On the side of Youzhou, there are indeed some changes, and on the side of Zhao Kuangzan, the king of Yan, there are indeed some more ideas, things are never static, and the situation is not for people.

The reason is not complicated, one is that Zhao Kuangzan inherited his father's throne, sat in Youzhou for many years, held great power, and was the most famous king with a different surname, and would also consider the future. The two are also changes in the imperial court in the past two years, which makes them suspicious, although they did not clearly shout the slogan of cutting the domain, but the move to take power is really carried out.

As a result, the Yan Wangfu side has continuously improved its strength and strengthened its control in recent years, especially the mastery of the Yan army under it. In the Yan army, those who seem to be the fierce general Zhao Siwan are more and more trusted and valued by Zhao Kuangzan.

However, confined to the three prefectures of Youzhou and Zhuo, and the border was stable for less than two years, Zhao Kuangzan worked hard, but the results were limited after all. Backed by the Han Dynasty, it still has to rely on the increasingly powerful central court.

And above the court, the concerns of Li Tao and other ministers, Liu Chengyou is also understandable. However, he can listen to it but not accept it, in Liu Chengyou's opinion, it is far from the time to consider Youzhou and King Yan. Why did Zhao Kuangzan repeatedly go to the table, please ask for this and that, on the one hand, it is a real demand, and on the other hand, it is to test the attitude of the imperial court.

When the center of gravity was not in the north, Liu Chengyou tried to achieve stability, and naturally did not want to make trouble and destroy the existing balance. Looking at its attitude on the affairs of the northwest border, it can be seen that even the affairs of Yanzhou can be tolerated, but the situation is important in Youzhou.

Moreover, no matter how much discord and suspicion there are secretly, over the years, Zhao Kuangzan and Yan Jun have still made great contributions to the Han court, which is undeniable.

For Liu Chengyou, Zhao Kuangzan has some thoughts and some suspicions, which is normal and can be reconciled. What he didn't want to see was that because of some untimely suspicions, Yan Jun and the imperial court were completely betrayed.

You know, there is still a Khitan in the north. In the past two years, the Han Dynasty has continued to develop and progress, and has been in martial arts for three generations, but the Khitan is also recuperating.

It is rumored that the Khitan Emperor Yelu Jing was famine in political affairs and hunted and drank excessively, but with the assistance of Yelu Wuzhi, Yelu Tart Lie and other ministers, his strength is also recovering and growing. The most important thing is that the strengthening of the power of the Khitan royal family and nobles has alleviated the internal contradictions accumulated during Yelu Ruan's reign.

In such a situation, if Zhao Kuangzan is forced to favor the Khitan, it will definitely outweigh the losses. In the early years, with a lot of blood debts, Liu Chengyou was not worried. But with the passage of time, the hatred will gradually fade, which is nothing, especially in the past two years, when the Han and Liao sides have maintained restraint from top to bottom and strengthened economic exchanges.

Therefore, perceiving the criticism and dissatisfaction of the court against the Yan army, Liu Chengyou immediately dealt with it with the most decisive and firm attitude. As the prime minister of the Han Dynasty, Li Tao is qualified, even if he can't immediately guess the emperor's concerns and thoughts, Liu Chengyou also believes in him and can fully carry out his orders.

"Huainan over there, what's the situation?" Liu Chengyou asked.

At the mention of this, Li Tao's old face stretched slightly, and he chuckled: "Since September, the drought has been greatly alleviated!" Dou Zhengu and Wang Pu are all the imperial court cadres, treating disasters and soothing the people, and dealing with them in a proper way, so that the upper and lower levels are safe, and the people return to their hearts.

It's just that this drought is in early autumn, and there are many acres of fields in Huainan, and there is no harvest for many grains, and it is difficult for the people to provide for them. Since the Huainan War, the local area has been seriously damaged, and the recuperation has been less than two years, and if you want to restore the prosperity of the year, you will have to postpone it for a year or two. ”

"Huaidong is rich, the water veins are developed, the transportation is convenient, with two years of accumulation, the imperial court is slightly deployed, and it can be peaceful. Huaixi is different, and the imperial court still needs to coordinate relief, but the disaster in Huaixi is lighter than that in Huaidong......"

"These situations have been clear in their minds and can be dealt with as appropriate!" Liu Chengyou looked satisfied and said to Li Tao.

After a little consideration, Liu Chengyou said: "Although the drought in Huainan is solved, we can't neglect to prevent floods!" ”

"Your Majesty is wise!" Li Taoyu said: "The two official mansions have made achievements. Wang Pu recruited the people to strengthen the people, dredged the rivers and ditches, repaired the obliterated ditches and ponds, and opened up the open land to prepare for the tuntian. In addition, Wang Pujuan wants to rebuild the white pond in Chuzhou. ”

"Wang Pu is worthy of being a pillar of the court, he is not slow, he wants to take the opportunity to do a big job!" Liu Chengyou said with emotion: "Chuzhou, Baishuitang? ”

Seeing that Liu Chengyou was a little puzzled, Li Tao explained to him: "Baishuitang is connected to Shanyang in the north and Xuyi in the west. According to Wang Pu's performance, it is to carry out the expansion project from Hongzepu on the side of the Huaishui in the north of Xuyi. ”

"Hongze Lake?" Liu Chengyou muttered, and suddenly he was surprised.

"Yuanhe County Chronicles" contains, Hongze's real name is broken cauldron stream, Emperor Yang Xingjiangdu, through this Pusu, when there is a drought, to the rainfall, the flow is flooded, because the kettle is changed to Hongze. If it is named Hongze Lake, it is also appropriate! ”

Seeing this, Li Tao answered: "According to the plan presented by Wang Pu, the expanded Hongze can be 100 miles long, more than 20 miles horizontal, and it is a large Ze in the north of the Yangtze River, which is used for flood storage, irrigation, breeding, and shipping. ”

Listening to Li Tao's description, Liu Chengyou was obviously moved, and after a little consideration, he said: "Reply to Wang Pu, Zhao Yunzhi!" Tell him to let him go, this move for the benefit of the country and the people, there is no reason for the court not to support it. On the occasion of this disaster, the people have more than enough power, and they can seek opportunities in danger to build a thousand-year-old Ze and a hundred worlds! ”

"Your Majesty is wise and far-sighted!" Li Tao immediately complimented.

"In addition, such a large work, the amount of people and material resources spent is also difficult to do, if there is difficulty, the court may be able to support!" Liu Chengyou said.

Wang Pu said that with the power of Huaidong, it can be achieved. It's just that the tax delivery to the imperial court should be exempted! ”

"The affected state capitals all have the grace of tax reduction and exemption, and the edict is allowed!" Liu Chengyou responded directly, thought about it, and said: "Here in Tokyo, you can send some construction equipment and tools, which can be regarded as a heart of support!" ”

"Yes!" Li Tao responded, but a trace of strangeness flashed in his eyes, the emperor's trust in Wang Pu, both inside and outside the court, is also rare.

After inquiring about this matter, Liu Chengyou moved his muscles and bones slightly, mainly to the serious and tense atmosphere in the political hall, and couldn't help but sigh to Li Tao: "Since the beginning of autumn, droughts and floods have followed one after another, and urgent reports have come one after another. This is testing my Han monarchs! In peacetime, it is difficult to see the grace of the imperial court, and great disasters are coming, just when the upper and lower officials give full play to their talents. To the envoys, do not slack off, do your best, work hard for the people, the people are self-gathered, and the country is self-safe! ”

When the emperor said this, it sounded quite reasonable, and Li Tao immediately praised it. As the prime minister, in the face of a strong emperor, he has to be smarter, especially Li Tao feels that his own phase is not stable......

"Your Majesty, there are many natural disasters, why don't you go out of the suburbs to worship the gods of heaven and earth to pray for protection? On the Qin Tianjian side, the date has been chosen, and the sacrifice is ready! Seeing that the emperor's mood was relieved, Li Tao took the opportunity to speak.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou subconsciously glanced at Li Tao, and seeing his serious expression, Liu Chengyou said casually: "If God blesses the Han, why is this danger coming?" If it is useful to worship the heavens, why do I need to work hard with the princes, and why do we need the government to govern it? ”

Liu Chengyou's reaction did not surprise Li Tao. For a long time, the emperor of the Han Dynasty has been a little disobedient to heaven and earth, disrespectful to ghosts and gods, and since he succeeded to the throne, in addition to sacrificial matters, there have been many wastes. The emperor himself was unaware, but he made them, his courtiers, worried.

In this flood and drought disaster, some courtiers have already made a statement, asking Liu Chengyou to set up a sacrifice to heaven and earth to pray for the disaster. However, Liu Chengyou ignored him, and he preferred to spend his time and energy on disaster relief rather than sacrificial prayers.

Li Tao said: "As the old saying goes, the major affairs of the country are in worship and Rong. For the sake of the hearts of the ministers and the hope of the people, please be cautious! ”

Reacting, Liu Chengyou looked at Li Tao playfully: "If after the suburban sacrifice, the disaster is not alleviated, but becomes more serious, what should it be?" Doesn't it prove that I have lost my virtue and forsaken heaven and earth? ”

"This ......," Li Tao couldn't help but say.

Seeing this, Liu Chengyou smiled, waved his hand, and said: "The national sacrifice has its own reason, how can I not know it." Spread the edict, let the Ministry of Rites and the Qin Tianjian prepare, choose a day to set up a sacrifice in the suburbs, and pray for the blessings of the Han people! ”

"Yes! Your Majesty is wise! Hearing this, Li Tao breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly responded.

To say that Liu Chengyou does not have a trace of awe in his heart, it is not necessarily true. But more importantly, officials and the people believe that the culture is deeply rooted in the blood and bone marrow, and there is no need for him to deliberately be maverick.

In addition, according to reports from various places, this disaster, the most difficult situation, has passed, go to the sacrifice, and then publicize, the effect should be better.