I don't want to be a saint

Chapter 99 There Are Still Loans to the Government?

There is a severe drought in Nanping Town!

Hearing this, Guo Yi and Ye Huaiwu couldn't help but glance at each other, they both saw each other's worries.

That side is far away from the Han River, and the small river has stopped flowing. A severe drought is expected.

As for the King of Chu, he had already received the official document from Nanping Town, but he still knew the geographical location of Nanping Town clearly.

"Then dare to ask my father, how far is this place from Nanping Town?"

"Oh!" The old man frowned and thought for a while, "I'm afraid it will take more than 20 miles! When I was young, I drove an ox cart, and it took me half a day!"

As he spoke, he turned his head and looked at the old man who came with him.

"Yeah!" The old man also nodded, and echoed: "It's close! At least twenty miles!"

Guo Yi understood, pointed to the hole in the ground, and said, "If you dig such a deep, three-foot-wide canal and pay thirty Wen a day, will the men in your village do it?"

"Thirty Wen a day?" The old man couldn't believe it, fearing that he had heard it wrong, he asked again.

"Yes. Thirty Wen a day! One knot a day, until we reach Nanping Town."

"Do it! Why don't you do it!" The two old men nodded hurriedly for fear that he would repent.

But Ye Huaiwu was a little unhappy, frowning and asked: "Repay the wages? Why not use hard labor?"

It's not only because of his many years of habit, but also because of the way things are in the world.

"Foreign labor is hard work, and you can do it fast with the money! If you dig to Nanping Town one day earlier, one less person will die of thirst!"

"Hahaha!" The two old men next to him were all amused, and couldn't help giving him a thumbs up: "It's this little brother who sees clearly!"

Yes!

What is needed most now is water and time!

Ye Huaiwu nodded knowingly, cupped his hands to Guo Yi and said, "I've been taught!"

The king of Chu appreciated his actions very much, and said with a smile: "In that case, the construction will start tomorrow, and Mr. Shengshen will be invited to supervise the work."

"No!" Ye Huaiwu shook his head and said, "It's better for you to find a few old officials. I'm going to 'Ling'an County' tomorrow to have a look."

Ling'an County?
The king of Chu is confused, he doesn't understand his intentions, does it involve my shortcomings again!

Guo Yi raised his brows lightly, thought for a moment in his mind, and suddenly pointed to the southeast, asking: "Ling'an County, Bashui? If I remember correctly, the latest major diversion in Bashui seems to be in Southern Tang period, right?"

Haha!

When Ye Huaiwu heard this, he couldn't help laughing happily, and praised sincerely: "Not bad! As expected of Guo Yi, Guo Erlang, who is famous on Jinghu North Road! He really has a lot of knowledge!"

The reason why he knew of Bashui's major diversion was because of the result of hard work in the past month or so.

In order to find a way to deal with the severe drought, he went through the government records of Jiangling Mansion twice from beginning to end.

And the young man in front of him, who was not as weak as the crown, actually thought of his intention based on just a place name.

Such a brilliant young man is the only one I have ever seen in my life!

The two of them sang together very well.The King of Chu was a little ashamed, it's embarrassing!
Fortunately, I am still the comforter of Jinghu North Road...

But Ye Huaiwu ignored him at all, and invited Guo Yi: "Do you want Erlang to go and see with me tomorrow?"

Uh... Guo Yi smiled helplessly, and apologized: "I'm sorry, I don't have time these few days. There are a lot of things in the city waiting for me to arrange!"

He asked Zhuzi to send a letter, and asked Yang Licheng and Yang Lizhi to come over tomorrow, and he had to arrange things for them.

When Ye Huaiwu heard this, he didn't force himself, he smiled and waved his hands and said, "It's okay! Erlang, let's go and do some work first. When I'm free, I'm asking you for advice!"

As soon as he finished his words, the King of Chu continued: "Yes! Erlang is busy, I will accompany Mr. Shengshen to have a look."

Hearing his words, Ye Huaiwu was startled and waved his hands again and again: "No! No! I don't dare to bother you, I can do it myself!"

What a joke!
Your majestic King Chu, who is delicate and expensive, who dares to take you so far except Guo Yi!

"Haha! That's it. It's settled. I just need to bring a few more guards. If the old river channel of Nabashui can be used, we can go directly to the Ling'an County Government to save the trouble!" King Chu couldn't help but make a decision. keynote.

Ye Huaiwu couldn't refuse at all, he could only smile wryly.

But the two old men next to them couldn't understand what they were talking about, and wanted to walk back, Guo Yi hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "You two old men, just now you think that digging the canal is feasible?"

"Okay! Why not?" The two old men stopped and responded with a smile: "There is still some time before the rice is harvested, and the farmers in the village are idle, so why not come here to dig ditches. I can earn a bucket of food!"

"Okay! Then this matter can be settled. Thirty Wen a day, and work will start tomorrow. How many people are there, and how many people are needed. I also invite the two old men to pass the news on their behalf when they go back. Tomorrow morning at three o'clock, after breakfast, Come gather here."

"Very good!" The two old men patted their chests: "Please don't worry, little brother, the old man promises to deliver it!"

The King of Chu watched the two old men turn and leave, and said to Guo Yi with a wry smile: "If one or two hundred people come, thirty Wen a day is not a small amount."

Guo Yi understood what he meant, it was nothing more than a word, there is no money in the treasury...

But he waved his hand proudly: "I have money! If I can't, I will pay it first. When there is money in the treasury, I will pay it back."

In order to complete the task, he also worked hard.

Of course, if money can be used to buy power, then the money is not wasted.

Besides, when the contractors of later generations contract projects, don't they all advance the money first?
There are even many people who jump off the building after paying compensation.Do not care.

He is equivalent to contracting the project and paying for the project.

But the King of Chu and Ye Huaiwu were dumbfounded. It was the first time they saw this kind of operation after being so old and serving as officials for so many years.

There are still people who advance money to the government? !
Good guy!
You have more money than the government!

Guo Yi, on the other hand, shrugged his shoulders indifferently, and looked at the setting sun: "Let's go, it's getting late, let's go back."

Soon, a group of six riders returned to Jiangling City along the banks of the Han River.After entering the city, it was almost evening, and saying goodbye to Ye Huaiwu, the king of Chu took him back to the palace directly.

The mansion has five front and rear entrances, with east and west courtyards, a pavilion with small bridges and flowing water in the center, and a spacious back garden full of flowers.

It is much bigger than their Guo family's mansion in Beijing, it is simply incomparable.

This was the first time he had seen such a bright and luxurious courtyard in his two lifetimes.

Except for the Forbidden City, which became the Forbidden City.

If there is no guide, you can get lost to grandma's house.

"My lord!"

"My lord!"

All the servants passing by along the way stopped and bowed to salute.

The King of Chu led him straight through the exquisite gardens of small bridges and flowing water, pavilions and pavilions, and came to the third courtyard.

(End of this chapter)