Chapter 71: Concealing the World

Ji Moshu was not surprised at the fact that Gu Wanyue did not come to greet them as soon as they arrived. After shook hands with Gu Wanyue, he nodded to the strange faces who followed him.

Seeing Ji Moshu nodding, the middle-aged man following Gu Wanyue took the lead and smiled, "Oh, this adult is...

The surname is Ji.

It turned out to be Lord Ji, and Xiaguan was really old and had dizzy eyes and could not recognize Mount Tai. He had long been admired.The middle-aged woman behind the middle-aged man also stepped forward to salute. At the same time, the men and women dressed as yamen runners behind him bowed and saluteed.

This grand ‘welcome mode’ almost made Ji Moshu laugh. She nodded without laughing. She had seen someone flattering, but she had never seen anyone like this.

She said to the people in front of her who were probably the team of Qingzhou Prefecture and County Government Offices, "Okay, Ji came here because of the flood in Qingzhou. In this matter, he urgently transported 20,000 stones of grain and brought it over quickly and unloaded it into the warehouse."

OK.

The middle-aged man responded quickly, and then the wind blew under his feet. After a while, he called a group of young and middle-aged men to come and transport the food on the ship.

The young and middle-aged man was sweating busy on the pier. At the same time, Ji Moshu and the people in Qingzhou Prefecture were also politely speaking to each other and saying the same official words.

From the conversation, I learned that the middle-aged man was the county magistrate of Qingzhou County, named Zhang Yong, and the middle-aged woman was the chief clerk, named Liu An. The two have worked together in Qingzhou for more than ten years and are genuine and talented.

From the back and forth between her and the inn owner, we can see that she has been monitored since she entered Qingzhou.

Gu Wanyue stood aside, watching Zhang Yong and Liu An arrange everything in an orderly manner, but as the county magistrate, she acted like an idle person and couldn't even interfere with her.

Facing Ji Moshu, she blushed and was embarrassed and didn't know what to say for a moment. She even had the illusion that she should go to serve tea and pour water.

Ji Moshu took Gu Wanyue's restraint in his eyes, and probably understood the specific situation in Qingzhou.

The operation of a county town requires the county magistrate, county magistrate, chief clerk, master, clerk, clerk, and a group of yamen runners. To put it bluntly, the county magistrate actually has his own team.

Generally speaking, the county magistrate will take away his team by the way to avoid being unfamiliar with the place of life.

But like Gu Wanyue, the court was assigned to the Southern Barbarians, far away from the capital, and she was still a poor student with no family background. This was no different from the commander who was barely in charge, and no one here listened to her.

This is also why there is a saying that "the mountain is high and the emperor is far away, and a strong dragon cannot suppress the local snake." In places far away from the imperial power, the emperor has the final say.

It is unrealistic for Gu Wan to come alone to govern Qingzhou. It is even more fantasy to find out the disaster. If you don’t know the situation, your life may be unsafe.

Sometimes whenever she sees Gu Wanyue, she will deeply feel a strange sense of helplessness, which will make her feel that a poor scholar is a joke.

However, the emperor obviously expected this situation and asked her and Wei Xiaoyi to go south to help with the reason of transporting disaster relief food, otherwise Gu Wanyue would not be able to find anything for a hundred years.

When the food in the cabin was unloaded one after another, Ji Moshu cleared his throat and then looked at Gu Wanyue. The emperor attached great importance to the flood in Qingzhou, and was so concerned about the people that he could not sleep at night. I wonder if County Magistrate Gu would take Ji over to inspect the affected farmland and houses, as well as the affected people?

It's OK.Gu Wanyue immediately understood and took advantage of the fact that Zhang Yong and Liu An had not had time to answer the conversation, so she took it on her own. This move directly brought Zhang Yong and Liu An back to her stomach. The two could only smile and say, "This is right, but Lord Ji came from afar and was exhausted. Why don't you rest for a few more days?"

rest?Qingzhou has severe floods and starvation everywhere. The emperor ordered Ji to deal with the matter quickly. How could Ji rest in peace and rest here? Or did County Magistrate Zhang feel that he could leave the disaster without paying attention to the emperor?Ji Moshu fell down and looked at Zhang Yong with a faint expression. Her cold face made her peach blossom eyes that had always been passionate seemed to be mixed with ice, and it made people feel cold when they glanced at it.

Zhang Yong was frightened and hurriedly explained that life is important, and it was the officials who spoke nonsense. It was a blessing for the people of Qingzhou to have officials like Lord Ji who care about their people. We went to inspect the disaster-stricken farmland.After saying that, he hurriedly winked at Liu An beside him. Liu An lowered his eyes and covered his expression, and found an opportunity to retreat quietly.

Then lead the way.Ji Moshu's face calmed down a little, and he walked slowly out with his hands over and walked out first.

Gu Wanyue and Wei Xiaoyi both hurriedly followed, and the yamen runners who were frightened and a little stunned, they realized that the three of them had already walked away. In order not to make the adults angry, they had to follow and lead the way.

The areas affected by Qingzhou this time are mainly in the southeast, which is the lowest point of the river. This is not surprising. Whenever floods break out, the downstream is basically the most serious place.

After riding a carriage for an hour, they successfully arrived at several villages in the southeast of Qingzhou.

Looking around, the farmland is not a green field, but a tilted rice, and the seedlings that have been soaked and dried after being dried can be vaguely seen in the field.

It was already August. It is said that the flood was caused in June this year. Not long after the rice planting was planted, the flood flooded the crops and flooded the land. The rice was destroyed.

Walking along the ridges, all the fields you see are the same. Only the terraced fields with higher terrain do not seem to have much impact.

Ji Moshu frowned. She didn't understand farming and didn't know how much impact such a flood would be. She could only look at Gu Wanyue.

Gu Wanyue had no time to take care of Ji Moshu. She looked at it very seriously. Whenever she walked through a piece of land, she would regretfully grab a handful of grass poles and caress her, but she didn't say anything for a long time.

Everyone walked behind Gu Wanyue. It took half a day to walk. The hot weather made everyone sweat profusely. They were young, but Zhang Yong and Liu An had already had a hot cheeks and their lips were a little white. Seeing this, Ji Moshu took the opportunity to say, County Magistrate Zhang and Liu Zhuan couldn't hold on, so he went to rest first. It would be nice if we had this place, don't have heatstroke.

this……

We are here.

Although he was a little reluctant, his physiological conditions always numb people's will. After another quarter of an hour, Zhang Yong and Liu An were dizzy and were supported to rest. Ji Moshu asked hurriedly.

how?

There are big problems.Gu Wanyue seemed very excited, it was you, do you know how tight I was going to be seen in January?Every time I ask to see the disaster, I will be stopped by various docking matters. After finally handling it, someone went to the yamen to seek justice. I haven't seen any of it in one month.

So, can you tell the specific problem of the disaster?Ji Moshu asked.

You first look at the silt. The silt is mixed with loess and mud. This is indeed a trace of the erosion of the river.Gu Wanyue said hurriedly, then found a wooden stick and started digging soil in a trench.

Ji Moshu couldn't understand, but seeing Gu Wanyue digging so hard, she had to help dig the soil.

After a while, they dug several inches deep, and saw Gu Wanyue grab a handful of soil from the depths and spread her hands.

What's wrong?Ji Moshu looked at the handful of soil suspiciously.

The soil quality in Qingzhou is not very good, and its water absorption capacity is not as good as in the Jiangnan area. However, if the low-lying terrain here has experienced large-scale floods more than a month ago, the soil quality should not be like this, it is too dry.Gu Wanyue pinched the soil in her hand hard and could make a ball, but it spread out after being squeezed hard. She said, "I'll come about a month earlier than you. At that time, I saw some traces of landslides on the road, but the range was not large. I should have experienced a storm, but the level was definitely not as high as the starvation was everywhere."

This is true?

Well, I've seen how hungry people are everywhere.Gu Wanyue's eyes were painful. She was a poor student and had many ways to go during the exam.

It was also a test, but the nobles could just sit in the carriage. However, for poor students like her, sleeping in the open and living in a dilapidated temple are all routine operations. She has seen too many things that cannot be seen in high positions.

After hearing what Gu Wanyue said, Ji Moshu also squatted down silently and grabbed a handful of soil.The soil feels slightly cool and the moisture level is indeed not serious.

To put it bluntly, flooding is water accumulation. The short-term heavy rain causes the river to flood out of the river dam, and the precipitation is faster than the seepage speed and even saturates the soil water absorption. After a few days, the accumulation of water will soak everything.

But now, from the land under my feet, the floods seem not as severe as the rumors. There may be floods in the short term, but they ended soon and are now dried.

Thinking of this, she whispered, "What do you mean is the disaster in Qingzhou being exaggerated?"Her voice was pressed to the extreme, and the clouds were as light as if a gust of wind could blow away.

Um.Gu Wanyue didn't look at Ji Moshu, but just nodded, thinking about something in her mind.

That's the case.

Ji Moshu pondered, and she had doubts about what she saw and heard on the road, now she added another suspicion. No, it should be ironclad evidence.

In this case, have you checked the account book of Qingzhou County?Ji Moshu said in a vague way.

Gu Wanyue shook her head and smiled bitterly. There was no way, and she was not allowed.

As she expected, is this Su Niang’s trump card?What exactly did Su Niang hide in Qingzhou?

The court said that Qingzhou would encounter different natural disasters every year because it is located in the southern barbarians and has experienced the test of God from time to time. Such a place has not been seen by the emperor since ancient times, and it is difficult to develop.

The disadvantages are obvious, but if you change the direction, this kind of place is a natural treasure land.

You have to go and see the unaffected fertile land.Ji Moshu did not continue to discuss that matter, but changed the subject.

good.

After a brief rest, Zhang Yong and Liu An walked over swayingly. Although their faces were still a little pale, their bright eyes kept spinning on Ji Moshu, as if they wanted to see through what Ji Moshu was thinking.

The atmosphere became tacitly revealed again, Ji Mo pretended to be stupid and sighed. Ji looked at the field and was really hurt. I wonder if several of them could take Ji to see the victims and the granary. If it was too serious, Ji might have to ask the emperor for another batch of food.

Oh, it is really lucky to have an official like Lord Ji, who is dedicated to serving the people in his heart. The lower official thanked Lord Ji on behalf of the thousands of people in Qingzhou.Zhang Yong was like a drama actor again, but he was really moved to think about getting a lot of food. Maybe he could win over this Lord Ji and get another lot of food, and he could make a contribution and get a fortune.

It’s not me, it’s the people who are sympathetic to the people.Ji Moshu made a careless correction.

Yes yes.Zhang Yong smiled awkwardly.

Ji Moshu patted the soil on his legs, drank some water and rested, and then slowly headed to the so-called granary surrounded by a group of yamen runners.

The granary is located on a green mountain, facing the cliff, with only one exit, which is very majestic.

It took me half a day to climb the mountain, and it was almost dark before I arrived at this place that seemed to be isolated from the world.

With anticipation, when they saw the yamen runners open the door of the granary, everyone took a breath.

There are about ten granaries, basically very empty, with only a handful of food.

The main crop in Qingzhou is rice. August is approaching. Although this year's harvest season is not yet reached, the granaries in a county will not be so empty. After inspecting the entire model of the granary, Ji Moshu was shocked to find that there were only a few thousand stones of grain in total.

At this time, Gu Wanyue secretly pulled her sleeve. She instantly realized that according to the speculation just now, this must not be all the food in Qingzhou. She pretended to be deep, and said, "A thousand stones, it seems that the disaster in Qingzhou is still critical."

I don’t know that Qingzhou has suffered a flood this year that is once a century ago. The original granary accidentally destroyed one and also lost some food. If the emperor had not sent Lord Ji to the people and worked hard to deliver the food quickly, we would probably report the famine in the near future. Lord Ji is really the parents of the people of Qingzhou.While Zhang Yong was trying to make trouble, he didn't forget to praise the emperor and Ji Moshu, which really made people wonder what to say.

After hearing the ten-level bullshit words, Wei Xiaoyi couldn't hold it in his mouth before Ji Moshu could speak. How could anyone have such a thick-skinned face? She sneered, "Haha, the food is indeed a little less, but County Magistrate Zhang is not nervous at all, but he is quite leisurely."She said it bluntly, but it was still to the point.

Ji Moshu smiled secretly, "What a guy, it's not a sarcasm to her."

Zhang Yong was blushed when he was said and glared at Wei Xiaoyi. Who are you?There is no way for adults to interrupt when they speak. Don’t get in the way of adults.

You are ungrateful.Wei Xiaoyi was never said this, and he suddenly became unhappy.

Seeing this, Ji Moshu hurriedly stepped forward to rescue the siege.

County Magistrate Zhang, don’t worry, she is also the inspector sent by the emperor to assist Ji in inspecting Qingzhou.

What?Zhang Yong couldn't believe that this Kunsheng, who had been following him, was actually an official lie?

Because he kept following Ji Moshu silently, he subconsciously thought that the other party was the Kun generation who was taking him south to enjoy the entertainment, but he didn't expect that these two guys did this on purpose. Fortunately, he didn't reveal anything.

Don't be surprised. Today, I learned that the disaster situation in Qingzhou has been repeated in recent years and the governance has not improved. It happened that this year, the top scholar in the current academic year was sent to Qingzhou.She and I also went south to assist in the management of the flood in Qingzhou. I wonder if County Chief Zhang can use the account books of Qingzhou in the past few years to cooperate with us to understand the situation?Ji Moshu said lightly.

This is OK.Zhang Yong paused and agreed.

Then, County Magistrate Zhang and Chief Liu had sorted out the account book and sent it to Ruyi Inn. It was getting late today, so I went back first. Health was important.Ji Moshu noticed the county magistrate's subconscious blow. It seemed that she still couldn't get the real account book, but it didn't matter. She made a long-term plan.

OK.

One day of inspection was finally overwhelmed by the moonlight in the sky. When everyone sat in the carriage back to the inn, everyone was still tacit, but they were different from the mood when they came.

This time, including Ji Moshu, Gu Wanyue and Wei Xiaoyi all have their own thoughts.

Ji Moshu looked sideways at the dark curtain outside the car curtain, and his heart was as calm as water, but the entanglement was also filled with complexity.

Qingzhou actually concealed the real disaster. This year is like this. What about every year in previous years?

Why is it for hiding it?

Over the past year, Su Niang has never mentioned Qingzhou to her, and she has not even mentioned the word Qingzhou. Even though she knew that she could be willing to save Su Niang with her life, the man still sent five shadow guards to protect her, but actually stared at her.

After all, no matter how many times Su Niang was tangled and loosened, once she reached the last moment, her behavior was still as impeccable as it was at the beginning. She was sober and guarded against everyone, including her.

A fine weaving net is shrouded in the sky above Qingzhou. It is difficult for anyone to enter this place to get out. The truth buried here may be enough to shake everyone's future. This future will even make them move towards the opposite side. I hope this worst situation will not happen.