The killing dam is located in a hill.
There is a river and an open area at the foot of the mountain. Many villagers live in this open area. But to get here, you have to climb over the hills. The distance is quite long and the mountain road is quite rugged.
This era is not like the future.
In the era of large-scale infrastructure construction in later generations, every village has access to roads, saying goodbye to the mud and the days when it rains and the roads are slippery and difficult to travel. Now there are no cement roads or access roads in every village. When it rains, the roads become muddy, making walking one foot deep and one foot shallow.
Zhao Shan encountered this situation for the first time.
He brought Gao Yuan for a visit, and it started pouring rain halfway. There is no village in front or behind, no shop in the back, no people living on the road, and no shelter from the wind and rain.
Fortunately, it is early summer now, the weather is not cold, the cold is not severe, and it does not have much impact.
Gao Yuan followed Zhao Shan on the road, feeling more and more anxious. He wanted to scratch his ears and regretted that he didn't bring an umbrella.
Lack of preparation.
Not enough experience.
Gao Yuan looked at Zhao Shan and quickly suggested: "Your Majesty, first find a shade tree to hide from the rain. I will spread out my clothes and let someone hold it on your head to protect you from the wind and rain. I will then go find a carriage and an umbrella to protect Your Majesty." If it’s windy or rainy, take shelter first.”
Zhao Shan was already soaked.
The rain came very unexpectedly, and it rained suddenly, causing Zhao Shan and his party to become drowned.
Zhao Shan wiped the rain off his face. His hair was messy under the rain, and he looked very embarrassed. But he didn't pay much attention to it. There were countless killings on the battlefield, and he could bear it all the way. This little rain was just a small thing.
Zhao Shan asked: "Gao Yuan, how long does it take to get to the Killing Dam?"
Gao Yuan arched his back slightly and replied: "Your Majesty, a quarter of an hour at most."
Zhao Shan waved his hand and said: "It's not far, don't delay, continue on your way. I'll stay here waiting for you, and you won't be able to find anyone for a while. Besides, even if you find the carriage, the mountain road is muddy and the carriage will be useless." "
"By the time you find me, I will have arrived at Yu Song's home."
"Continue on your journey and arrive at Yu Song's residence in one go."
Zhao Shan made a decision.
The group of people continued to go in the direction of Yu Song.
Gao Yuan was glad in his heart that thanks to His Majesty being the Holy Lord, he didn't express his anger. Otherwise, what happened today would be enough to cause him complete disaster.
Fortunately, the closer we got to the Killing Dam, the easier the road was, and we arrived at the Killing Dam village smoothly.
The villagers here all live together along the river bank.
It's raining now, and the villagers have all gone home. Smoke has already started to rise in some people's homes. The smoke is curling up in the wind and rain, and the scenery is pleasant.
Zhao Shan was not in the mood to observe the scenery. He came to the first house at the entrance of the village. Gao Yuan asked about Yu Song's residence and learned that Yu Song lived in the innermost part of the village. The group went all the way to the village.
Soon after, they arrived at Yu Song's residence.
This is a house with mud walls, three rooms in a row, a wing on the left, and a kitchen on the far left. In the middle is the living room, and on the right is a wing room, but it is next to a small shed.
It's a toilet or something.
There is a bamboo fence surrounding the yard. From the outside, many seasonal vegetables are planted, but there are some flowers and plants in the corners.
There is no shortage of firewood, rice, oil and salt, and there is no shortage of fun in life.
Zhao Shan took a look and ordered: "Gao Yuan, you stay with me. The other people go to the village to take shelter from the rain. You find the villagers' clothes to change into. Remember not to disturb the people. You will also be given money to buy clothes."
Gao Yuan said: "I understand."
Zhao Shan nodded, knocked on the door and asked, "Is there anyone there?"
There was a knock on the door, and after a while, Yu Song came out, looked at Zhao Shan and Gao Yuan, and asked, "What do you two want?"
Zhao Shan looked at Yu Song and said with a smile: "When passing through here, it rains again and there is no shelter from the rain. Can you please bother me?"
"come in."
Yu Song turned around and walked inside.
When Zhao Shan entered, he also carefully observed Yu Song's appearance.
Yu Song and Yu Yong are very similar. They are dressed in coarse linen and ordinary clothes. They have thick hands with knuckles. They are obviously martial arts practitioners. The sharpness between his brows was not hidden at all, and his pair of inverted eyebrows highlighted his sharp features.
Zhao Shan took Gao Yuan into the hall.
Yu Song took out two pairs of clothes and ordered: "Although the weather is not very cold, it is always very cold when you are soaked to the skin. Change it if you don't mind. It's not so cold if I put on clean clothes."
Gao Yuan did not address His Majesty, but said, "Would you please change it first?"
Zhao Shan did not refuse and went directly to change his clothes and then wiped his wet hair. After Zhao Shan changed, Gao Yuan followed him and changed his clothes. Wearing clean and fresh clothes makes people feel much more comfortable and warm.
Zhao Shan saw Yu Song sitting on the eaves watching the rain, so he also took a stool and sat down, watching the falling rain.
The mist rose during the heavy rain, making the mountains hazy.
In the short term, the rain will not stop.
Zhao Shan knew the truth and asked, "What do you call your Excellency?"
Yu Chan said: "Yu Chan."
After saying his name, Yu Song changed the topic and asked proactively: "Your Excellency is dressed in ordinary clothes, but your body has an extraordinary bearing and dignity. You are not an ordinary person. Murderous Dam is located in a remote place. What do you want to do in the mountains?"
Zhao Shan replied: "I am the newly appointed governor of Wu County. I went to the local area to understand the situation and understand the real situation of the people in Wu County. As soon as I walked near the Murderous Dam today, it started to rain."
Yu Song was surprised and said: "Your Excellency, are you the new governor?"
Zhao Shanxiao asked: "Isn't it the same?"
Yu Song said: "It is indeed not easy for your Excellency to serve as a governor at such a young age. I heard that His Majesty the Emperor Daqian arrived in Wu County and had already wiped out King Zhao Gou of Wu. So, did you take up the post?"
Zhao Shandao: "That's true. Is it just that Brother Yu lives in the mountains and is also paying attention to the situation outside?"
Yu Song replied: "I know a little bit."
Zhao Shan did not reveal his identity immediately and continued: "Brother Yu, how do you think the current Wu County, or Wu County, should be governed? I have just arrived and was appointed as the prefect. I still don't know how to govern? Come out and walk around, and you will always know how to govern. It’s better than being in the Prefect’s Mansion.”
There was a hint of admiration in Yu Song's eyes. Anyone who is willing to come out and take a look is at least not a bad person.
At least someone who has the heart to govern the place.
Yu Song had been studying and studying in the mountains for these years, and he had some enlightenment. He smiled and said: "It is not difficult for the prince to govern Wu County. It depends on whether you dare."
Fujun is a respectful title for the county governor.
Yu Song came from a large family and had served as a local county magistrate, so he knew these families well.
The most important point is that the other party is new to the job and is more willing to visit the place. He is not someone who only knows how to collude with the big family and work together, so Yu Song respects him more.
Zhao Shan asked: "What do you mean?"
A flash of light flashed across Yu Song's eyes, and he explained: "Wu County's big problem does not lie in the poverty of the place, nor in the backwardness of the people, nor in the uneven quality of officials, but in the big families, or the big families in Yangzhou."
A flash of light flashed across Zhao Shan's eyes, and he asked, "What do you mean by Brother Yu's words?"
Yu Song said in a deep voice: "The Lord is not from Yangzhou, right?"
Zhao Shan replied: "I followed your Majesty from Luoyang. I was a civil servant in your Majesty's army before."
Yu Song nodded and said: "This is easy to understand. The Lord is not from Yangzhou and does not know the situation of the Yangzhou clan. The current Yangzhou clan has penetrated into all aspects of the local area."
"From the many officials in the county magistrate's office to the local people's food, clothing, housing and transportation, they are all controlled by the big family and are all related to the big family."
"Just a simple question, let's talk about food prices."
"Food is the first priority for the people, and food prices are related to people's survival."
"If grain prices plummet, the people who farm the land will not be able to survive and will not be able to make money by selling grain. This is how low grain prices hurt farmers."
"If food prices rise and food is too expensive, ordinary people's lives will be difficult. After all, many people living in the city have no land and are very poor. A slight change in food prices will affect their lives."
"It just so happens that the rise and fall of food prices are all in the hands of the big family."
"In addition to food prices, other items such as cloth, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar, and even vegetables and meat are not controlled by wealthy families."
Yu Song solemnly said: "Does the ruler of the government think that the first priority in governing a place lies in the big family? If you control the big family and keep the big family in order, everything will be easy to handle. On the contrary, you cannot clean up the big family and let these people do it." It will be difficult if you are all colluding."
Zhao Shan's eyes became more and more approving.
This is a kindred spirit.
Yu Song came from a big family, but he still insisted on serving the people regardless of his class background, which Zhao Shan admired.
The key is that Gao Yuan said that this man served as the magistrate of Qiantang County and could organize troops to defeat the Japanese.
This is a man of both civil and military skills.
Zhao Shan said: "Brother Yu's words are unique and refreshing."
Yu Song said in a deep voice: "This is all true, but you are so young, it may not be easy, because what the big family is best at is corrupting people, and what they are best at is to do what they want and pull people into trouble."
"Fu Jun doesn't like money, but likes calligraphy and painting. They use all kinds of calligraphy and painting to corrupt you."
"For another example, the prince doesn't like money and prefers women. They will collect all kinds of women, including exotic styles from beyond the Great Wall, thin horses from Yangzhou, graceful women from the Central Plains, and everything you need."
Yu Song opened his mouth and said: "How can you avoid falling into someone's favour? Once you are corrupted, you will open the door to the big family, collude with the big family, and become the spokesperson of the big family and their puppet." .”
Zhao Shan smiled and said: "Brother Yu is worrying too much. This is impossible."
Yu Song said: "People in the world say that they are good at swimming and are not afraid of going into the water. Those who are good at swimming often drown. The ruler of the government must govern the place and be diligent and caring for the people. These are the same old tricks. He must grasp the root cause and eliminate the hidden dangers of the big family from the root. Only by doing things with half the effort can you get twice the result with twice the result. Otherwise, no matter how much you do, if someone stumbles, you will get twice the result with twice the result."
Zhao Shan smiled and said, "Brother Yu seems to be deeply touched?"
Yu Song sighed: "It's just because I have encountered him before."
Zhao Shan took advantage of the situation and said: "If Brother Yu comes to govern, how will we break into this situation?"
Yu Song glanced at Zhao Shan.
He did not doubt Zhao Shan's identity, he just felt that Zhao Shan was just talking and wanted to hear his governance strategies.
Yu Song was not too self-conscious and said, "If you want to govern a big family, what's the difficulty in getting started? There are too many problems in these big families. You can just choose one to investigate."
"Everything you do is in accordance with the law."
"The big family broke the law and dealt with it."
"Abide by the law and don't care."
Yu Song said: "The general strategy is that simple. As for the specific operations, what is needed is a hard heart and a ruthless hand, without hesitation or fetters."
"Hahaha……"
Zhao Shan smiled and said: "Brother Yu is really not easy."
Yu Song stroked his beard and said: "What I mentioned is just empty talk. To really do it, you need countless favors and connections. This is not a simple and easy thing."
Zhao Shan said: "That's true."
The two chatted, and Yu Song was able to get along with Zhao Shan in all aspects, from targeting large families to governing local areas, to providing work-for-relief, taking back land and reorganizing the people into households, as well as his attitude towards the Japanese.
Through chatting with Yu Song, Zhao Shan found out all about Yu Song's situation and understood it clearly.
Zhao Shan was even more impressed in his heart.
Yu Chan is extraordinary.
In other words, after he achieved his ambition at a young age, he was targeted again and had to live in seclusion, but he never surrendered. He worked hard in the local area, studied knowledge, and worked hard to become stronger, which is why he is what he is today.
This is the accumulation after precipitation.
Near noon, Zhao Shan had another meal at Yu Song's house. The meal was not sumptuous, just the simplest porridge, noodles, pickles, and a little bacon.
The two of them each held a bowl and squatted under the eaves to eat.
Yu Song took a bite of food and said with a smile: "Master Fu, I don't have delicacies here, are you used to them?"
Zhao Shan said: "There is nothing that I can't get used to. A hungry person can still taste the delicacies of mountains and seas, even if it is porridge and pancakes."
Yu Song smiled and said, "Master Fu is right."
"Crunch!"
Just at this moment, the door was pushed open.
Yu Yong paused at the door, shook off the dirt from under his feet, and said directly: "Lao Er, I'm here today..."
When he was speaking, he looked up and saw Zhao Shan in an instant. He was so frightened that he slipped and fell to the ground.
