Volume III] Chapter 733 Trip to Chengdu 3——

Chapter 733 Trip to Chengdu 3

Yi Cheng made a bitter face, and asked: "Xianggong, if the villain is not careless, how can I speak in front of King Xu Jun?" He and Senator Zhang arrived last night, and they came out early this morning, and we didn't have time to prepare anything. ”

Zhao Kai was about to say more, and suddenly saw Yi Cheng's face l-happy s-, and said with his finger out: "I'm back, I'm back."

Looking back, I saw Xu Wei and Zhang Jun walking towards the hall. Because of the hot weather, both of them were sweating profusely, especially Xu Weixi's clothes were soaked with sweat, and he kept fanning with a fan in his hand.

Zhao Kai hurriedly put his head on his head, stepped forward quickly, and saluted: "The lower official has seen the king." ”

"Zhao Zhuan, oops, this Sichuan is really hot." The fan in Xu Wei's hand swayed non-stop.

"Yes, yes." Zhao Kai responded, and then turned to Zhang Jun, "Senator Zhang." ”

"Transporting each other." Zhang Jun replied with a smile.

Zhao Kai saw that both of them were too hot, so he said, "King, why don't you go down and ...... in the afternoon?"

Xu Wei shook his head again and again: "No, I just have something to talk to you about, sit inside?" ”

"Okay, the king, please, Senator Zhang, please." Zhao Kaidao. After that, I asked Yi Cheng N-ng to have some drinks to cool off. When the three of them arrived at Xu Wei's courtyard, they originally planned to enter the house, but Xu Wei saw that it was very cool under the tree in the courtyard, so he asked someone to bring tables and chairs, and sat down under the shade of the tree.

"It's really not for me to say, the weather in Sichuan, not everyone can get used to it, it's too hot." Xu Wei sighed.

Zhao Kai smiled, and Zhang Jun said in the mouth of a local: "King, it's only May, you wait until July and August to come again, then it's hot, sitting in the house, motionless, sweating like rain, Chengdu is okay, if you go to Hechuan, haha." ”

Xu Wei looked like he was admitting defeat, suddenly remembered something, and said with a smile: "Zhao Zhuan, I heard a lot of accusations against you in Xingyuan Mansion a few days ago. ”

Zhao Kai didn't mind this, and snorted: "The mouth grows on other people's bodies, say it." ”

"Still, today I heard a truthful statement. The owner of a liquor store said that Zhao Zhuan was a good official. When I asked what a good method was, he couldn't say anything specific, just one sentence, you have been to his store in person. Xu Wei said with a smile.

Zhao Kai said: "This is nothing. ”

"Zhao Zhuan is modest, based on this alone, using you as the Sichuan capital transfer envoy, Xu still has a vision." Xu Wei's words are equivalent to affirming Zhao Kai's achievements, in fact, he has always admired and even admired this person.

At this time, the people in the inn brought herbal tea, and a few of them felt more comfortable drinking it. Zhang Jun glanced at Zhao Kai and asked, "Transporting Xianggong, there is something that I feel a little strange about." Dawang and Zaixia arrived yesterday, and the Sichuan side was also notified in advance. Why was the first person to come to see you, but you didn't see the Chengdu prefect? ”

As is customary, Xu Wei was the chief executive of Sichuan and Shaanxi, and he came to Chengdu to inspect official business, and the local officials should go out of the city to greet him. It's okay if you don't have this, but today, as a local governor, the prefect of Chengdu is not L-sided, which is not polite.

Zhao Kai was speechless for a while, and said: "This, the lower officials don't know, the transfer department and the government have always been ......."

"I know." Xu Wei chuckled. "It's okay, forget it if you don't come, he doesn't have a lot on his face, I have to see him. The first thing I want to do when I come to Sichuan this time is to inspect the effectiveness of your implementation of several new laws. Secondly, I also want to see how the situation in Sichuan has been since the Great War. Although Shaanxi's reconstruction has progressed smoothly in recent years, it still has to rely on Sichuan's strength in many aspects. As the Chief Executive, it is time for me to come and go. ”

Zhao Kai listened and asked, "Dare to ask how the king's itinerary is arranged?" ”

"I had planned to stay in Chengdu for two days to meet with officials and local gentry. However, it seems that there is no need for this for the time being, and I will leave tomorrow to inspect the border areas, and the tea and horse affairs are related to defense and armaments, and there is no room for sloppiness. Xu Wei said.

Zhao Kai pondered for a moment and suggested: "Then the lower official suggests that the king go to the Yongkang Army, which is an important ground for horses in Sichuan and the Tubo people. ”

"Well, I was originally going to the Yongkang Army. By the way, the implementation of the wine law has been successful, but how about the tea law and salt law? Xu Wei asked.

"Back to the king, the implementation of the tea law is quite effective, and the salt law is not obvious for the time being. However, as of this month, Sichuan's financial resources this year have exceeded that of the same period last year. Zhao Kaidao.

Xu Wei likes to listen to this the most, and praised: "I am very relieved to have you as a housekeeper in Sichuan." I don't believe you ask Deyuan, I often say that Zhao Kai has enough confidence to manage money. ”

This sentence is said to be a considerable affirmation of Zhao Kai, but he didn't show a happy look when he heard it, he glanced at Xu Wei's expression, as if he wanted to say something, and as if he had some concerns. After that, Xu Wei and Zhang Jun talked and laughed, but he didn't listen to the content at all.

In the end, he still mustered up the courage and said: "King, there is a sentence that the lower officials have to say. ”

Seeing him so solemn, Xu Wei put away his smile and said, "It's okay for you to say something directly." ”

"In the past, the lower officials were ordered in difficult times. There is a war on the front line, and money is needed to fight a war, and the situation in Shaanxi is there, and there is nothing to be done, Sichuan can only provoke this responsibility. How much effort Shuzhong made and how many sacrifices he made for the War of Resistance, the lower officials did not say that the king also knew. Even in the past few years, there has not been a large-scale war like the recovery of the whole of Shaanxi, but the Western Army has been fighting non-stop, and this expenditure has always been borne by the Sichuan finances. At the same time, Sichuan has spared no effort to support the reconstruction of Shaanxi. ”

Xu Wei heard the words that he was about to elicit, and interrupted: "Zhao Zhuan, you might as well get to the point." ”

"Yes, the lower official, the lower official obeys the order." Zhao Kai still looked a little nervous. "What Xia Guan wants to say is that the people of Shu have exhausted their strength, and there is nothing to add. In the past few years, Xia Guan has thought about all the methods that can be thought of, and all the methods that can be changed, so that he can barely support the situation. The vast majority of the fiscal revenue is consumed by the army, and in other aspects, whether it is dredging rivers, building water conservancy, or even building bridges and paving roads, the lower officials can block it, and if they can't stop it, they will drag it, which is really ......."

Zhang Jun was very emotional when he saw him, and said from the side: "The difficulties of transporting the minister, the Xuanfu Disposal Division knows. ”

"It doesn't matter if I'm difficult, I'm used to being scolded anyway, it doesn't matter. But all walks of life in Sichuan are also in trouble...... It's okay to be expedient for a while, but the former Jin people always threaten Sichuan and Shaanxi, and we have no choice. But now, the people of the two places are looking forward to peace and contentment. But the Western Army is still fighting non-stop and burning money......"

When Xu Wei heard this, his face changed slightly: "Zhao Kai, pay attention to your words." ”

Zhao Kaiyi bowed his head: "Please forgive me, the king." ”

After a period of silence, Xu Wei sighed and stood up: "Actually, how can I not know your difficulties? I know what you mean, you think that the current situation is too peaceful, and the wartime finance that Sichuan and Shaanxi have been implementing, under high pressure, the people are a little breathless, right? ”

"Yes." Zhao Kai replied truthfully.

Xu Wei nodded: "I believe your words." Indeed, Sichuan sacrificed a lot for the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, not only to bear the financial burden, but also to transport materials and labor, and even to assist in the reconstruction of Shaanxi. Over the years, anyone will have an opinion. But I also want Sichuan to know that the reason why Shu was able to avoid catastrophe and that the real people attacked Shaanxi was nothing more than to seize Sichuan and rush to the south of the Yangtze River in a roundabout way. When it comes to sacrifice, Shaanxi is even bigger. Sichuan's money and grain, Shaanxi's fight is x-ng's life"

"At this point, the lower officials feel the same way, and they feel the same way." Zhao Kai admitted.

"Of course, I'm not saying you're wrong. I can't promise you anything now, and when I get back, the Xuanfu Disposal Division will discuss your opinion. Xu Wei said.

"King Xie." Zhao Kaidao.

Xu Wei paused, changed his smile and asked, "You went to the imperial court some time ago, didn't you really want to pick a pick?" ”

"The lower officials are trusted by the imperial court, and the king relies on them, which should not be like this. But to be honest, it was indeed a thankless errand to be in charge of Cao Si during this period. If there is a choice......" Zhao Kai did not finish.

Xu Wei encouraged: "It doesn't matter, what you think, just say it." ”

"If you have a choice, the lower officials are willing to get a prefecture and guard the pastor." Zhao Kai said earnestly.

Xu Wei listened, and asked half-jokingly and half-seriously: "Are you asking me for an official?" ”

"Xia Guan definitely didn't mean that." Zhao Kai changed his s-way.

"Haha, Zhao Zhuan is really a sincere gentleman." Xu Wei laughed. At that moment, after talking for a while, Zhao Kai said goodbye and left.

After he left, Zhang Jun said: "It's really not easy for him, he tries his best to open source, but he can't add it to the people, it's really hard to maintain, hard and thoughtful." Even so, it still can't please you, and Sichuan officials don't understand it. ”

"He's my shield, he's carrying the cauldron for me." Xu Wei said sincerely. "Deyuan, what do you think?"

"The king refers to ......," Zhang Jun asked.

"Zhao Kai's dispatch." Xu Weidao.

Xia Guan believed that it was his heartfelt words. Although the transfer envoy is respected and powerful, in this situation, being a Sichuan transfer envoy is indeed an offending business. He wanted to ask for a governor, and it was reasonable. Zhang Jun understands very well.

Xu Wei nodded: "Well, he has done enough." We can't always bully honest people, think about it, where is Sichuan suitable? ”

Zhang Jun knew the affairs of Sichuan best, thought about it, shook his head and said: "There are really no suitable ones in the provinces and states of Sichuan. Even if there is a shortage, it is all some poor and remote land, or it is a border place, should he be put in these places? ”

Xu Wei sat down again, and suddenly thought of a place: "How is Henan Mansion?" ”

"Henan Mansion is still recuperating since its recovery, but it is not an easy errand." Zhang Jun said.