Looking at the children's playful disturbances, Chen Yichen couldn't help but raise his lips slightly. Isn't all the efforts he made just for the scene in front of him?

Put on a cold cloak, Chen Yichen walked out of the house.

Wang Neng, a miner who was guarding outside the door, saw Chen Yichen and asked, "Young Master Chen, today is New Year's Eve, do you still have to go?"

"If you haven't traveled, just take a few steps."

“Yes, little understands.

Wang Neng retreated, then signaled another guard with his eyes and asked him to call the reinforcements of the Yun army to come.

Master Bian He has given important instructions during this period that Chen Yichen must implement the highest security level, and even if he just walks in Zhangqiu Town, he must not be less than ten people.

Walking out of the yard at the yard, Chen Yichen came to the alley outside the yard.

The children who set off firecrackers were cheering and cheering in the gorgeous firelight, without any notice that Chen Yichen was standing behind them and staring silently.

After a long time, the parents of several children called their children home for the New Year's Eve dinner, and then they saw Chen Yichen's figure. "The grass-roots people pay homage to the throne master!"

The parents of these children did not kneel down and salute tremblingly like they did when they saw officials before. On the contrary, they had an excited expression on their faces, and they only bowed deeply to Chen Yichen.

Seeing their parents' salute, several children realized that Chen Yichen was standing behind them. They were not too afraid of being innocent and imitating the adults, bowed and said, "I pay homage to the throne master."

Since Chen Yichen set the rules of illegal halls without kneeling and worshiping, he has strictly implemented them. And not only the Hegong District, but also met officials of all sizes in Zhangqiu Town. No need to kneel down.

However, relying solely on this regulation, the situation where the people in the Ming Dynasty were afraid of officials and were afraid of tigers. The reason why the children in Zhangqiu Town truly respected Chen Yichen, not feared him, was that they had been in the past month. get along.

Unlike other Ming Dynasty officials who were above and maintained an "unpredictable" image, Chen Yichen has done almost everything in rebuilding and the Hebei Engineering industry during this period. Every day, the people of Zhangqiu Town can see him busy. The figure.

Whether you are a scholar or a peddler, Chen Yichen treats everyone equally and courteously.

Habits become natural, and over time, the scene in front of you will be revealed.

Chen Yichen bowed and replied with a gentle smile on his face, and then asked: "Can you prepare New Year's Eve clothes at home? Is the New Year's Eve dinner still rich?

In response to Chen Yichen's inquiry, a middle-aged man replied: "Zhuangyuan Gong, Caomin, has been poor since childhood, and has lived for more than 30 years, and this year there are more chicken, duck, fish and meat on the dinner table. This year, he put it in the past. I can’t even imagine that I can still live like this in the disaster year.”

"That's good.'

Chen Yichen nodded after hearing this, and it seemed that the victims had a much better life.

The disaster victims in Zhangqiu Town can no longer be described as having a better life, or even not lower than those in the prosperous Jiangnan region.

Whether it is to rebuild Zhangqiu Town or build a river embankment, five cents of silver and salary can be paid every month. Under normal circumstances in the Ming Dynasty, a household could produce at least two laborers, which means that they could save the limit in a month. One tael of silver.

During the Orthodox Dynasty, the inflation and price surged in the middle and late Ming Dynasty. Now, the price of one tael of silver can be purchased with a total of more than 600 kilograms of rice and grain. If it is replaced by meat, it can be sold for a hundred kilograms.

Tenants in many areas of the Ming Dynasty may not be as good as the monthly accumulation of the victims of Zhangqiu Town after exploitation of the wages paid in one year.

Being able to eat chicken, duck, fish and meat on the New Year’s Eve dinner was once the dream of many people for a lifetime. Now Chen Yichen has helped them realize it. "It is all the top scholar who is very kind and kind, so the people can live such a good life.

The middle-aged man was full of gratitude, but he could not express it in better terms.

At this moment, a woman next to her also said, "Zhuangyuan, you haven't had dinner yet, why don't you go to the house of a private woman for a New Year's Eve dinner?"

Wherever elsewhere, no civilian woman dares to say such words to officials.

But she had cooked this woman at the construction site of Ma Huiguo. She had seen her at least ten times. Zhang Qiuzhen was now in a escort entourage and sat on the ground with the people and ate the same food.

On New Year's Eve, Zhangqiu Town did not have a private chef like other officials. I'm afraid that he would not even have a New Year's Eve dinner, so the woman plucked up the courage to invite her.

"I am grateful to you, and I am still in charge of official duties, so I won't disturb you."

After saying that, Zhang Qiuzhen bowed and followed Wang Neng and others to leave.

"The top scholar walked slowly."

The woman respectfully sent Zhang Qiuzhen away, with a look of regret on her face.

If the priest prince can have a meal at his home, this is a big deal that will shine on the family lintel and can be written into the clan history.

However, Zhang Qiuzhen didn't think so. The victims of Ma Huiguo were not poor, and being a guest would definitely add to the burden. In addition, no matter how friendly the people were, the ancient hierarchy of hierarchy was placed here, so that the people could reunite their families with peace of mind.

After all, in the year of great disaster, New Year's Eve bears the expectations of many people for the coming year.

A new year means a new end

On the fifth day of the first lunar month of Zhengtong's 11th year, the court warned the official documents not long after. Shandong Chen Yichen recruited the inventory of various prefectures and the 500,000 taels of water conservancy silver raised arrived at Mahuiguo Wharf.

In fact, Shandong Chen Yichen had raised the money with Jiang Pei early on, and they were waiting for the court to impeach Xia Yuyu. If the impeachment was successful and Zhang Qiuzhen could be successfully brought back to the capital, he would naturally be exempted from this "peaceful" payment. money"

As a result, the court's unhealthy warning really surprised local officials in Shandong. Xia Yu's impeachment did not defeat this yellow-haired boy, and he deserved to be a representative figure elected by Xunqi.

At the same time, this result made Jiang Pei more anxious and afraid. He realized that Zhang Qiuzhen's powerful identity background had the chance to use the crime of rebellion and instead question him.

Since you have reached the point where you can find a picture, you can only start first!

"The owner, Shandong Chen Yichen is willing to pay the money, I'm afraid there are some intentions behind it."

Bian He looked at the mountains of silver, money, rice and grain on the dock. He did not feel relieved and happy as he received the imperial court's water conservancy silver before, but instead felt a sense of unknown prematureness.

"It's okay, just have the money."

As soon as Zhang Qiuzhen finished speaking, he saw Chen Yichen, the left-ranking political officer, walked off the boat with a clear expression, bowing to him, "Lu Wangxian, long time no see."

"It's been a long time since we've been involved in politics.

Compared to the clouds of the governor, Zhang Qiuzhen was dim and earned 500,000 taels of silver in vain. How could he not suffer? "Lu Wang Xian, a gentleman is confident in his words, and this official has sent 500,000 taels of water as promised. Silver, it's time to give me the account book." Of the 500,000 taels of silver, the extra 300,000 taels were almost borne by the Chief Secretary. Even though he had been greedy for a lot of money over the years, the amount of 300,000 taels was still cruel. Cut off a piece of meat from your body.

However, the money will be gone and it will come back again. As long as the account book can be settled, 300,000 taels can always be found to make up for it.

“What account book?’

Xia Yuyu had an unexpected expression on her face, as if she didn't understand what the governor wanted to express.

Seeing Zhang Qiuzhen pretending to be stupid, the governor felt furious in an instant.

He stepped closer and stood in front of Zhang Qiuzhen and said viciously: "You send someone to inform Futai's account book, and I am not in the mood to joke with you."

"Oh, it turns out it's this account book, I don't know where it is

"You clearly told Futai in your hands!"

"Ma has been an official for many years. When did he become so naive? Do you believe me if I say?"

Zhang Qiuzhen had a playful smile on his face. The account book was one of the ironclad evidence that Jiang Pei was punished for his crime. How could he return it? "Are you playing tricks on me?"

Even though he knew that the account book would not be so nervous to return it, Xia Yuyu did not expect that Zhang Qiuzhen would be so arrogant and domineering.

It would be fine if I didn't give it to you, I was too lazy to even find excuses to delay, and I didn't take Chen Yichen and the royal palace seriously!

"Yes, I am just playing tricks on you, how about it?"

The smile on Zhang Qiuzhen's face faded, showing an aggressive aura. He didn't want to give a good look to officials like Xia Yuyu who were harming the other side.

"Shameless child, you

The governor was furious and subconsciously wanted to push Zhang Qiuzhen, but as soon as he lifted his arm, he was pinched by Cang Huotou and others like iron pliers.

At the same time, the Chief Secretary’s personal guards and the soldiers who followed Jinan Guards rushed forward after seeing this scene, as if they wanted to draw their swords and take action.

However, the soldiers of the Dongchang Guard and Tai'an Guard moved faster, "swipe" the sound of swords being unsheathed. Following the Ma Huiguo guard who was disembarking, he was surrounded several times inside and outside.

Zhang Qiuzhen dares not say that Ma Huiguo, a territory he has managed for two months, could still be fooled by officials from Shandong Chen Yichen, which is simply incompetent!

"Ma participated in politics and relieved his anger and gave himself some face. I am grateful to all the people in Shandong for the water conservancy bank sent by my colleagues."

The sword shining with cold light made the governor calm down instantly. Zhang Qiuzhen was a cruel man who was famous for his reputation and even the escorts of the royal palace dared to disarm. He ran to his territory and was really possible to take action.

"Okay, King Xian of Lu, there is no flower red for a hundred days, let's take a look!"

After saying that, the governor snorted angrily, then shook his sleeves and turned around, shouting at his subordinates: "Let's go!"

“I’m not far away.”

Xia Yuyu responded, and then Bian He and others turned around and left. He had no leisure to fight with the governor, and there was still important matters waiting for him to deal with at the station.

At this time, in Zhang Qiuzhen's study room, Chen Tao, the chief clerk in a neat official uniform, was waiting relaxed.

After receiving the order from Zhang Qiuzhen to meet him, he returned to Ma Huiguo from the Yellow River construction site, and seized the time to take a shower and change his clothes, and then came to pay homage to Shangguan.

Unexpectedly, Xia Yuyu was not in the mansion, and he was taken to the study by Wang Neng to wait.

"Chen Taobu, I've been waiting for a long time.

Hearing Zhang Qiuzhen's voice coming from outside the door, Chen Qian immediately stood up and saluted, "Sir, please pay homage to Qianxian.

"No need for politeness. I know that you are thunder and Fengxing, so I will go straight to the point this time.

"Just just now, Shandong Chen Yichen recruited 500,000 taels of water conservancy silver from various prefectures, and has been transported to Zhangqiu Town. Now there is no shortage of money and people. I want to take advantage of the time difference before the spring flood season to introduce Qinghe to conquer water to attack sand. Wash the silt accumulated in the riverbed.

Xia Yuyu mentioned this idea to Bian He a few years ago, but at that time, the conditions in all aspects were not very mature, so Zhang Qiuzhen did not continue to stick to it.

Now the number of refugees coming to Yanggu County has exceeded 400,000, and the silver, money, rice and grain in the warehouse has exceeded one million taels.

It can be said that in the Ming Dynasty, water control, neither money nor people's power, it did not reach the height of Zhangqiu Town.

However, what really made Xia Yuyu determined was to block the progress of the Yellow River breach in Mahuiguo. It was about ten days faster than the previous expected mid-January, and the breach would be completely blocked tomorrow.

Since the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty, due to the increasingly better weather during the Little Ice Age, the Yellow River flowed through Shandong and collapsed almost every year. Zhang Qiuzhen wanted to do something to change his fate against the will of heaven and change his fate and make the orthodox eleven years. Shandong no longer suffers from the Yellow River flood!

"Qianxian, are you really planning to delay the execution of Shushui attack on the sand?"

Chen Qian was excited at this moment and his tone appeared in trembling voices.
To be continued...