The Red Mansions

Chapter 627

Chapter 627 Governor Xingyuan Stationed on the River Embankment of Festival for more than half a month...

After Jia Heng held a meeting in Xuzhou, he immediately returned to Guide Mansion, and then stationed Governor Xingyuan at the river embankment in Yucheng County, Xiao County and other places of Guide Mansion. He personally carried the earth and rocks with the guards in brocade clothes, which naturally caused an uproar from Henan officials and the generals of the Beijing camp.

The third-class uncle of the dignified man, who is of great honor and honor, went to work on the embankment himself. Naturally, some generals of the Beijing camp were not idle, and they all went to work on the embankment one after another. However, the river workers who had to work day and night for a short construction period had no resentment left. .

And in half a month, the entire northern provinces of the Han Dynasty have experienced heavy rain one after another. This heavy rain has affected Shandong, most of Shanxi, and the entire territory of Henan, making the drought in the north finally relieved before the autumn planting. However, the places where water and water conservancy were built and excavated to store water and canals were more beneficial, and some water was stored for emergencies.

As for the embankments in Yucheng County and Xiao County, they are also due to be completed today.

The rain stopped today, and the weather was gloomy. Jia Heng, Henan Fanjian and the officials of the Hedao Yamen, accompanied by Ju Changnian, the magistrate of Xuzhou, and Hu Chong, the magistrate of Xiaoxian County, inspected the embankment.

At this moment, everyone was standing on the embankment in Xiao County, looking at the surging Yellow River. They could clearly see the water surface rising sharply, and the river was rushing, but the river flood had not yet formed. During the flood season, the Yellow River mostly breaks and diverts in Huaibei, which is erratic.

Jia Heng's eyes skipped the Yellow River, and turned to look in the direction of Huai'an.

"My lord." At this moment, several generals came running from a distance.

They are all generals from the Beijing camp, as well as several generals and guerrilla generals from the Guoyong camp.

Shan Ming, the former general of the Guoyong Battalion who led the cavalry to Shandong, also returned, and then devoted himself to repairing the embankment.

"Army" Jia Heng glanced at the familiar faces of the generals, and said: "You have worked hard in Henan for a few months. The feudal secretary has prepared wine and meat to reward the brothers. Take a good rest for two days and go back home in sections. Germany is stationed."

"Yes." All the generals answered in unison, loud and clear.

Some infantry generals did not fight before. Although they are tired of building embankments, they are not in danger of casualties.

"The halls of the river platform and the banks of the flood should be stationed on the river embankment to support them at any time. This section of the river embankment should not make any mistakes. The relevant men are all stationed on the river embankment, ready to guard against the river flood!" Jia Heng looked away. , Turning to the Hedao Yamen behind him, and the officials of the Henan Fan and Regulatory Departments solemnly exhorted.

A group of river officials said yes.

After half a month of working in the river, through the word of mouth of 10,000+ soldiers and civilians, and river workers, the reputation of Yongning Bo living on the river embankment has spread throughout Henan.

"The people in the villages near the embankment in Xiaoxian County should be evacuated to a higher place immediately." Jia Heng turned to look at the prefect of Xuzhou who governed Xiaoxian County and Dangshan County, and said in a deep voice.

Even though Jia Heng was not the immediate boss, Ju Changnian, the magistrate of Xuzhou, did not dare to be negligent, and quickly cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Uncle Yongning, the state government has already persuaded and evacuated the people with Xiao County, even if there is a danger, it will not affect the people in Yanhe Township."

Jia Heng nodded, looked at the officials, and said encouragingly: "Everyone has worked hard, go back to the county office today, finish your meals, and last for another month at most. After this summer flood, the rain will pass and the sky will clear. "

This time, with Xuzhou as the boundary, the two yamen governed each section. In fact, the area that needs to be taken care of on his side is longer. Of course, it is not easy on the Nanhehetai side.

A group of officials also bowed their hands and said yes, and they all secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Uncle Yongning was here, and they couldn't stay in the county office during this period of time, so they had to build a grass shed on the river bank, and their bodies were almost moldy.

At this moment, a school captain in Jinyi hurried over from a distance, stood still, clasped his fists and said: "The governor, Shenjing is here to report, the imperial envoy, the cabinet scholar, and the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment Mr. Zhao Ge have arrived at the Xiaoxian Posthouse. There is an oral order from the sage to the governor."

After this period of time, Zhao Mo, Shangshu of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs, left the capital and sat in Nanhe, Qingjiangpu, and happened to arrive in Xiao County today.

Jia Heng pondered for a moment, looked at the officials, and said, "Everyone, go back to the county government office and welcome the imperial envoys from the imperial court."

At this moment, in Xiao County, in the posthouse

The rainwater accumulated on the ridge of the roof dripped into a black water tank along the eaves, making a "click", "click" sound, which undoubtedly seemed more secluded in this drowsy afternoon.

In the wing room, under the slightly yellowed mosquito net, Zhao Mo, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, was wearing a regular shirt, holding a candle, flipping through a book in his hand, listening to the voices outside, looking up at the sky outside the window, feeling drowsy, Even the trees planted in the courtyard of the station are green and lush.

"A long drought turns into rain, and a long drought turns into rain." Zhao Mo murmured with worried eyes.

This way, after passing the river embankment, he inspected the river embankment in the lower Henan province. The embankment saw signs of repairs and reinforcements, which showed that Yongningbo had already made preparations.

But this heavy rain obviously not only affected the Yellow River, but also Qingjiangpu and other places. If it floods together and ignores the other, it will be a big trouble.

This cabinet minister who was once the chief envoy in Jiangzuo knew the landform characteristics of Jianghuai better than anyone else.

At this moment, a long follower called from the hall through the curtain: "My lord, Uncle Yongning has arrived at the Xiaoxian county government office."

"Prepare the carriage. After I change clothes, I will go to the county government office." Zhao Mo didn't have any questions about whether anyone would be welcome or not. He put down the book in his hand and went to change into the official uniform while talking.

In the Xiaoxian county government office, Jia Heng sat behind the table in the lobby, holding an atlas in his hand, which was a map of the waters of the Yellow River in Henan.

In the Kaifeng-Xuzhou section of the Yellow River, there are actually only three dangerous places at present. One is Kaifeng. Needless to say, the river hangs above the ground.The second is Guide Mansion, and the third is Xiao County. Although the embankment has been repaired, no one can say how much it can be used in the face of natural disasters.

In the event of a breach of the embankment, it is necessary to release the flood in time to protect the big city.

Seeing Jia Heng frowning, the gatekeeper said: "Your Excellency, there is no need to worry. Although the river is abundant this year, the embankments have been reinforced now, so there shouldn't be any problems."

Jia Heng put down the map booklet in his hand, looked deeply, and said: "I have done everything that should be done, and the rest is up to God's will."

Xu Kai, who was sitting not far away, looked at the boy with complicated thoughts.

For the past half month, he has seen it all. This Uncle Yongning lived on the embankment and kept summoning the generals of the Beijing camp to boost the morale of the army. He even personally accompanied the soldiers to carry soil and rocks for several days in a row .

Although this move is suspected of manipulating one's wrists, being able to take the lead in setting an example and leading the way, can be regarded as a military assistant of a great man.

Sitting not far away, Feng Lian, the chief envoy of Henan Province, also felt a little grateful.

It is not uncommon for martial arts capable of fighting, but it is somewhat rare for such martial arts to be able to understand political affairs. As long as this kind of person is cautious, he can survive several dynasties without falling.

"My lord, Zhao Ge is getting old." Just as Xu Kai was thinking about it, a guard in brocade clothes entered the official hall, stood still, and reported to Jia Heng.

"Follow me to welcome you." Jia Heng said with a serious face, and led the crowd out of the county government office to meet Zhao Mo.

The weather was gloomy at the moment, and there was still drizzle in the air. All the officials stood at the gate of the county government office, looking at Zhao Mo who was coming in a carriage.

"I have seen the imperial envoy, and I respectfully welcome Sheng'an." Jia Heng cupped his hands towards Zhao Mo and said.

The officials behind him bowed and saluted in unison.

Jia Heng is no stranger to Zhao Mo, and had confrontations before, but in front of the local officials, they each do their own errands, and they will not put the dispute on the surface.

Zhao Mo glanced over a group of officials, his eyes stayed on the young man, and he said loudly: "Sheng Gong'an, the Holy Lord ordered that Yongning Bo sit in Henan, coordinate the affairs of the river east flood control, strictly prepare for the summer flood, if there is any danger, promptly Report to Shenjing."

It's just a routine oral order, which means that I know you are in Henan, and I'm watching what you do.

"I obey the decree." Jia Heng received the decree, looked calmly at Zhao Mo who was not far away, stretched out his hand to invite him and said, "Old Zhao Ge, please come inside."

Zhao Mo nodded, without saying much, and entered the official hall surrounded by a group of officials.

Seats were divided into two sides, because Jia Heng is a super-rank martial artist, and Zhao Mo is an imperial envoy and a cabinet minister, it is difficult to say which of the two has a higher official position, and both sit equally.

"Master Zhao came just in time. The embankment in Xiao County was completed today." Jia Heng broke the silence and said.

"I went all the way up and inspected the river embankment at the crossing of Henan Province. It looks like a good thing. I just heard that it was built. I don't know if it can stop the flood?" Zhao Mo pondered for a moment and asked directly.

Jia Heng said: "No one can say this, I can only do my best and obey the destiny."

He really can't say that, he won't jump into this pit.

He said in the previous sentence that there is no danger, and Zhao Mo went to the imperial court with his backhand. Yongning Bo said...

Defenses can not do without.

Zhao Mo's expression froze, and he said, "Uncle Yongning, Henan is fixed, Li Shu is at peace, if there is another Yellow River breach, I don't know how many troubles will be caused. Uncle Yongning is the main city of the country, so it is more important."

Jia Heng's face was changed, and he said: "I am the governor of Henan Military and Political Affairs, and I will do my best."

"How's the situation at Nanhe?" Zhao Mo asked.

"I mentioned to Gao Bin, governor of Nanhe, that the two yamen are fighting against floods together. There has been a ventilation. In case of dangerous workers, the two sides have notified each other to help each other. Now Mr. Zhao Ge has to go out of Beijing to sit in Nanhe and coordinate with the people. The Nanhe side is even more powerful. .” Jia Heng said.

As a matter of fact, he had made unannounced visits by people from Jinyi Mansion in the past few days to find out some of the situation in Nanhe.

The river embankment has been repaired, but whether it can withstand the flood and how much flood it can withstand can only be said to be inconclusive.

I am afraid that the flood will not talk about politics and ignore the overall situation.

Zhao Mo nodded, and said solemnly: "This time, His Majesty attaches great importance to the flood. Tomorrow, the pavilion will go to Qingjiangpu to sit in town and inspect the embankment. If there is any dangerous work, the two yamen must ventilate in time."

After the two parties exchanged pleasantries, Zhao Mo didn't stay in the county government office for long, he took a rest at the post house, and set off for Qingjiangpu, Huaian non-stop the next day.

Jia Heng arranged for people to stay behind in Xiao County, and then ordered He Ding to follow the river section to monitor the changes in the warning water level according to the hall and flood. Sitting on the embankment in person.

In fact, the embankment of Kaifeng Mansion is more important than Guide Mansion and Xiao County, because Kaifeng Mansion is affected by a wider range.

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Luoyang City, Princess Palace

In the backyard, in the misty rain and fog, the sound of qin music came from a courtyard in the back house, drifting across the courtyard, but there was a bit of resentment and boredom in the melody.

Princess Jinyang sat behind a guzheng, slender fingers hooked up a string, stopped immediately, looked at the girl who was reading the mansion newspaper not far away, and said: "You have been reading the mansion newspaper for the past two days. What's new?"

Since Jia Heng went to Guide Mansion to now, more than half a month has passed in a blink of an eye, and in this half a month, there are only a few letters sent by someone, expressing his lovesickness.

Princess Xianning looked at the mansion newspaper in her hand, Yingxiu's slender eyebrows frowned slightly, and she said intently: "Today's Dahe newspaper said that the embankment in Xiao County is about to be completed, and it will only be in these two days, sir. came back."

"Oh, what did the above say?" Princess Jinyang got up from her seat, walked in, stretched out her slender hand, and took the residence newspaper in the girl's hand with a "swipe", and then walked to the window with graceful steps. Looking forward, looking down.

Princess Xianning raised her bright eyes under her willow-leaf slender eyebrows, looked at the graceful figure of the beauty, curled her lips, and said in a Qingyue voice with a little coquettishness that is rarely seen: "Auntie, I haven't finished watching it yet."

When the husband is not at home, the aunt knows to bully her.

"I'll look at you after I've finished watching you." The Princess Jinyang said casually, she was focused on that graceful and gorgeous face, and after a while, her plump and moist red lips parted lightly, and her voice was like big pearls and small pearls falling into jade. Pan said: "The governor has been stationed on the Jiehe embankment for more than half a month. Uncle Yongning did not avoid hardships and dangers, moved earth and rocks, and repaired the embankment. The government is united, and the army and the people are united..."

Princess Xianning's bright eyes were shining brightly, her mood was inexplicable.

Princess Jinyang said softly: After the embankment is repaired, he will still stay in Kaifeng Mansion, and probably won't return to Luoyang. Speaking of which, it has been raining intermittently for almost a month. "

Princess Xianning was silent for a moment, then suddenly said: "Auntie, I want to go to Kaifeng Mansion."

The eldest princess Jinyang glanced at Princess Xianning, her gaze condensed on the charming charm unconsciously revealed in the corners of her brows and eyes, and said with a light smile: "We haven't parted for a few days, so you can't sit still?"

It is obvious that he is not a person, but some women are as good as they are. Also, according to what he said, the place where they can't stop is outside. He serves people, and it is really unforgettable, with a glib tongue and a sweet tongue.

Princess Xianning came behind Princess Jinyang and squeezed the beauty's shoulders. The young girl's face was greasy, with a slight smile on her icy skin, and she said in a low voice, "Auntie, why don't we go to Kaifeng Mansion?" wait?"

Before Jia Heng left, he repeatedly told Xianning to listen to Princess Jinyang and not to act without authorization, and Xia Houying also watched Princess Xianning.

"Before he left, he said that we need to stay on the embankment for a long time, so it's not easy for us to go there and cause trouble. However, now that the embankment has been repaired, we can go to Kaifeng Mansion together and wait for him there." Jin Princess Yang thought for a while and said softly.

She was in Henan, if it wasn't for the Song County Gold Mine incident, she should have returned to Beijing after handing over the silver.

Princess Xianning was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "Then aunt, I'll go back and clean up."

"Well, let's go, I will also go to see Chanyue and the others. The girls are all obsessed with mahjong these days." Princess Jinyang stretched lazily, got up, and went out. He got out of the wing room, called Shang Lianxue, and headed towards the backyard.

At this moment, in the courtyard where Yuanchun lived in the backyard, in the wing room, candles were lit, and Yingying, swallows and swallows were shining brightly and beautifully.

Yuanchun is with Xiangyun, Tanchun, and Xiaojunzhu four people are sitting around a table, playing mahjong, even Xiangyun, who is usually playful, is a little absent-minded at the moment.

In the past few days, it's been raining outside, and it's inconvenient to travel, so a few people didn't go out to play much.

Xiren, Baoqin, Jin Chuan, Shishu, Cuimo, Cuilu and the maidservants of the little princess were at the side, serving tea and snacks.

Xiangyun's big red dress with maple leaf pattern, with one hand resting on her cheeks and the other holding a mahjong piece, she said in a low mood: "It's been raining for several days, I don't know what's going on with Brother Heng."

It's been a long time since I heard Brother Heng tell stories, and now I can't sleep well at night.

Yuanchun took the grapes that Xiren handed over, picked one up, and asked Xiren to distribute it to several little girls. He looked at Xiangyun with gentle eyes and a peaceful smile on his plump and smooth face, and said: " Didn’t the letter just come the day before yesterday? It also told you that it’s raining, so you can’t ride a horse anymore, so you won’t fall down.”

A woman over the age of double ten, wearing a goose-yellow long dress, is gentle, serene, luxuriant and glamorous. Even though she conceals it with girly makeup, there is a lazy and mature charm of a young woman flowing silently between her gestures and gestures. Especially In summer, clothes are generally thin, but this young girl has a plump figure, like a peony with petals as big as a jade plate.

After it was developed and treated, there was a large area of ​​plump skin under the collarbone, dazzling white, and the Jade Tiger Necklace, after Jia Heng's "sliding shovel" countless times, almost opened the gate and roared into the forest.

Tanchun sighed softly, with worry in Yingli's eyes, said: "Brother Heng is repairing the river on the embankment, and we can't help."

"Mr. Xiao Jia should be back by now." Li Chanyue said suddenly.

Several people looked at Li Chanyue in unison, but looked at the girl with gloomy brows and eyes like misty mist, and said quickly: "I heard from my cousin that there is a river on the embankment of Xiao County. The dyke is almost done."

Yuan Chun said softly: "He is supervising the repair of the embankment in Henan, and he should be back when the embankment is repaired."

Xi Ren watched the few people talking, his beautiful black and white eyes rolled, and a shrewd light flashed across them.

Although the current state is good, there is no need to be careful with her, but the future is somewhat uncertain, what will she do in the future?

Just as the few people were talking in low voices, they suddenly heard the salutes of the nuns and female officials outside, "Your Highness."

The few people who were playing mahjong were all taken aback for a moment. They stood up and looked at the beautiful woman in the cloud piled green bun. She was dressed in gorgeous clothes and walked gracefully. They felt that the whole wing room was bright and shining.

"Your Highness."

Princess Jinyang nodded her head, curled her eyelashes, and glanced at the mahjong pieces on the square table with eyes painted with eyeshadow.

As for these things, she doesn't like to play them very much anyway, but Qin's loves to play dominoes and mahjong after hearing that.

She didn't want to be playing mahjong while Xianning was having a fight with that person, not knowing what the world was like.

Facing everyone's eyes, Princess Jinyang smiled sweetly, and said softly: "The embankment is about to be repaired, and the House of Internal Affairs still has some account books that need to be written off with the Henan feudal officials. Clean it up, and let's go to Kaifeng Mansion."

As soon as this remark came out, Yuan Chun, Tan Chun, and Xiang Yun were stunned for a moment, and then they all showed joy.

"It's good to go to Kaifeng Mansion, I also want to go to Kaifeng." Xiangyun said happily.

Li Chanyue's eyebrows and eyes curved into crescent moons, her mood couldn't help brightening up, she reached out to pick up the grapes on the side plate, put one in her mouth, it was sweet and delicious.

(End of this chapter)