Chapter 383: Going to Wushan County for Water Control
The next day, Li Changan summoned everyone,
"According to the original plan, you will go to various counties to collect files today."
"In addition, Feng Buyi and Song Siren, you should focus on sorting out the Wushan County files."
"Zeng Shicai paid attention to summarizing the situation of the use of money and food for disaster relief."
"Wancuan was the most severely affected, and the amount of money and food provided by the imperial court for disaster relief was also the most lopsided. The amount must be counted clearly, and there must be no mistakes."
"Thank you for your hard work."
All the chiefs and clerks of the Southern Patrol's Governor's Department clasped their fists and saluted.
Wait for everyone to leave.
Feng Buyi and Song Siren were the only ones left in the study.
"Sir Councilor, are we still going to Wushan County?" Song Siren asked worriedly.
The scope of Wushan County's involvement is too wide. If something goes wrong, Li Changan will bear great pressure.
Li Changan said, "Let's go check what's going on first."
"After all, that is the source of the Yan River flowing into Wanchuan River. If the source cannot be controlled, all our previous efforts will most likely be in vain."
"We only study how to control floods and leave the rest alone, so the problem shouldn't be big."
Song Siren wanted to say something else, but Feng Buyi held him back, "Yes, we will do it immediately."
After saying that, Feng Buyi took Song Siren and left the study.
Song Siren asked in confusion, "Why did you agree to come down? No more trying to persuade the Councilor?"
"If there is even the slightest problem, the good situation that the Senator managed to get out of will be completely destroyed."
Feng Buyi dragged Song Siren out, "When did the things decided by the Councilor change?"
"He can even refute the opinions of the governor, and he won't even give him the face of a third-grade scholar. Who can stop what the councilor really wants to do?"
"Besides, your Excellency also said that we are only dealing with floods and don't care about other matters."
"You and I have done our best, but in the past six months or so, when has the Councilor made any mistakes?"
Song Siren shook his head helplessly, "I'm worried too."
"It's said to be water control, but how could it be as simple as water control?"
"If a single move affects the whole body, it will easily arouse the fear of the magistrates of the three counties."
"It's not like you don't know that most of the people in those three counties are ignorant and only follow the orders of the county magistrate."
"If one of them is not handled well, other turmoils may arise."
Feng Buyi patted Song Siren on the shoulder, "Let's go, let's talk less... Why didn't I notice before that you like to talk so much?"
"I always thought that Brother Zeng was the person who liked to nag the most."
Song Siren directly gave Feng Buyi an elbow and said, "Get lost, Brother Zeng and I are good at using our brains, but you are just a reckless man."
"Reckless man? Is my literary skills bad?" Feng Buyi almost jumped up.
"Haha, just look at your grammar and you will know. I wish I could rush up to you with a fire stick. How can I show any trace of the scribe's style?" Song Siren chuckled disdainfully, then quickened his pace and left.
in the study,
Li Changan sorted out the affairs of Wushan County on paper.
First, the historical grievances between the imperial court and Wushan County involve Chao Gang.
Secondly, is there any hostility within the three counties?
Third, disaster relief in three counties.
Fourth, control the source of flooding.
"What I want to do is provide disaster relief and flood control." Li Changan looked at the four key points marked on the paper, "Flood control is the first priority."
"But should we do disaster relief? It stands to reason that the three counties will take care of their own taxes, so there is no need for the government to allocate money and grain for disaster relief."
Li Changan finally made a mark on the water control, then shook his head helplessly and said with a smile, "I never thought it would be so difficult to be a good person these days..."
"So, water control is the most critical breakthrough."
"The three counties pay their own taxes, but the construction of water control fortifications is not something that one county can bear with its taxes."
…
Near noon,
Outside Honghu Courtyard, a voice suddenly sounded,
"Reporting to the Councilor, Fan Zhenquan, the governor of Wushan County, seeks an audience."
Li Changan walked out of the study and opened the courtyard door, "Master Fan, please come in."
Fan Zhenquan cupped his fists and saluted Li Changan, then walked into the yard and said respectfully,
"My lord, I am here to bother you. It is an urgent matter and there is no need to delay."
"The water level in Yanshui has been rising, and I don't know why. In previous years, the flood season has long passed, but this year it is particularly strange."
Fan Zhenquan said urgently,
"If there's another big flood, the three southern prefectures will probably turn into a swamp again."
"Sir, I sincerely request you to enter Wushan County to control the flood."
After speaking, Fan Zhenquan bent down and bowed heavily.
Li Changan quickly helped Fan Zhenquan up, "Master Fan, I know the matter is urgent."
"But Mr. Fan, you should also understand my difficulty."
"This matter is extremely difficult. If the magistrates of the three counties refuse to let me in, I won't be able to enter even if I want to."
"The slightest conflict will cause an uproar."
Fan Zhenquan looked around and lowered his voice and said, "Sir, this matter was also entrusted to me by the magistrates of the three counties."
"They also hope that the flooding can be cured."
"Otherwise, the losses in the three counties would be too great."
Li Changan invited Fan Zhenquan to take a seat in the pavilion in the garden, "Master Fan, are you sure? The magistrates of those three counties asked you personally?"
"As far as I know, people from Nanxunfusi are still unable to enter the three counties of Wushan County."
Fan Zhenquan nodded quickly, "Sir, it is indeed what they said personally."
Li Changan's eyes flickered and he looked at Fan Zhenquan in front of him, "Since the people in the three counties of Wushan County need it, I am naturally obliged to do so."
"Then please ask Mr. Fan to resolve the issue of Nanxun Town Fusi's entry into the three counties."
"Whether it is the most important thing right now to withstand the impact of the second flood, or to build follow-up fortifications, people from the Southern Patrol Town Fusi will have to enter the three counties."
"Survey the terrain, formulate plans, and mobilize the people to build roads and canals."
Fan Zhenquan was a little hesitant, but still nodded, "Don't worry, sir, I will try my best to convince the magistrates of the three counties."
Li Changan knocked on the stone table, "Master Fan is worried that they won't agree?"
Fan Zhenquan twitched his lips and nodded sheepishly, "I'm indeed a little worried."
"Once the Southern Patrol Division fully enters, the magistrates of the three counties will definitely be wary."
"Your Excellency also knows the situation in the three counties of Wushan County..."
Li Changan personally poured a cup of tea for Fan Zhenquan, "I promise Mr. Fan and the magistrates of the three counties that we will only control the water, and the Southern Patrol Division will not care about other matters."
Fan Zhenquan looked over in surprise, "Sir, are you serious about this? You only control water?"
He thought that Li Changan would take this opportunity to forcefully enter the three counties and put forward many stringent conditions.
He was also prepared to bargain with the magistrates of the three counties or even refuse.
As a result, he never expected that Li Changan did not mention a single condition, but instead said that he would only control the water.
"Don't worry, Mr. Fan, I don't want to cause trouble for myself. As long as the floods can be controlled, the three counties of Wushan County will no longer be affected by the disaster, and the people of the three southern prefectures will no longer be affected by the disaster, everything will be enough."
Li Changan stood up and said, "Without further delay, Mr. Fan will first go and deal with the matter of the Southern Patrol Division's entry into Wushan County."
"I will immediately gather the people and prepare to set off."
Fan Zhenquan stood up immediately, saluted respectfully to Li Changan again, and then walked away quickly.
Li Chang'an took out the Thousand Miles Communication Talisman and said, "Feng Buyi, call everyone together immediately and prepare to leave for Wushan County."
Soon an exclamation came from the Qianli Telephone, "Sir, do you really want to go to Wushan County?"
"Yes, we must enter Wushan County as soon as possible." Li Changan returned to the study, "The magistrates of the three counties have allowed the Southern Patrol Town Fusi to enter the territory of the three counties."
"Bring more people with you then, and all your spies will be ready to go in."
"Understood." Feng Buyi responded.
Li Changan packed up all the files and just walked out of Honghuyuan.
The Thousand Miles Transmission Note began to tremble crazily,
"Chang'an, are you going to Dongshan County?"
It's Zou Boxun, the left minister of the Ministry of Finance.
"Master Zou." Li Changan quickened his pace, "Yes, the governor of Wushan County just came over to ask for help, and he also said that the magistrates of the three counties allowed us to enter to control the flood."
Zou Boxun's voice came quickly, "These guys are not that kind-hearted."
"It's said to be to control floods, but as long as there are deviations, all the problems will definitely be piled on you in the end."
"It's not uncommon for good intentions to be treated as nothing more than a donkey's liver and lungs."
Li Chang'an paused and said with a smile, "Thank you, Mr. Zou, for your concern. Chang'an will be more careful."
"If the floods in Wushan County are not solved, the floods in the three southern prefectures will not be solved. This is an indisputable fact."
"No matter how much filth there is in it."
"Chang'an can't just watch the people suffering downstream, otherwise, why would we have been traveling around for more than half a year?"
There was silence for a moment on the other side of the Thousand Miles Transmission Talisman, and then it sounded again,
"Okay, please be careful in everything. I will send more officers there at your disposal."
Li Changan said solemnly, "Thank you, Mr. Zou."
"Remember, only treat water!"
…
Under Li Changan's prompting, a chief officer and secretary of the Southern Patrol Division, as well as hundreds of subordinates, put down everything they were doing and moved towards Wushan County.
Li Changan also boarded the Yunzhou and headed towards Wushan County.
at the same time,
Wushan County County Government Office,
We welcomed three guests who had almost never come to the door before.
Astonishingly, he is the magistrate of three counties in Wushan County.