The breeze is caressing the lotus pond, and the leaves are rustling. Sitting in the pavilion with a glass of sake is one of the great enjoyments in life. If you can take a break from your busy life, you will be an elegant person.

However, Guan Yingzhen didn't look elegant at all at this time. His body was covered with dust, and there was a straw on his head. The black gauze was casually thrown on the stone bench aside. He didn't even look at the surrounding scenery and drank the wine in one gulp.

After drinking the wine, he reached out and picked up a big bone in the casserole, and gnawed it with both hands.

"Sir, you'd better drink some porridge now! You haven't eaten well in a few days. Eating so greasy will hurt your stomach." An old butler on the side stood carefully next to Guan Yingzhen, with a smile on his face.

With a touch of worry, he reminded me from time to time.

Since he didn't have time to pay attention to the old man, Guan Yingzhen picked up the wine glass and drank the wine in it. He looked at the big bones in the casserole and said with a smile: "I haven't eaten like this in many years, but this is still the most enjoyable thing!"

The old butler on the side shook his head helplessly. He knew his master's temper. When he saw a captain of the Jinyi Guard coming over, he hurriedly greeted him and said with a sullen face: "What's the matter? Your Excellency has just come back. What's the matter?

You must come here at this time!"

The seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister's door, Guan Yingzhen's steward, was almost the same. The captain clasped his fists and said: "Steward, there is someone outside who wants to see you, sir, and he is from the capital!"

"Who wants to see you, sir? You have just come back and you don't have time to see the guests now, so go ahead and say no!" The butler's face suddenly became unhappy. Who has such a good nose?

However, the captain did not leave. He came to the housekeeper's side, lowered his voice and said a few words in the housekeeper's ear, and then stood back seriously.

"Really?" A flash of astonishment flashed across the steward's face, but he quickly came to his senses and pulled the captain and said seriously.

The captain nodded seriously and said in a deep voice: "How dare I talk nonsense about this kind of thing? I don't have the guts."

The housekeeper also nodded solemnly. He pulled the captain's sleeve and lowered his voice and said: "Go and take the people to the inner hall. Avoid people along the way so that no one finds them. I'm going to report to the Lord now. Hurry up.

go!"

The captain nodded and turned around to leave. The housekeeper did not dare to delay at all and strode towards the pavilion.

"What's the matter?" He put down the wine glass in his hand, took the silk scarf handed over by the butler, and wiped his mouth gently. Guan Yingzhen turned his head and looked at the butler, frowning and asked.

"Master Qi, there is someone outside asking to see you, and they are from the capital." The housekeeper did not dare to hide anything and said quickly.

He nodded, he was from the capital, and he knew a lot of people in the capital, so no one knew who he was. After thinking about it, Guan Yingzhen asked again: "Do you have a greeting card?"

"My lord, no, but the guards on guard recognized that there were palace guards inside." The butler said nothing more. Some words were not what he should say.

The official Yingying was slightly moved. It was not easy to involve someone from the palace. He glanced at the butler and asked: "Where is the person?"

"It has been arranged to go to the inner hall!" the butler said.

"Okay, I'll go over and take a look. It seems that my memorial has arrived in the capital." Standing up with a smile, Guan Yingzhen walked towards the back.

"Sir, would you like to change your clothes?" The housekeeper hesitated for a moment, then said.

"No need, I have to go out soon!" Guan Yingzhen waved his hand and strode forward without looking back.

In the inner hall of the imperial envoy's cabin, Zhou Jiamo, dressed as a rich man, sat there quietly, picked up the teacup, and took a sip. Hearing the footsteps outside, Zhou Jiamo showed a smile on his face.

"It turns out to be Mr. Zhou. I didn't expect Mr. Zhou to be here!" Guan Yingzhen saw Zhou Jiamo when he walked in. A look of astonishment flashed across his face, but he quickly strode forward with a smile.

said.

"My lord, you are working very hard! The relief work is very heavy, and I still come to bother you. Don't be surprised, my lord!" Zhou Jiamo looked up with a smile, looked at Guan Yingzhen with emotion, and said.

Signaling Zhou Jiamo to sit down, the official responded quickly and said: "What are you talking about, sir? However, your Excellency came at the right time. If it had been earlier or later, you wouldn't be able to see the official. To be honest with you, the disaster relief is indeed very detailed."

This matter is also related to the national economy and people's livelihood. I am honored by the emperor's high regard and I dare not slack off at all!"

"Knowing that Mr. Guan is busy, I will not go around in circles. This time I came here for the disaster relief case in Yangzhou. Although I have read Mr. Yang's memorial, many things are still unclear. I hope that Mr. Guan will not hesitate to enlighten me." Zhou Jiamo agreed.

He nodded, and without any nonsense, he stated his purpose.

A trace of evil flashed in Guan Yingzhen's eyes. After calming down his emotions, he slowly told what happened. He sighed helplessly and said: "These are what I have seen and heard since I came to Yangzhou. As for the rest,

It is up to Mr. Zhou to check the things, and this must be the purpose of the emperor asking Mr. Zhou to come to Jiangnan!"

"Yes! There is no need to hide this matter from Mr. Guan. The emperor is very angry! I wonder what Mr. Guan thinks of my student? We have a good personal relationship. If Mr. Guan has anything to say, it doesn't matter!" Zhou Jiamo nodded,

After having an idea in mind, he changed the topic.

"When I first arrived in Yangzhou, I was indeed a little angry. The book was published in a hurry, and my evaluation of Zhang Qian was indeed somewhat inappropriate. When Mr. Zhang took office in Yangzhou, he protected the environment and the people, encouraged farmers to teach farming, and administered the Qingming Festival.

He can be regarded as a good official. After the Yangzhou earthquake, Zhang Qian also devoted himself to the people, and arranged disaster relief matters in an orderly manner. He can be called a capable official." Guan Yingzhen sighed, with a bit of shame on his face, and said slowly

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Zhou Jiamo naturally saw that Guan Yingzhen's words came from the sincerity, and he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. It was already rare that his apprentice could get such an evaluation. However, these were not what Zhou Jiamo wanted to hear. He pondered for a moment and then said:

"My lord, you don't have to say good things, just express your dissatisfaction! I also want to know.

"Master Zhang is very utilitarian and does not care about the life and death of the people in order to get promoted. This really makes Guan X feel chilled. Those things he did in the past must have been just for promotion. However, Guan Mou still said one thing, Mr. Zhang

This is much better than those officials who prey on the common people, bribe their superiors, and do nothing practical. After all, being able to be a parent official and do good things for the people is already very valuable!" Guan Yingzhen also wanted to understand that no one is perfect.

What Zhang Qian did was considered human nature and was much better than those officials who did nothing and were corrupt and perverted the law.

Nodding slowly, Zhou Jiamo didn't say anything. He sighed softly and didn't continue the topic. Guan Yingzhen on the side didn't know what Zhou Jiamo was thinking, so he couldn't ask, so the two of them felt a little awkward.

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"My lord, the disaster relief work is complicated, so I won't bother you. After I return to the capital, I will treat your lord to a drink. Now I want to rush back to Nanjing. I have already understood the situation, and I am still in Nanjing after all!" Zhou Jiamo

He looked at Guan Yingzhen with a smile, but the expression on his face was extremely serious.

Guan Yingzhen also knew that the current situation was unusual, and naturally he would not leave Zhou Jiamo behind. He did not have that time. He smiled and nodded, but still asked, "Why don't you go to Zhang Qian, sir?"

Your Excellency has been busy with disaster relief all day long, and he seems to know that he has done something wrong. I think he also has something to say to you!"

"Forget it, it's better not to go. Important matters in the court are important! I will report Zhang Qian's affairs to the emperor truthfully. As for what to do, let the emperor make the decision! Although I am my student, I can't control it for the rest of my life. I should be responsible for it alone.

It's time!" Zhou Jiamo thought for a while, then slowly shook his head.

"Okay then! I'll have people arrest all those businessmen and take them to Nanjing! If you want to find out this case, I'm afraid we have to start with these people. But Guan Mou said more, these people are all

I'm afraid it's not easy to get your close friends to betray their background. I'm afraid it will take some effort, and some people may not be able to pry their mouths open!" Guan Yingzhen's expression was very serious, after all, Emperor Tianqi

These are not the people I want to punish, nor are these the people I want to punish.

"What the official said makes sense, I'll take my leave now!" Zhou Jiamo didn't waste too much time. He started doing things vigorously and resolutely, turned around and walked out.

After arranging everything, Guan Yingzhen watched Zhou Jiamo leave Yangzhou, with a bit of worry on his face, and said emotionally: "The water in Nanjing is too deep, be careful!"

Thirty miles north of Nanjing City, Luo Sigong was sitting in a tea shop, looking at his dozen or so close men, and said seriously: "Listen carefully, everyone is entering Nanjing City in batches, all wearing casual clothes. Don't be fooled.

People have discovered our whereabouts, don't contact anyone, wait for my order."

"Sir, there are many brothers in Nanjing. With their help, things will be much easier to handle." Qianhu, a member of the Jinyi Guards, said hesitantly.

"The Jinyiwei in Nanjing don't believe it at all. Although it will be much easier to handle things with them, it is easy for the news to leak. Now we don't know what is going on in the capital, so we can't leak the news. After I enter the city, I will contact Jinyiwei in Nanjing.

As spies in the city, remember to keep yourself in the dark. No one can act rashly until the situation is clear!" After glancing at Qianhu who was speaking, Luo Sigong explained it again.

"Yes, sir, don't worry!" Everyone replied quickly and respectfully.

Waving his hand, Luo Sigong ordered: "Let's disperse!"

Groups of people headed towards the city of Nanjing, and Luo Sigong's eyes became more and more profound. Looking in the direction of Nanjing, he murmured: "The clouds are just beginning to rise in the stream, and the sun is sinking in the pavilion, and the rain is about to come, and the wind is filling the building."
Chapter completed!