Chapter 67: The Cause of the Hanging Pot
Lichen did not intend to go to the governor's yamen to pay a serious visit, but hid his figure and swaggered all the way through the gate of the yamen. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info
The plague does seem to have a great deterrent effect. Even the dignified governor of the yamen was no longer as angry as before. Except for the occasional hurried officials and sparse guards standing guard, the huge yamen was deserted. The dust divine sense swept through the entire governor's yamen, and then walked directly towards the signing room.
The signing room is an important place for official documents to be exchanged. It is often the most heavily guarded place except for the silver vault, and Lichen directly ignores the heavy guards at the door. Straight through the thick walls, I came to the governor's office. At this time, the governor was indeed still in his office room. But he was not counting the official documents, but discussing with his master how to "push the black pot".
This is normal, such a big thing has happened in a province, at least one government is not good for treatment, and the highest governor is derelict in his duties and incompetence. So many people have died, and there will be ghosts if no one impeaches and reports it. I just don't know why the government will act so slowly this time. The blockade of the four borders has not been delayed. Could it be that this lord is really not afraid of the court's criticism?
"Master, do you really want to send so much?" The Governor was visibly in pain.
"My lord, what time is it now? If you don't turn around with the middle of the court, not only the black yarn, but also the head can't be saved! Master Bai Fan persuaded him very hard.
"Hey~~ It turns out that the old man is just a passing god of wealth, but who is hard for this toss, who is busy for!" The governor simply closed his eyes, pushed the money box in front of him, and said, "Everything is going to trouble the master!" ”
"Don't worry! My lord, my subordinates have been following you for more than ten years. Don't you still trust your subordinates? "The master turned out to be in the money box, but he didn't take it and walk away immediately. Instead, he stayed at the table, found a chair and sat down, and continued the conversation he had just talked about.
"Hey~ I naturally trust you, but I regret it a little. At the beginning, you advised me to block the four borders as soon as possible and do my best to extinguish the plague. I also listened to other people's words in a moment. Let those gentry officials survive, thinking that they will be grateful to their officials. Unexpectedly, they all turned their faces and didn't recognize anyone. There is even a face to impeach the official. I don't know what to do? The governor slapped the table hatefully and said angrily.
The master couldn't help but roll his eyes when he heard the governor's words. I couldn't help but say, "My lord, you shouldn't have accepted that money." If you don't accept it, it's a favor, and if you accept it, it's no longer a favor, but a deal. After the two clearances, it is necessary to clear up the responsibilities and entrust others. Naturally, the pot should be pushed on the heads of adults. If you don't pull adults into the water, they will be blamed! ”
"Not the son of man, isn't it right for the official to take such a big risk to let them out of the city and receive a little benefit? The official is just sending his wife and children back to his hometown, isn't the official staying here now? Why don't you see them come back? On the contrary, he said that the official was ineffective, and that the official took the lead in fleeing. He also said that the official was corrupt and derelict in his duties. Don't want to be like themselves either. "The governor is talking! Lichen couldn't listen to it anymore. Secret Dao: The people of Guizhou have really been moldy for eight lifetimes with such a governor.
Dusty sleeves waved. The money box was taken right under the noses of these two. Then quickly leave. As for the governor and the master? It's not something to worry about.
As soon as Lichen walked out of the escort, the governor and master inside reacted, and a few roars came, and the entire yamen was in chaos.
Lichen smiled secretly in his heart, walked out of the governor's gate by himself, and returned directly to Mo Mo's house. As soon as Mo Mo saw the dust, he was immediately excited to kneel on the ground and kowtow to thank him. Lichen hurriedly took a few steps forward and grabbed Mo Mo and said, "It doesn't have to be like this, it doesn't have to be like this." It's just a matter of effort. Then he asked, "But Lady Zun has woken up?" ”
Mo Mo said gratefully: "It's still the Dao Chief's talisman that has come true, and the Dao Leader will just leave for a while." The has already woken up. I also drank a bowl of porridge and just fell asleep. The fever also subsided. It's really a loss to the Taoist this time. If not, I'm afraid it's really bad luck! ”
Lichen smiled and waved his hand and said, "Mrs. Zun, Jiren has his own natural appearance. Mo Gongzi said seriously. ”
When the two returned to the house, Lichen tentatively asked about some comments from the provincial officials. As a scholar, Mo Mo is also a member of the scholars. Naturally, it should be much better than the average person.
"Hehe" Hearing about Chen's question, Mo Mo couldn't help but smile bitterly, and said hatefully: "I don't know if the Taoist has ever heard of 'grabbing mud swallows, sharpening iron needles, scraping gold Buddha noodles and searching carefully, where to find it." Mosquitoes are slipped of fat in their abdomen, and egrets are cleaved with fine meat on their feet. The old gentleman started with this sentence. Almost all of the provincial officials were there. It's like a crow, and you can't even find a lighter color. One by one, they read the books of the sages in vain. The exploitation of the people is more fierce than the other, but the parents of the people are more incompetent than the other. I want to come, but if there is a little future, who will come to this poor place in the Han temple to be an official. If you can come here, the emperor is far away, and he doesn't report the hope of promotion, so he naturally does whatever he wants. ”
Unexpectedly, Mo Mo was still an angry young man, and he had already gritted his teeth when he talked about the officials of this province. I can't stand it anymore even if I read it. The reputation of the provincial officials can be imagined.
Lichen nodded, it seemed that what he saw and heard was really the same as he had speculated before. Then everything now depends on how Zhu Houzhao handles it.
That night, Lichen wrote two long letters, one to Yunhua, asking her about her recent situation. The other was forwarded to Zhu Houzhao. As the emperor, he has the obligation to give an explanation to the people of Guizhou. He also warned that if this continues, the southwest may be plagued by swords. When the letter was written, it was folded into two paper cranes. Blow gently. The paper crane immediately turned into two snow-white carrier pigeons, flapped their wings and disappeared into the vast night.
Early the next morning, Lichen came to Mo Mo and said, "Young Master Mo, are there any stores nearby?" ”
Mo Mo thought for a moment and smiled: "If you usually want to have a storefront, it may not be easy." But now, there are shops everywhere. The Taoist has all kinds of things. But I don't know what the Taoist wants the store to do. Is the Taoist still in business? ”
Lichen said with a smile: "Poor Dao wants to open a medicine house and do his best for the people of the city." ”
Hearing this, Mo Mo hurriedly bowed deeply and said: "The Taoist is merciful, and the students are very impressed." After thinking about it, he said: "It's just that the medicinal materials in the city are hard to find now. But the Taoist chief wants to cure the disease with runic water? Mo Mo immediately thought of Chen's bowl of magical potion yesterday.
Lichen shook his head and said: "Fu Gong is a mountain technique, which can save a hundred or a thousand people." But he can't save the world. In this world, there are a few more that can draw really useful talismans. On the contrary, it is even more exploited by charlatans. Poor roads can be cured without water. Moreover, Poor Dao happened to know a prescription, and he thought that he could save this plague. If it can be spread, it will also prevent future generations from suffering from malaria. ”
Hearing this, Mo Mo bowed again: "The students thanked the people of the city first, and grew up to be merciful." After thanking him, he asked, "I don't know what the Taoist needs besides the shop?" ”