It is said that in the previous life, Zhao Guanjia had also watched a lot of classic childhood TV series, and knew that there were few things to do in the construction of the Yellow River embankment, so he sent several imperial history supervisors.

I don't want you to be as honest as water, you can do things well for me, and at the same time, you can get by.

But this time the incident was so big, and it really exceeded his expectations.

If Shaun and the others did not lie, and the corruption of the embankment on the road from Jinan to the mouth of the Yellow River alone reached one million yuan, then in the past three years, the imperial court and his Zhao official family have invested five million taels of silver alone, and how much has been embezzled or wasted, and how much has it really been used to control the river?

What is even more unacceptable to the Zhao official family is that if the people of Jingdong and Lianglu are affected or even killed in large numbers because of this, and they are only discovered today, then it is not just one or two people who are derelict in their duties, and the biggest responsible person is him, the emperor.

After the fall of the Jin Kingdom, he said that he would spend ten years to control the Yellow River, but before half of the ten years had passed, such a big thing happened, and he not only had a pain in his face, but also in his heart.

As a result, he, the emperor who hated to be the shopkeeper, once again became angry at the court meeting. This time, no one needs to ask for face, and Ma Shen, the secretary of the Criminal Department, and Wang Yan, the secretary of the Dali Temple, are specially ordered to form a special team, and Hulala is stationed in Jinan Mansion to inspect and find out within a time limit.

At the same time, Liu Yan, the king of Liaoyang County, quickly led the Chixin team to the yamen of the river, blocked all the account books, and brought the relevant officials of the household department.

It can be said that in the Song Dynasty, there was no such corruption in the first dynasty. It has been determined that there is evidence of a crime, Pei Zude, Fan Zongyin, and Liu Hongdao were detained on the spot, and the remaining prefects and governors were also grounded in a large number, saying that the shock of the government and the opposition was a little small.

It's all big guys.

May is hot, and the evening is a little cooler. Prime Minister Zhao Ding once again threw off the imperial front class, took only an old servant with him, and paced to the private residence of the privy envoy Zhang Jun.

The two once shared weal and woe, but now they are fighting but not broken. After more than ten years of friendship, there is no need to say any nonsense, Zhao Ding took the lead in saying: "Although the official family is prosperous and the New Song Dynasty is founded, if the prison is raised, with the prestige of the official family, it will set a precedent." ”

Zhang Jun served a cup of tea and sighed, "Who is to blame then?" Although the official family has done a lot of things over the years, they have always attached the most importance to the Yellow River and Yanjing in their hearts. Pei Zude and they actually dared to stretch out their hands in this matter, and Xiao En found out the evidence, the official family is going to kill the chickens and monkeys, and no one wants to save them. ”

Zhang Jun paused, seeing that Zhao Ding still wanted to speak and stopped, he simply made his words clear, "At the time of the war, the official family still dared to crack Du Chong with an axe, but now it is just a few envoys, is there anyone who dares to say that he will not kill the doctor?" ”

Zhao Ding was dressed in bamboo blue clothes, and he was getting older and older over the years, and said: "Foolish brother, how can they stick to the rules when they look for death by themselves." But today, I'll be honest. How many people in the court are clean in this money? If the official family builds a big prison, it will inevitably cause panic in the people. Virtuous brother, if things are slow, then they will be rounded, can't they persuade the officials? ”

"I'm afraid it's difficult. Brother Yuan Zhen, you and I have served the official family for more than ten years, although I dare not say that I can guess the heart of the official family, but with his style of acting. Either don't do it or never do it. Once he violates his bottom line, he will not give up easily. ”

Someone once said that Chinese culture has gone through hundreds of generations and was created in the Zhao and Song dynasties. It is a pity that there are excellent achievements of civilization in this culture, and there are also feudal dross that cannot be washed away. For example, this person is well-known about corruption.

Zhao Ding said: "That's it, what's the point of you and me talking about these difficulties?" Let's think about how to advise. ”

Although Zhang Jun is an older middle and second youth, he has also ruled the world for many years, and he has his own overall situation in his heart, "Tomorrow, you and I will visit Prime Minister Lu together, and if he speaks, the official family will always sell some face." Just issue an edict clearly, only investigate the personnel involved in this matter, kill if you should be killed, exile if you should be exiled, and don't pursue other matters for the time being, otherwise the civil and military officials will be panicked, and what about local governance?

Zhao Ding smiled bitterly, "Brother Xian's words seem like what I said before, but now it's up to you to say it." ”

Zhang Jun smiled even more bitterly, "Brother Yuan Zhen thinks that I, the privy envoy, eat white rice all day long?" When it comes to corruption, where is it heavier than the military? To tell you the truth, I was worried that corruption would affect the combat effectiveness of this officer, but if the corrupt officer is dealt with on a large scale, it will also affect the combat effectiveness. I don't know how many nights I couldn't sleep, thinking about how to talk to the officials once this kind of problem arises? I didn't expect to use it in river affairs today. ”

On the second day, the two went to find Lu Gongxiang, who had nothing to do and never went out, and they didn't envy them when they saw them wandering freely, but they still euphemistically explained their intentions, and Lu Hao greeted the two backs and sat in the gazebo. said: "The two ministers, it's not that I'm old and timid, but you should also believe in the official family, and the key to this matter is not here." ”

Zhao Ding and Zhang Jun were surprised at the same time, and hurriedly asked, Lu Hao couldn't help but sigh, and said: "If there is no shame of Jingkang, the official family is just an idle prince in the city of Tokyo, rich and noble in this life." But the big waves washed the sand, forcing him to embark on this road. But in fact, he is still very soft inside. Liu Hongdao and Fan Zongyin are both his old ministers for many years, even Pei Zude also fought to the death against the Jin army back then, and now since they have fallen together on the issue of river affairs, it can be seen that people's hearts are changeable, and you let him say that he will not be widely pursued at this time, for fear of breaking the jade bottle, isn't that poking a knife in his heart? On the contrary, he was forced to fight corruption on a large scale, and Zhang Shumi was also there, and the old man was honest. The top ten marshals, the eighteen princes and county kings, except for the king of Wei, who dares to guarantee that they are as honest as water and are not afraid of auditing. But with the temper of the official, if he really wants to check the accounts, if you dare to burn the account books, he will dare to burn you. ”

Zhang Jun simply found a bosom friend, "What Xiang Gong said is really a good word, in order to resist Jin, the official family always turned a blind eye to the affairs in the army, and I was afraid that we and other civilian officials would suppress the generals too much, but if they wantonly fell on the corrupt generals for this." It is by no means a blessing for the country. ”

"So the old man is still the same sentence, the official family may be depressed and hesitant in their hearts, but in the end they will make their own decisions, as long as our courtiers appease the court, don't say more at this time, it's best." Lu Gongxiang suddenly opened his slightly closed eyes and said very seriously.

The prime ministers of the East and West Mansions glanced at each other, and at the same time saluted Lu Hao. "Respectfully follow the arrangements of the Prime Minister."

"What's the arrangement? It's been seven years since the old man returned to his hometown, but there is something to dossip about. As a close minister of the official family, you are also the minister of the secret cabinet, and you are a fan of the natural authorities. When it's the same as me, you'll be enlightened. After all, Lu Hao asked more than seventy years old, and after talking for a long time, his spirit was not good, and it didn't take long for him to bring tea and send the guests back to the house to rest.

Several of his grandchildren served their grandfather. Taking a nap, I didn't expect the old man to be unable to sleep at all, and after thinking about it for a long time, his expression was even worse. instructed: "Go to the king of the competition county, the old man wants to enter the palace to meet the official family if he has something." ”

The Lu family grandson was shocked and said: "Grandfather, didn't you tell us to abide by our duties, and to keep a low profile these days?" ”

"That's you, the old man must not leave the official family alone." Lu Hao asked the merciless double standard.

What Lu Hao asked and Zhao Guanjia said that day, no one knew, maybe Yang Yizhong knew, but he couldn't say a word.

However, Zhao Guanjia also clarified that this time the eucalyptus was planted in the corruption, dereliction of duty and concealment of the Yellow River. The rest can't say no, but this time.

Many people are relieved, and many people are even more uneasy, of course, this is not what Zhao Guan's family cares about.

On the ninth day of June, Wang Yan took the lead in leading the team back. Organize all the accounts to. Zhao Guanjia previewed, and reported at the same time. Admiral You and Zhao Tongju have taken over the flood discharge issue in an all-round way, ignoring anyone's pleas, and everything is based on the fact that there will be no major floods this year.

And judging from Jingdong Lianglu, which has just entered the rainy season, the effect is remarkable.

This is probably the best news that the Zhao family has heard in two months. Because not long ago, he had just encountered another bad thing. It turned out to be. Yue Fei's quasi-in-law Hu Cheng also participated in the Yellow River corruption problem, and was imprisoned according to the law, and his wife and daughter were to be used as the secretary of the sect, and Zhao Guan's family opened up the net and was demoted to a commoner, but it was impossible for the guilty body to marry the son of the handsome minister.

As a result, Yue Fei, the elm head, had to fulfill the marriage contract as promised. caused the family to quarrel, Princess Foyou couldn't clean it up, so she came to her father for help.

Zhao Guan's family was annoyed and heard that Yue Fei had only changed his eight characters and did not write a marriage letter, so he simply gave another marriage and married the eldest daughter of Zhao Bufan, the king of Wuwei County, to Yue Lei.

If Yue Fei didn't agree, ask Qu Duan to reason with his subordinates. No matter what you say, you make things a goal.

Almost at the same time, Liu Hongdao, the governor of Heyin County, pleaded guilty, and committed suicide by preparing a rope in custody, but what did the imperial squad do? I've been guarding against him. Ren Kankan was rescued and escorted to Tokyo with Zhang Bofen, the governor of Qingzhou, who confessed his guilt together.

For a while, Zhao Guan's caustic reputation seemed to be a little bigger, because Liu Hongdao's identity was a little special. After all, he has been ranked among the thirty-six heroes of Jianyan for more than ten years. After An, he supervised the war, never slacked off, and a dereliction of duty would cost a person's life, is it too exaggerated?

Let's not talk about Emperor Renzong, even Emperor Taizu didn't do this when he was in power.

Of course, this is also the discussion between the opposition parties in the south and the tea shops in Tokyo, and if they really want to say it in public, it is estimated that few people have the courage to do so.

If there is, Yang Yizhong's Imperial City Division will invite someone to go in for tea.

At the beginning of July, it rained in Tokyo, and this terrible summer finally brought a touch of coolness to Zhao Guan's family. So that he can hold Junyou, who is babbling, to scatter his heart.

Liu Hongdao and the others have been escorted back, and the Zhao family knows what they are going to face.

——Small Theater Extra-

"It's a pity that people who work so hard and make great achievements end up being selfish and don't protect their evenings." Fan Zhongyan looked at the latest issue of the Di Bao and sighed for Liu Hongdao.

Wen Yanbo blushed a little. This corruption problem is much more serious than Liu Hongdao, and more importantly, the so-called 300 million rounds were held on a large scale when he was in power, and when it comes to this problem, he can't help but want to escape.

As a result, Wang Anshi also said: "Fan Xianggong's virtue is pure and beautiful, so he naturally regrets it, but some people are just afraid that if they continue to talk about it, they will not have the face to stay here." ”

Fu Bi couldn't get used to him, "That's also lower than some people's eyes, what kind of light stroke, Fang Tian method, what is said to be the Tao, but it turned out to be a good thing to work for the people and lose money." ”

It is the same thing that Wang Anshi, the brother of the tiger, and Wang Anli disagree, and when he heard someone attacking his brother, he quit and said: "Ability is ability, conduct is conduct, my brother naturally dares to say to heaven and earth, greedy for every penny of the country." I don't know if Fu Xianggong and Wen Xianggong dare to swear to heaven and earth? I have never encroached on an acre of fertile land, and I have not been greedy for a sum of public funds! ”

"Don't make any noise, Zhang Xianggong hanged himself again. Privy Di's Secret is here to help."

"Which ...... Zhang Zhongwengong? Di Qing reacted.

Cai did see that Di Qing went in to help, and then said sincerely: "Although there are often things about this tiger father and dog, but Uncle Zhang is too unlucky, there are only two sons in total, the second son should die, and the eldest son has also committed a crime, so how can he still have the face to stay underground here for a long time?" ”

Cai Bian thought of his terrible brother who had gone to hell, and he also had mixed feelings for a while, so he simply said, "The problems that we people have not solved in our lives are being solved by the official family one by one." Don't get excited, just wait and see. ”