This was the first reaction of Li Ke and Qin Mubai after hearing that Zhu Chengwen had committed suicide.
Naturally, Qin Mubai would not talk too much in such a public place. After all, Li Ke was a man who had seen the world. He was not in a hurry to get angry. He just said "Huh" and followed Cheng Songnian's words and said: "I just came here."
On the way, I saw a large number of people in Jishan County in exile, and said that the county magistrate Zhu Chengwen forced them to move and swallowed up their properties and land. Presumably, Zhu Chengwen committed suicide because of this, right?"
"That's true!" Cheng Songnian hurriedly raised his hands in surprise, "His humble post gave him repeated orders to help the people after the disaster, but he turned a blind eye to his humble post's orders, forcibly drove away a large number of victims, and took the opportunity to plunder their cattle, sheep, livestock and grain.
Property, and took the opportunity to devour a large amount of land and real estate. This kind of corrupt official who has made it difficult for the country to make money will never be able to redeem his crime! He is a humble official... He is derelict in his duty because of his lack of strictness. Your Highness, please punish him!"
"This matter will be discussed later. I am here with the order, not to hold anyone accountable or to bring anyone to justice, but to relieve the disaster and appease the people." Li Ke said, "I just want to know now, how is the disaster?"
"Your Highness, please go to the stronghold to speak, and I will give you a detailed report!" Cheng Songnian said.
"Okay, let's go." Li Ke raised his hand and pointed forward, then paused and said, "General Qin, please check the flood situation as soon as possible."
"I humbly accept my order!" Qin Mubai clasped his fists and agreed, thinking that Li Ke was indeed careful and considerate in his work. He wanted to hear Cheng Songnian's report first, and then asked me to conduct an on-site inspection, and then come back to confirm whether Cheng Songnian was lying.
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Li Ke, Cheng Songnian, Liao Lirong and others led the royal soldiers into the military stronghold, while Qin Mubai and Baiqi soldiers stayed outside the stronghold. Ma Kun, the captain of Jiangzhou Prefecture, stayed behind to accompany Qin Mubai.
"The name of General Qin and his humble position are like thunder even thousands of miles away!" Ma Kun laughed heartily and boldly, and said, "In addition to the six and twelve guards in the Tang Dynasty, there are more
A troop of hundreds of cavalry. And General Qin was the first envoy of a hundred cavalry. He served as an errand beside the emperor and was deeply relied upon. That is even more noble than the generals of the Twelve Guards!"
Qin Mubai smiled slightly to himself: "Official positions have no distinction between high and low. Regardless of their rank, they are all for the purpose of taking care of the emperor and serving the country. Ma Duwei, you must have worked hard these days to provide disaster relief. I am so late in waiting, so I am ashamed.
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"Haha, what are you talking about, General Qin!" Ma Kun said with a smile, "The soldiers of our Twelve Guards have always done such dirty and tiring work. How can we let your majestic royal guards lead the imperial army?
What are you doing here, right?"
Qin Mubai frowned slightly - this guy even sneered at me! I'm a little fifth-grade military captain, I'm polite to you, but you're still domineering. Maybe you're used to being rampant in the place.
, it’s really disrespectful!
"General Ma, there is no need to say more. I am now ordered to inspect the flood-stricken areas. Please send someone to lead the way." Qin Mubai said.
"Okay. Since it is General Qin who speaks, I have to accompany you in person!----General Qin, please!" Ma Kun got a horse and rode on it. He took more than ten soldiers with him and took Qin Mubai there.
Go in front of the military stronghold.
After running for three or five miles, Qin Mubai saw a high embankment with fresh soil, and some soldiers were carrying sacks to heighten and reinforce it.
Qin Mubai and others dismounted and walked onto the high embankment. They saw a vast expanse of ocean in front of them. The muddy lake water showed a reddish color. In the distance, they could see submerged mulberry fields and houses. From time to time, they could also see floating in the water.
There are pigs, sheep and even human corpses on the water.
"Is this the flooded Ji County village?" Qin Mubai asked, pointing to the area ahead.
"Yes." Ma Kun frowned and sighed, "What a misfortune! A radius of more than sixty miles has turned into a vast ocean overnight! If it weren't for the governor Cheng's leadership and effective disaster relief, in this Jishan County seat
We need to quickly build a flood control embankment in front of us. I'm afraid the entire county will be swallowed up and spread to other states and counties."
“When we came just now, we found that the county seat of Jishan County was almost