Wang Yonghe, a Jinshi in the 23rd year of Jiajing, has been appointed magistrate of Jiande County for two and a half years. If Yan Dang and Qingliu had not fought before, he would have been promoted according to the normal process, and this Wang Yonghe has another level of identity , he was a student of the late Zhao Wenhua, former head of the Criminal Department.
After Zhao Wenhua's affair was exposed and he was sentenced to death, as his student, Wang Yonghe not only was not implicated, but also inherited all the political legacy left by his teacher. His career was bright, and all he needed to do was to endure the time. , coupled with his experience in governing local areas, he will be able to occupy a high position sooner or later.
If this matter were changed to another county magistrate, Zheng Michang would definitely enforce the law impartially. At the moment, there is no need to get himself into such a big trouble for the sake of the victims of Chun'an County.
"Oh, am I studying with the prince? One is Gao Hanwen, the other is Wang Yonghe..." Zheng Michang thought in his heart, and decided to go out and take a look to calm down the emotions of the victims first.
When Zheng Michang followed the guards out of the Zhejiang Governor's Mansion, he saw victims lying in random directions on the nearby streets. Most of them were sallow and thin, shaped like corpses, with no life in their eyes. Not far away, a group of young and middle-aged people were fighting with The officials pushed each other to get closer to the governor's palace.
"Have you taken the courage of a bear and a leopard? How dare you break into the Governor's Mansion! To tell you the truth, this place is not something you pariahs can enter!" The leader of the group of officials said with a slanted look. He looked at these ragged and underfed victims with disdain.
"Humph, we just want justice. Why should our share in Chun'an County be divided by Jiande County? The food provided by the court for disaster relief is not enough to eat, and now this will not let us live!"
"Yes, we just want justice!"
"There is a county magistrate in Jiande County, but does yours in Chun'an County? Your new magistrate is still on the way. Let's wait until he takes office."
Zheng Michang watched not far away for a long time, then stepped forward and reprimanded: "What's going on? Why are you stopping the victims? Who told you to do this!"
Seeing the reprimand from their superiors, those officials were like deflated balloons. Their previous arrogant and domineering appearance was gone.
"Your Excellency, these victims are dissatisfied that the food provided by the imperial court is not enough to eat, and are preparing to gather a crowd to attack the Governor's Mansion. We are helpless..." The leader of the group of officials wanted to explain hesitantly.
"He lied, yes, he lied!" The crowd became more and more angry after hearing this, and the shouts became louder and louder. A wave of sound came, causing the leading official to take a few steps back involuntarily.
"All of you, get out of here." Zheng Mi Chang glanced at the group of officials with cold eyes and said.
"Yes." The officials were scolded and had to stand aside dejectedly, causing the victims to burst into laughter.
"I am the Chief Envoy of Zhejiang, Zheng Michang. If you have any questions, you can tell me. I will definitely solve it for you within the scope of my ability."
"Master Qingtian, please make the decision for us!" Seeing a manager coming, everyone knelt down and banged their heads on the ground.
"Okay, get up quickly and tell me what you want." Zheng Michang helped him up with a warm smile on his face.
"Sir, it's like this. When the dyke collapsed this time, Chun'an County and Jiande County were the most severely affected! However, most of the porridge sheds used by the government for disaster relief were opened in Jiande County, and the porridge sheds there were The victims have been properly accommodated, but we are left without food and clothing. Do you think this is fair?"
"Humph, such a thing actually happened! Just wait a moment, I will go and seek justice for you!" After listening to the explanations of the victims, Zheng Michang expressed an expression of indignation.
Seeing that a high-ranking official was willing to stand up for him, the victims kowtowed to Zheng Michang's back and said in unison: "Master Qingtian!"
Zheng Michang went straight back to the Governor's Mansion of Zhejiang Province, but his subordinates who had been accompanying him couldn't help but said: "Sir, do you really want to seek justice for the victims of Chun'an County? But Wang Yonghe..."
"Who said that? Go down and ask them to drive these victims away! How would you behave if others saw it?" Zheng Michang glanced at his subordinates coldly and said.
"Yes, my subordinates, please proceed immediately!"
Soon, the victims who had gathered near the Governor's Mansion were violently driven away by the government. In the process, many victims were killed or injured.
…
After Hu Zongxian finished sorting out the disaster in Zhejiang and the detailed process of the dam collapse in the study, he walked out of the study and came to the hall.
"How are the victims? Have they been properly resettled?" Hu Zongxian turned his attention to Zheng Michang, who was issuing orders, and asked aloud.
"Your Excellency, those victims have been properly accommodated."
"In addition, Master Gao and your students have rushed to the places where the disaster is most serious to supervise the porridge soup. At the same time, they are also actively lobbying the wealthy households in Hangzhou to let them contribute money for disaster relief."
"Gao Hanwen went too?"
"Yes, he doesn't listen to anything he says. There are obviously more important things waiting for him to do." Zheng Michang said, and couldn't help but complain aloud.
"Go and give Ma Ningyuan a message. Ask him to come to my study to find me after he is done with his work." Hu Zongxian picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and then ordered.
"Yes, I will definitely bring the words to you! But I still have one more thing to report to you..."
"Oh, what's the matter?"
"The new magistrate of Chun'an County, Hai Rui, has not yet taken office. There are still some problems in the distribution of relief materials. How about simply letting Jiande Magistrate Wang Yonghe take charge of Chun'an County's share?" Zheng Michang After hesitating for a moment, he came up with his idea.
"Well, since the new county magistrate of Chun'an has not yet taken office, let Wang Yonghe also shoulder the burden of Chun'an County." Hu Zongxian agreed to Zheng Michang's suggestion without thinking too much.
"Well, I will give my orders now." After seeing that his suggestion was approved by his immediate boss Hu Zongxian, Zheng Michang raised the corners of his mouth slightly and bowed.
"There is no need to deal with these red tapes at this time and focus on the current matters."
"yes."
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"Drive, drive, drive!"
Two carriages were traveling one behind the other on the official road. In the carriage in front sat Hai Rui's wife Wang, and in the carriage behind was all his property. Hai Rui looked at the endless traffic at his feet. On the way, I can't help but feel anxious.
"How long will it take to reach Hangzhou at the earliest?" Hai Rui immediately asked the driver in charge of driving the car.
"Sir, after climbing over this mountain, Hangzhou is ahead! It only takes two hours at most."
"Recently, there have been heavy rains in Zhejiang, and the dams have collapsed. Chun'an and Jiande counties have been the most severely affected! That's where I'm going to take office. I don't know how the people there are doing." Hai Rui said, feeling deeply. Sighed.
Hai Rui's wife, Wang, heard her husband sigh, opened the curtain, and comforted softly: "It's okay, the government will arrange them properly, don't worry."
