The Ultimate Prodigal Son - Chapter 237

[Chapter 237 Report to the Emperor]

In broad daylight, those people dared to cut corners like this, which was simply contempt for the royal power.

“Dad, I think there are probably many people involved in this matter, and we must make a long-term plan.”

Lin Tian said seriously.

When he learned that most of the dams were shoddy projects, he guessed that the money allocated by the court must have been embezzled by some officials.

Otherwise, they would not use such inferior materials to build dams.

Moreover, the governors over there were very arrogant, and those who didn’t know would think that they were all very great.

“You are right, this matter must be investigated thoroughly.”

Lin Zuhua was very angry when he thought of this.

I thought that the officials nowadays were so honest, and they would still do some trivial things under the feet of the emperor after a long time.

The problem is that this kind of matter involving life safety must not be sloppy.

“Tian’er, you must find the emperor as soon as possible about this matter and explain the matter in Ningjiang City in detail.”

The Lin family has been loyal ministers for generations. Now such a big thing has happened. For the safety of the people, Lin Tian must enforce the law impartially.

“Dad, just leave this matter to me. I will definitely complete what you ask me to do, no matter how hard it is.”

Lin Zuhua showed a gratified smile and solemnly told Lin Tian.

“Tian’er, you must remember the Lin family motto, be loyal to the emperor and serve the country!”

“Dad, don’t worry! I have always kept the Lin family motto in mind.”

“Very good, go back and rest quickly, there are still things to do tomorrow.”

After Lin Zuhua finished speaking, Lin Tian withdrew.

The next day, Lin Tian went to Beijing to meet the emperor early in the morning.

For this matter, he almost didn’t sleep all night, and his heart was full of the people of Ningjiang City.

In addition to the plague, there were also uncontrollable floods, which were simply inhumane.

So when he arrived at the palace, he couldn’t wait to walk towards the hall. When

he saw Eunuch Shun at the door, Lin Tian greeted him politely, “Eunuch Shun, I have something important to do with the emperor.” When

Eunuch Shun saw that the person coming was Lin Tian, his eyes narrowed into a slit with joy, and his attitude was also very attentive.

“I haven’t seen Master Lin for a long time. He looks even more handsome. I heard that Master Lin has had many adventures along the way, which has won praises from people!”

“Eunuch Shun, you are too kind. I haven’t seen you for a long time, and I think you look better.”

These words made Eunuch Shun very happy, and he was very happy at that moment: “Master Lin is not like that. I serve the emperor all day long and dare not neglect him. But he has been touched by the dragon spirit, so he must look more energetic!”

“Yes.”

Lin Tian smiled. He didn’t have the time to talk to Eunuch Shun about some irrelevant things.

After all, he was a person who was busy with important matters, and he also had Lin Zuhua’s instructions, so he didn’t want to delay on some things.

But this Eunuch Shun was more enthusiastic than usual.

First, Lin Tian was the only son of Lin Zuhua, the general who protected the country, and second, Lin Tian was a more capable person.

Whether in the court or in front of the emperor, he was a well-known figure.

Eunuch Shun smiled and wanted to continue chatting with Lin Tian, but was directly rejected by him.

“Eunuch, I will have a good talk with you when I have time another day, but today I have something important to report to the emperor, please help me inform him!”

Lin Tian looked serious, and Eunuch Shun did not dare to neglect him.

He ran in and informed the emperor, and soon arranged for Lin Tian to see him.

The huge palace was very magnificent.

The emperor was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, with a majestic face, sitting on the dragon throne.

When Lin Tian saw him, he immediately made a bowing motion, “I, the son of Lin Zuhua, Lin Tian, pay my respects to the emperor. Long live the emperor!”

The man on the dragon throne looked down at Lin Tian’s figure, his flying sword eyebrows slightly raised.

“Lin Tian? Stand up, what do you want to see me for?”

Generally speaking, there is still some time before the morning court.

And Lin Tian chose to come to pay homage so early, there must be something important.

“Your Majesty, I have come here to report something important to you. This matter is related to the lives of the people in Ningjiang City.”

Lin Tian looked solemn, and the emperor also looked serious. Hearing about the safety of the people in Ningjiang City, he must not underestimate it.

“There is such a thing? Tell me everything you know!”

“Yes, sir!”

Lin Tian told the emperor everything about the flood in Ningjiang City. He

also emphasized that this flood was one of the important reasons for the deaths of people due to various factors such as the weak dam and shoddy work.

“I just hope that the emperor can enforce the law impartially and investigate this matter thoroughly.”

Lin Tian bowed and knelt directly.

The emperor did not express his opinion, but asked Lin Tian.

“How do you know that the dam was built with shoddy materials? As far as I know, every penny of the money distributed by the court for earthquake relief is recorded and must be put into practice.”

Lin Tian certainly knew that when their group arrived in Ningjiang City, there was a plague and flood.

And he happened to meet the governor.

Not only did he witness their magnificent bedroom, but even the furnishings in the room looked very valuable.

How could a small local governor have so much money?

It’s impossible to think about it.

So at that time, I thought that these local officials secretly swallowed all the money allocated by the court.

In addition, they didn’t want to spend a lot of money to repair the dam, so they adulterated the materials.

Who would have thought that there would be a sudden flood there, which made him discover that there was something strange about the dam.

“That’s right. Every penny of the money allocated by the court must be put into practice! But Your Majesty, there are always some local officials who like to embezzle and cheat. There are countless shoddy projects. I just hope that Your Majesty can enforce the law impartially.”

Lin Tian emphasized again. He didn’t want to see so many people suffer.

The emperor’s expression was unclear, and Lin Tian was a little confused.

But think about it, the heart of the king has always been the most difficult to guess since ancient times.

Moreover, such a big thing happened in Ningjiang City. As the king of a country, the emperor can’t just ignore it.

However, Lin Tian really can’t figure out what the emperor is thinking now?

Will he care about Ningjiang City? Lin Tian was a little unsure.

In fact, before Lin Tian came, the emperor had already received the memorial from the governor of Ningjiang City.

In addition, after listening to what Lin Tian said, although he didn’t say it clearly, he actually had an idea.

He looked at Lin Tian with an unpredictable look.