Chapter 1,418 Integration of Military and Civilization
Master Huili stood at the mountain gate, watching cart after cart of stones being pulled out of the temple and transported down the hillside to the official road to the breach of the river embankment in the distance. He was originally depressed because of being "robbed"
The excitement suddenly dimmed, and the excited faces of the people meant that they had hope for their flood-stricken homes, and that their happy lives could continue...
Looking back at some dilapidated temples and the dilapidated Mahavira, Master Huili suddenly felt that even the magnificent temples, the gold-plated Buddha body, or the sandalwood Buddha statues could not compare with the longing of so many people who are closer to the heart of the Buddha.
original intention.
"My Buddha is compassionate" is not just an empty slogan, but should be the will and pursuit of the entire Buddhist sect.
How could it be more meaningful than studying those illusory Buddhist scriptures all day long?
What is compassion?
To free all sentient beings from suffering is compassion.
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The river originates from Zhongnan Mountain and follows the mountain all the way south. After several turns, it runs through the entire area between Chang'an City and Zhongnan Mountain. The water has not been exhausted. Instead, the river has become more turbulent due to several turns, and the water level has skyrocketed.
, the roaring roar was unstoppable, and the ocean poured out at the point where the embankment broke. However, due to the geographical characteristics of Fanchuan, it only flooded the nearby low farmland and villages, and then carried the sediment all the way south and rushed into the Qingming Channel.
The water control plan formulated by the Ministry of Works was relatively complete, but it still underestimated the turbulence of the river. The bamboo basket filled with gravel was washed away by the rushing water as soon as it was thrown into the breach. It was tried to be fixed with wooden stakes, but the wooden stakes were too loose.
The river bed was washed up and down by the flood. The stones brought from Xingjiao Temple were not washed away when thrown in. However, the breach was being widened by the flood little by little. The stones were only a drop in the bucket and could not stop the vast torrent.
On the embankment, Fang Jun first took off his coat and threw it aside, then reached out to untie the silk ribbon of his armor, took off the armor one by one, and said to Ma Zhou: "The water is rushing. If it can't be stopped in time, I'm afraid the city of Chang'an will be destroyed."
Floods are inevitable this time, so you should prepare early to prevent any unexpected events."
He turned around and shouted to the soldiers beside him: "Remove armor!"
Seeing that his actions were unclear, Ma Zhou nodded and said, "Don't worry, Erlang, I've already prepared for the worst... What do you want to do?"
Watching Fang Jun take off his armor, wearing only a middle coat, he led his soldiers towards the breach.
Fang Jun's voice came to my ears: "You come and organize the peasants to drive the wooden stakes and lay down the stones!"
Ma Zhou was stunned for a moment, then understood, and hurriedly stepped forward to pull Fang Fang Jun, and said urgently: "What do you want to do? The water is flowing fast, you can't go down, otherwise, if something happens, how can I tell your majesty?"
, explain to your family?”
Fang Junli ignored him and said to the soldiers: "We are imperial soldiers. It is our bounden duty to protect our country and our country. We line up on the border to kill the enemy, and we are in the capital to protect the country and the people! Now the flood is raging.
, it is time for us to perform our duties when our homes are destroyed! Everyone joins me in the water, forms a line, and blocks the flood, so that the civilians can drive up wooden stakes and fill in the stones!"
"Here!"
All the soldiers and a thousand soldiers agreed in unison.
When Fang Jun was the first to jump deep into the breach and was submerged by the raging floods, the soldiers behind him jumped one after another, "Plop" and "Plop" one after another. There was no question or hesitation. It was the result of the military order, just like a mountain!
"Erlang!"
Seeing Fang Jun being submerged in the flood, Ma Zhou stamped his feet and shouted, his eyes about to burst!
"The Duke of Yue!"
"Fangjiro!"
The people on the shore all screamed and rushed to the shore one after another. Looking at the soldiers who jumped into the breach without hesitation, they were horrified and filled with tears.
In the distance, Fang Jun's head was exposed above the water. When he saw the people on the shore still shouting and shouting, he immediately said angrily: "Ma Zhou, why are you still standing there? Hurry up and organize people to drive the stakes!"
"oh oh!"
Ma Zhou finally came to his senses and shouted: "Everyone, move faster and drive the stakes quickly!"
The civilians on the shore pulled the rope and went down into the river one by one. They handed the wooden stakes down and drove them into the river bed one by one. Because more than a thousand soldiers used their flesh and blood to slow down the impact of the flood, the wooden stakes were driven in one after another. , not washed away like before.
Fang Jun and the soldiers held hands and floated in the flood, using all their strength to maintain their balance. However, it was already winter, and the river was freezing cold. Coupled with the huge impact of the huge water flow, After a while, I felt a little overwhelmed.
Seeing soldiers being swept away by the flood and unable to stand, Fang Jun shouted: "Get the rope!"
"Here!"
Ma Zhou quickly ordered the civilians to run and fetch a long rope, and threw one end into the river. Dozens of people stood on the bank holding the other end tightly in their hands. It was not until everyone in the river grabbed the rope that it was barely stable.
How many times had the officials, people, and civilians on the shore seen such a scene of resisting the flood with their flesh and blood? What's more, there was also a prince of the dynasty soaking in the river! Suddenly, tears filled their eyes, their morale soared, and they spared no effort. Everyone was driving stakes and laying stones, hoping to seal the breach as soon as possible.
As time passed, the soldiers in the breach gradually died under the erosion of the flood. Fang Jun looked around and said loudly: "We are facing powerful enemies and marching forward bravely. We regard death as home. How can we be afraid of a mere flood now?" ?The bandits can't kill our bodies, and the floods can't break our backs! Let me hold them all! When the breach is blocked, there will be a big bowl of wine and a big mouthful of meat, my brothers and I will celebrate!"
"Here!"
"When we followed the commander-in-chief's troops to gallop across Mobei, we killed no less than ten barbarians with our own hands. A mere flood couldn't wash me down!"
"Fangfu's fine wine is the best wine in the world, but it's too expensive and I can't afford to drink it. Can the commander be generous this time and take care of the wine?"
"You want to rebel, don't you? That wine is more expensive than gold. Do you want the commander to go bankrupt?"
"Haha, who doesn't know that our commander-in-chief is as rich as the country? It's just fine wine, even if you drink it to death, it won't defeat our commander-in-chief's wealth!"
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Fang Jun also burst out laughing: "Who just said that you want to drink me bankrupt? After you go up, I have to soak you in a wine vat. If you can't drink all the wine from the vat, you just don't come out!"
"Haha! Kill this coward to death!"
The soldiers in the river were chatting and laughing loudly, and despite the raging flood hitting their bodies with waves, they held hands one by one to form a human wall and remained motionless.
The people on the shore were infected by this fearless and selfless atmosphere, and everyone tried their best to block the breach.
The people nearby were all affected by the army's feats, and women and children also gathered here, each participating in it according to his own ability.
After hearing the news, Master Huili came to help with the young men in the temple. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but sigh with sincere admiration. The Tang Dynasty had such an army that sacrificed its life for the people. Why couldn't they stand proudly in the world and look down on the world?
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Early in the morning, Li Chengqian was alarmed by the news that the Li River had burst its embankment, and he quickly summoned officials from the Ministry of Industry to Wudedian to discuss countermeasures.
When Li Chengqian arrived at Wude Shop after having breakfast, Zhang Wenguan, the left minister of the Ministry of Industry, was already waiting outside the palace. After summoning him, when asked, Zhang Wenguan replied: "Before the palace gate was opened, there was news that the floodwater broke the embankment.
It has been reported to the Ministry of Industry. After urgent consultation with Ma Shizhong, Wei Chen formulated a strategy for flood control and disaster relief. Your Majesty is asked to review it. Now Ma Shizhong has led officials from the Capital Water Department of the Ministry of Industry and officials from Jingzhao Prefecture to rush to the place where the embankment broke."
Take one or two steps forward and present a memorandum on the imperial case with both hands.
Li Chengqian took it, unfolded it, read it ten lines at a glance, thought for a moment, nodded and said: "The response was timely, the strategy was sound, and there was even a plan for the aftermath. Fortunately for you, Aiqing."
Although the center of the Tang Dynasty was completely destroyed and almost completely stagnant during the two mutinies, it was restored to its original state in a short period of time after a series of personnel adjustments. It seems that sudden disasters such as this are the greatest test for the coordination of government system personnel.
, the ability to adjust materials, it seems at present, can quickly formulate response strategies before he, the emperor, pays attention, at least the Jingzhao Mansion and the Ministry of Industry have performed very well.
Zhang Wenguan said hurriedly: "This humble minister is responsible for his duties and does his own thing. I dare not be praised by His Majesty."
His official position is extremely comfortable, how can he talk about happiness?
Although based on his resume, he is capable enough to hold the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Fang Jun, the official Minister of the Ministry of Industry, has almost never gone to the Ministry of Industry to take up his post. He only holds an empty title.
In a word, even the most important personnel issues were ignored and completely implemented by Zhang Wenguan, with a high degree of freedom.
For example, when the floodwaters burst the embankments this time, although emergencies are inevitable, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry is still the first responsible person. If improper handling leads to the expansion of the disaster, he must be held responsible. However, as the left minister of the Ministry of Works, Zhang Wenguan, although in charge of the ministry,
However, there is Fang Jun on his head. Any criticism of responsibility will be borne by Fang Jun.
And who is Fang Jun? Of all the big men in the court, the one who is least afraid of impeachment is probably Fang Jun. In terms of his "bloody blood", no one can match him.
Therefore, Zhang Wenguan only needs to handle things properly within the scope of his authority. If he does well, he will be credited, and if he does bad, Fang Jun will take the blame. There is no pressure at all, and it is simply not too satisfying.
Therefore, when the emperor praised him and said, "Thank you for your hard work," Zhang Wenguan would never dare to admit it shamelessly...
Li Chengqian also knew the current situation of the Ministry of Industry. Fang Jun probably took up the position of Minister of the Ministry of Industry but did not perform it in order to avoid suspicion. As a result, the Ministry of Industry was leaderless. He sighed and decided to have a good talk with Fang Jun later.
Is this emperor comparable to those suspicious people in the past?
Moreover, no matter how suspicious I am, I definitely don’t doubt that Fang Jun is too powerful to lose his power...
"Your Majesty, Liu Zhongshu would like to see you."
Wang De appeared at the door silently and played the greeting.
"Let him in."
"Here."
Li Chengqian read the memorial and discussed in detail the feasibility of sealing the breach with Zhang Wenguan. After a while, Zhongshu ordered Liu Ji to rush in. After seeing the ceremony, he shouted: "Your Majesty, I kindly ask that Fang Jun be punished for neglecting his duties."