Although Guo Zhan'an is the Tanhualang of this dynasty and has served as a value in the Imperial Academy, he is worthy of the title of a young talent.But when it comes to water conservancy, Guo Zhanan is just a scholar with one foot in the door.

Most people in Tonghua County make a living from farming. After returning from the cliff, Guo Zhan'an and Huo Yu visited Chen Xiehao again.

Hearing that Guo Zhan'an and Chen Xiehao discovered a river, Chen Xiehao couldn't help but smile: "Where did Master Guo find it? I have lived in Tonghua County for so long, and I have never heard of such a river near us." A river."

To put it bluntly, I just don't trust Guo Zhan'an.

Chen Xiehao is the county magistrate of Tonghua County, and his status in people's minds is much higher than that of Guo Zhan'an. Huaxian is good, Chen Xiehao will definitely change his attitude towards him.As long as the attitude of the county magistrate is reversed, the rest will be easier to handle.

Just as Guo Zhanan guessed, although he was full of doubts about his words, Chen Xiehao was still willing to follow Guo Zhanan for a walk in the winter.

Huo Yu originally wanted to go there again, but the snow over there was too thick, and he was too short to walk on it, and it was very difficult for him to walk on it. In addition, the homework assigned by Mr. Sun had not been completed today, so he wanted to take advantage of Sun When the old man is still busy, he can make it up, as long as he goes back to the county office first.

Guo Zhan'an and Chen Xiehao were walking towards the cliff, just passing by the mountain pass of Buguihao, and seeing the loathing and fear flashing in Chen Xiehao's eyes, Chen Xiehao thought about it, and said with a smile: "I heard that there are people in Buguishan Mountain. Snow ghost, unfortunately I have never seen it before."

Chen Xiehao's face turned pale, as if recalling some bad memories, and he pretended to be calm and replied: "My lord was joking, it's better not to see this snow ghost."

Guo Zhanan shook his head, and said: "I remember when I was young, there were rumors of ghosts eating children on the outskirts of the capital. At that time, every family was on guard, and everyone was terrified, for fear that their children would be caught and eaten by the ghost. Later, a man named Li The officer at night said he was going to hunt ghosts, but in the end he caught several big rats."

Chen Xiehao couldn't help wondering: "Could it be that the child-eating ghost is a big mouse?"

Guo Zhan'an did not answer Chen Xiehao's question directly, but continued: "Later, Jing Zhaoyin sent people to investigate for more than half a month, only to find that there was no child-eating ghost at all. The businessman who first reported eating child ghosts, When passing by the mass grave, I saw a few vague shadows and half the corpse of a child. Because the child's body was mutilated and bloody, I thought it was a ghost eating the child. The child's body should have been killed by someone Throw it away there, and those big rats are starving, the baby's skin is tender, it is naturally a delicacy for them."

Chen Xiehao pondered for a while, then said: "Your Excellency, what you mean is that there are no snow ghosts at all. What we saw that day were people, or something else?"

Guo Zhan'an smiled and said, "The county magistrate can send someone to investigate and see if I'm right."

Chen Xiehao still had doubts about him, if he told Chen Xiehao this matter directly, it might cause Chen Xiehao's suspicion of him instead.Why not take an incident that happened back then as an introduction and let Chen Xiehao investigate by himself.

After all, Chen Xiehao is the county magistrate, no matter how afraid he is, this matter is related to Tonghua County, Guo Zhan'an does not believe that he will not investigate.

While talking, the two came to the cliff.

It was mid-winter, and a thin layer of ice had formed on the river, but if you calm down and listen carefully, you could still hear the sound of the river surging under the thin ice.

Chen Xiehao was overjoyed at first: "How did your lord find this place? As a native of Tonghua County, I didn't even know there was this river."

Guo Zhanan replied: "Huo Yu discovered this."

As soon as the words were out of his mouth, Guo Zhan'an said badly, even Chen Xiehao didn't find out, but Huo Yu did. Doesn't that mean that Huo Yu has lived near Tonghua County for a long time?If someone finds out that Huo Yu and Sun Lao were once members of Tiger Village, it will bring them a lot of trouble.

So, taking advantage of Chen Xiehao's not thinking about this, he said first: "Huo Yu is too naughty, he usually likes to run around, and his grandfather and I always have times when we can't control it. Thinking that this kid can do a good thing.”

"It's not just a good thing, it's a great thing!" Chen Xiehao was overjoyed, "If this water can guide the farmland, there will be no worries about irrigation after the spring."

Chen Xiehao didn't have time to think about anything else, so he stood on the cliff and observed the terrain carefully for a while, and suddenly his happy face pulled down like this: "No, this place is too steep, and the waterwheel is difficult to erect, plus If we have to build such a long canal, I’m afraid it won’t work.”

Guo Zhan'an didn't know much about this matter, so he asked, "Is there no other way?"

Chen Xiehao waved his hand and said, "The water is several feet away from where we are standing. Originally, if we set up a waterwheel, we could bring the water up, but this place is too steep, and the waterwheel cannot be erected close to the cliff. .It would be too dangerous to build it in the middle of the river.”

The two of them couldn't do anything for a while, Chen Xiehao lamented repeatedly: "Maybe God doesn't want our county to have enough food and clothing. Such a good river, with so much water, just can't be used."

Naturally, Guo Zhan'an would not give up on this. There are so many people in Tonghua County, maybe there are capable people among them who can solve this problem?

He asked Chen Xiehao to go back to gather the people and tell them about the situation, while he went back to the county government to edit a letter, sent someone to send it to the post station, and sent it to the Ministry of Industry in the capital together with other papers.

This is the rule set by the court. □□This is a farmer with his face facing the loess and his back facing the sky. Because of years of severe drought, heavy taxes, cruel officials in power, the people are in dire straits.In desperation, □□ raised his arms and shouted in the farmland. After more than ten years of fighting, he finally conquered the world.

Precisely because he was born in a farmer, he understands the importance of agriculture and the suffering of farmers.Therefore, when he was in office, he made a law that each state and each prefecture should have several skilled craftsmen as dredgers, who would be responsible for the important tasks of water conservancy irrigation and construction in the prefecture.

It was only during the reign of Emperor Wu that a major case occurred. In the end, Emperor Wu took back the right to dispatch dredgers to the Ministry of Industry. Whenever an official wanted to invite Dr. Jun, he had to write a letter and send it directly to the Ministry of Industry. The Ministry of Industry would follow the order of the documents. to make arrangements.

Although Chen Xiehao didn't have great expectations for this, he still had a thought in his heart. If someone could figure out a way to divert the river water to the crop fields, the irrigation in Tonghua County would no longer be necessary. Worry!

Therefore, he summoned several farm families in Tonghua County, as well as carpenters, blacksmiths and other skilled craftsmen in the county that night, and a group of people gathered around the stove to discuss this matter.

"What he said is true?" One of the carpenters didn't believe it. "We in Tonghua County have been worrying about the water for so many years. We just wish there would be a flood, and he can solve it as soon as he comes?"

Chen Xiehao said: "It wasn't him who discovered it, it was the kid next to him who sneaked out once and discovered it."

Chen Sheng was also here. He remembered Huo Yu staring at him that day, and couldn't help saying: "That kid is an untamed dog! He wants to hit me with a torch!"

Chen Xiehao glared at him: "Don't think I don't know what happened that day. I asked Li Hu and others, and you did it yourself! What did you say when you entered the mountain? Don't do anything! If it weren't for that kid , are you planning to kill Guo Zhanan!"

Chen Sheng shrunk his neck embarrassingly, but still couldn't help explaining to himself: "Anyway, this county magistrate is not a good person, if he kills him, he will kill him. If he said it, he accidentally fell down and broke his neck."

Bang!

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiehao slammed the table heavily and stood up.

Although everyone didn't understand why Chen Xiehao suddenly lost his temper, they all stood up tremblingly.

Chen Xiehao pointed at Chen Sheng angrily and said, "I tell you, if you want to kill someone, don't do it in our Tonghua County! If you drag us down, you can do it yourself!"

Only then did everyone realize that this Guo Zhanan was an official of the imperial court. If he was killed, would there be any reason for the imperial court not to send someone to investigate carefully?If it is found out that the people in Tonghua County did it, I am afraid that the whole Tonghua County will not be safe. After all, when the previous county magistrate was still there, many people wished to give them away in their dreams. Killed, if the investigation continues, I am afraid that many people present will be suspected.

Chen Sheng also knew that he had broken his promise, rubbed his neck in embarrassment and said, "County magistrate, just go around me once, you also know that my mouth has no doors, and I can say what I say, but that is to say."

Chen Xiehao rubbed the center of his brows uncomfortably, and said, "Chen Sheng, you must change your temper. I always feel that this new county magistrate is different from the previous one."

"What's the difference? We're still the fish and meat people! If we rely on them, we'll just wait to starve to death!" Someone said something abruptly, which was immediately recognized by the others.

Chen Xiehao was not willing to correct their point of view immediately, but said: "No matter what, the river is there. If only we can find a way to divert the river water to our side, it will be great. Don't worry about the county magistrate. , think of a way first, and see if we can figure out a way before spring begins."

On the other hand, after dinner, Mr. Sun, who always talks less and does more, suddenly stopped Guo Zhanan: "My lord, I have been working here for half a month. I saw that my lord has been busy before, so I don't have the nerve to ask you to discuss the monthly payment." I don’t know when my lord will be free these two days? Also, is the monthly money of my lord’s servants charged from me, or is it paid separately?”

Guo Zhan'an just remembered that when he wooed Mr. Sun before, although he agreed that the treatment would not be bad, he hadn't finalized the monthly payment. It seems that it will take a month. It is estimated that Mr. Sun couldn't hold back anymore, so he came to him .

Originally, this matter should be left to Jia Huan to handle, but Jia Huan was ordered to go to the northwest border a few days ago and has not yet returned.Guo Zhan'an vaguely remembered the monthly money of the accountant at home, added [-]% to it, and reported it to Mr. Sun.

Elder Sun was a little surprised: "My lord, is it too much?"

When he went to Yong'an Mansion a few days ago, he specifically inquired about the monthly money of the accountant of the big family in Yong'an Mansion, which was less than what Guo Zhan'an gave him.Guo Zhanan is just a small county magistrate. Judging from his style, food and clothing these few days, he is not the master of luxury. Even if his hometown in the capital is rich, I am afraid that he will not be given much. How can he give himself so much monthly money?

As if he had seen through Elder Sun's hesitation, Guo Zhan'an didn't hide anything, and said bluntly, "Huo Yu is still young, so I'll give you his monthly money as well. It belongs to the two of you."

"My lord! As I said, Yu'er will not be someone else's servant!" Elder Sun was anxious, "Did your lord forget?"

Guo Zhanan comforted him with a smile and said, "Old Sun, don't worry too much. I just see that Huo Yu is clever and intends to train him to be my right-hand man."

After all, there are not many people around him that he can use now, Huo Yu admires him, and takes himself as an example in everything, so it is better to cultivate him as his right-hand man.

Elder Sun heaved a sigh of relief, but he thought that if Guo Zhan'an really cultivated Huo Yu, Huo Yu would inevitably be involved in official disputes in the future.

Guo Zhan'an's words at this time dispelled all his worries.

"Old man, Huo Yu is going to grow up after all, how many years can you protect him from wind and rain?"

Yes, sooner or later, Yu'er will grow up and become a man, a man who stands upright.

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