit suicide and apologize, and the emperor might be able to spare his surviving family members.
It's better to commit suicide than to be beheaded by the emperor, right?
Li Taixing snorted coldly, "I won't take care of your dereliction of duty, and the court will naturally punish you severely in the future."
Li Taixing was still waiting to talk, but he didn't want the steward outside the door to suddenly come in and report.
"Sir! This is an urgent letter from Mr. Hu."
"Bring it quickly!" Li Taixing heard that it was an urgent letter from Hu Maoshen, and he quickly sat up straight.
Chen Zhao felt uncomfortable at the moment, knowing that he would eventually be dismissed and investigated, but what he was worried about at the moment was not his own safety.
Several days had passed, and he didn't know what happened to his family. He thought about it and planned to leave for Changtian Mansion, doing his best for the people while looking for his family.
"What? Humph!" Li Taixing was furious as he pinched the letter in his hand. He slapped the desk with a sullen face, startling Chen Zhao who was deep in thought.
"It's really unreasonable! He, Hu Maoshen, is really well-calculated." When Li Taixing got angry, he called him by his name.
Hu Maoshen actually set his sights on their Ying Nan Mansion. How could he tolerate it? If he took over this matter, there would be constant trouble in the future.
No, absolutely not!
Li Taixing glanced at the frightened Chen Zhao and asked coldly: "Are you from Changtian Mansion?"
Chen Zhao nodded quickly, "Sir, that's right!"
"As a servant of the Changtianfu government office, if you run away when the flood comes, what crime should you do?" Li Taixing pointed at Chen Zhao and yelled angrily.
Chen Zhao's heart trembled. He didn't expect that Mrs. Li would suddenly attack. But how could he dare to be disrespectful at this moment?
He quickly and respectfully replied: "Sir! I am aware that I am guilty, and I am willing to rush to Changtian Mansion right now to make up for my mistakes."
Li Taihang was quite satisfied with Chen Zhao's knowledge. Now that Qian Huichun is dead, someone must take the blame for the Jiangdi incident.
Dead people can't talk, so it's perfect for taking the blame, but it's a bit difficult to really calculate.
Chen Zhao was originally Qian Huichun's confidant, so he should know some inside information, and perhaps this person could take advantage of it.
Li Taihang didn't intend to let Chen Zhao directly take the blame. After all, Chen Zhao was still a government servant and was not in the mainstream at all. He couldn't shoulder such a big banner. This matter must be done by Qian Huichun.
It had been planned before that Qian Huichun should take the blame, but Qian Huichun's suicide was beyond his expectation.
However, the presence of dead people does not hinder anything, and in fact makes things easier.
"Of course you are going to Changtian Mansion. You are a servant of Changtian Mansion. How can you be greedy for life and afraid of death?"
Li Taixing stroked his beard, but after a moment, an idea formed in his mind.
"Your Excellency values you so much. It's not an exaggeration to say that you are his confidant. Is this true as I said?"
Li Taixing looked at Chen Zhao with threatening eyes and a sneer on his lips.
Chen Zhao nodded hurriedly, "I can't call you a confidant, but Mr. Qian has some errands that I have sent to my subordinates to do."
His mind was spinning rapidly, and by now he could discern Li Taixing's meaning.