This was Emperor Jing's first night walk in Taoyuan County.
In order to light the way, I borrowed a lantern from the store before leaving.
On the road, Emperor Jing held a lantern and unexpectedly discovered that there were many businesses open.
Especially the street stalls, there are actually a lot of people buying things.
The heat and aroma of cooking food are constantly wafting through the streets.
The capital has been under curfew for nearly ten years, and Emperor Jing found this scene particularly fresh.
However, he didn't stay too long and hurried to the Yamen. After all, business was important.
When he arrived at the archway at the entrance of the government office, two officials stopped Emperor Jing.
Emperor Jing directly took out the emblem that was originally attached to the carriage and showed it to the two officials.
The two looked at each other and said: "Please wait here, we will go in first and report."
Not long after, Xiao Tao walked out from inside and said crisply to Emperor Jing: "You are Mr. Li, please come with me."
The square in front of the Yamen was dark, and the two of them walked one behind the other.
"What do you call a girl?"
"Just call me Xiaotao."
Emperor Jing continued: "I wonder when County Magistrate Fang will rest?"
Xiao Tao chuckled: "Our young master usually goes to bed at this time. Today, he probably has something on his mind and is still sitting in the courtyard drinking."
"I wonder why sir came to see my young master?"
"Jianjiang is flooded. I heard that County Magistrate Fang has a solution, and Li Moute came to visit."
"Oh? Is there a flood in Jianjiang? It's unusual to have floods at this time of year. Maybe it's because of this that the young master didn't rest."
Hearing what Xiao Tao said, Emperor Jing was a little surprised. During the day, Fang Zhengyi acted like he didn't care. He didn't expect him to behave like this in private.
Maybe this maid thought wrongly.
So he continued to ask: "The floods in Jianjiang River have affected thousands of people. Li once heard from County Magistrate Fang that the floods could be solved by chopping mountains with thunder to block the river."
"Is it possible that County Magistrate Fang can really summon thunder?"
"Thunder?"
Xiao Tao suddenly stopped walking, and the scene when Fang Zhengyi took her to visit the development of asphalt mines using gunpowder a few years ago came to mind.
At that time, she was so frightened that she shivered, but it was only after Fang Zheng hugged her that she calmed down.
Recalling this memory, a smile appeared on Xiao Tao's lips.
"How can our young master know how to summon thunder! Those are all lies to children. But if the young master really said that! Then the flood problem will definitely be solved!"
"Oh? Why?" Emperor Jing was delighted.
"There should be nothing in this world that the young master cannot do."
Emperor Jing's heart sank again, these words were just like the compliments said to him by the courtiers in the court.
Worthless!
"But... Mr. Li is coming tonight. I think the young master should have known about it for a long time."
"oh?"
"Before you came, I saw the young master preparing two glasses of wine on the table. I think one of them should be prepared for the gentleman."
Emperor Jing was shocked! That’s something to talk about! If you talk about it, there is hope!
I didn't realize that Fang Zhengyi, at such a young age, had the ability to predict events like a god!
During the conversation, the two of them had arrived in the back courtyard.
Xiao Tao walked into the courtyard first, and then informed Emperor Jing to enter directly.
Emperor Jing walked into the courtyard and saw Fang Zhengyi sitting in front of the stone table at a glance, holding a wine glass to the moon with a particularly seductive posture.
Fang Zheng turned his head and saw Emperor Jing coming in, and said loudly, "Why did Lao Li come to see me so late?"
"Come on, come on, sit down first."
Emperor Jing walked over and sat down: "Okay! Let me tell you straight now! I wonder if County Magistrate Fang can solve the Jianjiang flood problem?"
"If we can successfully resolve this matter, it will be a great service to the government! Don't talk about money then, even if you get a title, you may not know it!"
Fang Zheng smiled and said: "Old Li, I didn't realize that you are still a fan of officials. What's so good about being an official? I have so many people under my command and it's a headache every day. Isn't it good for him to be a rich man?"
After hearing his lazy words, Emperor Jing wished that Bang Bang would punch him twice, this worthless thing!
Holding back his anger, he said: "Li is also a citizen of Dajing, and it is his duty to share your worries for you. Doesn't Magistrate Fang think so?"
"Okay! Well said!" Fang Zheng slapped the table one by one.
He said loudly: "What I want to think about day and night is to relieve you of your worries!"
"Old Li, you and I really care about each other! In that case, I will give you a fortune!"
"There is a thing in this county called Immeasurable Merit! This thing may be able to solve flood problems, but I can't guarantee it completely!"
really! He is indeed capable! The merits are immeasurable, which already sounds very miraculous.
Emperor Jing was excited in his heart: "I wonder what this immeasurable merit is?"
Fang Zheng waved his hands one by one: "Then you don't have to worry about it! We from Taoyuan County can send twenty people with boundless merit to Jianjiang to provide disaster relief. The success of the rest depends on fate!"
"The carriage and horse are too slow, extremely meritorious and extremely heavy. You need to transfer to Jiangling Port near the capital to take a boat south, and then transport it to Jianjiang by carriage. If you need escorts during the period, you can arrange it."
"So, it can be reached within seven days, but... these righteous men from Taoyuan County are risking their lives to help you with disaster relief..."
As he spoke, Fang Zheng rubbed his fingers.
Emperor Jing understood this and said domineeringly: "Twenty thousand taels!"
Tsk tsk tsk, I still want to buy explosives with this little money! ?
"fifty thousand!"
"Uh... Li doesn't have that much money..." Emperor Jing was embarrassed on the spot. He didn't expect Fang Zheng to ask for so much money.
"It doesn't matter! We in Taoyuan County can provide loans with an interest rate of five hundred!"
"But... you have to think about it carefully. This is a big gamble. If it doesn't succeed, you will be in trouble." Fang Zheng reminded him.
Emperor Jing agreed without hesitation.
If the imperial court directly pays 200,000 taels, all the money will be used to deal with the aftermath. There will definitely not be a penny left, and Jianjiang Mansion will definitely ask for money in the future.
Nowadays, fifty thousand taels of silver can solve the problem of two hundred thousand taels, which is simply a dream.
What's more, when Fang Zheng enters the court in the future, he still has the guts to ask me for money! ?
Fang Zheng pursed his lips and smiled: "As soon as I see you, you are someone who does great things. I feel honored to be able to contribute."
Then his expression changed and he said seriously: "You must think that I am trying to trick you, but to be honest, this merit is immeasurable and its value is immeasurable. Fifty thousand taels of silver is already very cheap."
"If you are lucky enough to be flooded, you must pay attention to epidemic prevention. After the flood, there will be a big epidemic!"
"All corpses will be burned on site, and people will be moved to dry and ventilated areas."
“When encountering low-lying areas with stagnant water, remember to cover them with quicklime, and isolate those infected with wind and cold immediately.”
"If an epidemic occurs, the patient should also be isolated, and others should cover their mouths and noses with fine cloth to prevent the spread of the disease."
"Maybe you still have questions in your mind when you say this, but this is all the experience I have accumulated over the years in Taoyuan County, just do it!"
"Oh, and..."
Seeing Fang Zheng talking eloquently, Emperor Jing's expression gradually softened.
It was obvious that Fang Zheng had taken this matter into his mind early on and made detailed plans. Such detailed arrangements could not have been made on the spur of the moment.
Maybe if he didn't come this time, he would think of ways to provide disaster relief!
This guy really has a heart for the country and the people. It seems that I had a deep misunderstanding of him before.
Looking at Fang Zhengyi again, his eyes were filled with admiration.
"In short, that's all, do you remember it all?"
"Remember, Li Long thanks County Magistrate Fang for the people of Jianjiang!"
Emperor Jing was in a good mood at the moment. He took Fang Zhengyi's unused wine glass and said proudly: "It seems that Magistrate Fang knew that Li was coming today, so I would like to offer a toast to Magistrate Fang!"
After saying that, he drank it in one gulp!
Huh? This smell?
Emperor Jing smacked his lips. It tasted nothing, like water.
"Lao Li, why are you drinking my mouthwash?"
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