When Hunjun begins to make elixirs

Chapter 151 The water is deep

While Li Shun and Luo Dashuan were exchanging cups, Ding Ao, who was thousands of miles away, was rushing to Nanshan County. He first stayed at the seat of his state capital for a few days in the name of inspecting the new policy.When the local officials heard that the imperial envoy was here, they immediately adopted the attitude of "reception is the primary productive force" and held a grand banquet with delicacies from the mountains and seas, fine wines, and even invited oirans to accompany them.

As soon as Ding Ao entered the scene, he said that he should eat and drink, but he would not touch women, he would not accept money, and no business would be discussed at the dinner table.The local magistrate had no choice but to ask the oiran to withdraw, while other officials looked reluctant to give up.

The prefect Mao Dengkui laughed with him, offered Ding Ao a glass of wine, and said flatteringly: "Master Ding, the emperor really thinks highly of you. From supervising disaster relief to implementing the New Deal, you have never been honored as an imperial envoy. From north to south, all provinces Inspecting the implementation of the new policies is also hard work."

Ding Ao took a sip, glanced at Mao Dengkui without leaving any trace, and saluted northward: "The emperor has many things to do, so as ministers, we should naturally share more for him."

"Yes, yes, come. I wish the Holy Emperor a long life."

Everyone had another round of wine, and Mao Dengkui persuaded the somewhat restrained young man beside Ding Ao to drink: "Mr. Bao County, Nanshan County is a good place with beautiful mountains and clear waters, rich products, and special people. Concubine Yang, a holy family member, was born. Zhenglong, the Yang family is from a famous family and is a relative of the emperor, so my dear brother must do his best."

Bao Mingtong was the newly appointed magistrate of Nanshan County by the imperial court. He was also a Hanlin scholar and was a Jinshi in the fourth year of Shengtong.The two arrived one after the other. It seemed that Bao Mingtong arrived first, but in fact they were traveling on the same road.Following Ding Ao's instructions before he came, he asked: "Sir Mao, I heard that the cause of death of the former Nanshan County Magistrate Gao Wuyong was strange. Do you know the inside story? I'd better pay attention to it."

This sentence made everyone present stop their movements.

Mao Dengkui chuckled twice: "Isn't the case clearly investigated? It was just a murder of love."

Bao Mingtong added: "I heard that Gao Wuyong reported to the court many times before that the Yang family oppressed the people. Does Lord Mao know about this?"

Mao Dengkui sensed something was wrong, took two mouthfuls of food and drank from his hangover: "The court will have its own judgment on this matter, and I dare not speak nonsense. If Magistrate Bao has any doubts, he will investigate it himself after taking office."

Bao Mingtong raised the two questions together, obviously suspecting that Gao Wuyong's death was related to the Yang family.The prefect of Yizhou, Gao Wuyong's immediate superior, was so secretive about the whole matter.

Ding Ao pretended to be displeased and interrupted Bao Mingtong's question: "Mr. Bao, I said before that we won't discuss official matters. Didn't you hear?"

Bao Mingtong looked dumbfounded: "Master Ding, my subordinates are also curious and don't want to die in confusion like Gao Wuyong."

Ding Ao slammed the table: "Bao Zhixian means that the court's trial of the case is unclear, the investigation is unclear, and it is intended to protect the Yang family?"

Bao Mingtong didn't dare to take such a big pot, so he stood up and said, "My lords, please forgive me. I'm not used to this kind of situation, so I'll leave now." After saying that, he walked away.

Mao Dengkui glanced at the two of them from the corner of his eyes and tried to smooth things over: "Lord Ding, please calm down. Magistrate Bao is still young and doesn't understand the rules."

Ding Ao snorted coldly and said: "The young people promoted by the Emperor recently all have this kind of virtue. They are relying on themselves to be the emperor's disciples. I don't know what to say. None of our officials here have passed the exam in the ten-year cold window!"

Mao Dengkui echoed: "I would like to say something disrespectful, but these young people appointed by the emperor are too careless in doing things and do not pay attention to their methods. For example, the new magistrate of Tu County, Bei Hai, implemented the idea of ​​dividing people into acres. A kind man My family was imprisoned because of a slight error in measuring the land, and they haven't been released yet."

"He also said that when the land area is clarified, he will be released. This is not a threat to others. How can we, all serious scholars, imitate the behavior of such cruel officials! It is insulting to politeness and bullying and harming the people."

Ding Ao knew about this. The so-called good family was indeed suspected of concealing land.His words and deeds during disaster relief have also been spread by people. His methods of doing things are relatively gentle and he can understand the difficulties of others. Many local officials are also willing to deal with him.Ding Ao said with a smile: "My colleagues, the emperor's implementation of the New Deal is also to enrich the country, strengthen the army and love the people. Divide the land into acres to change the situation of 'the rich have a lot of land, but there are only a few people; the poor have no cones on the land, but there are many corvees'." The number of acres is one ding, and if there are more fields, there will be more dings. If the fields are less, there will be fewer dings. The calculation of acres means there is no way to deceive others. The benefit is one. There is no guarantee of compensation among the people, and the benefit is two. In the year of compilation and review, the book will be made as usual, and there is no need to add any more. After checking, the profit will be three. Each person who has completed his field will be able to raise and lower his hands, and the profit will be four."

"As for the return of Huo Hao to the public, the gentry and the gentry all work as servants and pay for the food. You all know that I am a son of a noble family and have vested interests. However, becoming an official and receiving this job is a matter of eating the emperor's salary and being loyal to the emperor. I have long been loyal to the emperor. Repair the book and go home, and ask the people in the clan to cooperate with local officials and not to cause trouble."

"The emperor can't tolerate sand in his eyes. Removing and seizing his position is a trivial matter. If we really want to pursue the case, it is possible to confiscate the house and behead him. I don't want to come to such a luxurious event today, but I am here anyway. Cai Ye We ate and drank, and we talked so much without talking about business."

"This man must always be polite before fighting. If you respect me a foot, I will respect you a foot. In times of famine, all the ladies in the palace know how to sell their belongings to provide relief. Of course, the emperor does not ask you to destroy your family to help. This kind of banquet can be avoided if possible. The errands must be done well. "

"The emperor also gave me an order to mobilize troops. What does it mean? You don't need to explain it clearly? I will stay here for a few days, and you will summarize and report on the implementation of the New Deal in various places. If there are any difficulties, also It can be said bluntly that if it can be solved, it will be solved by itself, and if it cannot be solved, it will be submitted to the emperor for a decision."

Ding Ao wiped his mouth, stood up and said: "Speaking of this, you must not be in the mood to eat, so you should all disperse. Come to the Yamen tomorrow to discuss matters."

Mao Dengkui saw Ding Ao out: "Master Ding's words are thought-provoking. I will keep them in mind. I have already cleaned up a large house for the imperial envoy to rest."

Ding Ao refused and said, "No, I will stay in the post house. You will wait at the government office tomorrow morning." He opened the carriage curtain and left the restaurant.

Mao Dengkui watched Ding Ao's carriage go away, called his servant and whispered a few words.The servant nodded, found a fast horse, and headed out of the city towards Nanshan County, but he didn't know that someone was following him.

As soon as Ding Ao entered the post house room, a divine machine guard knocked on the door.

Ding Ao sat down and said, "Come in."

The divine machine guard reported: "Master Ding, as expected, that Mao Dengkui sent someone to Nanshan County to report the news."

Ding Ao sighed: "The water is very deep! Things are going to be difficult."

After Gao Wuyong handed the emperor the papers, they all disappeared mysteriously. The content inside might not be as simple as participating in the Yang family's oppression of the people.The reasons written in that petition were too far-fetched.If it is just a matter of bullying the people, it will not lead to death.The emperor could only reproach the Yang family for a few words. Compared with killing the imperial official, it was clear at a glance which one was more serious.

Ding Ao chose not to move, pretending that he was just here to inspect the New Deal, and asked Bao Mingtong to go to the front station first.The Shenji Guard has already put the Yang family and the county magistrate who released the prisoners under control.Three months have passed since the case, and it is difficult to find any more evidence.Therefore, letting Bao Mingtong come in to scare off the enemy was unexpectedly effective.

As for why you doubt Mao Dengkui?He was Gao Wuyong's immediate boss, and his subordinates died in mysterious circumstances. He didn't know anything?Who believes it!However, he did not expect that the emperor sent divine machine guards to cooperate with him instead of Jinwu guards.

Could this matter possibly involve practitioners?
When Li Shun learned that something happened in Nanshan County, his first reaction was the dragon vein issue.Nanshan is one of the locations of Dragon Veins.Yu Bingqing's family's sect is on an island in the middle of Yuhu Lake on the edge of Nanshan Mountain, so her mother is also called Yuhu Zhenren.Asking Ding Ao to investigate, he also had this consideration in mind. He was not afraid of ten thousand, just in case.

Nanshan is not as vast and sparsely populated as Tianzhu Mountain.Nanshan County, to which Nanshan belongs, is very wealthy, as Mao Dengkui said, with a permanent population of 13 households. It is a north-south waterway transportation hub. If there is any trouble, it will be much bigger than Tianzhu Mountain and Tianlang Mountain.

(End of this chapter)