Ningbo Port, Zhejiang.

At this moment, Zheng Michangzheng's expression was gloomy, and he walked out of the yamen of the Maritime Trade Division.

The development of events did not surprise him before, and those officials of the Maritime Trade Division, after learning of his intentions, not only did not hesitate to refuse him, but also ridiculed him.

"Damn, these dog officials, don't fall into my hands, otherwise, see how this official cleans you up!"

I saw Zheng Michang turn around, look at the Yamen of the Maritime Trade Division behind him, clench his fists, and gritted his teeth.

Seeing Zheng Michang coming out of the Yamen of the Maritime Trade Division, the guard who was responsible for guarding his safety hurriedly greeted him and asked Zheng Michang: "My lord, let's ...... next."

It's just that before the guard's words were finished, he was coldly interrupted by Zheng Michang.

"Let's go back to the Governor's Palace!"

"Yes, sir!"

……

After three days of non-stop travel, Zheng Michang finally returned to the governor's palace.

Soon after Zheng Michang returned to the Governor's Palace, he ordered his subordinates to summon He Maocai and others to the meeting hall of the Governor's Palace, and he wanted to inform them of the news in person.

The subordinates quickly took the order and left, and soon after, He Maocai, Ma Ningyuan, and Gao Hanwen came to the meeting hall of the Governor's Mansion together, and when they saw Zheng Michang, who was sitting on the main seat, exhausted, they had a guess in their hearts.

Seeing the three of them coming, Zheng Michang pointed to the vacant seat on the side, and then spoke.

"Sit, everybody!"

Everyone quickly sat down in their respective positions, and after that, I saw Zheng Michang clear his throat before he spoke unhurriedly.

"As you can see, after hearing about the official's intention, those officials of the Maritime Trade Department categorically rejected the official's request!"

When Zheng Michang said this, his tone was full of helplessness: "It seems that we have to think about it carefully and see if there is any other way to overcome the difficulties in front of us." ”

As soon as Zheng Michang's words fell, everyone immediately fell into silence, and the current situation was almost unsolvable.

After all, grain can't be conjured out of thin air, if the grain is transported from the capital, the time can't catch up at all, and even if the time can catch up, the Qingliu side will definitely make a hindrance from it, so that the grain can't be transported to Zhejiang.

And the several provinces near Zhejiang, from the current point of view, do not have much food to mobilize.

Moreover, even if there is surplus food, with the current rank of Zheng Michang, He Maocai and others, it is impossible to say that they can mobilize others to help, after all, those who have the power to mobilize food are all governors of a province, and they are veritable feudal officials.

In other words, Zheng Michang, He Maocai and others have no qualifications at all!

Seeing that things were about to fall into a predicament, Zheng Michang retracted his gaze helplessly and said with emotion.

"Alas, if only the Governor hadn't set out to suppress the widows!"

Zheng Michang's words fell, and Ma Ningyuan on the side followed closely and added.

"From Hangzhou, it will take at least ten days to get to Jingning, and if you count the delays on the road and the time it takes to exterminate the Japanese invaders, if nothing else, the teacher should be on his way back with the army."

Ma Ningyuan's words fell, and He Maocai and Gao Hanwen on the side also followed closely to express their agreement.

"Yes, in a short period of time, the Governor will not be able to come back for the time being, we have to figure it out ourselves!"

After that, I saw Zheng Bichang suppress the chaotic thoughts in his heart, and immediately asked everyone.

"By the way, has anything happened during my absence in recent days?"

He Maocai, who was on the side, heard this, and after thinking for a while, he immediately responded: "After the relief grain was distributed before, those Sannong settled down for a few days, and they didn't gather together to make trouble for the time being!" ”

After this, He Maocai frowned as if he remembered something, and then added: "But in recent days, there are two rumors that have spread widely in the city. ”

"One is that the people in the government are greedy for the relief grain that should belong to those mulberry farmers, and the second rumor is that there is not so much relief grain in the warehouse at all!"

When He Maocai said this, he was angry, and turned to a deep voice: "This group of Diao people is really hateful, the government is kind enough to distribute relief food to them, and they actually spread rumors and slander the image of the government, which is really damnable!" ”

"This group of Diao people is not at all considerate of the difficulties of the government, who can look up to their little relief food?"

After listening to He Maocai's narration, Zheng Michang keenly sensed that something was wrong, and immediately faced everyone and spoke.

"The relief food that was distributed to those farmers last time could only last for five or six days at most."

"And when the time comes, those Sannons will see that they are going to starve, and they will rise up to make trouble, and when the time comes, coupled with the incitement of this rumor, I am afraid that there will be a big mess!"

After Zheng Michang's analysis, everyone present also understood the seriousness of the matter, especially Ma Ningyuan on the side, whose face was full of panic, and hurriedly asked.

"Then what should we do next, it's impossible, just let things happen like this, right?"

Zheng Michang waved his hand at Ma Ningyuan, signaling him not to panic, and immediately gave his proposal unhurriedly.

"Since those Sang Nong think that it is the people of the government who are greedy for the relief food that should belong to them, then we might as well take advantage of this matter and take the initiative to introduce a scapegoat to appease their anger!"

"In this way, the whole thing can be controlled within an acceptable range, and it can also be vented on the scapegoat for all the resentment that those Sannong have accumulated in recent days."

When Zheng Michang said this, he paused for a moment, then looked at everyone and asked rhetorically.

"In this way, no one will pay attention to whether there is enough food in the warehouse?"

As soon as Zheng Michang's words fell, He Maocai on the side followed closely to express his approval, only to see him slap his thigh suddenly, his eyes full of excitement: "Well, this method is good!" ”

After this, Ma Ningyuan turned to raise his own doubts: "But where should I find this scapegoat?" ”

When Zheng Michang heard this, he looked confident, and turned to speak: "Don't worry, I already have a specific candidate!" ”

Seeing this, Gao Hanwen's lips moved slightly, but after thinking about it, he still didn't choose to speak.

And Zheng Michang, who was sitting at the top, seemed to be aware of Gao Hanwen's behavior, and immediately comforted him: "Don't worry, the scapegoat that the official pushed out is definitely not innocent!" ”

When Zheng Michang said this, he couldn't help gritting his teeth and said: "Before this, the official told them many times not to do anything with the relief food, but they just didn't listen, since this is the case, then don't blame the official for being ruthless!" ”

Seeing that the matter had been discussed, I saw Zheng Michang turn his gaze to everyone, with a look of exhaustion on his face that could not be concealed, and he immediately spoke.

"Since this is the case, then next, you can also go with the wind, and say that the government has caught the people who are greedy for Mo Sannong's relief grain!"

"If anything, just let me know."

Zheng Michang's words fell, and He Maocai on the side stood up and turned to speak: "Then Lao Zheng, we won't bother you, you have a good rest." ”

When Zheng Michang heard this, he bowed his head slightly, and responded weakly.

"Hmm."

(End of chapter)