Time is like flowing water, in the blink of an eye it is the middle of September, Hongqing's busyness has not been slightly reduced, every day is always from the sun rises until dark, even a respite time is rare, there is no side, just because the government affairs of a government are really complicated, not to mention the current autumn harvest must be stared at quickly, not to mention that the salt transport envoy Yamen from time to time there are a bunch of official documents sent over, that is, the upcoming agricultural season arrangements must also be prepared in advance, not to miss this opportunity to experience Hongqing has come up with a twelve-point spirit, everything is done with heart, and there is really a kind of masochistic excitement that takes suffering as pleasure.

Bitter is bitter, but Hongqing himself is happy in it, not for anything else, just because this kind of unique experience opportunity is too rare, missed this time, if you want to wait until the next time, then I don't know if it is the Year of the Monkey or the month of the horse, for this reason, Hongqing can be said to be fully devoted to official business, the results, naturally there are a lot, not only the harvest in summer and autumn is good, the taxes receivable have basically been collected, and the salt road is also advancing according to the pace that Hongqing preconceived, What makes Hongqing feel even more accomplished is that the dispute between the two Huai people and businessmen for water, which has not been solved for several dynasties, has also been resolved, and the dawn of the solution is just around the corner.

The salt river, the lifeline of the two Huai salt affairs, is the indispensable place of water for the government and salt merchants, and it is inevitable to build a dam to ensure that the river has enough water, but the problem is that the surrounding farmland also needs water, not only irrigation needs enough water sources, but also needs the outlet of flood discharge for drainage, so that the contradictions between farmers and businessmen are particularly acute, and there have been large-scale arms fights in all dynasties, and the court is also a headache for this, but it has never been able to find a solution for both benefits. It can only rely on violence to suppress the resistance of the peasants, the consequences of it, not to mention the great grievances of the people, just every year when the rain is sufficient, the two Huai areas will be a huge flood, huge losses, successive Yangzhou prefects have a headache for this matter, since Hongqing temporarily appointed Yangzhou prefect, there is no less to receive this aspect of the paper, most of the farmers complained to the salt merchants for the salt river and set up grass embankments without permission, for this reason, Hongqing made a special trip to the salt river several times, field survey several times, and made a special trip to the Beihe Governor Chen Qidong, His son Chen Hainan was seconded to Yangzhou in order to find a cure.

Chen Hainan inherited his father's teaching, in the water control has been immersed in many years, although the current official position is not high, but when it comes to the ability to control water, but is no longer under his father, only a few months to Yangzhou, has found a safe solution, that is the rolling dam - the salt river to navigate, the water level can not be lower than one zhang three, but higher than this water level, but it will be a waste, but the salt merchants in order to ensure navigation, but no matter what the specific situation is, all with grass dams to block the six tributaries on both sides of the salt river, so that the salt river water level is usually two zhang or soFor this reason, Chen Hainan after several explorations, put forward the concept of rolling dam, that is, each tributary can build a stone dam, the height is subject to one zhang five, once the water level is higher than one zhang five, it will flow out along the rolling dam, so that it can ensure the salt river water, and can ensure the needs of farmers for irrigation and drainage, it can be said to be the best of both worlds, of course, the way is a good way, but really want to go according to this line, But there is countless work to do, whether it is to mobilize the people or to formulate the construction period, it is a cumbersome matter, since the autumn harvest for most of the month, Hongqing is busy with Zhang Luo, no, the sky is already dark, Hongqing is still in the study with Chen Hainan on some details of the discussion endlessly.

"Little Lord Qi, Lord Ji is here."

Just when Hongqing and Chen Hainan were discussing, they saw Li Minxing striding out from behind the screen, rushing to Hongqing's side, and lowered his voice to report.

"Well, let's go."

Ji Huaijin's intention Hongqing knew in his heart, and he didn't hesitate, so he announced it straightforwardly.

"Little prince, the lower official will leave first, and let the lower official recalculate all the data, and then come to the clear."

Chen Hainan's ability and experience in water control may be slightly worse than his father, but in terms of being an official, he is obviously higher than his father.

"Well, then I'll bother Lord Chen, and Ben Baylor will discuss with you in detail the morning after tomorrow, and be sure to finalize the embankment plan as soon as possible, so as not to miss the construction period."

Seeing that Chen Hainan was so knowledgeable and knowledgeable, Hongqing glanced at him in his heart, but he didn't say anything to praise him, just gave him a gentle order.

"Yes, the subordinate should do his best."

Chen Hainan respectfully agreed, and after making a salute, he hurriedly withdrew from the study, and went to arrange for the recalculation data without mentioning it.

"Xiaguan knocks to see Lord Qincha."

Not long after Chen Hainan left, Ji Huaijin was accompanied by Li Minxing and walked in from outside.

"Excuse me, Lord Ji, please get up."

Hongqing has been busy all day today, and at this point, he can't help but feel a little tired, although he is in good spirits, but his voice can't help but reveal a sense of fatigue.

"Xie Qincha Lord Longen, Xia Guan has received a secret report from General Fang, then Chen Biao will have a big operation on the evening after tomorrow, and the specific trafficking of illicit salt is still uncertain, however, judging from the amount of salt collected by Liu Ba Nu recently, it should not be under 200,000 catties, in view of this, Xia Guan suggested that the net be closed."

Ji Huaijin's mood was obviously very excited, and as soon as he thanked him, he was already impatient to make some suggestions.

"Lord Ji, don't be in a hurry, sit down and say okay, come on, serve tea!"

Although Hongqing has been busy with local affairs these days, and even the salt envoy Yamen rarely goes, it does not mean that Hongqing is indifferent to the matter of salt affairs, in fact, on the contrary, he has already opened a big net, just waiting for the fish to swim into the net by themselves, as for the news reported by Ji Huaijin, in fact, Hongqing has already learned from different channels, even more detailed than Ji Huaijin knows, and he has long been prepared for relevant preparations, but for the sake of secrecy, he did not disclose it to Ji Huaijin. Seeing Ji Huaijin so nervous at this moment, Hongqing couldn't help laughing.

"Lord Qincha, without further ado, if you let those thieves get their hands on it, I'm afraid it will be delayed for a long time, if so, won't the hard work of months be in vain."

Ji Huaijin was very anxious, how could he be in the mood to taste tea, and as soon as the palace guards who were serving tea retreated, he was already anxious to speak again.

"Well, what is Ji-sama going to do?"

Although he already had a strategy in his chest, Hongqing didn't intend to say anything, he just nodded indifferently and asked casually.

"Back to Lord Qincha's words, in the past half a month, Chen Biao has already tested General Fang in many ways, and he has played several hands virtually, but he has never found out General Fang's flaws, and now, the thieves should have trusted the other general, even so, the lower officials thought that if General Fang took the thief, everyone would get the stolen goods on the spot."

Ji Huaijin is eager to make meritorious contributions, and secondly, he also wants to give Fang Wansheng, an old friend, a chance to get ahead, which makes Fang Wansheng praise in his words.

"Well, General Fang's loyalty, Ben Baylor can be trusted, but there are a lot of secret piles of the other party in his subordinates, once General Fang's head is exposed, but I am afraid that there is a risk of startling the snake, we must not guard against it, this matter Ben Baylor has other arrangements, Lord Ji just needs to inform General Fang, let him do everything as usual, it can be regarded as a great achievement, as for the rest of the matters, Ben Baylor has his own arrangements, Lord Ji just rest assured."

For Ji Huaijin's suggestion, Hongqing clearly expressed his disagreement, not to doubt Fang Wansheng's loyalty and ability, but to the salt patrol camp and even the entire Yangzhou, Huai'an two provinces of the green camp army can not be trusted, no side, Liu Ba Nu and others have been entrenched in Yangzhou for many years, and the wealth is strong, this Yangzhou near I don't know how many officers and soldiers were pulled into the water, once the news leaks, the consequences are not tricked, there is no other, Hongqing has little time left, it really can't withstand the delay, and it must be done in one battle, In order to ensure that this mission is complete, it is precisely because of this that Hongqing does not intend to make the whole plan come out, even if Ji Huaijin is now his loyal subordinate of Hongqing, what he is afraid of is the leakage of news.

"This ......, it's okay, then the lower official will arrange it."

Seeing that Hongqing's tone was extremely strict, Ji Huaijin didn't dare to ask more, and after obviously hesitating for a while, he gritted his teeth and agreed.

"Well, Lord Ji has passed on Ben Baylor's message, telling General Fang to be careful, don't leak the news, if this matter is successful, Ben Baylor will definitely not miss his great work, go."

In Hongqing's plan, Fang Wansheng, who guards the first pass, is a key point, and he must not be overlooked at the slightest, so Hongqing has to say a few more words.

"Yes, Xia Guan knows what to do."

As soon as he heard Hongqing say so cautiously, Ji Huaijin didn't dare to be careless, responded respectfully, and left.

"Someone!"

After Ji Huaijin went, Hongqing didn't move slightly, and after sitting silently behind the copywriter for a while, he raised his voice and snorted.

"The end will be."

Hearing the sound, Li Minxing, who had been waiting outside the study for a long time, didn't dare to delay a little, hurriedly walked into the room, bowed down, and answered the promise loudly.

"Minxing, you go to Xiba in person, and you must make sure that everything is safe the day after tomorrow."

Hongqing frowned and thought for a moment, and then commanded with a solemn expression.

"Wow!"

Although Hongqing didn't say exactly what the task was, Li Minxing understood it as soon as he heard it, so he didn't ask too much, so he hurriedly answered the promise, hurriedly exited the study, and went to arrange relevant matters without mentioning it.