Chapter 305
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The Xi Dynasty, who had packed his bags, was about to leave, and as in the past, he walked quietly, and the prepared holy decree was to be issued when the courtiers were aware of it, and no one knew the whereabouts of his party at that time, so it was extremely convenient to act.
Before Mu Jinming left in the Xi Dynasty, he said that he would dig a secret passage from the Longhua Palace to the main hall of the Wing Palace, which would be more convenient to come and go, and prepare for himself to quietly leave the palace in the future.
Xi Chao didn't say anything, Mu Jinming didn't have one or two more secret passages in the palace at will, and the delicate work of secretly digging the secret passages took a long time, and it was estimated that it would be almost the same when he came back.
Xu Mian said goodbye to his father, and under his father's instructions, he got into the spacious carriage of the Yiwang, and traveled as the son of a family without being suspected.
Earlier in the court, hundreds of officials found out that the Wing King disappeared again, and he had not been in the court for three days, and he thought that the household department had added new manpower to worry about it, and the Wing King was always in charge, and he didn't want the situation to be weird, which was very different from what he expected.
The disappearance of the Wing King for no reason has long been taken for granted, no one can guess the reason why the Wing King does not show up, there is no shadow suddenly, all kinds of suspicions appear in the hearts of the hundred officials, and they don't have the heart to ask Prime Minister Ouyang Ye, from the past experience, it is found that the biological father of the Wing King does not even know the whereabouts of his daughter.
Ten days later, in the early court, Mu Jinming gave an unexpected answer in public about the matter of the Wing King, and the hundred officials were once again frightened by Yan Zòng because of the disappearance of the Wing King.
On behalf of the Son of Heaven, the Wing King inspected and supervised the duties. Feng Weiqin sent off a short time ago, and the courtiers were all blown up by the holy decree, and some were worried that the Wing King would get his handle, especially the filial piety offered by the local officials. Some are worried that if the candidates who go to various places meet the Wing King, they will be unlucky enough to do something that is not brainy, but it will be a bad dish.
Anything that has to do with the Winged King is definitely a thunderstorm, and if there is no sound, it is not the Winged King, and the events from the beginning to the present tell all the courtiers an indisputable fact, and the Winged King does not make a move, and a shot is absolutely lifeless, and the events including the Winged King are without exception. Why don't you make the courtiers frightened, wondering how good it is to stay in Beijing with dignity, and what to do when they run out without warning?
The Winged King, don't look at his age, but his mind is really unpredictable. As far as the courtiers judged that everything the Winged King did was like a whim, he couldn't grasp it at all, let alone analyze and deduce the incident, and secretly slandered how the Winged King was born with such a temperament. It's hard to figure out and it's hard to sleep.
In any case, the reminder must not be left behind. After the court, the courtiers who returned to the palace went straight to the study to write down important things and hand them over to their cronies to send out.
The Winged King walked silently, and it was difficult to find out where he was, and the courtiers all prayed that the time would come to bless them with peace and well.
How many corrupt officials can be caught in the south, where floods often occur and the funds allocated for the construction of the embankments continue unabated, but there is still no effective improvement?
In the south of the Jianghuai River, there is a lot of rain in summer and autumn, and the rain is too much, and the flash flood is flooded for thousands of miles, destroying the fields and dams, and the victims are not able to make a living.
No matter how it is managed, floods will wash away people's homes and flood farmland every year. As a result, the autumn harvest was destroyed, the people were displaced, and the casualties were immeasurable.
"Did you hear that? A Chincha lord was sent down from above, and it was rumored that it was for the sake of the embankment. The people gathered together and whispered.
"What's new about this, don't officials who go to Beijing come down every year, saying that they want to build a river embankment, and the silver is not spent, what will happen in the end, it's not that Yuan Zhaoyuan hasn't seen it?" The voice revealed a bit of dissatisfaction with the official master.
"I heard that this time is different, although those officials and masters also contributed in the past, they were not greedy for ink and silver behind their backs, and the embankment was only hastily repaired, and there was no reason in it." It's purely to fool the people and do superficial work.
"Alas, how can an official not be greedy, fortunately, he can reduce some taxes every year, otherwise how can he live." Without food, the few people in the family can't eat enough, where can they hand in their things.
"I've heard people say there's going to be a big move up there." One carefully lowered his voice.
"What a big move, it's nothing more than those pomp and circumstance, going through the motions, at the beginning, it was all about the sky, and in the end, it wasn't us ordinary people who suffered." The size of the dealer suffered, sometimes there were several droughts, when the water came to the drought, God couldn't even it, to give the people a way to live.
"This time the Qin mission is not small!" Someone said mysteriously, whetting people's appetite.
"What's the use of not being small, I think it's better to take advantage of this time to move to the city upstream for refuge, than to lose your family and property due to floods." Some people will move their families away when the flood is approaching, and then come back when the flood recedes, and the only way to avoid it is to avoid it.
"This is the case, it's a pity that my house was washed by the flood and I don't know how, and I have to take out the silver to repair it, when is it a head like this every year?" They are all about to turn white, and they can't solve the existing imminent problems.
"Don't talk about these things yet, I heard that this time the Qin is very bad, I think there is really hope for this time." Continue to buy Guan Zi and don't mention sad things.
"Oh, tell me about it." Curiosity was hooked, and many people followed the words.
"Wing King, do you know?" The man looked smug.
"The Winged King who won the battle?" How so? Many people wonder in their hearts that maybe they can really meet good luck.
"No, that's the one." The great achievements of the Wing King in the Great War to defend the country are still a topic that everyone talks about after dinner.
"There's really hope." A long-lost smile appeared on everyone's faces, and in their hearts, the Wing King was a capable person.
"That is, although the Wing King killed some, but those are the people who should be killed, it is really a great pleasure." I look forward to the arrival of the Wing King as soon as possible to deal with some corrupt officials and bullies.
"Then let's not go, let's see what the Winged King does. It's okay to take a handle, it's not. "There is a thin line in my heart.
"When will the Winged King arrive?" There are more than one or two people who are anxious, and they should arrive early to solve the problem early.
"Not only are we looking forward to it, but the people of Jianghuai are looking forward to it. About a day or two. "I can't give a specific time.
"That's good, that's good." Superfluous words can't express the mood at this time.
"There is hope, hope that the flood will be cured." Bankers are expected to have a bumper harvest.
"Not really." It's easy to get down to a big man with ability.
The arrival of the Xi Dynasty and his entourage led to the infinite hope of the people of Jianghuai, and many people who planned to move elsewhere decided to stay and see the situation when they heard the news.
When the Xichao and his entourage arrived at their destination, they refused the banquet of Jianghuai officials at all levels, and ordered Hongming to post a notice first, make a little washing and rice, and take people to the river embankment.
Officials at all levels wiped their cold sweat and followed, not to mention how worried they were. This murderous and unblinking wing king heard the rumors on his back straight, for fear that if he did something bad in the hands of this lord, he would not have time to cry.
The purpose of this visit was to inspect the embankment and track the annual payment. Properly solve the problem of approaching flood season.
As soon as the notice was posted on the wall, someone with good deeds came forward to take a look, and the good guy turned out to be a notice to recruit people.
"What's written on it?" Some illiterate people passed by and saw some onlookers and came forward to inquire about the situation.
"It's said that the embankment was repaired to recruit people." That's the general meaning, briefly explained.
"Huh. There was no such thing before. Is there a notice issued by the government? "If the government had taken care of it earlier, there would have been so much uncertainty in my heart.
"It seems to have the seal of the Wing King printed on it, not from the government." There is a familiar Yin Xin who stepped forward to take a closer look and found the problem, with a suspicious face.
"Which Wing King?" I didn't remember such a person for a while, and blurted out.
"Which one else can it be, of course, the hero who defeated the country." Extremely obedient to the Winged King's abilities.
"The Winged King, this is here?" So fast? It's a bit unexpected, but it's finally steady.
"This was just posted, I don't know what the Wing King is going to do?" Many people whispered and speculated.
The sound of a gong attracted the attention of many onlookers. They gathered to watch the excitement, and the whispers kept talking.
"Huh. Let's see if that one is the Winged King? Someone with sharp eyes noticed a young man in a brocade dress walking towards this side.
"You can't go wrong." The man standing in the back craned his neck to look forward.
"Look at those officials, why are their faces so ugly?" Suddenly, another voice came from the crowd to catch the eye.
"An official who hasn't done a few good things can not be afraid of the cold-faced Wing King, a typical thief with a weak heart." Someone gloated.
"Everyone, be quiet." Seeing that there were not a few people coming, Hong Ming raised his voice.
"See this notice, from today to start registration, all the family has strong labor can come here to sign up, the purpose is to let everyone participate in the construction of the embankment, the daily wage is thirty Wen, early in the morning to the end of tonight, a day a knot, three meals a day all-inclusive, please tell each other, there are peasant women who can cook can also sign up, to provide food for the people who repair the embankment, the same evening settlement of twenty Wen a day, the meal must be enough, not cut corners otherwise not a penny, since we intend to make a contribution to the hope to take it seriously, There is a cheating trick, once it is discovered, it will not be hired. ”
The words fell, for a time the people talked about it, it is a great good thing, clamoring to sign up, now into the summer do not need to be busy farming, some of the men in the family are to work in the city, how can such a great opportunity to make money be missed, thirty wen a day, can earn more than other helpers, a month and two months down is really a lot, if the daughter-in-law of the family also comes to help, a day can get fifty wen, it will take a few days to have a few taels, and the construction of the river embankment is to protect their family from the suffering of floods, how to count it is a profitable business, Everyone is gearing up to sign up.
"It's a good thing, if you have money to earn, you can personally build dikes and dams, so you can avoid the shoddy construction of the government, and this year's flood season may be able to pass safely." The people praised this great goodness.
"Okay, yes, is there a limit to this manpower?" If you have to report it quickly, you can only watch others make money by others if you are the first to do it.
As soon as the people around came back to their senses and hurriedly asked questions, they had to have a plan in their hearts.
"There is no limit to the number of people." Hongming replied, "Those who are physically fit can do it." ”
As soon as everyone heard this, their hearts fell, some people couldn't wait to ask where they could sign up, and some people hurried back to tell their families the good news.
Xi Chao watched from the sidelines. Signaling Hongming to continue, ignoring the officials who came up to talk to him, he had already instructed the guards to directly raid the officials' mansions. None of the officials present were clean, and there was not so much reason to talk about the work of raiding homes.
"Here's the place." When Hongming's words fell, he saw that Hongrui brought six tables and chairs, put pen, ink, paper and inkstone, two people at each table, one person was responsible for recording that the other was a doctor invited from the city, and the doctor had an extra red box on his hand.
"Everyone lined up in order, first to the right side to get the number after the doctor's pulse. You can receive your wages by matching the number, and then register your name on the left. Hongming explained to everyone.
Those who didn't leave or those who just came asked for the reason to find a nearby table to line up, and the onlookers no longer gathered in one place. Form an orderly six-column procession.
The name registration book has been drawn in accordance with the requirements of the Xi Dynasty, and there is a number on it, and the number of days of the name is clear.
A man sat on his right side and lowered his wrist, puzzled by this move, "Why do you still need to check your pulse?" ”
Some of the men in line were similarly suspicious. Prick up your ears and listen to the reason.
"See if there's anything wrong with your body. Don't really work at that time, and suddenly fall down and die, it's too late to regret it. "The doctor is from the Yan family and is an easy-going old man.
"That's a good feeling, if there is really something wrong, early detection and early treatment." The man's hearty laughter rang out.
"Yes, yes, I saved money for medical treatment." The people in the back were happy while agreeing.
"It's so thoughtful." The news reached the back, causing a fluctuation of the news.
After diagnosing the pulse, the person who is not seriously ill raises his hand to signal the right side to register, and the sick prescribe medicine. If it's not a big deal, you can also sign up, and if you can't do it, you have to exclude it. And I am advised not to give up my life for the sake of money, but not to do it yourself, and the rest of the family can do the same.
After registering the good name, the guard wrote a number on the man's right wrist and told the unknown man: "This is the number, and it is also a certificate of health, don't touch it and wait for it." ”
"It's not going to be washed off, is it? You have to sweat to work. "The man was a little worried, and he couldn't be careless about the issue of salary payment.
"You can't wash it off after it's dry, and I'll wash it off with your potion when the work is finished." This thing is similar to the woman's palace guard, and the guards are all secretly worried, Imperial Doctor Xu took this thing out, which scared many people, but fortunately, his own heart is strong.
"That's good." The man got up happily and left, and went home to report the good news.
"When will it start?" Someone couldn't help but ask curiously.
"The day after tomorrow officially started, we must first see how to recruit manpower, the river embankment also has to wait for the stone to be transported, everyone rest for two days to recuperate, and the future can be all strength work." The guards are single-minded, and the answers are not bad at all while recording.
"It's worth putting some effort into repairing the river embankment, as long as it resists the flood season." He spoke the hearts of the people.
"Everyone works together and works hard, but I'm afraid we won't be able to stop the flood." The people behind echoed in unison.
The people who came to sign up came in waves, until the evening sunset stopped to collect the stalls and go back.
The officials who were waiting in one place were not good to go back in advance, and seeing that the Yiwang had been tired all the way and had not stopped coming out to take charge, how could they dare to slack off.
During this period, the undead official stepped forward to probe the wind and invited the Wing King to the banquet, but was categorically rejected by the Xi Dynasty.
"With the money for the banquet, why don't you spare any effort." Dropping this sentence, Xichao took the master and left.
The officials were shocked into a cold sweat, and hurriedly ordered the little servant to go back to the house and take out the silver taels to salute tomorrow.
"My lord, how many taels of silver have been allocated by the household department?" Listening to the tone of the Wing King, it was a little strange, and the official had to think a little more.
But the repair of the river embankment is a big project, the money is naturally a lot, originally waiting for this year's appropriation to arrive, did not think that the king of the wing came in person and was ordered to be ordered by the Qin Cha had to rest the mind of fishing for oil and water. No one dares to make a mistake in front of the Winged King's decisive strength, and if you want to take the money, you have to save your life first.
Without waiting for everyone to discuss a countermeasure, how to fool the things he did under the nose of the Wing King, a neat team of people came to the front, without saying a word, and took people when they came up.
Officials, what is this for? Who are these people in front of you, why do you want to arrest yourself and whether there is a royal law!
The guards solved a group of officials who were full of brain fat and weak energy, and they were directly taken to the prison for first detention, and after the completion of the embankment repair, Han Fei's soul was sent back to his hometown.
Xi Chao and his entourage chartered the entire Fengyang Building located here, except for the ten people who stayed at the street gate to guard the prisoner, the rest happened to live, and there was a pile of looting income in the courtyard.
On the second day, the registration continued, and there were more people than the previous day, and this time there were many peasant women, who were in good shape.
Xichao left the matter to Hongming, and focused on the drawings of the original embankment, and asked a few experienced craftsmen to redesign it to be strong and durable.
The day of the appointment arrived, and a large number of participants gathered, waiting for the order to be issued and officially start work.
"Everyone, be quiet." Hong Ming spoke, "Line up according to the number on your wrist, in groups of fifty." ”
Everyone stood as requested, their eyes focused on the front, no one spoke, pricking up their ears to listen to what was next.
There are 14 groups of 700 people, and the guards are responsible for the leadership of each team, and each team is equipped with five people in case of emergency.
"Everyone listens to each team of 50 people, with five team leaders, if you have any questions, you can talk to the team leader, if you are unwell halfway, you can find the doctor at the time of registration to see a doctor, and in the evening settlement also look for the person who registered at the time of registration, listen to the instructions of the team leader, don't be brutal and not have a verbal fight with others." Show the rules to restrain excessive behavior.
The old dilapidated embankment had to be torn down and rebuilt, and it was effortless, and each team took tools and followed the leading soldiers to the divided area to work without their arms.
The weather is getting hotter, Xichao ordered people to put several large buckets of heat-relieving soup to avoid excessive dehydration and heat stroke, cool heat-relieving soup is enough, and the rest time is adjusted according to the weather conditions when it is too hot at noon, so as to reduce overwork and accidents.
"I heard my mouth say that one meal of meat in three days is prescribed." The man gossiped to his teammates, and his subordinates kept working.
"It's good, there's a break from the heat." Hear what you say, get to work faster.
"But no, I said it was a lunch break, and I thought I would work in the heat of the summer?" The conditions given are very popular.
"I can get paid every day, and I really hope that there will always be such a good job." In that way, the family does not have to worry about eating and drinking, and the children can go to school when they have money in hand.
"Yes, the Wing King is very thoughtful, let's do the right job, and we don't have to worry about the flood season after building a strong embankment." I finally saw hope.
"Yes, we have to be worthy of the Wing King, worthy of ourselves." The more he talked, the more motivated he became, as if he had inexhaustible strength in his body.
Everyone was full of energy, a scene of sweating like rain in full swing, and the guards were not idle, counting the stones and other things, pulling them back to the places under their jurisdiction in batches, and working according to the methods said by the experienced old craftsmen.
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