From the beginning of spring to now, there has not been a drop of rain in Chang'an City.
The consequences of this are serious.
Many people's fields are going dry.
And some people started to hoard water.
Preparations should be made for possible droughts that may follow,
Because of this incident, the people throughout Chang'an City became a little worried.
After all, if it doesn't rain again, it will indicate that a spring drought is about to follow.
As a result, the impact on crops can be said to be very large.
The direct impact of drought on crops is harvest failure.
Once this situation is entered, famine may occur.
This is a top priority.
The people throughout Chang'an City are talking about this incident. It has made people panic and uneasy.
At the same time in the Daming Palace.
Li Shimin and the civil and military officials were also discussing matters about the severe drought. How could he not be concerned about such an important matter?
At this time, Hou Junji came out and said: "Your Majesty, this must be caused by the Sixth Prince! If it weren't for him, it wouldn't be like this!"
Fang Xuanling, Cheng Yaojin and others were puzzled, how could everything be caused by Li Min? He even had to take care of the sky? He also prevented it from raining? That was a god-level existence. Hou Junji spoke without thinking.
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I'm afraid only Hou Junji can say this.
Li Shimin frowned and said, "What did he do again? What does this drought have to do with him?"
Yes, what did you do? All civil and military officials were puzzled.
Why?
"If everything is as Hou Shangshu said, then Mr. Zili is a god! Hou Shangshu, your words must withstand scrutiny and don't exclude Mr. Zili every chance you get! It's obvious that you are doing this! The impact is very bad!
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Xue Rengui couldn't listen anymore and retorted directly.
No one can say anything wrong with Li Min.
Hou Junji ignored Xue Rengui.
On the contrary, he said: "Because the Sixth Prince cut off the water upstream, which angered the sky, so the sky will not rain down!"
If this kind of brain circuit existed in the future, people would definitely scold it.
But this is the Tang Dynasty, and many people's cognitions have not yet been affected by future science.
So, when everyone heard it, it seemed to make sense.
Sometimes changing some status quo will cause some problems! This is the only explanation.
Gao Shilian followed up and said: "In previous years, it would have rained at this time. It was also because the sixth prince's private reservoir interrupted the cycle of thousands of years, so it didn't rain!"
The severe drought is related to the weather and temperature. How come they related this incident to Li Min?
And Li Min’s small reservoir hasn’t been built yet! The river hasn’t changed much.
If Li Min knew about this, he would laugh to death.
But Li Shimin didn't say anything.
He probably had something in mind as well.
Yes, this is something people can foresee. If they encounter this kind of thing, they will most likely think of what changes they have made before.
Only then will the future become like this.
It was Fang Xuanling who spoke for Li Min.
"Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince cannot be blamed for this matter. He is also thinking about the people. Also, I heard that he is also trying to promote electric vehicles this time. The reservoir is for electric energy. There is no harm in doing this.
There are so many benefits! Why not do something that is beneficial?”
This statement made everyone refresh their understanding.
It turns out that Li Min is doing something in this area.
Unexpected.
They thought that the function of this reservoir was very simple, maybe just to intercept water and raise fish.
I don't think so, but it has such a far-reaching effect.
But some people don't want to hear about this.
The previous one hundred Jinshi also began to play a role. They spoke with a unified voice and spoke for Li Min, and what they said was very reasonable.
Faced with such a huge force, Hou Junji directly said: "Then how to explain this severe drought? Please give me an explanation!"
Cheng Yaojin couldn't listen anymore.
He said directly: "Perhaps it's because Hou Junji you have taken an extra concubine. You are still harming young girls at your age. I'm afraid you will also anger God! It will make God not want to rain to punish ignorant people. Don't do this.
It’s okay, maybe you can cancel the engagement and make up for it, then it will rain!”
His words made everyone laugh.
This is called treating others with their own medicine.
"Zhijie, what do you mean?"
These words angered Hou Junji.
His face turned red with anger.
That's right, he did take a concubine some time ago, and it was because the girl was so beautiful.
He couldn't hold it back.
But in ancient times, it was normal to have three wives and four concubines.
But this guy has grown so old and still has a concubine, which is a bit unreasonable.
Speaking of him, everyone thought of Li Yuan again, who seemed to be more vicious than him. He kept marrying wives and having children.
Facing Hou Junji's anger.
But Cheng Yaojin didn't take it seriously.
He's like this, you have the guts to bite him! How dare Hou Junji? He couldn't fight back after being beaten last time, and his face is still hurting now!
At the same time, Gao Shilian made a suggestion.
He could only hear him saying: "It's better to ask your Majesty to ask for rain from the sky. Maybe you can get God's favor and let it rain heavily! Blessing all the people!"
This may be the best solution that people can think of now.
At the same time, if this matter spreads, Li Shimin will also be very proud.
After all, he is also for the people, and he will not let go if he can win the hearts of the people.
I'm afraid that when the time comes that I can't pray for rain, I will laugh my head off.
You are really overestimating your capabilities. What use can such ideological pleading be? If it is useful, the Tang Dynasty does not have to be afraid. If you pray every day, the weather will be smooth and the country will be peaceful and the people will be safe.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I think it is feasible!"
Hou Junji also said.
As for other people, they also said that the method of praying for rain is feasible.
Fang Xuanling, Cheng Yaojin, and Wei Zheng didn't have any special feelings. After all, it would be nice to be able to pray for rain.
Li Shimin sighed.
"I'm afraid I have to personally come out to pray for rain. We can't let the people suffer due to drought!"
He spoke very vividly.
The civil and military officials were deeply moved.
They all shouted: "Your Majesty is wise!"
"Come here, prepare the sacrifices. In the afternoon, we will go out to the east of the city to pray for rain!"
Li Shimin ordered, this is a direct request.
At the same time, everyone was busy.
A large number of troops began to gather outside the east gate.
At the same time, news about Li Shimin's request for rain spread directly throughout Chang'an.
After hearing this, everyone gave a thumbs up, saying that Li Shimin was a wise king and always thought of the people.
But when Li Min heard these things, he didn't take them seriously.
Above the tenement building, Li Min also received the news that Li Shimin was going out to pray for rain.
He stood beside the floor-to-ceiling glass, looking east.