His Majesty Meow Raises Fish [Rebirth]

Mengliang is the granary in the central part of Qingzhou and an important port on the North-South Canal. If Zhuang Jin really intends to surrender, it will indeed be a great temptation for the second brother.

The canal in Qingzhou was dug in the period of the first emperor, and the north and south sections were widened on the basis of the tributaries of the original Zhuohe River. It was used to support the capital and connect the north and the south.

Once used, it greatly reduces the cost of military food transshipment, thereby ensuring the supply of logistics such as military food and military pay for the border army.

Moreover, this canal connects to the neighboring country of Jingzhou. Although it has to pass through the border where demons gather, it is still much faster than land transportation. For the inland, it is also much more convenient than detouring by sea.

More importantly, the huge benefits brought by the North-South Canal greatly promoted the construction of the East-West Canal, and convinced those who once questioned that this project was costly to the people and money, they no longer blocked the construction of the East-West Canal.

Mengliang performed very well in the construction of the North-South Canal. It can be said that it was the first batch of counties to complete the task of widening the river and building embankments in the county, and was awarded by the emperor.

Zhuang Jin was able to pass the evaluation and stayed in Mengliang as the prefect, which has a lot to do with him.

Such a capable minister is naturally a rare talent for the court.

But since Qi Jing knew that he enslaved the people of Mengliang to grab jobs and let them build canals day and night, causing many people to die, he couldn't praise his meritorious ability.

Hearing that the second brother mentioned Zhuang Jinshi, and thinking about their relationship in the previous life, Qi Jing hesitated for a while, but decided to stop it.

——If a person like Zhuang Jinshi gained the prince's trust, wouldn't he have a greater chance of causing disaster to the village?

"Brother Huang, when Ah Jing went to Laiyiwei, it is true that he passed through Mengliang on the way back and forth, but if we talk about the intersection, it is out of the question."

Qi Jing showed contempt on his face: "This person flatters the superiors and bullies the inferiors, prostrates himself before the imperial power, surpasses the common people, and extorts violently. He is really not an upright gentleman."

He concealed the matter of Luo Qin, and only told Qi Heng that he had rescued eleven children: "Their parents all died because of building the canal. This is only in the county mansion. If it is placed in a local place, I don't know How many people lost their families because of this shows that Zhuang Jinshi is cruel and strict, regardless of the life and death of the people."

Since ancient times, the construction of such unnatural large-scale projects has suffered the suffering of the people who have been conscripted into labor.

Take the construction of the royal cemetery as an example. It took decades to complete the construction. I don’t know how many people’s youth has been filled in, let alone the construction of the canal, which needs to be accelerated.

The second prince lost his mother when he was young, and Concubine De was highly valued by His Majesty during his lifetime. The Emperor of Qingzhou personally enlightened him and carefully taught him for several years.

Qi Jing knew that his second brother had a gentle personality, acted fairly, and had a somewhat benevolent heart. Telling him about Zhuang Jinshi's guarding and stealing, it would be better to talk about the tragedy of the people building the canal.

He has no evidence for the matter of the granary, so it is impossible to win people's trust, but Deng Song and his family did die, which cannot be denied.

If it is said that one person is in poor health and unfortunately died in labor, it is a coincidence, but if so many people die because of this, can it be said that there is nothing wrong with being an official?

The second prince frowned when he heard the words: "That's true, this Zhuang Jinshi..."

Qi Jing saw Qi Heng's expression and understood. It seems that Zhuang Jinshi did find a way to contact the second prince's mansion secretly, but he definitely did not dare to tell the truth to the emperor's brother, so that the second emperor did not realize the seriousness of the matter before speaking out. test him.

"Because there is no more evidence, Ah Jing can't slander the court officials for no reason outside, so I can only talk to the emperor in private, and please don't blame Ah Jing for his youthful spirit."

"I don't blame you," Qi Heng glanced at the ignorant little Eleven, and saw him sitting in Qi Jing's arms concentrating on playing with his hands, so he continued: "If this person really behaves like this, it is really unbearable."

"Brother Huang, think about it. The north-south canal is considered open, but the east-west canal still needs to be repaired. If Mengliang refuses to fall behind and keeps the previous speed, wouldn't the people suffer even more?"

Qi Heng thought for a while and asked him: "Have you talked to Father about this?"

"I mentioned it once when I just returned to Beijing, but I don't have any evidence. Father certainly doesn't believe Ah Jing."

"Although you were kind and rescued those children, you still aroused Zhuang Jinshi's vigilance." Otherwise, Zhuang Jinshi would not find a way to send news to Beijing and come to him with "sincerity".

"A Jing later figured it out, and regretted it a lot, but human life was at stake, and she was in a hurry at the time, so she didn't care too much."

Qi Heng saw that he was annoyed, so he comforted him a few words: "This matter is not unsolvable, but we have to figure it out slowly."

The north-south canal was built too smoothly. If Meng Liang couldn't guarantee the same construction period and quality when building the east-west canal, he might fail. In this way, Zhuang Jinshi would definitely requisition again.

It might be convincing when they gather evidence at that time.

"Things flock together, and people are divided into groups. I'm afraid that Zhuang Jinshi will secretly climb up to some force in Beijing, and someone will protect him. and this matter.

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Qi Heng's face, but he quickly returned to normal: "You're right."

Those who cherish feathers will not take them into their wings unless the benefits are great enough.

Qi Heng can guess without much thinking, if his way doesn't work, Zhuang Jinshi must try other ways.

Maybe others only value Meng Liangbao's land and don't mind his character as a prefect, so it's a matter of course to protect him.

Qi Jing saw that her words had attracted the attention of the emperor's brother, and finally handed over such a troubled matter for such a long time to Qi Heng's hands, and she was a little relieved.

——Compared to Qi Jing, who has no power and few people, the second brother who is already a consul and has the full support of the Anguo government is more suitable for this matter... Regardless of whether the second brother can inherit the rule, keep such an official In the local area, it is definitely not the blessing of Qingzhou!

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I don't know if he was thinking about how to deal with Meng Liang's matter, or because of missing his mother, the second prince Qi Heng became much more silent in the next few days, until they arrived at Zhenguo Temple, they did not discuss political affairs with Qi Jing again.

Qiongyin Temple is located in the north of Tianjing. Although it is in the mountains, after years of repairs, there is not only an official road in front of the mountain, but also wide steps leading to the mountain gate.

If you don't want or can't go up to the sky, you can also go up by sliding pole.

The prince and his party wanted to come to pray for blessings, so there was no reason for them to sit on the pole. His Royal Highness the Second Prince personally led the team to climb the steps, and no one dared to complain.

Qi Jing naturally followed, but the young Xiao Shi could not.

At first, he was going to ask the servants to take turns to carry him up the mountain, but the little guy didn't talk much all the way in the carriage, and he was a little dazed. After thinking about it, Qi Jing decided to carry him by himself.

Little Eleven was in his brother's arms, and he really became more energetic. He obediently leaned against his chest, watching the scenery along the road with his round and bright eyes.

It happened that an old man with a bamboo hat was going up the mountain next to him, and he was riding a little monkey on his shoulders.

That little monkey was smaller than Luo Qin's soul, it looked cute, and immediately attracted the little guy's attention.

The old man seemed to notice that Xiaoshi was staring at him, and turned his head to give him a kind smile. The startled little guy shyly hid in his brother's arms.

Although Qi Jing was a little tired, seeing Xiao Shishi hiding, she patted his back: "The old man likes you, why are you hiding?"

Then he nodded to the old man on behalf of Little Eleven.

——They went to Zhenguo Temple to pray for blessings, and they all climbed to the heavenly ranks sincerely. At this time, there is really no need to put on the airs of the royal family...

The other party obviously didn't expect this young man in fancy clothes to be so polite, and smiled even more kindly when he saw this.

He certainly did not expect that the young man carrying the child up the mountain would actually be His Royal Highness himself.

The old man looked older, but he was much better at walking the mountain road than they were, and he surpassed them in a short while, and soon disappeared.

Although the prince and his party walked up to the sky, they did not stop the common people from passing.

It's just that the two teams are clearly separated, no one dares to approach the royal family, some peek secretly from a distance, some keep their heads down, or simply rush up the mountain like the old man, so as not to be slowed down by the nobleman's footsteps and delay their own time. matter.

As the saying goes, there is no light burden on a long road, let alone walking on a mountain road with a heavy load... It didn't take long for Qi Jing to sweat.

The little guy was very caring, wiped his sweat with his sleeve, and encouraged him: "Brother, you have worked hard!"

Encouraged by his younger brother, Qi Jing insisted on walking up for a while, but couldn't hold on anymore, and was about to discuss with Xiao Shiyi in exchange for Chong Jiu's hug, when Shaoxuan, who was walking behind, rushed over and took Xiao Shi one.

"Your brother is going to compete with the second brother to climb a mountain. If you go on like this, you can't win."

Shaoxuan whispered in Xiaoshi's ear, and only Qijing heard their conversation.

Xiao Shiyi left his brother's arms, and was a little unhappy at first, but immediately quit after hearing this.

——How can his seventh brother lose, he will definitely win!

Shaoxuan solemnly stopped the little thing who was about to applaud Qi Jing: "Shh, keep your voice down, don't let others hear you."

Xiao Shiyi immediately covered his mouth with his hands, expressing that he must be obedient and not let others find out.

The Seventh Prince: "..." Why do you always feel that this way of speaking is familiar?Who taught Shaoxuan to fool Shi Yi like this?Doesn't conscience ache?

Anyway, Qi Jing can breathe a sigh of relief.

After all, he has practiced martial arts for many years, without the little emperor (fat) (dun) in his arms, it is much easier to walk the mountain road.

The seventh prince was also worried that Shaoxuan would be tired after hugging him for a long time, but he didn't blush and sweat all the way, and those who didn't know thought that the little prince was as light as a piece of paper!

When they got to the mountain, the prince and his party saw two eminent monks waiting at the gate of the mountain. They were Master Hong Yuan, the abbot of Qiongyin Temple, and Master Hong Feng of the Sutra Pavilion.

Master Hong Yuan folded his palms together and greeted the Second Prince and others, saying: "Amitabha, Your Highnesses have traveled a long way, please follow the poor monk into the temple."

Qi Heng has been to Qiongyin several times over the years, and he is very familiar with the abbot, so he immediately brought everyone back to salute: "Master, thank you."

It was the first time for the Seventh Prince to visit Zhenguo Temple, and it was the second time he met Grandmaster Hong Yuan... In fact, he had no memory of the meeting he had when he was a child.

He has no memory of him, but Master Hong Yuan still has memories of him, and said to him with a smile:

"Your Highness the Seventh Prince is safe and sound."

The author has something to say:

--small theater--

Qi Xiaomiao: Shaoxuan actually fooled my brother!

Author Jun: Well, it’s all about husband and wife, don’t make a fuss.