I am the king of the dead

Chapter 932 Dredging the 20-mile Waterway
Zhu Qiyu felt that his set of combined punches was perfect and could be described as impeccable.

Xu Youzhen dredged [-] miles of waterways, and with a budget that was far lower than that of the imperial court, he accomplished such a great deed that benefited the country and the people. After Xu Youzhen entered the door, Zhu Qiyu greeted him with a smile, and even bestowed a miracle card, saying I sincerely express that I don't care about what happened back then.

Yu Shiyue has been in the position of Minister of the Ministry of Justice for 11 years. This is not the temperament of the emperor, what is it?Liu Yongcheng, as a supporter of orthodoxy, is now leading the official ship of the Ming Dynasty to show off his power in the South Seas and the West. This is not the spirit of the emperor, what is it?
You know, Xu Youzhen and Yu Shiyue were among the court officials who sent their families to the south, and Liu Yongcheng was also regarded as Zhengshuo.

What went wrong?

Zhu Qiyu thought that his level of hooking had risen over the years, but this confident bait was empty, empty so logically, empty so naturally.

Xu Youzhen was too aware of what went wrong, the emperor still wanted to kill him, and this killing intent remained unchanged from the beginning to the end. At first, it was Yu Qian who saved him in order to fight against the enemy, and later it was the miracle card that protected him. Now the emperor still wants to kill him, and this idea is extremely firm and persistent.

You can't hide the look in your eyes when you want to kill yourself!
The warmer His Majesty smiled, the more terrified Xu Youzhen was!
In addition to being afraid, Xu Youzhen deeply knew that she could not return to Beijing because of the situation.

Those guys in the DPRK who are holding back their energy and waiting for the prosperity of Wen and Wu are now short of a flag bearer. When they come back to Beijing, Xu Youzhen is a natural flag bearer. When the flag was carried, His Majesty and His Majesty's confidantes three times Five divisions and two kill chickens and monkeys.

Since Xu Youzhen is not in the court, does he know nothing about the affairs of the court?On the contrary, through the report from the residence, Xu Youzhen is in the Yangtze River, and she also knows that the court is now a more dangerous dragon pool and tiger den than the Yangtze River.

"Does Governor Xu care about the 20-mile waterway?" Zhu Qiyu was empty, and did not continue to chase after him. Yu Qian was right, Daming still had 20-mile waterway waiting for Xu Youzhen to travel.

Zhu Qiyu and Xu Youzhen talked about the affairs of the court, especially the concerns about Dongxu. Xu Youzhen was very sure that His Majesty would go south to the south of the Yangtze River, so he said that when His Majesty made his southern tour, the bridge was repaired. Why did His Majesty go south? Patrol, of course, is to solve the winter sequence.

"If he didn't have this ability, Governor Xu wouldn't be alive now, would he?" Xing'an turned the lime blowtorch, turning the bright white into a dim yellow, and the light in the room suddenly became a little milder.

Zhu Qiyu always wanted to kill Xu Youzhen, because he wanted him to die as a traitor. Xu Youzhen was not a traitor, so Zhu Qiyu not only couldn't kill him, but also had to take responsibility for him.This is Zhu Qiyu's basic philosophy of putting state affairs first.

Seeing that Xu Youzhen still insisted, Zhu Qiyu spread his hands and said: "I don't understand, you are not willing to let you go back to the court, but you insist on building such a bridge that is almost impossible to complete, what do you think? Is it a pity for your life?" , or risk your life?"

Xu Youzhen thought about becoming an official, but the thought passed in a flash. It would still be useful not to become an official, and His Majesty could still accommodate him. If he became an official, it would be useless at all.

When Xu Youzhen walked out of the martial arts lecture hall, her back was soaked in this snowy winter. Whether it was the smirk at the beginning or the undisguised killing intent later, Xu Youzhen was sweating coldly and under great pressure.

Zhu Qiyu breathed out. The gap between the rich and the poor has been discussed since ancient times. Eliminating the gap between the rich and the poor is also a road trip. If you increase taxes on the rich, the rich will not resist, but they will make all the tax increases worse. He said with a smile, "What Governor Xu said is not what I said."

After serving as a local affairs officer for a long time, Xu Youzhen had figured it out as early as Jingtai'an Minqu. He didn't have the life of a government affairs officer. The emperor can't do anything to him, and the government can't do anything to him.

"Governor Xu, Ming people don't speak dark words. Do you know what will happen to you if you fail to build these bridges? How many people in the court are waiting to see Governor Xu's jokes. Such a big stall of river dredging is being taken by Xu The governor made no oil and water, and when Governor Xu fell, how many people were waiting for the carnival."

As a Jinshi of the Ming Dynasty, Xu Youzhen was naturally good at painting and ink. After opening the box and pondering for a while, he discovered the magic of this thing. He hurriedly saluted in the direction of the Imperial Study Room, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

Just as Zhu Qiyu stepped into the backyard, his complexion changed slightly and he said, "Go back to Tai'an Palace."

This is the emperor that Xu Youzhen wanted to serve. He wanted his life all the time, but because what he did was beneficial to the country and the people, he was rewarded many times, and he was not stingy.

Cheng Jing said with a smile: "Your Majesty personally made the pen. This time when Governor Xu returned to Beijing, His Majesty specially confessed that he would give it to Governor Xu. It is His Majesty's reward."

"Governor Xu stay here." Cheng Jing brought a group of small yellow gates in red robes. He came to give the Qigong card gift bag. His Majesty rewarded the Qigong card. Of course, Cheng Jing would give the matching Qigong card gift bag. Come.

Xu Youzhen was controlling the waters of the Yangtze River, and the boat overturned into the big river. The river there was full of turbulence and undercurrents. No one could survive the capsized boat there. Xu Youzhen survived. After three days of recuperation, Xu Youzhen went to check the hydrology by himself.

Zhu Qiyu deliberated for a long time and said: "Then build one first and give it a try. If you feel that you are not able to do it, you should speak in advance, so that it will not end at that time. It is up to you to dredge the 20-mile waterway." If Governor Xun He does it, the people of Ming Dynasty still need someone to capture Long Pingbo."

"Compared to being in the court, it is easier to build a bridge." Seeing His Majesty speak clearly, Xu Youzhen also spoke her own words clearly.

Xu Youzhen put away the sandalwood box carefully, and he also had a pocket watch from His Majesty, which was also made by the Imperial Majesty, and His Majesty personally made these two items. In the future, the family will be in trouble, and the unworthy descendants will sell them for sale. A hundred lifetimes are enough.

Cheng Jing picked up a box, and there were a hundred pens densely packed inside. The quality is obviously not as good as the gift from the emperor, but it is also a high-quality item, which is difficult to obtain in a leisurely manner. The products produced by Bingzhan Bureau are all the best among the best. In porcelain, it is also an official kiln.

"Send it to Wenyuan Pavilion for court discussion tomorrow. This Xu Youzhen wants money as soon as he enters Beijing. Tomorrow's salt and iron meeting, this matter has to be discussed." Zhu Qiyu put on a big cloak, ready to go back to the backyard for bed, and said after taking two steps "It's time for Wan'er to go to bed today. It's not good for Wan'er to be small. If it wasn't for Si Niang to take care of her, it's hard to say whether she would be pregnant. This is a world of ice and snow, and Wan'er has not been allowed to stand in the snow." Bar."

Xu Youzhen asked for 20 silver to finish the dredging of the [-]-mile waterway. His Majesty didn't even ask, and Zhu approved it directly. From the hands of His Majesty, who has only one wick in the lamps in Tai'an Palace, he can take so much money so neatly. holy family.

Zhu Qiyu heard Xu Youzhen bring up the old story again, Xu Youzhen never forgot about the Yangtze River Bridge, Zhu Qiyu also opened the skylight to speak brightly, and said with a frown: "Are you sure you want to build the bridge?"

Xu Youzhen tapped her fingers subconsciously, leaned forward and asked: "Your Majesty, what does your Majesty mean to say that after the tax increase, the rich will only distribute this high tax to the poor?"

"If His Majesty allows it, I can do it." Xu Youzhen said very firmly instead: "Your Majesty, this bridge of the great river connects the north and the south, and from now on, the north-south passage will benefit the country and the people no matter how you say it. I beseech Your Majesty for your permission. "

Companion to a monarch is like companion to a tiger. The imperial power does not speak any reason, nor does it have any constraints. His Majesty can do things according to his own likes and dislikes, although over the years, His Majesty has never done so.

"Cheng Jing Da Dang, this is?" Xu Youzhen still said with lingering fear.

Today is Chen Wanniang's bedtime, Chen Zhaoyi's background is humble, she was born in the world of fireworks, although she is a baby, but she is indeed a thin horse, although she gave birth to the prince Zhu Jianze, but in the end she was only named Zhaoyi.

On the banks of the Yangtze River, there is even Xu Youzhen’s story of exploring the Yangtze River Dragon Palace at night, and chopping Xingbo’s demon dragon. , not even obtrusive, and extraordinarily reasonable.

Xiao Huangmen, who didn't know, thought that Xu Youzhen was another courtier of the holy family in Long, but Cheng Jing knew that His Majesty missed Xu Youzhen's beautiful head not every day or two, but for a year or two. years.

Cheng Jing said with a smile: "Your Majesty said that this imperial gift is a trouble, and it is for the courtiers to use, but the courtiers can only keep it at home, and there is no need to set up an incense burner. It is troublesome to the left and right. It is better to reward money. , Your Majesty will not trouble Governor Xu, this imperial item is for family heirloom. This is a fountain pen made by the Military Bureau, it is not considered as an imperial gift, it is a reward for extraordinary achievements, use it as you like."

Xu Youzhen asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, I have a concern. Your Majesty puts the people first and puts the people first, so why don't you increase taxes? What I mean is that if the rich are connected to the fields, the taxes will be high, and the poor will pay more. If there is no place to stand, there will be a shortage of taxes."

Cheng Jing didn't expect that he would yell, and frightened the majestic River Patrol Governor into such a state, he asked tentatively, "Governor Xu?"

Xu Youzhen took out a thick memorial and handed it to His Majesty, and after handing it over to Xing'an, Xu Youzhen asked with a little trepidation: "Your Majesty, I asked your Majesty to think twice about building a bridge on the great river when I advised you. "

People are scary, really scary.

Zhu Qiyu looked at the back of Xu Youzhen's leaving. He walked steadily in all directions, and his gestures showed the demeanor of a Confucian scholar. Xu Youzhen's demeanor over the years has become more and more like a loyal minister. Isn't he going to become a talented person in the Jingtai Dynasty?Is it possible to really give him the top treatment of exile, official burial, and access to the imperial mausoleum?

When Xu Youzhen heard someone calling him, she shivered suddenly, her eyes were completely white, she didn't know if it was snow blindness, or she was frightened, she turned around stiffly, looked at Cheng Jing with an ashen face, and then saw it was Xiao Huangmen, his foot went limp, he held onto the railing and didn't let himself go down.

"This old Xu is still very talented, and he has done a good job in water control." Zhu Qiyu has already read Xu Youzhen's thick memorial. Regardless of Xu Youzhen's character, this water control ability is definitely first-class. And it's not just a piece of paper with nothing in it, this thick and heavy melody was created step by step by Xu Youzhen's feet in mud and water.

Xing'an led the way with a blowtorch, and said as he walked, "Chen Zhaoyi insisted on waiting. When His Majesty returned to the backyard, Concubine Ran Ning got off duty from the imperial hospital and pulled Chen Zhaoyi in instead of waiting outside."

"Then I hope that Governor Xu will live up to the entrustment of the imperial court and the expectations of the people, and be exempt from courtesy." Zhu Qiyu looked at Xu Youzhen and motioned him to get up and answer.

Xu Youzhen left, all night, in the heavy snow, regardless of the slippery roads, without stopping for a moment, finished her errands, left the city until the moment before the city gate was locked, and went south at night without entering Tongzhou.He ran much faster than His Highness King Xiang.

Without His Majesty's support, even a courtier like Yu Qian would have to walk on thin ice in this pool of water in the court. Why did Xu Youzhen think that returning to Beijing is really easier than building a bridge without His Majesty's support?
At least for Xu Youzhen, building bridges is easier than returning to Beijing. Objective and practical problems, Xu Youzhen can find ways to overcome them, but subjective and standing in line, what can Xu Youzhen do?He was on the wrong team at the beginning, and he was completely wrong.

"Your Majesty is wise." Xu Youzhen bowed his head again. He admitted that His Majesty was wise, and he was also willing to dedicate himself to the emperor. To be a hardcore imperial party, the key was that he was willing. The emperor refused to agree at all, so he could only control the water.

"Governor Xu is not the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate or a bachelor of the Imperial Academy, so he should probably guess why I refuse to raise taxes." Zhu Qiyu did not answer the question directly, but affirmed the answer in Xu Youzhen's mind.

As far as the poor birds in the north are not shitting, they can't satisfy the appetite of the court at all.

In terms of understanding Zhu Qiyu, Chen Wanniang is not as good as Ran Siniang. His Majesty built this big villa because he didn't want to have so many rules and regulations.

Zhu Qiyu learned that Xu Youzhen went south overnight again, and his face was full of displeasure. This big fish has been raised for 12 years and has become a giant, but this giant is slippery and never bites the bait. come up.

Daming's steel output, steel quality, bridge design and other basic engineering technical capabilities cannot fully satisfy the construction of bridges. Xu Youzhen took the job, but failed to repair it. It would only be his head, and the miracle card could not keep him. Life.

Because Your Majesty is wise, as long as Xu Youzhen is still busy with state affairs, the emperor will not be able to do anything. Waste is waste that has no value in use. Xu Youzhen is obviously not a waste. As long as he can control the water, as long as Daming still needs to control the water, control the water It is his greatest protection, because His Majesty will support him in water control.

Xu Youzhen stood up, flicked her sleeves, kowtowed three times and five times, and said in a vibrating voice: "My lord, thank you for your majesty's kindness. When your majesty goes south to the south of the Yangtze River again, this bridge will be repaired."

What is it like to be stared at by a violent emperor for 12 years?Like a person who drinks water and knows how warm it is, only Xu Youzhen knows how it feels like it is on his back.

The emperor's meaning was very clear, the errand was sent by the emperor, if it cannot be repaired, Zhu Qiyu will not let Xu Youzhen face the pressure alone for this responsibility.

"This Xu Youzhen is a ghost." Zhu Qiyu looked at Xu Youzhen's back and could only shake his head. It doesn't matter if the hook is empty, just put the bait next time.

"very dangerous."

But just after saying this, Ran Siniang, who was standing upstairs, had already seen Zhu Qiyu's figure, ran downstairs, pulled Zhu Qiyu, and said with a smile: "Sister Chen finally agreed to me, husband, let's steal it!" Let's have fun, let's go into the house."

"My lady, we have a court meeting tomorrow, and a salt and iron meeting. State affairs come first." Zhu Qiyu's tone was unusually cautious, and it was more than enough to deal with one, but he didn't have the confidence for two, after all, he had no experience. This day, Master Tian was able to subdue demons and slay demons, and he was confident in fighting one goblin, but he had to be cautious when fighting two goblins.

Recently, Ran Siniang has always wanted to be a temptress to keep the king from going to court early, but she tried all kinds of tricks, but it didn't work out, so she turned her idea on Chen Wanniang.

　As for dredging waterways, dredging one waterway is easy to talk about, but dredging two waterways requires manpower and energy, which is by no means 1+1=2.Ask for a monthly ticket, woo! ! ! ! ! !

　　
　
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