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As the summer solstice holiday was approaching, the convoy circled around Bianzhou for a few more days.I was able to observe with my own eyes the situation where the river outside the city was silted up, and I almost went as far as Chenzhou.After that, go south along the canal, passing through Songzhou, Bozhou, and Qiaozhou all the way.Tang Yuhe, the Jiedu envoy of Henan Province, accompanied him all the way, arranging everything in a saddle-backed manner.After entering the boundary of Huainan Road, he turned back to the Xu Mansion, and brought a lot of affairs that I entrusted to him.

Although rectifying the canal is a time-consuming and labor-intensive project, it has a great bearing on people's livelihood and national strength.As soon as the news spread, the people were all encouraged.In addition, it has been two years since I asked the Ministry of Officials to send people to inspect officials across the country, and I already have a general understanding of the governance of officials in various places and even the temperament of chief officials.It has to be said that this preparation not only saves the possible running-in time, but also makes the local officials have a deeper respect for me——

Most of the time they stay within the high walls of the imperial palace, but they know everything about the world like the back of their hands. This is not easy to do.Some emperors live like puppets who are well-clothed and well-fed, being led away by people around them without knowing it, but I am definitely not.Facing such a boss, few people would want to risk their future or even their lives.

All I want is their discretion.Although there may be things like official corruption in more than ten years, I can still prevent it from happening.This may be considered a manifestation of thinking too far, but... as the old saying goes, people who have no foresight must have near-term worries; besides, in my position, I have to think ten or twenty years more than others, don't I?

When my mind was full of thoughts of the predecessors planting trees and the descendants enjoying the shade, and perfecting supervision and high salary to maintain integrity, Yang's mansion arrived.

It can be called the famous capital of Jiangzuo, and the prosperity of Yangfu can be imagined.There is a constant flow of people on the street, and boats and boats on the pier come and go like weaving.But looking at the flowing water courtyard with Jiangnan characteristics in Dudu Mansion, I thought of the almost identical back garden of Wei Wang Mansion in Xingjing City.This only reminded me of one thing - it's time to play the chess game I planned before.

When he first heard that he was going to be transferred to Yang Mansion, Song Yuandao was unprepared, and his face turned pale for a moment.When he heard that the supervisor was dredging the Huainan Road Canal, the paleness became more obvious, and it almost made him tremble. "...The minister is in charge of all the water affairs?" He asked me not very confidently, as if he wanted to grasp the last straw that was unnecessary, "Then Qian Jiedushi..."

I waved my hand. "Qian Qing sits in the Xu Mansion all year round, and is far away from any section of the canal. It is inconvenient to check the progress from time to time. But since Tang Qing is in charge of this matter on Henan Road, I will instruct Qian Qing to help you dispatch the state capitals along the route. "

These words firmly blocked Song Yuandao's unfinished intentions.He sneaked a glance to the side - because he knew it a long time ago, Yongmeng had a calm face - he immediately understood that the matter was settled, so he could only keep his mouth shut.

I guess Song Yuandao just couldn't accept the fact that he was expelled for a while.After all, Yang Mansion is so rich, and he should be content with the vacancies that ordinary people can't find.What's more, based on his performance in the Ministry of Officials, I gave him a second chance by giving him a second chance. "In order to prevent anyone from slowing down, King Wei, all state officials around the canal this year must include the canal in their assessment at the end of the year."

This is a big task, but Yong Meng's reaction was still very calm, he only stepped forward and said: "I understand."

Hearing this, Song Yuandao's eyes circled between Zhen and Yong Meng, and a little blood came back to his face - it was obvious that he was absolutely unwilling to deal with such troublesome matters.However, I only hope that Song Yuandao is smarter, and don't let me find a reason to send him to the state; after all, Yongmeng's reputation is there, and it is not easy to fool his assessment.

After Song Yuandao took his leave first, Yong Meng continued, "It seems that His Majesty really thinks that the minister is too idle."

There was only a joke in his tone, and I didn't pay much attention to it.But I also understand that when he said this, he had already guessed why he was promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Officials - Song Yuandao could not solve many problems that followed, only he could; and such important matters were entrusted to his shoulders , it would be embarrassing for Song Yuandao to occupy the position of Shangshu again. "I thought the King of Wei knew about this a long time ago."

Yong Meng shook his head slightly, but didn't answer the words. "Your Majesty," he said, changing the direction of a more common topic, "this journey is very fast, and the horses and carriages are exhausting. How many days do you want to rest in Yang Mansion?"

I blinked slightly in surprise.Yongmeng is trying... to care about my physical condition? "I'm fine. But if King Wei is unwell, it's okay to stay here for a few days."

Yongmeng should have prepared several answers, but he certainly didn't expect the second sentence from me——because there was a slight doubt on his face, which quickly turned into joy. "I just feel that the scenery of Yang Mansion is outstanding, and few places can compare with it."

I subconsciously wanted to say that the Yangfu Canal is indeed well maintained, but then I thought about it again, Yongmeng didn’t mean the canal when he said the scenery. "Then stay in Yang Mansion for three days. The king of Wei said it very well. If you are tired all the way, no matter you are a man or a horse, you have to rest."

Yong Meng keenly captured the part that I deliberately avoided. "Then His Majesty himself..."

"Didn't the king of Wei just say that the scenery of Yang's mansion is outstanding?" Zhen raised his eyebrows slightly, "If that's the case, you should know which place can be used as evidence, right?"

**

Xie Jingyu didn't like the idea of ​​visiting the garden with Yongmeng.However, I have already agreed, and he will never let me go by myself. "Your Majesty," on the day of the trip, he took the opportunity to meet me before Yongmeng arrived, "Why did you agree to this matter?"

"Because I know you must accompany me."

Xie Jingyu almost choked on the righteousness contained in my understatement.However, he was very clever after all, and he guessed my true intentions all at once: "Your Majesty wants me to reconcile with the King of Wei?"

I shook my head, turned around, and let Liu Jin continue to dress me. "Have you ever quarreled?"

Xie Jingyu was silent for a while. "Your Majesty may have asked the wrong question," he replied dryly, "I have never had a proper conversation with King Wei..."

Because the back is turned, I don't know what expression is on Xie Jingyu's face now. "Actually, I guessed it." I drew the end of the sound unobtrusively, "After all, I also feel that I have never had a good talk with King Wei."

"Then His Majesty still..."

"Xie Xiang, you have to remember that you started this matter first." Zhen reminded him slowly, "Since this is the case, then don't give up halfway."

Xie Jingyu obviously didn't forget that he offered a glass of wine to Yongmeng at the Winter Solstice banquet last year, because he was silent again.It wasn't until I turned around again that he reluctantly said: "I think you can take your time."

After hanging the jade hook on me, Liu Jinfei retreated like a dragon.He obviously didn't want to know at all, after I had an unclear relationship with the first powerful prime minister of the dynasty, what role did King Wei play in it.

I casually glanced at the shadow that turned to the back of the screen until it disappeared completely. It is estimated that Liu Jin was quite frightened, and my breakfast might be served a quarter and a half later. "In view of the fact that King Wei received my oral edict yesterday—although the official edict has not yet been issued, he is now the de facto Minister of the Ministry of Officials—he can't be slower."

Xie Jingyu opened his mouth, as if he wanted to refute, but in the end he just sighed silently. "Your Majesty borrowed the donkey from the slope following His Highness King Wei's suggestion, and King Wei might also..." He sighed again and didn't continue, "I understand."

We are all smart people, and some things really don't need to be put on the surface.When Song Yuandao was the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, he could still act as a buffer between Xie Jingyu and Yong Meng; now that Yongmeng is the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, there will inevitably be many more opportunities to deal directly with Xie Jingyu, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials.Besides, I plan to hand over the entire Shangshu Province to Xie Jingyu after Wang Ruojun dies.

In order to ensure the normal operation of my court, some necessary attempts are worthwhile, even if they may be difficult.

"Why?" I asked him deliberately in a joking tone, "Ms. Xie now regrets what he said to King Wei in front of me?"

Xie Jingyu's jaw tightened, but he shook his head. "No. I know this will happen sooner or later."

But when this day comes, there will still be some resistance, and I know it well. "It's just a garden tour. If we don't succeed this time, we'll have another chance in the future."

The disgust on Xie Jingyu's expression immediately became extremely obvious - he definitely didn't want more opportunities like this at all. "Then let's make it clear this time." He muttered softly.

I can't help but laugh. "I thought you had no temper, Mr. Xie."

Hearing this, Xie Jingyu couldn't help but gave me a slight glare. "Clay figurines are also angry. I just have no temper with His Majesty." Subtext, he still has temper with other people, especially Yong Meng.

Even I have to say that Xie Jingyu's words are getting more and more beautiful. "Who did you learn this from?" I couldn't help but wonder, "Every now and then a sentence pops up to tell me..."

Seeing that I didn't go on, Xie Jingyu suddenly smiled. "How about your majesty?"

The ridicule is obvious, this time it's my turn to stare at him.

But Xie Jingyu has always known how to accept as soon as he sees it, and it is the same at this time. "What you say is nothing more than what you feel, Your Majesty doesn't need to care too much."

This sentence pattern is so familiar that I can hardly restrain the urge to give him another look. "Can you not care if you say you don't care?"

"Then His Majesty wants to..."

"I just feel," I opened my mouth, and when I saw Xie Jingyu's unconsciously following eyes, I deliberately lowered my voice, "It's really a kind of love to like someone more than the day before. A harbinger of danger."

"Really?" Xie Jingyu was stunned for a moment, and then smiled, "Why do you think His Majesty's skill is better than yours?" As he spoke, he approached me with an unusually soft expression, "No matter how you look at it, The minister should really say a few more words."

I just stood there and didn't move.When there was not much distance between the two of them, Xie Jingyu stopped and raised his hand to help me straighten my collar. "Liu Neishi is really in a hurry today, and I didn't make it right for His Majesty." Although he said so, the direction of his eyes moved from my eyes to my lips, and then up from my lips, obviously the drunkard's intention was not to drink.After going back and forth a few times, he finally couldn't hold back, and stole a superficial kiss from my mouth.

What are you trying to get at this time?

I was very dissatisfied, so I pressed the back of his head and deepened the kiss forcefully.

The author has something to say:

I just found out that the dragon-shaped white jade name on His Majesty's belt will be swallowed by Jinjiang for the last rare character... The official name is Yuhook?che4, the left corner is right~