"Master, get up. The miners who went out are back and are waiting to see you now."
Xiao Tao stood beside Fang Zheng's bed and said helplessly.
Fang Zheng rubbed his sleepy eyes and murmured: "I know! Give them some money and I'll take a nap..."
After saying that, he turned over, sat on the quilt and fell asleep again.
Xiaotao pushed hard twice: "Get up! The miners who are doing the disaster relief are back!!"
"Hmm! Miners?" Fang Zhengyi then remembered in confusion that he had sent twenty people to Jianjiang to provide disaster relief, but he didn't know whether it was successful or not.
But it's always a good thing when people come back.
Thinking of this, Fang Zheng suddenly became energetic and jumped out of bed quickly: "Let's go and have a look!"
"Master! I haven't washed my face yet!"
...
When the miners saw Fang Zheng appear, they became excited and began to salute and say hello one by one.
Fang Zheng waved to them and said with a smile: "Okay, it seems it was successful? Is everything going well? Did anyone have an accident?"
Ding Kai quickly stepped forward and said excitedly: "Master! We succeeded! Everything went well and no one was injured."
"Hahaha, okay! After you collect the money, go home and rest. Thank you for your hard work!" Fang Zheng was overjoyed. Sure enough, the deal was a profit. Not only did he sell the gunpowder, he also made tens of thousands of taels of silver.
This old boy, Lao Li, is really lucky. I am afraid that with this deal, he will skyrocket in the future!
Ding Kaiqi Ai Ai said: "But... we picked up someone on the road..."
"What? Picked someone up? Where is it?"
The miners got out of the way, and there was a mud monkey lying underground.
"What is this? This is a human being!??" Fang Zheng was dumbfounded. The thing was covered in mud and curled up in a black ball, but he could probably tell it was a primate.
Ding Kai had a silly smile on his face: "Yes! Everyone saw him on the way back and brought him back because he felt sorry for him. He is still breathing."
"He has been unconscious for several days. We feed him a little broth every day. Fortunately, he is still alive."
"Um...Master, then I'll leave him to you. Let's go first!"
After saying that, a group of miners left the people behind and ran away.
Fangzheng jumped up and down in anger, these unruly people! More and more unruly!
Picking up a half-dead person and throwing him directly in the yamen!
"Xiao Tao, find someone to clean him quickly and send him to the hospital. How to deal with it!"
"Oh, now it's done. Isn't Lao Li making a lot of money? Let Zhang Biao keep an eye on it. When Lao Li enters the city, call him over as soon as possible. I'm still waiting to collect the debt! "
...
Above the court, the officials were already in a quarrel.
Emperor Jing covered his forehead and looked at the group of anxious ministers below, blushing and shouting that he should provide people and money to support Jianjiang.
News from Jianjiang Prefecture was reported day by day, and the floods became more serious.
Officials from the Southern Department, especially those from Jianjiang Prefecture, were even more emotional and even started fighting with their colleagues over disagreements.
This situation has happened several times.
Emperor Jing had been under pressure for more than ten days and felt that he couldn't stand it anymore.
Emperor Jing often wondered whether the people in Taoyuan County were successful or not, and why there was no news for so long? If Fang Zhengyi fails and the imperial court takes no action, how will the history books record me?
Then wouldn’t I become a foolish king? ?
Chen Shu's reaction was the most intense in the case of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Although the official title in the case was low, he had great powers and responsibilities. He had the function of inspecting various departments of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and could even go so far as to refute the imperial edict.
It can be said that he is a fighter among the clear rumor officials.
More importantly, Chen Shu's hometown is in Jianjiang... Every time he writes letters from home, he keeps urging him to submit reports. There is going to be a civil uprising in his hometown, and the land this year may not be able to be planted.
Chen Shu was also anxious and frantically submitted memorials to Emperor Jing. However, each of these memorials was like a stone sinking into the sea, but no response was received.
Today when he went to court to see Emperor Jing, he acted like it had nothing to do with him. Chen Shu finally stopped in Bengbu.
He said loudly: "Your Majesty! Now the public opinion is fierce, and the news of Jiangjiang has been spread to the capital!"
"More than ten days have passed since I received the news of Jianjiang's request for help, but I still can't make a decision! I would like to boldly ask, what is on your Majesty's mind!?"
"The people are in a sea of misery, but the court has done nothing. How should future generations view today's events!"
"Your Majesty, please think twice!!"
After saying that, Chen Shu knelt on the ground and kowtowed heavily!
Many Qingliu colleagues saw that Chen Shu was so talented and quickly imitated him and knelt down.
"Your Majesty, please think again!"
When Emperor Jing heard this, he was instantly furious. He immediately stood up and said angrily: "Chen Shu! Are you teaching me a lesson!?"
Emperor Jing was the immediate emperor, with great majesty, and he rarely disobeyed even the officials.
Even though Chen Shu, as Qingliu, couldn't help feeling a little regretful after finishing his words.
But now that the matter has come to this, Chen Shuxin continues: "I dare not! But the people of Jianjiang are in dire straits! If the court does not act, I may cause criticism from the world!"
Emperor Jing laughed angrily: "Okay! Okay! Since you are in such a hurry, I might as well confiscate your home and send it to Jianjiang Mansion. It will also fulfill your love for the people."
Search your home? ! This is a foolish king...
The color on Chen Shu's face suddenly faded: "I have given you my loyal advice!"
Emperor Jing was furious at this moment. Hearing that Chen Shu was still arrogant, he said in a cold voice: "You are such a loyal minister of Dajing. I will fulfill your loyalty and give you my royal horse. Go to Jianjiang immediately to provide disaster relief!"
Chen Shu lowered his head and was sweating profusely. He was so stunned that he didn't dare to say a word.
Wrong thing to say....
His Majesty is determined to kill himself...what should I do! what to do!
Li Yansong came out at the right time to smooth things over. Xu Xu said: "Your Majesty, think twice, Chen Shu's crime is not this serious. But I also want to know...why is Your Majesty unwilling to support Jianjiang?"
Seeing him speak, Emperor Jing gradually calmed down: "Master Li? Do you even want to question my decision?"
Li Yansong smiled bitterly: "I am not questioning Your Majesty, I just don't understand why..."
Emperor Jing suddenly became angry... Yes, it is normal to not understand. There has been no news from the internal guards sent out, and even the cabinet cannot hold on. Do you want to continue?
Emperor Jing suddenly fell into confusion and didn't know what to do for a moment.
Looking at the many eyes at the bottom of the stairs, Emperor Jing suddenly wavered... Maybe the people in Taoyuan County have failed, and he has done his best to survive until today.
Forget it, it seems that I mistrusted Fang Zhengyi after all.
Just as he was about to speak, a young eunuch suddenly stumbled in from outside the palace, shouting: "Urgent report!! Urgent report from Jianjiang!!"
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