sinovels Chapter 56 Preparations for Jiangnan, Prevention
Chapter 56 Preparations for Jiangnan, Prevention
Busy at night until the second watch, Qin Su looked at the large piece of paper he had written, and finally felt relieved, put the paper away, and Qin Su went to bed.
Just when Qin Su felt that she was about to make all the preparations, the facts told her that the plan could not keep up with the rapid changes.
The next morning, Qin Su just had breakfast, Ziyun came to report that something happened to Wei Zikang.
Qin Su even thought for a while before he finally remembered this character, and slapped his forehead, "What happened?"
"Wei Huiyuan went to find Wei Zikang's mother and son, and then Wei Zikang's mother and son disappeared, and they have not been found until now."
Over the past few days, Ziyun has been following Wei Zikang's mother and son's affairs. Seeing Wei Zikang's mother's eyes recover and her health getting better and better. gone.
"How is this going?"
Qin Su frowned, that Wei Zikang didn't seem like an ungrateful person, he owed him a favor, how could he disappear without saying a word?
"It's strange to say that in the middle of last night, Wei Huiyuan quietly went to Wei Zikang's house alone. They didn't know what they said. Wei Huiyuan then left. After waiting for a long time, Wei Zikang's house The candles in the house never went out, and when our people found something was wrong and went in to check, they found that all three members of Wei Zikang's family had disappeared, which was extremely strange."
Ziyun didn't believe this either, but she went to Wei Zikang's house to check it out, and found that it was true. There was no mess in the house, and everything was neatly arranged. Even the water in the teapot was poured out and washed. Well, it's obvious that he's preparing to go on a long journey.
"That is to say, you don't know when Wei Zikang's family disappeared?"
Qin Su also heard Ziyun's meaning, Wei Zikang's family disappeared too strangely, it should be more likely that something happened.
Ziyun lowered his head, "This subordinate has neglected his duty, please punish him, Your Highness."
"This is not a matter of dereliction of duty. How long is it until the imperial examination?"
Now Qin Su is not in the mood to pursue responsibility, and solving the problem is the most important thing.
"There are less than ten days left, and the palace examination will be at the beginning of March."
"Ten days...there are fifteen days left before Father's birthday, and sixteen days before the start of the attack on Yasukuni. Some are busy."
Counting the time, Qin Su rubbed the center of his brows, "Go and check Wei Huiyuan, don't startle the snake."
Ziyun took the order to leave, Qin Su supported his head, and after a while, it was Eunuch Li who came first.
"His Royal Highness the eldest princess, all blessings and golden safety!"
When Eunuch Li saw Qin Su, he bowed and saluted.
"Eunuch Li? But something is wrong?"
Qin Su straightened his sleeves. Ever since Emperor Yongle conferred the title of Yun Meiren, Qin Su had never been to Yong'an Palace, even when he saw Eunuch Li this time, he seemed to ignore him.
"His Royal Highness, Your Majesty called the servants to come over, and asked Her Royal Highness to go to Yong'an Palace. He said that he had something important to discuss, and His Majesty would like to show his respect."
Although Eunuch Li is the head of eunuchs in the palace, ordinary concubines would be courteous, but he was always respectful and polite to Qin Su, and Qin Su didn't intend to embarrass him, but just passed on like this, and he couldn't hold back .
"Father-in-law is polite, please trouble your father-in-law to run for a while, and ask father-in-law to go back and report to Emperor Father. He said that I have a headache and can't make it through. If there is anything to discuss, please come to Zhengyang Palace."
After listening to Qin Su's words, Eunuch Li also felt a bit embarrassed, but Qin Su has always said one thing, and there is no possibility of changing his mind. Although Eunuch Li was in a dilemma, he had no choice but to bow and salute and leave, and return to his command.
The surrounding palace people also lowered their eyebrows and were pleasing to the eye, not daring to say more.
After returning to Eunuch Li, Qin Su felt really tired, so he set up a couch in the yard, ready to lie down for a while and bask in the sun.
"Lack of a song."
Leaning on the couch for a long while, feeling sleepy, Qin Su supported his head, ate the processed fruit, and began to think about whether he should also find a troupe to enter the palace.
"What's so difficult about it? If Xun'er thinks about it, it's enough for Father to ask Yun Meiren to come over and sing you two songs."
Emperor Yong Le's voice sounded behind Qin Su.
"When did the emperor come?"
Without turning his head, Qin Suyan ate with his head on his head, without any intention of saluting.
Emperor Yong Le didn't care about this with Qin Su, let alone now it's time for him to apologize to Qin Su because he made a mistake first.
"I've been here for a while, and the palace man said you were resting, so my father waited for a while, come, my father has a look, is Xun'er still angry?"
Emperor Yong Le personally carried the food box and walked to Qin Su's side, someone immediately moved a chair and served new tea.
Qin Su glanced at Emperor Yong Le, "Hmph, how dare the son be angry with the father? The father can do whatever he wants, how can he care about the life of the son?"
Qin Su's words were not polite at all, but Emperor Yong Le was not angry at all. He raised his hand and asked the surrounding palace people to retreat, opened the food box himself, and placed all kinds of snacks prepared inside next to Qin Su. on the tea table.
"Hao Xun'er, Father will apologize to you, okay?
You see, these are all prepared for you by your father. They are all your favorite food when you were a child. Try it soon? "
Emperor Yong Le also had a heart, he had all kinds of snacks, many of them were specially found from outside the palace, it was in line with Qin Su's wishes.
After reluctantly taking a look, Qin Su picked up a hawthorn cake and took a mouthful, "It tastes alright."
"As long as Xun'er likes it!" Seeing that Qin Su was willing to eat, he knew that Qin Su's anger had almost disappeared, and Emperor Yong Le took out something from the bottom layer of the food box.
Just when Qin Su tilted his head and was about to see what else he could say, he saw Emperor Yong Le took out three memorials.
"Hao Xun'er, now that the anger has dissipated, how about helping the father to find out how to solve this problem?"
Seeing the booklet that Emperor Yong Le handed over to him, Qin Su's originally good face suddenly collapsed, and he threw the hawthorn cake in his hand back on the plate, "My son said why the father was so good this time, there is something wrong Only then did I think of Erchen, if it's okay, I'm afraid I just threw Erchen away like this?"
"What do you mean by Xun'er? Father was first prepared by Xun'er, but it happened that something happened, this..."
Emperor Yong Le didn't expect Qin Su to turn his face when he said that he would turn his face, so he quickly explained.
After wiping his hands, Qin Su took three memorials from Emperor Yong Le, "Father, please don't explain. My son is angry and won't listen."
Qin Su flipped through the booklet and looked, Emperor Yong Le could only shake his head helplessly, Qin Su's temper was also spoiled by himself, and he had to eat the bitter fruit himself, but Qin Su was not arrogant and unreasonable, it was luck .
After reading Zhezi for a while, Qin Su's brows became more and more frowned, "Royal Father, Jiangnan County Guard came to Zhezi earlier, saying that it was a spring flood, and he wanted the imperial court to allocate funds to build and strengthen the dam. Hasn't this matter been resolved? Why do you say it now? This matter?"
"It was true at first, and what should be reinforced has also been reinforced, but I didn't expect that this spring flood was so fierce that it had broken down many dams, but it was barely under control. No fertile land was affected, but the Jiangnan county guard did not dare to trust it. , Played it all night, imploring the imperial court to allocate more funds for disaster relief, in order to prevent greater disasters."
It was also because of this that Emperor Yong Le hesitated, "There was already a quarrel in the early court. Some people said that the spring flood in the south of the Yangtze River has passed, and there is no need to allocate funds for disaster relief. Some people said that just in case, it is better to plan ahead so that the people do not suffer. My head is getting bigger, so I came here to ask Xun'er's idea."
Qin Su heard it, and pressed his temple, "Father, this matter should be allocated funds. If there is a follow-up disaster, it is caused by the government's failure to allocate funds, which will inevitably arouse public outrage. However, if funds are allocated indiscriminately, there may be other places in the future." Let’s follow suit, not to mention that the risk of spring floods in the northern Fengjing area is even greater, and the Fengjing prefect will inevitably demand the same, and the state treasury will not be able to support it by allocating funds everywhere.”
"What Xun'er said is very true." Emperor Yong Le nodded in agreement.
"Actually, this matter is easy to solve. The emperor allocates funds, but it is not for prevention, but for reconstruction. Didn't the governor of Jiangnan say that many dams have been damaged?
That is appropriating funds for reconstruction. The reason for this matter is complicated. You should assign a person who is thoughtful, upright and reliable. Only then can you rest assured that you can put the money in the south of the Yangtze River for more than half a month. If there is a spring flood again, then the disaster relief will be provided immediately. The judgment needs to be made by experienced people. "
After Qin Su finished speaking, he braced his chin and remembered that the problem now is not whether to allocate funds or not, but the question of who to escort the imperial court's disaster relief funds. It is really hard to find such a talent to make the most appropriate response to the situation.
Emperor Yong Le also thought about the candidate, after much deliberation, he only felt that one person was suitable.
"If you say it is reassuring, and you can know the flood situation in the Jiangnan area like the palm of your hand, I am afraid that in the entire previous dynasty, only Prime Minister Shen is the most suitable person. I have dealt with the natural disasters in the south of the Yangtze River many times, and if Prime Minister Shen goes there, I am afraid it would be perfect."
After Emperor Yong Le finished speaking, he himself felt that something was wrong, "It's just such a small matter, how can Prime Minister Shen personally take action? After all, it's still a matter of whether there is a disaster or not."
It was the first time Qin Su knew that Prime Minister Shen was from Jiangnan, but it was indeed inappropriate for Prime Minister Shen to personally escort the disaster relief funds.
"Is there any other choice?"
Qin Su was not familiar with those ministers of the previous dynasty, only knew some familiar ones, but all of them were first and second rank officials, so it was not suitable to think about it.
"I don't know how old the son of the prime minister's mansion is now, and whether he can take on the big responsibility."
Emperor Yong Le thought for a while before speaking.
Qin Su thought of Shen Qing who was just thirteen or fourteen, and suspected that Emperor Yong Le hadn't listened to what he said just now, "The son of the prime minister's mansion is only thirteen or fourteen years old, how can he take on a big responsibility? Father, don't be joking."
"You are so young." Emperor Yong Le seemed a little surprised, "I heard before that the young master in Prime Minister Shen's mansion has great talent, he has learned five chariots at a young age, he is very talented, he is a rare genius."
Thinking about Shen Qing, although Qin Su didn't know whether it was a matter of being well-educated and talented, but Shen Yi could also tell that Shen Qing would definitely not be an idiot.
"Even if Mr. Shen is as in the rumors, that's not suitable. Father, I'd better think about other things. If there is really no suitable candidate, why not ask the ministers, is there anyone who volunteers? Among the officials of Dayong, the general manager If we can find a suitable candidate, this matter should be expedited, and it would be best to leave within these two days.”
Qin Su didn't intend to talk nonsense to Emperor Yong Le, for such a big event, if he left one day earlier, it might be of great use.
"What Xun'er said is reasonable. Father will call Shen Cheng and others into the palace to discuss this matter. Firstly, we will decide on a candidate, and secondly, we will discuss the payment with the household department. Would Xun'er be interested in hearing it?"
Emperor Yong Le was urged by Qin Su, and also got up in a hurry, as if he wanted to solve this matter today.
"Is it really possible, son?"
Qin Su stayed at the bed, looked at Emperor Yong Le, and felt a little happier.
Although Qin Su now holds an official position and holds military power, from the beginning to the end, because of his status, he was never able to go to the court to discuss state affairs, nor could he participate in the discussion of state affairs. Now that Emperor Yong Le took the initiative to let go, Qin Su was naturally happy.
"Why not? My son is a hero, he has helped his father countless times, and benefited the people of Li. Even if he is a man of seven feet, there are few who can rival my son."
On the one hand, Emperor Yong Le really thought so, and on the other hand, he also wanted to make Qin Su happy, so he praised Qin Su so much that there is nothing in the sky and nothing on earth, and he fully agreed.
Following the rules of etiquette, the idea of evading this matter did not stay in Qin Su's mind for a moment, and Qin Su directly slapped him to death as soon as he appeared, and nodded happily.
"Father is very right, and my son thinks so too."
Qin Su also had an idea in his heart. Since he wanted to become emperor in the future, it was inevitable for everyone in the previous dynasty to get used to his existence. Later plans will also be of great benefit.
Having made up his mind, Qin Su happily went to the Imperial Study Room with Emperor Yong Le.
Prime Minister Shen, Minister of the Household Department, Minister of the Ministry of Officials and other dozens of ministers were summoned to the palace to have an audience. Emperor Yongle sat behind the dragon case, and Qin Su sat on the head chair, waiting for the ministers to meet and salute.
Shen Cheng and the others also saw Qin Su as soon as they entered the imperial study room, and each of them murmured in their hearts, but they also saluted first.
After all the ministers saluted and sat down, Emperor Yong Le opened his mouth and began to discuss matters. Prime Minister Shen looked at Qin Su who was sitting next to him.
Prime Minister Shen had no choice but to stand up, "Your Majesty, I'm waiting to discuss the matter. I don't know what the eldest princess is here for?"
Emperor Yong Le glanced at Prime Minister Shen, "Why did Shen Aiqing say that, the princess is here, of course it is also a matter of discussion, could it be possible to drink tea and watch a play here?"
"His Majesty!"
When Emperor Yong Le admitted so generously, all the ministers were shocked and stood up one after another. Prime Minister Shen said again, "Your Majesty, since ancient times, the harem has not been allowed to interfere in government affairs. This is the iron law of the ancestors. How can Her Highness the Eldest Princess make an exception?"
Qin Su put on the lid of the tea, this Prime Minister Shen is good at anything, but his brain is too pedantic and old-fashioned, he always keeps his mouth open and shut, and it is an ancient system when he is out of his ancestors, which is a headache.
Emperor Yong Le didn't take it seriously, "Why are you dear ones so angry? The harem is not allowed to interfere in politics, but Her Highness the Princess is not a member of the harem, so let me ask you, if a prince is sitting here today, how can you wait?" objection?"
All the officials looked at each other, they were all speechless, the harem had two meanings, one was the people living in the imperial palace harem, the other was the concubines, Emperor Yong Le's words were not wrong.
"But Your Majesty, the princess is a woman after all, this... is really inappropriate."
Prime Minister Shen still did not give up, and spoke again.
"That's enough," Emperor Yong Le's face darkened, "In the ancient system, is there any woman who is not allowed to discuss politics? It's really absurd. The one who made up her mind this time is the princess. It's just nonsense after you've been arguing all morning. Can a series of articles be of any benefit to the people in the south of the Yangtze River?
If you have time to say these useless things here, it is better not to waste time, think of a way early, consider for the people, and get through this flood disaster is the right thing to do! "
"The salary I gave to you is to benefit the common people and serve the country and the people, not to listen to you talking nonsense to me here! If anyone has any objections, put down the black hat and keep the official uniform, I will never hold it back! "
Emperor Yong Le made a decision on the dragon case and gave the ministers a choice.
All the ministers looked at Prime Minister Shen, feeling that Prime Minister Shen was the leader.
Prime Minister Shen also frowned and lowered his head, clenched his fists tightly, but stood for a while, and finally bowed his hands to Emperor Yong Le.
"Your Majesty's words are very true. No matter if they are men or women, as long as they are for the common people, they should be treated equally. I have no objection."
Prime Minister Shen finished speaking first and was the first to sit down.
These words stunned the jaws of all the officials. For a long time, Prime Minister Shen was not only an example of literati in the world, but also an extremely conservative representative. Now even he has turned against him. All the officials looked at each other in blank dismay. Then they said something Shit.
They all bowed their hands, "I have no objection!"
After all the officials sat down, Emperor Yong Le's expression softened a little, "Everyone loves you, let's talk about business."
Emperor Yong Le repeated what Qin Su said to his ministers, and the imperial study room fell into silence for a moment.
After a while, Prime Minister Shen nodded, "This minister seconded the proposal, but if this person is selected, I would like to recommend myself, please order to go."
"Shen Aiqing, I understand Aiqing's love for the people, but if Shen Aiqing is allowed to go for this matter, it will be overkill, not to mention that the imperial examination is imminent, Shen Aiqing should stay in Shengjing, and selecting suitable talents for the country is the top priority. "
Although Emperor Yong Le actually wanted Prime Minister Shen to go, after all it was so safe, but there was no other way, it was really overkill, and the imperial examination was just around the corner, Prime Minister Shen really had no skills to spare.
Prime Minister Shen was persuaded by Emperor Yong Le, and everyone was helpless for a while, after all, other things were easy to talk about, just understanding the flood situation, it was really difficult for others, even the locals in Jiangnan, few people could fully understand it.
While everyone was discussing, Prime Minister Shen stood up again, "Your Majesty, I do have someone who can be recommended, but I'm afraid there may be something wrong."
"Who? Shen Aiqing just ask."
This matter is also thankless, even if it is done well, there is no merit to speak of, naturally few people are interested, Emperor Yong Le is also a little anxious, urging Prime Minister Shen to name the candidate.
"I don't know if your majesty still has any impression of this person. Just five years ago, during the flood in the south of the Yangtze River, he risked his life to come to Shengjing to appeal, exposing the government in the south of the Yangtze River, protecting each other, concealing disasters and not reporting them, harming the people, and taking bribes. At that time, there was a bloodbath, the Jiangnan government was investigated to the end, more than a hundred people were involved, blood flowed into a river in front of the Meridian Gate, and the blood of corrupt officials was sacrificed to the sky, and the sky in Jiangnan was finally sunny. His Majesty wanted to keep this person for reuse at that time, but This person has no intention of officialdom, so he resigned incognito and retired to the countryside, this person is Li Yan."
When Prime Minister Shen said this, everyone had an impression, and Emperor Yong Le also thought of this person. It was because of this that the subsequent Jiangnan governors were overly cautious and fearful. This time, they also reported the flood situation in advance One thing to prepare, but it is much better than before.
Hearing this name, Qin Su's eyes widened slightly.
"This person is indeed a rare talent, but since five years ago, I have never heard of this person. Does Shen Aiqing know the whereabouts of this person?"
Thinking of this person, Emperor Yongle felt that he was a good talent, this person was originally from the south of the Yangtze River, he knew the flood situation very well, and he was courageous, upright and astute, he was really a good candidate.
Prime Minister Shen nodded, "This man is from my hometown. After he retired to the countryside, the two of us met several times. He likes to travel now, and happened to be in Shengjing recently. I met him that day and talked about this matter. , He said that he was accompanying his nephew to Beijing for the exam, which is also a coincidence."
"This may be God's will, Shen Aiqing, quickly summon this person."
Emperor Yong Le heard about it, Long Yan was very happy, and made a decision on this matter.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, although this person is capable enough, but his status is not high after all, I am afraid that no one will be convinced, and there may be many difficulties at that time."
Prime Minister Shen was thoughtful and reminded Emperor Yong Le.
"This matter is not difficult, just find another person among the princes to go together."
Emperor Yong Le thought simply, he only felt that any one of the eight princes would be fine, naturally there was nothing to worry about.
Prime Minister Shen hesitated a little, "Your Majesty, which prince do you want to send?"
Emperor Yong Le hesitated a little, "Which one do you think is suitable?"
There was silence, no sound.
It's not that the princes are useless, but that the princes are too weird, maverick, and unique. In a word, compared with the stubborn man who dared to fight the entire Jiangnan government five years ago, he probably won't have to go to Jiangnan. Die first.
"Your Majesty, what do you think of the First Prince?"
After a long silence, it seemed that the ministers also felt that something was wrong, so the Minister of the Ministry of Officials stood up and proposed.
The second prince is lazy, the third prince and the fourth prince are courageous and self-centered, the fifth prince is usually taciturn and has a very low sense of existence, the sixth prince is very assertive and temperamental, the seventh prince and the eighth prince are immature, willful and arrogant , none of them are suitable, usually it sounds nice to be gentle with others, but in fact the eldest prince who is mediocre can be regarded as the tallest among the short ones.
Hearing the words of the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Qin Su, who was holding the teacup from the beginning to the end without saying a word, put down the teacup and stood up.
"Father, my son is willing to go to the south of the Yangtze River in person."
The eyes of all the courtiers immediately turned to Qin Su, and they took a slight breath. Her Royal Highness's temper...is it really possible?
The reason why the ministers discussed here is because this trip is destined to be dominated by Li Yan. No matter which prince it is, it is thankless to go this trip, and you have to listen to Li Yan in everything. , can make a fuss, let alone Her Royal Highness the Princess, everyone present couldn't help sweating for Li Yan.
Emperor Yong Le also hesitated, "Xun'er, Emperor Father is not saying that you are unsuitable, but this matter should be settled for more than a month, don't you still have to prepare for the attack on Jingguo?"
"For the Yasukuni issue, I have another candidate. I ask for orders to escort the disaster relief funds to Jiangnan."
Qin Su didn't say a word before because she really didn't intend to go, but when she heard that someone recommended the eldest prince Qin Yan, Qin Su couldn't sit still, and she absolutely couldn't give Qin Yan any chance to stand out.
Especially this time, this person named Li Yan, she still has some impressions of what happened five years ago, and in her previous life, this person was also reused, and finally he was appointed as the governor of Jiangnan County, benefiting the people of one side, and even more so. It is indeed a rare talent to double the wealth of the Jiangnan area.
This kind of talent must not be handed over to Qin Yan, just because of this, Qin Su has to go.
It seemed that Qin Su had made up his mind, and Emperor Yong Le didn't know how to stop him, so he looked at those ministers.
It was Prime Minister Shen who stood up, "Your Majesty, I feel that it is rare for Her Highness the Eldest Princess to have such a heart. Her Highness the Eldest Princess is a person who cares about the people and is worthy of a great responsibility."
Prime Minister Shen also thought about it carefully. It was Qin Su who came up with this plan. It proved that Qin Su knew this matter better than them, and he could give up the famous plan of attacking Yasukuni knowing that it would be a thankless effort. Opportunity, choosing to do some practical things for the people, Qin Su's move really impressed Prime Minister Shen, and he was willing to help Qin Su.
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