In the winter of the fifth year of Qianyou, compared with previous years, the cold wave was unusually active, and the snow fell earlier, and the rain and snow fell in and out of Kaifeng, draping the city of Tokyo in a brilliant white gauze. Due to the rain and snow, the east and west cities, the city construction work, has been suspended, and the recruited people have basically been released and recuperated for the winter.

In the city, most of the time, tranquility is the main tone, and the subjects enjoy the rare tranquility of the year. In the Guogong Mansion, the black-faced imperial uncle Murong Yanchao listened to the report of the city construction bureaucrats.

"This god doesn't have long eyes, it's just cold, and the rain and snow don't stop, it's a big deal for me!" A pair of big hands, under the baking of charcoal, were reflected red, and Murong Yanchao scolded: "If there is no charcoal for heating, it will be difficult to survive in winter!" ”

"This is the charcoal sent by He Fuyin." The waiter's steward, who seemed to have received the benefits, took the opportunity to say.

"Huh! This surnamed He can be a man! I heard that this person, every winter, buys high-quality carbon stone from outside Beijing and sends it to high-ranking officials and nobles? Murong Yanchao asked.

The steward replied, "Exactly!" It's the first time in Fushang! ”

Murong Yanchao smiled: "This guy wants to bribe me!" This time he donated a lot of money and did his best, but when it reached the ears of the Son of Heaven, the old man was inevitably blamed again! ”

"Small, returned the charcoal?" The steward's face changed slightly, and he asked.

"Wouldn't it be more noticeable to use it and return it again! That's it, so be it! Murong Yanchao instructed: "But tell He Fuyin that this time the city is built, the things he is involved in, give the old man more caution, if something goes wrong, I can't spare him!" ”

"Yes!"

After giving the order, Murong Yanchao rubbed his hands and looked at the clerk, and said, "Where did you just say?" You continue! ”

"Yes!" The subordinates saluted and said: "If you want to start the project again, when the spring begins, the weather will warm up!" ”

"No, get through the 39s, before the beginning of spring, you have to move for me! In this way, I am sympathetic to the people's feelings! Murong Yan said strongly.

"The officials who have smuggled money and stole official materials have all been taken down, and they will be judged by Kaifeng Mansion!" The subordinate said.

Hearing this, Murong Yanchao immediately said: "For such moths and scum, it is an unforgivable crime, let the judge give me a severe punishment, and let the upper and lower officials be vigilant to me." ”

"Also, although the project is stopped, all the materials prepared outside the city, and the money and food that have been accumulated, must be taken care of by my good students, and I have to check the books from time to time! If something like this happens, don't blame me for being ruthless! Your Majesty will hand over the construction of the city to me, and you will have to repair the city for me, and whoever does my bad thing, I will make him regret his failure at the beginning, and he will regret it! ”

As he spoke, Murong Yanchao couldn't help muttering: "When have I ever been so honest!" These thieves, dare to do this, they are simply looking for death! ”

"The resettlement houses outside the city have all been built!" Murong Yanchao asked.

"Yufujun, a total of 500 homes have been built before and after, which is enough to accommodate 2,000 households! The second batch, which has been selected, is twenty miles south of Kaifeng City, to be built! "It's a priest's way.

"Hmm!" With a slight bow, Murong Yanchao asked: "The houses in the city need to be demolished and relocated, have they all been notified?" ”

"The government has issued a notice, but it ......"

"But what?"

"Many households on the street seem to be reluctant to move!"

"Humph!" Murong Yanchao suddenly snorted coldly: "The overhaul of the city and the reconstruction of the street market are the policies of the imperial court, how can such small people be allowed to rebel?" The government has built a courtyard outside the city, temporarily resettled, and there will be compensation in the future, which is already benevolent and righteous, what should be done? I see, it's these untouchables who have too much selfish desires and don't know the king's law! ”

"The prince of the palace is angry!" The subordinate official said: "The small people may miss their homes, and it is difficult to understand the general situation, but the government has soldiers to serve on errands, and when the matter comes, they have to move." It's just that there are a lot of eunuchs involved......"

Hearing this, Murong Yanchao was relieved, and said with a bit of arguity: "The Son of Heaven and the noble people, for the small people in the city, if they are not handled well and cause civil chaos, it will be a little troublesome. As for those eunuchs, it is easy to do, they eat the king, and dare to obstruct the plan of the city? I'd like to see who doesn't want his office! ”

Hearing Murong Yanchao say this, the subordinate officials also had to admit that there was some truth. At the same time, I can't help but feel in my heart that working under such a powerful person with a high status and a hard waist will indeed have a lot less trouble and confidence. Although Murong Yanchao is vulgar, many times, it is still quite useful.

"That's right!" Thinking of something, anger surged on Murong Yanchao's dark face: "What about the businessmen who broke the contract, how is the arrest situation?" ”

"There is news from Xuzhou Mansion, one of them fled back to the township, covered up his family wealth, and led his family to move to avoid the mountains and forests, and the government investigated it. Now he has been taken down by the Xuzhou commissioner and detained in Tokyo to ask for the crime! ”

"Huh! These merchants, greedy for money and profit, have accumulated so much money, grain and wealth, and they refused to allocate a little money for the imperial court, and they dared to run away from the contract! Did you escape? These people should all have their homes raided and their property confiscated! Murong Yanchao's mouth was full of hatred.

In this world, there have always been people who are blind and lustful. Before, Kaifeng Mansion raised money and grain for repairing the city, and the merchants were invited to pledge, and most of the people tried their best to raise money afterwards and donated according to the book. Even if there is a slight deficiency, he will take the initiative to postpone the time, and Murong Yanchao will also allow it.

However, there were three businessmen, I don't know if they had made an appointment, went to the industry, pretended to raise their lives, escaped from Tokyo, hid with their money, and repented. Such a prudent and unwise move naturally caused Murong Yan to be extremely angry, which was to sweep his face with Uncle Murong Huang, and it was simply a crime that could not be punished.

Subsequently, Murong Yanchao issued a government order to approve the arrest and assist in the local government. But these people, of course, were prepared and moved quickly.

"What about the two in Hebei?" Murong Yanchao asked again.

Shaking his head, he responded, "No news yet?" However, under the whole world, it is not the king's land, he helps the old and the young, and brings more family wealth, how can he hide for a long time! In their townships, prefectures and counties, there are arrest notices, and high bounties are set, and in time, there will be results! ”

Although he was a little unhappy about this result, Murong Yanchao suppressed his anger and said with a sigh: "These people don't know the current affairs. Originally, they only received a little money and food, and the imperial court would not treat them badly. Now, taking his own trouble, hiding in the people, he can lose all his family business, just right, he still needs money and food to repair the city!

Let people monitor and investigate the clans in Ershang Township, Hebei, and then reward high-ranking officials, I think there will be some gains! ”

"Yes!"

"These profiteers are just bad for my mood......" Obviously, as soon as he mentioned it, Murong Yanchao couldn't help but be angry.

"Organize these affairs into a document, and when I enter the palace, I should also pay tribute to the emperor!" Murong Yanchao yawned, leaned on the incense burner again, and commanded at the same time: "If there is nothing else, you can retreat first!" ”

bowed, and the subordinate officials showed a hint of hesitation on their faces, and said in a deep voice: "Fujun, there is another matter, the lower officials don't know whether to talk about it or not!" ”

"What should be said should not be said!" Murong Yanchao looked casual: "You have spoken, what is there to say!" ”

The subordinate officials said: "The lower officials also occasionally heard that the servants of the Ministry of Works, Chang Gong, took advantage of his power to accept benefits, and made it convenient for people in urban construction affairs. ”

Hearing the report, Murong Yanchao frowned, and couldn't help scolding: "Chang Si, this old greed, sacrificed 100,000 yuan, and I am not happy!" This is thinking of a way to make up for the loss! ”

"However, this matter is still a rumor, and it has not yet been confirmed!" The subordinate added.

"What kind of rumors, I don't think this matter can be faked, I often think about that old man, I don't know yet? He is greedy for money and stingy. Why was he transferred back to Tokyo and captured the Luzhou Festival, a lot of age, and he still doesn't know his own respect! Murong Yanchao said disdainfully.

"The prince of the mansion is wise!" licked a sentence and asked, "Dare to ask Fujun, how should I deal with this matter?" ”

After a little consideration, Murong Yanchao instructed: "Send someone to keep an eye on this matter first, investigate the situation clearly, keep the evidence, how to deal with it, I have to think again!" ”

"Yes!"

According to Murong Yanchao's temperament, Chang Si dared to fill his pockets under his nose and use the public for personal gain, especially when he Murong Mansion was rarely innocent, he had to knock on the door and question him with Chang Si's old man's clothes.

However, now Murong Yanchao's personality is indeed much more restrained, and he thinks a little more when he encounters problems. For the old generals and ministers of Hedong, there is an extra layer of consideration, but they will never allow him to damage his major affairs and ruin his political achievements.