Chapter 634: The envoys are in the same boat, and the feelings between the military and the people are like fish
Kaifeng Fucheng, Liuyuankou Embankment
It has been four or five days since the last time the river embankment leaked. Compared with the previous few days, the rain today was significantly lighter, but the weather was still cloudy, and the danger of the river embankment was much gentler than the previous few days, and the amount of water seemed to be smaller.
A lot, and the water level in the river bank has also dropped by a foot, which is a sign that the flood is easing.
Near noon, in the thatched hut, Jia Heng was talking to Song Xuan, who had the power to know the affairs of Kaifeng Prefecture, Jiao Jingxing, the Prime Minister of Kaifeng Prefecture, Xu Kai, a scholar at the Hanlin Academy, and Feng Lian, the chief secretary and counselor, and a group of people sent by the Ministry of Internal Affairs from the Luoyang Palace.
Huo Shusheng, a construction engineer, was planning the earth, stone, and timber that were urgently needed by the military and civilians to fight floods during this period. In the distance, several generals from the Beijing camp stood with their hands hanging, waiting for orders.
War is all about logistics, and flood control is no exception. During these days, various civil engineering and stone materials are consumed rapidly. In addition to dangerous work on river embankments, relevant disaster relief materials must still be prepared in case of unexpected events.
Jia Heng was in charge of the Hedao Yamen, so the river officials below him naturally did not dare to falsely report his wealth.
"Guide Mansion is running out of civil engineering and stone materials, and we need to send a batch of wood over there." Jia Heng said to Huo Shusheng, a doctor in the Construction Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
This is the support officer sent by Princess Jinyang from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The Han Dynasty had a palace in Luoyang. The permanent construction department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was responsible for repairing the palace, purchasing wood and other matters, and the construction department doctor was in charge.
"Don't worry, sir. I will send someone to escort him to Guide Mansion in a moment. I just need brothers from the Beijing camp to escort him," Huo Shusheng said.
Jia Heng was about to order a guerrilla general to escort him. At this moment, Liu Jixian strode in from outside, cupped his hands and said, "Captain, there is an urgent report from Huai'an Prefecture."
As he spoke, he took out an official document from his sleeve and handed it over.
Under the concerned gaze of everyone, Jia Heng took the official document, opened it and read it. As time passed, his pupils narrowed and his brows furrowed. Then he looked calm and said in a deep voice: "A few days ago, Gao Bin committed suicide out of fear of crime.
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of everyone present changed suddenly.
A second-rank river governor committed suicide, which can be called the most serious incident in the Han Dynasty in recent years.
Xu Kai, a lecturer in the Hanlin Academy, said angrily: "Sizhou was flooded and the people died unexpectedly. Gao Bin knew that the imperial court would blame him and he could not escape death, so he cut himself off from his father and the world. He is truly a man without a king or father!"
Jia Heng delivered the official document to Song Xuan who was standing aside, and sneered: "He has done it all and left the Hedao Yamen in a mess. Now it is in chaos."
Gao Bin had no choice but to commit suicide. Once he was imprisoned in Jinyi Mansion and tortured to extract a confession, he even had to tell him how old he was when he was a child and wet the bed. Only if Gao Bin dies can Hedao and even the Jiangnan officialdom save some people. Even if a thorough investigation fails, it is not as good as Shan
Even some people cannot be swayed by the irrefutable evidence.
It's just that the emperor is bound to make Long Yan furious and send someone to investigate, and this person is probably him...
Otherwise, Peng Ye and Yu De from the Metropolitan Procuratorate would either have insufficient status or be members of the Qi and Zhejiang Party members, and no one would be able to wade through this muddy water.
"Sir," Guan Shoufang hesitated and muttered.
If the young powerful man in front of us goes south to investigate corruption in the Hedao Yamen, what should we do along the river embankment?
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said: "Don't worry about Nanhe's affairs for now. I'll wait for the news from the imperial court. If the imperial edict is issued for a thorough investigation, then we can worry about it. But if the imperial edict really wants me to go south to investigate the underlying mystery, I can only follow the imperial edict.
Well, fortunately, the danger here in Kaifeng Mansion has passed a little in the past few days."
Feng Lian frowned and said, "With Gao Bin's suicide, the Jiangnan officialdom and those in Nanjing will be able to rest easy."
This official, who had been involved in the officialdom of Chen and Han for many years, had a younger brother who was the chief envoy of the Fujian vassal, and he also had some knowledge of the officialdom of Liangjiang.
"It's been a troubled time." Jia Heng said with a calm expression.
Whether the Jiangnan officialdom needs to be rectified or not, it must be rectified. This is the strategy of refreshing the officialdom that Chongping established early on.
The reform of officialdom in the fifteenth year of Chongping began in the capital city. First, the imperial police rectified the clear flow of public roads, and relevant officials from the Ministry of Industry were eliminated due to the Gongling collapse case. Then, chaos broke out in Henan, and the imperial police affairs were delayed midway.
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The civil and military officials of the Han Dynasty and Manchu Dynasty were paying close attention to the rebellion in the Central Plains. In May not long ago, there was another turmoil due to the issue of the establishment of a direct descendant. The official review of the Beijing officials was issued not long ago. For a while, the officials in the Central Plains were divided.
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A summary of local plans will also be published in
The results will come out in September, but local plans cannot be counted on. The governor and chief officer usually write the testimonials, and the Ministry of Personnel and the Metropolitan Procuratorate verify them. The people below are warm and harmonious.
This kind of refreshing official governance may not be effective without the addition of fresh blood.
I think next spring, in the year of the Great Competition, the emperor will also have to add a wave of fresh blood when he opens the school to recruit scholars.
"Let's prevent floods first." Jia Heng suppressed his thoughts and said to the officials present.
A little later, the palace guard came to report again, saying: "Captain, the angel delivering the decree has arrived at Kaifeng Yamen."
Jia Heng was startled for a moment, put down the porridge bowl in his hand, and under Song Xuan's surprised gaze, said in a deep voice: "Go back to Kaifeng Fucheng."
This is the first time Jia Heng has returned to Kaifeng Fucheng in more than half a month. The streets of Fucheng are gloomy due to the gloomy weather, and raindrops fall from time to time on the bluestone road, forming water marks in the pits. The sky is gloomy and the summer wind blows.
The branches and leaves of the willows beside the road swayed in the wind.
There are few pedestrians on the street, and on both sides of the street, there are rows of tea shops and restaurants, where diners, merchants, scholars, and craftsmen are sitting and drinking.
At this time, they heard the sound of horse hooves coming from the street. Through the open windows, they saw a large number of riding horses in flying fish costumes and embroidered spring knives, surrounded by a young man in python costumes.
My heart moved.
"It's Uncle Yongning, Uncle Yongning!"
I don't know who made a shout, and the diners in the tea shops on both sides of the street left their seats and stood up, stretching their necks to look. Some people gathered along the roadside, holding umbrellas and watching, and the people in the inns on both sides of the street also
He opened the window and looked down.
At this moment, a group of people appeared from the alley, holding umbrellas and looking at the riding horse. At this time, the crowd surrounded an old man, standing by the roadside, shouting loudly with an old voice.
He said: "Uncle Yongning is in a hurry, but what happened to the river embankment?"
Jia Hengle stopped his horse and reined his horse, with a calm face, and said loudly: "The north and south embankments are safe, I don't need to worry! I am returning to the official office because there is an imperial edict from the court, and I ask my father-in-law and all the fellow villagers to get out of the way."
At this time, a young man said: "The imperial envoy delivering the decree has arrived at the government office. My brother is working as an official in the government office, saying that he is welcoming the emperor to deliver the decree.
When the people present heard this, their minds calmed down.
"Don't worry, everyone, the dangerous work on the river embankment has passed. Everyone can eat in peace, and the officers and soldiers are guarding the river embankment." Jia Heng said loudly.
Everyone was talking happily.
"Uncle Yong Ning is in charge of the embankment. Let's go back to eat. Don't delay other people's official duties." At this time, a woman with a bucket waist carried a dustpan and entered an alley and said loudly.
The gathered people gradually moved out of the way, and they all paid their respects to the Jingying who was passing through the street. Most of their eyes were filled with reverence and intimacy, and most of their mouths were full of praise.
Xu Kai, a Hanlin scholar who returned with Jia Heng, took in this scene and sighed in his heart.
At that time, everyone regarded the Tiqi as a ferocious beast and avoided it for fear of being caught. Now, seeing the Tiqi led by Uncle Yongning, he came up close and had a cordial conversation. This was the first time in his life that he had ever seen him.
"As Yongning Bo said the day before yesterday, soldiers originate from the people, and the soldiers and the people are one. They are in the same boat as the envoys. The feelings between the soldiers and the people are like fish in water. Even if barbarians invade, one hundred thousand people and one hundred thousand soldiers will shed an inch of blood for every inch of mountains and rivers." Xu
I opened my eyes far away and sighed in my heart.
During this period of time, I worked and talked with Jia Heng. This Hanlin lecturer, who was a double-ranked Jinshi, was impressed by Jia Heng's academic style of conversation and political opinions. He believed that he had the talent to understand the world and the earth, and had the ambition to help the country. This is rare and valuable.
, the innocent heart is not lost.
At this moment, Kaifeng Mansion's officers were standing outside the gate, guarding it with knives, and Jinyi Mansion guards were surrounding the front and rear gates, guarding them tightly.
An internal eunuch surnamed Zou under the Prime Minister Dai Quan of the Ming Dynasty, who was in his early thirties as the middle official who delivered the decree this time, was sitting in the official hall waiting for a long time. His fair and beardless face was full of anxiety and he turned around frequently.
He asked a general judge from Kaifeng Mansion who was accompanying him.
"Here we come, Master Taiwan Maker is here."
Accompanied by the surprised sounds of the officials from outside, several guards in flying fish suits and embroidered spring knives were seen in the distance, holding umbrellas and surrounding a young man in python suit whose clothes were covered with mud, entering the official hall.
The eunuch couldn't help but look up, and was shocked. He almost couldn't believe his eyes. At that time, the high-spirited and prosperous Uncle Yongning was like a jade.
Why are you so embarrassed?
"Uncle Yong Ning, what are you doing?" the eunuch stood up and said in shock.
Jia Heng bowed his hands to the angel and said loudly: "This father-in-law has just come down from the river embankment. He is covered in mud, so as not to be disrespectful. At this moment, he is going to take a bath and change clothes, and prepare the incense table. Then he will receive the order. Father-in-law, please
Let’s drink tea first.”
The eunuch reacted and looked at the guard behind him, who also had his Feiyu uniform covered with stains. He felt confused and said quickly: "Then Uncle Yongning goes to take a bath. Our family is waiting here.
He secretly thought, no wonder he is the red and purple figure next to His Majesty at such a young age, so loyal to the king and working tirelessly.
Well, when you get back, you should talk to Eunuch Dai and say good things about people behind their backs, and be more forceful.
In fact, Jia Heng's various actions in Henan were also reported to Shenjing through some secret channels of the internal guards, and were known to Emperor Chongping.
Not long after, Jia Heng finished bathing and changing clothes in the backyard. He put on a new python official robe, tied with a jade belt around his waist, had a handsome face, and a divine light in his eyes, and then came the imperial edict from Shenjing.
The purpose is not complicated. Jiaheng is the governor of the river, and also controls the East River and Nanhe River. He has full authority to deal with flood control and flood fighting matters.
Jia Heng received the imperial edict, looked solemn, and asked: "My father-in-law, isn't Mr. Zhao still in Sizhou?"
I have been fighting floods on the river embankment for the past few days, and I have not paid attention to the news from Jinyi Mansion. However, I have vaguely guessed some of the intentions of Emperor Chongping, who used his power to take over the river governor, investigate corruption, and eliminate long-standing abuses.
However, the specific details of what happened in Beijing in the past few days are not known. This is the disadvantage of being too far from the center, and the response is not timely enough.
The eunuch lowered his voice and said: "Uncle Yongning, before we left, Eunuch Dai took care of us. This time, the Holy Emperor learned that Sizhou had breached its embankment. He was shocked and angry. He reprimanded many ministers at the court meeting, and then let him
Uncle Yongning was ordered to supervise the river affairs in order to tide over the flood. Mr. Zhao, who was in charge, was behind to supervise the civil affairs and prepare disaster relief materials."
Jia Heng looked calm, thanked the eunuch, and thought about what was going on in the court.
The emperor cannot trust the two parties in Qi and Zhejiang. He only believes in him. But in this way, he has to confront the Zhejiang party again?
However, he seemed to have no choice.
Jia Heng pondered for a moment and said: "I will make some arrangements and immediately go to Xuzhou to discuss flood prevention and disaster relief plans with Mr. Zhao. In addition, Gao Bin, the governor of Nanhe, committed suicide the day before yesterday out of fear of crime. As the commander in chief, I should also investigate this place.
case and explore the root cause.
Now that he is no longer the deputy director of the river, but also the governor of the river channel, he should also go to Xuzhou and Huai'an to have a look. If there is any flood discharge, he needs to make comprehensive plans.
When the internal prison officer named Zou heard this, his expression changed. He was clearly shocked by the suicide of Gao Bin, the governor of Nanhe.
"My father-in-law, please excuse me, but I have to go to my room to write a memorial." After saying that, he winked at Song Xuan, who was accompanying him, and asked him to entertain the official who was delivering the edict. Then, he invited the imperial edict, came to his room, and started writing.
memorial.
Mainly because Gao Bin committed suicide out of fear of crime.
Then he left the room, looked at the Jinyi bodyguard Liu Jixian who was standing aside, and ordered: "Hurry up and gather the bodyguards to go to Xuzhou overnight.
Now that we have both Nanhe and Donghe, we can't just focus on Kaifeng Prefecture. Fortunately, the water level has been declining in the past few days, but we need to talk to Jinyang, Xianning, and Yuanchun before leaving.
Princess Jinyang Mansion, in the building
The eldest princess of Jinyang sat behind a plan and turned to look at the gray sky outside the window. Outside the window was a leafy sycamore tree, with large green leaves catching raindrops. From time to time, intermittent ticking sounds could be heard, and the sky could be seen.
Falling along the plane trees from time to time.
"The rain seems to have lightened up a bit today." Beauty Dan opened her lips slightly and looked at the female officer who had taken out the lantern cover and was lighting a candle with a torch.
Lingxue stepped forward lightly and said softly: "Your Highness, it is a little small." The eldest princess of Jinyang suddenly sighed softly.
Lianxue comforted her: "Your Highness, don't worry too much. Yongning Boji people have their own destiny, and nothing will happen to them."
The eldest princess of Jinyang nodded and asked: "What are Chanyue, Xianning and the others busy in the house?"
Yuan Chun came forward, holding a tea cup filled with tea, with a slight smile on his face, and said: "Your Highness, they are getting together to make a nub in the princess's room."
The eldest princess of Jinyang also chuckled and said: "Those little girls are not playful when they get together? It's rare that they know how to do things for their daughters."
In fact, even the playful and naughty Xiangyun was a good hand at needlework, which he learned from several aunts at the home of Shi Ding, the Marquis of Zhongjing.
The eldest princess of Jinyang sat on the imperial chair, picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and asked casually with a smile: "What are you doing?"
I thought to myself, everything that I don’t know how to make is his clothes, right? You make the outer clothes, and I make the inner clothes?
"It's not summer anymore, let's make some fan covers or something." Yuanchun said softly, turning to look out the window, his longing eyes seeing longing.
After Hengdi left, several days passed.
At this moment, a female official walked up the stairs to the second floor and said, "Princess, Uncle Yongning is here."
Hearing this, the eldest princess of Jinyang shook the tea cup in her hand. The splashed water fell on the back of her hand, which was as white as jade. A happy look appeared on her face as beautiful as clouds, and she asked: "Where is the person?"
Are the floods over?
While he was talking, Jia Heng had already followed the female officer into the building and looked at Princess Jinyang, Yuan Chun and others.
"Brother Heng." Yuan Chun stood up and looked at the pale young man intently. When he looked closely, he felt his mind was slightly shaken, his nose was sore, and his plump and beautiful face looked pale.
Brother Heng, he has lost weight these days.
The eldest princess of Jinyang also looked at Jia Heng, stood stunned for a moment, opened her lips slightly, and her voice was trembling for some reason, and asked: "You're back?"
Jia Heng sat down and took the teacup delivered by Lingxue. Facing a gentle and beautiful look, he said in a clear voice: "The decree just arrived from the imperial court is for my Governor Hedao Yamen. I will receive it later."
I will go to Xuzhou along the river embankment to discuss flood prevention and fighting with Mr. Zhao inside. I will come back in advance to tell you that we will set off as soon as possible."
In the past few days, I have been staying on the Jie River embankment, eating and lodging on the embankment, and have never returned to Kaifeng Fucheng. The Yellow River has not burst its embankments, and I don’t know if the Jinyang River has burst its embankments in Yuanchun Missing, or is it seeping through its embankments?
Huh? What's going on with Yuanchun? There's mist in his eyes?
Yuan Chun said softly: "Brother Heng is now in Kaifeng, now he is going to Xuzhou?"
"Former Nanhe Governor Gao Bin committed suicide out of fear of guilt because Sizhou was flooded, leaving a mess. I have to go and take a look. If the dike is breached and the Sizhou incident happens again, life will be difficult for the court." Jia Heng put down the tea.
Cup, he sighed.
When Yuanchun heard this, he suddenly thought of something and said worriedly: "If the embankment breaks again, the court will..."
As he spoke, he paused and looked at Princess Jinyang aside.
The eldest princess of Jinyang said softly: "Ziyu was the one who put out fires in the past. There is no way he can be blamed."
Jia Heng said with relief: "That won't happen. Gao Bin is to blame for the accident on the river embankment. However, it is better that nothing happens to the embankment along the Jianghuai River. Even if it breaks, it will not be flooded as much as in Sizhou.
People have an impact on the new policies of the imperial court and the people's hearts."
As the Minister of Military and Aircraft, he should also look at the internal environment of the Han Dynasty from a global perspective. When fighting against foreign forces, he must first settle the internal situation.
The eldest princess of Jinyang looked at the young man with full eyes and said softly: "Then be careful on the road."
Just as a few people were talking, several familiar voices suddenly came from outside.
"Brother Heng..." The charming voice was like an oriole coming out of the valley, with a bit of innocence.
Then, accompanied by the fragrance of peony and crabapple, Tanchun, Xiangyun, Li Chanyue, and Princess Xianning, accompanied by their maids, went upstairs and clearly heard the news of Jia Heng's return home.
Jia Heng turned to look at Xiangyun and Tanchun, with a smile on his face, and asked: "Sister Yun, I haven't seen you for a few days. What have you been busy with these days?"
Seeing the girl who looked like four golden flowers, she couldn't help but feel a little happy, mainly because Xiangyun's red apple-faced smile was quite contagious.
Tan Chun chuckled and said, "I was tracing patterns and talking in the princess's house just now. Brother Heng, is the embankment okay?"
"It's okay, but we have to wait and see in the next few days. If the rain stops falling heavily, this year's river flood danger will be over." Jia Heng's eyes were warm, looking at the girl with beautiful features, Tanchun's head seemed to be back again.
Moved a little bit.
Xiangyun came closer and took Jia Heng's arm, his apple-shaped face
Seeing the charming smile, he said: "Brother Heng, I embroidered a sachet for you. There are many mosquitoes in summer. You can wear it to drive away mosquitoes."
As he spoke, he took out a red embroidered pouch from his sleeve and gave it to Jia Heng.
Tan Chun was startled for a moment and glanced at Xiangyun, as if he was wondering, when did you finish the embroidery? Did you do it secretly at night while I was asleep?
Jia Heng stretched out his hand to take the sachet, looked at it, and said softly: "Don't say you really need this, there are so many mosquitoes by the water, and burning mugwort won't do much good."
As soon as he said this, Yuanchun pursed his lips and looked at the young man with his beautiful eyes like autumn waves. He could no longer hold back the tears in his eyes and quickly picked up a handkerchief to wipe them away.
This scene was captured by Princess Xianning. Her eyes moved slightly, but she didn't understand what was going on. Instead, she asked: "Sir, has the flood passed?"
Jia Heng chuckled lightly, turned to look into the girl's beautiful eyes, and said: There are no dangerous jobs here in Kaifeng. After lunch, we will go to Xuzhou in the afternoon."
Xiangyun took the sachet at this time and said in a charming tone: "Then I will put it on Brother Heng.
Jia Heng did not refuse, and allowed Xiangyun to lower his body, pass through the jade belt tied around his waist, and then hang the sachet.
Princess Xianning was surprised and said: "Xuzhou?"
Tan Chunying's beautiful eyebrows also showed a strange color, and asked: "Brother Heng?"
Li Chanyue had come to the side of Princess Jinyang and raised her pretty face, but Princess Jinyang reached out to rub her bangs and then held her in her arms.
Jia Heng briefly recounted the matter and said softly: "The situation here in Kaifeng is not too serious. On the contrary, people over there in Huaiyang have to prepare for floods and investigate cases. The palace hopes that I will come."
He is the Commander-in-Chief of Jinyi. To put it bluntly, he is almost like a rag. Wherever there are stains, there are traces of him. He is just his deputy envoy of the Beijing Camp, and his authority in military affairs has diluted this tool of imperial power.
human positioning.
However, the emperor seemed to have no other reliable person available except him at this time.
"Then I will go to Xuzhou with my husband, so that I can have someone to take care of me on the way." Princess Xianning said in a clear voice with her bright eyes shining under Liu Ye's thin eyebrows.
The eldest princess of Jinyang's jade face changed slightly, her phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, with a clear and clear light shining, and she turned to look at Princess Xianning with an inexplicable meaning in her eyes.
Jia Heng smiled and said: "That's not necessary. I'm going to Huai'an this time to rush for repair work. I'll have food and accommodation on the embankment. It's different from the last time I led the troops in the Beijing camp. I got covered in mud before, so don't go there."
When he led the troops to quell the chaos before, he sat in the rear and Xianning had nothing to do with him. But now he has to go to the front line in person, and it is difficult for Xianning to follow him.
The eldest princess of Jinyang also took over the conversation and said: "Xianning, Ziyu has received the emperor's order to investigate the case. The officialdom is turbulent and treacherous. Compared with the open guns on the battlefield, it is easier to dodge, and it is even harder to guard against hidden arrows. Follow us.
, and also worry about you being targeted and plotted against, so be obedient and stay here with your aunt."
By the end, he looked a bit like an elder.
Upon hearing this, Princess Xianning turned to look at the eldest princess of Jinyang, and said softly, sighing in her heart.
Anyway, after her aunt came, she could no longer accompany her husband alone as before.
Seeing this, Jia Heng felt something strange in his heart. He quickly changed the topic, looked at Princess Jinyang and Yuan Chun, and said: "Here in Kaifeng, if it doesn't rain heavily in the past two days, it should be fine. Let's see today.
The water level has not risen anymore, but has dropped a bit. Maybe the rain in the upper reaches of the provinces has been lighter. You don’t need to stay in Kaifeng, just go back to Luoyang first."
In fact, in the past few days, the rain in the northern provinces along the Yellow River has indeed stopped one after another, and the rain has completely concentrated in the Jianghuai River.
Princess Jinyang nodded and said, "There's nothing going on here, you might as well go back."
He wasn't on the river embankment, so having them here, big and small, only made him worry more.
Princess Xianning raised her eyes again and asked, "How long will Sir stay in Xuzhou this time?"
"We can't say now. We may have to wait until the end of the month, and this flood will pass." Jia Heng said softly, and then said: "It's already noon now, prepare some lunch, and then pack up and go to the government office.
let's go."
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