Southland, Changzhou
Changzhou City is regarded as one of the most lively cities in the South. People who usually pass by Changzhou City can hear the bustling movement of human fireworks from a long distance in the city, but this time is different. They are almost at the gate of the city. , There was still silence inside, and there was not much sound.
Li Shu was a talented person who came to Beijing to rush for the exam. He was originally from the capital and went out to study at the beginning of the year. He didn’t expect that this year’s township examination would be suddenly advanced. Therefore, after receiving a letter from his family, he rushed back in a hurry, for fear of missing the time. There was no time to pay attention to other things along the way. At this moment, I was going to Changzhou City to take a rest, only to find that there was martial law at the gate of the city. Not a few people were seen, but there were countless cars and horses with official signs coming and going back and forth.
Li Shu's servant stepped forward to find out the news, and only then learned that a plague had broken out in Changzhou City, and many people had died.
Both the master and servant were shocked, and the officer and soldiers guarding the city said, "You are going to the capital. Didn't you hear any news on the way?"
Li Shu's master servant shook his head awkwardly. At this moment, the sun is already heading west. There are many villages and towns near Changzhou City. But today, in order to reach Changzhou City, the master and servant drove the horse and cart to run wildly. People were tired and the horses were tired. If you want to drive the horse and then find other villages and towns for the night, you are a little bit powerless, afraid that you will be halfway through. It is dark and you can't find the way and stray into the deserted wilderness, which is too dangerous. Many people have been bitten to death by wild animals these days.
The officers and soldiers who guarded the city thought about this level and said: "The plague in the city has been contained. Now the sick people are placed in the west of the city. If the two of them have nowhere to go, they will enter the city and go to the east to find an inn for the time being. Stop." As they spoke, cloth towels smoked with medicine were given to cover their faces.
The servant looked at Li Shu hesitantly. Li Shu was bold enough. After thanking the officers and soldiers, he took the cloth towel and entered the city. He said in his heart: Although there is a plague in the city, the plague is not incurable, and there are various prevention and treatment methods, which is better than sleeping in the countryside.
After Li Shu entered the city with his servants, he realized that everything in the city was much better than he expected. Although the streets were a bit depressed, they did not have the lifeless feeling of depression that he had imagined. There were some shops in the east of the city. When it was open, Li Shu found an inn and opened a room. When Xiao Er was entertaining them in the shop, he asked a few words.
The shop's little second didn't mean to hide, and directly told what happened in the city. It turned out that there was a plague in the city as early as February, but the city governor not only did not manage it, but also blocked the city gates to prevent anyone from going out. Later, he was so conscientious that he would burn all the sick people to death.
When Li Shu's master and servant heard this, they were all taken aback. After they came in, they saw that the situation in this city was not as tragic as they had imagined. They thought that the Changzhou governor was a good official who loved the people. They did not expect that such a thing would have happened.
"What happened later?" Li Shu couldn't help asking.
The shopkeeper sighed, "Guest officer, don’t you know that the city of Changzhou was old and miserable at that time. The small family hid in the house every day. They didn’t dare to drink a lot of water. They looked out from the cracks in the door and paid back from time to time. I can see the tragic situation of the infected family being taken away. Fortunately, fortunately, your majesty today has long been aware of changes in Changzhou City, and sent an imperial commission to arrest the wicked dog official, and ordered it to be sent. Nearby states and counties send food and medicine to the city. These days, there are still doctors coming from all over the world every day!"
The second shopkeeper opened a guest room with a key while talking, and then diligently wiped the table, chair and bench, before continuing: "The girl from the old Zhao family next door is also sick. This medicine for the plague is so expensive that they can't afford it. Fortunately, your Majesty sent someone to deliver medicine, otherwise it would be a pity for a girl like Shuiling."
Li Shu was originally from the capital, but he had heard from his childhood that when he was young and fainted today, he also thought that after taking the imperial examination, he must be a good official and admonish his majesty. But now that he heard such words, he knew that the rumors were wrong.
"More than that!" Dian Xiaoer said again: "The city governor was not a good official, and I don't know how many civilians have been harmed. When I heard that the imperial commissioner came, he copied a lot of evidence of corruption and bribery from his home. Ah! The imperial commissioner said that these money are all anointed by the people. After the plague, anyone who has been wronged and taken money from the yamen will beat the drum and avenge the grievances. Once it is found to be true, the money taken by the assassination will be included. return."
He sighed: "The shopkeeper of our inn was originally a rare rich man in the city. In the early years, he was arbitrarily charged and taken into prison by the governor. In order to get out of the prison, he had to give all his family wealth, leaving only this one. A small inn. I saw the notice posted in the government office that day, but our shopkeeper was so happy that we worshipped God at home and prayed for the plague to pass as soon as possible. He also said that if we can really get back the wealth that was confiscated by the governor in the past, we will Let the villain take care of his house, and give the villain five taels of silver a month."
Speaking of these fifty taels of silver, Xiao Er in the shop narrowed his eyes with joy.
After Dian Xiaoer left, Li Shu walked around the city with his servants, even ignoring his servant’s persuasion, ran to the west of the city and took a long look, and found that Dian Xiaoer did not exaggerate. This is indeed the case. He also deliberately went to the vicinity of the government office. Reading the notice... After coming back, he was deeply moved and stayed up late to write an article praising His Majesty's benevolence.
On the second day, Li Shu got into the carriage in great spirits and rushed to the capital. After he returned to Beijing, he would listen to what he had learned and heard in Changzhou City with his family. At the same time, he made up his mind that he must be named on the gold list and become one of his majesty’s arms. Minister, Kuangfu Sheji Jiangshan!
"Your Majesty, there is news from Changzhou City that the epidemic in the city has stabilized, and the nearby people who have almost rioted are also persuaded to go home. I believe that Changzhou will be able to return to its former prosperity in the near future."
In the royal study room of the imperial palace, Feng Yuan reported.
Although he is nominally only the Shangshu of the Criminal Ministry, in fact his scope of responsibility is much broader than that of a criminal ministry. However, there is currently no suitable candidate to serve as the Shangshu of the Criminal Ministry, so he has been temporarily acting as the Shangshu.
After saying this, Feng Yuan said again: "In addition, Shi Lang Bai has already contacted several well-known merchants in Beijing. In about two days, he will be able to select the emperor merchant who will take care of your majesty's private treasury." The attendant is Bai Zhou. He is now in the Ministry of Households. In the strategy he proposed that day, there was a saying that the status of the merchant was elevated, and the selection of the imperial merchant was one of them.
Hearing this, His Majesty the Emperor, who had only been a little tired, his eyes lit up and said, "That's very good." After he glanced at the sky, he said to Feng Yuan: "It's not early, I'm going back to rest first. "
Feng Yuan said: "But..."
His Majesty the emperor waved his hand and said: "No, but Ai Qing, I am tired today, what's the matter, let's discuss it tomorrow!"
The emperor said so, where could Feng Yuan stop him, he secretly sighed, and said in his heart: in a hurry. He bowed his hands and watched his Majesty leave.
When His Majesty the Emperor sat down to the Feiluan Palace, there were already many stars hanging in the sky. He touched his groaning belly, and calmly said: Don't scream, don't scream, and you will be able to eat after you arrive at Feiluan Palace.
However, it is not obedient.
His Majesty the Emperor is a little worried, he has become more busy recently, and he found that everyone around him has changed. In the past, when he went to the early court, either he ordered a few things and then retreated, or he and the courtiers retreated speechlessly. In short, the early court didn't last long, but now, the courtiers came up one by one, and the early court took longer and longer.
After finally getting through the early dynasty, Prime Minister Lin came to teach him, and the time was delayed again and again, wishing to stuff all the knowledge in his stomach into his mind at once.
Even Feng Yuan has changed. His Majesty the Emperor always thought Feng Yuan was a smart person. Now he thinks that this person is not smart at all, and he doesn't look at him at all. Didn't he see that he was tired and hungry and wanted to rest
How can there be so many things in this country? Batch after batch was processed, it stretched endlessly like a mountain range, but it was endless to see and walk.
His Majesty the emperor is very troubled by this. Hey, I had known that when Mingjun was so tired, I should have abdicated directly.
But as soon as this thought fell, His Majesty the Emperor remembered Ai Concubine's ambition to be a queen mother in the world, and silently suppressed this thought.
Hey, who told me to dote on my concubine? Ai concubine's wish is naturally to be fulfilled. It’s better to love concubine, only love concubine stays true to me and has never changed.
Thinking of this, His Majesty the Emperor felt a little more energetic and his heart warmed up. At this moment, Feiluan Palace arrived.
He looked up expectantly, but found that not only did Aifei not come to greet him, but Feiluan's palace was still dark and there was no light on.
His Majesty the Emperor looked at the two palace guards suspiciously.
Seeing your majesty look over, the two palace men hurriedly knelt to the ground and said respectfully: "Returning to your majesty, the lady went to the mulberry garden to raise silkworms in the morning, and she has not returned yet.
The mulberry garden is a place opened up in the palace to raise silkworms and grow mulberry.
Hearing that Concubine Ai hadn't returned yet, His Majesty the Emperor looked at the pitch-black Feiluan Palace in front of him, and his heart was half cold.
I was wrong, it turns out that my concubine has also changed!
Seeing the emperor's expression on his face, Mr. Gao cautiously asked: "Your Majesty, do you want to drive to the mulberry garden?"
His Majesty the Emperor waved his hand and said angrily: "No! I'm just waiting in Feiluan Palace."
I still have to wait hungry, to make Aifei feel distressed, and see her dare not come home at night!
Thinking like this in his heart, His Majesty the Emperor stepped, flicked his sleeves, and strode into Feiluan Palace.
He didn't notice that the Feiluan Palace was surprisingly quiet.
Pushing open the door of Feiluan Palace, His Majesty is looking for a place to squat, but the dark hall in front of him suddenly shines.
He opened his eyes wide in surprise.
I saw a well-dressed concubine holding a box, standing there looking at him with a smile.
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