Fang Zhongyong, who was the commander of the Ma army, saw the beacon fire coming from the northwest direction, and thought that there was an urgent military situation, so he immediately rushed into the Privy Council to wait for the dispatch.

Although I know that even if there is a war at the border pass, I am afraid that it will not be the turn of the forbidden army stationed in Gyeonggi for a while. But everyone else does it, so we can't be too unsociable, can we?

After fighting with other generals for a long time haha, the five cents and a basket of tea were drunk with the smell of birds, and the new Privy Councillor Sheng Du slowly paced in.

This plump big fat man, with the signature smile of the fat people, seems to be amiable, but in fact he is a very good official.

It is rumored that Lu Yijian and Wang Zeng had political disagreements before, and both ministers begged to resign.

Renzong asked Sheng Du, who was also involved in political affairs but had no dealings with either of them, who could succeed him. Sheng Du knew that Renzong was the most taboo about officials forming a party, so he said: "The ministers can't know about the affairs of the two people's hearts, but Your Majesty asks who can be the substitute, that is, his request can be observed." It means that I don't know what is in the hearts of these two people, and Your Majesty can ask them separately who can represent them, and then I will understand.

Sure enough, Renzong asked Wang Zeng, and Wang Zeng recommended Cai Qi; asked Lu Yijian, and Yi Jian recommended Song Shou.

Renzong is angry, it's not a good thing! All four of them were degraded, leaving only one grand degree. Sheng Du finally climbed to the high position of privy envoy and acted as prime minister.

Of course, this Lord Shengdu actually has some skills. After all, it is purely dependent on the ability to do things, and the official will not do it for a long time, and he will not do it much. History records that he is honest and studious, advocates border defense, and also draws a copy of the "Map of the Western Regions", which can be regarded as a talent who cultivates both civil and military.

Fang Zhongyong was deeply skeptical about this, this grand man couldn't even see the surface of his feet, was it really appropriate to act on the affairs of the Privy Council?

Sheng Du took a few steps, gasped a few times, and said with a smile: "You have been waiting for a long time. There is no war at the border, please go back! ”

The generals who were originally playing soy sauce dispersed in a hurry, but Fang Zhongyong was unwilling to leave, and asked: "Dare to ask the Privy Councillor, since there is no war, who would risk the disapproval of the world and rashly ignite the beacon fire?" ”

"Without him, the Xinzhou Dilong just turned over."

"What about the casualties?"

"I don't know this for the time being, it shouldn't be very serious! What, does Lord Xiao Fang have any ideas? Sheng Du was a little impatient.

"The lower officials don't dare! The next official retires! ”

Out of the Privy Council, Fang Zhongyong was basically desperate for this bureaucratic guy. Pointing to the mercy of these old men, there is no hope of saving the victims in remote areas.

With the backward rescue methods of ancient times and the lack of awareness of health and epidemic prevention, there will be a major epidemic after the catastrophe. If it is not done properly and causes the spread of the plague, it will be very bad.

Combined with his poor historical knowledge, Fang Zhongyong knew that this earthquake was by no means an understatement as Sheng Du said. Although the specific casualties were returned to the teacher, the scale was certainly not small.

When I am in trouble, who else can I be?

Don't talk nonsense with this old bureaucrat, go directly to the emperor!

Compared with Shengdu, a professional manager, Chairman Zhao Zhen is obviously much more responsible, after all, the company belongs to his family, and the loss is his property!

After Fang Zhongyong entered the palace, Zhao Zhen did not rest, and was still discussing disaster relief with several henchmen and important ministers of the political affairs hall.

Seeing Fang Zhongyong coming in, Zhao Zhen said, "Aren't you in the Privy Council?" I have ordered Sheng Aiqing to explain the reason to you, where did you come from to enter the palace? ”

Fang Zhongyong said: "When the minister heard about the earthquake in Xindai, Hedong, he was so anxious that he came to ask for his life, hoping that the official family would be favorable!" ”

Yan Shu angrily reprimanded: "The affairs of the DPRK and China are decided by their own officials, where can you be used?" ”

Zhao Zhen stopped: "Fang Aiqing is also loyal, Lord Yan doesn't need to be harsh." Fang Zhongyong, I would like to ask you, if you are in charge of disaster relief, where should you start, and what are the regulations? ”

"The minister thinks that this time the earth dragon will turn over will inevitably be a disaster. The first thing to save is human life, then property, then epidemic prevention, and then reconstruction. ”

Chen Yaozuo said with a smile: "Lord Yan teaches a good son-in-law!" When it comes to disaster relief, it is also the first word. Whether the disaster is serious or not, we will talk about it in detail in the future, what kind of regulations do you say? ”

"Human life is at stake. The kid won't go into details. The current plan must first save people's lives, and presumably Xinzhou is already trying its best to rescue them. And Xinzhou is thousands of miles away from Bianliang, and the distant water does not quench the thirst of the near, not to mention.

Possessions are also indispensable for living needs. It was the middle of winter, and if there was a lack of food and clothing, many people would die of cold and starvation. Officials, don't ignore it! ”

Yan Shu said angrily: "Which one wants you to rap?" All the adults in the palace, who is not the pillar of the country, don't show off your ordinary knowledge! Let's talk about epidemic prevention! ”

"Yes! After all the great plagues, there will be plagues, why? On the other hand, the dead and wounded are relied upon, and the corpses cannot be disposed of in time, or they are devoured by wild beasts. Second, the water sources may be polluted by floating corpses, and people and animals will get sick if they drink it. At this time, the weather is cold, and the corpse is not easy to decompose, but typhoid fever is also prone to occur. When a large number of drugs are needed to prevent typhoid epidemics. ”

Zhao Zhen nodded and said, "What about reconstruction?"

Fang Zhongyong said: "Xinzhou is close to Western Xia and Northern Liao, if this place is deserted, it will be occupied by thieves, harassing the border army, and it will pose a threat to the grain and grass in the rear, and it is also necessary to strive to rebuild, or even better than before." If this place is abundant, wouldn't it be wonderful if grain and grass could be transported to the border army nearby? ”

Zhao Zhen said: "It seems that you really didn't say it on the spur of the moment. I agreed, this disaster relief will be led by you! Serving the imperial history can be deputy. Chen Xiang, post now! ”

Chen Yaozuo asked, "Why did Fang Zhongyong send it?"

Zhao Zhen groaned: "Let Hedong appease the envoy!" The official position is too small, and I am afraid that I will not be able to shake that group of arrogant soldiers. ”

Fang Zhongyong was not satisfied with the work, and said: "The minister's disaster relief this time needs a number of manpower and a certain amount of money and food, please allocate it to the official family." In addition, I heard that Lord Xu Xi is good at typhoid fever diagnosis and treatment, please come with the minister. Of course, the minister would ride a fast horse and travel to the disaster area day and night. The corresponding materials and personnel can be departed later. ”

Zhao Zhen was also rare and generous: "The transportation from Bianliang is far away, and it is delayed for a long time, which is not conducive to disaster relief." I have another will to you, and Qian Weiyan will stay in Xijing to fully cooperate with you and raise relevant matters. Are you satisfied? ”

Fang Zhongyong was overjoyed: "With the strong support of the official family, the people of Xinzhou are blessed!"

Zhao Zhen smiled bitterly: "The people are suffering, and their sins are in me!" Chen Lin, this year's Spring Festival palace banquet, I bathed and fasted and went to the ancestral temple to ask for sin. ”

Chen Lin was puzzled: "The officials are kind and worried about the people, but does this practice violate the peaceful atmosphere of the New Year?" Think twice. ”

Zhao Zhen said: "The people have suffered heavy casualties, and they have no food and clothing, so how can I have the heart to have fun? But I don't know if the people of Xinzhou have a hot meal to eat? Needless to say, I am guilty of my own edict at the moment, and I ask God for my sin! ”

As the so-called lord humiliates the ministers to death, the emperor is guilty, how dare the ministers say that they are not guilty?

Immediately hulala knelt down, and the ministers said: "The ministers can't relieve the king's worries, and the ministers are guilty!"

Fang Zhongyong didn't care if they were really guilty or not, anyway, if he delayed the disaster relief, he would be really guilty.

Hurriedly returned to the barracks, gathered 100 good riders, temporarily took Di Qing as the head, one person and two horses, and poured out of the camp gate.

Seeing that Yang Wenguang was a little ashamed, Fang Zhongyong said: "This is to help the victims, you are not good at secular affairs, you don't need to blame yourself." If there is war in the day, he will call you to the side. Hello was born in Gyeonggi to manage public security, and to ensure that the rear is worry-free, which is also a great achievement! I'll go too! ”

As soon as he left the camp gate, he saw that several veterans were already wearing helmets and armor, and saluted: "The little one is willing to go out with the big handsome!"

Gongsun Ce said with a smile: "That's wrong, the marshal has been awarded the post of pacification envoy to Hedong by the official family, and he will be called the pacification envoy in the future." Moreover, this trip is not a war, you all go back! ”

The boss squinted: "Mr. Gongsun, I don't read much, don't coax me." Even if the handsome man becomes a grandfather in the future, he will still be our handsome. Besides, the brothers are going to stink in the army, and they finally seized the opportunity to go out and play, the handsome can't be thick and thin! ”

Gongsun Ce said: "That's favoritism, it's really unlearned."

The boss hurriedly patted the ass: "Yes, yes, we don't learn and don't have skills, and Mr. Gongsun doesn't know how to learn!"

Fang Zhongyong was also amused by this lazy guy, and he actually said an allusion without paying attention!

He immediately said: "Zheda, this journey is in a hurry, and we must arrive in Xinzhou within seven days." You have bad legs, maybe you can ride a horse and walk a long way? ”

Boss Zhen said: "Dashuai just rest assured, there are prosthetic feet made by Dashuai, I don't dare to brag about walking like flying, but ordinary walking is no different from ordinary people." Besides, we're riding horses, not running, so we can't actually waste any legs and feet. The big handsome only has to go a hundred miles ahead, and the small ones will definitely be able to catch up. ”

Ma Liu: "To put it mildly, when we were riding horses, the handsome man was still studying at home!"

Xiao Qi also interjected with a smile: "Don't pay attention to them a few rough guys. They have all been riding horses for many years, and everything is almost gone, and it is a piece of cake to gallop on horseback. It's just that the handsome skin is delicate and tender, I'm afraid I can't bear this bitterness! ”

Yo, despised by a pseudo-mother?

Fang Zhongyong said: "Since you have excellent riding skills, this official just has a few places where people need to go. Listen to the order, fold the big one, you go to my house and inform the two ladies that this official is ordered to pacify the victims. Be sure to explain the reason clearly, so that the family does not worry. If the official's house is restless in the future, hehe, you know the consequences!

Li Er, you are doing things safely, go to Xijing with the will of the official family, and stay in Xijing to guard Lord Qian Weiyan, and prepare all kinds of money, food, and medicinal materials. Be sure to purchase properly before the Spring Festival and send it directly to Xinzhou. The stakes are big, if there is a difference, come and see you!

Ma Liu, you come here with your ears, and I will give you an errand. ”

Ma Liu said shyly: "What's the good thing about the big handsome? Say it all! ”

Fang Zhongyong lowered his voice and said: "I want you to pretend to be a thief, secretly infiltrate Xinzhou, collect information, investigate whether there are officials who are corrupt and pervert the law and enrich their own pockets, and whether there are any people who take the opportunity to make trouble." Anyway, you kid, at first glance, you are a natural thief. ”

Ma Liu was shocked: "Don't kill the red eyes when the time comes, and exterminate the little one who is really a bandit!"

"Don't worry, unless you kid really wants to be the king of the mountain."

Immediately said in a loud voice: "Each of them receives his orders, set off immediately, and there must be no mistakes!"