Chapter 495: The Future

The drought in Henan continues. However, a notice has been issued from the Eastern Capital Pastoral Mansion, ordering areas with severe drought to dig wells for water, and at the same time, the tips for digging wells have been attached to the notice, listed one by one, so that people can see it while looking at it.

As soon as this notice was issued, the whole of Henan soon entered the era of large-scale digging of wells. Although some people say that this wanton digging of wells will destroy feng shui, but in the face of this drought, drinking water for people and animals is not guaranteed, even if the feng shui is good, what is the use?

In the days that followed, Zhang Yunwen went to several places where the drought was most severe, inspected the situation of digging wells in various places, and instructed local officials to strictly control the displaced people and resettle the victims on the original land as much as possible. If the displacement becomes a disaster, the consequences are very serious.

Through the unremitting efforts of the local governments, the situation was well controlled. Of course, among them, there are not a few officials who were dismissed by Zhang Yunwen because of poor implementation. Relying on the concerted efforts of the vast number of farmers to dig a well, it is finally time to irrigate those withered and yellow crops. In arid areas, long queues carrying buckets can be seen everywhere. Through the well that is five or six zhang or even ten zhang deep, buckets of cool groundwater are brought up, poured into their own buckets, and then carefully carried to water the crops in the fields.

As the days passed, there was no sign of rain. It's still a clear sky. However, thanks to the continuous digging of wells, the drought has been greatly alleviated. Even though the weather was still fine, the crops were already starting to turn green.

Finally, after forty-six consecutive days of sunshine, the sky finally began to darken, and the clouds from all directions surged over Henan, and the black pressure was overwhelming. Seeing this situation, Zhang Yunwen couldn't help but breathe a long sigh of relief, and then joined the cheers.

The storm is blowing, and the rain is coming.

When the heavy rain fell, the entire land of Henan fell into a cheer. Drought-stricken people rushed out of their homes, running and cheering in the pouring rain, even if they were wet and uncaring. The crops in the field slowly absorbed the rain that fell from the sky, and gradually stretched out and shrunk together the branches and leaves.

The rain falls and means that Zhang Yunwen's drought-fighting work has been completed, and if nothing else, Zhang Yunwen will be able to return to Chang'an before this winter.

Continuing to stay in Luoyang, Luoyang Mansion Yin encountered something that he couldn't handle, so he came over to ask Zhang Yunwen first, if Zhang Yunwen couldn't handle it, he was sent to Chang'an. In addition, there is also the matter of the Luoyang Guild and the affairs of the wealthy family, before Zhang Yunwen leaves, everything must be dealt with, and there can be no problems after he leaves Luoyang.

After two full days of heavy rain, it decreased sharply, but it lingered for another four or five days. In this way, the drought in the whole of Henan was completely lifted.

After the rain stopped, the Yellow River and the Luo River were all turbid and turbid, and it was not possible to take a boat. For a time, whether it was the Yellow River or the canal, there were a lot fewer ships on it.

The envoy from Chang'an came to Luoyang on a muddy road and read Li Shimin's edict to Zhang Yunwen. In this edict, Li Shimin did not hesitate to praise Zhang Yunwen fiercely, saying that the humerus of the country is the auxiliary of the king. In the end, Zhang Yunwen was replaced from the general of the Left Dragon Wu Army to the general of the Right Yulin Army, and the rest of the rewards were also very generous.

When the chamberlain finished reading the edict, the chamberlain smiled and said, "The old slave is here to congratulate the general!" Before the old slave left, His Majesty once said that he hoped that the general could return to Chang'an as soon as possible! Well, I wonder if the general will go back with the old slave? ”

Zhang Yunwen shook his head: "The kindness of my father-in-law, this official understands it!" However, here in Luoyang, there are still things that have not been done, so I will not be with my father-in-law! Father-in-law and one step ahead, the official will return to Chang'an in a few days! ”

Hearing Zhang Yunwen say this, the chamberlain didn't say anything more.

After Wang Fangyi and the others handed over their official duties since taking over as the Eastern Capital Pastor to Luoyang Mansion Yin, Zhang Yunwen was ready to return to Chang'an. This Dongdu Mu was originally a fictitious position, and he had real power during his term of office, so I am afraid that the successors are just a name.

I bought a lot of Luoyang specialties in Luoyang and prepared to bring them back to Chang'an as gifts.

It's finally time to leave this Luoyang.

On the way back to Chang'an, Zhang Yunwen asked Wang Fangyi and the others: "What are your plans after the three of you return to Chang'an?" ”

That Wei Zhenzai pushed Zhang Cambodia, and Zhang Cambodia looked at Wang Fangyi.

Wang Fangyi smiled bitterly and said softly: "What else can I plan, before I follow the adult, I am the Jin Wuwei in the palace, and when I return to the palace, of course, I will continue to be the Jin Wuwei!" What about you, still returning to the country's prison? ”

One of them is teaching in Guozijian, and the other is still a student.

Wei Zhenzai shook his head: "With the adults, I can be regarded as having a long experience, and I have learned a lot of things during this time!" In Guozijian, you can't learn at all! Saying that, Wei Zhenzai glanced at Zhang Yunwen obliquely, "Even if I go to the state and county to be a small official, as long as I can learn a skill, I am willing!" ”

Zhang Cambodia said with a smile: "The plan in the next place coincides with Zhenzai." Since I have been in Luoyang for more than half a year, I don't want to go back to China! ”

After listening to the words of the three of them, Zhang Yunwen laughed: "It seems that you have already planned your future!" Then I won't worry about it! After returning to Chang'an, we will go to meet the Holy One, and when the time comes, you will speak your mind, and with Your Majesty's Holy Wisdom, the energy will apply! ”

When I returned to Chang'an, it was still early. Zhang Yunwen smiled and said to the three people around him: "Hehe, I will enter the palace immediately, maybe I can have a meal at His Majesty's place!" ”

When the three people around them heard this, they couldn't help but roll their eyes.

However, on the way to the imperial city, Zhang Yunwen patted his head and said to the three of them regretfully: "Oh, I remembered, Your Majesty is probably not in the palace at the moment, it should be in the Jiucheng Palace!" ”

The three of them were stunned and looked at each other with a wry smile.

"Well, it's okay, it's still early today, Xiang Dao will go to my house to drink two cups, let's go to see Your Majesty tomorrow, what do you think?" Zhang Yunwen returned to Chang'an, quite excited.

Wang Fangyi shook his head: "No need, my lord!" I'm afraid my mother hasn't known the news of my return to Chang'an, and now I should go back to tell him that I'm safe! ”

Zhang Cambodia and Wei Zhenzai also chimed in: "Yes, yes, let's go back first to keep safe, and I have time to go to the adult's house to disturb me!" ”

Zhang Yunwen saw that the three of them were resolute, so he had no choice but to let them go.

In the afternoon of the same day, when Zhang Yunwen was resting in the courtyard of his home, an attendant came and said that Li Shimin asked Zhang Yunwen to go to Jiucheng Palace now.

Hearing this, Zhang Yunwen didn't dare to slack off, and didn't care about the still hot weather, so he rode out of Chang'an and went to Jiucheng Palace.

"Yunwen, come on, rest first, see you running sweating profusely!" Li Shimin saw Zhang Yunwen's sweaty appearance and smiled. The palace maid on the side hurriedly served a bowl of sour plum soup for Zhang Yunwen to relieve the heat.

In this ninety percent palace, the climate is cool, and after resting for a while, Zhang Yunwen has already rested, and a lot of sweat has disappeared.

"Yunwen, you did a good job in this drought in Henan! Dig wells for water to alleviate drought and ensure food. Reward! Speaking of this, Zhang Yunwen smiled lightly, "But, I heard that the Zhang family came to look for you!" I wonder how you replied? ”

Zhang Yunwen immediately recounted the conversation with Zhang Zhaoyang that day. At the end, Zhang Yunwen said: "The Zhang family has abandoned Weichen for thirty years, why should Weichen recognize this Zhang family!" So Weichen is ready to set up his own door and will not return to the Zhang family! ”

Li Shimin nodded: "It's okay if you don't go back!" Now that you are the prince of the country, Zhangjiachi is too small to accommodate you! By the way, when you first went to Luoyang, how were you going to arrange for the officials you selected? ”

Zhang Yunwen said with a smile: "These three people are still young, but they have a lot of knowledge, if they are greatly cultivated, they will become great weapons in the future." When I returned to Chang'an, I asked them. All three are willing to be down-to-earth and start from the grassroots! Or for the clerical officer, or for the military position! So, please Your Majesty fulfill them! ”

Li Shimin pondered for a moment: "Wang Fangyi, this person I know!" After two years as Jin Wuwei, he has never made a mistake, and his prestige in the army is quite high, so I gave him a military position and asked him to stay in the west to see if he could experience it! As for the remaining two, I don't know much about it, Yunwen, tell me how to arrange it! ”

"Zhang Cambodia is good at handling government affairs, and Weichen's political affairs in Luoyang are all done by him. And Wei Zhenzai is a person who allows for civil and military affairs, and he is competent for both civilian and military positions! As for how His Majesty arranged, Weichen didn't dare to speculate! ”

Li Shimin was silent for a moment and said: "Since this is the case, then this Zhang Khan Zhi and Wei Zhenzai should also go to the west!" Have a good experience on Tuyuhun's side. When the time comes, my army will march west to Tibet, and it will be easy to use! ”

Zhang Yunwen smiled "hehe": "Since this is the case, then Weichen will thank Your Majesty for the three of them!" ”