Patrol's sweetheart baby

As Liu Lihuai said, after walking through a section of the official road, the road along the river bank in front narrows.

Due to the rainy days in the Chun'an area for the past two days, the muddy and slippery roads, several officials had to rely on the support of their entourage to barely move forward, describing themselves in a panic.

Only Xie Jinbai and Xiao Zishu, master and servant, stood upright without any staggering steps, as if they were walking on flat ground.

Unlike the tall dams in the upper reaches of the Chizhang River that span the banks of the river, which is a spectacular sight, the river becomes narrower and wider in the middle and lower reaches of the river.

In such a wide river, there are no decent waterproof embankments built on both sides of the river bank. The waterproof embankments in several sections of the river are only built higher with soil, and are not even rammed with bricks. It looks like it has been in disrepair for a long time.

Such a river embankment, not to mention flood control, even an ordinary rainstorm on weekdays, can cause the river to rise, flood with floods, and destroy fertile fields.

In her previous life, Xie Jinbai had always been an official in Yingyang, the capital city, before inspecting Chun'an. No matter how talented she was, she still lacked enough official experience.

When Xie Jinbai visited the local prefectures and counties for the first time, he was still uneasy when he saw the rammed dam across the Chizhang River. He personally supervised the construction of the upper reaches of the Chizhang River every day. Will it be the middle and lower reaches of the river with less flood control pressure that will be washed away?

But in that year, Chun'an encountered a torrential rain that was rare in a century.

The embankment has been in disrepair for a long time, and it is only a moment for the entire embankment to collapse in the event of a century-old torrential rain.

Rivers in the middle and lower reaches are soaring and out of control, and the pressure on flood control in the upper reaches has suddenly increased.

In the end, the Chizhang River embankment that took a lot of manpower, material and financial resources and time to build was also washed away by the flood. The flood flooded into the city, and the whole of Chun'an was soaked in water.

The people in the city were displaced, and there were countless casualties...

All the officials in Chun'an were held accountable, and Xie Jinbai, as an inspector, was also accused and demoted because of ineffective supervision.

Not only that, because of Xie Jinbai's mistake this time, Xue Yong's faction headed by his uncle Kang Bohou took the opportunity to attack the young emperor Ji Yunqing. The situation of the imperial party and even Emperor Xuanhe was once very difficult.

"What's the matter with the embankment in the middle and lower reaches? Who is the supervisor of the Chizhang River? Come on, go and call me the supervisor of the Chizhang River!"

Liu Lihuai is worthy of being an old fox who has been in the officialdom for a long time. Before Xie Jinbai could be held accountable, he made an angry face first, and ordered the accompanying officials to call Chizhanghe's supervisor over.

The Dushui Division is in charge of battalion repairs, water conservancy, dam construction, and river embankment repairs. The Chizhang River Superintendent is directly responsible for all related flood control matters of the Chizhang River.

What's more, the little one is the supervisor of the water department, and he can't even enter the rank, so it's perfect for taking the blame.

If that little supervisor doesn't take the blame, who else can take it?

Liu Lihuai thought with all his heart that if he recruited Chizhanghe Jiancheng, he would be able to find someone to top the tank, and he would be able to pick himself out. At most, he was ineffective in supervision.

I never thought that such a big pot depends on whether people are willing to carry it.

Unfortunately, Mr. Liu was quite unlucky this time. Xiao Yin, the chief supervisor of the Chizhanghe River Region, was not one to take the blame, and he hated the blame that was thrown out of thin air.

The Dushui Division is located in the outskirts of Chun'an, not far from the Chizhang River, and it's about time to ride a fast horse for a stick of incense.

However, the governor of the capital water department arrived far faster than everyone expected.

It was almost Liu Lihuai who sent someone to call him, and in less than a cup of tea, a thin, handsome young man in dark casual clothes with sleeves came along the embankment of the official who sent the message.

"Xiao Fengming, the Chief Supervisor of the Chizhanghe River Region, has seen Xie Xunyen, and all your lords."

Xiao Yin is smart.

On the way here, he had heard the words of the messenger and knew who was present, so even though he had never met the inspector Xie Jinbai, he could accurately judge that the other party should be from the only familiar face present. A surveillance patrol from Kyoto.

Xiao Yin, Xiao Fengming?

Previously, Xie Jinbai had only vaguely felt that this Dushui Supervisor was too familiar, until Xiao Fengming reported his name, and Xie Jinbai recognized him.

Xiao Fengming, the legendary military advisor who used to be a commoner in the Dongqi Kingdom, turned into a cavalry of the Eight Thousand Dragon Mountains of the Canglan Kingdom.

Because of Xiao Fengming's identity as a native of Dongqi, he is very familiar with Dongqi's formations, so in previous lives, in several battles between Canglan and Dongqi, even though Dongqi's number was several times that of Canglan, he always lost more Win less.

Later, when Xie Jinbai was in charge of Beiye, the situation that Dongqi Kingdom was at a disadvantage in the battle with Canglan Kingdom changed, but the few small-scale battles they won were still very difficult.

He never thought that Xiao Fengming, the legendary military commander of Dongqi Kingdom who caused headaches for all the famous generals in Dongqi and even him in his previous life, was actually from Chun'an, and at this time he was actually just a small capital water officer.

How could Xie Jinbai have thought that he would meet Tang Weimian and Xiao Fengming, two powerful enemies in the future, in the small place of Chun'an?

Things are really getting more and more interesting, aren't they?

Xiao Yin could feel a very existential gaze falling on him, as if looking at him, but he had a clear conscience, so he didn't care much.

He bowed, and asked neither humble nor overbearing, "I don't know why my lord summoned the lower officials, why?"

Liu Lihuai was eager to find someone to top the tank, and he didn't have the time to think about why he asked someone to spread the word. Xiao Yin appeared so soon, and he didn't think about what the other party's mud was all about. , "Xiao Fengming, what's the matter with the waterproof dikes on both sides of the Chizhang River? Look, can such a waterproof dike stop the heavy rain and the coming Xia Xun?"

Most of the people who hang out in officialdom are not fools, even if they are fools, they can't be officials at all.

When Xiao Yin saw the collapsed water embankment around the river bank, he already knew what he didn't understand when he heard Liu Tongzhi's questioning again.

Persimmons are specially selected for soft pinch.

This is taking him as a persimmon.

Xiao Yin sneered from the bottom of his heart, and replied respectfully, "Master Hui Tongzhi, after the autumn flood last year, I visited and inspected the entire section of the Chizhang River, and proposed to my lord the hidden dangers of the waterproof dikes on both sides of the Chizhang River. Repair the water embankments in an all-round way. Otherwise, if the rainfall in the next year increases and the river water in the middle and lower reaches surges, even the dams built in the upper reaches will be washed away. It’s just that the adults refuted the lower officials on the grounds of alarmism.”

Damn it, you, Xiao Fengming, didn't say that the water embankment was broken like this at the time, did you?

Of course, this reason is absolutely untenable.

As the deputy of the local government, he heard that there were hidden dangers in the local water embankment, so he did not agree with the idea of ​​comprehensively repairing the water embankment. Liu Lihuai should also ask Xiao Fengming to accompany him on a field visit before drawing conclusions, but he did not.

It's just a little capital water chief, who would take his words to heart?

So at that time he took it for granted to refute the other party's proposal.

It was the summer solstice, the willows were leaning on the river bank, and the breeze was blowing, but Liu Lihuai's forehead was sweating profusely.

Liu Lihuai opened his mouth, just about to say some excuses for himself, Xie Jinbai looked at Xiao Yin, and asked in a low voice, "Mr. Xiao thinks that if this waterproof embankment is not fully repaired, the embankment built upstream will also be washed away?"

"Yes, this year the imperial court paid special attention to the flood in Chun'an, and the dams built on the upper reaches of the Chizhang River were more compact than in previous years. However, if the water volume in the middle and lower reaches of the river is out of control and impacts on the upper reaches, no matter how strong the dam is, it will also be destroyed by then. It is an unstoppable blow, and it is urgent to build waterproof embankments on both sides of the Chizhang River.”

Xiao Yin's face was solemn and authentic.

Generally, when the flood season comes, local officials have to visit and inspect the water embankments, but the Chun'an River is spread all over, especially the Chizhang River has a long bankline. In order to save trouble, it is common for officials to only inspect the main river sections.

Xie Jinbai also spent more than half a month of visits after the disaster, only to find that the problem did not lie in the dam upstream, but in the most inconspicuous river bank waterproof embankment.

This Xiao Fengming was able to discover the hidden dangers of the waterproof dikes on both sides of the Chizhang River after the autumn flood last year, and accurately predict the possible consequences of the incident without knowing what will happen next, which is not easy.

With such a talent, little Chun'an will definitely not be able to trap him.

As his name indicated, as long as he flies out of this place of Chun'an, he will surely become a blockbuster.

It's no wonder that in the future, that wolf cub Tuoba Ying will value him highly and obey him.

I just don't know why Xiao Fengming changed from an imperial court official to the Canglan Kingdom, and even made suggestions for Canglan to attack his homeland.

No matter what happened to Xiao Fengming later, and no matter whether Xiao Fengming would defect to Tuoba Ying in this life, he didn't mind selling Xiao Fengming a small favor at this time.

Xiao Fengming is definitely not something in the pool, this time to support the other party, let the other party accept his affection, it may be of great use in the future.

Xie Jinbai nodded from time to time, pretending to be listening carefully, and when Xiao Fengming finished speaking, he expressed his attitude in a timely manner, "In this way, the maintenance and supervision of the waterproof dikes on both sides of the Chizhang River will be more troublesome for Supervisor Xiao."

Xiao Yin was taken aback for a moment, as if he hadn't expected that the inspector would trust him so much, then he cupped his hands and said very seriously, "Your Excellency, thank you, repairing the embankment is the job of the lower officials, and the lower officials will definitely do their best." And for."

Xie Jinbai bypassed Liu Lihuai's acquaintance, and directly handed over the work of the water embankment to Xiao Yin for supervision, which was undoubtedly tantamount to slapping Liu Lihuai head-on.

Liu Lihuai's face was blue and red, and he was born to supervise and patrol on behalf of the emperor. If there are major issues, please ask the emperor to make a ruling. Small matters can be dealt with arbitrarily. It is just to appoint Xiao Yin to supervise the waterproofing of the embankment. Of course, Xie Jinbai has this right.

Even if Liu Lihuai is a fellow student of Chun'an, he can only bear it at this time.

"Did Xiao Jiancheng just come from the upstream dam?"

Xie Jinbai pretended to be chatting with Xiao Yin.

The other party's attitude was friendly, but Xiao Yin didn't dare to forget about it. He was respectful and asked with surprise in his eyes, "Yes, how did Master Xie know?"

"Xiao Jiancheng was wearing casual clothes with narrow sleeves instead of an official uniform. I think it was for the convenience of activities. Besides, Liu Tongzhi sent someone to invite Xiao Jiancheng, and Xiao Jiancheng arrived in less than a cup of tea. It was nearby. Xiao Jiancheng's cuffs, clothes, shoes and boots were covered with mud. He presumably inspected the flood control work of the Chizhang River, and even participated in the construction of the upstream dam, so even his sleeves were covered with mud.

Xie guessed that Jiancheng should be busy when he happened to see the official who was going to pass the message, and recognized Liu Tongzhi's entourage. He guessed that Liu Tongzhi might be nearby, so he stopped him.Knowing that the other party was looking for you, it was not my guess above that he came with the officials in such a short period of time, right? "

Following what Xie Jinbai said, all the officials looked at Xiao Yin, and sure enough, a lot of mud was found on his cuffs and boots.

Liu Lihuai was even more annoyed and wished to give himself a big slap in the face.

Why hadn't he been able to observe more carefully before?

If he had found out earlier, he would not have rashly attacked Xiao Fengming, and Xiao Fengming would have sued him in front of Xie Xunyan instead!

It hit all!

Even the details that he recognized Liu Tongzhi's follower and called him to stop him didn't make any difference!

Xiao Yin's eyes showed admiration, he bowed with both hands, and bowed to the end, "Xie Xun'an's amazing observation skills really amaze the officials."

"Xiao Jiancheng's reputation is absurd. I don't know if Xiao Jiancheng is convenient, can you take Xie to look around?"

"It is an honor to be an officer."

At this time, Xie Jinbai seemed to be thinking of the accompanying officials, "It's been hard work for the adults today, so please go back first, and Xiao Jiancheng can accompany me around."

Having said that, how dare Liu Lihuai and the others really go back here?

If there is only one Xiao Yin to accompany, what should we do if the situation of the waterproof embankment in front is even worse?

Isn't there no chance to defend yourself?

Liu Lihuai said righteously that as a local official, he must inspect the work along the Chizhang River to the end.

The judge Yang Yi also said that he would never leave.

Other officials followed suit.

Xie Jinbai smiled, "It's really a blessing for the people of Chun'an that your lords care so much about the people and their livelihood."

Naturally, everyone will inevitably say again, where is it, what is said is serious, such as this kind of scene.

The poor officials only moved a few chopsticks during the lunch hosted by Ning Wang Ji Yunfei, and now they have to go hungry, accompanying Xie Jinbai and Xiao Yin to walk all over the important water embankment section of the Chizhang River.

The officials were all hungry, dizzy, and weak in limbs, which was miserable.

Xie Jinbai returned to the inn to rest at Xiao Yin's suggestion until the moon was in the middle of the sky.

At the time of You, Tang Shimao came out of the hall and changed his government office. He heard from his subordinate Li Sheng that Xie Jingbai and local officials inspected the construction of the Chizhang River embankment and visited the water embankment along the bank.

"Is there really such a thing?"

Li Sheng nodded and walked to the door of the room.

After making sure that there was no one outside the door, Li Sheng closed the door cautiously, turned around, and replied, "It's absolutely true. I didn't believe it when I heard it at first, and took a detour to the outskirts of the city while I was out to handle the case. As expected, Xie Xunyan and Xiao Jiancheng are still helping to build the dam with their own hands. Several adults, such as Xu Wangbao and Yang Tongpan, are also accompanying them. The people passing by are stopping to watch, saying that it is rare to see us in Chun'an The local officials are so neat."

He also told his superiors the whole story of King Ning's invitation to dinner at Fengle Building, and the fact that several officials were called to the outskirts of the city to inspect the Chizhang River for flood control before they had time to move their chopsticks.

After Tang Shimao heard this, his expression sank into deep thought, "This young Xie Xunyong is more capable than I expected."

As Chun'an's parent official, how could he not know how easy it is to get all these officials together?

"No, this Xie Xunyan has become the hottest topic of discussion among the people of Chun'an today. However, the most talked about by the people is not the fact that Xie Xunyan led the officials to inspect the flood control of the Chizhang River. but..."

Li Sheng leaned closer to Tang Shimao's ear, and briefly summarized the so-called "anecdote of the previous dynasty" that he heard in Fengle Building today.

Of course, the part related to Mr. Tang was deliberately hidden.

"My lord, you also know that these storytellers have always liked to use the name of the previous court to discuss the affairs of the current court. You said that Xie Xunyong was so favored at such a young age, and even entrusted him with such an important job as the local governor, Shouldn't it be serious...is there any unusual relationship?"

"Whether it is true or not, what does it have to do with us? Besides, what is the crime for arbitrarily discussing the matter? As an official of the imperial court, don't you know, Mr. Li?"

Tang Shimao's eyes suddenly turned sharp.

Li Sheng felt a little disapproving.

If he presumptuously argues, then his son Tang Furong is still treasonously planning to marry the Holy One!

On the surface, he repeatedly promised, "Humble job, I know I made a mistake. I will never do it again in the future!"

It's not that Tang Shimao didn't see the dissatisfaction in his friend's eyes, but after all, Li Sheng was not only his subordinate, but also his fellow villager, and he was single-handedly promoted, so he was between superiors and subordinates and friends.

It's not good to say too much, Tang Shimao asked Li Sheng to back down after he stopped.

After Li Sheng left, Tang Shimao put his hands behind his back and looked up at the densely tangled pagoda trees outside the window. For the first time, he felt lucky that his youngest son was seriously injured and bedridden to recuperate.

That Nizi couldn't leave the house, so he didn't know the complicated right and wrong entanglements between Xie Huaiyu and the current saint.

Otherwise, maybe something will happen again.