fake prince

Chapter 479
Shun'an Prefecture Guanya Beach
On both sides of a river, crowds of ants are busy facing the rising sun.

Because of three full meals a day and some wages, as soon as the news of the water conservancy project came out, there were not a few people who voluntarily signed up to work.

Su Ziji, who came over early, saw a row of low wing rooms, and when he arrived, someone walked out quickly, and hurriedly stepped forward and bowed: "Master Su!"

This person is Xi Xunjian, a nine-rank official, who inspects well-known archers. He has the responsibility of inspection and has a lot of power. He is restrained by the county magistrate. At this time, he was transferred here to maintain law and order.

"Well, has Lord Qi been here today?"

Su Ziji went to the embankment, but he saw that although there were migrant workers digging the water, the gongs patrolling the embankment sounded unhurriedly, and from time to time there was the sound of "It's all right--dang", and the inspectors laughed. His answer: "Master Zhifu, I haven't been here for several days. I heard that I feel uneasy."

"Uneasy?" Su Ziji was a little unconvinced, and noncommittally checked section by section along the embankment, looking at today's construction, and when someone saw him and said hello, he nodded and responded.

But being good-tempered doesn't mean being easy-going. The Inspection Department has executed many orders to expel those who are perfunctory, stealing and playing tricks.

Yesterday, three small officials were sent down in a row. Looking at it today, Su Ziji saw that everyone was doing things honestly.

In the dry river, there is only water less than two meters shallow. Although it is a tributary, we can guess the situation of Panlong River and Panlong Lake from the situation here.

Once the flow is cut off and there is no rain for a long time, I am afraid that even Panlong Lake will dry up.

But the continuous torrential rain and the drought have made people relax their vigilance, and many rivers and rivers are afraid that they will be washed away by overflowing water immediately.

Looking up at the sky, there was still no sign of an approaching rainstorm, but Su Ziji believed that the dragon girl would not talk nonsense.

"Yes, I heard that he suddenly fell ill." Xi Xunjian carefully looked at Su Ziji's face, even if he was a sixth grade, he could not offend him.

"Really?" Su Ziji smiled. At first, Qi Hongxin was a little worried. Although he delegated the power to Su Ziji, he also worried that Su Ziji would be too young to directly lead a big project.

But I was worried at first, and finally let it go after seeing that everything is in order.

After that, Qi Hongxin seldom appeared in front of Su Ziji.

Although the two didn't deliberately avoid each other, as long as they were busy with their own affairs, getting up early and staying late every day, they rarely had the chance to meet each other.

To be honest, what happened last time, Su Ziji also had some grudges, and it would be crazy for this person to act like this when he was an official.

"I'm sick, or embarrassed, so why don't you find some excuses?" Su Ziji thought about it, and another small official came to report and at the same time presented the account book.

"My lord, there is only enough food for three days."

After reading it carefully, Su Ziji swiped his pen, "Take this note and go to the grain depot to pick up fifty shi of rice."

After the little official ran away, someone asked for instructions on the lack of materials for the construction of water conservancy projects. Su Ziji also asked them clearly one by one and resolved them.

It can be said that although a person is here, although he does not go down to work, he is the final decision on all kinds of trivial matters.

When it comes to money, materials, manpower and material resources, even if they are fragmentary, the people below can handle them themselves, even Cen Rubai can handle them, but when they are summed up, it is Su Ziji, the magistrate, who is the main decision-maker. After all, he is the one in charge. If he is the official who is in charge of this project, others will only trust him, not Cen Rubai.

It is also for this reason that Su Ziji has been staying at the construction site recently, so he set up an office shed not far away. Seeing that he was fine for the time being, he returned to the office shed, sat on a chair, and took over from Cen Rubai. Cups, took a sip of tea.

"Xi Xunjian, although the project is not too big, there are still 5000 people involved. You assisted in the management in an orderly manner, which gave me a lot of knowledge, and I will teach you a lot in the future."

"No, I don't..." Xi Xunjian swallowed the words immediately, and peeked at Su Ziji's face: "No, it's really an honor for me to be able to present some of my humble opinion to your lord."

Seeing that Su Ziji's face turned better, Xi Xunjian couldn't help but wipe off his sweat, bastard, why is there such a superior?

It is said that if you are more modest, if you reply "How dare an inferior official give advice", he will not only dislike it, but will also be angry and critical. If you reply like this now, he will be happy.

This really made Xi Xunjian feel a little chilled for no reason, and seeing that he had nothing to say, he quickly retreated.

Su Ziji closed his eyes, and exhaled lightly. Su Ziji was thinking at this moment, but it was not about construction. These things could be done by letting Cen Rubai keep an eye on them, and there were water conservancy plans, so he had nothing to worry about.

"Qi Hongxin, what should I do with you?" After taking a sip of tea, Su Ziji put down his teacup, got up and walked to the table not far away, where the four treasures of the study are ready-made, you can use it with a pen.

He spread out a piece of paper, picked up a pen and wrote the words "Porcelain Vase Drilling Holes" on it, thoughtfully.

"If you want to add a crime, there is nothing to say."

"What's more, Qi Hongxin is really at fault. Among other things, if he kills 53 people, he has exceeded his authority."

"Using 6000 taels of provincial silver to treat disasters is also a handle when the imperial court expressly prohibits embezzlement."

Su Ziji lowered his eyes, and saw half a piece of red sandalwood inlaid phantom: "[The Way of Politics] Level 5 +50, 3895/5000"

The rapid progress this time is not only about dealing with official duties, but also with +3 or +4 experience for every official matter handled, and more importantly, asking people around, even small officials.

"The petty official is the most cunning, but the practical experience gained should not be underestimated."

"One of them is—the drilling of porcelain vases."

This is a trick that makes Su Ziji feel a little creepy.

Porcelain vase drilling means that arresting people does not need to arrest serious crimes, capital crimes, and controversial crimes, but to arrest those crimes that are actually implemented.

Don't say anything else, let's just say that the embezzlement of 6000 taels of provincial silver, regardless of whether it is for disaster relief, embezzlement when the imperial court expressly prohibits embezzlement, is a crime in itself.

As long as you insist on Qi Hongxin's point, no matter how Qi Hongxin argues, you won't ask or listen, just ask: "Did you misappropriate it illegally?"

"If it is, is the court's law a child's play?"

Regardless of the smallness of the crime, once it is implemented, the crime can be justified, just like a perfect porcelain vase. Once a hole is drilled, it will be cracked and water seeped. It is no longer indestructible, and it becomes a "sinner" "," Bad Porcelain", you can do whatever you want at that time.

"It's just that Qi Hongxin's porcelain, even though it looks good on the outside, is actually broken on the inside. It is full of troubles left by offended people. Once you get caught, you will lose your integrity. The amulet of a good official will surely be eaten by ten thousand snakes. Not to mention going back to the hometown for the elderly, even the head and the family are not guaranteed."

"Am I going to destroy Qi Hongxin's family?"

Su Ziji stared at it for a moment, then rubbed it with his hands, and paced back and forth in the shed.

(End of this chapter)