4481--Andrew
Fang Jun dismounted from his horse and went forward to meet him. He clasped his fists and saluted before approaching: "Brother Bin Wang is not in Chang'an to direct the construction of the city, why are you here?"
The purple-robed official who will accompany him in the future is none other than Jing Zhaoyin Ma Zhou, the court servant.
Ma Zhou came forward to greet him with a serious expression on his face: "It rained continuously for many days, and mountain torrents broke out in many places in the mountains. The flood carried sand and gravel down the river and scoured the embankment. Last night, the embankment was finally overwhelmed and broke for several miles. The intersection of Qingming Canal and Jushui was blocked in several places, and the river overflowed, making it impossible to go northward along the Qingming Canal. The surrounding villages were devastated, and the population and livestock suffered serious losses. Repair the embankment."
Fang Jun's complexion became serious, he patted Ma Zhou on the shoulder, and said, "Let's go and have a look together."
The two walked side by side, and the soldiers all dismounted, following behind with vigilant eyes.
Officials from Jingzhao Mansion ahead, local elders, civilian husbands recruited, and even officials from the Water Department of the Ministry of Industry gathered together. People come to the embankment...
There is a bend in the river course tens of feet ahead. The surging water hits the embankment and then turns north. After that, the water slows down and divides into two after passing through a stone "Jianzui" in the middle of the river course. , half of it continued to flow northeast along the river, and the other half rushed into the artificially dug Qingming Canal to flow to Chang'an, becoming one of the water conservancy systems of Chang'an City. Before the river reaches Tsim Tsui, it all rushes into the Ching Ming Canal. The narrow channel of the Ching Ming Canal cannot accommodate such a large amount of water. It instantly overflows the embankment and submerges the farmland and villages on both sides. On both sides are Shaoling Plain and Shenhe Plain. The terrain is narrow and concave, resulting in nowhere for the flood to drain, and the flood gradually expands.
Ma Zhou pointed to where he could see in the north, a long section of the Qingming Canal had been submerged by floods, and said in a deep voice, "There are many villages on both sides of the Qingming Canal, and now most of them have been submerged, with countless losses and thousands of people. People are homeless, and the most serious thing is that if the flood cannot be contained as soon as possible, once the flood reaches Chang'an along the Qingming Canal, the soaring water level will submerge the Lifang on both sides of the canal in the city, and even rush into the Taiji Palace."
In the third year of Emperor Kaihuang’s reign, Daxing City was built. Emperor Wen of Sui dug three canals to divert water to the city. One is Longshou Canal, which leads from the southeast of the city to Changlepo. It is divided into two canals. , Xingqing Palace enters Taiji Palace from the imperial second is Yong'an Canal, which leads the water from Da'anfang West Street into the city, and flows north into third is Qingming Canal, which leads water from Da'anfang East Street into the city, and from the imperial city into Taiji Palace. "
Once the water level of the Qingming Canal rises sharply, half of Chang'an City will suffer from floods, especially the Taiji Palace, which is currently heavily damaged, is very likely to become a flooded country.
Fang Jun looked at several officials of the Ministry of Industry and asked, "Has the Ministry of Industry drawn up regulations for water control?"
The Ministry of Industry is his old unit, but it has been under the jurisdiction of Zhang Liang for the past few years. He rarely pays attention to it. In the past, the old subordinates either resigned from their posts or were transferred to other places to take charge of the construction of the shipyard. I can't name the officials of the Ministry of Industry...
The first official, who was about fifty years old and with a stocky figure, hurried forward two steps, and replied: "Returning to the Duke of Yue, I received a notice from the Jingzhao Mansion at Yinshi today, and Zhang Shilang called us back to the official office to brainstorm and formulate a plan. The strategy of blocking first and then evacuating, the Jingzhao government is responsible for summoning the people to save the disaster."
Fang Jun nodded. Zhang Wenguan, the current left servant of the Ministry of Industry, was promoted by Zhang Liang from the position of Wailang, a member of the Ministry of Water. As for water control, it is his job, and his level is not bad, and this person is diligent and upright, so he can be trusted. important task.
In fact, he doesn't know about the affairs of the Ministry, and now Zhang Wenguan is equivalent to the Minister of the Ministry of Industry...
As for the Ministry of Industry official in front of him, he couldn't name him.
Then he turned to Ma Zhou and said, "How many civilians have been recruited, and how many materials are still lacking?"
Ma Zhou looked distressed: "It's okay for the earthworker to say that this place is close to Shaoling Plain, so we can use local materials, but now the entire Chang'an City is being repaired, and there is a serious shortage of stone materials. Moreover, it has been raining for many days before, and there are floods in all parts of Guanzhong. There was no catastrophe, but all localities organized manpower to build cities, strengthen walls, and build houses, and it was difficult to mobilize enough manpower for a while.”
After the Great War, Guanzhong was full of ruins and a thousand wastes were waiting to be built. It required a huge amount of supplies to build and repair various cities, houses, water conservancy, and roads. In contrast, it needed countless civilians.
Now there are gaps everywhere, every kind of material is scarce, and it is difficult to recruit for a while.
Fang Jun looked at the flooded river, frowned and said: "Once the flood affects Chang'an, not only will the loss be serious, but it will also make the situation turbulent, and there is no room for loss."
Ma Zhou's expression was grave. He naturally understood Fang Jun's meaning. Material losses were secondary. What was more important was that His Majesty had just quelled the rebellion. Many people were hiding behind the scenes and watching with cold eyes. Someone must stir up public opinion and question His Majesty's legitimacy.
From the construction of Daxing City in the former Sui Dynasty to the renaming of Chang'an here in the Tang Dynasty, no expense was spared in the construction of the city. The drainage facilities in the city are extremely complete, and there has been no flood for so many years. How can you, Li Chengqian, flood when you are in power?
Is it a warning from heaven to persecute King Jin?
Once this kind of public opinion rises, it will be extremely difficult to extinguish it, and it will even form doubts about the emperor for a long time.
"It's not too late, we need to quell the flood as soon as possible." Fang Jun turned to Wei Ying and said, "Take the commander's badge and rush to the Xuanwu Gate, and order Wang Fangyi to lead five regiments of soldiers to participate in disaster relief and flood control."
In the military system of the Tang Dynasty, every five people form a team, two teams form a group, five groups form a team, two teams form a brigade, and two brigades form a regiment... plus standard bearers, cooks, craftsmen and other miscellaneous personnel, the formation of a regiment The strength is about 220 people, and the fifth regiment is more than [-] people.
Although there are not many of them, they are all young and strong soldiers who have received formal military training all year round, and their physical fitness far exceeds that of ordinary recruited civilians.
"Here!"
Wei Ying took two companions, got on his horse and galloped the bridge over the Bashui has been washed away, and the water potential of Qingming Canal has surged over the embankment, the only way to go to Chang'an is to go back to the vicinity of Duqu and cross the entire Shaoling Plain along the road along the official road on the Bashui side. Arrive at Longshouyuan in the north, and then return to Xuanwu Gate in the west.
An official from the Ministry of Industry said: "Even if there is sufficient manpower, a large amount of stone is needed to repair the dam and block the river.
Fang Jun rubbed his chin and asked: "Although I am the Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, I haven't been to the Yamen for a long time, and Zhang Wenguan is in charge of the Ministry's affairs. The officials in the Ministry are hard to recognize, but I don't know how to call you?"
The official of the Ministry of Industry hurriedly said: "I am the next official, Peiyi Hedong, and I am the right servant of the Ministry of Industry."
Fang Jun glanced at him, it turned out to be the Pei clan of Hedong, but the Pei clan of Hedong is a big family with many branches, and it may not be the same as the family of the Pei clan of Hedong where Pei Xingjian lives, otherwise this person must be mentioned in front of him, after all Who doesn't know that Pei Xingjian is the heart of his heart?If he and Pei Xingjian come from the same school, he will definitely take care of him.
"Tell me, what's your idea?"
Pei Yi hesitated: "This..."
Fang Jun was a little impatient: "Speak up if you have something to say, don't you want to make such a gesture, isn't it just that you don't want to take responsibility, do you want me to be blamed? It's something you don't take!"
"Yes Yes Yes……"
Pei Yi was taken aback, and then remembered that the person in front of him had a nickname of "Bang Chui", if he was provoked, his little servant might be beaten up...
Busyly said: "Less than five miles to the south, there is a temple called Xingjiao Temple. It is impossible to know when it was built. However, due to the rebellion of the rebels, it had to be temporarily suspended, and the work has not started until now, Lord Yue, look..."
Fang Jun clicked his tongue, and looked at the right servant of the Ministry of Industry for a few times: "You are not a good guy, I have no grievances with you, are you trying to cheat me?"
The flood is serious, and we should try our best to deal with it. This is the responsibility of the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and there is no shirk. Since there are ready-made stones, how can we not take them?Not taking it is letting the floods rage, and it is dereliction of duty.
Since Xuanzang returned from Tianzhu seeking Buddhist scriptures, his reputation has skyrocketed, and he can almost be hailed as "Buddhist No. 1". How could he let others take away the stones for the Buddhist temple he wanted to rebuild, causing the project to be delayed indefinitely?
To take away the stone is to offend Xuanzang, the "Buddhist No. 1", not only to face the dissatisfaction of the entire Buddhist sect, but also to face the condemnation of countless believers. Not to mention Fang Jun, even the emperor has a headache ...
Pei Yi carefully took off the beam crown on his head, and smiled: "I have to do this as a last resort, and I hope that the Duke of Yue will not be blamed. After all, it is for the safety of these thousands of people and Chang'an. , I am ashamed and ashamed. To express my apology, I am willing to resign, in the face of the Duke of Yue."
Seeing this scene, the surrounding officials, soldiers, and common people clamored loudly. Only then did they realize that Pei Yi was using such a "secret plot" to force Fang Jun to go to Xingjiao Temple to requisition stone materials. For this reason, he even resigned from his official position. If you dare to persecute him as a subordinate official, can you still have a good end?
Many people even began to applaud and applaud, admonishing Fang Jun not to be angry, after all, although this Pei Yi is unscrupulous, he is a good official who pleads for the people...
Fang Jun ignored the noise around him, and asked Ma Zhou beside him with a smile, "What do you think, Brother Bin Wang?"
Ma Zhou said with a cold face and no expression, "I'll just stand aside and watch."
Fang Jun was speechless: "...you are so humorous!"
Then he turned his head, looked at Pei Yi with a face of righteousness and awe, and said loudly: "Come on, take this dog down for me!"
The crowd was in an uproar.
(End of this chapter)
Fang Jun dismounted from his horse and went forward to meet him. He clasped his fists and saluted before approaching: "Brother Bin Wang is not in Chang'an to direct the construction of the city, why are you here?"
The purple-robed official who will accompany him in the future is none other than Jing Zhaoyin Ma Zhou, the court servant.
Ma Zhou came forward to greet him with a serious expression on his face: "It rained continuously for many days, and mountain torrents broke out in many places in the mountains. The flood carried sand and gravel down the river and scoured the embankment. Last night, the embankment was finally overwhelmed and broke for several miles. The intersection of Qingming Canal and Jushui was blocked in several places, and the river overflowed, making it impossible to go northward along the Qingming Canal. The surrounding villages were devastated, and the population and livestock suffered serious losses. Repair the embankment."
Fang Jun's complexion became serious, he patted Ma Zhou on the shoulder, and said, "Let's go and have a look together."
The two walked side by side, and the soldiers all dismounted, following behind with vigilant eyes.
Officials from Jingzhao Mansion ahead, local elders, civilian husbands recruited, and even officials from the Water Department of the Ministry of Industry gathered together. People come to the embankment...
There is a bend in the river course tens of feet ahead. The surging water hits the embankment and then turns north. After that, the water slows down and divides into two after passing through a stone "Jianzui" in the middle of the river course. , half of it continued to flow northeast along the river, and the other half rushed into the artificially dug Qingming Canal to flow to Chang'an, becoming one of the water conservancy systems of Chang'an City. Before the river reaches Tsim Tsui, it all rushes into the Ching Ming Canal. The narrow channel of the Ching Ming Canal cannot accommodate such a large amount of water. It instantly overflows the embankment and submerges the farmland and villages on both sides. On both sides are Shaoling Plain and Shenhe Plain. The terrain is narrow and concave, resulting in nowhere for the flood to drain, and the flood gradually expands.
Ma Zhou pointed to where he could see in the north, a long section of the Qingming Canal had been submerged by floods, and said in a deep voice, "There are many villages on both sides of the Qingming Canal, and now most of them have been submerged, with countless losses and thousands of people. People are homeless, and the most serious thing is that if the flood cannot be contained as soon as possible, once the flood reaches Chang'an along the Qingming Canal, the soaring water level will submerge the Lifang on both sides of the canal in the city, and even rush into the Taiji Palace."
In the third year of Emperor Kaihuang’s reign, Daxing City was built. Emperor Wen of Sui dug three canals to divert water to the city. One is Longshou Canal, which leads from the southeast of the city to Changlepo. It is divided into two canals. , Xingqing Palace enters Taiji Palace from the imperial second is Yong'an Canal, which leads the water from Da'anfang West Street into the city, and flows north into third is Qingming Canal, which leads water from Da'anfang East Street into the city, and from the imperial city into Taiji Palace. "
Once the water level of the Qingming Canal rises sharply, half of Chang'an City will suffer from floods, especially the Taiji Palace, which is currently heavily damaged, is very likely to become a flooded country.
Fang Jun looked at several officials of the Ministry of Industry and asked, "Has the Ministry of Industry drawn up regulations for water control?"
The Ministry of Industry is his old unit, but it has been under the jurisdiction of Zhang Liang for the past few years. He rarely pays attention to it. In the past, the old subordinates either resigned from their posts or were transferred to other places to take charge of the construction of the shipyard. I can't name the officials of the Ministry of Industry...
The first official, who was about fifty years old and with a stocky figure, hurried forward two steps, and replied: "Returning to the Duke of Yue, I received a notice from the Jingzhao Mansion at Yinshi today, and Zhang Shilang called us back to the official office to brainstorm and formulate a plan. The strategy of blocking first and then evacuating, the Jingzhao government is responsible for summoning the people to save the disaster."
Fang Jun nodded. Zhang Wenguan, the current left servant of the Ministry of Industry, was promoted by Zhang Liang from the position of Wailang, a member of the Ministry of Water. As for water control, it is his job, and his level is not bad, and this person is diligent and upright, so he can be trusted. important task.
In fact, he doesn't know about the affairs of the Ministry, and now Zhang Wenguan is equivalent to the Minister of the Ministry of Industry...
As for the Ministry of Industry official in front of him, he couldn't name him.
Then he turned to Ma Zhou and said, "How many civilians have been recruited, and how many materials are still lacking?"
Ma Zhou looked distressed: "It's okay for the earthworker to say that this place is close to Shaoling Plain, so we can use local materials, but now the entire Chang'an City is being repaired, and there is a serious shortage of stone materials. Moreover, it has been raining for many days before, and there are floods in all parts of Guanzhong. There was no catastrophe, but all localities organized manpower to build cities, strengthen walls, and build houses, and it was difficult to mobilize enough manpower for a while.”
After the Great War, Guanzhong was full of ruins and a thousand wastes were waiting to be built. It required a huge amount of supplies to build and repair various cities, houses, water conservancy, and roads. In contrast, it needed countless civilians.
Now there are gaps everywhere, every kind of material is scarce, and it is difficult to recruit for a while.
Fang Jun looked at the flooded river, frowned and said: "Once the flood affects Chang'an, not only will the loss be serious, but it will also make the situation turbulent, and there is no room for loss."
Ma Zhou's expression was grave. He naturally understood Fang Jun's meaning. Material losses were secondary. What was more important was that His Majesty had just quelled the rebellion. Many people were hiding behind the scenes and watching with cold eyes. Someone must stir up public opinion and question His Majesty's legitimacy.
From the construction of Daxing City in the former Sui Dynasty to the renaming of Chang'an here in the Tang Dynasty, no expense was spared in the construction of the city. The drainage facilities in the city are extremely complete, and there has been no flood for so many years. How can you, Li Chengqian, flood when you are in power?
Is it a warning from heaven to persecute King Jin?
Once this kind of public opinion rises, it will be extremely difficult to extinguish it, and it will even form doubts about the emperor for a long time.
"It's not too late, we need to quell the flood as soon as possible." Fang Jun turned to Wei Ying and said, "Take the commander's badge and rush to the Xuanwu Gate, and order Wang Fangyi to lead five regiments of soldiers to participate in disaster relief and flood control."
In the military system of the Tang Dynasty, every five people form a team, two teams form a group, five groups form a team, two teams form a brigade, and two brigades form a regiment... plus standard bearers, cooks, craftsmen and other miscellaneous personnel, the formation of a regiment The strength is about 220 people, and the fifth regiment is more than [-] people.
Although there are not many of them, they are all young and strong soldiers who have received formal military training all year round, and their physical fitness far exceeds that of ordinary recruited civilians.
"Here!"
Wei Ying took two companions, got on his horse and galloped the bridge over the Bashui has been washed away, and the water potential of Qingming Canal has surged over the embankment, the only way to go to Chang'an is to go back to the vicinity of Duqu and cross the entire Shaoling Plain along the road along the official road on the Bashui side. Arrive at Longshouyuan in the north, and then return to Xuanwu Gate in the west.
An official from the Ministry of Industry said: "Even if there is sufficient manpower, a large amount of stone is needed to repair the dam and block the river.
Fang Jun rubbed his chin and asked: "Although I am the Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, I haven't been to the Yamen for a long time, and Zhang Wenguan is in charge of the Ministry's affairs. The officials in the Ministry are hard to recognize, but I don't know how to call you?"
The official of the Ministry of Industry hurriedly said: "I am the next official, Peiyi Hedong, and I am the right servant of the Ministry of Industry."
Fang Jun glanced at him, it turned out to be the Pei clan of Hedong, but the Pei clan of Hedong is a big family with many branches, and it may not be the same as the family of the Pei clan of Hedong where Pei Xingjian lives, otherwise this person must be mentioned in front of him, after all Who doesn't know that Pei Xingjian is the heart of his heart?If he and Pei Xingjian come from the same school, he will definitely take care of him.
"Tell me, what's your idea?"
Pei Yi hesitated: "This..."
Fang Jun was a little impatient: "Speak up if you have something to say, don't you want to make such a gesture, isn't it just that you don't want to take responsibility, do you want me to be blamed? It's something you don't take!"
"Yes Yes Yes……"
Pei Yi was taken aback, and then remembered that the person in front of him had a nickname of "Bang Chui", if he was provoked, his little servant might be beaten up...
Busyly said: "Less than five miles to the south, there is a temple called Xingjiao Temple. It is impossible to know when it was built. However, due to the rebellion of the rebels, it had to be temporarily suspended, and the work has not started until now, Lord Yue, look..."
Fang Jun clicked his tongue, and looked at the right servant of the Ministry of Industry for a few times: "You are not a good guy, I have no grievances with you, are you trying to cheat me?"
The flood is serious, and we should try our best to deal with it. This is the responsibility of the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and there is no shirk. Since there are ready-made stones, how can we not take them?Not taking it is letting the floods rage, and it is dereliction of duty.
Since Xuanzang returned from Tianzhu seeking Buddhist scriptures, his reputation has skyrocketed, and he can almost be hailed as "Buddhist No. 1". How could he let others take away the stones for the Buddhist temple he wanted to rebuild, causing the project to be delayed indefinitely?
To take away the stone is to offend Xuanzang, the "Buddhist No. 1", not only to face the dissatisfaction of the entire Buddhist sect, but also to face the condemnation of countless believers. Not to mention Fang Jun, even the emperor has a headache ...
Pei Yi carefully took off the beam crown on his head, and smiled: "I have to do this as a last resort, and I hope that the Duke of Yue will not be blamed. After all, it is for the safety of these thousands of people and Chang'an. , I am ashamed and ashamed. To express my apology, I am willing to resign, in the face of the Duke of Yue."
Seeing this scene, the surrounding officials, soldiers, and common people clamored loudly. Only then did they realize that Pei Yi was using such a "secret plot" to force Fang Jun to go to Xingjiao Temple to requisition stone materials. For this reason, he even resigned from his official position. If you dare to persecute him as a subordinate official, can you still have a good end?
Many people even began to applaud and applaud, admonishing Fang Jun not to be angry, after all, although this Pei Yi is unscrupulous, he is a good official who pleads for the people...
Fang Jun ignored the noise around him, and asked Ma Zhou beside him with a smile, "What do you think, Brother Bin Wang?"
Ma Zhou said with a cold face and no expression, "I'll just stand aside and watch."
Fang Jun was speechless: "...you are so humorous!"
Then he turned his head, looked at Pei Yi with a face of righteousness and awe, and said loudly: "Come on, take this dog down for me!"
The crowd was in an uproar.
(End of this chapter)
