When Du Qi heard Ma Zhou's words, he nodded and asked, "What are the three aspects?"
Ma Zhou said solemnly, "First, the roads in Puchang County have not been repaired, causing the ground to be full of potholes. They should be repaired to ensure that the roads can be used properly. Second, if the person in charge of building the roads embezzled money, causing the roads to be in their current state, this must be thoroughly investigated. Third, the officials and businessmen colluded to embezzle public funds, causing the funds used to build the roads to be misappropriated. This caused the roads that should have been easy to travel on to become full of potholes that have not been fixed. "
When these words were thrown out, Du Qi's eyes narrowed slightly, while Shangguan Yi and Lai Ji's expressions changed slightly.
The two of them were not worried about this problem, but because they had each considered the problem and chose their own starting point, but they did not consider this deeper problem. Or rather, although they had encountered potholes during their journey, their minds were not on them, so they did not notice this problem.
Du Qi thought for a moment and said, "Ma Zhou's analysis is indeed thorough and meticulous. This Prince also did not consider the problem of the roads. The construction of concrete roads has strict standards and does not allow for falsification. "
"The roads in Gaochang are thick and there have never been any problems. But in Puchang County, we have indeed encountered many potholes along the way. "
"Especially in Puchang County, potholes can be seen everywhere. Logically speaking, they should not have appeared, but they did. Then, as Ma Zhou mentioned, there is indeed a problem. Otherwise, it would not have been completely ignored and no one would be managing it. "
Du Qi said, "This is a big problem."
Ma Zhou said, "Your Highness is too kind."
His expression remained calm because he was more meticulous, especially since he came from a poor background. He had experienced many hardships and knew the hardships of the people at the bottom. Therefore, he raised these two problems. If he did not have such experience, he might not have said such words.
Du Qi said, "Your suggestions are all feasible. But the roads are paid for by Xia Xia's finance department. At the same time, the construction is undertaken by the local government. The main contractor for the construction was the Yi Zhou Cement Factory. Because in the cement factory, there is a complete system for building roads, which is something a county magistrate like Guan Yi can't interfere with. "
After a pause, Du Qi continued, "Summarize your problems and form a memorial. This King will pass it to Guan Yi and let him handle it. As for the road problem, we will stay in Puchang County for a few days and carefully investigate this matter so that we can make a decision. "
"Yes!"
Shangguan Yi and the others responded in unison.
To them, it was a relatively simple matter to draft their own questions into booklets. They only needed to sort out the contents of their booklets a little on the basis of their respective contents.
The three of them went about their own business. In a short period of time, they summarized their problems and even sent their reports to Du Qi at night. After receiving them, Du Qi read through them all before resting.
The next morning.
Early in the morning, Guan Zhilan arrived at the inn to report. He had rested for a day yesterday. His stomach had adjusted and his body had recovered. His face was no longer as pale as yesterday.
When Guan Zhilan saw Du Qi, he bowed and greeted, "Emperor Xia."
Du Qi said, "You came at the right time. Now you have something to do. Go to the county yamen and inform your father, Guan Yi, that I have something to discuss with him. "
"Yes!"
Guan Zhilan turned and left.
He was now Du Qi's scribe and personal attendant. In other words, he was an errand boy. However, even if it was a small matter, it was not something an ordinary person could undertake. Those who could stay by Du Qi's side must be Du Qi's confidant.
Guan Zhilan cherished this opportunity. Guan Zhilan rushed all the way to the county yamen and went straight in. He was a frequent visitor of the county yamen. He knew many people and no one dared to stop him. He went to the back hall of the county yamen and saw Guan Yi who was handling government affairs. He bowed and greeted, "Father!"
Guan Yi said, "What's the matter?"
Guan Zhilan said, "The first thing is that Emperor Xia asked me to inform you to go. The second thing is about the toll collection outside the city. I ask you to ban it. I don't care anymore. "
Guan Yi said, "Yesterday afternoon, I've already arranged for people to remove the checkpoints that collect tolls on the road. Regarding this matter, I have already arranged for a notice to state that it is my fault for not teaching my son well. I have also informed all the merchants along the way that anyone who has paid for passing through the checkpoint can come to the county office to register. I will compensate them one by one.
Guan Yi paused and said, "This compensation will be taken from my salary and not from Puchang County's treasury. Fortunately, the king did not pursue this matter. Therefore, I apologize and compensate. Moreover, your influence was not particularly bad. Therefore, I have arranged for it to be an ending that is not the end. "
Guan Zhilan looked apologetic and said, "I have implicated you, father."
Guan Yi said, "You and I are one. There is no such thing as implicating. What's more, this is your father's fault for not disciplining you well. It's not your fault alone. "
Guan Zhilan said, "It is your son who is too naughty."
Guan Yi shook his head and smiled. He did not say anything more. Although he was relieved, he was not used to Guan Zhilan. Guan Yi took a book from the table and put it in his sleeve. He stood up and said, "Let's go to the inn to meet Emperor Xia."
Guan Zhilan nodded.
The father and son quickly left the county yamen and went to the inn. When they arrived at the inn, Guan Zhilan did not enter. Instead, Guan Yi entered the room and bowed to Du Qi, "Guan Yi greets the king."
Du Qi waved his hand and said, "Sit!"
Compared to when Guan Yi met Du Qi, the treatment this time was very different. The reason was simple. When Du Qi met Guan Yi, he wanted to knock some sense into him. Now, there was no such thing. Therefore, he asked Guan Yi to sit down.
Du Qi said directly, "I called you here today because I have some questions regarding Puchang County. I want to tell you the truth. At the same time, I want to hear your opinion. "
Guan Yi said solemnly, "Please tell me, my king."
Du Qi took out the three booklets from Ma Zhou, Shangguan Yi, and Lai Ji and handed them to Guan Yi, "Take a look at the contents of these three booklets and tell me your opinion."
"Yes!"
Guan Yi answered immediately.
He quickly skimmed through the contents. When he finished reading Shangguan Yi's booklet, Guan Yi's expression changed. Because the issues that Shangguan Yi mentioned were indeed real. When Guan Yi looked at Lai Ji's booklet and finally Ma Zhou's, Guan Yi's back was already covered in cold sweat. He felt shocked and a trace of fear.
Ma Zhou's booklet not only described the impact of the rising prices of grain, oil, and vegetables, but also the threat it would bring. Therefore, Guan Yi was drenched in cold sweat after reading it.
Gulp!
Guan Yi swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
The expression on his face was unprecedentedly serious. In the past, Guan Yi was actually quite proud of Puchang County under his rule. Because under his rule, Puchang County was developing well. The population was increasing and it was becoming more and more prosperous.
Now that he saw these three booklets, the little bit of superiority in his heart disappeared.
Only a heavy heart was left.
The problem was too big.
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