Ming politicians

() The tenth day of September.

Su Tiancheng took the Xiaoqi camp and left Mengjin County, planning to enter Nanzhili via Kaifeng Mansion and Guide Mansion.Yan Zizhang followed Xu Eryi and went directly back to the capital. He really didn't need the escort of the Xiaoqi battalion.

On the morning of his departure, he did not notify the local officials and planned to leave quietly. The local officials in Henan had already had great opinions on him. The local government basically did not get much benefit from the million taels of silver. hands of victims and refugees.

Su Tiancheng himself knows that the local officials have a lot of opinions on him, but he doesn't care. As long as the disaster victims and refugees can really get relief, as long as they can stabilize the situation in Henan to the greatest extent, it will be a great contribution. You know, Everything he did was slowly changing the course of history.

The imperial edict monk Fang Baojian was handed over to Xu Eryi and brought back to the capital directly.

This can be regarded as a disheartened departure.

Walking out of the official post, more than 100 soldiers from the Xiaoqi Battalion had already lined up and waited outside. For more than a month, the soldiers of the Xiaoqi Battalion had been with Su Tiancheng day and night. They admired Su Tiancheng's courage and resourcefulness. , all directly participated in disaster relief matters, worked with Su Tiancheng, and even directly cleaned up the mud.

Looking at the many soldiers, Su Tiancheng felt a little guilty. In the battle to wipe out Du Laosan, the soldiers of the Xiaoqi Battalion took on the main task. Although no one was killed, many soldiers were injured, but they didn't get any rewards. One would never dare to embezzle one tael of silver and distribute it to the soldiers of the Xiaoqi Battalion.Then the nature will change.

As for the soldiers of the Xiaoqi Battalion after returning to Nanjing.After returning to the camp, it was difficult to have much contact.

Seeing many soldiers waiting, he straddled forward without saying anything.

When it was less than Mao, the county town was very quiet, and there were hardly any people to be seen.

Su Tiancheng shook his head and smiled wryly, and left Mengjin just like that, working hard for more than a month.

Just out of town.The soldiers in front came to report.

"My lord, it is difficult for the people to gather outside the city."

Su Tiancheng straddled his horse to the front in a hurry.

The scene outside the city stunned him.

The dense crowd of ordinary people stood outside the city and looked along the official road, which stretched for a long distance.It is estimated that there are tens of thousands of people.

Seeing Su Tiancheng come out, the common people knelt down one by one, and whoever yelled.

"Master Qingtian, my savior..."

Deafening shouts appeared, one after another.

Su Tiancheng felt his eye sockets heat up, but he didn't do anything.It is not worth accepting such great courtesy.

He shouted with all his strength to get everyone to stand up, but unfortunately his voice was too low.

The team walked slowly along the official road, and women kept coming forward, carrying eggs, steamed buns, etc. in their hands.Tried to get the soldiers of the Xiaoqi Battalion to take him away, but everyone tried their best to refuse.No one accepted it, Su Tiancheng had a clear rule, and everyone remembered clearly the words of not taking ordinary people's needles and threads.

It should be said that during the disaster relief in Mengjin County, everyone saw Su Tiancheng's work style. They thought that Su Tiancheng was a scholar and could not bear hardships. My own requirements are very strict.

In the short three-mile journey, the team walked for more than half an hour.

The Watching Wind Pavilion five miles outside Mengjin City.

Xu Eryi and Yan Zizhang are here, waiting for Su Tiancheng.

Seeing the two of them, Su Tiancheng got off his horse hastily.

"Kun Yuan, the scene just now is the greatest affirmation for you. If the ministers of the court act like you, what kind of disaster are you afraid of?"

"Master Xu, Master Yan, this is the love of the victims."

"Don't say that, this is the honor you deserve. It is said that serving as an official will benefit one party. The old man sees that you have really done it. It has only been more than a month since you came to Mengjin, and you have received such support."

Yan Zizhang on the side blushed and didn't speak, remembering that he had been fighting against Su Tiancheng for so long, if Su Tiancheng hadn't insisted, he didn't know how effective the disaster relief would be.

"Master Yan, some time ago, I offended you a lot, please don't mind."

"Master Su, don't say that. After following Master Su for more than a month, I have learned a lot. Thinking about the past, I am really embarrassed. After returning to the capital this time, I must ask for credit for you. , I believe that Henan is the most outstanding in disaster relief work in the four provinces."

As soon as Xu Er looked at Yan Zizhang, his eyes were deep and meaningful.

The struggle in the imperial court affected the disaster relief work, which he could not reverse. The general trend was like this, and personal strength was too weak.

"Master Yan, don't say that. I understand some things, but I don't go deep into them, and I don't want to think about so many things. As the Minister of Disaster Relief, what I think about is how to do my duty and how to benefit the victims. In fact, Master Yan's many practices are also admired by me."

Su Tiancheng cupped his fists at Xu Er and said.

"Master Xu, the students have written a memorial, which describes the situation of disaster relief in Henan in detail. All parties have contributed to the disaster relief this time, and the effect is not bad. The lower officials think that the future disaster relief will still be delayed. Let the disaster victims really benefit, so that one side can be stabilized, and the disaster victims feel the favor of the imperial court, so how can they easily rebel."

After speaking, he took out a letter from his chest.

Writing this letter, he hesitated for a while.

Although he has not had much contact with Zhu Youjian, he already feels that Zhu Youjian is by no means what he described later, who is self-willed, who cannot tolerate others, and who is so ambitious. Facing such a mess, the young Zhu Youjian must be in a hurry and wants to reverse the unfavorable situation. It is understandable that there may be impatience and aggressiveness.

Su Tiancheng is not a nationalist, he does not have the sense of superiority of the Han nationality, and he does not think that other ethnic groups are backward or barbaric. However, from the perspective of historical evaluation, many policies of the Ming Dynasty, including the degree of openness, are far stronger than others. It is an indisputable fact that the Qing Dynasty closed the country and caused the Chinese nation to fall behind and be beaten.

From this point of view, he wants to help Zhu Youjian to the greatest extent possible to revive Daming.

"Kun Yuan, the old man also has the same thing here, take a look."

Xu Eryi took out a letter from his chest. After opening it, there were many signatures inside, and there were bloody finger marks on the bottom.

"This is the signature left by more than 1 disaster victims. I have heard of the Wanmin Umbrella before, and I don't believe in this kind of thing. I saw it with my own eyes today. This letter signed by the Wanmin is a letter signed by the disaster victims, I implore the old man to take it to the capital. of."

Su Tiancheng took the letter and shook his head lightly.

"Master Xu, I will leave this letter to the students. The students have been in Mengjin County for more than a month and have not gotten anything. They feel a little regretful. They are satisfied with this letter signed by Wan Min."

"Why, don't you want the emperor to see this thing?"

"Fame and fortune are just a fleeting moment, what students think about is doing things."

"Hehe, you are courageous. I am ashamed of myself. This teacher is inappropriate. I wish you better performance in Jiangning County. When the time comes, I will serve you a celebration wine in the capital."

After watching Su Tiancheng leave for a long time, Xu Eryi spoke to Yan Zizhang beside him.

"Master Yan, study hard and get caught up in so many right and wrong, what is the reason, the old man knows, you have something that you can't do, but look at Kun Yuan, he is the second place in the palace examination, what kind of things did he do? Choose, don't think that the emperor doesn't know anything, the old man is not polite, the champion Chen Yutai is about to suffer, not to mention that he won the champion in this way, just relying on such a relationship, he also needs to keep a low profile, As an editor of the Imperial Academy, I don't want to be familiar with government affairs, but I am keen on gatherings, so I don't know that the emperor hates party disputes the most."

Yan Zizhang's body trembled.

"Master Xu, I feel ashamed. During this period of time, I have thought a lot. Compared with Lord Su, I am really useless. When I return to the capital, I must reflect on it."

"Don't judge yourself like this. You are still sensible. You have made a correct evaluation of Kun Yuan. It takes a lot of courage. This old man is optimistic about you. I don't know what choice you will make next."

As the deputy envoy, Yan Zizhang followed Su Tiancheng in disaster relief. The focus was not on doing things, but for more than a month, except for some troubles at the beginning, he followed Su Tiancheng's requirements and did things seriously, especially in the When making an evaluation, stand on the standpoint of justice and tell the truth, which really takes courage.

Moreover, Yan Zizhang was also preparing to fight for Su Tiancheng at the court.

This will inevitably offend the people behind.

"I have thought about it, but I don't care about that much anymore. I used to be in a daze. I learned a lot this time. After returning to the capital, I asked to be released. I always stay in the capital and can't do anything. things."

"Okay, hehe, if you have such an idea, the old man fully supports it. It is very good to release it outside. It has avoided a lot of troubles. Go down and do something."

"My lord, I also think about it. If I can go to Nanzhili, if I have the opportunity, I will learn more from Master Su. If I have the opportunity, I would like to ask you to give me some kind words."

"There is no problem. As long as there is an opportunity, the disaster relief work in Henan has been done very well. After the old man returns, he will report the truth. I believe the emperor must be happy. Taking advantage of this opportunity, there is still a great possibility to ask for a release." xing."

The dust on the official road has slowly fallen.

Xu Eryi stood in the pavilion for a long time. The game in the court became more and more fierce. Even the official secretary and Zuodu Yushi were dismissed by the emperor. He didn't know what would happen next. , feeling disgusted and desperate, but what Su Tiancheng did gave him hope.