Chapter 026: The Truth
"We are here this time for the flood control of the Phosphorus River, so we will call the Judge Shangtong, let's go to the Phosphorus River together." Although he was dissatisfied with the Song Governor's Mansion, Shang Qirui knew that the matter was urgent, and he didn't want to dwell on it at this time, so he directly said the point.
"The intention of the three highnesses to serve the people really moved the lower officials. But His Highness must be tired all the way, so let's rest first. The environment of Wucheng is blessed, and there are many things that cannot be eaten, eaten or played in other places, and His Royal Highness can slowly appreciate them. "The prefect of Song has been an official for many years, and he has a lot of experience when he speaks. In his opinion, the reason why Shang Qirui came to Wucheng in a hurry was just to make a good name and have a good time. Who would really think that there was a flood in Wucheng?
"His Royal Highness came to Wucheng from the capital day and night, do you really think that he is here to play?" Shang Qirui was furious, "With parents like you, no wonder Wucheng will ...... If there is a flood, do you know what the consequences are? Can you afford it? Even a hundred deaths are not enough to atone for your sins! ”
"Your Highness is angry, it is the lower official who is wrong, and the lower official immediately notified Wu Tong's judgment." Song Governor said in a panicked manner, and the hand hidden in the wide-sleeved robe had already clenched into a fist.
Wu Tong's sentence came quickly, this person looked very ordinary, but he was very eye-catching. Seeing that Governor Song's face was wrong, he didn't dare to say a word.
"Let's go." Shang Qirui was worried about the situation in the Phosphorus River and didn't say much to them.
The Phosphorus River runs through almost the entire Wucheng, and the more Shang Qirui looks along the Phosphorus River, the more ugly his face becomes.
"Let's go straight to Sanyuankou."
Governor Song and Wu Tongju glanced at each other, both a little surprised. Sanyuankou has the role of connecting the upper and lower in the phosphorus river, and if there is really a flood, Sanyuankou is the most likely place to go wrong. Unexpectedly, the three princes who were far away in the capital actually knew Sanyuankou.
"Hu Li, come and see the shape here." Shang Qirui greeted Hu Li as soon as he jumped off the horse.
Wu Tongju looked at the face of the Song Governor and followed.
"Your Highness, the situation is very strict. The river sand accumulation at the bottom of the river is very strict, and the embankment not only does not meet the standard, but also ...... Destruction of strict zhòng. As long as it rains heavily for several days, the dam will surely be washed away. If something goes wrong here, the farmland of the people downstream will be completely destroyed. Hu Li's face was solemn, when Shang Qirui found him in the capital, he also thought that Shang Qirui was just grandstanding. However, now that he has seen the situation on the ground, Hu Li understands that Shang Qirui is really too prescient. It is an urgent matter to recast the Sanyuankou embankment.
"Wu Tongju, this is in your charge, you can tell me your opinion." Shang Qirui turned his head and said to Wu Tong behind him.
Wu Tongju's face has already changed, although he is a general judge, to be honest, this is the first time he has seen the situation of Sanyuankou with his own eyes. Originally, the construction of dikes and dams was time-consuming, laborious, and costly, and not pleased. Everyone knows that Wucheng has a good climate and has always been smooth weather, who will spend money and energy to take care of these?
But now that the third prince is here in person, Wu Tongju wiped the beads of sweat on his face and said, "Mr. Hu is the person that His Royal Highness likes, what he said is very reasonable, and the lower officials agree very much." ”
Shang Qirui clenched his fists, took a deep breath, held back his anger, and said, "Then, the matter of rebuilding the embankment will be handed over to Lord Tongju?" ”
"No, Your Highness, Your Highness, listen to your subordinates." Wu Tong was in a hurry, "This rebuilding of the embankment is really, really ......."
"If you have any embarrassment, just say it, don't grind!"
"Yes, yes. Building a dam requires a lot of manpower and material resources, which ...... "Wu Tongju wiped his sweat again, and the third prince is simply deadly."
"Doesn't the imperial court allocate a large amount of silver every year to control the river? What have you done when you have taken the money? This is the river you manage? Shang Qirui pointed at Sanyuan and said angrily, "Now that His Royal Highness has not pursued your dereliction of duty, you are crying for poverty first?" ”
With that, he turned around and wanted to leave.
"Your Highness, Your Highness." Wu Tong knelt in front of Shang Qirui, "What His Highness said, the lower officials dare not say that it is wrong." But in fact, every year we can receive only a few hundred taels of silver for river management...... Your Highness, even if you kill the lower official immediately, the lower official will not be able to come up with so much silver. ”
Is this a threat? After a long time, Shang Qirui raised his hand and put it down, gritted his teeth and said, "Then you say, how much will it cost to build this embankment?" ”
"Mr. Hu is very familiar with this piece, His Highness can ask ...... Hu"
"You're the judge!" Shang Qirui didn't hold back in the end and kicked Wu Tongju.
"Conservative estimates, about, about two million taels of silver......" Wu Tongju wiped his sweat again, this time it was painful.
Two million taels! Shang Qirui was also stunned, he thought of everything, but he forgot about the silver! Even if you ask the emperor for instructions now, it's too late. Besides, I won't approve it even if I ask for instructions.
On the other side, Mrs. Zhuang, who was eager to go home, packed up her salute early in the morning. When the group walked outside the Wucheng Gate, it was still early. The dealer's subordinates waited outside the city gate early, and the group entered the city with great momentum. Mr. Zhuang and Mrs. Zhuang are also household names in Wucheng, and people greet them wherever they go.
"As if I'm afraid that no one knows that he is the richest man, such a big posture!" Poria muttered dissatisfiedly, Mrs. Zhuang was fine, and Master Zhuang's attitude along the way even saw the careless Poria. He was extremely dissatisfied.
"Cousin, isn't Wucheng known as spring all year round? Why does it still feel so hot? Mu Qingge was concerned about the weather in Wucheng.
"yes, this year is really a bit unusual. When I left, it wasn't that hot. Xia Yi was also a little annoyed, he kept saying that the climate in Wucheng was good, but now it was still the same heat, "Maybe it's just these days, right?" Maybe it will be fine in two days. The summer in Wucheng can't be hot for a long time. ”
Perverse? Mu Qingge didn't speak, but suddenly thought of Shang Qirui in his heart. According to her understanding, Shang Qirui is not the kind of person who will do useless work. So, Shang Qirui must come to Wucheng, does it mean that there will really be floods in Wucheng this year? The last time on the battlefield was also, Shi Jian's soldiers and horses retreated when they should not retreat. Everyone thought it was the other party's strategy, and Shang Qirui was sure that the other party really retreated, insisted on pursuing, and finally won a big victory and recovered Jincheng.
Even if he traveled back in time, because there is no record of the Dajin dynasty in history, he is not clear about what is about to happen.
Shang Qirui is so sure, is it because he also crossed? Traveling from another dynasty? Or rather, he is born again!
"Qin Gongzi, it's here." Mrs. Zhuang personally greeted Mu Qingge outside the carriage, and the people who watched it were dumbfounded, and suddenly a circle of people gathered around Mu Qingge.
"Let's take a look at the patient first."
Mrs. Zhuang's attitude towards Mu Qingge was the same as before, and she didn't change anything, and she liked her even more in her heart.
"Mother, you are tired of traveling, daughter-in-law take this son-in-law with you." It was Mrs. Zhuang's daughter-in-law, Zhuang Cheng, who spoke. Seeing that the doctor he brought back was a child, he was a little disappointed, and he didn't take Mu Qingge to heart. But on the face, he is still very respectful to Mu Qingge.
"No, I'll personally accompany Gongzi Qin." Mrs. Zhuang motioned for Zhuang Cheng to lead the way in front.
Zhuang Ze was only seven or eight years old, and the little man was lying on the bed, his face was pale, and it made people feel distressed when he looked at it.
Mu Qingge first checked Zhuang Ze's body, and was a little surprised: "Did you break your leg too?" ”
"Yes, it broke at that time, and many doctors said that it couldn't be cured, poor Ze'er ......" Zhuang Cheng covered his mouth and wept.
"It's not that ...... incurable"
Mu Qingge said as he took Zhuang Ze's pulse, but his expression changed.