After Shao Song

Chapter 139 River Corruption Incident

The situation of the above-ground river in the lower reaches of the Yellow River was already very serious in the middle of the Song Dynasty. The ten years of military disasters after the Jingkang Rebellion intensified this phenomenon.

Both sides were not innocent. For military purposes, everyone in the Song and Jin Dynasties wanted to let the other side burst the embankment to consolidate their defense.

But it’s different now. Isn’t this all the land of the Song Dynasty, and are all the people living in it the people of the Song Dynasty?

The rain here in the summer has become heavier, and there are many places where the embankments are about to burst. No wonder Zhao Tongpan and others are getting angry. Summer is about to enter the rainy season. If the river embankments are not repaired and strengthened, the river embankments will be broken. of human life.

This is not just nonsense. There were such examples last year and the year before last, when the entire village was flooded.

Zhao Guanjia has his own code of conduct. This kind of mindless lawsuit requires evidence from many sources, and even sent a censor to serve as Hu Ning to serve as a shield.

On the day the group arrived, Fan Zongyin, the strategic envoy of the North Beijing Road, Pei Zude, the strategic envoy of the East Hebei Road, and Liu Bao, the prefect of Jinan, naturally invited them to a banquet. As for Xin Wenyu, the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Banzhi who came with him, he was specially approved to go home. Went to see the kids.So Yu Yunwen took Hu Ning to the table.

As for Liu Hongdao and others, because the officials clearly stated that they came to investigate the river course, they could not come to avoid suspicion.

Everyone was a civil servant with a Jinshi background, and they all spoke in a certain way.After hearing this, Yu Yunwen, who had been in charge of the Military Statistics Department for many years, already had a bad premonition.Seeing that Hu Ning's stupid young man was still being coaxed to play, he sighed for Hu Yin.

Yu Yunwen said: "During the Huolu War, I was captured together with the former soldier Bei Dutou. He sacrificed his life for charity, and I was lucky enough to live alone. I should go to his house to see him both in public and in private. In addition, my Lord Taishan is also a neighbor, so many Some folks want to move around, otherwise I won’t be able to explain to my lady when I go back, please be more considerate, I can’t drink any more today.”

He has already moved King Lu Zhang Rong out, who dares to keep him?
Hu Ning followed him out, and when the wind blew his mind, he sobered up a lot and said: "Mr. Yu, I'm listening, I'm building dams and opening rivers. Several officials seem to have discussed it, but if this is the case, , how come Zhao Tongpan sent three urgent reports to the officials directly, bypassing Governor Liu?"

Seeing that he was not completely confused, Yu Yunwen finally expressed his true feelings, "You and I have to work hard to earn the emperor's salary. There must be something big happening here, so don't make it public."

Hu Ning said: "Does the doctor really want to go there tomorrow? Visit an old friend."

"Of course I want to go. Xiao Hu, I have some friendship with Brother Ling. Today I will teach you a lesson. Officials have said that sometimes practice brings true knowledge." Yu Yunwen looked at the stars and said.

Hu Ning suddenly felt that the former Tanhua Lang was charming, and his back was very stalwart.So the next day he insisted on going with Yu Yunwen to investigate the public sentiment, but was kicked away mercilessly. You are a censor, aren't you deliberately attracting attention? When you have time to find Xiao En, you are the companions.

As a result, Yu Yunwen had just visited Beitutou's home to comfort him when he was surrounded by a group of five big men and three rough men. It looked like he and his two followers were as thin as chickens, but who was Yu Yunwen?I don’t know how many wars I have experienced.Immediately he calmed down and said leisurely: "If you are seeking wealth, I can give it to you, but if you want to kill someone, I am an official of the imperial court. You must think clearly, in a peaceful and prosperous age, killing an official is equivalent to rebellion."

As a result, the bearded man at the head scratched his head and said in surprise: "Uncle, you don't recognize me, Su Lao Qi? When the eldest girl got married to you, I was there to give you the wedding gift."

Yu Yunwen:......

Another person said: "Yes, we are all King Lu's old subordinates, Brother Xiao En... Xiao Yushi said that he must say something to an understanding person like Mr. Yu. That's why we are waiting for you here. Okay Go and meet quietly."

Yu Yunwen said angrily: "It's hard for you to keep a low profile if you behave like this, but quietly!" "Then why don't you really think that you have been robbed by us? Just don't tell the eldest girl when you go back, she We can't bear those sharp knives."

"Go away, take me to see Xiao En!"

Facts have proved that smart people sometimes complicate many simple problems.For example, they all underestimated the role of Xiao En as a rough man, or they can no longer say that he is a rough man. In the past few years, following Zhao Tongjue, at least writing a thousand-word book is no problem, and when it comes to river control measures and so on He may not understand, but as a fisherman.You said how much it cost to divert the water level and silt, but he still can't see the tricks.

After listening to Xiao Enzai's careful introduction for a long time, Yu Yunwen and Hu Ning were both shocked. Hu Ning's mouth probably could fit an egg.Yu Yunwen was more calm and confirmed: "Xiao Yushi, I have no doubts about your character, but this matter involves too much, so I have to be cautious. Are you sure that these things are [-]% true?"

Xiao En was in his private house at this time, with a bunch of old brothers sitting there, showing a fierce look, and said: "100% dare not say, but 50% yes, this is me pretending not to understand a word. I don't even know my son, so I deceived them into trusting them. I asked my niece and son-in-law to shout loudly. In the past three years, the money for dam repair under the official light has reached [-] million yuan. As far as I can see, the masonry, stone, and soil they bought are only I'm afraid that including labor, it's less than [-] yuan, and if my prediction is correct, they are probably using the sign of doing corvee service and don't pay the common people at all."

The dumbfounded Hu Ning couldn't believe it, "This place is only a few hundred miles away from Tokyo. How dare they act like this under the eyes of the officials? Besides, Fan Jinglue, although he has some soft-eared problems, he can't stand up to his colleagues. Have you never heard of his evil deeds of corruption?"

Xiao En sneered and said: "You look like you were raised by an official. Even if you are an official with good moral character, if you are dragged into the water, you can't turn back. You can only try to hide it. How many people have died for this, They can't care about how big the damage is. If I hadn't been following Zhao Tongpian every day, I would have suspected that he was harmed."

Yu Yunwen said: "Xiao Yushi's data are very useful. I have made a statement here, and I want to take it back and make a detailed calculation. But I still have a question, if it's just greedy, it's fine. As far as I know, Liu Hongdao, Governor Liu He is very honest, never gets involved in these matters, and is not a fool, why would he turn a blind eye to this matter, and even use authority to force Admiral You and Zhao Tongjue?"

"Because of the flood discharge." Xiao En's tone was calmer, but still filled with resentment. "In the past few years of working together, I can see that he has regarded the Battle of Qingzhou as the greatest shame in his life, and always wanted to seek some benefits for his hometown in his lifetime, but according to Zhao Tongpan's plan, if there is no flood this year , it is necessary to discharge the flood in Yidu, Qingzhou, so that thousands of acres of good land will be destroyed. Although the imperial court will give subsidies, it is really cruel to the people of Qingzhou. For the selfishness of his hometown, he has to turn a blind eye to this matter Close your eyes. His mother’s land is life for people in Qingzhou, but life in other places is not life. If you don’t release the flood and start a flood, the dead will pay more.”

Yu Yunwen and Hu Ning looked at each other with admiration.Yu Yunwen even said: "Xiao... Uncle Gao Yi, my nephew will definitely investigate this matter."

"Is there anything else you don't understand?"

"The erosion of the Yellow River into the sea also involves matters in Binzhou. The specific instructions cannot be disclosed because the officials have no words, but if it is true, my nephew and Hu Yushi are willing to sign their names with you to participate in this corpse meal. The rat of the country."

Yu Yunwen kept his promise and sent Xin Wenyu back to Tokyo on Pegasus that night, and borrowed troops from the Right Army to contact Zhao Shicheng.

Half a month later, Xiao En, the censor who patrols the river, officially participated in the performance.Pei Zude, the economic envoy of Beidong Road in Hebei Province, and Fan Zongyin, the envoy of Jingbei Road Jinglue in Beijing Northeast Road, embezzled millions of dollars for river control, and Liu Hongdao, the governor of the river, had a vegetarian meal in place of his corpse.Zhang Bofen, the prefect of Qingzhou, and Liu Bao, the prefect of Jinan, knew about it and did not report it.

Yu Yunwen, a doctor of the Ministry of Industry, Zhao Shicheng and Hu Ning, the censors, and Xin Wenyu, the direct commander of the imperial squad, all jointly signed the name.

Such a major case, involving many high-ranking officials, immediately shocked the government and the public.

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　Fan Zongyin was originally the military envoy of Lizhou Road. For convenience, it was changed to Zhai Ruwen. After Dingyou went to Lizhou, he was changed to the military envoy of Northeast Jingdong Road.

　　River management is very expensive, and it would be easy to be fooled if there were not knowledgeable people following along. They thought Xiao En was easy to fool.
　　
　
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