Why Du Mingsheng locked up the city? To put it bluntly, he was thinking about his own political achievements.
He just wants to deal with the disaster within his own jurisdiction, and the victims outside have fled from other places. Once they come in, the relief funds may be overspended, resulting in unfavorable disaster relief and poor management. Of course, this Not what he wanted to see.
Liu Changqing almost laughed out loud when he heard that he was telling the Prime Minister's strategy, "The Prime Minister is talking about solving the disaster on the spot to avoid refugees fleeing for famine. But once this happens, you will not be asked to lock down the city!"
"Those tens of thousands of victims are all citizens of the Qin State! The dignified county governor actually refused to save him! He is still thinking about his own political achievements! This is simply unreasonable!"
"How about I submit a letter together now to inform the king to see if you are doing the right thing?"
Hearing this, Du Mingsheng immediately panicked. The inspector's memorial was no joke. He immediately said: "Master Liu, please be merciful. Please be merciful. I am also confused for a moment by the official..."
"Hmph!" Liu Changqing was really angry. After calming down, he said immediately: "Go and arrange people immediately to give porridge at the city gate, organize officers and soldiers, and have the victims line up. Don't disrupt the order."
"This..." Du Mingsheng became embarrassed again, but when he looked at Liu Changqing and saw that his face was not kind, he swallowed again and had to reluctantly say: "Yes, I will do it now."
There are many victims outside the city, tens of thousands of them. If we open the city directly and so many people flood in at once, it will inevitably cause turmoil. In the case of extreme hunger, looting will definitely occur everywhere.
Giving them porridge first, letting them fill their stomachs, and then lining up to check them one by one into the city is undoubtedly the best way.
But as a result, the disaster in Guiyang will inevitably worsen, and Du Mingsheng will certainly be reluctant.
But when the inspector came holding the king's sword, he could only do as he was told.
Things were quickly arranged. In the afternoon, soup kitchen began at the city gate. With so many people, one place was definitely not enough, so multiple soup kitchens were set up.
There was food in front of them, and the victims immediately started rioting and scrambling for the first place. This situation was inevitable.
"Everyone line up! Otherwise there will be no one!"
"queue!"
An officer shouted loudly, and under the thorn-like halberd, order was quickly stabilized, and the victims lined up in several long lines at the city gate.
This situation lasted for two or three days, and then the officers and soldiers checked one by one and released the victims into the city.
In the past two or three days, Liu Changqing also reviewed all official documents related to disaster relief in Guiyang.
Based on the bamboo slips and documents and the actual situation, it was found that there was no corruption in Guiyang. To put it bluntly, Du Mingsheng was an official who only wanted to achieve political achievements.
After staying here for a few more days, Liu Changqing was ready to leave.
Du Mingsheng naturally saw him off in person, but he still looked sad. Before leaving, Liu Changqing couldn't help but said: "Master Du, the victims of the disaster in other places fled to Guiyang. This is not your problem, but yours." Chance."
"It is your duty to just govern the area within your jurisdiction, but if you can also accept refugees from all over the country and handle them properly, that will be a better political achievement."
Hearing what he said, Du Mingsheng's heart moved and he thought about it. He couldn't help but bow his hands and salute seriously: "Thank you, Mr. Liu, for enlightening me. I am just a low-ranking official who is confused."
"I don't dare to tell you. There is no need for Mr. Du to send you off anymore. I'll take my leave." Liu Changqing returned the gesture.
More than ten days later, Dai Yang.
This is the second hardest hit area after Suyang. Therefore, Xiao Yuan appointed Jiang Yi to be responsible for the surrounding disaster relief.
At this moment, Jiang Yi was writing something in the county study room.
Not long after, Daiyang County Guard came in, saluted and said: "Master Jiang, Liu Changqing will be arriving soon. Please see if we can arrange the reception."
"You and your colleagues should go. After all, the inspector must be welcomed." Jiang Yi didn't even raise his head, and was still writing furiously.
Listening to the meaning of his words, the county guard couldn't help but said: "But if you don't go, there is no guarantee that Liu Changqing will not slip into your shoes."
Jiang Yi paused for a moment, looked up at him, and said with a smile: "I still have some things to deal with here, so you can go ahead."
Seeing that he was sure, the county guard moved his lips and wanted to say something, but in the end he bowed and bowed.
Jiang Yi and Liu Changqing had long been at odds with each other, and they both disliked each other. According to normal procedures, when the inspector came, the officials had to accept it because it involved reading out the royal edict, but Jiang Yi refused to go and would take care of himself. Find some reasons why you are busy with official duties and really have no time to spare.
Based on this, no one can do anything to him.
He dared to ignore Liu Changqing, but other officials in Daiyang did not dare. That afternoon, they received Liu Changqing and welcomed him into the county government.
During the dinner.
At this time, Jiang Yi didn't want to come even if she didn't want to come. After all, the scene had to be passed. Under his arrangement, the food and wine were not very sumptuous, but there was still fish and meat.
Looking at the roasted chickens on the tables in front of him, Liu Changqing frowned and couldn't help but stare at Jiang Yi and said in an unhappy tone: "Master Jiang, in this year of great disaster, these are too much."
Jiang Yi raised an eyebrow and said in a calm tone: "The disaster relief is all handled by our officials. They work hard and hard, so what reason do they have for not eating better? How can we treat it as civilians?"
"What are you talking about? If you don't eat better, you won't be able to do things!" Liu Changqing already had a temper.
"Did I say that?" Jiang Yi said tit for tat: "I just said that officials can have better food than civilians. Only by taking good care of officials can they do good things more efficiently. Is there anything wrong with that?"
"You are wasting public funds!" Liu Changqing said.
"I knew you would say that!" Jiang Yi was even more rude: "I paid for this banquet privately and used my own salary to entertain you, the inspector!"
"You!" Liu Changqing was furious, but there was nothing he could do against Jiang Yi.
Seeing the two ministers from the royal court looking like this, all the Daiyang officials couldn't help but look at each other, and they didn't dare to hold the cup easily. The county guard laughed dryly and said to smooth things over: "Oh, Mr. Liu is so busy with his life." , I have just arrived in Daiyang, Mr. Jiang also wants to help you wash away your fatigue, come on, come on, let’s have a drink together..."
When he said this, both of them glared at each other. Then, everyone picked up their wine glasses, and many officials followed suit.
Not long after the result, Liu Changqing sneered again: "The disaster in Daiyang is serious and the amount of funding is huge. There must be corruption! Mr. Jiang should take care of himself."
"Haha." Hearing this, Jiang Yi looked up and smiled and said, "Then please ask the inspector to investigate clearly. You do your thing and I do mine. It is best for everyone not to interfere with each other. "
(End of chapter)
