Chapter 2313 Team (Part 1)
Ma Zhou couldn't help complaining: "Isn't His Highness the King of Wei causing trouble for us? There are more than one million people in Chang'an City, plus merchants from various prefectures and barbarians, the total number is no less than one hundred Two hundred thousand, there are countless fights, cheating, and abductions every day. Jingzhao Mansion is overwhelmed and exhausted. This time it will be even worse. As a result, people from all over Guanzhong poured into Chang'an in large numbers, especially those who gathered in Qujiangchi in the south of the city. Noise, congestion, conflicts, even fights, and stampedes could happen anytime and anywhere. One mistake would be a huge disaster! It’s okay for the King of Wei to be ignorant, but even His Majesty... ”
I couldn't help but sigh with sadness, my face full of sadness.
The main responsibility of Jingzhao Mansion is to be responsible for the security of important areas in the capital, but the entire yamen only has so many people. It is not easy to maintain stability in all aspects.
With so many people gathering in Chang'an City, as long as there is a slight accident, it may cause a huge disaster and lead to extremely serious consequences, especially a bad incident such as a stampede. If it happens, it means that countless people are likely to be killed. Will die for this...
Ma Zhou was under great pressure.
Fang Jun comforted: "Don't push yourself so hard. Even if something happens, it is beyond human control. We will do our best and have a clear conscience."
Ma Zhou glared at him angrily: "That's easy to say. With so many people gathered together, as long as something doesn't happen, it will be a big deal. If there is a stampede, I don't know how many people will die! We, as imperial officials, , not only failed to benefit one party, but watched countless people lose their lives because of their own incompetence, how can they have a clear conscience? ”
Fang Jun was helpless, Ma Zhou was just such a person, self-denying, conscientious, and never slacking off on government affairs.
I can't help but think of Yuan Tiangang's assertion about Ma Zhou...
"Mafu Yin has a rhinoceros in his head, a jade pillow, and a burden on his back. He should be rich and noble beyond words. However, his complexion is red, his life gate is dim, his ears have no ridges, and his ears have no roots. I'm afraid he is not a person with long life. .”
This was a comment made by the latter about Ma Zhouzhi's appearance while chatting with him.
It is very consistent with history, word for word.
At that time, Fang Jun knew that the so-called "man can conquer nature" is only a story that can happen under certain circumstances. Destiny is just like nature, and humble humans are simply unable to compete.
Sighing softly, he thought about asking Sun Simiao to diagnose and treat Ma Zhou Haosheng when he had free time, and to suggest some health care methods, so that this famous minister of the ages, who was "honest and loyal", could live a better life. Do more practical things and show your heart for revenge.
He said: "Your Majesty has ordered that all the Sixteenth Guards will dispatch a strong force to Chang'an to defend the palace and assist the Jingzhao Mansion in stabilizing the order of Chang'an. At that time, Youtun Guard will send Gao Kan to lead a team into the city. I ordered him to accept Brother Ma's control and obey Brother Ma's orders, so that he can help Jingzhao Mansion more so that he will not be helpless due to lack of manpower when dealing with emergencies. "
Ma Zhou was overjoyed and thanked: "Erlang is indeed loyal!"
In the Tang Army, especially within the Sixteenth Guards, Gao Kan was a legend.
This commoner with the blood of Bohai Gao family went to join the army when Youtun Guard was recruiting troops. He was chosen by Fang Jun and became Fang Jun's personal soldier. Then he accompanied Fang Jun in a raid for thousands of miles in the battle of Mobei. He took the lead in every battle, was brave and unrivaled, and made great achievements. In one fell swoop, he became one of the two generals of Youtun Guard, just below Fang Jun and on the same level as Xue Rengui. .
Today, countless soldiers regard Gao Kan as their idol, and they all dream of rising to the top like Gao Kan, with great achievements...
Ma Zhou had a good relationship with Fang Jun and often met Gao Kan. He got to know Gao Kan better and felt that he was frugal, loyal and resourceful, and he was a rare general. He admired him very much.
Although the emperor ordered each of the sixteen guards to send elite soldiers and generals to the capital, these soldiers and generals were all descendants of the imperial family and were so arrogant that he was afraid that he would not be able to command them. With the help of Youtunwei, Ma Zhou was slightly relieved.
After all, the combat effectiveness of Youtunwei was baptized by the flames of war in the ice and snow of Mobei. It is like a steel knife quenched and sharpened by an edge. It is a real iron army!
Fang Jun also suggested: "Throughout the ages, the reason why accidents have always happened at major events, and mutinies and stampedes have emerged one after another, is that on the one hand, the government is not well organized, and on the other hand, the people have insufficient awareness of the crisis, and it is often a small matter. , because the spread of panic has led to unseen disasters, so Jingzhao Mansion might as well post notices in conspicuous places in the city, stating the benefits, and let people read them all day long, so that the illiterate people can also read them. know when When some situations arise, how can they be avoided so as not to cause greater disasters? Official documents are even issued to the counties in Guanzhong, asking them to popularize the safety knowledge of gatherings among the people within their jurisdiction. Usually make trouble All the gangsters who were fighting were under control. On the seventh day of July, the government officials were ordered to closely monitor these people, or simply arrest them and lock them in cells until the party dispersed before releasing them. "
These are the experiences he accumulated in later generations. Whenever there are large-scale mass activities in major cities, these methods are used. Although the workload is huge, they are effective and can minimize the chance of accidents. It was very difficult to strictly control such large-scale events at that time. The best way is to take precautions before they happen.
Ma Zhou was overjoyed and said with sincere admiration: "Erlang is really talented. Although I am a few years older, I am ashamed of myself!"
He has been sleeping restlessly these past few days, and his food is not tasty. He almost turned his hair gray because of the lotus viewing on the seventh day of July. Faced with so many people gathering in one place, except for deploying a huge manpower to monitor and control, he is really helpless. .
At this moment, after listening to Fang Jun's suggestion, I suddenly became enlightened.
Pouring tea for Fang Jun, he humbly asked for advice on how to implement various methods, as well as how to control the "restless elements" in the city. Ma Zhou was absolutely certain that these methods could be used in any large-scale mass activities in the future. As long as they were strictly implemented, they would be successful. Significantly reduce the proportion of accidental disasters.
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The two talked for more than half an hour, and Ma Zhou sighed: "Erlang is very resourceful, but Brother Yu falls short of him in many ways! But today Erlang made an appointment with Brother Yu to drink tea and sit by the bank of the Qujiang River. He is not just giving advice to Brother Yu. Simple? ”
Fang Jun said: "What are you talking about? I have always admired my elder brother, and he has been a confidant since we first met. If we talk about advice and don't give him advice, how can we be embarrassed? My elder brother is a talented man, and he must have wings. If you can have your brother treat you as a true friend, you will die without regrets!”
"Haha, you and I are bragging here. If anyone else is here, I'm afraid they will laugh out loud."
After joking for a while, Ma Zhou looked at Fang Jun and said with a smile: "Since Erlang has also said that you and I are like-minded and are close friends, then it's okay to just say it directly if you have anything to say. It's not your Fang Erlang's fault to go around like this. Style.”
Fang Jun smiled, wiped the short mustache on his upper lip, and said slowly: "Of course it's about the Military Aircraft Department."
Ma Zhou drank tea and shook his head with a smile: "I know you have a plan, otherwise why would you create a military aircraft department?"
Fang Jun said sternly: "I don't tell lies in front of celebrities. I am honest and have selfish motives in advising His Majesty to establish the Military Aircraft Department. However, my brother can also see that once the Military Aircraft Department is established, it will have a certain influence on the structure of the Tang Dynasty regime." The great benefits, especially for the unification of military power, are unprecedentedly strengthened. Your Majesty, as long as the military power is firmly in your hands, no matter how turbulent the court situation is and no matter how ulterior motives the ministers have, no one can shake the foundation of the empire. As for us, only if the imperial power is stable and the world is peaceful. Only then can we fully demonstrate what we have learned, benefit all people, and be famous in history.”
He spoke impassionedly. Ma Zhou listened carefully, nodded frequently, and then teased: "It is our ambition to benefit all people and go down in history. Erlang's words won my heart! Of course, if we can benefit all people and go down in history, At the same time, you can also be promoted to a higher position, hold great power, drink wine, beauties, and live freely, that is naturally the best..."
Fang Jun was a little embarrassed...
He said displeasedly: "Brother, what you said is wrong. I also know that there are many rumors about my brother taking concubines, but others don't know the inside story and think that I am just greedy and lustful. Brother, you are His Majesty's confidant, what else can you do?" I wonder if this matter is His Majesty's imperial decree? To be honest, I really don't like this marriage unless it's to show off in front of you. You don't know, because of this matter, His Highness Gao Yang didn't even show a good look to his younger brother all day long. Wu Meiniang simply got up early and stayed at the south dock of the city. Xiao Shu'er stayed in her small courtyard, reading and painting. I'll go It’s natural to be gentle and careless, so it doesn’t matter if you leave... Brother, I don’t want to do this either, it’s too difficult for me!”
Sometimes, the more truthful it is, the more hurtful it is, and the more sincere it is, the more it feels hypocritical.
It’s really difficult...(End of Chapter)