On the way to arrange the guest room, Yu Dongqing met Zhou Huai.
When the latter saw him, he immediately came up to him and said with a smile: "Sir, I heard that Zhang Shangshu is here? He is the second-ranking minister of the dynasty. I have never seen such a big official in my life."
Yu Dongqing glanced at him with a smile: "Zhang Shangshu is still very approachable. It just so happens that I have something to arrange here. Please go help entertain me. Don't be rude."
"Okay, sir, don't worry, I promise to be considerate." Zhou Huai responded happily.
In the living room, Zhang Jingrui was still reading the files carefully one by one.
Elite guards were standing guard on both sides of the door.
Not long after, Zhou Huai brewed a pot of hot tea and came over, but before he got close, the guards on both sides had already crossed their swords.
"Ah? This." Zhou Huai was embarrassed for a while.
Fortunately, Zhang Jingrui's voice came from inside: "Come in."
The guard put away his sword and returned to his original position.
Only then did Zhou Huai enter, and he saluted respectfully: "I have a humble job as a patrol inspector of the Sixth Security Bureau, and I have met Lord Shangshu."
"No need to be polite." Zhang Jingrui had almost finished reading the file at this time. He looked at him and said, "You must be Zhou Huai. Yu County Lieutenant has mentioned you many times. You are a good young man. Because of your persistence, you have harmed the people." Only corrupt officials can escape. The Wuwei Mansion needs capable people like you, and the country also needs pillars like you."
He did not hesitate to speak. When Zhou Huai heard this, his heart blossomed with joy, and his face was filled with joy: "Master Shangshu, this is too much a reward. I don't deserve the humble position."
As he said that, Pidianpipian ran over and poured some tea: "Your Majesty, please."
Looking at the upright young man on inspection, Zhang Jingrui had a good impression of him. Next, he chatted with him about some of Wang Shaocheng's cases, so that he knew what he was doing.
When the topic was almost finished, Zhou Huai couldn't help but said: "Master Shangshu, should we immediately interrogate Guo Baode and others?"
"No hurry, wait." Zhang Jingrui took a sip of tea.
"Ah? Wait what?" Zhou Huai didn't react for a while. In his opinion, now that the second-level high-ranking officials of the current dynasty are here, interrogating the county magistrate and the others is just a joke.
But Zhang Jingrui said concisely and concisely: "Wait for the holy edict."
"Ah!?" Zhou Huai was startled when he heard this. He stammered and did not dare to speak anymore. Instead, he secretly glanced at Zhang Jingrui.
Zhang Jingrui actually did not mention this in his memorial to Xiao Yuan.
But he knew that Xiao Yuan would give him a warrant.
This is a tacit understanding between monarch and ministers.
Of course, if he insists on checking now, he can of course do it, but this is like working across departments, which means it is a bit beyond his authority. Without an edict, some unnecessary troubles will occur.
At the same time, outside Lu'an County Government.
Guo Baode and others, as well as a group of county officials, were waiting patiently. Apparently they had received some news before and knew that Zhang Jingrui had arrived in Lu'an.
When high-ranking officials arrive, lower-level officials must greet them respectfully.
Seeing that the other party had not appeared at such an hour, the county magistrate couldn't help but feel a little anxious. He frowned and said, "What the hell is this Zhang Jingrui doing? Is he trying to put on some stinky airs?"
"Keep your voice down! Are you going to kill us?" Guo Baode glared at him, feeling a little irritated and even more uneasy.
At this moment, one of his subordinates hurried over and said out of breath: "The county magistrate Zhang Shangshu has gone to Wuwei Mansion. I'm afraid he won't come today."
"What?" Guo Baode frowned: "Are you sure?"
"Yes." The subordinate took a few breaths and said, "And I also learned that Zhang Shangshu went to Lu'an Dam first, and then entered the city."
After hearing this, several people's expressions changed. Lord Bo Lu Renyou even swallowed subconsciously and said in a trembling tone: "Zhang Jingrui is really here, what should we do now?"
"Can you please stop being so panicked! Even if nothing happens, something will happen!" Guo Baode scolded in a low voice, then glanced at other officials not far away, walked over and said: "Everyone, listen to me, Zhang Shangshu has been tired from traveling and traveling. Stay and rest, we can’t see you again today, so everyone should leave first.”
After everyone heard this, they first whispered to each other for a while, then they all cupped their hands and left one after another.
After everyone dispersed, Guo Baode also walked back to his house. The others understood and gathered in the back hall after a while.
The county magistrate was the first to speak: "Zhang Jingrui went to see the Lu'an Dam as soon as he arrived. He obviously wants to investigate Wang Shaocheng's affairs in depth. If he catches the flaw, it may be difficult to deal with."
Meng Xiang, the Prime Minister of Water Conservancy, said: "Although Zhang Jingrui has a high and powerful position, he is still the Minister of the Ministry of Industry and is not an official with a criminal title. We may be able to make a fuss about this and slander him for handling the case beyond his authority."
"But what if he comes in the name of Lu'an Water Conservancy Project?" Lu Renyou asked worriedly.
"Then fight him to the end!" said the county magistrate.
"That's right!" Guo Baode took over the conversation: "What are you afraid of? The soldiers will block it, and the water will cover it. Even if he asks about the Lu'an Dam, our official documents are ready. Still, he blames Wang Shaocheng for everything. On the body, there is no evidence to prove it."
"Is this possible?" Lu Renyou didn't have any confidence.
"Now that things have happened, do you still have other options?" Guo Baode asked angrily.
The next morning.
As soon as Guo Baode finished what he was doing, a guard came to report that it was Zhang Shangshu who invited him.
He didn't show any panic on his face and responded naturally. Then he gathered his emotions and headed towards Wuwei Mansion. On the way, he kept organizing his words in his mind and thinking about how to deal with it at that time.
As a result, when he arrived at the place, Zhang Jingrui did not ask about Wang Shaocheng's case, or even mentioned it. Instead, he clicked on the official documents on the case and said in a bad tone: "County Magistrate Guo, I want to ask you, Liu'an University The dam burst and tens of thousands of people were displaced after the floods. What are the county government's remedial measures?"
"Huh?" Things turned out differently than he imagined. Guo Baode was naturally stunned for a moment, and after he came to his senses, he said: "Reporting to Master Shangshu, since the flood broke out, the lower officials have ordered people to divert the water and release it, and set up porridge sheds to provide relief to the people. , to appease the people."
"Is that all?" Zhang Jingrui said coldly: "So many families have been destroyed, have reconstruction arrangements been arranged, have the land issues been dealt with, have the rivers been dredged, and have flood prevention measures been taken? If we continue to do so during this period, If it rains heavily, will it happen again?”
"This, this, my lord, it is clear that there are really many affairs, and the lower officials are already very busy, but these government affairs have been prepared and will be implemented next." Guo Baode is an old and cunning person, and he uses the word "shirk" very well.
"A lack of care leads to a lot of fallacies!" Zhang Jingrui reprimanded.
"Yes, yes, I am guilty." Guo Debao did not dare to refute.
Zhang Jingrui put the official documents on the case: "Also, I heard that some big households in the city are thinking of ways to seize their fields from the victims. As the county magistrate, how can you not notice this!?" (End of chapter)
