Chapter 476 Leaving Yizhou
Ten days later.
Yizhou, Hegu County, County Government Office.
An imperial edict was sent to the county government office.
Wei Qing and Chang Yu received the imperial edict together.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor declares... that the construction of a canal will benefit future generations. I have given it much thought and agree to its construction... Appoint Chang Yu as the River Embankment Umpire to oversee its construction... I decree this."
The content of the imperial edict was very clear, which was to agree to the construction of the canal and put Chang Yu in charge of the construction of the canal.
After the imperial edict was read, Chang Yu knelt on the ground, took the edict, and did not stand up for a long time.
Did the emperor really agree to build the canal?!
To him, this was like a dream.
After a long time, the minister who delivered the imperial edict had left, but Chang Yu was still kneeling.
"Mr. Chang, please get up." Wei Qing said.
Wei Qing said this and was about to help Chang Yu.
Chang Yu was a little flattered. He was not worthy of being supported by the imperial envoy, so he quickly stood up.
His eyes were red as he looked at Wei Qing.
During this month, his life changed dramatically, from a member of the Chang family who was distrusted and hated by everyone to a river embankment envoy appointed by the emperor himself.
All this is due to the help of two noble people, the Imperial Envoy and his wife.
A month ago, I was saved by my wife, who trusted me and recommended me to His Excellency. His Excellency also trusted me and asked me to control the flood. After seeing success in controlling the flood, he petitioned the Emperor to build a canal.
These two people are my benefactors and my mentors.
Chang Yu bowed deeply to Wei Qing.
"Mr. Chang, get up quickly." Wei Qing quickly helped him up.
"Mr. Chang, building the canal is not a task that can be completed in a few days. It will take several years. You have a heavy responsibility on your shoulders," said Wei Qing.
The imperial edict was just the beginning. The workload and difficulties of the canal construction were unimaginable.
"I'm not afraid," Chang Yu said. "As long as the canal is built, what does it matter if I'm buried by the river?"
Wei Qing saw the determination in his eyes and patted Chang Yu on the shoulder: "Okay, Mr. Chang is so determined, there is no need to worry about the canal not being completed!"
After Chang Yu left, Tang Li walked to Wei Qing's side.
During these ten days, the two of them were anxiously waiting for the imperial edict. Now that the imperial edict has been issued and there is a final conclusion, the two of them can finally rest assured.
"Wife, let's leave in two days." Wei Qing said.
The flood was resolved, and the canal affairs were handed over to Chang Yu. They had nothing to do, so it was time for them to leave.
Tangli nodded.
"good."
It was time for them to move on to the next thing.
Chang Yu walked out of the county government office and onto the street.
"Mr. Chang."
"Hello, Mr. Chang."
Several people greeted Chang Yu.
Today, Chang Yu holds a high status in Hegu County, and the people all respect him very much, which is completely different from a month or two ago when he was hated by everyone.
Chang Yu responded with a smile.
He could finally walk on the street with his head held high, and was respected instead of despised. When the Chang family was mentioned, it was no longer a curse.
"Mr. Chang." At this time, someone blocked his way.
Chang Yu looked at her.
"Miss Qiuyue."
At that time, he fainted on the street and was rescued by his wife. It was Qiuyue who took care of him, and he always remembered this kindness.
"Mr. Chang, I'm sorry." Qiuyue said awkwardly, apologizing for her attitude towards Chang Yu.
When she first knew that Chang Yu was a member of the Chang family, she was very unfriendly and thought that Chang Yu was a bad person. Madam said that good people and bad people cannot be simply judged. She didn't understand it at that time, but now she understands that although Mr. Chang's surname is Chang, Mr. Chang is a good person!
Thanks to Mr. Chang, the flood problem was solved and she and her family were able to live a good life.
"It's okay." Chang Yu said.
At the beginning, everyone treated him like this, which was human nature, so he didn't care.
Qiuyue bit her lip, her face flushed. After hesitating for a moment, she handed a cloth bag in her hand to Chang Yu.
"Mr. Chang, this is for you."
"What is this?" Chang Yu didn't answer.
"Just keep it."
Qiuyue stuffed the cloth bag into Changyu's arms, turned around and ran away.
"careful……"
Chang Yu saw Qiuyue about to hit a tree and shouted hurriedly.
However, it was too late, Qiuyue had already crashed into it.
Chang Yu wanted to go up and help her, but Qiuyue had already circled the tree and ran away quickly.
Chang Yu could only pause where he was, feeling somewhat amused: "What a silly girl."
Chang Yu opened the cloth bag and found a pair of shoes inside.
He looked down at his feet. There was a hole in the toe of his shoe, and half of his toes were exposed.
He had been so busy that he didn't even notice that his shoes were broken. The shoes Qiuyue gave him were like timely help.
He looked at the direction where Qiuyue left and smiled.
"Thanks."
Chang Yu continued walking forward and came to a house.
The house had been uninhabited for a long time and was a bit dilapidated, with a lot of grass growing at the door.
Chang Yu bent down, pulled out the grass, and then straightened the crooked door plaque.
The words on the door plaque are not very clear, and you can vaguely make out the word "Song".
Chang Yu looked at the plaque on the door.
This was where Mr. Song lived in Hegu County back then.
Mr. Song lived alone all his life, without a wife or children, and devoted himself to flood control.
Chang Yu's gaze fell on a tree at the door. Back then, he and his teacher sat under this tree.
The master spoke eloquently about how he wanted to control the flood in Yizhou and wanted to see the people of Yizhou live a good life. He was passionate and looked forward to that day.
Unfortunately, the master never saw it until his death.
Chang Yu walked to the tree and sat down.
"Master, I have completed your unfinished business. Your spirit in heaven should be able to see this, right?"
"Master, today, His Majesty issued an imperial decree approving the construction of a canal from Yizhou to Qingzhou. It was you who originally proposed this idea."
Just because of his teacher's words, he traveled all over Yizhou and even walked from Yizhou to Qingzhou to prove that his master's idea was indeed feasible.
"Master, I will come to see you again when the canal is completed."
…
Two days later.
Wei Qing and Tang Li left Hegu County.
The Fan brothers and sisters, Chang Yu, Xu Ziwen, and many other people came to see them off.
Fan Yuexi held Tangli's hand, feeling reluctant to let her go. Qiuyue also followed Tangli, watching him eagerly.
"Well, all good things must come to an end." Tang Li looked at Fan Yuexi, "If you have the chance to go to the capital in the future, you can look for me."
Fan Yuexi nodded.
Tangli looked at Qiuyue again and gently tapped her forehead: "You little girl, you are so clingy, do you want to go to the capital with me?"
Tangli gave Qiuyue's indenture contract to her. Qiuyue was now a free person and could freely choose her own future.
Qiuyue gritted her teeth. She was reluctant to leave her wife, but if she followed her wife to the capital, she would not be able to see her family, and she would not be able to see...
Qiuyue glanced at Chang Yu secretly, then quickly looked away.
Tang Ligang's words were meant to tease Qiuyue. She could see clearly what this girl was thinking.
"It seems that the little girl doesn't want to be my maid, but wants to be a maid for someone else." Tang Li said in a long voice.
Qiuyue's face flushed, and she grabbed Tangli's sleeve, feeling embarrassed: "Madam..."
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