Han Shizu

Chapter 880
The Huaihe River in May and June is in the flood season, and the water flow is turbulent, especially the Baili Changhuai River between Xuyi and Huaiyin, which is the most dangerous.

At the time of the Huaidong case, the corrupt officials of the transshipment department lied about the loss of the official ship's sinking because of the dangerous waterway, but secretly embezzled and disposed of the ship and its cargo.

The dredging of the Huaihe River in the lower reaches was smooth, or when the Han Dynasty marched south, in order to ensure the transfer of grain, equipment and troops, the people were recruited to open up a part of the water section.

However, with the opening of the Guishan Canal two years ago, government, commercial and private ships were able to avoid the dangerous road to the Huai River and pass smoothly without the worry of capsizing.In the past two years, the Guishan Canal has gradually become a golden waterway. After all, it is safe and is the first choice for all kinds of fleets, especially civilian ships.

Wang Pu, the chief envoy of Huaidong, has been in office for six full years. During these six years, he has done a lot of things in governing the Huaidong states. In terms of engineering, the two biggest achievements are Hongze Lake, The second is the Guishan Canal.

Since the seventh year of Qianyou, after the completion of Hongze, under the guidance of Wang Pu, the people of Chusi were made strong. It took two years, and more than 8 people were employed to excavate this road on the land of Huainan. The Guishan Canal is as long as hundreds of miles.

Judging from the time and the scale of using the people's strength, Wang Pu was very cautious in using the people's power, and did not rush for quick success.Talking about the canal, Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty was a topic that could never be avoided. Taking this as a lesson, Wang Pu often urged his subordinate officials not to serve the people too much, but to give him a chance to breathe.

Moreover, during the excavation process, he inspected the canal project three times before and after, personally interviewed the civilian husband, checked its condition, and listened to the situation.With Wang Pu's example, the officials below are naturally very vigilant, and no one dares to use the power of the people excessively for the sake of political achievements.

Therefore, when the Guishan Canal was opened, 35 civilians died before and after.Including the previous opening of Hongze Lake, no more than 100 people died, which is very rare.Of course, there are no engineering workers who are immortal from ancient times to the present.

As for the civilian husbands who were injured or injured, the chief envoy, of course, specially allocated funds to pay for them. At the same time, Wang Pu personally went to pay homage and visited their family members to appease them.

Since ancient times, public grievances will inevitably arise during the operation and implementation of any major project, and Wang Pu has achieved this.Until the excavation of the Guishan Canal was completed and the navigation was successfully opened, the people of Chusi had few complaints and were grateful to Wang Pu.

And Wang Pu, in the past six years in Huaidong, it was through these personal actions and set an example that he helped the big man consolidate his rule over Huaidong, and quickly regain his vitality.

Even ordinary people know that Wang Shijun is fair and selfless, he is strict with officials, and Li Shu is generous.In the 11th year of Qianyou, if you ask the people in Huaidong whether they miss the Tang Kingdom in the south of the Yangtze River, and describe it in an exaggerated way, you will probably be spit on and then cursed.

Of course, earning such a great reputation in Huaidong is not without negative effects. There are Huaidong officials who have been spurred and restrained by Wang Pu all the year round. No matter the old officials or the new officials, they all respect and fear him, resulting in resentment breed.

At the same time, within the Tokyo imperial court, there was also a lot of criticism against him. He was impeached for issues such as arbitrariness, overreach, and authority.If it wasn't for the emperor Liu Chengyou's protection, Wang Pu would have been destroyed long ago.

You know, in Huainan and Huainan, Dou Zhengu from Huaixi has long been transferred to Hebei to take charge of the government, and was replaced by Liu Wensou.He, Wang Pu, has been in office for six years, his buttocks are firmly seated, and he still says what he says.Among the Daoists of the Han Dynasty, Huaidong is a fat job, and there are many people who are greedy.

In April, the Imperial History reported that Wang Pu was suspected of being an invitation to buy people's hearts in Huaidong, and even the people in Huaidong only said what Wang Pu didn't know about the emperor.

Sometimes, Liu Chengyou is also curious, is Wang Pu so disgusting?But this time, Liu Chengyou finally decided to let Wang Pu move his position and transfer him away from the position of Huaidong chief envoy.Wang Pu has been in office for many years. First, he can’t bear to see him working too hard, exhausting his mind and body; Liu Chengyou himself is not sure how long this trust can last.

Until May, before Li Gu left Beijing, Liu Chengyou finally issued an edict to use Wang Pu to govern Huaidong for many years, and he worked hard to transfer him to Tokyo.With this edict, the minds of the qualified officials in the imperial court immediately came to life. Yangzhou is a good place, and there are quite a few people who are active and busy for the post of Huaidong Governor.

Of course, Liu Chengyou didn't let those people get what they wanted, but directly issued an order to make Wang Pu take over by transfer, which suddenly made those people stop thinking.

One edict, one system, was spread from Tokyo to Yangzhou, and read out to the two kings, and Wang Pu would do it as soon as the edict arrived.And on the day Wang Pu left Yangzhou, after hearing the news, they spontaneously gathered to see him off. An old man offered him a bowl of clean water, a handful of soil, and a bag of salt.Compared with Wanmin Umbrella as a show, that feeling is much more sincere.As soon as they parted, Wang Shijun, who had always shown others with sternness, couldn't help but burst into tears.

Departing from Yangzhou, Wang Pu took his family and a few servants along the canal northward on an official boat.The schedule is not fast, stop and go along the way, take care of the people's sentiments, and the way to leave office is also the last inspection tour habitually.

When it was learned that Wang Pu left his post and returned to the north, many people along the coast offered to stretch him and sent him off.However, it took more than six days to enter Xuyi territory from Yangzhou to Sizhou, just that distance.

Guishan Town was originally just a small village at the foot of Guishan Mountain, but after the opening of the Guishan Canal, it gradually prospered.After all, it is located in the top of the tortoise, and its excellent geographical conditions facilitate its rapid development.However, in more than a year, more than 2000 people have been gathered, densely populated, and all kinds of industries are well-developed.In the 10th year of Qianyou, Sizhou reported to the imperial court and officially established Guishan Town.

But at this time, climbing up Guishan Mountain, looking down at the bustling town and the canal that flows to the north, Wang Pu was very moved.On the canal, in sight, there are always sailing ships, and the voices from the town seem to be a hymn to him.As far as the eye can see, Hongze Lake in the north can still be vaguely seen, and the scene of rippling eyes has long been remembered in his mind.

"At the beginning, when I advocated the restoration of Hongze and the construction of the canal, there were many oppositions from the upper and lower levels, because the law and order were not stable, and I was afraid that it would cost the people and money!" Wang Pu said: "However, as long as we cherish the power of the people, use benevolence, and then benefit the people, there will be no public grievances. !"

Standing next to Wang Pu was the newly appointed political envoy Wang Pu. He followed Wang Pu all the way to the north this time, not only for inspection, but also to see him off.

Listening to his words, Wang Pu pointed to the canal and Daze, and said with a light smile: "Now the people of Huaisi are enjoying the grace of Duke Wen!"

"These are all the favors of His Majesty, and I'm just giving them away! Hong Ze's order was all taken by His Majesty. Without His Majesty's support back then, how could there be such fertile soil today!"

From Wang Pu's words, we can know that although his temperament is somewhat staunch, his political consciousness is not low at all.
"After passing Xuyi, it's time to transfer to Bianshui. Qiwu saw each other off all the way. I am grateful for this friendship. Let's bid farewell here!" After feeling a lot, Wang Pu seemed to let go of the last bit of regret in his heart. , looked at Wang Pu seriously, cupped his hands and said, "I'll leave everything to you in Huaidong!"

Seeing this, Wang Pu naturally didn't dare to trust him, and hurriedly replied: "Don't worry, Mr. Wen! How can Pu dare to slack off his majesty's entrustment and the public's orders!"

Looking at Wang Pu, seeing his dignified appearance and majestic demeanor, Wang Pu couldn't help feeling a lot of emotion in his heart.The two of them were both Jinshi and the first degree in the first year of Qianyou. Now Wang Pu is in the prime of his life, his official career is smooth, and he is making progress all the way, but he is already old.

Wang Pu is only in his early fifties now, but he is aging very quickly due to years of sleepless nights and troubles.

Probably because he sensed Wang Pu's twilight mentality, Wang Pu couldn't help laughing and said: "Wen Bogong has been in Yangzhou for six years. He has made outstanding contributions to the country and the people. This time he came to Beijing, he should be worshiped as a phase!"

Regarding this point, Wang Pu was somewhat confident. Looking at Wang Pu, he smiled and said, "I'm old, and Qi Wu is highly valued by His Majesty. I'm an official of the frontier now, and I'll be a pillar of the imperial court in the future!"

In fact, the emperor's appreciation for Wang Pu is well known to everyone. As long as he doesn't make mistakes, it is a matter of course for him to become a prime minister in the future.Compared with those who worked hard, Wang Pu was really lucky. He obtained the fame and status that others sought so hard for, but he obtained it effortlessly. The road to promotion was smooth, as if it had already been arranged.

Of course, in addition to luck, the premise must also have capital that is valued.Just like this time succeeding Wang Pu as the chief envoy of Huaidong, besides being favored by the emperor, Wang Pu's own resume and political achievements are also outstanding. Take it easy, be organized, and achieve great results.

An official ship docked at the pier of Guishan Town, which attracted Wang Pu's attention, and he stopped boarding the ship.Armored guards, accompanied by generals, this kind of posture, obviously has a strong background, and it was quickly found out that it was Li Gu, the envoy who went south to Yangzhou to take up his post.

When Li Gu came to Yangzhou this time, Liu Chengyou changed Li Gu to a temporary assignment - the Jianghuai patrol envoy, who was fully responsible for the military affairs in the south of the Yangtze River.Concerned about his health, Liu Chengyou also specially added an official to his second son Li Gong and asked him to serve with him.Moreover, Dianzhi Zhao Yanjin was his accompanying military officer. Zhao Yanjin was the son of the late Shan State Duke Zhao Hui, and he was a military official who served him all the year round.

Hearing this, Wang Pu and Wang Pu went to visit immediately, and Li Gu didn't make any arrangements for the chance encounter, and met in person regardless of the fatigue of the boat.

In the early years of Qianyou, there were two most trusted ministers of the emperor, Li Gu in Hebei, and Wang Pu in Huaidong.Li Gu is able to know people, and Wang Pu is able to recommend talents, so they are called together.

They hadn't met each other before, but now, they met by chance in Guishan Town, and the two famous officials met for the first time. Although the scene was not big, it had the magnificence of a meeting between wind and clouds.

"Envoy Li!" Wang Pusu Rong bowed his hands.

"Wang Shijun!" Li Gu smiled and bowed in return.

Two people of the age who are similar in age, fame, and achievements, after meeting, they are like old friends.

(End of this chapter)