Drunk Qingqiu

Standing in front of the officials kneeling on the ground, Yin Zhen, who was dressed in a stone-blue four-clawed python suit, looked around, "Get up, everyone."

"Thank you, Mr. Qin." Yan Chengyou, who was kneeling at the front, kowtowed and stood up, with a smile on his face, and said neither humble nor overbearing, "Fourth Master, Thirteenth Master, you have worked hard all the way, please come inside." After Yinzhen and his party entered, Yan Chengyou's face The smile on his face didn't fade away, he turned his head slightly, glanced at Liu Jingen, the prefect of Zhenjiang, and then entered the governor's gate.

In the increasingly hot weather in early summer, Liu Jingen shivered, sweating more on his head, and complaining incessantly.

After entering the room, Yinzhen and Yinxiang took the upper seat, Tian Wenjing and several long-attached guards stood behind Yinzhen, and Yan Chengyou led everyone to stand at the bottom.Yinzhen put down the official roster in his hand and said: "I won't say much, everyone understands: this time, Ben Belle, Brother Nine, and Brother Thirteen came here to help the victims of the disaster."

Yinzhen stood up, glanced at the officials present, and then said: "There are countless victims along the way, which is terrible. The task is not light. Therefore, our task is difficult, but we must not delay it. Therefore, we still have to rely on your help." Help. You are also people who have been living on the imperial salary for a long time. Now at this juncture, you should understand that the overall situation and the people are the most important. After all, Huang Ama loves the people like a son. Only by solving the problem in front of you, everyone Only when you wear it on top can you wear it securely."

Xu Zhen's words were both soft and hard, and some officials began to beat drums in their hearts when they secretly clicked a few words.

Yan Chengyou saw that Yinzhen resolutely refused to mention the matter of the blood letter, so he didn't know what this Sibeile was planning.As for Tian Wenjing, who appeared next to fourth master just after he was suspended from his job, it was by no means a good thing, so he might as well say it first.

He took a step forward calmly, and said respectfully: "What Sibei Le said is very true, the officials and others will do their best to help the elder brothers to relieve the victims. A month before the elder brothers came here, the disaster was actually It was controlled, but later the victims from all over the country flocked, and a lot of porridge sheds were added in and outside the city. There were too many victims, and the food in the warehouse was a bit unbearable. We and other officials have put our own Most of the family’s money and food were donated, and many rice shops in the city also sent food. Unfortunately, the disaster is too severe, and my meager efforts are of no avail. If we persist until today, we can only last for a few more days at most.”

"Fourth Belle also came just in time, to investigate the actual situation of the disaster, please submit a note to ask the emperor to allocate some more money and food."

Yinzhen took a deep look at Yan Chengyou, who was calm and well-founded in front of him, and his words not only wiped out him and all the officials under him, but also wanted to drag himself, the imperial envoy, into trouble.Or, his idea was to make himself retreat in the face of difficulties.

"Well, Ben Baylor will naturally investigate clearly. Everyone under my command knows that regardless of whether they have the ability or political achievements, I hate those people who do nothing but do nothing. At other times, it is fine. Let me know that there are such people when it is related to the people's livelihood, and they will all take off their top hats first, and take them to the capital!" Yinzhen ignored Yan Chengyou's hints of tit-for-tat, and first expressed his attitude, and said these words back.Several officials were already wiping away their sweat.

Yan Chengyou looked at Tian Wenjing who was behind Yinzhen again, and said, "Fourth Master, the people affected by the disaster are in dire straits. It is our duty to be officials to suffer more. The officials are busy with disaster relief and have no intention of caring about other things. But behind you Tian Wenjing, the former county magistrate of the seventh grade, was joined by the Zhenjiang prefect just last month because he was incompetent and biased. He is waiting to be suspended for investigation. Although he did not know why he was in front of the fourth master, the public case on him was not closed, and the people complained. Failure to do so is not enough to cause public outrage."

After hearing this, Xu Zhen didn't express his opinion, but asked, "Is Liu Jing'en, the prefect of Zhenjiang, here?"

Liu Jingen suddenly felt that his legs were weak, so he took two steps forward: "The next official is here."

"You said that Tian Wenjing has no way to govern? But I sent people to the county under Tian Wenjing's management to report back, and all the people said that Tian Wenjing is an upright official, which is obvious to all, and they are willing to come and testify in court! That's strange, you are inexplicable You can refer to him for a copy, but what's wrong with him?" Yinzhen slapped the table and asked.

Liu Jingen couldn't stand still, and knelt on the ground: "The official was confused for a while, and misunderstood the instigation of his subordinates. If this is the case, the official will go back and investigate carefully."

Yinzhen snorted coldly, "Confused, I think you are confused in all errands, and it is not Tian Wenjing who should be suspended for investigation, but you!" Yan Chengyou gritted his teeth with a gloomy face.

As he said that, Yinzhen walked back behind the table and said, "From now on, Tian Wenjing will assist Ben Baylor with his errands."

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Early this morning, after Yinzhen went to the governor's yamen, Yinzhen had been sitting on the rattan chair in the courtyard reading the "Book of Poems in Cursive Script".Although he is not as high as Wuyong, Lin Yu can be regarded as a capable person in front of Yinzhen. Before Yinzhen left, he left him to wait for brother Jiu's orders.Since the morning, Lin Yu has been peeking at him several times, and he can't help but be surprised. Compared with his fourth master, Jiu Ye lives a really leisurely life.

Lin Yu, who was thinking about it, suddenly raised his head and looked at the moon gate in the yard. After a while, a young man in white walked in beside the gate.

Yinzhen looked at the dusty young man in white, got up from the wicker chair, and smiled: "Thanks for your hard work, it took only two days to bring it all here?"

The man in white was Su Yang. Even Gao Wu couldn't help being surprised. Su Yang had always been in the capital, and almost all of Jiuye's property was managed by Su Yang.During this trip to the south of the Yangtze River, Yinzhen never considered bringing Su Yang with him at all. He rushed over here in a hurry. Could it be that there is something wrong with the capital?

Su Yang came over and bowed to Yinzhen: "Master Jiu, it's a good luck not to disgrace his life. One hundred thousand shimi has been secretly transported to the city."

Yinzhen nodded, "It's hard for you, I'm afraid all the rice in the rice shop in our capital has been emptied."

Su Yang smiled and shook his head: "It's not too late. I knew it was an urgent matter when I saw Master Jiu's letter. People bought a large amount of rice in the surrounding areas overnight, and only half of the grain in the capital was transferred out."

Yinzhen smiled, eyes bent, and happily patted Su Yang on the shoulder, "Su Yang, you really helped me a lot. What would I do without your help?"

Su Yang was silent for a while, then said: "I should tell Master Jiu, you can give many people the opportunity to take care of your business. Without me, Master Jiu can promote others. There are many talented people in the world. , but you are the only God of Wealth, and you are the only one who is willing to help me at that time." Speaking of this, Su Yang raised his head and looked at Yinzhen quietly: "But if there is no Lord Jiu, I don't know what to do. manage."

Yinzhen couldn't help laughing: "Believe me, it's because they didn't see your talent, don't underestimate yourself, how can my Yinzhen people not be good? I'm afraid that many people are now regretting that their intestines are green "It's true, the eldest elder brother and Yinzhen's little aunt, Tong Shi, both feel a little regretful. Su Yang was originally a slave under Tong's housekeeper, and the eldest elder brother was the first one Su Yang asked for help. people.At the beginning, I didn't recognize this piece of jade in the rough.Now he can only watch him earn money for Yinzhen.

"Su Yang, you are exhausted after coming from Beijing, go down and rest first. I have urgent matters here, so I can't delay." Yinzhen beckoned someone to take Su Yang down to rest, and took someone out to leave in a hurry. go.

It was only at this time that Lin Yu realized that Master Jiu was not idle, but had already expected to adjust the rice grains, and had already arranged everything before these people knew about it!Really thoughtful and thoughtful.

After leaving the door, Gao Wen came riding from a distance with two people on horseback. Seeing Yinzhen and the others, he replied, "Master Jiu, my subordinates rented a shop in the downtown area. It may be the cause of the famine. The price Very low."

Yinzhen nodded, and said to Xiaoqiu who followed Su Yang to transport the rice: "You let the convoy deliver the rice to the shop first, and I will send officers and soldiers to help maintain order later. When the officers and soldiers arrive, they will start selling rice. The price of rice. I haven't recruited any buddies now, so I'm afraid you guys will be busy for two days."

Xiaoqiu agreed and went.

"Lin Yu, the fourth brother has gone to the governor's yamen. You take me to the Green Camp to transfer troops." Yinzhen turned to look at Lin Yu, as if he knew that Lin Yu knew where the barracks were.

When we arrived at the barracks, the generals, guerrillas, and chiefs all went to meet the imperial envoys, and several thousand bosses ran out to meet them.The few people were also inexplicable. Although there were imperial envoys who came here for the disaster relief money, the final account didn't come from this side, and they couldn't be found out anyway.What's more, these petty officials who are usually neglected actually met the ninth prince of the dynasty...

Mr. Qian, who took the lead, came over to salute: "Xiaguan Wang Shan has met Brother Jiu."

Yinzhen waved his hand, "Get up, my elder brother is following the emperor's orders, and now I need your help. Wang Shan, how many people do you have under your command?"

"If you go back to Master Jiu, there are more than 1000 people."

"Okay, make arrangements. 300 people will come with me, and the rest will be scattered to various rice shops in the city. Without my permission, they are not allowed to sell rice privately."

Wang Shan was puzzled, but he readily agreed. He took 500 people to go with Yinzhen, and arranged for his subordinates to take another 700 people to various rice shops.Wang Shan agreed so happily, but there is actually something hidden.It turned out that Wang Qing, whom Yinzhen helped casually yesterday, was his cousin in the same family. He was grateful to Yinzhen in his heart, but suffered from not having the opportunity to thank him.Unexpectedly, the next day, this opportunity was presented.

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Every rice shop in the city received an official document.

Due to the special circumstances during the famine, each rice shop needs to donate a certain amount of rice grain to continue operating; and the price of rice must not be higher than the price of rice in the capital.

The owners of all the rice shops were shocked and angry when they received the official document issued by Brother Jiu, and their teeth itched with hatred. Isn't this clearly blocking people's way of making money?This ninth elder brother is known as the God of Wealth in the capital, and he dares to feel that the rice shop in the south of the Yangtze River does not have his business, so he is not in a hurry.

The owners of several rice shops couldn't help but get together to discuss.

A man in his early thirties wearing a brown robe said, "What do you guys think?"

A tall, thin man with a goatee and a few years old said with a smile: "Uncle Feng, you have always been our leader in Mihang. We will do whatever you decide." They all agreed.

"Okay! Since everyone gave me face, I will say it first. This official document is obviously unreasonable. Why should we turn in the grain and rice? We just say that there is no rice and waste it with them. How many people will starve to death? Some people are dumbfounded, and then there will be people begging us to sell rice." Uncle Feng in the brown robe said with a sneer.

"Okay, I believe what you, Uncle Feng, said." The other person put down the smoking pot and voted.

After several people had discussed it, a servant hurried in from the outside, panting and said: "Master Feng, it's too bad, I don't know when a new rice store opened in the city, and it is selling rice at a low price." .”

A few people stood up in shock, whoever moved so fast, those millet shops were restricted by several big rice shops, and they didn't dare to sell rice at a low price.Who is this brave enough to not be afraid that they will unite to punish him?

"Go and find out about this new rice shop again, you guys, just follow what you just said, the price of this rice can't be lowered!"

"Okay, we will listen to you." Several people discussed and left.

At this time, there are many green battalion soldiers hanging around outside each rice store, monitoring the rice store and not allowing private sales of rice.

The people in the city were full of resentment, but there was amazing good news that a rice shop was selling rice at a low price.As a result, a long queue formed outside a Jinxiang rice store in the city.

After Yinzhen learned about the actions of several other rice shops, he also became angry.These profiteers, for the sake of money, don't even care about human nature.

Xiaoqiu came to report that [-] shi were sold on the first day. If this continues, the [-] shi rice may not last for a few days.

This is still the second thing. Rich people buy rice, and those who don't have money.Yinzhen rubbed his forehead, and asked people to send rice to various porridge sheds every day, and arranged for the green battalion soldiers to watch it personally, the porridge should not be too thin, and it must be eaten twice a day.

Even with the help of Tian Wenjing, those accounts were not sorted out in a day.Yan Chengyou and the others firmly insisted on doing things here in accordance with the regulations, and the cost of money was also clearly listed.

At night, Yinzhen sent several people to protect Tian Wenjing.He took Yinxiang to the residence arranged by the governor.Yinzhen will also move here tonight, He Yuzhu and other people from Brother Jiu's house are already waiting here.

Before entering the courtyard, Gao Wuyong came out with a strange expression, called a thousand, and came up to whisper a few words to Yinzhen.

A sneer suddenly appeared on Yinzhen's ice-berg face that hadn't changed for thousands of years, and the people around him couldn't help but stood aside.

"I want to see what else the Zhenjiang magistrate has done, Gao Wuyong, bring those two people over to see me." Yinzhen said expressionlessly.

Gao Wuyong turned around and left, Yinxiang and Li Wei looked at each other, not knowing what happened.

Yinzhen turned around and looked at the two of them, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Li Wei, go to Tian Wenjing's to help; Yinxiang, go back to the room and rest first, you are too busy today." Yinxiang and Li Wei looked at each other again , tried to express his doubts to the other party, but left obediently.

Yin Zhen breathed a sigh of relief, but his face became even more gloomy, and he entered the main room in the west courtyard.

As soon as someone brought hot tea, Gao Wuyong brought two people into the house.

Immediately, a strong scent of makeup spread in the room, Yinzhen raised his head to look at the two actors in the room, both of them were men with a handsome body and delicate eyebrows and eyes.They are not very old, one is dressed as a charming Huadan, and the other is dressed as a handsome niche.Especially the people in Huadan's appearance, with big peach eyes and small red mouth, they are really more beautiful and romantic than women, and their eyebrows, eyes and body are still a little timid.

The two walked over with low eyebrows, both knelt on the ground and said, "Caomin has seen Lord Jiu."