Standing at the gate of the mountain, Master Huili watched the carts of stones being pulled out of the temple and transported down the hillside to the place where the river embankment broke in the distance. He was originally depressed because of being "robbed" The heart suddenly faded, and the excited faces of the people meant that they had hope for their flood-stricken homes, and their happy life could continue...
Looking back at some dilapidated temples and the ruined Daxiong Hall, Master Huili suddenly felt that even the magnificent temples, the gold-plated Buddha body, or the sandalwood Buddha statues could not compare with so many people's yearning to be closer to the Buddha's heart. original intention.
"My Buddha is merciful" is not just an empty slogan, it should be the will and pursuit of the entire Buddhism.
How can it be more meaningful than studying those illusory Buddhist scriptures all day long?
What is compassion?
Freeing all beings from suffering is compassion.
*****
The water originates from Zhongnan Mountain and goes all the way south along the mountain. After several turns, it runs through the entire area between Chang'an City and Zhongnan Mountain. However, due to the geographical location of Fanchuan, it only flooded the nearby low farmland and villages, and then carried the mud and sand all the way south, rushing into the Qingming Canal.
The water control plan formulated by the Ministry of Industry is relatively complete, but it still underestimated the turbulence of the river. The bamboo basket full of gravel was just thrown into the crevasse and was washed away by the rapid current. They tried to fix it with wooden stakes, but the wooden stakes were nailed to the soft ground. The riverbed in the river was washed up and down by the flood, and the stones pulled from Xingjiao Temple were not washed away, but the breach was being expanded bit by bit by the flood.
On the embankment, Fang Jun took off the pocket first and threw it aside, then stretched out his hand to untie the silk sash of the armor, took off the armor one by one, and said to the horse: "The water is raging, if it can't be stopped in time, I'm afraid Chang'an City It is inevitable that this flood will hit you, so you have to prepare as soon as possible to prevent accidents."
He turned his head and shouted to the soldiers beside him, "Remove the armor!"
Seeing that his movements were unclear, Ma Zhou nodded and said, "Erlang, don't worry, I've already prepared for the worst... What do you want to do?"
Watching Fang Jun take off his armor, only wearing a jacket, he led his soldiers towards the breach.
Fang Jun's voice came from his ears: "You come and organize the peasants to nail wooden piles and lay down stones!"
Ma Zhou was stunned for a moment, then he understood, and hurried forward to pull Fang Jun, and said anxiously: "What do you want to do? This breach is so fast, you can't go down, otherwise, if something goes wrong, how can I tell Your Majesty?" , Explain to your family?"
Fang Junli ignored him, and said to the soldiers: "We are soldiers of the empire. It is our bounden duty to defend our home and country. We line up on the frontier to kill the enemy and protect the people in the capital! Now the flood is raging. It is time for us to fulfill our duties! Everyone will join me in the water and line up to stop the flood, so that the people can set up wooden piles and fill in stones!"
"Here!"
All the soldiers and a thousand soldiers agreed in unison.
When Fang Jun was the first to jump deep into the crevasse and was submerged by the raging flood, the soldiers behind him followed suit, "Putong" and "Putong" jumped off one after another, without question or hesitation, just like a mountain due to military orders!
"Jiro!"
Seeing that Fang Jun was submerged in the flood, Ma Zhou stomped his feet and shouted, his eyes tearing apart!
"Duke Yue!"
"Fang Erlang!"
All the people and husbands on the shore yelled and rushed to the shore one after another. Seeing the soldiers who jumped down the breach without hesitation, they were horrified and tears filled their eyes.
In the distance, Fang Jun's head was exposed above the water. Seeing the people on the shore still shouting and shouting, he said angrily, "Ma Zhou, why are you still standing there? Hurry up and organize people to nail wooden stakes!"
"oh oh!"
Only then did Ma Zhou regain his senses, and shouted: "Everyone, hurry up and nail the stakes!"
The peasants on the shore pulled the rope, and one by one, they also went down into the river, handed down the wooden stakes, and nailed them into the river bed one by one. Because more than a thousand soldiers slowed down the impact of the flood with their flesh and blood, the wooden stakes were nailed down one after another. , not washed away as before.
Fang Jun and his soldiers held hands, floated and sank in the flood, trying to maintain balance with all their strength, but it was winter, the river was freezing cold, coupled with the huge impact of the huge current, After a while, I couldn't stand it anymore.
Seeing that some soldiers were being washed away by the flood, Fang Jun shouted: "Bring the rope!"
"Here!"
Ma Zhou hurriedly ordered the peasants to trot to get the long rope, and threw one end into the river. Dozens of people stood on the bank and held the other end tightly in their hands. Only when all the soldiers in the river were holding on to the rope did they manage to stabilize.
How many times have the officials, common people, and civilian husbands on the shore seen such a scene of resisting the flood with their flesh and blood?What's more, one of them was soaked in the river water, and there was a current prince!All of a sudden, tears filled their eyes, their morale soared, and they spared no effort in nailing wooden stakes and lowering stones. Everyone tried their best to stop the breach as soon as possible.
With the passage of time, the soldiers in the breach were gradually exhausted under the erosion of the flood. Fang Jun looked around and said loudly: "When we face a strong enemy, we will go forward bravely and regard death as home. How can we be afraid of mere floods now? The barbarians can’t kill our bodies, and the floods can’t break our backs! Let me stand up! When the breach is blocked, a big bowl of wine and a big mouthful of meat, my brothers and I will celebrate!”
"Here!"
"Back then, we followed the commander-in-chief out of the white road and galloped across Mobei, and killed no less than ten barbarians. The mere flood couldn't break me!"
"Fangfu fine wine is the first-class wine in the world, but it is too expensive to drink. Can the commander-in-chief be generous this time, and the wine is enough?"
"You want to rebel, don't you? Fine wine is more expensive than gold. Are you trying to make the boss bankrupt?"
"Haha, who doesn't know that our commander-in-chief is as rich as a country? Mere wine, even if you drink it to death, it will not defeat our commander-in-chief's family background!"
……
Fang Jun also laughed loudly: "Who said just now that I'm going to bankrupt me? After I go up, I have to soak you in the wine tank. If you don't drink a tank of wine, why don't you come out!"
"Haha! Feed this melon to death!"
The soldiers in the river talked and laughed loudly, even though the turbulent flood hit their bodies with waves, they joined hands to form a human wall and remained motionless.
The people on the shore were infected by this fearless and selfless atmosphere, and all of them tried their best to block the breach without stopping.
The people in the vicinity were all infected by the military's feats, and women and children also gathered to participate in it according to their own strength.
After hearing the news, Master Huili came to help with the young men from the temple. Seeing this scene, he felt admiration and sighed uncontrollably. There is such an army in the Tang Dynasty who sacrificed his life for the common people. ?
*****
Early in the morning, Li Chengqian was alarmed by the news that the water had broken the embankment, and hurriedly summoned officials from the Ministry of Industry to Wudedian to discuss countermeasures.
When Li Chengqian arrived at Wudedian with his early meal, Zhang Wenguan, the left servant of the Ministry of Industry, was already waiting outside the hall. It has been reported to the Ministry of Industry, and after urgent consultations with Ma Shizhong, Wei Chen and Ma Shizhong formulated a strategy for flood control and disaster relief, please take a look at it, now Ma Shizhong has led officials from the Water Division of the Ministry of Industry and Jingzhao Mansion to the place where the embankment broke."
Take one or two steps forward, and submit a memorial to the imperial case with both hands.
Li Chengqian took it, opened it, looked at it at a glance, thought for a while, nodded and said: "The response is timely, the strategy is safe, and there is even a plan for the aftermath. Fortunately, Aiqing is suffering."
Although the center of the Tang court was completely destroyed in the two mutinies and almost completely stagnated, after a series of personnel adjustments afterwards, it was restored to its original state within a short period of seems that such sudden disasters are the most important test of the ability of government affairs personnel to coordinate and adjust supplies. At present, it seems that Jingzhao Prefecture and the Ministry of Industry have performed very well in being able to quickly formulate a response strategy before the emperor pays attention.
Zhang Wenguan hurriedly said: "This humble official is responsible for the duties and duties, and I dare not be praised by His Majesty."
He sits very comfortably in this position, how can he talk about luck?
Although his resume and ability are sufficient to take up the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Fang Jun, the official Minister of the Ministry of Industry, has almost never been to the Ministry of Industry to take up any position, and only has an vacant title. In one word, even the most important personnel issues are completely ignored by Zhang Wenguan, with a high degree of freedom.
For example, this time the water broke the embankment, although the emergency was inevitable, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry was still the first responsible person. If the disaster was not handled properly and the disaster expanded, he must be , Zhang Wenguan, as the left servant of the Ministry of Industry, although he is in charge of the affairs of the Ministry, has a Fang Jun on his head, and Fang Jun will bear any responsibility, criticism and responsibility.
And who is Fang Jun?Counting the big shots above the court, the one who is least afraid of impeachment and criticism may be Fang Jun. In terms of his "blood thickness", no one can match it.
Therefore, Zhang Wenguan only needs to deal with it properly within the scope of his authority. If he does a good job, Fang Jun will take the blame if he does a bad job. There is no pressure at all.
Therefore, Zhang Wenguan never dared to admit it with the admiration of "lucky and hard work" by the emperor...
Li Chengqian also knew the current situation of the Ministry of Industry. Fang Jun probably wanted to avoid suspicion, so he took the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry but did not perform the post. Is this emperor comparable to those suspicious people in the past?
Besides, no matter how suspicious he is, there is absolutely no reason to suspect that Fang Jun's power is too strong to be lost...
"Your Majesty, Liu Zhongshu is asking to see you."
Wang De appeared at the door without a sound.
"Let him in."
"Here."
Li Chengqian had read the memorial and discussed in detail the feasibility of sealing the breach with Zhang Wenguan. After a while, Zhongshu ordered Liu Jie to enter quickly. After seeing the ceremony, he shouted: "Your Majesty, I implore Fang Jun to be punished for his dereliction of duty." !"
Looking back at some dilapidated temples and the ruined Daxiong Hall, Master Huili suddenly felt that even the magnificent temples, the gold-plated Buddha body, or the sandalwood Buddha statues could not compare with so many people's yearning to be closer to the Buddha's heart. original intention.
"My Buddha is merciful" is not just an empty slogan, it should be the will and pursuit of the entire Buddhism.
How can it be more meaningful than studying those illusory Buddhist scriptures all day long?
What is compassion?
Freeing all beings from suffering is compassion.
*****
The water originates from Zhongnan Mountain and goes all the way south along the mountain. After several turns, it runs through the entire area between Chang'an City and Zhongnan Mountain. However, due to the geographical location of Fanchuan, it only flooded the nearby low farmland and villages, and then carried the mud and sand all the way south, rushing into the Qingming Canal.
The water control plan formulated by the Ministry of Industry is relatively complete, but it still underestimated the turbulence of the river. The bamboo basket full of gravel was just thrown into the crevasse and was washed away by the rapid current. They tried to fix it with wooden stakes, but the wooden stakes were nailed to the soft ground. The riverbed in the river was washed up and down by the flood, and the stones pulled from Xingjiao Temple were not washed away, but the breach was being expanded bit by bit by the flood.
On the embankment, Fang Jun took off the pocket first and threw it aside, then stretched out his hand to untie the silk sash of the armor, took off the armor one by one, and said to the horse: "The water is raging, if it can't be stopped in time, I'm afraid Chang'an City It is inevitable that this flood will hit you, so you have to prepare as soon as possible to prevent accidents."
He turned his head and shouted to the soldiers beside him, "Remove the armor!"
Seeing that his movements were unclear, Ma Zhou nodded and said, "Erlang, don't worry, I've already prepared for the worst... What do you want to do?"
Watching Fang Jun take off his armor, only wearing a jacket, he led his soldiers towards the breach.
Fang Jun's voice came from his ears: "You come and organize the peasants to nail wooden piles and lay down stones!"
Ma Zhou was stunned for a moment, then he understood, and hurried forward to pull Fang Jun, and said anxiously: "What do you want to do? This breach is so fast, you can't go down, otherwise, if something goes wrong, how can I tell Your Majesty?" , Explain to your family?"
Fang Junli ignored him, and said to the soldiers: "We are soldiers of the empire. It is our bounden duty to defend our home and country. We line up on the frontier to kill the enemy and protect the people in the capital! Now the flood is raging. It is time for us to fulfill our duties! Everyone will join me in the water and line up to stop the flood, so that the people can set up wooden piles and fill in stones!"
"Here!"
All the soldiers and a thousand soldiers agreed in unison.
When Fang Jun was the first to jump deep into the crevasse and was submerged by the raging flood, the soldiers behind him followed suit, "Putong" and "Putong" jumped off one after another, without question or hesitation, just like a mountain due to military orders!
"Jiro!"
Seeing that Fang Jun was submerged in the flood, Ma Zhou stomped his feet and shouted, his eyes tearing apart!
"Duke Yue!"
"Fang Erlang!"
All the people and husbands on the shore yelled and rushed to the shore one after another. Seeing the soldiers who jumped down the breach without hesitation, they were horrified and tears filled their eyes.
In the distance, Fang Jun's head was exposed above the water. Seeing the people on the shore still shouting and shouting, he said angrily, "Ma Zhou, why are you still standing there? Hurry up and organize people to nail wooden stakes!"
"oh oh!"
Only then did Ma Zhou regain his senses, and shouted: "Everyone, hurry up and nail the stakes!"
The peasants on the shore pulled the rope, and one by one, they also went down into the river, handed down the wooden stakes, and nailed them into the river bed one by one. Because more than a thousand soldiers slowed down the impact of the flood with their flesh and blood, the wooden stakes were nailed down one after another. , not washed away as before.
Fang Jun and his soldiers held hands, floated and sank in the flood, trying to maintain balance with all their strength, but it was winter, the river was freezing cold, coupled with the huge impact of the huge current, After a while, I couldn't stand it anymore.
Seeing that some soldiers were being washed away by the flood, Fang Jun shouted: "Bring the rope!"
"Here!"
Ma Zhou hurriedly ordered the peasants to trot to get the long rope, and threw one end into the river. Dozens of people stood on the bank and held the other end tightly in their hands. Only when all the soldiers in the river were holding on to the rope did they manage to stabilize.
How many times have the officials, common people, and civilian husbands on the shore seen such a scene of resisting the flood with their flesh and blood?What's more, one of them was soaked in the river water, and there was a current prince!All of a sudden, tears filled their eyes, their morale soared, and they spared no effort in nailing wooden stakes and lowering stones. Everyone tried their best to stop the breach as soon as possible.
With the passage of time, the soldiers in the breach were gradually exhausted under the erosion of the flood. Fang Jun looked around and said loudly: "When we face a strong enemy, we will go forward bravely and regard death as home. How can we be afraid of mere floods now? The barbarians can’t kill our bodies, and the floods can’t break our backs! Let me stand up! When the breach is blocked, a big bowl of wine and a big mouthful of meat, my brothers and I will celebrate!”
"Here!"
"Back then, we followed the commander-in-chief out of the white road and galloped across Mobei, and killed no less than ten barbarians. The mere flood couldn't break me!"
"Fangfu fine wine is the first-class wine in the world, but it is too expensive to drink. Can the commander-in-chief be generous this time, and the wine is enough?"
"You want to rebel, don't you? Fine wine is more expensive than gold. Are you trying to make the boss bankrupt?"
"Haha, who doesn't know that our commander-in-chief is as rich as a country? Mere wine, even if you drink it to death, it will not defeat our commander-in-chief's family background!"
……
Fang Jun also laughed loudly: "Who said just now that I'm going to bankrupt me? After I go up, I have to soak you in the wine tank. If you don't drink a tank of wine, why don't you come out!"
"Haha! Feed this melon to death!"
The soldiers in the river talked and laughed loudly, even though the turbulent flood hit their bodies with waves, they joined hands to form a human wall and remained motionless.
The people on the shore were infected by this fearless and selfless atmosphere, and all of them tried their best to block the breach without stopping.
The people in the vicinity were all infected by the military's feats, and women and children also gathered to participate in it according to their own strength.
After hearing the news, Master Huili came to help with the young men from the temple. Seeing this scene, he felt admiration and sighed uncontrollably. There is such an army in the Tang Dynasty who sacrificed his life for the common people. ?
*****
Early in the morning, Li Chengqian was alarmed by the news that the water had broken the embankment, and hurriedly summoned officials from the Ministry of Industry to Wudedian to discuss countermeasures.
When Li Chengqian arrived at Wudedian with his early meal, Zhang Wenguan, the left servant of the Ministry of Industry, was already waiting outside the hall. It has been reported to the Ministry of Industry, and after urgent consultations with Ma Shizhong, Wei Chen and Ma Shizhong formulated a strategy for flood control and disaster relief, please take a look at it, now Ma Shizhong has led officials from the Water Division of the Ministry of Industry and Jingzhao Mansion to the place where the embankment broke."
Take one or two steps forward, and submit a memorial to the imperial case with both hands.
Li Chengqian took it, opened it, looked at it at a glance, thought for a while, nodded and said: "The response is timely, the strategy is safe, and there is even a plan for the aftermath. Fortunately, Aiqing is suffering."
Although the center of the Tang court was completely destroyed in the two mutinies and almost completely stagnated, after a series of personnel adjustments afterwards, it was restored to its original state within a short period of seems that such sudden disasters are the most important test of the ability of government affairs personnel to coordinate and adjust supplies. At present, it seems that Jingzhao Prefecture and the Ministry of Industry have performed very well in being able to quickly formulate a response strategy before the emperor pays attention.
Zhang Wenguan hurriedly said: "This humble official is responsible for the duties and duties, and I dare not be praised by His Majesty."
He sits very comfortably in this position, how can he talk about luck?
Although his resume and ability are sufficient to take up the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Fang Jun, the official Minister of the Ministry of Industry, has almost never been to the Ministry of Industry to take up any position, and only has an vacant title. In one word, even the most important personnel issues are completely ignored by Zhang Wenguan, with a high degree of freedom.
For example, this time the water broke the embankment, although the emergency was inevitable, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry was still the first responsible person. If the disaster was not handled properly and the disaster expanded, he must be , Zhang Wenguan, as the left servant of the Ministry of Industry, although he is in charge of the affairs of the Ministry, has a Fang Jun on his head, and Fang Jun will bear any responsibility, criticism and responsibility.
And who is Fang Jun?Counting the big shots above the court, the one who is least afraid of impeachment and criticism may be Fang Jun. In terms of his "blood thickness", no one can match it.
Therefore, Zhang Wenguan only needs to deal with it properly within the scope of his authority. If he does a good job, Fang Jun will take the blame if he does a bad job. There is no pressure at all.
Therefore, Zhang Wenguan never dared to admit it with the admiration of "lucky and hard work" by the emperor...
Li Chengqian also knew the current situation of the Ministry of Industry. Fang Jun probably wanted to avoid suspicion, so he took the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry but did not perform the post. Is this emperor comparable to those suspicious people in the past?
Besides, no matter how suspicious he is, there is absolutely no reason to suspect that Fang Jun's power is too strong to be lost...
"Your Majesty, Liu Zhongshu is asking to see you."
Wang De appeared at the door without a sound.
"Let him in."
"Here."
Li Chengqian had read the memorial and discussed in detail the feasibility of sealing the breach with Zhang Wenguan. After a while, Zhongshu ordered Liu Jie to enter quickly. After seeing the ceremony, he shouted: "Your Majesty, I implore Fang Jun to be punished for his dereliction of duty." !"
