Jiang Tingyuan showed no mercy, pointing out Wang Yue's suspicion of dereliction of duty, and even said later that Wang Yue's move was also a deception, and he didn't know what his intentions were.

If there is a naïve as he Jiang Tingyuan said, this Xijiang bursts the embankment and the Qinghe River overflows, how should Wang Yue deal with himself at that time? Even if they are killed, they will not be able to save the people of Li from suffering.

The words are earnest, and the sound falls to the ground.

Wang Yuesheng blushed, pointed at Jiang Tingyuan and reprimanded: "You, you are a little county official, you are alarmist here, and you are still wantonly slandering, and even cursing me for bursting the embankment of the great river and flooding, what is your intention!" ”

"Hahaha!" Jiang Tingyuan laughed, "Lord Wang actually asked me what my intentions were?" I, Jiang Ting, sat upright on a long journey, and everything I did was for the people of Qinghe, and the sun and the moon can be seen! If I have the slightest selfishness, I will be hit by five thunders, and I will not be able to die! ”

Such a solemn oath has sealed the road.

Jiang Tingyuan looked at Wang Yue and said with a smile: "Lord Wang, do you dare to make this oath?" ”

Wang Yue had a cold face and said in a deep voice, "Lord Jiang, as officials of the imperial court, you and I act in accordance with the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and it is because of Your Majesty's trust, and also because you and I have done practical things. If we can prove our merits by just swearing to the sky, wouldn't we have failed the emperor's grace? ”

Say something with certainty.

Han Wenjing just listened and didn't say a word.

Last night, Jiang Tingyuan told him how officials in Linchuan, and even Fengyang, Yudu and other places were corrupt and bent the law, and how they deceived their superiors and subordinates, demanded excessively, and even caused the people of Li to ignore them. He was indignant. books, I don't know how many, but they all sank into the sea, and he, Jiang Tingyuan, was reduced to a small county official in Qinghe County.

I thought that this life could only be like this, so I had already reined in Qinghe, but I didn't expect to wait for such an opportunity.

When he went to see Han Wenjing, Jiang Tingyuan was gambling. Bet that this Yong'an Hou still cares about the world and maintains his original intention.

At that time, Han Wenjing asked him: "Jiang Tingyuan, aren't you afraid, am I really the one who is in the same stream?" ”

Jiang Tingyuan said: "Don't be afraid." Even if it is, at most, it is just a loss of life, no big deal. ”

"Are you just taking your own life for such a thing?" Han Wenjing asked, "Have you ever thought at that time, if this Qinghe County is without you, what will the people do?" ”

"It's just a return to the way it was before I came." Jiang Tingyuan smiled and said, "I have been here for a short time, and I have not done anything good that the people praise, so I am no different from the previous officials." However, before I came, I thought that nothing would happen on this trip. ”

"Oh? So sure? Han Wenjing said curiously.

"Because you live in this Tongyuan inn and have a good time drinking with the shopkeeper, I have some confidence." Jiang Tingyuan's words were filled with recognition and admiration for the Tongyuan Inn.

It is actually people who identify and admire.

Hearing this, Han Wenjing asked with a little puzzlement: "Then you still say that you are gambling?" ”

"The human heart is unpredictable."

……

At this time, Han Wenjing was thinking about Jiang Tingyuan's four words: people's hearts are unpredictable.

It's really unpredictable. His dignified marquis was already standing here at this time, seeing all this with his own eyes, but he was still told that it was not a problem. Do you really have to wait for it to happen before you make amends?

Is it still useful to make amends?

At that point, what will happen to the farmland that has been washed away? What about the displaced people? How can we find comfort in the lives that have been lost as a result?

Isn't it too late for everything?

The river management carried out by the huge amount of money every year can only be exchanged for a piece of paper, telling that everything is as usual, there are no disasters and no disasters, and the country and the people are safe?

Jiang Tingyuan and Wang Yue are still arguing, and others behind him are supporting Wang Yue, denouncing Jiang Tingyuan not only exaggerated, but even erased the hard work of these many officials for the country and the people for many years.

If it were someone else, he would definitely be drowned by this mouthful of water, but Jiang Tingyuan's back became more and more straight, and his voice was as loud as a bell, which actually covered the momentum of these people.

It's called being right-minded.

Lu Yuan watched from the sidelines, originally wanting to help Jiang Tingyuan, but was stopped by Han Wenjing's eyes. Lu Yuan had doubts in his heart, but he knew that now was not the time, so he could only wait to see how things developed, and then guess what Han Wenjing's plans were.

Lu Yuan's tongue fights against the Confucians, and there is a faint tendency to gain the upper hand. He didn't stop until he was speechless until everyone was speechless. Finally, he added: "Be an official and be a citizen!" The people's livelihood is the responsibility of our parents. You can't leave anything to chance, and you can't turn a blind eye! If we can't benefit the people, what's the use of you and me! ”

was lucky and turned a blind eye, and eight words made these people red-faced. They looked at each other, but didn't know how to refute them.

There's no way, just now a group of people didn't win a single one, and if they talk now, it's simply humiliating.

They are all face-saving people, so they just cat.

While shrinking, they also looked at Han Wenjing's back, thinking that this Yong'an Hou should be a mediocre and playful leader, this Jiang Tingyuan almost pointed his nose and scolded his mother, how could he still bear it?

Could it be that this Yong'an Hou has long been an ape, and he doesn't know where to fly?

It looks like it's worried, but in fact, what you're thinking can't be known, right?

Thinking about it like this, I feel better.

Wang Yue was upset at this time. In Jiang Tingyuan's words, he has always borne the brunt. In the end, he was stepped on hard. With anger in his heart, he didn't know how to restrain himself, and said in a deep voice: "Since what Lord Jiang told is so the Tao, I think it is better to leave the matter of river management to Lord Jiang." Let me wait and see how this capable person does things. ”

Jiang Tingyuan did not shirk, but raised his head and said loudly: "If Lord Wang is willing, I, Jiang Tingyuan, should take over this errand." ”

"Good! Tomorrow I will go to the imperial court and implore me to hand over the matter of Linchuan's control of the river to Lord Chiang. I still hope that Master Jiang's ability to do things is as big as your mouth, and don't mistake the people, the society, and the people because of your incompetence. ”

Wang Yue's voice was very cold, like a warning, like a sarcasm, and more like a reminder of his next road, which was not easy to walk.

If you give up now, it's not too late.

Jiang Tingyuan was not as Wang Yue intended, and under his provocative gaze, he said indifferently: "I, Jiang Tingyuan, will not disgrace my life." ”

The sound is sonorous.

"I hope so." Wang Yue chuckled, and turned to Han Wenjing and said, "Master Hou, you also heard it, after the official returned to the court, he went to the imperial court, and handed over the matter of governance to Jiang Tingyuan and Lord Jiang, do you think it is feasible?" ”

Han Wenjing turned around, looked at Wang Yue who was bowing down, and asked, "Are you informing me, or are you asking for my opinion?" ”

"Since it is a confession, please show it to the marquis." Wang Yue bent down a few more degrees.

"That's it, so be it." After a while, Han Wenjing waved his hand and said.

The group then set off and headed north along the river.

"Let's go and have a look at the riverside." Han Wenjing said, clamping the horse's belly and letting the horse jog.

Jiang Tingyuan and Lu Yuan followed.

Wang Yue and the others were a little behind, and looked at Han Wenjing and the others who ran farther away, and couldn't help but talk.

"This Yong'an Hou is really worthy of the name, Lord Wang, you are like this, he can bear it?"

Wang Yue smiled at the corner of his mouth: "It's hard to say...... How can you and I understand such a person? You and I are just pawns, where to fall, how to fall, how to control us. Let's go and see, no matter how powerful he is, his opponent is not you and me. ”

"Lord Wang, what you said, we have really become pawns, and we don't know when we will lose our lives."

"With Lord Qiu's orders, you and I can just do it." After Wang Yue said that, he beckoned: "Hurry up, it's always behind, but it's about to be cleaned up." ”

I saw Wang Yue flick the whip, and suddenly the horse under the seat ran quickly, and the others hurriedly followed.

The mud flowers under the horse's hooves scattered in all directions.

Han Wenjing led the team and walked a long way along the Xijiang River before turning back. On the way back, Wang Yue arranged for people to take a shortcut, and rushed to the city in time for dark.

The group was at the gate of the city, Wang Yue drove his horse forward, and said to Han Wenjing: "Master Hou, my subordinates are quite familiar with this place, right?" If it weren't for him to lead the way, we would still be in the wilderness. Walking at night, and catching up with the mud after the rain, I'm afraid it's not easy to come back. ”

Han Wenjing smiled and said, "Yes, thanks to Lord Wang. I've been walking for a long time today, and I guess I'm tired, so let's go back and rest. The affairs of Lord Wang have also been arranged in advance, and since the promise has been made, do not procrastinate, so as not to cause other incidents. ”

Wang Yue arched his hand: "Yes, then the lower official will take the first step." ”

"Lord Wang, walk slowly." Han Wenjing said.

Soon, the group dispersed, leaving only Han Wenjing Luyuan and Jiang Tingyuan, as well as a few entourages.

Han Wenjing looked at Jiang Tingyuan and asked him, "Do you have confidence?" ”

Of course, Jiang Tingyuan knew that Han Wenjing was asking about river management. After a few years as an official, he certainly understands the difficulties. On the one hand, he really can't look past it, and on the other hand, he doesn't want tragedy to happen.

However, Han Wenjing asked......

Jiang Tingyuan shook his head and said frankly: "No." ”

"yes." Han Wenjing sighed, as if he knew that Jiang Tingyuan would answer like this. He said: "I'm afraid that if you can't even give an order, how can you talk about governance." It's not this river that needs to be managed. ”

Jiang Tingyuan was silent for a moment, and then arched his hand and said, "I will definitely do my best." ”

"The most important thing is to save your life." Han Wenjing stepped forward, patted Jiang Tingyuan's hand, and said, "You must know that this road will become more and more difficult. I don't want Da Zhou to lose such a pillar of talent as you. ”

"Yes!" Jiang Ting said from afar.

"Let's go back early." Han Wenjing left this sentence and called Lu Yuan away.

Back at the Tongyuan Inn, Han Wenjing begged Ah Fu for wine, and said melancholy: "Alas, what kind of marquis is it...... There is a weak heart, there is a weak heart. ”

Lu Yuan looked at Han Wenjing's appearance and persuaded: "You have enough things to worry about, how can you be comprehensive." You've done good enough. ”

"Is it enough?" Han Wenjing muttered, "It's not enough......"