Li Yue looked grim: "Perhaps someone is hiding it, or perhaps the news has not reached the capital yet, but refugees have already begun to move closer to the capital."
Ye Zhenzhen's brows furrowed tightly.
One month is enough time for the news of the flood to reach the capital. It is very likely that someone intercepted the news, and I don't know who was so bold.
Now that the situation has escalated, I'm afraid it won't be possible to hide it.
Ye Zhenzhen quickly made a decision: "Gather the servants together recently and try not to go out for walks. Secondly, buy some more food and medicinal materials for later use. If the refugees come to Beijing and need charity and porridge, we will bring them out."
Zhang San and Li Yue both responded.
After they left, Ye Zhenzhen showed a worried look on her face, hoping that this flood could pass through calmly and there would be no more waves.
Ye Zhenzhen began to pay attention to the development of the current situation.
The flood in the Yellow River could no longer be concealed. On the third day after Ye Zhenzhen knew about it, someone brought it to the attention of the emperor. Emperor Xuanwu was furious and directly ordered the magistrate and county magistrate of Mingzhou to hide it.
They were all masturbated, and they were temporarily imprisoned in jail until the water crisis was resolved before they were executed.
The imperial court began to allocate funds for disaster relief and resettlement of refugees. As for which minister to arrange for disaster relief, it became a topic of endless discussion in the imperial court.
Disaster relief has advantages and disadvantages. If it is cured well, it will be a great achievement. If it is not cured, it will be blamed. Now that Mingzhou is in a difficult situation and the people are displaced, it will be difficult to cure them. It is very likely that they will be accused of lack of ability.
Therefore, the ministers who usually fought for power and gain retreated this time.
At this time, someone suggested: "Your Majesty, I think the Minister of Household Affairs is worthy of this post."
Emperor Xuanwu said nothing.
King Wei frowned and glanced at the official who made the suggestion. He was usually unknown and could not tell who he belonged to, but if he suddenly made the suggestion, he must have bad intentions.
"Father, the Minister of Household Affairs took a family leave and has not returned yet. Water from afar cannot save a fire that is near."
"Yes, Your Majesty, the Minister of Household Affairs has no experience in flood control and disaster relief. Wei Chen recommends Guo Jing, a doctor from the Ministry of Industry. Guo Jing, a doctor from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, has rich experience in water control and is calm and steady. He is the best candidate for this time."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone began to refute: "Guo Langzhong is getting older and more conservative. In the 27th year of Xuanwu, due to a decision-making error, the dam burst, and the people suffered secondary harm. Later, although he made amends for his sins, he still remained
There is no way to hide the fact that it is incompetent."
"Since Mr. Guo is not good enough, we can appoint another candidate. I feel that Yu Shaoqing is qualified for the big job. Yu Shaoqing made great achievements in controlling floods in the 30th year of Xuanwu. Your Majesty once praised him as a capable minister and an official, and a minister with a strong attitude."
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The courtiers were quarreling endlessly, and various factions were coming and going for various purposes. A good court meeting was as lively as a vegetable market.
Emperor Xuanwu had a headache due to the noise. He pressed his brows with a look of weariness on his face: "Okay, Cui Weizhen, the Minister of Household Affairs, will take the lead in dealing with the disaster this time, and Guo Jing, the Minister of Works, will serve as deputy. Guo Jing will set off first, Cui Aiqing will
After returning to Beijing, we will set off for Mingzhou."
"Father!"
King Wei became anxious. He was a little confused about his father's inexplicable appointment.
Emperor Xuanwu pressed his hands and looked like he didn't want to say anything more. King Wei also calmed down and did not confront Emperor Xuanwu head-on. Instead, he kept a straight face and said no more words.
The court meeting ended soon. King Wei returned to the Wei Palace with a sullen face, and immediately returned to the outer study. His disciples and counselors were already waiting in the outer study. When they learned what happened at the court meeting, they all fell silent.
"Gentlemen, what do you mean by your father?" King Wei was the first to break the silence. Although he had some suspicions in his mind, he still wanted to hear the opinions of the counselors.
Everyone looked at each other, and finally someone said hesitantly: "Shilang Cui is young and promising, and is highly valued by His Majesty. This time, Shilang Cui is asked to provide disaster relief and water control, probably to train Shilang Cui so that he can act independently in the future and become a true minister of humerus."
There is no doubt about Guo Jing's ability to control floods. Although he has made mistakes in the past, his flaws cannot be concealed. With his assistance as an adjutant this time, it will be easy to control floods and provide disaster relief.
This is indeed the case.
But the current problem is that Cui Weizhen has not returned to Beijing yet. If something unexpected happens on the way, or the trip is delayed, and the sacrifice for disaster relief is lost, there will still be many changes.
This is also one of the important reasons why King Wei was so anxious at the court meeting.
Because those who secretly dislike Prince Wei's family or have a grudge against Cui Weizhen will definitely take this opportunity to cause trouble. Cui Weizhen's inability to coordinate and respond in time is undoubtedly a great disadvantage.
Someone looked at King Wei hesitantly, and King Wei noticed it and said, "Xu Qing just said it doesn't matter."
Xu Ruo seemed to have made up his mind and said resolutely: "Your Highness, the Emperor is beginning to be afraid of you."
The whole place was silent.
King Wei's expression froze.
Xu Ruo seemed to have broken through the psychological defense line, and he had no scruples in what he said next: "Previously, with King Ke in front, His Highness and King Ke were evenly matched, which was what the emperor was happy to see. But since King Ke was injured and retired, the prince
Your Highness is the only one who is the most powerful among us. Your Majesty is vaguely jealous of you. Perhaps you also feel a little guilty and pity for King Ke, and your power is somewhat revealed. That's why Cui Shilang was transferred from the capital this time.
Suppress the forces of the Wei Palace."
As we all know, Cui Weizhen, the Minister of Household Affairs, was from the King of Wei.
But unknown to others, King Wei knew clearly that Wei Zhen was pushed to the Palace of Wei by his father on purpose, in order to strengthen the power of the Palace of Wei and create a balance with the Palace of Prince Ke.
Now that King Ke was declining, the land tax reform was proceeding smoothly, and the power of the Wei Palace was growing, which already made Emperor Xuanwu feel threatened.
King Wei had a vague suspicion in his mind, but when Xu Ruo nakedly lifted off this layer of hypocrisy, he still felt a little disappointed.
He had felt the cruelty and ruthlessness of the imperial power as early as when his brother was dethroned as crown prince. Over the years, he had tried his best to curb his shine, but unexpectedly he still became a pawn in the hands of his father.
When you are in a situation, whether you fight or not fight, you are in a dilemma.
King Wei showed an extremely cold smile. He should have realized when his father designed King Ke. In order to stabilize the imperial power, his father didn't care about anything, so why should he have any tenderness towards him anymore.
His expression gradually turned cold: "I received a letter a few days ago. Cui Shilang should be on his way back to Beijing. Send someone to deliver the letter as soon as possible so that he does not have to return to Beijing and go directly to Mingzhou to control floods and provide disaster relief, so as not to waste the opportunity. At the same time.
Deploy elite soldiers and bodyguards from the Wei Palace to guard you on the left and right to prevent anyone from causing trouble secretly."
"yes."
"Here comes someone." King Wei thought for a moment and then said, "That's all, I'll go there myself."