Entering the beginning of September, the weather was clear and crisp.
The rain had long subsided, and various places were busy with disaster relief. As for Jiangyin County under Du Ye's rule, because there had not been any large-scale floods. Although various places were affected, it was still within a controllable range. Therefore, after Du Ye made some arrangements, Jiangyin County gradually regained its peace.
The local people, on the other hand, had stockpiled grain at home.
Although the rain continued to fall and caused some impact, in reality, it did not affect the local people too much. There was grain, and every household was self-sufficient, so there was no problem in the general direction.
On the contrary, the people who lived in the county rarely cultivated. Those who had never farmed were the ones who were affected. That was because they had to buy all the food and oil. After the rain disaster, the prices rose a little.
Fortunately, Du Ye was paying attention.
For the time being, he did not transfer grain to stabilize the grain price. For the time being, he only used the name of the government to order the merchants not to stockpile grain and raise the price. It was still within a controllable range, so he would not directly throw out the grain.
Everything was improving.
On this day, when Du Ye was busy reviewing government affairs, Xu Tu entered. Xu Tu's expression was solemn as he said, "County Magistrate, my grandfather requests an audience. He says that he has important matters to discuss with you."
Du Ye said, "General Xu actually came, please!"
"Yes!"
Xu Tu received the order and turned around to inform him. Not long after, Xu Yinhe followed Xu Tu in. He bowed to Du Ye and said, "This old man, Xu Yinhe, greets County Magistrate Du."
Du Ye waved his hand and said, "Sit!"
After Xu Yinhe thanked him and sat down, he went straight to the point and said, "County Magistrate Du, this old man came because he received some news. This old man heard that in Changzhou, there are already some merchants who have begun to gather in Jiangyin County. This old man has also heard of these merchants. They are all good at driving up prices and disrupting the local order. In fact, their actions were all within the law. Thus, it would not be easy to take care of them. Now that these merchants have come, County Magistrate Du must be careful. "
After Du Ye heard this, he raised his eyebrows and a trace of coldness flashed through his eyes.
There were actually people coming to Jiangyin County.
It seemed that they could not bear to see Jiangyin County live a good life and were preparing to disrupt the county that had just stabilized.
Du Ye said, "With General Xu's information, this official will be able to respond in advance."
Xu Yinhe said, "No, I'm afraid that County Magistrate Du won't be able to handle it."
Du Ye asked, "What do you mean?"
Xu Yinhe opened his mouth and said, "According to this old man's information, Changzhou Provincial Governor Jiang Yu has already arranged for people to inform the various county magistrates to report to Changzhou's Jinling County. Since the other counties had already given their orders, Jiangyin County would definitely not be able to avoid it. County Magistrate Du, it's impossible for you to command the troops. Now that Changzhou is asking you to report on your work in the name of the government, it is impossible to refuse. "
Indeed, Xu Yinhe knew that Du Ye was the Crown Prince.
However, Du Ye's identity could not be revealed.
Under such circumstances, everything was within the bounds of legality and reason. Therefore, as long as Du Ye did not flip the table, he could only follow Jiang Yu's arrangements.
Xu Tu's eyes turned and he quickly said, "County Magistrate, this is clearly a scheme against you. In my humble opinion, Jiang Yu is also involved. Because Jiang Yu wants to cover for these merchants, he has to arrange for people to inform the various officials to report to Jinling County. At that time, you will leave Jiangyin County and we will lose our backbone. The merchants arranged by Jiang Yu will be able to do whatever they want. "
Du Ye sneered and said, "How can it be so easy?"
Du Ye was not afraid of playing tricks.
Moreover, Du Ye had Du Qi behind him, so no matter what Du Ye did, he was not worried.
Du Ye thought carefully and said, "General Xu, your information is very important. This official thanks you here. In addition, if Jiang Yu really arranges for someone to inform you of your work, this official will go. At that time, someone will arrange the matters of Jiangyin County. Therefore, at that time, I may need General Xu's cooperation. "
Xu Yinhe said, "It's already not easy for this old man."
"Reporting!"
At this moment, a yamen runner knocked on the door of the study and said, "County Magistrate, there is a letter from the provincial government."
Du Ye replied, "Understood."
He immediately left the study with Xu Tu and Xu Yinhe and went to the front hall to take the letter. After opening the letter, he saw that it was an official letter sent by Changzhou Provincial Governor Jiang Yu, informing Du Ye to go to Jinling County to report on his work.
Du Ye's eyes were sharp. He silently put away the letter and looked at the messenger. He said, "Go back and inform Provincial Governor Jiang that I will rush to Jinling County to report on my work in a moment."
The messenger nodded and turned to leave.
Du Ye looked at Xu Tu and said, "Xu Tu, go back and pack up. Follow me north to Jinling County to report on your work."
"Yes!"
Xu Tu immediately agreed.
Du Ye looked at Xu Yinhe and said, "General Xu, what I said before was a matter of instruction. Although I will not be there, there will be someone to take charge of the situation in Jiangyin County. You do not need to worry. In addition, if I need your cooperation, please cooperate. "
Xu Yinhe said, "No problem!"
Du Ye waved his hand. Xu Tu and Xu Yinhe turned and left.
After the grandfather and grandson left the hall, they arrived outside the county yamen. Xu Yinhe looked at Xu Tu and said, "Grandson, this time you and the Crown Prince are going north to Jinling County. There will definitely be some trouble. Of course, the Crown Prince's status is noble. When he goes out, there will definitely be people protecting him. His safety is definitely not a concern. However, you have to remember that the Crown Prince's interests are the priority at all times. Especially when Jiang Yu makes trouble, you have to share the Crown Prince's worries. "
Xu Tu said, "Grandson understands."
After a pause, Xu Tu continued, "Grandfather, I am actually not worried about the problem of going north at all. After all, the Crown Prince's status is noble. There is nothing to worry about his situation. On the contrary, I am worried about the situation here in Jiangyin County. The Crown Prince has left Jiangyin County, and these wolf-like merchants have already started to come to Jiangyin County. When they start a storm, will Jiangyin County be able to withstand it? "
Xu Yinhe said, "You doubt the Crown Prince's arrangements?"
Xu Tu shook his head and said, "It's not that I doubt the Crown Prince's arrangements. It's just that the Crown Prince has already left. Although you are here in Jiangyin County. However, these merchants were not ordinary people. Each and every one of them is extremely treacherous. Under such circumstances, it won't be easy for us to resist them. The pressure Jiangyin County is facing is incomparably enormous. "
After a pause, Xu Tu continued, "The Crown Prince is the Jiangyin County Magistrate. Although the current county officials only obey the Crown Prince's orders, they are still the Crown Prince's officials. The problem is that the current County Deputy and County Lieutenant are actually still unable to take on big responsibilities. Therefore, under such circumstances, I am somewhat worried that Jiangyin County will go out of control after the Crown Prince leaves. "
"Once Jiangyin County goes out of control, all the previous efforts will go down the drain."
"Everything will be in vain."
"That's why I am worried."
Xu Tu said, "But I think the Crown Prince's arrangements just now were somewhat hasty. In fact, I think it is far from enough. But the Crown Prince directly arranged it, so I can't say anything. "
Xu Yinhe said with a smile, "You are worrying too much. First, even if the government can't do it, I will do my best. I won't let the foreign merchants do whatever they want here. Second, since the Crown Prince said he would arrange it, you must believe that he must have considered everything thoroughly. Could it be that you have forgotten that when the Crown Prince first came to Jiangyin County, he pushed to dig ditches? Without a bit of wisdom and ability, it will be difficult to push this matter forward. "
Xu Tu said, "I am worrying too much."
Xu Yinhe nodded and said, "You are indeed worrying too much. Now you don't need to think about other things. Just do your job well."
Xu Tu said, "I understand."
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