The sixth year of Qianyou was indeed a year of great calamity for the Han Dynasty, with floods as much as the scale, and the disasters were violent. In the territory of the Han Dynasty, from Qing and Xu in the east, to Dan and Ci in the west, to An and Fu in the south, and to Heng and Cang in the north, all of them have great water.

In the affected areas, there are 14 prefecture capitals and more than 60 counties, and hundreds of thousands of people are affected. To Zheng and slippery, it is not enough to be happy. As Liu Chengyou expected when he inspected the Huazhou River Plug, the embankment in Huazhou was solid, and there was no breach, but within the four borders, the frequent floods made him quite sad.

The center of gravity of the Han court, since the Mid-Autumn Festival, has basically fallen on the floods, concentrating on mobilizing money and grain for relief and repair. As for the Shu incident, it naturally lagged behind.

Originally, according to the consideration of the Northern Han monarchs, after the autumn harvest, an attack was launched, but in the case of a national disaster, it could only be easier to prioritize.

"Your Majesty, the disaster situation in Danzhou and Daning Mansion has eased, and the government has arranged for the affected people to return and rebuild their homes. The land is poor, and the government of the two places is exhausted, and the government of the two places asks Tokyo to coordinate 3,000 stone of grain and 20,000 yuan of money, and also asks for the allocation of grain seeds, farm tools, and ploughing cattle for the next year's ......" In the Guangzheng Palace, Prime Minister Li Tao said to Liu Chengyou.

"This place has never been abundant, and now it is a great murder, which is indeed unfortunate, and the court should have some help. For its request, the center and the three divisions, after verification, can be deployed as appropriate! Liu Chengyou made instructions.

"Yes!" Li Tao took out another piece of music and said: "Xing Guogong played, Xiang, An, and Fu Zhuzhou, the autumn rain is endless, and the flood is still very serious, and 20,000 soldiers and laborers have been concentrated to repair the Jiangsai. Relief for 100,000 people affected by the disaster, the grain and cloth in the treasury have consumed half of Thailand, and they are nearly exhausted! ”

"How is Zhongshu going to deal with it?" Liu Chengyou asked.

Li Tao said: "Let's look at the development of the disaster first, and if it continues to deteriorate, we will use the grain and cloth stored in the official warehouse in Dengzhou to transfer support to the south. Xiangzhou and other places, Chengping for several years, the accumulated grain should be able to support for a period of time. ”

Seeing that Liu Chengyou nodded, he said: "Zhending Mansion, Cang, Ying, and Moji Prefecture Mansions, after transshipment, Li Gu personally went north to mobilize money and grain, and coordinate disaster control matters. ”

"With Li Gu here, I don't have to worry about it!" Liu Chengyou said.

"Qingzhou Li envoy Jun, Dengzhou Assassin Wang Xun and his bureaucrats, greedy for ink relief funds, self-proclaimed in his city, laissez-faire victims, has been executed by him, and another judge of the festival is appointed to temporarily administer his government, please the court to dispose of the resolution!" Li Tao reported bad news.

Sure enough, Liu Chengyou was furious when he heard this: "Although natural disasters are ruthless, man-made disasters are particularly hateful. ”

"Let Li Hongxin escort all the officials who have violated the law to Tokyo, and the three legal divisions will strictly judge and punish them severely, so as to set an example!" Liu Chengyou said coldly.

"Yes!"

After saying that, Liu Chengyou couldn't help but sigh again. Things like Dengzhou are always unavoidable, and it is inevitable that people will break the law by knowing the law, taking advantage of the chaos to make profits, and bring disaster to the country and the people!

After thinking about it, Liu Chengyou instructed: "The matter of Dengzhou, the imperial court should inform the world to warn the officials of the world." Another edict was issued, issued to all provincial governments, and warned local governments that disaster relief should not be delayed. All the imperial history, according to the inspection, should be strictly supervised, in order to correct their lawlessness and neglect!

For this flood relief, the performance of officials and bureaucrats in various places should be recorded, and afterwards they will be used as a reference for the imperial court, and the punishment will be raised and demoted! ”

"Yes!"

"How is the disaster in Xuzhou?" Liu Chengyou asked.

"Compared with other regions, the situation is good, the government and the people are working together, and it is under control!" Li Tao replied.

Under the frequent reports of disasters, there is good news, Liu Chengyou subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief, and still did not forget to be vigilant: "Under the edict of Xuzhou Mansion, you should make persistent efforts and not relax!" ”

"During this time, I have to bother Li Qing and the ministers, and work harder!" Liu Chengyou looked at Li Tao and said: "The reports reported by various places should be strictly examined and concerned, and those who should coordinate aid should be approved and dealt with quickly." In short, the court should go all out and tide over the difficulties together! ”

"Yes!"

"There is another matter, Zhao Kuangzan, the king of Yan, played a play, and asked the imperial court to allocate money and grain to support and prepare for disasters and Liao!" Li Tao said again, with a little dissatisfaction in his tone.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou was not surprised, after all, King Yan's daily operation, and asked: "This time, how much does Zhao Kuangzan want from the imperial court?" ”

"100,000 yuan of money, 50,000 stones of grain, 3,000 horses of cloth, and thousands of ...... of medicinal herbs, salt, tea, and iron," Li Tao said.

Listening to his words, Liu Chengyou also knew where Li Tao's dissatisfaction came from. According to the past few years, Youzhou has asked the imperial court, and as long as it is agreed, the imperial court will delete it as appropriate to reply. And this time, Zhao Kuangzan simply asked for more.

"What do you think?" Liu Chengyou looked at Li Tao.

Hearing this, Li Tao directly expressed his thoughts: "Your Majesty, when you go to Youzhou to send water, the imperial court has sent money, food, and materials to respond. At this age, Zhao Kuangzan asked again, how can there be one thing again and again, and then three! ”

After considering his words, Li Tao continued: "Moreover, it is even more false to ask the imperial court for Liao affairs. Since the fourth year of Qianyou, the Han Dynasty and the Khitan negotiated peace, there have been few things in northern Xinjiang, and this reason is not enough to win trust. And the three states of Lulong, which have been recuperating and developing for more than two years, will not be able to survive a flood with their savings! ”

"You didn't take into account the nearly 20,000 soldiers and horses in Youzhou! In the land of only three states, there are only 200,000 Dingkou, and it is quite difficult to raise them! Liu Chengyou said.

"This is also the place where the ministers have the most scruples!" Li Tao bowed his hand and said to Liu Chengyou: "The ministers think that King Yan wants to invite money and grain to the court in the name of flooding, which is actually to support soldiers and horses and consolidate his strength!" The ministers are worried, and in the long run, the tail will not fall, and there will be changes, which will be a disaster for the court......"

Glancing at Li Tao, he asked, "Ministers, are they all thinking like this?" ”

Li Tao said respectfully: "For the sake of the country, the ministers have to think more!" Youzhou's strength should be suppressed......"

In the past two years, from time to time, there were still people in the court and the central government who praised Zhao Kuang's merits in the town and the Liao, and praised the wisdom of the Son of Heaven's decision. Now that the world has changed, he, the emperor, has not been suspicious of Youzhou, and the princes of the court are suspicious!

Putting away the little strangeness in his heart, Liu Chengyou said: "Do you know how the flood in Youzhou is?" ”

In this regard, it is obvious that there is some investigation, but he does not dare to deceive, Li Tao said: "The flood broke out and spread for dozens of miles, and it is indeed a thing!" ”

"Youzhou also belongs to the Han Dynasty, and the people of Lishu are also my ministers, how can they be treated differently. If you are in trouble, give help! Liu Chengyou thought about it and said.

Li Tao was obviously a little puzzled by Liu Chengyou's decision, and he didn't know why the emperor would be biased towards Youzhou, thought about it, and said: "Your Majesty, this time in the country, in addition to the state capitals in various places, the imperial court has increased the amount of money by 150,000 yuan and 200,000 stones of grain, which is very expensive, and I am afraid that I will not be able to meet Zhao Kuangzan's request!" ”

Liu Chengyou's eyes were calm, and he looked at Li Tao: "Squeeze and move, there is always something!" Moreover, follow the previous example, cut some and transfer Youzhou. The imperial court will not be constrained to this extent! ”

Seeing that the emperor had made up his mind, Li Tao didn't dare to fight too much, so he had to bow his head and obey the order: "Yes!" ”

Liu Chengyou paced up, and suddenly turned to Li Tao: "Listening to what Qing said, the court seems to have some criticism of Youzhou and King Yan!" This wind cannot rise, when there is restraint, pass on the edict, but in the future, there will be a dispute in Youzhou, the king of Fei Boyan, severely punished! ”

Seeing Liu Chengyou give such an order, Li Tao's expression was not very good-looking, looking at the emperor's serious face, while agreeing, he couldn't help but say to him: "Your Majesty, the ministers are not unreasonable. I hope Your Majesty, be vigilant! ”

Looking at Li Tao's stubborn look, Liu Chengyou thought for a while and said: "King Yan has been in Youzhou for all these years, resisting the invasion of the Khitan for the imperial court, which is a real achievement. Now, as always, people are obedient to the court, how can the court be suspicious? ”

After a little silence, Liu Chengyou said again: "What the Qing and others are worried about, I can also understand loyalty. However, I have a word, King Yan is loyal to his duty, and I will never fail him! ”

The emperor said so, and Li Tao could only helplessly say: "Yes!" ”

Of course, Liu Chengyou's real thoughts in his heart are not enough to say to Li Tao. Right now, he doesn't have time to suspect Zhao Kuangzan, that's in the future......