Even if he thought about it in the worst way, Yuan Chonghuan couldn't have imagined that in just over a year, the various departments in Liaodong would accumulate so many problems, and if these problems could not be solved in time, let alone a decisive battle with Houjin, I am afraid that he would collapse.

Of course, Yuan Chonghuan could not allow Sun Chengzong and the Ningjin defense line carefully constructed by himself to collapse like this, so he had to change his original intention and carry out a comprehensive rectification of all departments in eastern Liaodong.

The truth is that within a few days, the pressure will come like a mountain. Yuan Chonghuan was persistent and tenaciously persevered.

A year has passed unconsciously, and on this day, he finally has a little leisure, and thinking about the hard work of this year, Yuan Chonghuan couldn't help but sigh.

He Kegang was excited, and said strangely: "After this year's rectification, the former Guanning Iron Cavalry has returned, but why does the superintendent sigh?" ”

Yuan Chonghuan said pessimistically: "You think so, I think too, but the emperor doesn't think so, what he wants is for us to quickly fight with Houjin and regain the lost ground in one fell swoop." ”

He Kegang thought about it and comforted: "We still have results, otherwise, even if we fight a decisive battle with Houjin, we may not be able to win, and the superintendent can explain it to the emperor." ”

Yuan Chonghuan said: "The emperor is a willful person, plus our original and new rivals created this year, keep slandering the emperor, even if the emperor has a promise, how can we know what he will think." More importantly, not only has the problem of food and salary not been solved, but the gap is getting bigger, we must open our mouth to the emperor, but how should this mouth be opened? “

Zu Dashou answered: "Actually, there is no need to open your mouth to the emperor, as long as Mao Wenlong is solved, all problems will be solved." “

Zhao Shujiao said: "This is also true, everyone knows that Mao Wenlong has not only asked the emperor for money and grain in his life over the years, but also intercepted merchant ships to collect taxes without authorization, and went out of the country to trade with the enemy without authorization, and he has made a lot of money and grain. “

He Kegang said: "What's even more infuriating is that when the inspector returned to Liaodong, not only did he not come to greet him, but he didn't even have a word of greeting except for the documents asking for money and food. And that's not all, according to sources, he has also recently publicly spread his opposition to the Inspector. “

Zu Dashou said: "Then what are you waiting for, solve him." “

Yuan Chonghuan said: "Don't worry, his place is different from other places, let's leave it for the time being." After speaking, seeing that Zu Dashou and the others were unconvinced, he said: "If you want to make it busy, you must first make it crazy, so let him be stunned first." ”

Zhao Shu taught: "You can't let him do anything, force him to pay money and food, what does he say?" ”

He Kegang sneered: "You don't know him too well, for him, except for a complete solution, any other tricks are useless." ”

Zu Dashou said: "You can't kill and you can't kill, you can't force and you can't force it, how can this be good?" ”

Yuan Chonghuan said: "There is always a way to govern him, don't care about him first, let's discuss, how to make up for the gap in money and food." ”

Zhao Shu taught: "How else can I make up for it? I can only open my mouth to the emperor. ”

Zu Dashou said: "How to speak?" News has long been spread in the capital, and the treasury is now empty. ”

He Kegang said: "In this way, I can only ask the emperor to solve it from the inside, there was such a precedent in the previous dynasty, and it is said that Zhou Hou is the most diligent and thrifty, and the internal money is sufficient." It's just that this is suspected of interfering in the emperor's family affairs, which is really inappropriate. ”

Zhao Shu taught: "What's wrong with this? We are not like those corrupt officials, we want to take it for ourselves, but to regain the lost territory for him. ”

Zu Dashou and He Kegang hurriedly echoed.

Yuan Chonghuan said: "It's not appropriate, but it's really impossible, but you might as well play it like this first." ”

He Kegang answered, but asked again: "Is it to play our results by the way?" ”

Yuan Chonghuan shook his head, and was about to speak, but when he saw the Chinese army hurriedly coming in, he saluted and said, "Inspector Qi, Mao Wenlong asks to see you." ”

How did he come here? It turned out that Mao Wenlong felt guilty after all, and he was paying attention to Yuan Chonghuan's movements all the time. Seeing that the impeachment book flew into the capital like snowflakes, Yuan Chonghuan was still safe and sound, Mao Wenlong didn't dare to slack off anymore, and hurriedly led a group of nephews over.

Yuan Chonghuan didn't know, and when he heard this, he was thinking: "What does he want to do?" Could it be that he wants to take the initiative to admit his mistake? Hmph, where would he have such a mind? So why is he? Whatever, if he comes and admits his mistakes, we will treat him well; If he has other purposes, let's deal with it according to the situation, and by the way, we will also knock him, and he may change. ”

After making up his mind, Yuan Chonghuan said: "But just go and write a recital, so that it will be played immediately, and Dashou and the teacher will go with the superintendent to welcome the guests." ”

He Kegang left in response, Zu Dashou and Zhao Shujiao looked unconvinced, and were about to speak, but saw that Yuan Chonghuan had taken the lead, so he reluctantly followed.

Mao Wenlong was anxious, and when he saw that Yuan Chonghuan actually led Zu Dashou and Zhao Shujiao to greet him in person, he couldn't help but think: "Hmph, it seems that Ben Shuai still has some weight, and he Yuan Chonghuan doesn't dare to underestimate us." ”

Thinking about it, his arrogance appeared again, but he deliberately turned to his children and nephews and scolded: "Things that don't have long eyes, why don't you come over and see the handsome?" After drinking and reprimanding, he pretended to be about to make a big salute.

Yuan Chonghuan was extremely disgusted, but he still hurriedly came over to support him, took his hand, and led them into the governor's mansion as if intimately, and ordered his entourage to serve tea.

Mao Wenlong stretched out his hand to take the tea in the hand of his entourage, put his nose close and sniffed it, but he didn't drink it, he kept looking up at the room, and said: "I have heard that the superintendent is diligent and thrifty, and when I see it today, if this is the case, Wenlong admires it in his heart." ”

Yuan Chonghuan tried hard to suppress the dissatisfaction in his heart, and said with a dry smile: "The position of your department is very important, and you don't dare to leave without permission, but Mao Shuai came here today, wouldn't it be just to praise the Inspector?" ”

"Of course not." Mao Wenlong said casually, but after speaking, he faintly felt that it was inappropriate, and hurriedly said: "I heard that the superintendent went to inspect the various departments, and Wenlong began to look forward to it, thinking that Wenlong could catch the wind and wash the dust for the superintendent on the island, and by the way, he also asked the superintendent for instructions." I didn't want the superintendent to go, Wenlong didn't dare to delay any longer, so he had to bring this group of unsuccessful people to come together. As he spoke, he pointed to his nephew.

Yuan Chonghuan let out an "oh" and said solemnly: "Mao Shuai has lived on the island for many years, it must be very hard, Chonghuan should have visited in person, and he didn't want to return to Liaodong after being riddled with all things, but he couldn't make the trip, and I hope Mao Shuai will be more considerate." ”

"Why is he always polite to us? Is he sincere? Hmph, whatever your reason, it's the right thing to do to get to our end. Otherwise, why is Lao Tzu talking so much nonsense to you? ”

Thinking secretly, Mao Wenlong had already changed into a Qi face, with tears in his eyes, he wiped his sleeves with a pretence, and even his voice trembled: "It's a shame that the superintendent still remembers our old Mao, and the sins that Lao Mao has suffered over the years will not be nagging with the superintendent. ”

"This old fox has finally revealed his true face, hum, and let you say, you have a thousand changes, I have certain rules waiting for you." Yuan Chonghuan thought secretly and said: "How many sins Mao Shuai has suffered, the world knows, and this supervisor knows even more, Mao Shuai doesn't need to be polite, just say it, it's all for the emperor, and this supervisor will do his best to help." ”

When Mao Wenlong heard him say this, he was no longer polite, and said: "The superintendent also knows that in recent years, Wenlong's headquarters has supported North Korea in the east and contained Houjin in the north, which can be regarded as contributing to the Ningjin defense line. Helplessly, there is a shortage of food and salary on the island, and the troops have been lucky to develop, and it is very difficult to get by. ”

Yuan Chonghuan smiled secretly and said: "Although Mao Shuai has lived on the island for a long time, presumably the news is not very closed, because the emperor is sympathetic to the situation and has reduced the industrial and commercial tax, and the treasury is also tight. Don't hide it from Mao Shuai, thanks to the emperor's favor, this can barely meet Liaodong's daily expenses. As for the gap in the past year, the superintendent has no plan and is preparing to borrow from Mao Shuai. ”

"Backwards? Hmph, there are no doors. Mao Wenlong thought secretly, didn't speak, and tried to let the disappointment envelop him.

But I heard Yuan Chonghuan say again: "No way, it's difficult!" However, Mao Shuai doesn't need to worry, the superintendent can't help with the salary, but he can help you with a way to ensure that your food and salary are enough. ”

Mao Wenlong was stunned for a moment, and said strangely: "What way?" ”

Yuan Chonghuan said: "This inspector will send you a food and salary assistant who is good at careful calculation, with his help, you will be able to make the best use of things, and Mao Shuai will be able to worry about it." ”

Mao Wenlong got up suddenly and said: "The superintendent should spare Wenlong, Wenlong has always been the most annoying to civil officials." ”

Yuan Chonghuan said stubbornly: "I'm afraid I can't do it, this is a regulation of the imperial court, doesn't Mao Shuai want to implement it?" ”

"Aren't you trying to mix sand into Lao Tzu's camp? Fuck, I want to be beautiful, hum, I don't talk to you. Mao Wenlong thought indignantly and said, "If the superintendent has no more teachings, Wenlong will not dare to delay too much, so he will leave." ”

Yuan Chonghuan didn't want him to dare to be so presumptuous, so he was also angry, and said coldly: "Let's go, don't send it." ”