On the bank of Qingshui River in the afternoon, all the water in the river was frozen, but there was only a small amount of ice. Looking down from the ice surface, one can clearly see the black and silted riverbed below. This is the result of too much silt and little water flow.
The weather in December was cold and windy, but it did not affect Zhao Shan's inspection.
After Zhao Shan went north to Youzhou to treat Bai Youyou, the local situation also had to be arranged, so that Wei Polu could further manage Youzhou.
Zhao Shan and Wei Polu left the county seat of Ji County today. They did not encounter any assassination and came smoothly.
Although Zhao Shan foresaw that there would be an assassination or someone coming to ambush, Zhao Shan did not wait specifically. He had to understand the situation in Qingshui River before he could.
What needs to be managed must still be managed.
The adjustment needs to be made.
Zhao Shan and Wei Polu came to the river bank and looked at the frozen ice as they walked. After carefully observing a section of the Qingshui River, I found that there was too much silt in the river bed and that deep excavation was necessary.
Just to complete the dredging of the river, it cannot be completed in a short time, and it requires a lot of manpower investment.
All of this is a massive project.
After Zhao Shan made a tour, he looked at Wei Polu and said, "Mr. Wei, we have traveled such a long distance. Along the way, we saw very high river beds that must be dredged. The problem is that such a long river bed must be dredged. It cannot be accomplished with a little manpower, how do you plan to advance this matter?”
Wei Polu said without thinking: "Your Majesty, naturally we will collect corvees and arrange for the people to take turns to clear the way."
Zhao Shan frowned slightly.
Corvee service is the most common and common way. Whether it is building city walls, building fortresses, or even dredging rivers, it all depends on collecting corvee work and allowing people to perform corvee work unconditionally to complete tasks such as dredging rivers and building city walls. .
This situation is not uncommon.
Seeing Zhao Shan thinking, Wei Polu asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, do you mean that it is not appropriate to conscript corvee service?"
Zhao Shan said slowly: "The purpose of dredging the rivers through corvee work is to benefit the people, so that they will not be affected by floods, and also let the people enjoy the benefits of river irrigation."
"However, dredging rivers and canals is not easy, and it causes a great loss of people's manpower."
"I know that Youzhou's finances are not easy. It will be quite difficult for the government to allocate funds to recruit people to do things."
"But no matter how difficult it is, you have to do it."
"No matter how hard it is, we can't hurt the people. As long as the people can live their lives, the cadre will not be in chaos. Once the government is worked hard and the days are endured, the people will benefit and the cadre will be able to operate."
"Especially since briquettes have begun to be sold on a large scale, they are already making money on a large scale."
Zhao Shan said in a deep voice: "The government does not make money to fill the treasury, let alone make money to fill the treasury. It must be taken from the people and given to the people."
"The most fundamental task is to benefit the people and live and work in peace and contentment."
"This is the purpose of government existence."
"So the Youzhou government made money and used the money to provide work-for-relief services and recruit people who were living in hardship to work."
"There are many people who are living a hard life. Let them work, which not only helps the poor people, but also dredges the rivers. The government will have fewer receptions and fewer banquets, so the money for dredging the rivers will be saved."
Zhao Shan ordered: "The money earned by the Loyalty Alliance will not be handed over to the court for the time being. Most of it will be allocated to you for dredging the river."
Wei Polu said sincerely: "Your Majesty is wise!"
At this moment, Wei Polu admired Zhao Shan even more.
In Luoyang before, Wei Polu saw that Zhao Shan was decisive in killing, resourceful, and won consecutive battles, which consolidated the status of the Luoyang royal family. Today, Zhao Shan shows his concern for the country and the people.
This is the sentiment that only a sage monarch possesses.
This is a blessing for all people.
Wei Polu's heart was agitated and he said without hesitation: "I will keep your Majesty's words in mind and will definitely implement them with all my strength."
The newly appointed governor of You, Shi, expressed his position: "Your Majesty's words will always be remembered by my ministers."
Chief Secretary Youzhou said: "I will definitely do my best."
The officials in Youzhou were in agitated moods and did not feel that Zhao Shan's words were for show. These people were selected by Wei Polu because they were all upright and incorruptible.
Zhao Shan walked around and took a general look and made arrangements. At this time, the assassin still had not come out.
Zhao Shan ignored it for the time being and ordered: "It's almost done, let's go back."
"As you command!"
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Everyone left the Qingshui River and walked some distance away, approaching an official road near a dense forest. A middle-aged woman suddenly rushed out to block the road, knelt on the ground and said loudly: "Your Majesty, my little wife Wu Qiao'er, I beg your Majesty to make the decision. "
Zhao Shan raised his eyebrows.
Come to life?
Zhao Shan nodded towards Wei Polu, who immediately cheered up and quickly stepped forward and asked, "What grievances do you have?"
Wu Qiaoer said loudly: "Your Majesty, the little woman is suing Wei Polu, he has defiled the little woman... The little woman runs a wine shop in Ji County. Her husband has been dead for many years and has a child by her side. Half a year ago, Wei Polu After the Polu drank wine in the wine shop, he took the young woman captive and behaved like an animal. I beg your Majesty to make the decision."
brush!
Wei Polu's expression changed drastically. He thought he might be targeting Zhao Shan, but he didn't expect that he was actually targeting him.
This this……
He did no such thing at all.
His granddaughter Wei Fengqing has already reached the age of getting married, and half of his body has been buried. How can he think about marrying women?
Wei Polu hurriedly retreated and said quickly: "I have not done such a thing, your majesty, please tell me clearly."
Zhao Shan remained vigilant in his heart and said slowly: "Wu Qiao'er, since you sued Wei Polu, do you still remember what happened that day?"
"Remember, so clearly!"
Wu Qiaoer looked like he was gnashing his teeth and said loudly: "Wei Polu said that I still have charm, so he took me to the governor's house, took off my clothes, and then defiled me."
Zhao Shan said in a deep voice: "Is it day or night?"
"daytime!"
Wu Qiaoer answered immediately.
Zhao Shan narrowed his eyes slightly and asked further: "Is it in the dark or in a brightly lit room?"
Wu Qiaoer's eyes were a little wandering, and she didn't understand what Zhao Shan meant, but she still replied: "The very bright room is in his manager's house."
Zhao Shan nodded and said, "In that case, when Wei Polu desecrated you, did he take off his clothes?"
"Take it off, take it off!"
Wu Qiaoer answered without hesitation.
A smile appeared in Zhao Shan's eyes and he continued: "Wei Polu took off his clothes, did you see his body?"
"Saw it!"
Wu Qiaoer answered somewhat hesitantly.
Zhao Shan said: "You saw Wei Polu's body. How many scars are there on Wei Polu's chest? Is it two or three?"
"Yes Yes……"
Wu Qiaoer stuttered, looking a little nervous, gritted his teeth and said loudly: "It seems to be three."
Zhao Shan said coldly: "Wrong!"
"I remembered, it was two scars. I made a mistake."
Wu Qiaoer was even more panicked.
She looked sure and said solemnly: "It's just two. I can see it clearly. It's absolutely correct."
Zhao Shan chuckled and said: "How dare you slander Wei Polu? There is obviously only one scar. Because Wei Polu has only one scar on his body, it is impossible to mistake it. I deliberately asked you to guess whether it was two or three. You are relying on deception. .”
"Hahaha, wonderful, wonderful!"
Suddenly, a loud voice came, and Tuoba Jian led someone out of the forest not far away.
Tuoba Jian's eyes were cold and he said in a deep voice: "Zhao Shan, I asked Wu Qiaoer to redress his grievances. I just wanted you to deal with Wei Polu and cut off one of your arms. I didn't expect that you knew Wei Polu so well and even destroyed Wu Qiaoer. To redress grievances.”
Zhao Shan looked around.
Soldiers from Xianbei and the Northern Wei Dynasty surrounded him one by one. Hundreds of people surrounded Zhao Shan with a fierce momentum.
Zhao Shan looked calm and sneered: "Actually, I don't know the condition of Wei Polu's body at all. In the initial inquiry, I just paralyzed Wu Qiao'er, and the few scars in the end were just a bluff."
"Actually, I don't know how many scars there are, but I can definitely say one scar."
"Unexpectedly, Wu Qiaoer panicked."
"You, jump out too."
Zhao Shan smiled coldly and said disdainfully: "Mr. Wei is the pillar of the country, how can I doubt it? If Mr. Wei turns bad and becomes greedy and lustful, I think Dagan will also die."
Wei Polu looked touched and said, "Your Majesty, you are wise!"
Tuoba Jian heard Zhao Shan's analysis and praised: "He is worthy of being the Emperor of Daqian, and worthy of being the man that Princess Yanran likes. It's a pity that he is too smart and will inevitably die young. Your cleverness is destined to not last long."
Zhao Shan looked neither humble nor arrogant, and asked with a smile: "I haven't asked you your surname yet?"
Tuoba Jian raised his head and said: "Northern Wei Tuoba Jian."
Zhao Shan looked puzzled and said: "I also know something about the Northern Wei Dynasty, why haven't I heard of Tuoba Jian?"
Tuoba Jian clenched his fists in an instant, gritted his teeth and said, "Zhao Shan, Tuoba Shao is my biological brother."
"Oh, he is actually Tuoba Shao's follower."
Zhao Shan smiled softly and said: "You are Tuoba Shao's younger brother. It's a pity that Tuoba Shao was defeated by Wei Lao. Didn't you come to Jixian to seek death? Your good nephew Tuoba Lie died near Luoyang. You Do you want to avenge him?"
Tuoba Jian's anger rose and he said in a deep voice: "Zhao Shan, you will definitely die today. Before you die, I will tell you a piece of news. His Majesty was persuaded by his elder brother to attack Daqian after the beginning of spring. In addition, Princess Yanran She’s getting married too.”
Zhao Shan showed murderous intent and ordered: "Old Wei, close the net."
"As you command!"
Wei Polu immediately asked people to fire arrows.
call out! !
As the sounding arrow took off into the sky, the sharp sound echoed in the air, and the news had spread.
Wei Polu drew his sword out of its scabbard and quickly went on guard, protecting Zhao Shan.
Tuoba Jian didn't have any fear and shouted: "Zhao Shan, do you think it's useful if someone protects you? It's useless. Your people are no match for the Sirius Cavalry."
"Soldiers of Sirius Cavalry, now is the time to prove you and take revenge."
"Kill Zhao Shan and take revenge!"
Tuoba Jian loudly ordered the attack.
The surrounding Sirius Cavalry launched a brazen charge. These people fought with the soldiers brought by Wei Polu in a blink of an eye. There are also some constraints.
The Sirius Cavalry is too fierce and not afraid of death.
This makes the fight difficult.
Zhao Shan looked at the decadent situation without any panic. In the blink of an eye, the rumble of horse hooves was heard not far away, and the cavalry guarding Polu had already arrived.
Zhao Shan's eyes fell on Tuoba Jian, he pulled out the Longyuan Sword, took one step forward, and killed in Tuoba Jian's direction.
Zhao Shanyi was brave and brave, and the Long Yuan sword cut iron like clay, so he kept advancing forward.
When Tuoba Jian saw Zhao Shan coming to kill him, he showed no signs of cowardice or fear. Instead of retreating, he advanced: "Zhao Shan, I have lived for almost forty years and have eaten more salt than you have eaten. My experience , completely crushing you."
"Whether it's age or experience, I have an absolute advantage."
"Today, I will kill you."
Tuoba Jian thought about Tuoba Lie dying in a foreign country, thinking about his eldest brother becoming a laughing stock and the family being affected. Tuoba Jian became even more furious and rushed towards Zhao Shan with his sword in hand.
