Gu Qi looked at Zhou Hu, he seemed to know a lot of things.
At the same time, his interest in Gu Yuan became even stronger.
Since he was one of Yuan Zhe's people, why didn't Yuan Zhe rescue the entire Gu family when they were executed?
Suddenly, Zhou Hu came over and shocked Gu Qi!
Zhou Hu's eyes were red, and he pinched Gu Qi's arm with both hands: "Master Pei, what you said today is really treasonous. Now that you are open today, you are not afraid of one more crime -"
"What are you going to say?" Gu Qi was pinched so hard that it hurt.
Zhou Hu looked around and said in a low voice: "There is something wrong with the governor of Tuzhou."
I thought this kid could say something strange.
"Master Zhou, be careful what you say. You are slandering the imperial officials now."
Zhou Hu seemed to have made a lot of determination, gritting his teeth and said: "I have no evidence, so I can't say more. Mr. Pei, this kind of words should be rotten in the stomach, but I see that you are different from Feng Rui and others. In your eyes, you have these The common people. In Feng Rui’s eyes, the common people are just ants for him to take credit for, so you still have to be cautious when working with such people."
"I will consider what Mr. Zhou has said. If Mr. Feng supports the construction of canals and water control, no matter what the purpose is, it will be beneficial to the people of Tuzhou. I hope that Mr. Zhou can put aside his prejudice and provide more help. .”
Zhou Hu finally calmed down, eased his mind, lowered his head and said "Okay".
After walking for a while, I saw the shadow of the carriage.
As the sky darkened, Gu Qi tried to resist again and again, but Zhou Hu insisted on escorting Gu Qi back to the Governor's Mansion.
When we got off the bus, it was already dark.
"Why don't you rest here for one night and come back tomorrow."
Zhou Hu smiled and shook his head: "I have to greet the two Yang brothers tomorrow. I will go back now."
Gu Qi looked at the drafty carriage and said, "Wait a moment."
Zhou Hu stood there and nodded.
Gu Qi pulled off her coat, ran into the yard and went straight to the wing.
"Master Pei."
"Master Pei."
Ignoring the maid and servant beside him, he went directly into the house.
He dug out the box, took out the cloak he usually wore, and ran out again.
"for you!"
Zhou Hu took the cloak and said, "This is it?"
Gu Qi bent over and gasped for air, her heart beating hard.
Pointing to the big cloak in his hand, he swallowed and said, "Don't look at it. Don't look at spring. It's still a bit cold at night. This carriage doesn't block the wind. It'll be warmer if you put it on."
Zhou Hu hugged the big cloak, pursed his lips and smiled.
"Why are you laughing?" Gu Qi put her hands on her hips and reluctantly stood up.
"No wonder Li Jinghao likes you. Thank you, Mr. Pei." After Zhou Hu finished speaking, he got on the carriage with his coat in his arms: "Get some rest early."
"Well, let's go." He waved to him.
As soon as he turned around and entered the hospital, he saw a boy running over carrying a lantern: "Master Pei, Master Feng invites you to have a chat in the study."
Gu Qi raised her head and looked in the direction of the study, took a deep breath and said lightly "Okay".
When I entered the study, I saw Xue Peilin was there.
Feng Rui stood with his back turned. Hearing the sound of the door opening, he turned around and said with a smile: "Master Pei has worked hard all the way, why are you back so late?"
Gu Qi raised her hand to rub her nose, and then dusted off the dust on her body: "To be honest, adults, we had just entered Qishui County when we were stopped by the villagers, and everything in the carriage was robbed, which caused a delay. A lot of time.”
Xue Peilin stood up and walked over, holding Gu Qi's arm and looking back and forth: "Is Mr. Pei injured?"
Gu Qi smiled and shook his head.
Looking at Feng Rui again, he half-squinted his eyes, thoughtfully.
Gu Qi sat down and accepted the hot tea offered by the maid: "Right now, Mr. Xue and I have only briefly visited the counties in Tuzhou and don't know much about it. Although there are topographic maps, the county guards have to draw topographic maps. Take some time.”
Feng Rui came back to his senses and sat down slowly: "What is Mr. Pei's plan?"
Gu Qi pretended to hesitate and looked at Xue Peilin, who was sitting next to him.
Seeing her cowardice, Xue Peilin straightened up and said, "Master Pei, you are personally sent by His Majesty to control the water in Tuzhou. If you have any ideas, please feel free to mention them to us, and we will naturally cooperate fully."
Looking at Feng Rui again, he had a dark smile on his face: "What Mr. Xue said is absolutely true."
"I was very touched when I visited Qishui County today. The people there can no longer eat food or drink clean water." Gu Qi put the tea cup on the table, leaned forward and said, "Why don't I and Mr. Xue divide our forces into two groups? Road, I will continue to check around Tuzhou, Master Xue is distributing disaster relief food to the people."
Xue Peilin turned to look at Feng Rui. The candlelight flickered, illuminating Feng Rui's face, which flickered brightly and darkly.
After a moment, Feng Rui said: "Although there is a granary in Tuzhou, opening a granary to provide food relief requires your Majesty's decree."
Xue Peilin stroked his beard and smiled and said: "I have written this matter in the memorial. When Zhao Dexun comes back in a few days, there will be results. If your majesty allows it, I hope Lord Feng can take time out of his busy schedule to help me distribute disaster relief grains." payment."
Feng Rui twitched the corner of his mouth stiffly: "Naturally, naturally."
"I wonder if Master Feng has anyone with strong martial arts skills around him?"
Feng Rui's eyes trembled when he heard Gu Qi's words: "What does Mr. Pei mean by this?"
"I don't mean to stand by." Gu Qi took a sip of tea: "These people are like hungry wolves. They are afraid of losing their lives when they see the food. It may cause chaos. Why not send a few people with strong martial arts skills to stand by? So I can protect you two adults."
Feng Rui put away his fake smile and looked at Gu Qi with half-squinted eyes: "No, but we can ask the magistrates and counties to send out officials to manage this matter."
"Very good."
Gu Qi and Feng Rui looked at each other for a moment, not knowing what they were looking at him. Is it disgust? Or vigilant?
At this time, there was a hint of fear in Feng Rui's eyes, and more importantly, murderous intent.
"It's getting late today. You two adults should take a rest early. We will discuss it later when Mr. Zhao comes back." Feng Rui stood up and rolled his sleeves.
The boy was waiting at the door of the study with a lantern. He saw Gu Qi and Xue Peilin coming out and being led to the wing.
"Master Xue," Gu Qi stopped Xue Peilin and said with a smile, "I haven't reported to Master Xue about the situation in Qishui County today."
Xue Peilin glanced at the boy and said, "I'm just trying to understand, and I'm not sleepy right now. You guys should step aside first."
The boy lowered his head, picked up the lantern and left.
He opened the door, took out the fire stick from his arms, and lit the candlestick on the table.
Xue Peilin entered the room and sat down. Gu Qi picked up the teapot. The water was a little cold.
"I ate a lot of tea in the study. I'm not thirsty right now. Don't let them boil water."
Gu Qi put down the teapot and closed the door tightly. He lowered his voice and asked: "Mr.
Xue Peilin smiled: "I don't have the ability to predict the future. Back then, the governor of Qishui County..."
"You mean, Mr. Gu Yuangu?"
Xue Peilin looked at Gu Qi and nodded: "Yes, he is a good official. In those days of flood control, it was said that wherever there is a flood, the people will suffer from two kinds of harm, one is the harm of disease, and the other is the harm of hunger. If you want to To control floods, you must first think about the two evils of the people, and prepare some medicinal materials, doctors, food, and money."
Hearing what Xue Peilin said, Gu Qi suddenly remembered that Pei Qihuan had also mentioned in his treatise on flood control that if the epidemic caused by sudden floods could not be effectively controlled, it would break out in a large area and cause panic among the people.
"So, what did you write in the memorial?"
Xue Peilin said: "I would like to ask Your Majesty to open a warehouse for grain relief and allocate funds for disaster relief."
Gu Qi stood up, clenched her fists, and bowed deeply towards Xue Peilin: "Master Xue is still thoughtful and has to study more as a late student."
Xue Peilin stood up and held Gu Qi's arm: "It's just based on experience. Looking at Feng Rui's expression today, I'm afraid this matter won't go well. I'm worried that Zhao Dexun's child will be in danger."
"Don't worry, Mr. Xue, I'll find a solution."
It would take some time for Zhao Dexun to rush back, so Xue Peilin decided to go with Gu Qi to visit various counties in Tuzhou.
The county guards were drawing terrain maps and no longer accompanied them. Zhou Hu arranged for people to follow Gu Qi and Xue Peilin.
Looking at the people gathered in the Governor's Mansion, Gu Qi laughed out loud.
Aren't these the brothers in the cottage?
Yang Yi held a shovel in his hand and said with a naive smile: "Master Xue, Master Pei, we brothers will follow you everywhere to protect your safety."
Gu Qichong gave Yang Yi a thumbs up.
It was better to take a closer look at Yingjiang County first. Seeing this battle, the farmers on the village were so frightened that they stood still and did not dare to move.
"Yang Yi, have you gone to Zhou Hu's mansion to get food?"
Yang Yi smiled sheepishly at the side: "I'm going."
"How many did you take?"
Yang Sheng was accompanying Xue Peilin in front. Hearing the conversation, he turned around and said, "It's less than a handful. Mr. Zhou said that he would leave some for others. But I see if there is anything left in Mr. Zhou's rice vat. Less."
Yang Yi said angrily: "You know nothing! In this calamity year, every family has a handful of dendrobium, and there is not enough in the rice vat! If you are still here, I will deal with you when I get back!"
Upon hearing this, Xue Peilin straightened up and looked at Yang Yi. Yang Yi blushed, lowered his head and stopped talking.
Yang Sheng pursed his lips and stopped talking.
Xue Peilin looked at Gu Qi and asked, "Who is Mr. Zhou this week?"
"It's the Qishui County Sheriff we met, Zhou Hu."
Xue Peilin suddenly realized it and patted his head: "I remember this memory. Why did you go to the county governor's house to get food?"
Yang Sheng raised his head slightly and looked at Gu Qi. Gu Qi smiled and replied: "Qishui County couldn't produce food, so Mr. Zhou took out his salary and distributed the food to the people."
Xue Peilin let out a long sigh.
Then, Gu Qi asked: "Why don't we go to Lord Zhou's house and have a look?"
Xue Peilin replied: "That's fine, I happen to be going to Qishui County to have a look."
The vast team temporarily changed their route and went straight to Zhou Hu's mansion in Qishui County.
"Lord Zhou!" The two Yang brothers walked in front excitedly, showing no fear of Zhou Hu, the county guard.
When Gu Qi and Xue Peilin entered the yard, they saw Zhou Hu rolling up his sleeves, holding a gourd and gourd, and filling a man's bag with brown rice.
"Why are you here?" Zhou Hu smiled at Yang Yi, then when he saw Gu Qi and Xue Peilin, he quickly put down the ladle, straightened his clothes, and trotted over and said, "Master Xue, Master Pei."
Xue Peilin pointed at the man standing in front of the rice vat and said, "What are you doing?"
Zhou Hu smiled and said, "These are the people of Yong'an County, here to get food."
After saying that, Zhou Hu waved to the man, who tied the bag tightly and walked over.
"You go back first. After the food and wages are distributed in two days, we will set up a porridge shop. Remember to bring your little sister to receive it."
The man bowed deeply to Zhou Hu, then bowed to Xue Peilin, held the bag in his arms, and ran out.
