The incident in Qingque Town served as a wake-up call to the wealthy gentry from all over Cangque County, and also gave them a better understanding of Xiao Muting, the new vassal king.
At the same time, Puyang Ruiyan made a rubbing of the route map of the ancient river and distributed it to various places, so that localities could conduct exploration first. Those who determined the location could be cleared and deployed first, which greatly improved the process of flood prevention and control in various places.
Officials from all over the country also saw clues from the Qingque Town incident. Only because of Sun Jizong's promotion, they also understood Xiao Muting's purpose and thoughts.
Some officials who were still holding a wait-and-see attitude have also made clear their direction. Some officials who originally wanted to live a casual life and want to evacuate after their term of office have taken further actions. In less than half a month, there are already resignations in various places.
There are more than thirty officials.
I thought I could save my life, but instead an "inspection team" headed by Xiao Yanyu, sent by Xiao Muting, came to conduct a "resignation" review of the officials who proposed to resign, combined with the clues provided by Feng Qingge from various places.
, checked item by item, and found out that the plans of these people who wanted to escape unscathed were in vain, and their lives may not be guaranteed.
Looking at the briefings sent back from various places, Xiao Muting smiled proudly.
Seeing his appearance, King Yi and King Baoqing both looked at each other and smiled.
Just from the appearance of these new terms, we can understand that this is probably the work of that clever little princess.
The Marquis of Yanyang couldn't help but ask: "Your Highness, as a result, there will be a lot of vacant official positions in various places. We should immediately select people to fill them."
Xiao Muting shook his head slightly: "I also learned about it, but found an interesting phenomenon. This is a common feature in cities in the south, but it is not found in our cities in the north, that is, multiple positions for one position."
"Multiple positions for one position?" The Marquis of Yanyang was confused at first, but after studying it carefully, he suddenly understood what it meant: "Why is this so?"
"It should be the idle positions that have been installed. There are many officials, but there are not so many positions. In order to accommodate these people, some more idle positions have been set up, which also have the function of supervision and supervision." Xiao Muting explained to him.
The Marquis of Yanyang nodded in understanding: "So that's it... Don't mention it, this kind of situation really doesn't exist in my original place, so... maybe it's because Jiangnan is rich... there are so many people, haha...
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"You really know how to say that this is not the way to use a large number of people. You know, how much more salary will be needed in this way, these are all expenses." Xiao Muting chuckled.
The Prince of Baoqing County snorted coldly: "These people are really good at spotting signs. When they see the wind blowing in the wrong direction, they want to run away. It depends on where they run this time. If they really can't explain clearly, their lives will be decided here."
"The little emperor still has a way. The appearance of this 'inspection team' was completely unexpected by them. They questioned them on several points and found out that everything they couldn't understand was problematic. They ate as much as they could and vomited out as much as they wanted. Even if they wanted to leave, they couldn't.
You have to go away in peace." King Yi also said very proudly.
Xiao Yanchun also smiled: "When I first met the little emperor's aunt, I thought she was obsessed with medical skills. Unexpectedly, she turned out to be a multi-talented person. The little emperor's uncle is really lucky."
The corners of Xiao Muting's mouth twitched upward: "She just can't sit still and only thinks about sharing my worries. She is studious on weekdays, but the ideas she comes up with are also very practical, aren't they."
"That's true." Prince Baoqing, Prince Yi and Marquis Yanyang agreed in unison.
Xiao Yanchun smiled again: "As I said before, if everyone works together, there is no need to worry about big things happening. Seeing this scene now, it also deeply touched my nephew. They are both vassal kings, but they implement them in different ways.
In fact, the scene you see is different.”
"Yanchun, if you feel comfortable staying here with the little emperor uncle, you can stay a little longer and relax yourself. Why do you have to make it so difficult for yourself... If the little emperor uncle doesn't want to help you, it is really inconvenient. If you
Your father is no longer here, and the little uncle can really help you. However, regarding what your father wants, I still advise you not to be impulsive, let alone reckless, otherwise, you will definitely become the laughing stock of the whole world, and
You may also be labeled as a rebel, which is not the result you want." Xiao Muting said seriously.
Xiao Yanchun immediately stood up and saluted him: "Uncle Emperor, my nephew has already figured it out. This matter needs to be considered in a long-term manner. It cannot be rushed. And as the Uncle Emperor said, don't be reckless. The main reason is that there is no evidence."
Xiao Muting nodded: "Proof, what is proof? Your imperial grandfather has passed away many years ago. Even if you open the coffin and conduct an autopsy now, nothing can be found. What's the use of having an oral confession? Oral confession is valid as long as it is acknowledged, not
It's worthless. Even if you really find the late emperor's edict that your father thought, what's the use? At this time, at that time, just because when the late emperor finally passed away, none of us were in front of him.
Everything was heard later, but the edict of succession in his hand is not fake, and there is really no proof."
Xiao Yanchun was pulled back to the chair by King Yi, and he sighed: "My nephew naturally understands, but my father just can't let go. When my grandfather was declared seriously ill, he asked to see him several times, but he was rejected.
Blocked outside the palace gate, I finally heard that the emperor's grandfather had passed away, and that it was also reported that he was the king of Rong at that time. This surprised his father even more. He also learned that during the period when the emperor's grandfather was ill, only one of the people in the palace was Prince Rong.
At the same time when the emperor's grandfather passed away, it was reported that many concubines in the palace, including the emperor's grandmother, had committed suicide for the emperor's grandfather. How could it not be suspected?"
Xiao Muting's eyes were gloomy and he stared at his hands on the table with an expressionless expression. Prince Baoqing looked at him worriedly and sighed.
This matter is heartbreaking for those members of the royal family who still have family ties. He and the late emperor are brothers, so their relationship is naturally very deep. Xiao Muting and the Prince of Literacy Xiao Mujian are the biological sons of the late emperor.
The feelings of close relatives, especially Xiao Muting, he was the most beloved and favored prince of the late emperor. He was young and willful, and he was fully favored by the late emperor. To say that he was the least surprising candidate for the throne,
Except for Xiao Muting, no one else thought, but Xiao Muyun, who was least expected, climbed up. It was inevitable to have doubts in his heart.
However, he still spoke: "Suspicions are just suspicions. Everyone has seen the edict of succession when the Holy Emperor ascended the throne, but some said it was fake. Even King Li pointed it out with doubts.
, but after getting confirmation, there is no evidence, and you accuse the emperor who has ascended the throne in public. This is a big crime. If you didn’t kill all your people, it was because he had granted God’s grace. Now, even if you say that you are going to break the heaven, he is still holding it in his hand.
It is also a real edict. What is its origin? Who can prove that King Li was too reckless, but he also saved his life. Now even if he wants to have some ideas, he must at least have a plan, otherwise, he will be taking advantage of others.
A bet of life."
The Marquis of Yanyang nodded slightly, agreeing with this statement.
Xiao Muting then raised his head and looked at Xiao Yanchun: "You are lucky enough to live here with me for a few more comfortable days. You have to attend King Yi's wedding before leaving. If you want to come again in the future, you can come by yourself. Don't leave again."
Doing some unsavory little tricks makes people suspicious and unhappy."
Xiao Yanchun grinned slightly and nodded: "My nephew understands."