"Dong Gao, what is the situation of the eight governors in the imperial court now, and where are the governors? If you remember, please tell me about it. Also, after Dong Gao has finished speaking, you can also take a look at this memorial.

, let’s see how we should deal with such a problem now. England, Guangzhou... Well, the matter in Guangzhou is not easy to handle." After saying that, Jiaqing actually took out another memorial. It seems that

The troubles that accompanied Amesh's arrival in China were not limited to the salute.

"Your Majesty, there are now eight governors and fifteen governors. I all remember that they are..." As he said that, Dong Gao also made it clear to Jiaqing the appointment status of governors of each province. Although he was nearly eighty years old, he still had some problems due to his

He was smart and memorized at a young age, and he was also diligent in state affairs. When talking about the age and experience of governors of various provinces, he was calm and unhurried. Soon, Jiaqing also had a plan for the next step.

And this wave of turmoil from the capital has reached Nanchang in less than a month.

Soon, Jiaqing's edict notifying all provinces to receive the British envoys was also issued to Nanchang. Ruan Yuan naturally followed the edict's instructions and made arrangements to welcome the envoys. It was just that it would take some time for the envoys to go south, but he didn't know what happened.

When can we arrive in Nanchang?

Ruan Yuan had nothing to do in Fuyuan that day, so he also invited Wang Ding to go to the bank of the Gan River to inspect the newly built Zhangjiang Water Gate. Seeing that on the Gan River, there were stones and trees standing in order, and the gates across the Gan River were in good order.

At this time, it was gradually taking shape. Wang Ding couldn't help but admire Ruan Yuan: "Ruan Gongbao, I have also heard that the construction of this sluice was mostly planned by Gongbao. Now that I see it, Gongbao's civil engineering skills are indeed well-deserved.

.It seems that in a month or two, the sluice will be completed. By then, the floods in the Ganjiang River will naturally be eliminated."

"Yes, I have been in Jiangxi for two years, but I haven't been able to do many practical things. Now that I can leave this sluice for the people of Jiangxi, it is worthy of their support." Ruan Yuan looked at the state of the sluice and thought in his heart

He was quite satisfied, but looking at the busy work along the river, he sighed and said: "It's just Dingjiu, when I was building this sluice, there was one thing I didn't do well. Look at the land along the coast. In fact,

It used to be a private house a few months ago. When we were surveying and mapping waterways, I saw that the terrain here was low-lying. If there was a danger, it would definitely be the most flooded place. So after careful consideration, I ordered the demolition of this area of ​​houses. Now that I think about it, it was for

To protect their safety, but also make it difficult for them to live in peace?" Wang Ding's courtesy name was Dingjiu, and after Ruan Yuan got acquainted with him, he called him by his given name.

"Gong Bao is still kind-hearted." Wang Ding listened to Ruan Yuan's words and sighed to Ruan Yuan: "But I heard what Gong Bao said, and I also know that when building a sluice, you need to think about the overall situation first. In recent years, it is

There are no floods in the Ganjiang River, so they don't take it seriously if they live here. But if one day the floods here really become a disaster, they will regret it at that time. Gongbao can nip the problem in the bud, which actually saves them.

Life."

"There is always something to be owed." Ruan Yuan looked at the many sawdust still scattered around on the ground, and he also knew that when the house was moved, the demolition of the houses and the cleaning up of the site were by no means what the people wanted, and said: "But this time

I think I have saved two thousand taels of funds for building the gate. How about I find a day and give them these two thousand taels and tell them to choose another stable place to live. Also, Gongyuan can be built well.

How's it going?"

"Don't worry, palace guard. I went to Gongyuan the day before yesterday to see that the examination sheds have been renovated. In half a month for the autumn examination, the candidates can move in safely. I will never treat them badly." Wang Ding replied.

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"Okay, it seems that I can explain something to the students." Ruan Yuan nodded. Suddenly, Ruan Yuan and Wang Ding felt some quarrels coming over, as if several soldiers were trying to persuade the porters at the construction site.

, Ruan Yuan was curious after hearing this, so he came over. As he approached, several soldiers and the porter saw Ruan Yuan coming, and they quickly bowed down and saluted him.

"Why are you quarreling here?" Ruan Yuan asked the soldiers.

"This... Lord Gong Bao, this person..." A leading soldier glanced at the porter and said hesitantly: "This person has injuries on his hands. He was originally unable to carry the load, but... but he must

He had to pick a basket of dirt like everyone else, and I was afraid of him... afraid that something would happen to him, so I tried to dissuade him."

"Sir, I, I'm fine. I'm already good at picking up soil. It's okay..." The porter didn't want to show weakness and still insisted on picking up soil. But at this moment, the porter asked Ruan Yuan

When I looked up, I was shocked for a moment, and I couldn't say the next half of the sentence.

When Ruan Yuan looked at this person's appearance, he vaguely felt that he had seen this person somewhere.

Ruan Yuan was also surprised when he looked at the porter's hands. He saw that the thumbs of his hands were empty. In other words, the porter only had eight fingers, and the two most important thumbs were broken for some reason.

If you go to pick up soil like this, it seems that it will be extremely difficult to use force. Ruan Yuan thought about what he had done before, but suddenly thought of a scene twelve years ago:

That day, because of the grain shipping incident, he took the initiative to go to Caobang to meet Yu Deshui. In front of the Caobang nunnery, there was an extra cage, and there was a culprit in it, who seemed to be named Ding Amao. That day he couldn't bear it

Yu Deshui tried to lynch Ding Amao in Shen Tang and immediately tried to stop him. However, Yu Deshui used the gang rules as an excuse to say that he would not obey Ruan Yuan. It was only after Ruan Yuan persuaded him again and again that he decided to continue discussing with the gang. Look.

This man's appearance is quite similar to that of Ding Amao whom I saw that day. However, the porter's face is already full of chapped spots. The broken fingers on his hands do not appear to be innately disabled, let alone due to his own injuries.

Accidentally causing the thumb to be completely broken is more likely to be man-made, so...

"Ding...Amao..." Ruan Yuan murmured, and sure enough, a glimmer of light seemed to flash in the man's eyes, but after only a moment, this glimmer of light dimmed.

"Sir, this little man is used to working with eight fingers. This little man can do this burden-carrying thing." The porter seemed unwilling to admit the name, but continued to say to Ruan Yuan.

"No need. Since you met me today and you look like this, I will naturally try my best to help you." As Ruan Yuan said this, he also took out a purse from the soldier beside him and took out a few coins.

Ingot of silver, said: "Look at you, how many days can you survive by relying on your body? I will give you these coins. From now on... you can find a place to live well, and don't work so hard anymore."

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"No, Sir, this little man... this little man can't take your money!" After listening to Ruan Yuan's words, the porter rejected Ruan Yuan's intention and said: "Master, little man... I have been greedy before.

A small advantage turned out to be a big mistake, so... So from then on, the villain decided that no matter what, he had to work on his own to survive, and he would never take advantage of it again! Sir, villain

People have lived like this for more than ten years, and they have adapted to the life without thumbs. Sir...you don't have to pity the little man." Ruan Yuan saw that his words were extremely firm, and when he recalled what he had argued with Yu Deshui that day, he felt uneasy.

A moment of sadness.

"Well, let's do this. Your body is not as good as others, but you have to do the same work as them. Then your wages should naturally be more than those of outsiders. You'd better accept this ingot of silver." Ruan Yuan didn't want to do it either.

He cared too much about this matter, so he had to take a piece of silver and let the guard put it into the porter's hand.

"Then... the little man has thanked you!" The porter was so excited that he knelt down again and kowtowed vigorously to Ruan Yuan several times.

"Get up and do your thing." Ruan Yuan did not want to accept such a courtesy from him, so he had to call him. At the same time, he also called a few soldiers on the river over and whispered to each of them: "This man is injured."

, you...just be more tolerant and don't bully him under any circumstances."

Several guards responded to Ruan Yuan, and the porter stood up again. Although he lost his thumb, his other eight fingers were extremely flexible. He quickly grabbed the load, put it on his shoulders, and walked away slowly. But Ruan Yuan

Looking at his back, I felt a little more worried in my heart:

"Did I...did I save him or harm him? Maybe, he can survive and support himself, I...I tried my best, right?"

"Master Ruan, Master Ruan!" Unknowingly, a familiar voice suddenly sounded from behind Ruan Yuan. Ruan Yuan looked back and saw the chief envoy Yuan Bingzhi arriving at the sluice construction site with the support of two guards. Ruan Yuan

He quickly stepped forward to support Yuan Bingzhi and asked: "Yuan Fantai, is there anything big happening in the city? You are old, so you are still walking in such a hurry on this road, but it is very inconvenient?"

"Sir Ruan, please go back quickly." Yuan Bingzhi finished breathing and said: "I just received an express report saying that the Westerners who left the capital have arrived twenty miles outside Nanchang. They took about a few hours by boat.

After that, we will arrive at Zhangjiang Pier. Sir, we can’t neglect this greeting and send-off, right?”

"What? Did the English envoy's ship arrive so fast?" Ruan Yuan was also a little surprised and asked Yuan Bingzhi.

"Well, it's the Poyang Lake area. It's been smooth sailing these past few days, so their boat is two days faster than usual. Mr. Ruan, they should be able to arrive in the afternoon. Let's... let's make arrangements quickly." Yuan

Bingzhi also said to Ruan Yuan.

"Okay, I'll go back now. Yuan Fantai, you are old, let me handle these things. I have already arranged the meeting at the post house. I will ask those people to prepare the rest quickly.

There will be no problem." Ruan Yuan knew that since the British envoy had arrived in Nanchang, he had to deal with the matter of welcoming him in advance, so he asked the soldiers to help Yuan Bingzhi down, and hurried back to the city to ask the post staff

Arriving in advance, Ruan Yuan also immediately dispatched guards to the entrances inside and outside Zhangjiang Gate so that the British delegation could smoothly enter the city and rest.
Chapter completed!