Chapter 353： The mountain collapsed

Chapter 353 The mountain collapsed

Ji Wuya's brows almost knitted into a knot, and he told the soldiers beside him: "Send someone to seal the mine within a radius of five miles to prevent unsuspecting people from entering by mistake."

"Thank you, sir, let's go back to the county office first. The emperor is expected to arrive in a few days. We have to explain the situation clearly in advance, so as not to overjoy the emperor and make him angry when the time comes."

He thought that his fortune was good and he could overcome it, but he didn't expect that one wave would come after another, which would kill him!

Five days later, the emperor's dragon carriage had not yet arrived in Ping'an County. Ji Wuya and Xie Yucheng went to the Dragon King Temple again to investigate the situation. This time they brought many talented people with them. Before the group arrived at Miao Village, they only heard There was a loud noise, the mountains trembled, leaves and fruits fell one after another, insects and birds fled in panic, and everything was in chaos.

Ji Wuya had just experienced an earthquake in Quzhou Prefecture, and he instinctively thought it was another natural disaster.

It was Xie Yucheng who reacted first, shouting with a white face, "Master Ji, the mountain has collapsed!"

Ji Wuya reacted and rushed forward.

Standing on the wall of Miao Village, you can just see the scene over the Dragon King Temple. At this time, the mountain tops have disappeared, and the soldiers stationed there all looked pale, as if they were seriously ill.

Gao Yong staggered over with his men and reported, "Sir, it's true that the whole five miles radius of the mine was affected. The mountain suddenly disappeared and disappeared before our eyes! And the stream doesn't know where it is going now." went."

Xie Yucheng's expression changed and he ordered anxiously: "Quick! Look upstream and find the end of the stream. If the stream changes course and rushes into the village, it will be troublesome!"

Gao Yong did not dare to delay and immediately took the people away.

Xie Yucheng was still frightened, and Ji Wuya's eyes were blank. They didn't even know how they were sent back to the county government.

After Emperor Longjia arrived in Ping'an County.

Ji Xie and his wife dragged their exhausted bodies to pick up the driver outside the city.

The emperor was very anxious and waved his hand: "Go to Miao Village."

Ji Wuya stepped forward and replied, "Your Majesty, the Dragon King Temple is gone!"

In the county government office.

After washing up, the emperor was able to listen to Ji Wuya's report. After learning that the mountain collapsed, his face had always been particularly smelly.

Dekang was so frightened that he didn't dare to take a breath while waiting on the side.

After a while, the emperor snorted leisurely and glared at the two of them, "The mine is within your jurisdiction. You don't even know there is such a big secret hidden under the Dragon King Temple. This is how you share my worries and solve my problems." of!"

"I deserve to die!" Ji Wuya looked like he had no love in his life. At this time, he was so desperate that he didn't want to struggle anymore.

Wei Guangxian slowly stepped forward, clasped his fists and bowed, "Your Majesty, I have sent people to check. Several mountains around the mine have collapsed, and the mine has been filled. I suspect that the diversion of the stream above the Dragon King Temple is itself a part of the agency. Huan, if magistrate Xie hadn't discovered what was going on under the Dragon King Temple, the secrets there would have been hidden forever in the earth even if the emperor ordered people to catch up with them for decades. "

"So according to your words, Xie Yucheng and Ji Wuya have no faults and still have merit?" the emperor said angrily and mockingly.

Wei Guangxian did not deny it, "Your Majesty, at least we now know where those things are, so what if the mountain collapses? You can send people to dig. If they can't dig it out in one year, it will take two years. If it doesn't work in two years, it will take five years. Five years If it doesn't work, we can always find those things in ten years." The emperor's face finally looked better. After he went to Miao Village in person and saw the collapse of the mountain in person, he stopped pointing. Ji Wuya scolded, and only ordered: "Leave all matters concerning Quzhou's coastal city wall and Dragon King Temple to you. Once these two matters are properly handled, come to Beijing to see me! If you don't do it well, you will never show up again in your life." In front of me!"

“I obey!” Ji Wuya watched the emperor leave with trepidation.

Xie Yucheng was worried, "Master Ji, does your Majesty mean that you want us to guard this place all the time?"

Ji Wuya glanced at him coolly and said, "It's me, not you. Magistrate Xie, you should be promoted smoothly after taking office this year. I congratulate you in advance!"

Although the Dragon King Temple collapsed, it did not harm the lives of the people, nor did it affect people's livelihood. The emperor would not trouble Xie Yucheng regardless of right or wrong, and coupled with his previous political achievements, there was a high probability that he would be able to leave smoothly.

Xie Yucheng's face became a little better after hearing these words, and he comforted Ji Wuya in turn, "Master Ji, return to Quzhou Mansion with peace of mind. The official will send people to keep an eye on this place. After the situation stabilizes in a few days, the official will send people in to investigate." I’ll report the situation to you carefully.”

Ji Wuya really didn’t want to leave, but there was still a lot of things waiting for him in Fucheng, so he had to leave.

Before leaving, he made a special trip to Rongshu Village with Xie Yucheng.

The incident at the Dragon King Temple did not have any impact on Rongshu Village. No one even took the initiative to mention it. Everyone was still busy in the workshop and in the fields.

Xie Yucheng brought Ji Wuya to Old Man Yang's house early in the morning.

Zhou recognized Ji Wuya at a glance and knelt down with a plop, "A common woman pays homage to the magistrate and the county magistrate."

Others in the Yang family were also frightened and had to follow suit.

Ji Wuya quickly stopped him, "Old Master and Madam, I am here today about the Dragon King Temple. Can you say a few words?"

“Okay, okay!” Old Man Yang quickly asked Yang Laosan to go into the house and move the stool.

Ji Wuya sat down and asked straight to the point: "I heard from Mr. Xie that it was a hunter from your village who first discovered the strangeness in the river. Is that person in the village?"

Old Man Yang was stunned for a moment and felt very regretful, "It would have been better if you had come here two days earlier. The man you are talking about is called Yang Han. He is the best hunter in our village. His family has no land and does not have to farm. He only relies on hunting." Being able to support both father and daughter, their life is better than that of other villagers.

He often stayed in the mountains. In the past, when his daughter was still with him, he would sometimes leave her for three to five days. Later, when her daughter was older and she was sent away, he lived alone and was free and comfortable, often not seeing anyone for ten days and a half.

But this is normal. He does business in partnership with my eldest grandson and my eldest grandson’s relatives from my eldest grandson’s Yue family. They collect mountain products, game and the like. Even an old man like me doesn’t quite understand. They then send them to Songxi Town and sell them to people passing by. Although working as a merchant ship is hard work, you can earn a lot.

I met him two days ago when he was heading into the mountains and exchanged a few words with him. Seeing that he had brought so many things with him, he would probably have to go for a long time. "

Ji Wuya and Xie Yucheng looked at each other and did not give up easily, "Then did he say which mountain he went to?"

Old Man Yang shook his head without even thinking, "Sir, don't bother. Look at the mountains here. We can go from Ping'an County to Huai'an County and several other counties. Where can we find it in the vast mountains?" But when he goes into the mountains, everyone feels at ease.”

Ji Wuya was puzzled, "Why is this?"