Imperial County Magistrate

Chapter 23 Methods
"Is Jiangzhou flooded?"

Zhao Kang's eyebrows were squeezed together.

He only learned about this not long ago from county residents who were out of town. Every year, he sends some county residents to other places to inspect the local customs and customs, which is equivalent to market research.

In addition, he also wanted to find three treasures: corn, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. The county citizen who came back this time reported the news of the floods in Jiangzhou, and he was also considering whether to spend some money for relief.

Seeing Zhao Kang's thoughtful look, Xiao Linglong was surprised and couldn't help but said: "Does your Excellency also know?"

"Ahem, cough, cough. I've heard a little bit. Come and eat some vegetables. Master Xuance, please eat more. When I was young, I could eat more than you. How about I be admitted to the Jinshi?"

Xiao Linglong was obviously the one treating the guests, making him seem like the host.

Seeing that Zhao Kang obviously didn't want to talk more about this matter, how could Xiao Linglong be willing to do so and once again pretended to be sad and resentful: "This flood is really killing people. Not only did the people in Jiangzhou suffer from the disaster, it also affected us." If only there was a way for these businessmen to solve this problem."

"The imperial court will not stand by and watch such a big thing happen. Boss Xiao, just rest assured."

Zhao Kangshun said something, and Xiao Linglong Mei Feng said frivolously and deliberately: "This time, the entire Jiangzhou has been affected by the disaster. It will not be solved in a short time."

"So serious! The entire Jiangzhou was flooded?" Zhao Kang was a little unbelievable.

The people who came back only told him that Jiangzhou was affected by the disaster and was flooded, but did not tell him the specific situation.

Xiao Xuance, who was immersed in cooking at the side, groaned twice and raised his head: "No, you can take a bath on the road. The fish are all in groups."

It was as if he had seen it with his own eyes. It must be said that these two siblings were very good at making up lies.

"Where did it flood?"

Zhao Kang asked again, and Xiao Linglong said, "Lu Yuan, bring me the map."

Lu Yuan responded and took out the folded map from the cloth bag he carried with him and spread it out. Xiao Linglong couldn't care less and stood up and pointed to the Hongyun County Road on the map: "It will be there in half a month at most." When we arrive at Hongyun County, we will go directly from Hongyun County to Jingzhou."

Zhao Kang looked at the map and clicked his tongue: "This seems to be quite serious. Jiangzhou has a well-developed water system and many rivers, and the terrain is low. Moreover, Jingzhou is a major domestic grain state, and the autumn harvest will begin in more than two months. Season, if it doesn’t flood, I’m afraid there will be a food shortage next.”

Xiao Linglong nodded: "That's right."

"It would be great if there was a way to divert the torrent from Liu County to the left. But we can only pray to God for blessings on this kind of thing."

Xiao Linglong's eyes were a little strange, and the meat in His Royal Highness's hand fell into the bowl with a clatter. At this moment, his spirit was greatly satisfied, and he looked at Zhao Kang excitedly: "You think so too?"

"Yes."

Zhao Kang pointed at the map: "The area to the left of Liu County is full of barren mountains and mountains. If the torrent is diverted and divided by the mountains, its power will no longer be there. When the time comes, the officials and soldiers of the imperial court will dig canals to divert the water. It will not take two or three months." It can be solved.”

"Yes, that's what I think! Sister, you saw it!" Xiao Xuance danced excitedly. Sure enough, there are still people in this world who understand His Highness!
What is a confidant?This is a confidant!
"But it's not easy to change the course of the torrent." Xiao Linglong said quietly.

Zhao Kang answered subconsciously: "That's right..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhao Kang shut up. Damn he almost let it slip!
He thought about the black powder he had made. This thing really had the power to redirect floods. As long as a few mountains were blown up where the water flow must pass, and the collapsed rocks were used as obstacles, the floods could be forced to redirect.

But this thing is too scary, and the operation is not good, let alone blowing up mountains, people will be blown away, and there are no demolition soldiers in this world.

Something was wrong with Xiao Linglong's eyes, and Lu Yuan and Xiao Xuance also looked at Zhao Kang in surprise.Why do you listen to what this county magistrate means? He seems to be able to really change the course of the torrent!
Immediately, Her Majesty the Empress lost her temper and asked tentatively: "Is there anything you can do?"

"How is this possible! I'm not a god, how can I do anything about it? Boss Xiao is joking, eat vegetables, eat vegetables..."

Xiao Linglong didn't give up and asked again. Zhao Kang frowned slightly and felt suspicious: "Boss Xiao cares so much about the people of Jiangzhou, isn't it just for business matters?"

The empress subconsciously clenched her fists, smiled awkwardly, rolled her eyes, and began to tell lies. She looked at Zhao Kang mysteriously and said, "My lord, you don't know something. Our Xiao family has some relationship with the imperial court."

"That's it." Zhao Kang suddenly realized.

Xiao Linglong continued: "The imperial minister sent by the imperial court to provide relief this time happened to have a close relationship with our Xiao family. The people above said that if anyone can solve the flood disaster, the imperial court will give generous rewards."

"So you want to earn this reward?" Zhao Kang understood.

Xiao Linglong hurriedly said: "Don't worry, my lord, if you can find a way, we can share this reward equally. When the time comes, my lord may be promoted to the third level because of this."

"Ha ha……"

I just want to be a local emperor and be promoted to some bullshit official position.

Zhao Kang laughed twice: "Let's forget it. It's good for me to just eat and die in Yuanjiang County. Besides, I'm not that capable!"

Xiao Linglong was almost pissed to death by this guy who refused to take any advantage of others. This bastard was unmotivated and had no future!
From Zhao Kang's words, she was basically sure that he must have a solution, but she just didn't say it!The whole person was at his wits' end.

The meal was not a pleasant one. Zhao Kang left quickly. Xiao Linglong was full of depression. At this moment, she heard the sound of the plate clattering again. She turned around and saw her brother picking up the plate and putting it in her bowl. Inside.

He immediately yelled angrily: "Eat, eat, eat, you know how to eat, are you a pig!"

Xiao Xuance felt aggrieved and slowly put down the plate. If you are angry, you can't take it out on me. I didn't offend you!

Checked out.

The three of them returned to the inn. Her Majesty the Empress noticed something that didn't please her. She also thought of Zhao Kang's words before and immediately made up her mind.

"Luyuan, you are optimistic about Xuance. I have to go find Zhao Kang again."

Green Yuan: "Your Majesty, do you want it?"

"This bastard obviously has a solution, but I don't know what he is worried about. I'm going to test it out and see if I can dispel his concerns. Xuance, stay in the inn honestly and don't cause any trouble for me!"

Xiao Linglong: "I can't spare you if you ruin my big event."

"I know, sister, I will definitely not cause any trouble for you."

Xiao Xuance rolled his eyes, went back to the room, took out the Young A'kang and Daqian Goddess records he bought earlier from his arms, opened them and read them.

I don't know how to drop it.

His Highness the Prince's breathing became heavy as he watched, his face flushed, and he walked to the bed involuntarily.

(End of this chapter)