Chapter 437: Disaster Emergency (1)
The imperial capital is sunny, but the border area of Huazhou is filled with wind and snow.
Jiang Anyi was trapped in Jingyuan County. He stood in front of the lobby and watched the wind blowing the snowflakes as big as a palm, and the sky and the earth were vast. The heavy snow had been falling for a day and a night, without any intention of stopping.
County Magistrate Zhao Zehe sighed: "It is said that auspicious snow indicates a good harvest, but heavy snow in Huazhou is a disaster. Such a heavy snow must block the road, collapse the houses, and freeze cattle and sheep. Even the elderly and children will be unable to bear it."
Jiang Anyi walked down the steps and stepped on the snow. The heavy snow had accumulated a foot and a half thick. He looked up at the still gray sky and said, "Brother Zhao, is there enough food in the county?"
"Not enough", Zhao Zehe's face was full of worries and said: "The Western Regions invaded the county's granaries and plundered all the granaries in the county. This year, the court exempted the land tax from the people of Huazhou. The grain storage in the granaries was still the relief grain transported by the court in April and May, and the newly transported grain from the military camp was only enough to support about a month."
It was snowing heavily in Jingyuan County, and nearby counties should have suffered snow disasters. It is not clear how big the area of the disaster is and how many victims need assistance. The land tax was exempted this year. It is said that there is some surplus food in the homes of ordinary people. If the snow falls like this, will the people's houses stand it? The disease is prone to occur after the disaster, and the medical doctors must also be in place quickly.
Jiang Anyi walked back and forth in the snow for a few steps, raised his head and said decisively: "The disaster is serious, I can't be trapped in Jingyuan. I want to go back to Huiye Mansion to arrange disaster relief matters."
Xinfei was wearing a silver fur and stood by the platform to enjoy the snow. When she heard Jiang Anyi's words, she immediately opposed: "No, the wind and snow are too strong, and she can't see the road clearly. It's too dangerous to go to Huiye Mansion before now."
Zhao Zehe also advised: "Master Jiang is worried about the people, but as the wife said, the snow fell too much, and the figures could not be seen clearly ten feet away. Moreover, the road was blocked with heavy snow. If there is a mistake, wouldn't it be a big loss because of a small loss?"
"Huazhou is flat and has few gullies. As long as there is a rough direction, I have martial arts skills. Now the snow is not deep, so I should be able to ride charcoal." Jiang Anyi said without saying a word: "Mr. Zhao, please prepare some food and wine. I will set off after a stick of incense."
Jiang Anyi's intention to leave was decided, Xinfei said, "Jiang Lang, I'll go with you, and there's a way to take care of you."
"No, someone needs to stay here. It's not just Jingyuan County that is affected. When the snow stops, you organize the opening of warehouses for each county to provide relief and rescue disaster victims..."
Jiang Anyi took Xin Fei's hand and explained it carefully. Xin Fei is the supervisor of the Long Guard and the Secret Guard. She has the right to deal with the situation in the face of danger. With her coming forward, the county magistrates of each county do not have to report step by step. Waiting for orders from the marquis, they can speed up disaster relief.
Zhao Zehe had already asked someone to prepare food, and four accompanying guards were waiting aside in thick furs. Xinfei was not an ordinary woman, and knew that things were urgently followed. She held Jiang Anyi's hand tightly and instructed: "Be careful in everything, and walk slowly on the road."
Jiang Anyi bowed to Zhao Zehe Gong and said, "As soon as Xue stopped, mobilize the people to clear the way, send yamen runners to the countryside to understand the disaster situation, properly resettle those homeless victims, open the granary to provide relief first, and I will send people to provide relief as soon as possible."
"Don't worry, sir, take care of yourself all the way."
During the crowd's respectful sewage, Jiang Anyi took four personal guards and walked away in the snow and wind.
The Huiye Mansion is filled with snowflakes, but the temperature is extremely low, and there are three-foot-long ice ridges hanging under the eaves.
There were charcoal furnaces on all four corners of the lobby of the Biejia Mansion. Zhang Wenjin was wrapped in a fox fur and tremblingly held a brush to write on the official documents. The governor went out to inspect, so the official duties of the state government were naturally represented by the Biejia Mansion.
After finally finishing writing a line of words, he was about to lick the ink and write again, but he found that the ink had turned into ice. Zhang Wenjin threw his pen and scolded: "This ghost weather is about to freeze to death."
Yan Yi, the military officer of Sihu, shrank his neck and rubbed his hands, and said, "Mr. Zhang, according to previous years, he should inspect the warehouse and prepare disaster relief supplies first. The labor service that should be mobilized must also be collected."
Zhang Wenjin sneered: "I am just a different person. I'd better wait for governor Jiang to come back to make a decision."
The last time he joined forces with the gentry of Huazhou to impeach Jiang Anyi, the news from the capital made everyone feel cold. The emperor favored Jiang Anyi, and the Minister of Works, Lu Jialin, scolded him. The impeachment was left to nothing and there was no further information. This made Zhang Wenjin, who was originally full of enthusiasm, lose his heart. Since he could not fight Jiang Anyi, he would just have to do it first. He was the fourth-year exam at the end of the year. I believe that Jiang Anyi would not want to get out of here.
With the intention of leaving, Zhang Wenjin naturally pushed, took off, and rubbed his official duties. He couldn't make Jiang Anyi happy even if he was unhappy. If disaster relief was not good, Jiang Anyi would be punished, then he would be happy.
Yan Yi said anxiously: "Mr. Zhang, Governor Jiang is in Hecheng and Jingyuan area to inspect military garrisons. I heard rumors about merchants coming and going. It was snowing heavily in that area, and Lord Jiang was probably blocked there. If you wait for Lord Jiang to make arrangements after returning home, it would probably be too late."
Feng Daoling, the army of Sicang, was Zhang Wenjin's confidant. He had made up his mind to transfer the position with Zhang Wenjin. Feng Zhanjun was furious about the governor Jiang who indirectly forced him away. Seeing Yan Yi being anxious, Feng Daoling said sarcastically: "Mr. Yan, governor Jiang values you the most. Otherwise, you will be the one who is responsible for him. If you are afraid, you will be afraid of the mistakes of Lord Jiang's overpowering power."
Wen Qi is a fenceist. After returning from Wuyun County, he turned to Jiang Anyi. Zhang Wenjin impeached Governor Jiang without signing, which was considered to be a statement. He did not dare to target Zhang Wenjin, but he did not have to be polite to Feng Daoling and sneered: "Feng joins the army, be careful and let Governor Jiang know that you are disrespectful, and you will be sad this year."
Feng Daoli spitted and said coldly: "Wen Jun is always looking at Governor Jiang. Who was nodding and bowing in front of Lord Zhang? I remember Brother Wen said in private that he wanted to be loyal to Lord Zhang, why did he change his master?"
Wen Qi's face turned red with a flushing face, and he stood up angrily and said, "Feng Daoling, be careful when you speak fuckingly. I am loyal to the court and help the ministers or not."
Feng Daoli stood up without showing any weakness and stared back: "What a loyal person to the court. I wonder how much the two newly added concubines at Lord Wen's mansion cost?"
Seeing the two fighting each other like cockfighting, Zhang Wenjin smiled with his beard and the weather was cold and it was good to watch the excitement, so as to avoid being bored at the cold official documents all day long.
A small official outside the lobby led a dusty man in and said loudly: "The official documents of the Academy in the Capital have arrived."
According to the emperor's will, the Zhongshu Academy issued an edict. Official documents are equivalent to imperial edicts, and there are servants who specialize in passing official documents. Zhang Wenjin took the official documents from the officers. The bright red seal on the cover was the seal of Zhongshu Academy. He tore open the seal and took out the official documents and read them carefully: Jiang Anyi, the governor of Huazhou, visited Bianjingmen Pass, violated the emperor's orders and went out to meet the enemy without authorization. Although he had made minor achievements, he did not cover up his mistakes. He violated the law and discipline and should be punished and punished for three years to serve as a warning to others.
Zhang Wenjin used his beard to cover up the smile at the corner of his mouth. Everyone in the hall was paying attention to his expression. Seeing that Zhang Biega could not hide his joy, many people understood that the official documents from the capital were not good for governor Jiang. Governor Jiang was not in the government office. What exactly did this official document say?
When the officers went to rest, Zhang Wenjin slowly folded the official document and stuffed it into the letter cover. He thought to himself in his mind whether the background behind the official document was the aftermath of the last battle. What was Jiang Anyi's punishment for salary?
There was a quiet sound in the lobby, and everyone was waiting for Zhang Wenjin to open his voice. Zhang Wenjin coughed and said solemnly: "The Zhongshu Academy sent a text to scold Lord Jiang. Lord Jiang was fined for three years against the will."
Chapter completed!