spring cloud warm

Chen Sijing just listened quietly and didn't interrupt at all.

But Cong Mingzhang didn't take it seriously.

Of course Zheng Wuji is not an idiot, even if he wants to exploit the common people, he will never be too blatant.

These ordinary people give them some sweetness to taste, and then suck their blood, and few people will wake up.

Zheng Wuji gave some small favors to these ordinary people, which was enough to make them sing praises to him.

"We saw a lot of people digging canals along the way, even children of a few years old. I'm afraid it's unreasonable, right?" Cong Mingzhang burped a long time, feeling more comfortable on his body.

"Why don't poor people stop working? It's not bad to eat after doing the work." The woman said, "Otherwise, how much food will the whole family eat after the autumn harvest?

The strength of the poor is worthless, but the belly can hold too much, all you think about is how to fill your stomach all day long, even if you want to find a job at this time of the year, you can't find it. "

"That's just the same as commanding livestock." Cong Mingzhang sneered slightly, "Using great strength to eat grass tools."

"We are vulgar people and don't understand these polite words. Those landlords and rich people really treat the people like livestock!"

Cong Mingzhang didn't ask any more questions, and signaled his followers to give the woman the money for the spicy soup.

Then he stood up and said to Chen Sijing: "Master Chen, let's go see Zheng Zhizhou!"

Chen Sijing took half a step to the side, stretched out his hand and said, "Master Cong first please."

Cong Mingzhang, who was dressed in Tongtai, came to the gate of Zhizhou Government Office, ready to meet Zheng Wuji.

However, to his surprise, Zheng Wuji was not there.

The doorman said: "I don't know what you are looking for our lord? Our people left the city early in the morning. Only the wife is in the backyard."

"Where did Lord Zheng go?" Chen Sijing asked.

"The construction of the canal was completed today, and the Zhizhou lord, together with several county magistrates, went to Fangmaping outside the city.

The river networks of several counties meet there, and now that it is completed, it is natural to celebrate. "

"It's so lively, we have to go and see it too!" Cong Mingzhang felt that this opportunity was very suitable.

Isn't Zheng Wuji overjoyed?Now that the canal has been dug through, he is naturally extremely proud.

And the imperial court's imperial envoy appeared on stage at this time, which was even more accurate than the gongs and drums of the opera.

Under the watchful eyes of the public, it is more intriguing to show him off, than to meet him in the government office.

At this time, someone had already reported Xu Chunjun.

"It seems that those people came from the capital." Zi Ling said to Xu Chunjun, "I'm afraid they are not kind."

When Xu Chunjun heard this, he just smiled, put down the needle and thread in his hand, got up and said, "It will happen sooner or later, but I don't know who will come."

Zi Ling supported her and said: "Miss, be careful, it's a bit slippery outside."

When Xu Chunjun came to the door and took a look, he couldn't help being a little surprised.

She recognized Mr. Cong, but the two families had no friendship.

Unexpectedly, Chen Sijing also came.

"Mrs. Zheng, Mr. Chen and I were ordered to come to Chenzhou to do business." Cong Mingzhang said to Xu Chunjun, "Unfortunately, Mr. Zheng is not here, so let's go out of the city to find him!"

Xu Chunjun didn't ask them why they came to Zheng Wuji, after all, she is a woman who should not meddle in official affairs.

He just made a salute and said, "I don't know if the two adults came here, but I didn't welcome you. I hope you can forgive me.

My lord has indeed left the city early, and the two of you have important matters to come, so I dare not delay.

Let someone take you out of the city. "

As he said that, he asked the doorman to pull the horse and lead the way.

Chen Sijing just glanced at her when Xu Chunjun just came out, and then lowered his eyes slightly.

It's easy to be tempted, but hard to keep up.

Xu Chunjun is already married as someone else's wife, so he should abide by the etiquette and should not cause her any troubles.

What's more, it was enough to see that she was doing well.

After Chen Sijing and others left, Zi Ling asked Xu Chunjun: "Girl, do we want to go out of the city to see?"

"Your Excellency also wanted me to go, and the person who will pick me up will arrive soon." Xu Chunjun looked at the sky and said.

The excavation of the canal was decided by her and Zheng Wuji together, and on the surface, those rhetoric were used to fool others.

The real purpose is to benefit the local people.

Zheng Wuji had long said that he would go there first and send someone back to pick up Xu Chunjun after the arrangements were made.

He is willing to experience everything with Xu Chunjun. In his opinion, everyone's praise is not as good as Xu Chunjun's affirmative look.

Xu Chunjun also understood this, so he insisted on going there.

Sure enough, the people sent by Zheng Wuji arrived after a while.

Xu Chunjun got into the sedan chair, followed by Zi Ling and Ah Mao, and went out of the city.

When Xu Chunjun got there, Cong Mingzhang and others had already arrived.

There were tens of thousands of people present, in addition to officials at all levels, there were also many country gentry and merchants, even Yao Zheng, the youngest son of King Huaiyang, was also there.

These people were all invited by Zheng Wuji.

In addition, there are at least two people from each family who participated in the digging of the canal.

Zheng Wuji's face was flushed, and his spirit was full of vigor. He is now darker and stronger than when he was in the capital.

Especially the look in his eyes, completely different from when he was a prodigal son.

Therefore, as soon as Chen Sijing saw him, he remembered the allusion of the three days after Shibai, when he admired him with admiration.

The arrival of the two imperial envoys did not panic him at all.

This surprised Cong Mingzhang.

But he didn't directly question Zheng Wuji Xingshi, but said: "The scene today is so spectacular, Mr. Zheng is really a big hand! Only a few months after he came to Chenzhou, he got such a big project, come back After Beijing, I will report the truth."

He just wanted to see what kind of tricks Zheng Wuji would do today?
The more flamboyant and ostentatious he is, the more he can be caught.

"It's a coincidence that the two of you are here today." Zheng Wuji said with a smile, "The lower officials have limited intelligence, and they only want to build water conservancy to benefit the local people. If the canals are not dug before Jingdong, next year's spring plowing and irrigation will not be realized.

The common people are waiting to be fed, it is really hard for parents and officials to sleep peacefully! "

Cong Mingzhou nodded with a smile, but didn't speak, he was thinking that Zheng Wuji was always smooth-tongued, and he could talk nicely about three horse-drawn chariots.

But no matter how eloquent he is, he can't hide the truth.

As a result, civilian husbands were used beyond the routine, even the elderly and children were used.

Secondly, not only did they not pay these workers, but they also asked the imperial court for funds.

Although the amount allocated does not exceed the project cost, it is even significantly less.

But didn't all the money fill his pockets in the end?

In addition, although these canals have been dug through, the actual effectiveness has yet to be tested.

If it was found out that there were hidden dangers in cutting corners and materials, it would be even more overwhelming for him to walk away.

He believed that Zheng Wuji might not know the purpose of their trip.

But it was already at this time, and if he had to think of a solution temporarily, it might be too late.