From the beginning of the third and seventh masters, they can see the displaced people fleeing the famine along the road. The two of them became faster and faster. When the eldest brother returned to Beijing from Chengde and rushed from the capital to meet them, the third and seventh masters had already been in Henan for three days.

"Third brother, seventh brother, how is the situation?" The eldest brother came by order, and he didn't dare to slack off in the slightest.

"My seventh brother and I were checking the situation along the road and asked about some of the displaced people. The drought began around June. The disaster was not serious, and although it had not rained, the water in the streams and rivers had not yet dried up. The people ran a little farther and could still pick up water, so they persevered. But far water could not quench the thirst of the near, the land was still dry and cracked, and the crops died in patches. When all the grain stocks were eaten, the people asked the officials to open warehouses and release grain for disaster relief. However, the officials insisted on refusing to open a warehouse to release grain on the grounds that they had not received a reply from the imperial court. So everyone had to flee for safety. "The third master said.

"But the DPRK and China have not received any hints of a disaster here." Big Brother frowned.

"So to illustrate the point, it is the officials here who are lying to the people. Deceive the upper and lower levels. The Seventh Master said with a calm face.

"Big brother, you came from the capital to bring the will of the emperor. What are the powers and restrictions of our investigation here? The third master asked.

"I came with a purpose. Huang Ama said that once we can find out the conclusive evidence, we can dismiss and detain local officials on the spot! Big Brother said.

"That's the permission of the Chincha?" The third master asked.

Big Brother nodded.

"That's good! With the will of the Emperor Ama, it is easy to do things. Now that the eldest brother is here, my seventh brother and I are more down-to-earth. "The third master said.

has been cold by Kangxi for many years, this time it is rare to have the opportunity to come out on an errand, and he was told by Sanfujin for a long time before going out. So this can speak much more sensibly than before.

"Let's split the three of us into two groups. On the bright side, I will come forward and speak with the will of the emperor. The two of you still came from the shadows, and went out on patrol in micro-suits. One bright and one dark investigation, I don't believe that I can't find out the fame. Big Brother said.

"Big brother, this method is good. My seventh brother and I also discussed the same thing on the road. Now that the eldest brother has the will of the emperor, it is even more justifiable. "The third master said.

After saying this, the three of them divided into two ways.

Kaifeng is the seat of the Henan Governor's Office. The eldest brother went directly to the mansion. The third and seventh masters dressed up as passing merchants and stayed in a slightly old inn on the street.

The arrival of the eldest brother was very shocked! According to his news, Kangxi should still be in Chengde at this time. and bring the eldest brother, the prince and others together. Although there are several princes left in the capital, the one who can really make up his mind is the fourth master.

"It's a rare guest to come from afar!" After a short period of shock, the governor of Henan quickly entertained the eldest brother with a smile on his face.

The name Ochitose has become popular in the past two years. Because the eldest brother occupies a long position, and has great military achievements, he has a tendency to compete with the prince.

"The lord came by the will of Emperor Ama." The eldest brother got straight to the point and didn't detour at all.

As soon as he heard that it was Kangxi's will, a trace of panic flashed in the eyes of the governor of Henan. But to be a big member of one party, the psychological quality is obviously not so bad that it will be exposed immediately.

He restrained his smile and knelt down very seriously, looking like he had accepted the order.

"Lord Yu quickly got up and spoke. This will is for the Lord, not for you. Big Brother said unhurriedly.

The look on the face of Lord Yu of Henan was a little embarrassed, and he hurriedly stood up and said, "I don't know what the Great Chitose decree is doing to the lower officials?" ”

"Let's look into something." The eldest brother said with a smile.

This Lord Yu was so calm that a smile appeared on his face, and he said, "It turned out to be investigating things." Then the lower official will arrange a place for Da Chitose to live first. You've worked hard all the way, so let's rest and rest today. Ming'er sent a few more capable subordinates to assist Da Chitose. ”

"Didn't Lord Yu ask Master if he came to check on something?" The eldest brother glanced at him.

Master Yu bowed slightly, and said with a smile: "The lower officials don't dare to inquire blindly. If Da Chitose wants the lower officials to know, he will naturally talk to the lower officials. ”

"Oh, really?" The eldest brother smiled and said, "Lord Yu doesn't know what the master wants to check, so he lends someone to the master, doesn't he want to take the opportunity to find out the news?" ”

Lord Yu waved his hand again and again, and said, "Xia Guan definitely didn't mean this!" If the big Chitose doesn't need it, the lower officials don't send people. ”

"What are you panicking about!" The eldest brother knocked on the armrest of the chair with one hand and said, "Ye just said that." You know what you want. If you need to, you can cooperate. ”

"The lower officials must cooperate!" Lord Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"So be it. The master is also tired, so prepare some hot water for the master first, and the master wants to bathe and change clothes. The official road is gray, and the master can't see it! The eldest brother looked down at himself in disgust.

"Da Chitose wait a minute, the lower official will ask someone to arrange it. You start with a cup of tea. For dinner, the lower officials called all the people from the government to pick up the wind for Dachitose. Lord Yu hurriedly smiled.

The eldest brother raised his hand and said, "No." Just send it to the grandfather's room. It doesn't have to be too much, two or three side dishes, just make it simple. ”

"Yes, yes, Xiaguan understands." Lord Yu nodded busily.

With a cup of tea, Lord Yu arranged all the things for the eldest brother's stay. He packed up a room in the guest room of the governor's yamen and came out.

The big brother is full of style. After bathing, he went into the house and never came out. Dinner is also eaten and people go in to collect it.

Lord Yu couldn't figure out what he was about. After seeing that the lights in the eldest brother's room were all extinguished, he dared to call his master, staff and others to the study to discuss.

"Could it be that the drought is known to Kyosato? Otherwise, how could the eldest brother come to us from Chengde with the emperor's will? "That's what Lord Yu is most worried about.

"I heard that a lot of homeless people have run out. Adults should still lock down the city. Master said.

When things began to develop in an uncontrollable direction, the master proposed to seal the city, so that no one would escape and leak the news. But Lord Yu hesitated. Because lockdowns without warning can also attract the attention of others.

"It's too late to say that." Master Yu said irritably: "What the official wants now is how to hide this matter under the nose of Da Chitose." I don't know if he knew something on the way here. ”

"My lord, I'm afraid we can't hide this." Master said.