In Luoyang, the imperial capital of the Eastern Han Dynasty, in the inner palace of the imperial city, Liu Hong, who had gained a lot of money in recent years, became more and more diligent in political affairs.

Even though he often asked eunuchs to go to court for him, and even though he dragged his tired body every day, Liu Hong still personally reviewed the memorials, and called some old officials to question them from time to time.

Because facing the old ministers in the court, he finally felt proud and proud.

Compared to Yuan Wei, Yuan Feng and other disciples of the Yuan family, Liu Hong preferred to look at Lu Zhi's old face.

Lu Ziqian has noble character? He is indifferent to fame and fortune? He is honest and honest?

Haha, look at the tax revenue in recent years and look at the local finances that I have asked people to recheck. How dare you people from aristocratic families say that you are loyal to the public? How dare you say that you are indifferent?

Liu Hong especially likes to see Lu Zhi's dark face recently. Whenever the tax report comes, he especially likes to see Lu Zhi's expression of hesitation to speak.

Well, it's much more interesting than looking at those Yuan family members who are difficult to burn with hot oil.

Enjoying the singing and dancing in the warm garden, thinking of the officials in the court speaking loudly about the disaster in Yanzhou today, Liu Hong's raised corners of his mouth closed, and jealousy flashed in his eyes.

What is the disaster in Yanzhou and what is spreading to Luoyang? Just look at this year's taxes and you will know how much wealth those local aristocratic families have amassed. Year after year, how much money have you made?

My internal treasury has just been filled, and you are clamoring for disaster relief. You are really greedy and bullying me too much!

"Father, how is the current situation of the disaster in Yuzhou?" Dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes, and the singing and dancing in front of him felt boring. Liu Hong asked Zhang Rang, who was waiting silently beside him.

"Your Majesty, the drought in Yuzhou was caused by the water cutoff in Xuzhou. However, now there are many people in Yanzhou who hate Xuzhou. I have ordered the governor of Xuzhou to order the Xuzhou family to provide relief and make up for it." Zhang Rang bowed and said.

Do the people of Yanzhou hate the people of Xuzhou even more? The sufferer didn't say anything, this Yanzhou? Well, someone is deliberately inciting it? Then obviously the disaster in Yuzhou is not as serious as the court officials said, Liu Hong thought to himself.

"Well, Xuzhou will naturally have to make amends for the trouble caused by Xuzhou, and this will avoid any grievances between the two states. Who is the governor of Xuzhou?" Liu Hong nodded, quite satisfied with Zhang Rang's arrangement.

"Your Majesty, Ba Zhi, the governor of Xuzhou." Zhang Rang whispered.

"How is this person?" Liu Hong thought for a moment and asked Zhang Rang. Obviously Liu Hong had no idea about this person.

"This..." Zhang Rang paused in embarrassment, as if he didn't want to judge. After all, it is impossible for a person to be appointed governor of a state without going through Liu Hong's test.

"What?" Liu Hong frowned.

"Your Majesty, this Ba Zhi has no great achievements, but he has not done anything reckless." After saying this, Zhang Rang put on a friendly smile on his face and took two steps closer to Liu Hong.

"However, there is something interesting about this person. I heard that he served Xuzhou alone, mended his napkin with paper, and did not burn wax at night. Even if he received visitors at night, he would sit across from them in the dark. He has a reputation for being diligent, frugal and honest." Zhang Rang said lightly.

laugh.

"Huh? Another idiot, with a reputation of being diligent, thrifty and honest? Does he have the reputation of Lu Ziqian? Even Lu Zhi would not be so pretentious. This method of inviting fame is really inferior." Liu Hong had disgust on his face.

"Your Majesty is wise, there are few people in this world today who can see things as clearly as your Majesty. They are burdened by fame in vain. I just find it interesting. Haha." Zhang Rang covered his hands and pursed his lips again.

"Oh, what's so interesting about it?" Liu Hong became interested and looked at Zhang Rang and asked.

"Haha, Your Majesty, think about it, the governor's mansion in Xuzhou is quite spacious and neat. If the governor's mansion is so big, if the lights are not lit at night, wouldn't it become a haunted house? When Ba Zhi talks to his friend at night, wouldn't the two of them talk nonsense? Don't be surprised anymore. I became the bodyguard of the Governor's Mansion." Zhang Rang laughed.

Hearing Zhang Rang's description, Liu Hong was stunned at first, and the corners of his mouth turned up for a moment.

"Hahahaha, it's just a lot of nonsense, haha, my father's description is so apt. Hahaha." Liu Hong burst into laughter as he imagined the scene in his mind.

"It's interesting, let's investigate carefully. If Na Ba Zhi is really like this, he is useless." Liu Hong waved his hand and said to Zhang Rang while bursting into laughter.

"Here." Zhang Rang clasped his fists and lowered his head.

Isn't that right? Don't tell me whether your talk about a haunted house is nonsense. You, the governor of a state, have taken things to such an extent that you don't even know how to grasp the importance of acting. How can it be of any use?

"My father and I are happy even if we talk about political affairs. Father, have you done anything interesting recently?" Liu Hong chuckled for a moment and continued to ask Zhang Rang.

Nuanyuan covers a large area, and as its name suggests, the cold winds in winter do not invade, and flowers bloom in the courtyard.

As Liu Hong was in a good mood, the singing and dancing dancers nearby seemed to be a little more lively. Zhang Rang frowned in thought, and for a moment looked at Liu Hong's profile, who was looking at the dancers.

"Your Majesty, if you want to talk about interesting things, I have one, and it is related to the disaster." Zhang Rang said softly.

"Huh?" Liu Hong hummed, without looking back, looking at the dancer gracefully, waiting for Zhang Rang to tell her.

"Early this year, there was a locust plague in Jizhou. A young man from Zhuojun, Youzhou, rode alone and drove thousands of dogs and badgers directly into the disaster area. Wherever he passed, the disaster stopped. Thousands of badgers did not harm farmland, humans or animals. Put out the locust plague and let it disappear."

Zhang Rang spoke slowly, and Liu Hong looked away from the dancer again.

"Huh? Is this serious?" Liu Hong asked.

"Back to Your Majesty, I sent someone to inquire earlier, but this person was found. This matter is strange, and I dare not lie." Zhang Rang said seriously.

"Oh, there are indeed strange people in our Han Dynasty. They have contributed so much to quelling disasters. Why has no one repaid them to me?" Liu Hong was curious at first, then frowned.

The barbarians in the south also have the ability to drive away beasts, but as far as Liu Hong knows, those barbarians cannot control thousands of beasts like this.

Although badgers are not considered dangerous, they have a bad temper. According to what Zhang Rang said, the young man can actually point at his fingertips. It is scary to see them in groups. It is really a bit miraculous.

"Your Majesty..." Liu Hong questioned, Zhang Rang suddenly showed a struggle on his face, and after a moment, he suddenly knelt down in front of Liu Hong.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

"Father, why is this happening? Get up quickly, what's wrong with Dad? But Dad concealed the matter about that young man?" Liu Hong started to help him, but he didn't help him at first, but then Zhang Rang seemed to be afraid that he would dodge, so he took advantage of the situation.

He slowly straightened up his body, tears streaming down his face.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty is wise. I suspected that the young man was acting strangely, but the old minister stopped me!" Zhang Rang choked up.

Well, Liu Cang was also surprised earlier. He took Badger to Jizhou and gained such a reputation among the people. However, there was no official news at all. The key to the relationship was with Zhang Rang.

"Father, don't panic. What I'm thinking is common sense. It's not a great skill to drive away some badgers. I'm not blaming you." Seeing Zhang Rang's sadness, Liu Hong hurriedly comforted him.

In the end, it was okay if Liu Hong didn't comfort her, but this comfort made Zhang Rang cry even more sadly.

"Father? What are you..." Liu Hong was a little confused. What's the situation? What did I say wrong? Why do I feel that Zhang Rang is a little embarrassed and commits suicide?

"I'm ashamed of your Majesty. I concealed this person out of selfish motives, but now I mention this person out of selfish motives. Wow~~wuwuwu~~I'm ashamed to trust your majesty. I'm ashamed to care for your majesty. I...I just came in front of you.

I know, that young man, that young man is related to me! Wuwuwu~~"

Zhang Rang burst into tears and choked with sobs intermittently.
Chapter completed!