"In his report to me, he was full of positive reports about the situation, and I didn't think much of it. Your Majesty, please punish me for my failure to manage my subordinates strictly!"
After saying this, he knelt deeply on the ground.
Li Chengfeng looked at him coldly.
"Since Mr. Tang is unwell, I will allow you to return home and recuperate. You don't need to worry about the flood in Jiangnan."
Tang Feng's body stiffened, and he said, "I thank you for your grace, my Lord."
At this time, Li Chengfeng said to Gu Changnian, "Have you, Lord Gu, ever sent anyone to inspect the water conservancy dams in Jiangnan?"
Gu Changnian replied, "During the reign of the previous emperor, there were floods of varying sizes in Jiangnan, but they were always well managed."
"This flood happened suddenly, and the heavy rain lasted too long. The road is long and bumpy. I plan to wait until the rain stops before sending people to inspect it."
"Heh." The emperor at the top snorted disdainfully.
"You can wait for the rain to stop, but can the people in the disaster area wait?"
"The flood has been going on for so long, and you, the Governor of Water Resources, have done nothing. What use are you to me?"
Gu Changnian quickly knelt down and kowtowed: "I acknowledge my guilt, Your Majesty, and I beg you to give me a chance to make amends."
Li Chengfeng no longer wanted to see the two of them again.
"Little Liuzi."
"The servant is here."
"Pass on my decree. Jiangnan Prefecture Governor Tang Feng is ill. I have ordered him to recuperate at home and not to leave without my permission."
"Governor Gu of Water Resources has neglected his duties for many years, causing a serious mistake. He will be temporarily detained in the Dali Temple."
After hearing this, the two men turned pale, but they could only kneel down and kowtow.
"I'm leaving now."
"I thank you Lord for your kindness."
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