Chapter 70: Determination
"Your Majesty, Weichen believes that although Xiao Shangshu is in a high position, he is too benevolent and pure, although this is a rare and commendable place for Lord Xiao, but as the so-called 'mercy is not in charge of soldiers, righteousness is not in charge of wealth', so Xiao Shangshu is not enough to restrain those arrogant soldiers, and they will never be convinced by Xiao Shangshu."
"Even if they don't dare to disobey the military order, they will disobey the yang and the yin, and greatly discount Xiao Shangshu's order, and if they are perfunctory about water control, unwilling to do their best, and Xiao Shangshu will work together to rectify the flood, I am afraid that no matter how much investment is invested in water control this time, it will have little effect, and the consequences are unpredictable."
Hearing this, Xiao Yun's eyes flickered inexplicably.
She turned her head and looked at Lu Chen's eyes, quietly revealing a strange look.
Jiang Chengwan frowned for some reason.
She first glanced at Xiao Yun, and then asked softly, "Does Lu Qing think that Xiao Aiqing is not suitable to be the chief officer of quelling the flood this time?" ”
"No, Your Majesty, you misunderstood."
Lu Chen shook his head and said slowly: "Xiao Shangshu has served in the Ministry of Industry for many years, and has the experience of personally presiding over water control several times, whether it is knowledge, qualifications, ability or character, or popularity, all aspects are impeccable, and he is definitely the best person to preside over the Qingjiang flood control." ”
Hearing him say this, Jiang Chengwan continued to ask, "Then Lu Qing, what do you mean......
The others also looked at Lu Chen curiously.
Since you all said that Xiao Yun is the most suitable chief officer to calm the flood, why did you say all that at the beginning?
Lu Chen didn't sell it, and said bluntly: "Wei Chen just thinks that the Qingjiang flood is more special this time, because considering that the people of the two states have been overwhelmed, they are not levied and sent to labor as before, but directly mobilize the guards of the two states to prevent floods and fight disasters, and Xiao Shangshu needs to deal with the flood with all his might, and he has no time to take into account whether the Qingning Army has problems that are very likely to affect water control, such as yang and yin." ”
"Therefore, Weichen believes that the imperial court needs to send an additional deputy who can solve these problems for Xiao Shangshu, so that Xiao Shangshu can devote himself to calming the flood."
Hearing this, Jiang Chengwan suddenly understood.
And Wang Gan said with an angry face.
"Lu Chen, don't deceive people too much!"
Lu Chen's words were undoubtedly "snapped" in front of everyone in the face, as a generation of famous generals who once crisscrossed the battlefield, how could he bear it?
The military attachés who had a good relationship with Wang Qian on weekdays all glared at Lu Chen angrily.
Seeing that they looked like they were eager to rush over and kill him immediately, Lu Chen not only did not fear, but instead blossomed in his heart.
Pressing the joy in his heart, Lu Chen said with a disdainful face:
"Living in a temple but having no people in his heart, such an ungrateful person, how can this official deceive you?"
There was a hint of domineering in his words.
"You!"
Wang Qian has yet to say more.
However, in the next second, a majestic force swept in again.
His face froze instantly, and he swallowed back what he was about to say.
"Lu Qing is reasonable."
Jiang Chengwan's voice sounded in the hall again.
"And since Lu Qing said so, he must have a candidate in his heart, and he asked Lu Qing to say it."
Hearing this, the courtiers' faces immediately tightened.
But don't be the official!
You must know that a considerable part of the upper reaches of the Qingjiang River is filled with extremely rich aura, so the weather there is always changeable.
One moment it was a cloudless and sunny day, the next moment it could be full of dark clouds, and in an instant thunderstorm poured down, and it could be a month at once.
Then there was another half a month of scorching sun exposure, which directly dried all the rainwater that had fallen before, turning a large area into a big steamer like a scorching hell.
Whoever likes to go to this kind of ghost place, they will definitely not go anyway.
And you have to deal with those vulgar and unbearable Qiu Ba......
Isn't it fragrant to stay in Luojing and enjoy tea and cultivate the Tao?
But they are overthinking.
Lu Chen didn't plan to give up this opportunity to others, which had a great chance to attract the hatred of the military generals system and make the wealthy family dissatisfied with him.
"Back to Your Majesty."
He arched his hand towards the empress, and then said with a serious face: "Weichen does have a candidate in his heart, but this person is not someone else, but Weichen himself." ”
"Huh?"
Jiang Chengwan was stunned.
"Do you want to go to the upper reaches of the Qingjiang River with Xiao Aiqing to quell the floods?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Lu Chen nodded without hesitation, and then went on to say the reason for his request: "Since Weichen took the position of engineering department, he has often worked with Xiao Shangshu, and there has been a tacit understanding between them, and Weichen has always been businesslike, and he will never bend the law for personal gain for any reason, and he will not let any miscellaneous matters bother Xiao Shangshu, so that Xiao Shangshu can focus all his energy on calming down the flood without distraction." ”
Speaking of this, he bowed down again, and said with a serious face:
"I hope Your Majesty will grant permission."
After receiving the confirmation, Jiang Chengwan suddenly frowned.
This time, she didn't play as neatly as Lu Chen did the previous times, but frowned and said:
"Lu Qing, as far as I know, the weather in the upper reaches of the Qingjiang River is harsh, yin and yang are unpredictable, and it is very difficult to adapt, although Lu Qing, you are a good learner, but after all, your cultivation is still shallow, and you lack the experience to deal with such a situation, and this matter does not have to be done by you, there are still many virtuous ministers in the court, I think it is more appropriate to let them go."
As soon as the empress's voice fell, some courtiers suddenly wanted to cry.
Your Majesty, that's not what you usually say, do you?
Is this the only time we will be able to do so in your eyes?
And you promised Lu Chen so readily before, why were you so indecisive when you really needed Lu Chen to take risks for the country?
He Lu Chen didn't adapt to the environment of that ghost place, could other people be able to adapt to it?
There will be danger for him to go, but will it be safe for others to go?
Who doesn't have two eyes and one mouth?
Whoever proposes it will let go?!
As for the empress's kind reminder, Lu Chen did not appreciate it at all.
"As an official, how can you spare your life at the moment of heavy responsibility?"
He clenched the board in his hand and said firmly: "Wechen is not talented, he is loved by His Majesty, and he has been appointed to the post of engineering for more than two months, but he has not made any achievements in the matter of duty, and he has not made an inch. ”
Speaking of this, he suddenly bowed to the empress, and then said solemnly: "Weichen is not a person who is willing to be mediocre, but also has an ambition to establish a life for the people, I hope Your Majesty will achieve it!" ”
Hearing this, feeling the determination in Lu Chen's words, the empress was finally moved.
She knew that Lu Chen had already made up her mind, and if she forcibly obstructed it, she was afraid that it would make him sad.
So after a little hesitation, she finally stood up from the dragon chair and waved her hand.
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Ahh Calvin! My brain is going to explode!!
Fight!!
I stayed up late tonight to catch up with the draft, and I had to pay off the previous debt no matter what!!