Emperor Ming Dynasty

Chapter 273 Finding Deficiencies and Filling Leaks
An endless stream of livestock gathered outside Changsha City, and a large number of people waited with reluctance on their faces. The cold wind blew up on the flat ground, making many people shivering from the cold, and had to hug the livestock to keep warm.

The people in the yamen didn't care, and registered slowly.

Du Yinxi was standing on the city wall, blown by the cold wind, looking at these scenes without looking sideways.

Although it is inhumane, a yamen is a yamen, and ordinary people can only obey and dare not talk nonsense at all.

On the other side, the county government servants, together with the head of the village, gathered a large number of civilian husbands outside the city, waiting for the inspection.

Du Yinxi was quite satisfied with this.

For many years in Changsha, his prestige has been instilled from top to bottom, and no county dares to neglect it, and it is strictly enforced.

An hour later, after a whole morning of sorting out, the paperwork and paperwork were busy collecting:

"The 560 head of livestock has arrived, including 430 seven donkeys and [-] three mules..."

"Where's the husband?"

"The counties still have a long way to go, and they should be able to arrive in the next two days."

"The houses in the city, are the food and grass ready?"

"Thousands of civilian husbands are ready, just in the west of the city, some dilapidated houses can accommodate them."

Du Yinxi looked at the poorly clothed peasants, felt pity in his heart, and couldn't help but said: "Prepare more ginger soup, firewood, and each person arranges a quilt and clothes."

"But, Fujun, it will cost a lot of money..."

"After all, it's the folks. If you don't prepare well for going north in the twelfth lunar month, wouldn't you let them freeze to death? The number of people will not be enough, and the shogunate will blame me. I can't afford it!"

"Yes!" Several clerks immediately responded with sweat on their foreheads.

The prefect can't even afford it, and they will definitely have to take the blame by then, it's difficult!
Not long after, a team came up the official road, with a large scale, a large number of people, and dusty, and Du Yinxi's eyes were immediately caught.

Squinting his eyes, Du Yinxi took a closer look, and saw a huge "He" character, followed by flower cards such as avoidance, beating gongs and drums, and waving flags, so that it was not eye-catching.

What he didn't understand was that this was He Tengjiao, Governor He, who had retreated strategically from Guizhou.

Although he was under the rule of King Yu, he had to go out of the city to meet him if he had broken face with the Nanjing court.

Moreover, He Tengjiao came back smoothly, and swaggered, obviously cooperated very well, and got the permission of King Yu.

"Hurry up, let me know and go out of the city to meet you!"

Du Yinxi hurriedly ordered.

Immediately, He Tengjiao saw Du Yinxi, the magistrate of Changsha, who was full of energy, and saw the large-scale welcoming team, and his heart warmed instantly.

As for Du Yinxi, he also saw He Tengjiao and Governor He who were quite tanned.

When he went to Guizhou, He Tengjiao was full of confidence and exuded high spirits, and he looked down on the remnants of the western thieves.

Now that he came back, his momentum had changed drastically, even a little sluggish, his protruding belly disappeared, he lost a lot of weight, his white and tender skin was also tanned, it was like a different person.

But Du Yinxi still recognized He Tengjiao.

"Oh, the old man is finally back."

He Tengjiao looked at the simple and unsophisticated Changsha City, and burst into tears for a while.

After feeling for a while, He Tengjiao restrained himself and entered the city.

After bathing and washing up, He Tengjiao and Shi Shiran sat opposite Du Yinxi and played Go.

"Why, King Yu can't bear it anymore, do you want to go to Nanjing?"

He Tengjiao said lightly, neither sad nor happy.

He didn't get the matter of Jiannu going south.

"I have no idea!"

Du Yinxi said casually: "According to the logic, it shouldn't be."

"How did you see that?" He Tengjiao was taken aback.

"From Xiangyang to Nanjing, whether it is the Han River or the Yangtze River, only ships are enough. Obviously, the shogunate has no shortage of ships."

Du Yinxi took a breath, and said softly: "Only by land, a large amount of livestock is needed!"

He Tengjiao breathed a sigh of relief, his spirit was shaken, and he took another high look at Du Yinxi:
"Zhong Ji, staying in Changsha buried you, why not follow me to Nanjing—"

Seeing He Tengjiao's serious face, Du Yinxi was startled.

After a long time, he smiled and said: "Duxian, if I go with you, you will not be able to come out of Huguang."

He Tengjiao sighed in his heart. Although the refusal was tactful, it was still a refusal.

King Yu, how could he be so charming?

……

When the shogunate issued an order, the whole of Huguang started to move, and all the prefectures and counties moved together. There were whips chasing after the good deeds, which was completely different from when the imperial court was in power.

This is also the result of the shogunate's previous adjustments to the majority of prefectures.

After all, feudal society is ruled by man, and an obedient local official can produce extremely considerable benefits.

These county magistrates or general judges who have gone out from the Military and Political Department dare not be disobedient. Their appointment and dismissal edicts can be stamped with the king's seal.

In other words, it is worse than the imperial decree of the white board. They are completely attached to King Yu, and they can only stabilize their power by relying on King Yu's power.

In less than a month, a large number of peasants and livestock, along with the Xiangjiang River, Hanjiang River, Yangtze River and other water transportation channels, continuously supplied materials to Xiangyang.

This is also the advantage of the South.

A large number of cities are located near rivers, and through cheap and convenient rivers, materials and troops can be quickly transported, which is extremely beneficial to the rule of the shogunate.

If it is in the north, such as Shaanxi and other places, one month is equivalent to the Arabian Nights. If you don't have three to five months of work, it is absolutely difficult to gather.

As for the post station, it can be said to be extremely busy to entertain a steady stream of ships, which is also a big test for the new post station.

Simply speaking, water transportation is cheaper than land transportation after all, and the station system barely passed.

Zhang Shenyan saw a lot of loopholes and was constantly harsh, and he was also deeply aware of the importance of the station, so he made a suggestion:

"The military and political department is extremely bloated, with a large number of personnel. If the post station is included again, I am afraid that it will be too powerful and difficult to fully grasp. In the opinion of the veteran, it is better to belong to the staff department, so that it can be coordinated."

Zhao Shu's expression didn't change when he heard this, but his pupils shrank slightly, and no one noticed.

However, King Yu was quite satisfied with this suggestion and accepted it with a smile:

"What Zuo Shi said is very good. The post station is related to military situation and government orders. It belongs to the Chief of Staff. What's the commander's opinion?"

Facing King Yu's superficial inquiry, but his substantive tone of affirmation, Zhao Shu didn't dare to refute, and hurriedly nodded and said:
"Now that His Highness is personally on the expedition, the military situation is urgent, and it is reasonable for the post station to be included in the staff department, and the ministers also feel powerless. Zuo Shi's words are very appropriate."

Zhao Shu even bowed to Zhang Shen's words and deeds: "You are always checking the gaps and making up for the gaps. It is a blessing to the shogunate. I am very grateful."

"His Royal Highness employs people, and they are also superb!"

"Hahaha!"

After being flattered, Zhu Yixi was quite satisfied with Zhao Shu's reaction.

Mr. Zhao, sure enough, he never disappoints.

(End of this chapter)