On the eighth day of the fourth month, the front hall of Weiyang Palace. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

Today's dynasty is completely different from the past, and the atmosphere is depressing.

Liu Biao sat on the red soft seat, looking a little dazed and a little stunned. Looking up, there were obviously fewer officials in the main hall than usual, and they looked disheveled and dejected, like defeated roosters.

The flood in Chang'an not only caused serious damage, but also disrupted the normal order of the court. The officials who could come in time came, and those who couldn't come didn't use it, and they were all blocked out of the gate by the guards. But none of the officials who came were dry—oh, there was one, the court clothes of the Marquis of Fuping were dry, but the underwear was also wet.

Therefore, on the eighth day of the fourth month, there was a spectacle in the upper court, and all the officials would go to the side of the palace first, and then return to the front hall after drying their clothes on the stoves lined up. It should be said that the Son of Heaven still takes good care of his courtiers. In this way, it is inevitable to be in a hurry, half dry and half wet, and those who are wrinkled will report quickly, and it will be difficult to be untidy.

Above the main hall, there was a report from Yin Zhong of Yu Shi Cheng (Yu Shi Dafu's deputy): "...... The embankment burst originated in the area of Zhongpingli in the northern section of Weishui, the water was surging, breaking through the horizontal gate, and the right wind bore the brunt, which had destroyed the East and West Markets and the Municipal Bureau...... Lishu in the city ran and shouted, all flocked to Anmen, Xuanpingmen, and there were many things that trampled on fire, and there were also prodigals who took advantage of the chaos to rob money. Although more patrols were dispatched, the bitter water was blocked, and the thieves had little effect......"

Yin Zhong chattered endlessly, basically all bad news, no good news.

Sili Lieutenant Yuan Feng also said: "According to the news received by Weichen, rumors are spreading in the city, and everyone says that 'the big water is coming, Chang'an Zeguo'. ”

Liu Biao sighed: "Since I ascended the throne, I have not been benevolent and virtuous, and my actions have not been correct, so that the heavens are angry and people are resentful, so this disaster has befallen ......"

The officials rushed to ask for guilt, and there were even those who grabbed the land with their heads. If the king sins himself, how can the minister absolve himself of responsibility?

"Your Majesty, the sage has a saying, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. Fang's top priority today is not to blame himself, but to avoid trouble. ”

As soon as these words came out, the chaos in the hall was quiet for a while, and they immediately said yes, because the person who said this was the general Wang Feng.

Liu Biao calmed down and said busily: "General, please speak clearly." ”

General Wang gave the following countermeasures: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother, the Empress, and the concubines can take the imperial boat to Kunming Pool to avoid the water. The common people in the city can open the passage to climb the Chang'an city wall to temporarily avoid the flood. ”

When the ministers of the DPRK and China heard this, they all nodded yes and praised the general's wisdom. To be honest, this is not a sycophant, and General Wang's response is remarkable.

Wang Feng immediately got up and said: "Water and fire are ruthless, the torrent is fierce, and one more delay will be more unpredictable." Please don't delay Your Majesty, and ...... immediately."

"Your Majesty, the minister has a word."

Wang Feng's sharp gaze turned, facing the gaze of the general Wang Shang, Wang Feng said unhappily: "Marquis Lechang, Feng Fang has words, the information is fierce, the time is urgent, there is no delay, if you have anything to say, let's play it again on the imperial ship." ”

If it is replaced by someone else, even if it is Prime Minister Kuang Heng, he will weigh the weight of this remark and dare not disobey it. However, Wang Shang was the only person in the Manchu Dynasty who was qualified and confident to dare to fight with Wang Feng.

Therefore, Wang Shang ignored Wang Feng's stubble at all, and saluted Liu Biao: "Since ancient times, there has been no way in the country, and the water still does not take the city. Now that the politics are peaceful, there is no military revolution in the world, and the upper and lower levels are at peace, why should there be a big flood one day? This must be falsely said, and it is not appropriate to make the city go up and shock the people. ”

From the perspective of today's people, Wang Feng's suggestion is a positive preventive measure, and the so-called preparedness is also, while Wang Shang's view is a bit rotten. It's just that this era pays the most attention to this, and Wang Shang's big hat of "there is a way, there is no way" was buttoned down, which suddenly put the son of heaven Liu Biao in a dilemma.

It is normal for people to seek good fortune and avoid evil, not to mention the incomparably noble Son of Heaven. However, as the Son of Heaven, all eyes are on him, and the people are concerned, and he needs to be cautious in his words and deeds, and cannot act rashly - this is the meaning conveyed by Wang Shang.

Whether to follow the fear in his heart or abide by the responsibility of the Son of Heaven is a difficult problem in front of Liu Biao, and it is really difficult to choose!

At this time, an official who observed the water situation came to report that the flood had broken through to the hook and shield room of Weiyang Palace.

Wang Feng immediately shouted: "Your Majesty, don't hesitate, please go to Changle Palace from Fuqiao immediately, and board the boat with the Queen Mother to avoid the water." It is important to know that when the judgment continues, it will be chaotic. ”

Wang Shang asked Mingshui Guan if the water potential was only knees, and said angrily: "It's just a shallow stream, how to avoid it!" If the people of Chang'an learned about it, wouldn't it be a big mess? ”

"Wang Ziwei!" Wang Feng was so angry that he didn't even call the honorific title, and called the word directly.

"What does the general have to say?" Wang Shang also stiffened his neck and responded loudly, saliva almost sprayed on Wang Feng's face.

Well, the positions of these two are next to each other. In the debate between the ministers of the Han Dynasty, it was possible to stand up, even move freely around the palace, and use gestures to help increase the momentum. And Wang Shang is more than eight feet long, fat and big, and stands out in the Manchu Dynasty's civil and military affairs. This stood up, forced his gaze, the momentum, even Wang Feng couldn't bear it, and shrank back and retreated, its momentum was very weak.

This Weiyang front hall has become a place for Wang Feng and Wang Shang to fire at this time, arguing with each other, and the prime minister is on the side and mud. The two great gods fought, and few of the "little ghosts" (hundred officials) dared to help, and they didn't dare to mix, for fear of being killed by the pond fish.

Just when it was inseparable, there was a sound of snapping footsteps in the main hall, and the quarrel stopped, and all eyes turned to the temple door, and saw a person dripping with water entering the hall and waving to the Son of Heaven: "The minister Zhang has this music." ”

Zhang Fang?! Wasn't he the second to arrive?

That's right, Zhang Fang was indeed the second to arrive at Quemen, and he was the first official to enter the palace with Wang Shang. But his position is to guard the court and patrol around the Weiyang Palace, not to be a puppet in the main hall. Since he has the responsibility of defending the palace, of course Zhang Fang will not have a vegetarian meal, just hang around and pretend to be. Now that the flood is entering the city, he has to do something.

"When the minister entered the palace at the beginning of the hour, he made a mark on the palace wall for the water level, and then made a mark again every half hour to inspect the water level. At the beginning of the morning, the water level has stopped rising, and by the end of the hour, the water level has not risen again, and there are signs of receding......"

As Zhang Fang spoke, the hall was quiet, and when he finished speaking, the hall was buzzing.

Wang Shang stroked his beard and smiled.

Wang Feng furrowed his brows.

Liu Biao looked at his cousin, who had no place to dry, and while he was moved, he seemed to hear something, and he was half-convinced: "What does Zhang Shizhong mean...... Will the water recede? ”

Zhang Fang affirmed: "It's April now, and before the news period, I dare not say whether the water will retreat, but it will definitely not rise again." ”

Wang Shang stroked his palms and smiled: "Look, we are fighting here for a long time, it is better for the Marquis of Fuping to understand the matter...... Sure enough, he is worthy of being Zhang Yuanjun who holds thousands of miles! ”

Liu Biao, who ate this reassuring pill, finally made up his mind: "I am the king of a country, and I should serve the world as a king." All the gentlemen and follow me to the Gan Terrace to pray for my Chang'an officials and the Han Li Shu. (To be continued.) )