Song Guangdou was really anxious and angry this time. This was the third time they met in his guest room. Feng Qingyun was not the same as Feng Qingyun in the first two times, sipping tea and blinking his eyelids at the same frequency. I couldn't even sit down today, so I asked the maid to serve Liang Chuan a cup of tea, while I looked at the constant rain with worry behind my hands behind my back.
"This county also knows how to prepare for a rainy day. Since the time has passed, we will not go into details. But Sanlang, you have the talent of Wolong. The world only knows that Kong Ming can borrow the east wind. Now everyone also knows that you have the talent of Qisheng. Sanlang, Xinghua is in danger. Are you dealing with it now?"
Song Guangdou today had the mentality of treating a dead horse as a live doctor, let me ask. Unexpectedly, Liang Chuan walked up to him and said with a faint smile: "This rain will bring wealth and fame to you."
The maid went into the room to add tea, but Song Guangdou ordered her to leave. Her pupils shrank slightly and she looked at Liang Chuan with burning eyes. Sometimes Liang Chuan is on the road, and sometimes it can make him, an old man who has been in the official world for half his life, a little confused, exuding a mysterious aura. In fact, Liang Chuan's level is not very high. He is at the clerk level at best, which is several levels behind the deputy department level. Song Guangdou just doesn't know what's going on, so he appears mysterious.
"If this county can survive this calamity safely, you can choose any position that Sanlang has the authority to appoint in this county!" The price offered by Song Guangdou is tempting. If you don't have anything to pursue, in this countryside Being a casual clerk is also the pinnacle of life. In his previous life, he was a small policeman in a poor county. He was at the level of a small official at best. He had to stand upright when meeting the county magistrate. Now he is bargaining with someone at the level of county party committee secretary. I put a lot of gold on my face.
Liang Chuan said: "It's a shame for the common people!" Being arrogant about one's merit is a big taboo, "This is a matter for the common people, how can you use it for personal gain?"
"You are a talented person. This county wanted to promote you to the head of the capital during the last tiger hunt. Serving for this county would be a sign of humiliation. Joining an official will hinder his future. This is because this county did not consider it carefully. If this county If you can help, just let the county know..."
Song Guangdou knew that Liang Chuan looked down on his small place. With a big tree like Zhao Weixian backing him up, he still wanted to look at the face of a grass like him?
Liang Chuan doesn't have that much Xiao Jiujiu, and Song Guangdou has offered so many good conditions to recruit him even before the character is revealed. If he doesn't reveal some clues, I'm afraid he won't be able to leave the door of this guest room today.
"Mr. Magistrate, please sit down. The people are under great pressure!" Liang Chuan grinned. He first invited Song Guangdou to sit down safely, and then he took the initiative and said, "I dare to ask, sir, if Nanxi River floods every year." ?Is Xinghua flooded every year?”
When Song Guangdou talked about this section, it was not all useless. He sighed and said happily: "This county has always attached great importance to river affairs during his tenure, and the south bank of Nanxi River must be renovated every year. Over the past few years, there have been occasional floods in Xinghua, but in the end the people have not been harmed. Not even a cent.”
Liang Chuan nodded in agreement, "I wonder how much money and food it costs every year to improve the river affairs?"
"This year's severe drought has not allocated a single penny to the village. In previous years, we would have had tens of thousands of dollars and grains." Song Guangdou thought that Liang Chuan might want to find out the cost of repairing the river. According to the court's budget, he actually spent ten thousand per year. Less than one, the county government spends countless money every year, and all the money is turned over to the state. It depends entirely on the allocation of these items, otherwise it will be unsustainable.
"This is easy to handle. Even a penny can stump a hero. What's more, the money that should have been allocated for water control and embankment construction in previous years has been withheld this year. No one can control the river." Hearing these words, Song Guangdou felt comfortable. It’s not necessarily all bad, at least it’s still hard work.
"In the past, there was not a single award from the court for flood control. This year's failure to fight the floods is really not the fault of the adults. You can argue with your reasons. What we want is the personnel behind it... If you have done it well, your reputation will spread far and wide, and the people will be grateful and grateful, which is far better than water control every year." No use."
Song Guangdou didn't react for a moment, and couldn't get the words to come out of his mouth, "Uh... uh" he muttered for a long time without saying a word. Liang Chuan saw that he was a little embarrassed, so he smiled dryly and said: "From today on, your Excellency will send yamen Or patrol the river and the city all day long. If there is any sign that the water level is not in danger of life, immediately organize officers and soldiers to rescue the people and evacuate the people. The momentum should be loud and the scene should be spectacular. The people should be rescued and moved to a safe area, and a porridge tent should be set up. It costs no more than a millimeter to save the lives of the people. I am grateful to you. At that time, let Zheng Dutou arrange for the villagers to say more good things to the people. If possible, you can create something like the Wanmin Umbrella. Sir, you save the people from the fire and water. Wouldn’t his good name be recorded in the county annals forever?”
Song Guangdou's eyes lit up, but his face remained calm, showing that he had already become proficient in superficial skills. This is the truth. The current reconstruction of fortifications will only get a bad reputation. The most important thing is to win people's hearts and let the people on this side speak for themselves. Natural disasters can happen everywhere. Moreover, this year, no money has been paid for the river embankment. It is not a crime. The refugees after the disaster have been gathered together, which is also a great achievement. Who said that there is no way to control the flood?
This is what happens in the system. People only pay attention to what they see with their own eyes and ignore the truth behind things.
River control has been a big project that everyone has envied since ancient times. Those who do it "exquisitely" are worth ten thousand taels of gold. Those who don't do it well are killed everywhere, but it can't stop people and money from dying and birds from eating.
Honest people received the project funds and worked conscientiously on repairs. The quality was guaranteed to be enough to withstand a once-in-a-hundred-year flood. The floods were gone as soon as they came, causing no losses. No one would pay attention to the project.
On the other hand, some moths took the money to repair the river and swallowed it up directly. When the flood came, the embankments were destroyed and people died, and countless people were killed and injured. At this time, the moths took the money and gathered people to repair the holes, and then invited the people to drink gruel for a few days. , it doesn’t matter if everyone doesn’t die!
The honest officials spent all the river money, and the corrupt officials only repaired a breach. The superiors investigated and found out that the people who did not have the breach would not appreciate the kindness of the honest officials. The people who suffered the breach told how the corrupt officials saved the people and provided disaster relief. The corrupt officials made a lot of money in their pockets. The people are so grateful that they are grateful. Their homes have been harmed by these corrupt officials, and now they have to kowtow and kneel in gratitude. Feidan has not been punished by the law, and his reputation has been passed down through the ages. This is the truth.
Liang Chuan wants to tell Song Guangdou the same truth. People will only believe what they see in front of them instead of thinking about the real cause and effect of things. People are used to being bribed by small favors, but they don't know that these are what they deserve.
In this matter, we have to rely on this dog official to build the river embankment. He only thought of digging pits in a hurry. There is no time. But if Song Guangdou can use his power to save these innocent people, it can be regarded as making up for it.
Song Guangdou had been immersed in officialdom for decades, and his moral conduct was obvious. However, he was overjoyed and was determined to do as Liang Chuan said.
"This county will order people to pay close attention to floods, patrol in all directions, and immediately notify the public if there is any danger."
Liang Chuan said: "This year's typhoon is not as powerful as in the past. People with low winds will think it is caused by drought, and many people will not be alert to flood prevention. But the county magistrate, you have to order the government officials to post notices all over the city, and every household You should prepare enough rice, food, firewood and grass to be prepared. When the people see the notice, it means that our danger signal has been released a long time ago, but the people do not pay attention to it. This is another excuse... The notice is visible to everyone, and the people see it, and even more I have nothing to say to adults, right?”
Song Guangdou nodded repeatedly, with a look of instruction on his face, and actually took Liang Chuan's hand, placed it in his palm and sighed: "As an official in this county, I thought I had a thorough understanding of officialdom. I didn't expect you to be better than me." You are proficient in this technique, and I am very curious, if you have lived in the countryside for a long time, where did you learn such skills."
As soon as Liang Chuan held hands, his hair stood on end and he felt uncomfortable all over, but he had to pretend to be frank: "Sir, you are in a different position from the common people. The common people have lived in farm buildings for a long time, so they naturally see things from the lowest level. When the common people set out, what they say is what the people think, so how can anyone teach them."
Liang Chuan sneered in his heart, of course he learned this from other places. At that time, I would read Tianya Weibo headlines every day, Zhihu, Baidu Forums, Blogs, Magazines, Cai Gen Tan, and learn about evil. This kind of theory of how to behave in the world is not a set of sets. Look. It’s going to dazzle you. There are all kinds of officialdoms from ancient times to the present. If you want to learn from me, I’ll tell you not to do anything the same for seven days and seven nights. The theoretical basis is very good. In terms of practice, I’m sorry, I’m just a clerk. Do you need it? superior.
"The county is now prosperous. We have finally been looking forward to leaving the capital. As soon as I became an official, I didn't expect to encounter the great floods you mentioned. I was worried that I would let down the emperor's grace with all my hard work. In the remaining years, I just want to Xinghua. I'm used to being idle and can't stand the trouble. I just hope that I can continue to be in office for a few more years and I will be satisfied." Magistrate Song was talking about water control, and suddenly he talked about his political career. Liang Chuan's heart skipped a beat. This was a hint. What about yourself? Just pretend you don't understand and let's see what you want to do.
Song Guangdou had something to say. He was obviously speaking to Liang Chuan. He just wanted to speak to Zhao Weixian through Liang Chuan's mouth. He had no other purpose. He just wanted to stay in Xinghua for two more years. It would be best if he could be in office. retire. In Xinghua, he is now the dominant family with one hand covering the sky. If he changes his environment and waits until he is older, will others still take him seriously if he fights for power?
Seeing Liang Chuan's confused face, he said nothing more. However, the golden words Liang Chuan said at night can be said to wake up the dreamer. This is a disaster for the people, but it is really an opportunity for himself. If he does it well, he will gain both fame and wealth. If he does not do it well, he will have reasons to blame. It's clean, it's just a fan of the authorities.
Li Chengfu watched Liang Chuan come out of the living room from the magistrate for a long time. Magistrate Song had been covered in dark clouds before, but now the clouds had cleared. He didn't know what Liang Chuan said to make Magistrate Song so happy.
"Is the matter done?" Li Chengfu didn't leave even a step, waiting in the corridor in the backyard of the county government office, stealing.
"It's done."
"It's getting late today. Do you want to drink flower wine tonight?"
"The magistrate will call you later. Do you still dare to drink flower wine?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Chengfu was called in.
