Through a series of measures, the wealthy families in Suyang saw one thing, that is, during the disaster, the wages of migrant workers were low.
For a time, many people seized this rare opportunity and began to renovate their courtyards or start other construction projects.
Where to recruit migrant workers? Of course they are disaster victims.
The government also began to renovate some old buildings, dredge rivers, pave roads and build bridges, etc.
In this case, some officials believe that if they are carrying out such large-scale construction projects in a disaster area, isn't this a disaster within a disaster?
But the effect is obvious. Due to the implementation of work-for-relief, many victims have jobs and no longer have to worry about three meals a day. Not only has the disaster been effectively controlled, but many fortifications have also been built, effectively promoting trade. , catering, craftsmen, civil servants and other industries.
After hearing the news about sky-high food prices in Suyang, businessmen from areas not affected by the disaster came in even greater numbers.
At this time, market leverage comes into play. When there are more grain merchants, there is no doubt that the price of grain will drop. You have traveled thousands of miles and brought so much goods here. Whether or not you can sell them, or not, your trip will be in vain, and you will be at a loss.
In addition, the government added fuel to the flames, and the high food prices fell back to normal levels in an instant. This not only solved the problem of food shortage, but also dealt a severe blow to those profiteers who tried to hoard food and enrich the country.
A famous prime minister is not something to be boasted about. Liu Yuzhi is very good at managing state affairs, let alone a mere county.
In just two months, the disaster situation in Suyang seemed to have stabilized miraculously, and the court was in an uproar.
But Liu Yuzhi hurried back to the capital, and in the palace study, he asked Xiao Yuan a simple and clear question: corruption.
Suyang was stabilized, but the scope of the famine was not small. Thanks to the court's disaster relief policy and its vigorous allocation of money and grain transfers, the disasters in other areas not only were not resolved, but there was a tendency for a large number of people to flee the famine.
There are policies, tens of millions of taels of disaster relief funds, and millions of stones of food and grass. If this can be done, it is either because the officials are incompetent or they are corrupt and perverting the law.
Obviously, Liu Yuzhi believed it was the latter. He said sternly: "People's hearts have desires, and they will act when they see benefits. The imperial court distributes tens of millions of silver to help the people. In vain, judges and officials can't help but covet them. They have many kinds of things, either big in or small out, or Stealing branches under false names, or falsely claiming to be a leader, there are many evil deeds, it is impossible to list them all, and your Majesty must not fail to observe this."
After hearing this, Xiao Yuan almost exploded with anger. It would be better to be greedy for other things, but greedy for this kind of national treasure!
With a bang, he slammed the table, stood up suddenly, and said angrily: "This kind of behavior is unscrupulous! No matter who he is, investigate and chop every one of them! We will never tolerate it!"
"The Prime Minister has full authority to provide disaster relief, so he should share my worries and do more work for me."
"But Your Majesty." Liu Yuyi looked confused: "I have to deal with the disaster situation in all areas. Tomorrow, I will rush to Youzhou to investigate corruption. I am afraid that I will not be able to take care of both sides."
He is telling the truth. Prime Minister Qin is indeed a talented person who can assist the country.
Xiao Yuan took a deep breath and was about to speak, but Liu Yuzhi said again: "However, I recommend one person who can definitely eliminate corruption."
At this point, Xiao Yuan didn't need to ask anymore. He already knew who he was talking about. He also secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said faintly: "Pass the king's order to summon Liu Changqing back to the capital."
"Your Majesty is wise." Liu Yuzhi saluted immediately.
This is the mind of a prime minister. At this time, if it were other high officials, they would definitely remonstrate with their cronies.
The relationship between Liu Yuzhi and Liu Changqing is actually not good, but he knows that only Liu Changqing can investigate major corruption cases without avoiding the sword and power.
A few days later, Meishan County.
The area was also affected by some droughts, but it was not that serious. Under Liu Changqing's rule, it is conceivable that the situation was quickly stabilized.
At this moment, the king's edict has arrived. Xiao Yuan did not explain much in the edict, but just asked him to return to the capital immediately.
Liu Changqing naturally did not dare to neglect the emperor's handwriting. After handing over the official affairs to the county magistrate, he simply packed up and prepared to rush back to Qinzhou.
His current official position is Meishan County Magistrate. In the eyes of the local people, they thought he was fair and honest, so he was squeezed out by corrupt officials and was forced to remove him.
Therefore, on the day he left, many people knelt at the gate of the county government and shouted, saying:
"Mr. Liu, you can't leave. If you leave, what will we, the people of Meishan, do..."
"Yes, Mr. Liu, we Meishan people all hope that you can continue to be the county master..."
Looking at the people in front of him, Liu Changqing was also moved, "Okay, okay, folks, please get up quickly. After I leave, the next county magistrate must be a fair and honest official..."
"Mr. Liu..." The people were still reluctant to give up.
It can be seen from this that after Liu Changqing arrived at Meishan, he often asked for orders for the people and was upright and upright, which was praised by the people.
On the contrary, it was Suiyang County Sheriff. After hearing the news, the latter let out a sigh of relief and couldn't help but beam with joy. He said repeatedly: "It's good to go, it's good to go. This Liu Changqing, stay here." In Meishan, it’s just a stone in a pit!”
His mentality is actually understandable. Liu Changqing was the prime minister for a long time. He was an important minister in the dynasty and was demoted. Although he was the county magistrate under the jurisdiction of Suiyang, his reputation, identity and status were still there. Sometimes , Suiyang County Sheriff felt very uncomfortable facing him.
What's more, Liu Changqing is a bit unreasonable. He doesn't know how to be roundabout in his words and deeds. In the officialdom, he has offended many people and almost everyone doesn't treat him well.
For example, although Suiyang County Sheriff is his superior, sometimes he is afraid of being caught by Liu Changqing due to official duties. How can he look good on this?
When the county magistrate heard this, he even said: "Yes, if he doesn't leave, the whole of Suiyang will feel uncomfortable. I remember the last time, everyone got together and invited him to a banquet, but they said that we were extravagant and wasteful, and drank all the wine." How much money has been paid and so on, who is this person, just a county magistrate, completely ignorant of good and evil!"
"Okay, okay, he's gone now anyway, and we're all at peace." Suiyang County Sheriff was indeed feeling much better.
A few days later, Liu Changqing returned to the capital and met Xiao Yuan in the palace study.
After he knelt down and saluted, Xiao Yuan looked at him with a smile and said, "Liu Qing, are you okay at Meishan? You have been wronged."
Upon hearing this, Liu Changqing immediately said: "My lord, I have no grievances. Meishan, everything is fine."
When other officials were demoted and restored to their posts, Bao Zhun would tremble with excitement, or even burst into tears, but he was better off.
Xiao Yuan couldn't help but give him a strange look, and got to the point: "Although the country is doing its best to provide relief for this disaster, there will inevitably be corruption and fraud among them, hurting the country and abusing the people. This time I call you back to the capital. That’s why.”
