Chapter 282 Shaanxi Affairs [II]

"Official, I don't know who to send to dredge the river? How much does it cost? At this time, Song Zhen, the governor of the political council, asked coldly.

This immediately attracted a lot of attention, why?

Whether it is ancient or modern, this engineering thing is very oily, especially this matter is also related to the safety of Shaanxi. The imperial court will definitely do its best to dredge the river, and it is not necessary to say that it has everything in terms of money and grain, but at least it is to vigorously tilt resources to control the Yellow River.

"Ahem! This matter naturally made the Yellow River Supervisor responsible! Zhang Shixun said slowly. The current Yellow River Supervisor was promoted by him the year before last, and this kind of fat difference is naturally handed over to his own people!

Lu Yijian glanced at Zhang Shixun, who was also slow and logical, but the language was surprisingly sharp. "What Ying Guogong said makes sense, but Ying Guogong didn't think that the current Yellow River Governor is newly promoted, and it has not been a full year, how much experience does he have in governing the Yellow River? In the past, some small floods were just enough, but this time the dredging of the river is small, and it is related to the lives of 1.5 million households on Shaanxi Road. It's big, it's about the safety of my northern Song Dynasty and even the country! To hand over such an important matter to a newly appointed Yellow River supervisor for less than a year is up for debate! ”

After a pause, Lu Yijian recommended: "The minister thinks that Wu Zunlu is the best candidate in the Ministry of Works!" ”

Song Renzong listened to Lu Yijian's suggestion, and couldn't help but be a little surprised, and said, "It's Wu Andao!" He seems to have a very good set of water conservancy management, and set up 19 bucket gates in Zhen, Chu, Taizhou and Gaoyou Lake to facilitate flood storage and discharge and irrigate hundreds of acres of fields. It's just that irrigation is different from dredging a river, right? ”

Lu Yijian nodded and said, "That's right! Although the Huai River is not as good as the Yellow River. But what is needed is not a clever form of governance. It's the ability of co-ordinating officials! After all, the Yellow River has been in prison for more than 70 years. Aren't there some officials who are proficient in water conservancy? But are any of them able to coordinate such a huge project? The most important thing is that Wu Zunlu is honest and honest, and will never be corrupt or take bribes! And good at appeasing the people! When he was the governor of Changzhou, he encountered signs of famine and decisively sent people to other places to buy grain. There was a famine in nearby states and counties, but there was no such thing in Changzhou. In the autumn, the state was persuaded to collect firewood, and the government paid for it. Redeem official rice. In winter, when the snow was heavy and the weather was cold, the firewood was sold to the people of the state at the original price. When he saw that there were many homeless people, he built 100 thatched huts for the homeless people to live in, and donated money to buy salt and vegetables. Tea and rice will be given, and those who are sick will be treated with medicine, and those who wish to return. Prepare the boat and return to the hometown. In that year, there were many people who died of hunger and cold in the counties of Zhuzhou. However, Changzhou is safe and sound, and the people are grateful to Wu Zunlu, and the popularity among the people is very high! ”

When Song Renzong heard this, he couldn't help nodding his head, and just wanted to say something in agreement, but Zhang Shixun had already voiced his objection. "That being said, anyone can talk on paper. It would be nice if the Huai River was the same as the Yellow River! Why should the country bother so much about the flooding of the Yellow River? And if the official family puts Wu Zunlu in charge of governing the Yellow River, then where will the supervisor of the Yellow River be placed? In this case, please remove the Yellow River from prison! Let Wu Zunlu take the role! ”

Song Renzong pondered for a while, this matter is difficult to do. You can't just dismiss the Yellow River Metropolitan Supervisor just because of such a dispute, right? After all, the position of the governor of the Yellow River is not low, and it is also the most important department in the world's waterway management.

The emperor is in trouble, and the courtiers naturally have to come out to help. Song Zhen, who had burned a fire, suggested a little stupidly: "The official family, Ying Guogong and Lu Xianggong have their own opinions, I think it is better to take their own advantages." Wouldn't it be better to let Wu Langzhong take up the post of dredging the Yellow River in Shaanzhou by the capital of the capital, and let the governor of the Yellow River be supplemented by a deputy position? ”

Song Renzong thinks that what Song Zhen said is good, and it is not good for Zhang Shixun and Lu Yijian to have any more opinions, right? Song Renzong was afraid of rebirth of right and wrong, so he nodded immediately and said, "This matter is done like this!" Song Aiqing, you come to draft this edict! ”

"Obey orders!" Song Zhen promised, then walked to the side of the small case, slowly spread out a blank edict, left hand brushed the small copper plate containing water, lightly sprinkled some water on the bluestone inkstone, right hand pulled up the sleeve robe, left hand picked up the ink block and gently grind the ink.

Zhang Shixun and Lu Yijian also felt that such a result might not be unacceptable, and neither of them continued to make trouble at the moment.

Zhao Yu sneered in his heart, this matter seems to be a compromise, but in fact it is already a party dispute. Although Wu Zunlu is the number one, but this time to dredge the river, the Yellow River supervisor naturally made great efforts, and the grassroots officials below are basically the Yellow River supervisors. Although the Yellow River Governor recommended by Zhang Shixun is the second-in-command, this time it is temporary after all, and these officials will have to return to the Yellow River Prison in the future, and they will naturally fully support the Yellow River Eunuch if they have to see the face of the Yellow River Eunuch.

Isn't it internal friction when it makes trouble?

I just hope that Lu Yijian and Zhang Shixun will know the powerful relationship, restrain their subordinates, and control the internal friction within a certain range.

As for how much food should be paid, Yan Shu was surprisingly nervous at this time, and he did not have the demeanor of a literati at all. There is no way, because Yan Shu is in charge of the three envoys at the moment, and over the years, he has paid almost to the point where he is about to vomit blood.

It's just that the matter of controlling the Yellow River this time is related to Shaanxi, and even the issue of the national fortune of the Great Song Dynasty. After some verbal strife, Yan Shu also had to give in. agreed to pay 800,000 yuan and 2 million stone of grain.

It's just that after this topic ended, Zhao Yu felt that Yan Shu was very much like a person - Bao Zheng! Because at this moment, Yan Shu's face is as black as the bottom of a pot, that is, there is a crescent moon missing on his forehead!

This is the right time, and Song Zhen has also finished drafting the edict. Take the edict and show it to Song Renzong, Song Renzong nodded frequently when he saw it, Song Zhen is worthy of being the Wenqu star of Lianzhong Sanyuan, this literary style is top-notch! There is nothing to say!

Song Renzong said: "Very good, there is no need to modify it!" ”

As he spoke, Song Renzong drew a seal on the edict.

Song Zhen said: "The official, the minister has a little proposal for guarding against the affairs of Western Xia!" ”

"Oh! What does Song Aiqing propose? Song Renzong was already about to shout at everyone to go slowly, but at this moment, he had to hold back the words in his throat.

Song Zhen organized the language and said: "Official, Shaanxi is now in danger of fighting fiercely, and if you are not afraid of 10,000, you are afraid of what happens, you need to strengthen the defense of Tongguan in case of Western Xia thieves!" ”

Song Renzong thought about it and felt that this was a good point! "Well, Song Aiqing's proposal is good! That's it, let Wu Zunlu repair the customs defense of Shangtong Pass by the way! ”

Yan Shu's already dark face is even darker, isn't this another expense?

Zhao Yu couldn't see it, do these scholars know the art of war? How can I come up with some strategies that are not of much use?

"Brother Huang, the younger brother has objections here!" Zhao Yu said.

Song Zhen's face was a little unpleasant, Zhao Yu was his disciple at the beginning, and when Zhao Zhen and Song Renzong were vaguely fighting, he stood on Song Renzong's side. Although there is nothing special at first glance, the relationship between Song Zhen and Zhao Zhen has become very delicate, especially when Zhao Zhen came out to speak at this time, which gave Song Zhen the illusion of being slapped in the face.

A different color flashed in Song Renzong's eyes, and he said, "What does the seventh brother have to say?" ”

Zhao Yu straightened his waist and looked heroic, so that Song Renzong's eyes couldn't help but flash a touch of jealousy. Compared with him, who is getting weaker and weaker, Zhao Yu seems to be a slowly rising sun, dazzling, bright and radiant. "Brother Huang, my brother heard that the four Yi were born outside the frontier of the first king, so the east rejects the sea, the west is separated by quicksand, the north is across the desert, and the south is Wuling, the reason why the world is limited to barbarians. And the imperial brother is now strengthening the defense of Tongguan, where is Shaanxi? Do you want to give up all the land west of Tongguan? ”

Song Zhen's face turned red, and he gritted his teeth and said, "King Wei's words are over, right?" Repair the Tongguan Customs, but just in case! Don't you see that we are all discussing how to strengthen the forces in Shaanxi? It's just that others don't know, how can King Wei say such a thing? ”

Zhao Yu straightened his neck and said, "It's because others don't know that this king wants to say this!" This king knows what Song Xianggong means and knows the intentions of the imperial brother. It's just that the world knows? What will they think when they see and hear about the strengthening of the defense of Tongguan? I, the people of the Great Song Dynasty, will definitely think that the official family is probably going to give up Shaanxi! The Tangut people clapped their hands and encouraged! My Great Song Dynasty soldiers and horses were cowardly before fighting, afraid that the imperial court would give up Tongguan and fall them to Western Xia! In such a situation, how can Shaanxi defend it? ”

Speaking of this, Zhao Yu said categorically: "If the imperial brother continues to agree to the matter of repairing the Tongguan pass, then please send someone to Xixia now and ask for land and peace!" The loss of the provincial army is a waste of my Great Song Dynasty's money! ”

Song Renzong was red-faced by Zhao Yu's words, but the proposer Song Zhen was even more unbearable, ashamed and angry, and couldn't say anything to refute it.

Zhang Shixun coughed and said slowly: "King Wei Chitose doesn't need to be so excited, Song Xianggong is just for the Great Song Dynasty!" Although the proposal is wrong, it can be forgiven! ”

"Hmmm! Yes! Yes! The words of the seventh brother make sense, I listened to it! Song Aiqing, don't take this matter too seriously! Song Renzong got the steps, so he naturally came down in a hurry.

Zhao Yu glanced at Zhang Shixun, did not speak, but retreated to his original position.

Zhang Shixun didn't pay attention to Zhao Yu, he glanced at Lu Yijian. I was a little angry in my heart, I blamed this Lu Tanfu, okay, why did you transfer this strange prince back? Today, don't look at this strange prince who didn't say much, every time he opened his mouth, he hit the nail on the head, which made our gang of ministers a little disgraced.

Song Renzong was afraid of rebirth, and after discussing a few small things that did not matter, he said that he was tired. The ministers and ministers naturally knew what to do, and they left one after another. (To be continued......)