Chapter 48: Restless April and May

In May, the emperor ignored the dynasty and was buried in the palace of Gaozu Zi.

Liu Zhiyuan's coffin has been suspended in the Long Live Hall for three full months, and if it weren't for the fact that his body was stored in the ice room in the palace, it would have been rotten long ago. However, although the construction of Ruiling is not extravagant and wasteful, it is still far from completion.

A few days ago, in the name of "unfilial piety", Liu Chengyou called off the Ruiling project "with tears" in the name of poverty and poverty. Until recently, the country has gradually calmed down and restarted again, but there are not many people who have invested in it, and the progress of the project is still slow.

Guozijian Xu Tai Fu played, "Zhou Li", "Etiquette", "Ram", "Gu Liang" four classics have no plates, want to collect the school official examination school carving, in order to pass on the world. Such measures to regain the rules, etiquette, and thoughts, Liu Chengyou has no reason not to allow it, and he has drawn people from the third museum.

Xinhai (the third year of junior high school), Liu Chengyou took Zhao Ying, a scholar of Jixian Palace, as the head of the household department and Tongping Zhangshi, and entered the political affairs hall, which can be regarded as making up for Su Fengji's vacancy. Originally, Liu Chengyou wanted to pull out Wei Renpu, but with his lack of qualifications, Fang Xiu was relieved, and for the time being, he still let him stay in the Privy Council, and with his ability, he would be able to get through sooner or later.

And in this way, counting Dou Zhengu, Li Tao and Feng Dao, there are already four old ministers of the former dynasty in the Han court. Zhao Ying was also among the prime ministers when she was in the Later Jin Dynasty, and she once wrote the Book of Tang, with a generous personality, weak means, and easy to control.

Just like the previous annexation of the forbidden army, this is a way to digest the legacy of the Later Jin Dynasty, and as the Liu family has been in the Central Plains Station for a long time, it is not affected by the old ministers of the previous dynasty. Of course, in the court, the military, political and financial power is still in the hands of Yang Wei and other Hedong Yuan.

Kwai Chou (the fifth day of the first month), Liu Chengyou Yuguangzheng Palace, Yang Wei, Wang Zhang, Su Yuqi, Guo Wei, Shang Hongqian, Li Hongxin, Bai Wenke and other founding ministers, added favors and rewards, all of them were awarded the title of duke, marquis, and crowned with the founding of the country.

This matter, when Liu Chengyou left Luo and named Shi Hongzhao as Zheng Guogong, he had already moved his mind. This can be regarded as Liu Chengyou's further wooing of the civil and military ministers, which made the hearts of the people in the court cohesive again, and Liu Chengyou's throne was more stable.

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"Your Majesty, Zhengzhou News, the flood in Yuanwu has receded!" In the palace, Fan Zhen walked to the front of the palace and said respectfully.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou put down the recital transferred from the political affairs hall and asked with a calm face: "What about the loss?" ”

Fan Zhen's voice was a little depressed, and he replied: "More than 300 people died, more than half of the original Takeda acres were destroyed, and 4,000 people were affected!" ”

At the end of last month, in Yuanwu County, Zhengzhou, the Yellow River broke and flooded the territory. In the face of this sudden flood disaster, when Jing Fan's defense was in danger, he personally led the soldiers and civilians of Zhengzhou to risk death to block the river and rescue the disaster, so as to stifle the disaster and avoid its expansion. You must know that the imperial court has invested too much effort in Tuntian, Zhengzhou, and if it is destroyed by floods, it will be a desperate loss......

Fortunately, Jing Fan responded in a timely manner and handled it properly, thanks to the dredging of the rivers and canals in the territory after he took office. In addition, the scale of this break is not large, otherwise it would not have been eliminated by Jing Fan in a hurry. Even so, the loss of Yuanwu County was huge.

"Jing Fan is a cadre, meritorious, he should be surrendered!" Liu Chengyou read the report carefully and said solemnly.

"If it weren't for Jing Zhengzhou's timely and proper disposal, I am afraid that Zhengzhou Tuntian would also be destroyed!" Fan Zhen also echoed with a worried face.

After a little thought, Liu Chengyou instructed: "Let Jingfan comfort Yuan Wu and properly resettle the affected people." With the third division, he supported some of the money and food from Tokyo. Tell Jing Fan, grit your teeth, and work with the court to survive this period of time! ”

Liu Chengyou's tone was full of strong bitterness at this time.

"In addition, under the door of the Chinese book, we will inform the counties along the river, inspect the river defense, and do a good job in flood prevention and control!" After a pause, Liu Chengyou said again.

"Yes!"

Some sighed helplessly, Liu Chengyou knew that I was afraid that there would not be much effect. This time, it's not that the state and county generals ignore the imperial court's orders, but the matter of river defense, which costs money and food to dignitaries, and now there is nothing, just a book to govern the river? Liu Chengyou issued this system, just hoping that local generals would be able to increase their vigilance......

"To add insult to injury, what an eventful season!" In a depressed mood, Liu Chengyou let out a heavy sigh: "In this world, when can you be peaceful?" ”

During this period of time, the overall situation of the Han Dynasty has been quite stable, with no war on the outside and evil intentions on the inside. But man-made disasters cannot afford it, and natural disasters continue. On this side of the Central Plains, the original military broke down, and the floods were raging. There is a drought in Hebei again, according to Wei Bo and Chengde newspapers, there has been no rain in recent months, and I am afraid that the grain harvest will fail.

The property happened to rain overnight, which is probably the case. The time is not with me, and I am really helpless. Due to the drought in Hebei, the courtiers have persuaded Liu Chengyou to pray for rain, but Liu Chengyou excused himself with busy state affairs. It's not because he doesn't believe in that, but if he prays to the heavens and there is still no rain, wouldn't it be more proof that he, the emperor, is "immoral" and not blessed by God.

The drought in Hebei, there are reports in Xuzhou, there is a famine, there is a lack of internal and external supplies, and the people starved to death 205. This is also the result of the policy of moderation and morality and active rescue of the people.

Wen Jun sighed, Fan Zhen's expression couldn't help but be solemn, and he glanced at this young man, who was not very broad, and on his shoulders, he seemed to be carrying a thousand heavy burdens.

Seeing that his face was gloomy, Fan Zhen couldn't help but speak out of comfort, and his tone was passionate: "Since Your Majesty ascended the throne, he has been diligent in government and loves the people, has worked hard to make the country prosperous, and has both the government and the opposition, which can be described as extremely wise. It is the blessing of the world to have this master, and how can you not be moved when you look at it from heaven? As long as Your Majesty is unswerving, the Han River will be indestructible! ”

Liu Chengyou couldn't help laughing, looked at Fan Qian, and said in a mocking tone: "From your Fan She's mouth, it is rare to say such a compliment, I feel quite novel!" ”

Fan Zhi's face was not different, and he responded solemnly: "What the minister said is all from the bottom of his heart!" ”

Liu Chengyou has no doubts about it. He sighed leisurely: "I also have a heartfelt word with you." The country is in difficulty, and on the way to forge ahead, it is difficult to find a confidant. Fan, I hope you can become my confidant! ”

Fan Zhen was promoted by Liu Chengyou, and it was only three months, even if he was reused, but to say that he was loyal enough to himself, Liu Chengyou didn't believe it. In this era, between monarchs and ministers, it doesn't make much sense to talk about loyalty. And what Liu Chengyou plans to do next is to regain "loyalty" in the hearts of the people.

sighed at Liu Chengyou, and between Fan Zhen's solemn face, he couldn't hold back his surprise. But facing Liu Chengyou's gaze, he slowly arched his hand: "Thank you for Your Majesty's trust!" ”

After his persuasion, Liu Chengyou's somewhat depressed mood was better. Turning his attention to another piece of music that Fan Zhen presented, he asked, "What is this music about?" What's wrong again? ”

"Ruzhou News, the bandit rebellion has been pacified, Liu Ruzhou and the forbidden army entered Ruzhou to suppress the thieves, killed more than 200 thieves, and won more than 5,000 people!" Fan Zhen replied.

"There's finally good news......" Liu Chengyou couldn't help muttering while flipping through the report.

Fan Zhen said on the side: "The forbidden army commanded Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde, used both suppression and appeasement, and had a proper strategy to force the thieves out of the mountain. Liu Ruzhou followed suit, properly resettled, and turned bandits into the people! ”

"It deserves to be a rising star in the forbidden army!" Liu Chengyou said in a relaxed tone and commented.

As he spoke, he sighed again: "Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, the prefectures have all been difficult to govern. Liu Gong is really worthy of the great talent, in Zhengzhou is Zhengzhou Ding, in Ruzhou is Ruzhou governance, really good ministers! ”

"Pass on the system, reward for merit!"