Han Shizu

Chapter 587
In the winter of the fifth year of Qianyou, the cold wave was more active than in previous years, and the snow fell earlier. The rain and snow fell in and out of Kaifeng, covering the city of Tokyo with a gorgeous white gauze.Due to the rain and snow, the major urban construction projects in the east and west cities have been suspended, and most of the recruited civilians have been sent back to rest for the winter.

In the city, most of the time, tranquility is the main theme of the atmosphere, and the subjects enjoy the rare peace of the year.In the Duke's Mansion, the black-faced uncle Murong Yanchao was listening to the report of the city construction bureaucrats.

"This sky doesn't have eyes, it's just cold and rainy, it's raining and snowing, it's bad for me!" A pair of big hands were glowing red under the charcoal fire, and Murong Yanchao cursed: "If there is no such charcoal to keep warm , Winter is hard!"

"This is the charcoal sent by He Fuyin." The steward who was waiting seemed to have taken advantage of it, and took the opportunity to say.

"Heh! What is this surname, but he knows how to be a man! I heard that this man, every cold winter, buys high-quality charcoal from outside Beijing, and sends it to high officials and nobles?" Murong Yanchao asked.

The steward replied: "Exactly! This is the first time for the family!"

Murong Yanchao smiled: "This guy is trying to bribe me! This time I donated a lot of money, and I did my job with all my heart, but if it got to the ears of the emperor, I will be blamed again!"

"Little one, have you returned the charcoal?" The steward's face changed slightly, and he asked for instructions.

"Use it all, and then return it, wouldn't it attract more attention! That's all, let's do it!" Murong Yanchao ordered: "But tell He Fuyin, this time the city construction, the things he participated in, please be more careful. If something goes wrong, I can't spare him!"

"Yes!"

After giving the order, Murong Yanchao rubbed his hands and looked at the official, and said, "Where did you just say? You continue!"

"Yes!" The subordinate bowed and said: "If you want to start the project again, you should wait until the beginning of spring and the weather will warm up!"

"No, after March [-]th, before the beginning of spring, you have to move for me! In this way, I am already sympathetic to the people!" Murong Yanchao said forcefully.

"The officials who steal money and sell official materials have all been captured, and they will be judged and convicted by the Kaifeng government!" The official said again.

Hearing this, Murong Yanchao immediately said: "For such moths and scum, the crime is unforgivable. Let the judge give me a severe punishment, and let the officials in charge of the office be more vigilant to me."

"Also, even though the project is stopped, I will take good care of the materials prepared outside the city and the money and food accumulated. I have to check the books from time to time! If such things happen again, don't blame me for being cruel! Your Majesty If you entrust me with the construction of the city, you must repair the city for me, and whoever ruins my work, I will make him regret it, and regret it!"

As he said that, Murong Yanchao couldn't help muttering: "When have I ever been so clean and honest! These thieves, dare to do this, they are looking for death!"

"The resettlement houses outside the city have all been built!" Murong Yanchao asked.

"Mr. Fufu, a total of [-] homes have been built before and after, enough to accommodate [-] households! The second batch has been selected and is [-] miles south of Kaifeng City, to be built!" said the official.

"En!" Nodding his head slightly, Murong Yanchao asked, "Have you notified all the households in the city that need to demolish their houses and relocate?"

"The government office has issued a notice, but"

"But what?"

"Many households facing the street seem unwilling to relocate!"

"Hmph!" Murong Yanchao snorted coldly immediately: "The overhaul of the city and the reconstruction of the market are the imperial government's policy. How can we allow those small people to rebel? The government has built a courtyard outside the city for temporary resettlement, and there will be compensation in the future. It's benevolence and righteousness, so what to do? I see, these untouchables have too much selfish desires and don't know the king's law!"

"Your Majesty, calm down!" said the subordinate official, "Your people may miss their families, but it is difficult to know the general situation. However, there are soldiers and servants in the government. When things come to an end, they have to move. However, many officials are involved."

Hearing his words, Murong Yanchao felt relieved, and said with a bit of gangster air: "The Son of Heaven is a nobleman, if you don't handle the ordinary people in the city well, you will have a little trouble. As for the officials, it's easy to deal with." , Those who eat the king's salary, dare to hinder the city's plan? I want to see, who doesn't want his official position!"

Hearing what Murong Yanchao said, the subordinate officials had to admit that there was some truth to it.At the same time, I couldn't help but sigh in my heart, working under such a high-status, strong-backed dignitary, the troubles would indeed be much less, and I would have confidence.Although Murong Yanchao is vulgar, in many cases, he is quite useful.

"By the way!" Thinking of something, Murong Yanchao's black face showed anger: "Where are those merchants who broke the contract, how are they arrested?"

"There is news from the Xuzhou Mansion that one of them fled back to his hometown, concealed his family's wealth, and led his family to move to the mountains and forests to hide. The government investigated him. Now he has been captured by Xuzhou officers and detained in Tokyo for questioning!"

"Hehe! These merchants are greedy for money and profit. They have accumulated so much money, food and wealth, but they are not willing to allocate it for the court. How dare they break their promises and run away! Can they escape? These people should confiscate their homes and lose their properties!" Murong Yan Chao's mouth was full of hatred.

In this world, people who are short-sighted and greedy for profit have never been missing.Previously, the Kaifeng government raised money and food for city repairs, and merchants were invited to pledge donations. Afterwards, most of them tried their best to raise money and donated according to the book.Even if there is a slight deficiency, he took the initiative to report it to delay the time, and Murong Yanchao also agreed.

However, there were three merchants, whether they had made an appointment or not, went to the property, and fled Tokyo under the guise of raising funds, hiding with their money.Such a selfish and unwise move naturally aroused Murong Yanchao's fury, it was a shame for his uncle Murong, it was a crime that cannot be punished.

Afterwards, Murong Yanchao issued a government order to approve the arrest, and assisted in spreading it to the local area.But these people, of course, were prepared and moved quickly.

"Where are those two from Hebei?" Murong Yanchao asked again.

Shaking his head, he replied, "There is no news yet? However, in the whole world, is it possible that the king's land, who supports the old and the young, brings a lot of wealth, how can he live forever! In his hometown, prefecture and county, there are arrest notices and high rewards , given time, there will be results!"

Although he was a little unhappy about the result, Murong Yanchao suppressed his anger and said in a whimpering voice: "These people don't know the current affairs. Originally, they only received a small amount of money and food, and the imperial court would not treat them badly. Now, since Take the trouble and hide it among the people, and if you lose it, you will lose all your family property. It just so happens that money and food are needed to build the city!

Let people monitor and investigate the clans in Ershang Township, Hebei Province, and reward high-ranking officials. I think there will be some gains! "

"Yes!"

"These profiteers really spoil my mood." Apparently, Murong Yanchao couldn't help being angry when he mentioned it.

"Let's organize all these matters into a document, and when I enter the palace, I should report to the emperor!" Murong Yanchao yawned, leaned on the incense burner again, and at the same time ordered: "If there is nothing else, you should step back first." !"

After bowing his hands and saluting, the subordinate official showed a look of hesitation on his face, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, there is one more thing, I don't know if I should say it or not!"

"What should I say or not!" Murong Yanchao said casually, "You have already opened your mouth, so there is nothing to say!"

The subordinate official said: "The lower officials also occasionally heard that Mr. Chang, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, took advantage of his power to receive benefits and facilitated people in urban construction affairs."

Hearing the news, Murong Yanchao frowned, and couldn't help cursing: "Chang Si, a greedy old man, donated [-] coins, and he was not happy! This is thinking of a way to make up for the loss!"

"However, this matter is still a rumor and has not yet been confirmed!" The official added.

"What kind of rumors? I don't think this matter can be faked. I don't know about the old man Changsi? He is greedy for money and stingy. Why was he transferred back to Tokyo to seize Luzhou Jiedu? He is old and still doesn't know his self-respect. !" Murong Yanchao said disdainfully.

"Your Majesty is wise!" After licking a word, he asked, "Dare to ask your Majesty how to deal with this matter?"

After thinking about it for a while, Murong Yanchao ordered: "Send someone to watch this matter first, investigate the situation clearly, keep the evidence, and how to deal with it, I have to think about it again!"

"Yes!"

If according to Murong Yanchao's temperament, Chang Si dared to enrich his own pockets under his nose, and use the public to seek personal gain, especially in the rare and innocent situation of his Murong Mansion Lord, he would have to call the door and take the old man Chang Si's hand. Clothes asked him.

However, the current Murong Yanchao has indeed restrained his personality a lot, and he thinks more about things.For the old generals and ministers of Hedong, there is an extra layer of consideration, but he will never be allowed to spoil other major events and defeat his political achievements.

(End of this chapter)