It was the first time that Emperor Jing traveled at night in Taoyuan County.
In order to light the way, I borrowed a lantern from the shop owner before leaving.
On the road, Emperor Jing was walking with a lantern in his hand and unexpectedly discovered that many businesses were still open.
Especially at the street stalls, there are quite a lot of people buying things.
The heat and aroma of cooking food wafted across the street.
The capital city has been under curfew for nearly ten years, and Emperor Jing found such scenes particularly fresh.
However, he did not stay for long and hurried to the yamen. After all, business was more important.
When they arrived at the archway at the entrance of the yamen, two officers stopped Emperor Jing.
Emperor Jing directly took out the emblem that was originally affixed to the carriage and showed it to the two officials.
The two looked at each other and said, "Please wait here. We will go in and inform them first."
Soon, Xiao Tao came out from inside and said to Emperor Jing in a crisp voice, "You must be Mr. Li, please follow me."
The square in front of the yamen was pitch black, and two people were walking one in front and one behind.
"What's your name, girl?"
"Just call me Xiaotao."
Emperor Jing continued, "I wonder when County Magistrate Fang will take a rest?"
Xiao Tao chuckled: "Our young master usually goes to bed at this time, but today he must be thinking about something and is still sitting in the courtyard drinking."
"I wonder why you are here to see my young master?"
"There is a flood in Jianjiang. I heard that County Magistrate Fang has a solution, so I came to visit him."
"Oh? There was a flood in Jianjiang? It's rare to have a flood at this time of year. Maybe that's why the young master didn't rest."
After hearing what Xiaotao said, Emperor Jing felt a little surprised. During the day, Fang Zhengyi acted as if he didn't care, but he didn't expect that he would behave like this in private.
Perhaps this maid was wrong.
So he continued, "The flood in Jianjiang has affected tens of thousands of people. I once heard County Magistrate Fang mention that using lightning to split the mountain and block the river could solve the flood."
"Could it be possible that County Magistrate Fang can really summon heavenly thunder?"
"Heavenly thunder?"
Xiao Tao suddenly stopped in her tracks, and the scene a few years ago when Fang Zhengyi took her to visit the asphalt mine developed using gunpowder emerged in her mind.
She was so frightened that she was trembling with fear, and she only calmed down after Fang Zheng hugged her.
Recalling this memory, Xiaotao's lips curled into a smile.
"How could our young master summon thunder? Those are just tricks for children. But if the young master really said so, then the flood can definitely be solved!"
"Oh? Why?" Emperor Jing was delighted.
"There should be nothing in this world that the young master cannot do."
Emperor Jing's heart sank again. These words were just like the compliments said to him by his ministers in the court.
Worthless!
"But...Mr. Li is coming tonight. I think the young master should have known about it a long time ago."
"oh?"
"Before you came, I saw the young master prepared two glasses of wine on the table. I think one of them should be prepared for the gentleman."
Emperor Jing was shocked! That means there is something to talk about! There is hope if there is something to talk about!
I didn't realize Fang Zheng, at such a young age, had such a foresight!
While they were talking, the two of them had already arrived at the back garden.
Xiao Tao walked into the courtyard first, and then informed Emperor Jing to go in directly.
When Emperor Jing entered the courtyard, he immediately saw Fang Zhengyi sitting at a stone table, holding a wine glass towards the moon, with a very arrogant posture.
Fang Zheng glanced to the side and saw Emperor Jing coming in. He asked loudly, "What brings Old Li to see me so late at night?"
"Come on, come on, sit down first."
Emperor Jing walked over and sat down: "Okay! Then I will speak frankly! I wonder if County Magistrate Fang can solve the flood in Jianjiang?"
"If we can successfully resolve this matter, it will be a great contribution to the court! Not to mention money, we may even be granted a title!"
Fang Zheng laughed and said, "Old Li, I didn't realize you were still obsessed with being an official. What's so good about being an official? I have so many people under my command and it's a headache every day. Isn't it better to be a rich man?"
Hearing his lazy words, Emperor Jing wanted to punch him twice, what a useless thing!
Holding back his anger, he said, "Li is also a citizen of Dajing. It is my duty to share your worries. Doesn't County Magistrate Fang think so?"
"Good! Well said!" Fang Zheng slapped his hands on the table.
He said loudly: "What I think about day and night is to share your worries!"
"Old Li, you and I really have a mutual understanding! In that case, I will give you a chance to become rich!"
"There is a thing in this county called Infinite Merit! It may help to solve the flood problem, but I can't guarantee it!"
Sure enough! He really has the ability! His merits are immeasurable, which sounds amazing.
Emperor Jing was excited in his heart: "I wonder what this immeasurable merit is?"
Fang Zheng waved his hands one by one: "Then you don't have to worry about it! My Taoyuan County can send 20 people with great merit to Jianjiang for disaster relief. The rest of the success or failure depends on fate!"
"The carriage is too slow, and the baggage is extremely heavy. We need to go to Jiangling Port near the capital to take a boat south, and then transport it to Jianjiang by carriage. You will arrange for any escorts needed during the journey."
"In this way, we can reach you within seven days, but...the heroes of Taoyuan County are risking their lives to help you with disaster relief..."
Fang Zheng rubbed his fingers together as he spoke.
Emperor Jing understood and said domineeringly: "Twenty thousand taels!"
Tsk tsk tsk, you want to buy explosives with this little money! ?
"fifty thousand!"
"Uh... Li doesn't have that much silver..." Emperor Jing was embarrassed. He didn't expect Fang Zheng to ask for so much money.
"No problem! Taoyuan County can provide a loan with an interest rate of 500!"
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