Yan Gang scolded: "Don't let us go yet! What else could such supplies be for? Of course it's the snow disaster in the north. Your Majesty is sympathetic to the victims..."
Jiang Wannian's expression froze.
The surrounding water transport officers and soldiers couldn't help but look at each other.
During this period, they also heard about the snowstorm in the north, Su's cloth village mobilizing supplies from various places, and the news in the southwest.
Seeing these countless ships at this moment, everyone's expressions changed.
The imperial court blocked the southwest, but the southwest was trying to find ways to provide disaster relief.
If this matter were placed on other people, they would definitely not believe it, but if it was the Southwest King, the situation would be different. Everyone looked at the great talent with such fiery and sincere eyes.
Lin Bai felt weird, was it a little too much? The key is that this is all women's idea.
never mind! The lady is equal to herself, there is nothing wrong with her.
"The prince swept the grassland and sealed the wolf as a slave. Now he is willing to provide large-scale aid to the disaster area. He is dedicated to the people, and his subordinates are full of admiration."
As he spoke, Jiang Wannian bowed to the talented man again with an extremely sincere attitude, and then said: "However, please forgive me, Your Majesty. The imperial court has issued an order not to let him go."
"You are presumptuous!"
Yan Gang was furious.
Lin Bai had no reaction and was about to say something.
At this time, Jiang Wannian said again: "The lower official cannot disobey the order unless...the lower official is unable to stop it."
As he said that, he pulled out the long knife in his hand and slashed it towards his left arm. Blood spurted out instantly. This was not enough, and then he jumped directly into the water.
He said: "The lower official is incompetent. He encountered water bandits by chance and was unable to fight with strength. He can no longer hold on to the pass."
thump! thump! !
As he finished speaking, all the water transport officers and soldiers around him jumped into the water one by one and said in unison: "Farewell to the prince!"
Yan Gang opened his mouth, not knowing what to say for a moment, and subconsciously looked at his uncle.
Lin Bai was the same. He was actually a little hesitant about the decision of several beautiful ladies, wondering whether it was necessary and whether it was worth it.
But we haven’t left the southwest yet, we have just reached the checkpoint...
There was an indescribable feeling in his heart.
Maybe the people outside the court were looking at him, even these officers and soldiers, their eyes were full of hope and respect.
Compared to the mixed emotions in the talented man's heart, Wu Qiaojun and Gu Ling'er had a hint of arrogance on their lips.
Because the reactions of these people showed that everything done by my husband, myself and others was not in vain.
The old lady is right, the people's eyes are sharp.
Everything turned out to be so meaningful.
Lin Bai looked at the officers and soldiers who had fallen into the water and said nothing. He just suddenly had an inexplicable feeling that he should do something.
Not for anything else, just for the people living on this land, just for those who trust him.
Just like when he deceived the Netherworld Cavalry, this land is not his home. Southwest has the ability to make the people living on this land live a better life. Should he do something within his ability? ?
Yes!
I really should do something, just like several beautiful ladies.
For the first time, the talented man suddenly felt that it was not bad to do business at a loss.
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Ezhou.
The construction of the new city has reached a certain scale, and if we rush it slowly during this period, the effect is still very significant.
To be precise, beyond imagination, countless buildings have been erected, and some small buildings have reached the final stage. The outline of the huge new city has also been revealed.
It was all just because when the talented man established the Ministry of Commerce, countless businessmen and people were all working hard and wanted to do a big business with the talented man, so they worked extra hard and the project progressed extremely quickly.
Later, the great talent went to the southwest. The court wanted to prove that without the great talent, Ezhou could still be built quickly and the construction period would be even faster.
This is also an important reason why the Ministry of Commerce issues a large number of new shares.
Because we want to complete the construction of this new city as soon as possible.
It's a pity that Zhu Tianzheng obviously underestimated the influence of great talents among businessmen. After various rumors spread, a large number of businessmen sold their contracts. The Ministry of Commerce had no choice but to accept these contracts, but what to do if there was no money...
However, there is no use in issuing a large number of new shares. So what if the entire Ezhou is sold?
Without industrial support, Ezhou New City would be like a loft in the sky and it would be impossible to sustain it.
The departure of businessmen is not only the flight of capital, but also the loss of industry, which directly leads to the unsustainability of Ezhou. It is conceivable that a blind blood transfusion will not make blood.
The originally bustling construction site now became extremely deserted again.
Even if you can see some workers, they are not working, but gathering in small groups to discuss how to get wages.
Each and every one of them had bitterness written all over their faces.
There is no way, there is no labor arbitration in this era, if you can't get money, you can't get money. If you are a private boss, it may be useful to go to the government, but now the yamen can't get the money.
This huge Ezhou New City is directly under the administration of the Yamen and the Ministry of Commerce. If these two places cannot come up with money, it is useless to ask anyone.
But even if you don’t have it, you still have to look for it.
This is the new city. There are many workers gathered in the old city. Many people gather outside the prefect's Yamen, waiting for the Yamen to explain. Many people have not eaten all day.
Because they hadn’t received their wages for a long time, everyone didn’t take it seriously at first. After all, everything had been fine before. But now that the new year is approaching and the time is too long, the workers can’t continue, and then they find that the superiors can’t pay them out at all. .
Inside the Yamen.
Hua Xingwen, the prefect of Ezhou, also had a livid face at this time. If something like this happened, as the prefect of Ezhou, he would naturally have a headache.
He asked: "How are those people outside? Are they not causing trouble?"
The attendant quickly said: "Sir, after arresting some people, they are much more honest than the previous two days. However, they are all complaining that they can't live anymore and are asking the Yamen for wages. If they cannot be paid, I'm afraid..."
How could Hua Xingwen not know that arresting people in the name of incitement by the Red Lotus Sect was only temporary. If the wages could not be paid, these workers would not be able to live, and big trouble would inevitably occur.
At present, northern Shaanxi and Hedong have become a mess. The Red Lotus Sect is coming fiercely. Once he is incited by these people, his black veil will be completely lost.
At any time, maintaining stability is always the most important thing.
As for wages, that was a matter for the imperial court. For a project as big as Ezhou New City, he could only make limited decisions, but maintaining stability was different. As the prefect of Ezhou, he had the unshirkable responsibility. He immediately said: "I will keep an eye on them all. Ten million Don’t let the Red Lotus Sect take advantage of it.”
The attendant said: "Don't worry, sir, we are already watching."
Hua Xingwen was still a little worried and said: "Go! Blow all those workers away. No people are allowed to gather."
"yes!"
The entourage quickly retreated after receiving the order.
At this time, another official came in a hurry, "Sir, this is an urgent letter from the second prince."
"oh?"
Hua Xingwen quickly took the letter and read it, his expression suddenly changed, "Is the Southwest King coming?"
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