Xiao Hong directly announced the magistrate of Lu County, asking him to prepare houses and food so that the villagers could come and take refuge.

But Lu County Magistrate said: "Your Highness, there are many houses, but there is not enough food. The warehouse in Kuiliang County has no food left!"

Xiao Hong nodded, "I know this, so I didn't count on you. I'm just wondering why this king has been here for five days, why the prefect of Jiangzhou hasn't even made a sound... Xiaodunzi."

"The slave is here."

"Send someone to ask, do you want me to meet him in person?"

Xiao Dunzi responded, and was about to go down, when Lu County Magistrate said: "Your Highness, the magistrate has come."

"What about that person?"

"On the way, I can meet His Highness today."

The magistrate of Jiangzhou is a middle-aged man with a big belly and a mustache. He seems to be kind when he smiles from this appearance. Behind him is the county magistrate Huo of Luozi County, and another strange man about 30 years old.

In terms of grade, the prefect of Jiangzhou is higher than He Xichaolai.

However, when He Xichao saluted him, he was helped up, "Master He, don't let me down."

He Xichao didn't insist anymore, and looked directly at the man curiously. This man was well dressed, like someone's master, "Master Liang, I don't know if this is..."

"Lv Xueliang in Lower Luozi County, was ordered by my father to come to see His Royal Highness King Ying." He raised his hand and kowtowed, "My father is old and cannot walk, otherwise he will come in person. Please forgive me."

After this person reported to the family, he raised his head and chest, with a smile on his face, looking not only neither humble nor overbearing, but also very confident.

The Lu family...

However, Xiao Hong frowned slightly and looked at him with subtle eyes. How could anyone come to see him by reporting to the Lu family?

The prefect of Jiangzhou hurriedly said: "His Royal Highness, Xueliang's father is Cheng Enhou, so he is still relative to you."

Speaking of relatives, Lu Xueliang's smile became even wider. He waved his hand and said humbly: "Your Highness is a noble prince. The Lu family is a subject. There is a difference between monarchs and ministers. I dare not interfere with respect and inferiority. But my father has something to say, Your Highness It is a rare opportunity to come here in Jiangdong, if His Highness is willing to show you favor, the Lu family is willing to sweep the couch to welcome you as a landlord."

This is still the monarch and ministers, and the latter is considered relatives. Otherwise, when Xiao Hong came to Jiangdong, it would be Lu's turn to entertain him?

But Xiao Hong was going to visit Lu's house, so it was a chance.

He and He Xichao glanced at each other, but they didn't refuse, but picked up the tea and made a gesture.

Seeing this posture, Lu Xueliang suddenly smiled more sincerely. He said, "I heard that His Highness is going to move the remaining villagers of Kuiliang County out of their original places and resettle them elsewhere?"

Xiao Hong laughed, "You are well informed."

Lu Xueliang said: "Your Highness came to Jiangdong to control the waters for the sake of the common people. This lofty integrity is admirable. From the government to the common people in the two counties, everyone pays attention to His Highness."

"Oh?"

"The summer is not yet in the middle, and the rainy season will last for more than a month. Although these villagers are not many, their daily consumption is quite considerable. Kuiliang County is difficult, and there may not be much surplus food, and His Highness has come all the way. I won't bring too much food. Therefore, the Lu family is willing to be driven by His Highness, open a warehouse to send food, and help His Highness!"

No wonder Emperor Tiangan likes it, who doesn't want to see such knowledge and interest.

If it wasn't for knowing what the Lu family had done, not only Xiao Hong, but also He Xichao would have liked it.

Seeing Xiao Hong's eyes lit up and showing interest, Lu Xueliang took a step forward and said with deep meaning: "His Royal Highness, actually resettling the villagers is a small matter, and the next step is to control the water. The money and manpower involved in this is the Lu family. I'm afraid it won't be enough to help you with all your strength."

"That's right, this king is worrying about this matter. Why, Marquis Cheng En has a solution?"

Lu Xueliang said: "Although my father is old, he still has a little bit of face in Jiangzhou. There are many wealthy households here. They usually go to build roads and bridges, open schools and benevolent villages. Everyone donates generously and is willing to do good things. This time, Your Highness will control the flood. It must be a positive response. My father is willing to be a leader and raise supplies for His Highness so as to relieve future worries."

This is exactly what you want to have a chair to sit on and a pillow to lie down on. It is really considerate.

The prefect of Jiangzhou clapped his hands and said: "Your Highness, this is really a good idea! Apart from Kuiliang County, Jiangdong is a land of wealth, rich merchants abound. If they are willing to give money for food, they don't have to use it The disaster relief money is an achievement of His Highness."

"Your Highness has solved these problems when he came to Jiangdong. He is really smart and capable. The emperor must be very pleased." Luozi county magistrate then praised.

But County Magistrate Lu directly raised his thumb, "Tall, really tall." He didn't know who he was aiming at.

But when Xiao Hong heard this, he only raised his eyebrows slightly, but turned his head and sighed at He Xichao: "Xichao, my father always said that Marquis Chengen understands righteousness, and seeing him today really lives up to his reputation."

He Xichao smiled and nodded.

Lu Xueliang said humbly: "This is a matter of duty. Your Highness is here, and my Lu family should do my part. I will send someone back to deliver the letter, and let the whole family welcome His Highness!"

This time Xiao Hong readily accepted.

The prefect of Jiangzhou and Lu Xueliang left the hall one after the other, followed by two magistrates.

"Marquis Chengen can rest assured now. The Lu family has put money, food, effort, and political achievements for the King of England. It makes no sense for the King of England to beat him up and embarrass the Lu family."

Lu Xueliang smiled and said: "He who knows the real thing is a hero. There is no one in Kuiliang County. It doesn't matter if the water is not cured. As long as the results can be achieved and the emperor can see it, this is more important than anything else. Your Highness should be in the capital. Fight over that chair, not build a dam here."

The prefect of Jiangzhou quite agreed, "Exactly."

Several people walked to the gate, Lu Xueliang raised his hand to the Jiangzhou magistrate, knocked and said: "Master Liang, it is rumored that King Ying always does things as he pleases, and he is deeply loved by the emperor. Don't worry, as long as this emperor can be sent out as soon as possible smoothly, my Lu family will naturally not treat me badly."

Then he turned to County Magistrate Huo and County Magistrate Lu, "Of course there are two more adults, the Lu family will never forget you."

At night, County Magistrate Lu paced back and forth in the study, the candlelight flickered, stretching his shadow for a long time, making him look particularly irritable.

The county magistrate of Lu knew that if he missed Xiao Hong, then Kuiliang County would really have no chance.

However, those innocent souls who were washed away in the flood and those who were forced to sell their children and daughters to escape could no longer seek justice.

However, he couldn't help thinking back to Lu Xueliang's words during the day. The many benefits and conveniences offered by the Lu family obviously moved Xiao Hong's heart.

There are countless high-ranking officials in the world clamoring to plead for the people, but very few of them can actually do it.

What's more, the prince who scooped up a golden spoon since he was a child?

What does the people have to do with him, as long as he shows his ability in front of the emperor, Longxin will be happy.

County Magistrate Lu's heart suddenly turned cold, helpless and powerless, and a sense of sadness spread.

At this time, the door was opened.

Xiao Hong walked in with He Xichao.

"Your Highness, Lord He?" County Magistrate Lu was taken aback, "It's so late..."

"I really can't wait any longer, I'm sleepy to death, think about it, rather than waiting for you to come to me, I might as well come to you by myself." Xiao Hong found a chair and sat down, and yawned big. Tears came out of the corners of my eyes.

And magistrate Lu looked at the two uninvited guests with a dazed expression.

He Xichao said: "Lord Lu, at this moment, are you still pretending to be stupid and pretending to follow the Lu family to test His Highness?"

County Magistrate Lu's heart skipped a beat, and he blurted out, "Why did Mr. He say that?"

"I'm talking about old man. You're still hiding everything for this sake?" Xiao Hong tilted his head to look at him, with a hint of impatience in his expression, and said straight to the point, "What has the Lu family done for so many years? Everyone knows, right? I want to deal with him now, if there is something missing, if you have anything you can give me, just provide it immediately?"

Xiao Hong's words shocked Magistrate Lu so much that his heart suddenly couldn't bear it anymore.

But after recovering, he looked suspiciously at the two people in front of him again.

Seeing his vigilant appearance, He Xichao couldn't help but smile slightly.

"Lord Lu, you have tested us several times along the way. Based on these alone, I can conclude that you must have the Lu family or someone else, something more terrible." He Xichao said while looking at Lu County. Ling, "If His Highness is really willing to join forces with the Lu family, you must be killed first."

As soon as the words fell, Magistrate Lu's eyes suddenly shrank, and his expression changed.

"Ah, so there really is." He Xichao saw his expression, and his smile deepened.

"Xi Chao, don't scare him. This old man is old. If he kicks his legs, we have to find another way to find evidence, which will be very troublesome." Xiao Hong reminded him a little.

He Xichao turned his face slightly, then nodded and said: "Okay, I apologize, Master Lu, but you work so hard to protect this county, you don't want it to disappear, right? Only His Highness can help it now, you may as well try to trust us, After all, it can't be that bad, can it?"

County magistrate Lu calmed down slowly. He said, "I'm a very handsome official, so I'm not afraid of death. But I have a question, and I would like to ask His Highness."

"Say."

"The Lu family is willing to cooperate, aren't you tempted?"

Xiao Hong sneered when he heard the words, "Cooperation is for a win-win situation, but where is the king's chance of winning? A false political achievement that can be broken at a poke, but loses the hearts and minds of the people. Wouldn't it mean that you lost your pants if you really agreed! You must know that I have suffered heavy losses due to years of floods in Kuiliang County, and I can't see this poor man coming to control the water!"

No matter how gorgeous the article is, if it lacks true feelings, it will be empty, and no matter how much a hypocritical person repeats his oath, he will not be able to move people's hearts.

Only a voice from the heart, even a few words can be convincing even if it is extremely simple.

Xiao Hong is a person who is purely disdainful of pretentiousness, his words are always grounded and popular, and they are the most heart-warming.

So far, magistrate Lu has believed it.

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