Chapter 1089 Departure for Beijing
General Qi was willing to stand up for the common people, and the Sun father and son burst into tears and embraced each other in excitement.
After running around for so long with nowhere to turn, I've finally found a place where I can reason with people.
At the time, the government officials sent people to explain that the weather was abnormal and they were worried that the river would rise and flood the village during the rainy season. They arranged for people to be moved to a safe place for the sake of the villagers.
The villagers of Sunjia Village were all tricked out. During this time, these people acted in secrecy. By the time the villagers realized what had happened and wanted to go home, there were no houses left.
The villagers weren't exactly well-off before, but at least they had a place to shelter from the wind and rain, and the meager harvest from their few acres of land was enough to feed them. But now... it's a long story.
The prefect's brother-in-law not only seized their houses but also their fertile fields, cutting off the villagers' ancestral property.
What was the local reputation of the prefect of Wuzhou?
On the surface, it was the brother-in-law who was doing bad things under the guise of his brother-in-law. Lin Yuesha did not believe that the prefect of Wuzhou had not heard a word about it. After all, he was the local official of Wuzhou and had no shortage of lackeys to deliver messages.
Furthermore, the people of Sunjia Village beat the drum to appeal their grievances, but what was even more unjust was that they were sent to prison before they could even seek redress.
"this……"
Sun Xiaoer hesitated for a moment, then shook his head. As a commoner in the countryside, he had no idea, and even if he did, he wouldn't dare to say.
His demands were that the people of Sunjia Village return home, that the prefect's brother-in-law return the fertile land he had seized, and that he compensate them for the money they had spent on building houses. He dared not speak ill of the prefect.
For the villagers, the prefect of Wuzhou was a distant and important figure; they had neither the ability nor the right to judge him.
"Alright, you and your son have come a long way, so rest in the fishing village for a few days before returning to Wuzhou."
Lin Yuesha pondered that she had already used up all her courage to get the Sun family father and son to come to the fishing village to seek justice, and she couldn't get any more information out of them.
In the Great Qi, there are insurmountable gaps between each class. The poor are at the bottom, and even when speaking to the wealthy, they cannot stand up straight, feeling inferior.
After settling the Sun family father and son in, Lin Yuesha regained her senses. Although it was unlikely that the common people would falsely accuse officials, it was still necessary to investigate the facts thoroughly and not make subjective assumptions.
“My husband, this has been going on for two years.”
The people of Sunjia Village were deceived, disappointed, and desperate. The Sun family father and son worked everywhere to earn a living, enduring wind and rain along the way to file a complaint with the authorities in the fishing village. This matter was neither a big deal nor a small one, and Qi Heng had not heard a word about it.
The Great Qi is a vast country with so many cities; perhaps similar things will happen again.
"My lady, all crows are black, but compared to the north, the south is truly the blackest place."
Qi Heng patted Lin Yuesha's head; he didn't try to gloss over the truth.
The cities to the south are located along the canal. The excessive rainfall has caused floods year after year. The court has sent countless officials there in the past, but none of them have been able to solve the flood problem.
Powerful clans hold sway and are deeply entrenched. Uprooting them is no easy task, as it involves a wide range of connections.
"I understand that moving one hair can affect the whole body."
As a person in a position of power, if one holds absolute authority and worries about everything, one will eventually be exhausted to the point of dying from exhaustion. Therefore, it is essential to cultivate loyal subordinates and maintain a balance of power.
"Husband, if this is true, and the prefect of Wuzhou is using his brother-in-law as a scapegoat, will you investigate further?"
As an ordinary citizen, Lin Yuesha wished she could wipe out all these scumbags, but as someone close to Qi Heng, she had to consider her own interests.
If the prefect is replaced, will the new one be as good at managing the affairs as the current one? If things get messy, it will be a loss.
The people's grievances must be redressed, and troublesome officials must be managed. It's not easy being in a position of power; you can't do whatever you want.
Lin Yuesha shook her head and smiled bitterly. Her previous understanding of those in power was that they could kill whomever they wanted, but now she realized it wasn't that simple.
The Great Qi Dynasty has honest and upright officials, but it also has its share of corrupt officials. The most important thing is to know how to use people effectively.
"Shen Huaiyuan, the prefect of Wuzhou, was a smooth man, and he was incredibly good at reading the winds."
Qi Heng stood up, put his hands behind his back, and walked around. Several cities in the north had fallen into the hands of the Wei family. Shen Huaiyuan and the garrison commander of Wuzhou had been Qi Heng's inside agents.
"This person is farsighted and has a good eye."
Qi Heng commented on Prefect Shen, saying that such opportunists are usually very sensible, and that they should wait until the prefects stayed in Wuzhou before conducting a thorough investigation.
"My lord, we're setting off tomorrow. What kind of food should we take with us for the journey?"
The northern regions are cold in the mornings and evenings, so it's good to bring some food with you on the road. If you're camping out in the wild, it's convenient to eat something hot.
"Meat buns".
Qi Heng missed Lin Yuesha's cooking skills. Ever since the fishing village had a canteen, Lin Yuesha rarely cooked herself.
"Okay, I'll grant your request."
This small request was hardly a request at all, and Lin Yuesha agreed without hesitation.
After waiting for a while, Qi Heng did not react. Lin Yuesha looked up and saw that Qi Heng had his back to her, and his ears were suspiciously red.
The conversation between the couple just now wasn't too explicit, was it?
Excuse me!
Lin Yuesha cleared a path with both hands, pushing Qi Heng aside, and went directly to the kitchen to knead dough.
After waiting for a while, Qi Heng touched his face; his cheeks were still a little hot.
Years have passed, and Lin Yuesha is no longer the naive young girl she once was. Qi Heng's wolfish ambition can no longer be contained, and he always misinterprets the couple's conversations.
After calming down, Qi Heng lit three incense sticks and made a sincere wish before the Buddha.
Early the next morning, at an auspicious time, the large ship was successfully launched and set sail for distant shores.
Lin Yuesha witnessed the whole process with great excitement. She bid farewell to the villagers and reluctantly boarded the carriage.
Qi Heng and Qi'er each drove a separate carriage, while Qingxing chatted with her young mistress inside the carriage.
Taking advantage of the good morning light, Lin Yuesha took out the fabric she had cut and sewed it to make underwear for Qi Heng.
"Back then, I was forced by Granny Xiao and Hongliu to learn needlework. It hasn't been long since then, but everything has changed."
In needlework, they owed a great debt to Hongliu; if it weren't for Hongliu's betrayal, the two would still be very good sisters.
As Lin Yuesha spoke, she sighed wistfully, saying that some people drift apart as time goes by, and some people will never be seen again.
“Miss, the past is the past. If you are busy with needlework, could you lend me Master Xu’s book to take a look?”
The "Tales of the Great Qi" was placed on a small table, in a prominent position.
"Qingxing, you read a passage. I want to hear how my cousin brags about himself."
Lin Yuesha yawned; she hadn't slept well last night and was feeling a little sleepy.
She put away her needlework, the carriage swayed gently, and Lin Yuesha felt dizzy, desperately needing green apricots to help her sleep.
"Alright, then this servant will read it."
Qingxing remained expressionless and spoke in a flat tone. After reading for a while, she was provoked by Xu Da's exaggerated writing style. She wanted to stop and drink some water, but when she looked up, her young mistress was already fast asleep.
Qingxing wanted to put down "The Great Qi Chronicles", but couldn't resist reading the sequel. As a result, she became more and more energetic, even more invigorating than strong tea.
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