Han Shizu

Chapter 1601 Inspection
Accompanied by Liu Yongzhen and several staff members, Liu Xu boarded the city of Aolai and walked among the city walls that had obviously been cleaned and tidied up.

In order to meet King Qin's inspection, Liu Yongzhen felt as if he was facing a formidable enemy, so he tossed Aolai City all over, and carried out a sanitation and cleaning activity inside and outside the city.

Some old buildings in the city originally left by the Khitan and Orimi people were all demolished because they were unsightly.At the same time, the efforts to clean up the law and order were stepped up, and the guards in the city were also dispatched to drive away some aborigines who had moved around.

Stern admonitions were also given to the people under the rule, asking them to behave themselves, especially those who were still panning for gold at the bottom of the Heishui River, and they were also given extremely severe warnings. After all, those gold diggers can be said to be the most restless people.

After making a series of thorough and proper preparations, he felt a little relieved, but when Qin Wang Liu Xu arrived, he still couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.Especially when he was walking around the city with Liu Xu, Liu Xu was always silent and didn't say a word. Such a performance of the superior often easily brought pressure to the subordinates.

The entire city of Aolai is built of clay. Due to technical reasons, it looks very rough. Even after repairs, it still highlights a simple style.

The city is very small. Standing at the top of the city, you can see everything inside and outside the city. The only places worth inspecting in the city are probably the long street that leads directly from north to south, and Liu Yongzhen's town general's mansion.

Standing in front of the low female wall and looking out, the Yazi River is lying across the field, galloping eastward like a horse.On the river, there are several fishing boats and fishermen fishing.

The scenery on both sides of the strait is filled with deep greenery, and the cool wind blows through the primitive and desolate wilderness, giving people a mysterious and deep feeling.

After a long time, when Liu Yongzhen couldn't bear to speak probing words, Liu Xu looked out of the city and said softly, "Aolai City is not bad. Although the city is small, it is quiet and peaceful."

Seeing that Liu Xu finally spoke up, Liu Yongzhen hurriedly said, "It's all under His Highness's governance, so there is such peace!"

Hearing this, Liu Xu smiled faintly: "It's you Liu Yongzhen who rule this city, this is the first time I've set foot here!"

Liu Yongzhen said: "It's a great honor for Your Highness to come here, and I just need His Highness' guidance!"

Liu Xu was noncommittal, and asked instead: "How many people are there in the Aolai area?"

Regarding matters within his duties, Liu Yongzhen prepared his homework in advance, and almost without thinking, he replied: "His Royal Highness, there are 1384 people in the register!"

"On the register? What about the ones not on the register?" Liu Xu turned his head to look at Liu Yongzhen.

Liu Yongzhen suddenly fell into embarrassment, hesitated, and replied: "There are probably one or two thousand people!"

"One 2000 people? This number is not accurate at all!" Liu Xu said.

"This is the fault of the lower officials. The statistics will be repeated in another day, and all the people in Aolai will be put under governance!" Liu Yongzhen expressed his tact.

Liu Xu finally nodded, pondered for a while, and said just now: "The security of Anton has always been a big problem, not only the barbarians intrude, but also the people in Huanei who need to be restrained.

What the government needs to do to govern the people is to find problems and solve them, and problems and troubles rarely come from those good people who abide by the law!
Most of the people who dared to venture into Anton were not those who kept their own rules, but those who dared to gamble and were willing to take risks.In contrast, the registered population is better governed and managed. You also need to provide them with a stable environment so that they can work and earn a living with peace of mind. This is your duty! "

"Your Highness has taught you a lesson. The officials have really benefited a lot. They will definitely follow your instructions to clear up the law and order and benefit the common people!" Liu Yongzhen said.

"The 2000 people you mentioned probably came in recently!" Liu Xu said leisurely.

"Your Highness is really discerning!" Liu Yongzhen: "Since the discovery of gold at the bottom of the Heishui River, the whole of Anton has become a sensation, and the number of people who come to pan for gold is also increasing. I estimate that there will be more in the future. The arrival of all kinds of people has brought some hidden dangers to the local law and order!"

"Don't be afraid of any hidden dangers. Since you have noticed it, you should work hard to solve it! I don't hope that when I come to Aolai City next time, I will just do some superficial work and show it to me. This is not what I want to see. !"

Obviously, Liu Xu also knew something about Liu Yongzhen's preparations for driving.With oppression in his eyes, Liu Xu pointed to the city behind him, and said solemnly: "Since you can create such a stable and harmonious situation for me in a short period of time, it shows that you have enough control over Aolai. Therefore, I hope You can make it more practical!"

"Yes! I understand!" Listening to Liu Xu's words, Liu Yongzhen couldn't help sweating down her spine even though it was autumn.

Liu Xu turned his gaze to the north, raised his finger, and said in a curious tone: "I've heard of black water and gold sand in Suihua. Is it true that the bottom of the river is full of gold sand, as rumored? Can you get a lot of money?"

Speaking of this, Liu Yongzhen shook his head and said cautiously: "Your Highness, the rumors are rumors after all, and they are not fully believed. There is indeed a lot of gold at the bottom of the Blackwater River, but the specific distribution is still unknown, and it is not easy to find it. Fewer than one in ten of the gold diggers pouring in today will actually gain something. If the river is full of gold, then the gold will not be expensive at all!"

"That's right!" Liu Xu nodded, and said with a light smile, "That's the truth. The rumors are not credible, but they are indeed tempting enough! I heard that the commoner who discovered the black water gold can exchange it for a piece of gold from you." Big money!"

Hearing this, Liu Yongzhen couldn't help muttering again, isn't His Highness implying that he took bribes?Uneasy in his heart, but not slow to respond on the face, Liu Yongzhen said cautiously: "That guy's name is Ma Liu. Although he is a commoner, he is a bit smart. After discovering the gold, he secretly searched for it in the river. He is lucky. , let him get more than [-] gold by himself, and later he was suspected of acting suspiciously, so he took the initiative to report the matter to the lower officials."

After Liu Yongzhen finished describing it, Liu Xu couldn't help but said with emotion: "I've also heard the story of a child holding gold and passing through the busy city. In Anton, one person carries fifty gold, so how is it different from a child?
Hearing what he said, this person is really lucky and smart enough. Of course, you Liu Zhenjiang is not an ordinary person. Gold is enough to make people popular and touch people's hearts. thought? "

Hearing this, Liu Yongzhen's heart tightened, and she cupped her hands and said, "I'm not going to hide it from your Highness, how can you not be tempted, but the purpose of coming to Andong is to make meritorious deeds, defend the frontier, and open up borders. For a mere fifty catties of gold, it breaks the rules, and even Lost his head, although the lower officials are dull, they will not do it!"

Liu Xu looked at Liu Yongzhen in a little surprise, smiled again, and said, "Your words are true!"

"The gold stored by the Aolai government in the past few months should be transferred to Suihua as soon as possible! Ask the imperial court for assistance, but you can only point to these yellow and white things!" Liu Xu sighed.

"I understand, I will arrange it as soon as possible!" Liu Yongzhen quickly agreed, but he couldn't help showing a little hesitation on his face.

Seeing the situation, Liu Xu comforted him softly: "Don't worry, Suihua will provide corresponding money, food and supplies!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Liu Yongzhen said with emotion: "Although Aolai City is small, it lacks everything, especially food, rice, oil, salt, wine, tea and common clothes. After a large number of gold diggers poured in, it became even more scarce. Animal husbandry, fishing and hunting are hard to support!"

Liu Xu nodded.

Seeing this, Liu Yongzhen took the initiative and said: "Your Highness, the population of Aolai City is still too small."

Obviously feeling the hint, Liu Xu turned to look at him: "It's really a little bit!"

Liu Yongzhen hit the snake with a stick and said: "I heard that the newly recruited people from the Dudu's Mansion will soon arrive in Suihua!"

"You are eight hundred miles away, so the news is quite well-informed!" Liu Xu said meaningfully: "I will do some orders!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!" Liu Yongzhen immediately beamed with joy.

Liu Xu also smiled, and gave instructions directly: "All the books and files in Aolai City have been taken out, I want to see them, and all subordinate officials and military officials are also called together for consultation, I want to ask questions!"

"Yes!" Liu Yongzhen didn't dare to answer even though she was depressed.

(End of this chapter)