summer thunderstorm

At the end of July in the year 34, due to improper management of summer floods in Beichenyibei area, many floods engulfed villages and fields, and people were displaced.This matter was reported to the court, and the emperor was angry at the court, throwing memorials below the ninth step, angrily reprimanding all civil and military officials, and all the people knelt down, all fearful.

"Can someone tell me why it happened?" The person who asked from the throne, with an angry face, looked around at the kneeling officials and suppressed it with dignity.

For a long time, under coercion, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, who was in charge of this matter, knelt down and replied: "Back to the emperor, there are rumors that during the governance of the summer flood season, due to insufficient silver, they were not managed one by one. That's why..."

"Not enough silver? It's a joke! Minister of Industry, compared with the amount allocated in previous years, this year I gave you a lot more! In previous years, it was well managed, but this year there was such an accident. Could it be that the surplus money has turned you into a useless person?" !" The emperor interrupted the Minister of the Ministry of Industry's words, sarcasm.

"Your Majesty!" Minister of the Ministry of Industry did not dare to admit such crimes, and quickly defended, "I am not misappropriating surplus money, but... it is someone who appropriated funds without authorization..."

As soon as this remark came out, those who knew about it and those who didn't knew about it showed surprise, and the emperor even scolded, "Who is so bold?"

The Minister of the Ministry of Industry hesitated, and finally said three words: "Elder Prince", the court was silent, even the emperor squinted his eyes and fell silent, waiting for the people below to give him an explanation.

At the right time, one person came out, presented the memorial in his hand, knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, I have something to report, and someone came to report that the eldest prince arrived in the Yibei area in early May, but he did not take precautions against summer floods. Instead, he enjoyed himself in Xianyang City. He ordered the Xianyang prefect to rob the women of the people, and even asked to build a mansion for her. The luxury of the mansion is not as good as that of the king's mansion. The Xianyang prefect is usually clean and honest, and has no money to build this mansion. The emperor's lesson!"

The crowd was in an uproar, one robbed a civilian girl, the other embezzled public funds. These two charges were charged on the head of the eldest prince. It was really scary. The elder prince who was kneeling in the court hall was shocked. Although Tong Guan didn't speak, he also acquiesced. General Wei behind him asked: "Master Nie, what you say is unfounded, how can you slander the eldest prince so much, if the words are not true, the emperor can punish you for disrespect!"

The emperor still had an impression of this Minister of the Ministry of Officials. This person entered the Ministry of Officials as the number one scholar, was protected by the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and was indeed talented. In just a few years, he was already the position of Minister of the Ministry of Officials. I don't know how to impeach others, but today I speak righteously about the eldest prince, I don't know what is the meaning, "Nie Aiqing, your words can't make me directly condemn the eldest prince, do you have evidence?"

"Your Majesty might as well take a look at these." Nie Jingming remained unwavering, ignoring the gazes of others, and took out a few pieces of paper from his sleeve. The Emperor asked the little eunuch to read it, and his face changed instantly, "Okay! My good son! Dare to be so bold!"

The thing presented by Nie Jingming records that there was a case in Xianyang City last month. The deceased was the one who was robbed by the First Prince. It turned out that the woman was unbearable to be humiliated by the First Prince. She hit her head to death. , Send it back to the woman's family; the paper also records the silver taels spent by the eldest prince's mansion and his expenses in Xianyang City, a large amount of silver taels impressively on the paper.

How could the emperor let his courtiers reveal such embarrassing things to the court, he already believed it eight percent in his heart, but his subordinates didn't know what was going on, and seeing the emperor's angry face, they didn't dare to touch his scales.

"I already know that although this matter is not the fault of the Ministry of Industry, it is also responsible. The Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry will be fined for three months' salary."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." The minister of the Ministry of Industry breathed a sigh of relief, and punishing him with a salary of three months was already the lightest punishment.

"Besides," the emperor paused, and said again, "I am drafting an order to recall the eldest prince. According to what you love, who can handle the aftermath of the disaster?"

After the eldest prince's incident, everyone dared not open their mouths to recommend their own people, and waited and watched. Seeing that no one answered, the emperor asked, "Nie Aiqing, who can you tell me is suitable?"

Nie Jingming put on his clothes and said, "I think the sixth prince is suitable."

The emperor frowned. It is reasonable to say that the previous incident was caused by the eldest prince. If he sends the prince this time, the people may not be convinced, "Why?"

Others were also waiting for Nie Jingming's answer, but he calmly narrated: "I got the news earlier, and He Xiangchen and Lang Zhong also knew about the flood and took action. I think the Minister of the Household Department should know about it."

As we all know, He Xiangchen is a member of the sixth prince's family, and it is not an exaggeration for Xia Danfang to know He Xiangchen's movements. The emperor asked Xia Danfang: "Is there such a thing?"

Sure enough, Xia Danfang presented the memorial and said: "Back to the emperor, He Langzhong's letter indeed entrusted his ministers to report to the emperor. Many people have been displaced by the flood, and the emperor will definitely spend money on it. These refugees recruited and dug the Lingqu, which can not only resettle the people, but also speed up the work of the Lingqu, and he has completely explored the places where the Lingqu passed. The one I am familiar with is the Sixth Prince, which is why Minister Nie recommended the Sixth Prince."

The little eunuch presented the memorial to the emperor again, which contained nothing more than details and arrangements. The emperor was indeed satisfied after reading it, but the sixth prince was still a little awkward for him, but when he thought of Lingqu, he secretly gritted his teeth and declared: Things are ready, send the sixth prince to replace the eldest prince, and order the sixth prince to leave immediately tomorrow morning!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Nie Jingming and Xia Danfang thanked each other at the same time.

After the early morning court, some people with exquisite hearts subconsciously looked at Nie Jingming. This upstart in the court who had never offended anyone in the court, but never said who was standing behind him, was indeed a bit abnormal in what he did today. It's just that the gentle look on Nie Jingming's face is the same as before, which can't be detected by others.

Nie Jingming wanted to go back to the mansion, but was stopped by Duanmuyan, "Jingming, come to my mansion."

"En." Nie Jingming really had no way to refuse this person who treated him best in the officialdom.

When he arrived at Duanmu Mansion, Duanmuyan announced openly: "Jingming, don't lie to me, you belong to the Sixth Prince."

Nie Jingming's deeds in these years are all in the eyes of Duanmuyan. He once suspected that Nie Jingming was the eldest prince or the third prince, but he saw that he had never helped any prince. Don't worry, but not long after the sixth prince appeared, Duanmuyan had a premonition, and found that he was getting busy gradually, and the schedule to visit him was much shorter. Others may not be able to notice it, but Duanmuyan felt it personally, and today In the court hall, his conjecture was indeed confirmed.

Duanmuyan didn't expect Nie Jingming to kneel down in front of him. He wanted to help him up, but he refused, "Master Shangshu, Jingming is indeed doing what your lord thinks. He has been working for the sixth prince and disappointed you. There is no hypocrisy in the reverence for adults."

"You...get up and talk!" Duanmuyan went to help him again, but Nie Jingming shook his head and said, "Jingming wants to salute to your lord." After finishing speaking, he bowed to Duanmuyan involuntarily, Jishou kowtowed.

"Ai~" Duanmuyan sighed, and knew his stubbornness, he waited until he saluted before saying: "You and I are both officials in the court, so I'm only one rank higher than you, so why do you have to do such a grand salute." It would be fine if Nie Jingming made the first bow, but this first bow is a bit heavy.

"Jing Ming already had two gentlemen before he met my lord. The two gentlemen treated Jing Ming very well, and Jing Ming is also very grateful for it. What Jing Ming told my lord about Jing Ming's life experience was not completely false. Jing Ming lost his father when he was young. When she was 15 years old, her mother married her current father. Jingming also changed her name at that time. Before she had time to enjoy her father's love, she went on a trip with the sixth prince a year later. Since then, when she met your lord again, Jingming has always regarded you as righteous. Father, always..." After speaking, Nie Jingming's voice choked up, he suddenly missed his mother, and also the father who had always wanted to make up for him.

Whether Nie Jingming's words are false or not, Duanmuyan knows in his heart that he has already regarded him as his son after getting along with him in the past few years, which is why he protects Nie Jingming everywhere, "That's all, if you want, you can call If I call you foster father, I will treat you as my own son."

"Father!" Nie Jingming shouted happily, and Ren Duanmuyan helped him up.

Duanmu Yan sighed in his heart, and he had to think more after accepting the father-in-law. At least, he would also favor the sixth prince...

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The woman in a peach pink dress was holding her chin and the corners of her mouth were upturned, as if she was very happy. The woman in a purple dress sitting opposite her was Dongfang Ziqin, but she was a little worried, "Sister Hongxiu , you said you would help me, anyway, you can’t let that person pester Brother Qiuyu anymore!”

Hongxiu smiled and said: "Since I said it, how can I break my promise? I was thinking just now, why not make that person forget his love for Brother Qiuyu?"

"Surely there is a way, sister, tell me quickly." Dongfang Ziqin asked in surprise.

Hong Xiu took out a pill and handed it to her, "You give this to that person to take."

Dongfang Ziqin took the pill, hesitated, "This is it?"

"My sister thinks that poison is not good. If my sister doesn't believe it, just throw it away. There is no other way." Hongxiu said carelessly, and got up to leave. If you want to be angry, I naturally believe in my sister."

Dongfang Ziqin met Hongxiu long ago, and Hongxiu treats her very well, as if she treats her like a younger sister, going to Dongfang's house to accompany her from time to time, Dongfang Ziqin naturally trusts her very much.

"Sister is not angry, it's getting late, you should go back to Xia Mansion earlier, this time, if you want to come to Xia Mansion, it's time to go to Dongfang to hire, younger sister, don't forget to invite elder sister a glass of wedding wine."

Hongxiu's teasing made Dongfang Ziqin ashamed, "Sister made fun of me again!" After speaking, she ran away in despair.

Hongxiu watched her leave, and the smile on her face increased. She liked Dongfang Ziqin's innocence since she was a child, and treated her very well, but she never thought that Dongfang Ziqin would get entangled with those two people. Thinking of the medicine just now, she unconsciously guessed Will Xia Qiuyu send herself to Luo Jinglei just like his master let her brother bully her...

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