"A disaster is imminent?" Li Yi looked slightly shocked and looked at Wang Zhixian and Li Wensheng with puzzled faces.

Li Wensheng sighed long and did not speak.

Wang Zhixian said with a sad face: "Yesterday the imperial court issued a document ordering the local government to take over the victims, and will send Yushi Zhang Heng, the censor of Qiandu, to inspect on behalf of the emperor to appease the victims..."

Will the government take over the victims? Zhang Heng, the censor of Qiandu, is coming?

Li Yi's face suddenly became solemn after hearing these two pieces of news.

He looked at Wang Zhixian and said in a serious tone: "Your Majesty, is this matter reliable enough?"

At this time, Li Wensheng was the first to speak, saying: "This matter is absolutely reliable. Yesterday, my classmate at the court wrote a letter, asking me to be careful and not to get involved in this matter. It seems that Zhang Heng's visit this time will definitely not do anything good.

.”

"What do you think, Lord Fu?" Li Yi asked.

Li Wensheng shook his head and said: "I don't know what happened. But Zhang Heng must have had ulterior motives when he came this time. His confidant Zhang Weile was killed in your hands before, and you and him have already formed a grudge. This time before

Come, he will definitely not spare you."

Li Yi knew that Li Wensheng was right. Zhang Heng came here with the emperor's order this time. He didn't know what he wanted, but he would definitely use it against him.

Not because of Zhang Weile's death, not because he killed one of his confidants, but because a weak and untouchable like Li Yi dared to resist him. This was definitely a shame for the superior censor of Qiandu.

This group of scholars in high positions value their dignity the most, and the people of the entire Ming Dynasty have their own pride. The common people look down on the barbarians because they are Chinese people, and the scholars should distinguish themselves from the untouchables because they have listened to the teachings of the saints.

These high-ranking officials consider themselves the darlings of God, enjoying the envy and awe of the people, and really regard themselves as literary stars descending to earth. This is everyone's pride.

Li Yi knew that he had stained the pride of Zhang Heng, who was ranked fourth and an absolute important minister in the court, and this stain would be remembered by everyone. So whether it was to wash away the stain, or to serve as a warning to other untouchables,

For example, Zhang Heng will not let him go this time.

Looking at Wang Zhixian and Li Wensheng with worried faces, a smile appeared on Li Yi's face.

"Zizheng, can you still laugh at this time?" Li Wensheng looked at Li Yi angrily, and said with worry: "It's better to think about Zhang Henglai quickly? If he gets caught, the whole

There will be a bloody storm in Baoding Prefecture."

Li Wensheng's worries are real, but Li Yi understands that compared to worrying about himself, Li Wensheng is more worried about his future. Now the two people are already grasshoppers on the same rope. They were also worried when they framed Zhang Weile.

For Li Wensheng's sake, if Li Yi encounters a disaster, he won't be able to escape.

Li Yi thought for a while and said: "If I guessed correctly, they will not be prepared for everything this time."

"Preparation? What preparation?" asked Wang Zhixian next to him.

Li Yi looked out the door solemnly and said quietly: "There are more than 100,000 victims in Baoding Prefecture. Since Zhang Heng dares to come, he will never come alone."

When Wang Zhixian heard this, he trembled and looked at Li Yi stiffly, "You mean, Zhang Heng will come with officers and soldiers?"

Li Wensheng next to him was also stunned. He wiped away the non-existent sweat with some fear, and his whole body was trembling slightly.

Li Yi stood up, walked to the door and said: "The imperial court wants the government to take over the victims, but is the government capable of taking over the victims?"

Wang Zhixian said with trembling lips: "This..., the government treasury can be said to be completely impoverished, how can it be taken over by the victims, Li Yi, what are you..."

Li Yi came back to his senses, looked at Wang Zhixian and Li Wensheng, with a mocking smile on his face, and said: "Since there is no money and food, you two must hurry up. When Zhang Heng comes, the first thing he has to do is

The first thing will be to control all the victims, and then the people of Fuguoshe will be uprooted. If there is not enough money and food, there will only be one result..."

"What's the result?" Li Wensheng felt his throat was a little dry.

"Bodies are everywhere." Li Yi said seriously.

Wang Zhixian and Li Wensheng both had a cold war. They looked at each other and saw fear in each other's eyes.

Although they have not taken care of the victims, they understand that the 130,000 to 40,000 victims consume thousands of stones of food every day. Now even if the Baoding government takes out all the money, food and supplies, it will not last three days.

If Zhang Heng really wants to control all the victims of the disaster in Baoding Prefecture, then the finance of Baoding Prefecture will collapse in one day. By then there will be no money or food to relieve the victims, and these hungry victims will all turn into mobs and roar in anger.

, Baoding Mansion will become a Shura hell with corpses everywhere.

The more Li Wensheng and Wang Zhixian thought about it, the more frightened they became. Although the weather was not very cold, everyone was still shivering and their whole bodies were trembling slightly.

Finally, Wang Zhixian rushed over like crazy, grabbed Li Yi's arm, and said anxiously: "Zizheng, these victims are innocent, you can't ignore them."

Now there are only two forces in the entire Baoding Prefecture that can afford to support these victims. One is the wealthy families. They have a lot of money, food and land. As long as they can spend it, they can definitely save these victims.

Another one is Li Yi. Li Yi, who has the two major helpers of Anxin and Fuguoshe, collects money and food. Li Yi, who prepared the Anmin District and a large amount of money and food, was originally prepared to relieve the victims.

It is said that there are two forces, but Wang Zhixian understands that those wealthy businessmen who have nothing to lose will never spend money and food to relieve these victims, so the hope of the victims is only Li Yi.

Wang Zhixian stared at Li Yi with a sad face and said excitedly: "Zizheng, Zizheng, you have done so much for them, but never abandon these victims. Only you can save them now. If you also

Stop, you don't have to wait until winter, they will all turn into bones in half a month."

Looking at the red-eyed Wang Zhixian, Li Yi understood that he really cared about these victims and wanted to save them.

Li Yi understood what he meant. He wanted to continue to provide supplies to the victims to help them survive this winter.

He looked at Wang Zhixian and shook his head gently, "My lord, do you think Zhang Heng would continue to let me help the victims if he wanted to deal with me? The reason why he asked the government to take over the victims was to bring the victims and me together.

Separate it. Because only in this way can he deal with me with confidence."

Wang Zhixian looked at Li Yi blankly, his deep eyes were full of sadness and anger, he could feel it.

Yes, if Zhang Heng wants to deal with Li Yi, the first thing to do is not to allow him to continue to control the 130,000 victims. Otherwise, if Li Yi fights with his last resort when facing a desperate situation, these victims will turn into a raging torrent.

, completely submerged Baoding Prefecture.

This consequence is something no one can bear, not even Zhang Heng.

Wang Zhixian walked to the chair in despair. He felt that his body was completely out of control, and the screams of the victims were all in front of him.

What's wrong with the imperial court? It doesn't help the victims, and it doesn't allow people with lofty ideals to do so. If it continues to do so indiscriminately, how many of the 130,000 victims will survive in the end?

"Zizheng, what are your plans?" Li Wensheng looked at Wang Zhixian sympathetically, walked over and said to Li Yi. He believed that Li Yi must have a way to solve this trouble. He didn't care how many people died, whether it was fair or not, in the end he only wanted his official position.

It is acceptable as long as you can protect your future and your future is not affected.

As for the victims, try to find ways to save more when you have enough energy!

"What can I do? The only official here who can match Zhang Heng's position is you, the governor. So I should rely on you to come up with a solution when the time comes." Li Yi said expressionlessly.

Li Yi's tone made Li Wensheng a little angry. He understood that Li Yi was complaining that he had not helped him with the disaster victims. He understood that Li Yi looked down on his self-isolation, but in the officialdom, there were many things that he could not do.

Or so? Is it possible that I have studied hard for decades and put myself in danger just for the sake of some disaster victims, only to fail in the end?

Li Wensheng's face was full of anger and he said: "Let me find a way? If I have a way, what do you want me to do? Li Yi, don't be so self-righteous. When it comes to ways to escape, I am as good as anyone else."

"

Li Yi sneered and said: "So that's it. Since the governor is already confident, he can do whatever he wants. But I don't know whether to bow down to Zhang Hengbei or go to the capital to escape the wind and rain."

Li Yi's words hit Li Wensheng's mind. He looked at Li Yi angrily and pointed at him while trembling with anger, "You... you... you are so angry with me."

At this time, Wang Zhixian, who was nearby, saw the conflict between the two, and quickly came over and pulled Li Wensheng to sit down. He looked at Li Yi and said, "Zizheng, how did you talk to the governor? Why don't you admit your mistake to the governor quickly?"

Before Li Yi could say anything, Li Wensheng said angrily: "Admit your mistake? Just forget it. I can't afford to admit my mistake."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zhixian hurriedly leaned over to comfort him and said, "Don't be angry, Mr. Zhang. This time Zhang Heng is coming in a menacing manner and has bad intentions. Zizheng is also impatient. Otherwise, how would he dare to talk such nonsense?"

Having said this, Wang Zhixian paused and continued: "Moreover, Zhang Heng, the censor of Qiandu, is an official of the fourth rank, and the government official is also a fourth rank. In fact, we don't need to be afraid of him."

The matter was so important that Li Wensheng ignored his anger and glared at Li Yi, saying with some concern: "Although I am a fourth-grade prefect, Zhang Heng is a capital official and is more respected than the local prefect like me.

In addition, he has the support of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, so how can I compare with him?"

Since ancient times, Beijing officials have been somewhat more noble than local officials, and Wang Zhixian also knows this. Now that he heard that Li Wensheng was afraid and did not dare to face Zhang Heng directly, he also had a look of disappointment on his face, so he didn't say anything at the moment and sat back.

Li Wensheng blushed a little when he saw it. Fortunately, he had already turned red with anger, and Wang Zhixian and Li Yi couldn't notice it.

Just when the three of them were listless, Sun Ce walked in.

Maybe because he was too busy, he didn't realize that the atmosphere in the hall was very depressing, so he saluted directly and said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty, the banquet outside has been prepared, and everyone is waiting for you two. Now..."

Li Wensheng naturally understood the meaning. The banquet had priorities and dignity. As the person with the highest official position, he should go out and start the celebration banquet now.

At that moment, Li Wensheng ignored Li Yi and walked out of the hall directly to the front hall.

Wang Zhixian's face was gloomy. He looked at Li Yi with a solemn expression and said softly: "Zizheng, no matter what, the victims are innocent. They have been displaced. If they have no way to survive, they will rebel. By then, the people of Baoding Prefecture will

Everyone will be implicated. You..., you can't let go."

Li Yi looked at the sad Wang Zhixian and understood that he was a good official who really wanted to help the people. He could only nod his head and said: "Don't worry, Lord County, I will never stop until the last moment."

Wang Zhixian nodded, his eyes were a little red, and he quickly walked out of the side hall.

These words made Sun Ce full of confusion. He looked at Wang Zhixian, whose back suddenly hunched over, and asked in confusion: "Zizheng, what happened?"

Li Yi sighed and said: "Wang Zhixian is worried about the victims."

Sun Ce laughed when he heard this and said: "As long as we are here, why should he take care of the victims? Zizheng, don't say any more, we are the protagonists now, hurry up and go to the front yard."

Li Yi originally wanted to tell Sun Cerium about Zhang Heng's upcoming arrival, but seeing how excited he was now, he could only endure it.

When we arrived at the front yard, halls, and courtyards, they were already crowded with people. These wealthy gentry from Baoding Prefecture came in person with congratulatory gifts, in order to take advantage of this moment to leave an impression on the Sun family and Li Yi. If they say anything in the future

Get closer to each other.

Since ancient times, the friendship between fellow villagers has been very important. Once one person in the countryside achieves merit, others will contribute money and efforts, so that those who become successful in the future can support the fellow villagers, and support each other to form a community.

Only groups with blood ties as a bond can gain a firm foothold in all walks of life.
To be continued...