With Ruan Yuan's rectification of the people, Jiangxi became increasingly stable. Before he knew it, it was the spring of the 20th year of Jiaqing. On this day, the imperial edict to confer Ruan Yuan on the title of Prince Shaobao also arrived at Nanchang Fuyuan. Ruan Yuan was officially conferred the title of Prince Shaobao and took over.

The flower feathers and feather tubes given by Jiaqing. In addition, because Ruan Yuan had worked hard for many years and had a long history of meritorious service, Jiaqing was particularly gracious and granted Xie Xue the honor of being a favor. Ten years after Liu Wenru was granted the title, Xie Xue finally had the title of married woman.

However, when Jiaqing issued the decree to grant favors, he also continued to warn Ruan Yuan to arrest Zhu Mao Li. When Ruan Yuan arrested Hu Bingyao previously, Zhu Mao Li had already absconded and has been missing since then. It seems that he passed through Huaxian County

During the war, Jiaqing still had lingering fears about the rebellion among the people.

Seeing Ruan Yuan accept Hua Ling, he seemed to feel a lot more relaxed. Yang Ji also smiled at Ruan Yuan and said, "Bo Yuan, I really didn't expect that. You said that when Mrs. Xie first came to our house, she looked at us.

I was so scared that I didn’t dare to say a word, but now? I have a fifth-grade status. Alas, it’s been 19 years. Look at my hair, it’s a lot grayer too.”

"Haha, do you still remember what happened back then?" Ruan Yuan was indeed relaxed and smiled at Yang Ji: "Yuezhuang and Shuzhiben are the same, they are our family. Fu'er was born too early, but he shouldn't...

...Maybe it's my fault too." He naturally knew that Xie Xue almost caused a catastrophe because of his mistake in befriending an adulterer. Therefore, in the next few years, Kong Luhua only reported pleasant things to Liu Wenru and sealed Xie Xue away.

The edict was postponed, and because he was abiding by the system and demoted, he had no chance to ask for another reward for Xie Xue. Naturally, this time it was him who had made a contribution to quelling the robbers. Kong Luhua took the opportunity to make this suggestion, and Jiaqing just agreed.

"But there is one more thing, Boyuan, why do I feel that you have never cared about it?" Yang Ji suddenly said to Ruan Yuan at this time: "The Zhu Mao Li mentioned in the emperor's edict, we started from September last year

So we started to hunt down people. It’s been almost half a year, and we haven’t seen anyone else. The emperor has issued orders to you several times for this matter, but for Zhu Mao Li, why do you... feel like you are not serious at all?

What do you mean by suppression?"

"Yang Ji, there is no need to arrest that Zhu Mao Li." Ruan Yuan said at this moment: "When we arrested Hu Bingyao, we had already asked them clearly about their inside story. Who is this Zhu Mao Li? In fact, he is from the countryside of Yugan

He is an ordinary farmer who has nothing to do with any descendants of the pre-Ming Dynasty. I heard them talking about Zhu and Maosi. His appearance is just ordinary, and you can't find it among the crowd. He has been out of school since he was a child and is illiterate. Such a person

What difference does it make whether I arrest someone or not?"

"Bo Yuan, this..." Yang Ji still seemed unable to understand.

"I will no longer strengthen the suppression of arrests for two reasons." Seeing that he was confused, Ruan Yuan had no choice but to continue explaining: "First, Zhu Mao Li himself has no possibility of treason. The reason why they gathered to conspire and instigate rebellion before

The people who planned the plan were all Hu Bingyao and the others. This Zhu and Mao Li had done nothing, so it was obvious that he was just a puppet. Since he was no longer in danger, it would not be worth the gain to spend more effort to arrest such a person. Secondly, it was precisely because of this Zhu and Mao Li that Mrs.

It's ordinary, so even if we vigorously search for him, who can guarantee that he will be caught? By then, most of the real Zhu and Mao Li will be found, but many innocent people will be mistaken for Zhu and Mao Li and end up in trouble. Is it possible?

Is that a situation that you and I want to see? Since the overall situation in Jiangxi has been decided, it is better to continue to hunt for those who gang up to commit robberies. Isn't that more important? "

"I see, Boyuan, in this way, maybe Jiangxi can be more peaceful." Yang Ji listened to Ruan Yuan's analysis and nodded in approval.

"It's just... Yang Ji, there is something else I need to tell you. You should go back to Yangzhou in the next few days. There is a letter from Yangzhou. Uncle Yang... if you can go back within four or five days, maybe you can

I saw him for the last time." Unexpectedly, after Ruan Yuan finished talking about Jiangxi political affairs, he suddenly told Yang Ji about Yang Lugao. When he heard that Yang Lugao was seriously ill and dying, Yang Ji was also surprised.

"Bo Yuan, this... if this is true, Uncle Yang and I have known each other for more than thirty years, and I have long regarded him as my uncle. I have to go there this time." Just talking about the schedule, Yang Ji was a little confused.

Worried, he asked: "But Boyuan, if Uncle Yang's illness is really what you said, is it still too late for me...?"

"It's too late." Ruan Yuan didn't want to think about it but said firmly: "Yang Ji, do you still remember the red boat I built eight years ago when I was at home? In the past few years, there have been many passenger boats along the river using my old style. Now in Jiangxi

There is a kind of boat called "Cangjiang Hong". I will send a message to them today to prepare a boat for you. This kind of boat goes eastward from Nanchang and can reach Yangzhou in only three days. You

Go prepare yourself and leave the rest to me."

"Three days? Okay, I'll go back and make preparations." Yang Ji listened to Ruan Yuan's words. Although he never believed that a passenger ship could travel from Gan to Yang in three days, he still had some confidence and said goodbye to Ruan Yuan immediately.

Prepare for temporary return.

After that, Ruan Yuan never caught Zhu Maoli. For this reason, Jiaqing once issued an order to reprimand Ruan Yuan and asked him to step up the search. However, Ruan Yuan knew the real situation in Jiangxi and did not change the established strategy. Soon, Zeng Wencai, Lu Taiwen and other bandit gangs were arrested.

Ruan Yuanqing suppressed them. Over time, Jiaqing finally felt at ease after seeing that all the large-scale "hui parties" in Jiangxi had disappeared.

In mid-spring, Nanchang Magistrate Zhang Dunren, Nanchang County Magistrate Chen Xu, Gongsheng Lu Xuanxun and others heard that Ruan Yuan had the Song edition of "Commentary on the Thirteen Classics" and intended to reprint it, so they came to Fuyuan to visit Ruan Yuan one after another and asked if they could

When the block engraving started, Ruan Yuan thought that Jiangxi had gradually stabilized and the people's livelihood was sufficient, so he thought about culture and education, so he agreed to the three people's invitation and chose Nanchang Fuxue as the place to engrave the block. He recruited engravers from Nanchang and nearby counties.

Ruan Yuanze took out all the old editions from his family collection. If there were any deficiencies, he also purchased old editions from book collectors in Suzhou and other places at a high price to make up for them. He also took out his finalized "Commentary and Collation of the Thirteen Classics" and annexed it to the scriptures.

, officially began the work of reprinting the Commentary on the Thirteen Classics.

In the early spring of the 20th year of Jiaqing, Jiangxi also rarely received very even rainfall, with no signs of drought or floods. It may have been a good year, which made Ruan Yuan feel more at ease. In addition to revising books, Ruan Yuan also conducted inventory again.

In the Jiangxi warehouse, it was discovered that out of the original deficit of 830,000 yuan, only 100,000 taels were left to be made up. Ruan Yuan also adapted to local conditions and formulated two strategies: "use explanation as an inventory" and "make up for it through comparison and verification". Every time money and grain enter the warehouse,

It needs to be counted immediately, and after reporting it, it needs to be compared with the amount of money and grain collected over the years to confirm whether there is a deficit. After that, the amount of money and grain collected in various places must also be compared in detail, so that it is easier to see where the money and grain have been carefully counted, and where there may be intentional

Leaks and comparisons with many parties will naturally gradually eliminate the false public benefit for private gain.

However, during the Jiaqing period, natural disasters were more frequent than in the past. Even if the weather in the province was good, there would always be some bad luck, which is rare in a prosperous year. This year, Gansu unexpectedly had no rain for several months.

Seeing that most of the fields were about to be harvested, Na Yancheng, the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu, immediately summoned Taoist officials from the province's vassals and gathered in Lanzhou to announce disaster relief to them, saying:

"When you come to Lanzhou this time, there are some things you need to be clear about. This year, we have had no rain in Gansu for several months, and a severe drought is imminent. Many prefectures and counties below you have already reported disasters and droughts. The situation this year is like this, and only the imperial court

We can get through the difficulties by providing relief! I have already gone to the Emperor Shu, and if there are no mistakes, the relief money will arrive next month. When that time comes, you must do your best to provide relief, and you must not miss any money in the relief money! Now

Natural disasters continue, and people are already struggling to make ends meet. With this disaster, there are countless people who are crying for food. You must understand that if someone secretly deducts money from the relief funds, they are taking food from the people's mouths, which is a loss.

A matter of conscience! Even if you are lucky and think that if your embezzlement is not discovered, you will be fine, but you also have to think about it, you are not afraid that your own children and grandchildren will be destroyed in the future because of you.

Is there retribution for an act of conscience?!" Na Yancheng's mother was already old at this time, and she worshiped the Buddha devoutly, so Na Yancheng's words were also influenced by his mother.

All the officials responded one after another, and Na Yancheng asked several Taoist priests to return to their respective places to prepare for the relief. There was only one person left who stayed in the Governor's Mansion, seemingly unwilling to leave. Looking at his appearance, Na Yancheng knew that

It was Chen Qi, the chief envoy of Gansu Province, who also took the initiative to ask him: "Chen Fantai, the emperor has approved our financial relief, so I won't bother you more about the rest. Why, look at you, you look like this today."

There are some things that you can't say to me alone?"

"My lord, I will naturally do my best to provide disaster relief." Chen Qi turned around and was extremely respectful to Na Yancheng. But even so, Chen Qi added: "It's just... that lord

Sir, what you said just now seems to me, although it is fair, it is not appropriate." Na Yancheng was awarded the title of third-class Viscount for his meritorious service in the battle of Huaxian County, so Chen Qi called him "Grand Master".

"If there is anything wrong, please tell me and come and see." Na Yancheng was polite and said, "Also, you don't need to call me Lord from now on, just call me President." He said this because he was granted the title of Viscount.

He is far different from his grandfather, Duke Agui, and feels ashamed.

"Yes, as for the general system, in fact, Xianguan had served as an official in Gansu before, so he was aware of the trend of disaster relief in Gansu officialdom. As for the general system, you, the governor of Shaanxi-Gansu, have been in the position for six years, and there has been no major issue.

Disaster, so there are some things that the General Secretary may not know better than the lower official." Chen Qi was still very humble and said to Na Yancheng: "The general commander, the lower official had served as a Taoist priest in Gansu in the early years of Jiaqing, so the lower official

Understand, most of this disaster relief work and the distribution of money and food need to be done by officials, but the officials in this province... In fact, as early as when I was a Taoist priest, I was already having trouble making ends meet."

"Being unable to make ends meet... I actually know this. There are also many tired people in other provinces. But the fundamental reason is that the population has been large in recent years and natural disasters have not abated. This is because food prices are expensive. Once food is expensive, many other livelihoods

Naturally, it is more expensive to use, and it is not something that can be cured at once... Chen Fantai, you want to say that if these officials cannot make ends meet, they will seek personal gain from the relief, right? But even so, in Gansu Province in recent years,

It’s hard to make up for the shortfall, and the vassal treasury probably doesn’t have much money to give them, right? Otherwise, I will contribute 10,000 taels of silver myself to supplement the family income of these officials. However, in our disaster relief this time, we must strictly instruct subordinate officials not to engage in corruption.

The imperial court's disaster relief fund! What do you think?" Na Yancheng also knew the true situation of the officials, so he decided on a compromise plan and asked Chen Qi.

"But Mr. General, according to the wishes of the subordinate, these ten thousand taels are not enough?" Chen Qi hesitated.

"Then what you want, the remaining money..." Na Yancheng pondered for a long time, recalling Chen Qi's words before and after, he suddenly understood, and his words were immediately harsh, and he said to Chen Qi: "Chen Fantai, do you mean...

...Ask me to use the government's relief fund to subsidize the officials? I just discussed the matter and already stated that this year's relief fund must be used for the people's food and clothing. What? You want me to go back on what I said before?"

"Master General, there is... something you may not know." Seeing Na Yancheng's tough words, Chen Qi had to persuade him: "When Xiaguan was an official in Gansu before, he knew the rules here and distributed food and silver relief.

When reporting the expected amount, an extra amount needs to be added. For example, this year, we reported a request for relief of 1,350,000 taels. In fact, the official and feudal lord estimated that it was only 1,200,000 taels. That’s the extra

One hundred and fifty thousand taels were originally prepared for these officials."

"Chen Qi, I have just said that the funds are earmarked for special use. Please allocate 1,200,000 taels or 1,350,000 taels. This money is for giving porridge and relief to the people, not for

Officials use it privately!" Na Yancheng heard that Chen Qi was still unwilling to change his mind, and said angrily to him: "What's more, you reported a relief of 1.35 million, so we will use this money

It cannot be used privately. What you said about allocating the relief money to help the officials is a big violation of the court's laws and is absolutely impossible! If you insist on doing this, then you and I will say this today, and you can go back!"

After that, Na Yancheng didn't look at Chen Qi again and went back to the inner hall. However, Chen Qi didn't seem to have any fear on his face, but was unusually calm. Perhaps Na Yancheng couldn't pass this test at all.
Chapter completed!