Chapter 753 Two Capitals
Yu Chen was a little confused after reading "Bei Yu Ling".
Watching the sky at night? King Liang also believed this?
After a while, he sent people to go to various government offices to spread the word.
After a while, the great farmer Yin Xian, Shangshu Ling Pei Miao, Tian Cao Shangshu Wang Xuan, Zuo Min Cao Shangshu Zao Song, Cai Guan General Yu Liang and others came one after another.
Yu Chen asked people to circulate the "Preparation for Rain" to everyone, and said: "It is almost May, how is the situation in the counties?"
"Henan has a little more rain, but not much rain. It's not in the way." Yin Xian took the lead and said: "Puyang and Xingyang have the most rain, followed by Jiyang and Chenliu, and the six counties of Liang, Chen, Runan, Nandun, Xincai and Ruyin are similar to last year."
< br>"There are indeed a lot more in Hebei, with Shangdang, Taiyuan, and Leping counties being the most common. Hanoi, Ji, Dunqiu, and Yangping counties are about the same as Puyang and Xingyang. Wei County and Xinxing only have one or two more games than in previous years. Yu, Pingyang has not received the report yet."
After hearing this, Yu Chen opened his eyes that had just been closed.
It seems that this rain mainly fell in Bingzhou and northern Hebei, and the banks of the river were affected to a certain extent.
"Where is it outside the Liang Kingdom?" He couldn't help but ask more.
“I heard that the rain in Youzhou was heavy.” Wang Xuan said: “Changshan, Zhongshan, Gaoyang, Hejian, Boling and other counties also had heavy rains, and many fields were flooded. People dug out one after another. It seems that the fields can be maintained to avoid damaging the crops."
Yu Chen nodded.
Those places are not under his control, so there is no need to worry too much, but the twenty counties of Liang State cannot be ignored.
Now he was fully convinced of the need to prevent floods.
There have been no floods yet, but no one can predict the weather, so it’s good to take precautions early.
The King of Liang issued this order. It should be that he was inspecting the counties in Bingzhou and found that there was too much rain. Then he heard that there was also heavy rain in Hebei, so he used the name of Taishi Ling to predict that there would be floods this year, so that various places could come early. Take precautions.
Thinking of this, Yu Chen felt a little headache.
It's not that I'm annoyed, but my head really hurts, and it's an old problem.
Fortunately, in the past few years, I have been broad-minded and fat. I have watched my son-in-law rise step by step, and my body has not weakened so quickly. If he had really gone to the hot and humid places in the south of the Yangtze River more than ten years ago, he might not have survived for a few years.
"Runan has the most Pichi, so someone needs to go there." Yu Chen looked at Zaosong and said, "Taiwan, please send someone to Runan, Xincai, and Nanton - well, Ru Yin also wants to go and see how Pichi is doing. If there is something wrong, it is still too late to reinforce it. We have to fight every year, so don't delay this matter."
"Yes. " Zuo Min Cao Shangshu Zao Song responded.
This Cao was a collection of the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Industry in later generations. Water conservancy projects such as Pichi were under their control, and Zaosong had no shirk of responsibility.
In the earliest ten counties of the Liang Kingdom, Pichi and Guanqu were carefully organized. Because he was so ruthless, Yu Liang also provoked a civil uprising in Runan.
The five counties that were added later are not as good as the old ten counties, but they are not bad either.
The most worrying thing is the five newly added counties last year, which are really full of problems.
War and people's livelihood can be carried out at the same time, but they will also squeeze each other. The core is the competition for the strength of the young people.
There is no way.
"Yuan Gui, the construction of Liang Palace has been stopped. If you have nothing to do, please go to the five counties of Pingyang. General Caiguan has the responsibility of recruiting civilians to repair roads, gardens, and ponds, and his name is justified." Yu Chen paused and then said: "Just leave some finishing matters in Liang Palace to the Cai Guan Xiaowei and the Shaofu."
"Yes." Yu Liang agreed without any excuse.
The construction of Liang Palace has been stopped, but nothing will happen.
Should the half-renovated house be completed urgently?
Should wood be stored properly? You must know that freshly harvested trees cannot be used and must be dried in the shade for a long time. Some wood even takes several years to dry in the shade. Once it is wet by rain, it will be a big problem.
In addition, if it rains heavily, it is best to dig some drainage ditches in advance to avoid flooding the city.
"Hong Qiao, it's best to check all the mansions." Yu Chen said again.
"The servants will send people to patrol." Yin Xian cupped his hands and said.
"Alas." Yu Chen sighed at the end and said, "We might have to provide disaster relief again. The emperor is hanging upside down, and the common people are hanging upside down. How can the common people suffer such a catastrophe!"
Everyone was speechless after hearing this. Why didn’t the disaster stop?
"Heaven hates Jin De!" While everyone sighed, Shangshu Ling Pei Miao suddenly said.
Everyone was speechless again. Let’s talk about business. Why are you so flattering all of a sudden?
"In the more than fifty years since the Jin Dynasty, there have been twenty-four earthquakes, one in Chang'an and one in Luoyang. Have there been so many earthquakes in all dynasties?" Pei Miao said: "In April of the ninth year of Taikang (288), there were eight earthquakes in Changsha and so on. There were earthquakes. In July and August, there were four earthquakes, and the third one was as loud as thunder, which was simply shocking."
"The one with the most people killed was Shouchun in May of the fourth year of Yuankang (294). Landslides, floods broke out, the city collapsed, and the ground collapsed by thirty feet. One month later, there was a big thunder in Shouchun, and the landslides and the ground collapsed again..."
In the fourth year of Yuankang, Emperor Hui of Jin Dynasty, A total of six earthquakes, floods, and mudslides occurred in Shujun, Shangyong, Juyong, and Shouchun across the country, and countless people died.
The local official report reported three times of "earth cracking" and "water coming out of the water to kill people."
"More than thirty floods, twenty-two major floods, three violent floods..."
"Pei Gong, how do you know so clearly?" Pei Miao wanted to say more, Wang Xuan suddenly asked.
"I am writing the "Five Elements Chronicles" in my spare time, so I know that the disasters in the country are far more severe than those in the Han and Wei dynasties." After speaking, Pei Miao sighed: "I can't solve such serious disasters. The reason behind this is that perhaps God really hates Jin De.”
After saying this, everyone believed it.
To be honest, everyone knows that the disasters in Cao Wei were worse than those in the Later Han Dynasty, and they also know that the disasters in this dynasty are worse than those in Cao Wei, but it is a bit scary to be so serious.
The Sima clan may have gained the country unfairly, but does it deserve such punishment? The people all over the world are suffering.
How about—persuading him to join the Liang Dynasty?
Just when the atmosphere was a little strange, Yu Chen coughed and said: "You guys can leave later, business is important."
Everyone bowed and left.
Yu Chen stood up and walked to the door, staring at their backs.
Zao Taichan's reputation in Youzhou is not very good, but there is no problem with his work, and he has shown his loyalty many times in private, so it can be used.
Yin Xian is also one of his own, so don’t worry.
If you have the opportunity in the future, you must make suggestions in front of King Liang and say good things to them.
Wang Xuan seems to be indifferent to the world, but he will not let down his guard. Zi Ju has been at odds with Wang Yifu several times, and it is no longer possible for the Yu and Wang families to reconcile as before - perhaps, they were never reconciled in the first place, right?
Shang Shuling Pei Miao's performance today is also unusual. Does he want to take the initiative to persuade him to join? The time is not ripe.
Then, there is only one possibility, he wants to build momentum for King Liang in advance.
The Pei family finally showed its flaws.
After letting out a long sigh, Yu Chen felt a little tired.
Perhaps it would have been better not to marry my daughter to the King of Liang and to be a small nobleman in peace and contentment?
But Wenjun only wanted to marry Prince Liang, and since he loved his daughter so much, he would not go against her wishes too much.
Now that the matter has come to this, there is no point in sighing, so we can only bite the bullet and go on.
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Amidst the heavy rain, Luoyang ushered in a new day.
After Wang Yan, who had returned to the capital, finished his dynasty, he received Liu Bai, a native of Liang State, who came from Pingyang to deliver orders.
"Guangtu, if according to you, there may be heavy rain in Bingzhou and Hebei, the matter will be difficult." Wang Yan walked around the house and said: "I have many old friends in Bingzhou, it's difficult. .”
"Prince, isn't Lu Zidao the most difficult thing?" Liu Bai asked.
"You, you!" Wang Yan smiled and said: "But I am afraid that the Bingzhou officials will also be very worried."
"My lord, you need to make preparations now. "Liu Bai said seriously: "There is food in Henan, but not much. Nowadays, most of it is sent to Ye Wang. This is a good opportunity. It happens that the king of Liang is also in Jinyang. The prince may make suggestions to merge the state and restore it. The food is not abundant. , once disaster strikes, relief must be provided as soon as possible, otherwise there may be chaos.”
Wang Yan stroked his beard and thought silently.
Liu Bai continued: "I drove to Jinyang a while ago and heard that the king intends to convert the Hulu to be used by the court and prepare for the Northern Expedition and the Western Expedition. The prince may be able to start from this and write a letter. "It will definitely work wonders."
Wang Yan stopped stroking his beard.
"Furthermore, there are Wen, Sun, Tang, Bai, Fan, Liu, Wu, Wu and other tribes in Taiyuan, all of which can be used by the princes. Once a disaster strikes, the losses will be heavy and the family business will be difficult to sustain. It is inevitable that Ding Liaoluo and his writing style will be poor. This is not a good thing. "Liu Bai said again: "You must make a decision early."
Wang Yan sat back on the couch, picked up the tea bowl, and gently drank. Take a sip.
Liu Bai observed his words and knew that this was enough. Any more words would be unsightly.
"Guangtu, what else do you want to do when you come to Luoyang this time?" Wang Yan put down his tea bowl and asked.
"Transfer ten thousand people of the imperial army to Pingyang and rotate the troops who have been garrisoned for a long time." Liu Bai replied.
Wang Yan nodded slightly and started thinking again.
Force is the biggest pain point of the Wang family.
He did not dare to touch the soldiers of King Liang's tent, such as Yinqiang, Heijin, and Yicong, but he could do so with the Luoyang Central Army.
He has been in Beijing for many years, and he was also the Taiwei Lu Shangshu. He wanted to join the imperial army many times, and he also won over some generals.
Reluctantly, Pei Kuo held this army tightly and gave him very few chances.
Huang Biao, Xu Lang and others who followed Liang Gong in the early years had many contacts with Pei Kuo and treated him unpretentiously, which was very distressing.
This time I heard Liu Bai mention that King Liang was going to transfer the imperial army to Pingyang, and he couldn't help but feel a little moved.
But it was just a "little move", and in the end I could only sigh secretly: The dignified Wang family of Langya couldn't find a few talents who were proficient in military strategy. How embarrassing is this?
In fact, they are not as good as the Yu family who came from a small family.
The Yu family has no talents, but the Yingchuan nobles do! Even though the Yingchuan gentry did not have it, many gentry in Yuzhou did.
Every time I think of this, I always feel melancholy.
That’s all, stop thinking about it.
Wang Yan thought helplessly, maybe he could only find a solution from the tribes in Taiyuan.
Yesterday someone recommended Guo Jing of Wu County to him, saying that he studied military science when he was young and practiced martial arts since he was a child. When he grew up, he traveled all over the country. He once brought Shi Le to Luoyang to sell horses, and his experience was extraordinary.
When I was renovating Wubao at home, I practiced Buqu in a good way and it can be of great use.
This person fits Wang Yan’s needs very well. After all, he is a member of the Wife family, but I don’t know what his real abilities are. Is he just blowing it up?
But he has decided to use this person.
The Luoyang Chinese Army suffered heavy losses last year and is still replenishing its personnel this year. It needs not only soldiers but also generals.
As the left military commander of the shogunate, he has been handling this matter.
Perhaps, Guo Jing can be allowed to take part of the troops into the Luoyang Central Army and train them vigorously.
As for others, they can only look up to the sky and sigh.
He was even thinking about whether to establish a relationship with the Gaoping nobles headed by Xi Jian.
The Xi family, Tan family and other families all have military strategies. They have participated in all the wars with the Xiongnu. Maybe they can win over them?
Wang Yan is already calculating which family's daughter is of the right age and which family's son has not yet married, to see if they can get married.
If there is indeed something that can be made, then spend all your money to win over it.
"Guangtu, I already know what the king has assigned me." Wang Yan organized his thoughts and said: "Now it is still important to be prepared for floods. This is a public matter. If you cannot handle official matters well, you must do your best in private matters. What can I do? Although King Liang is a warrior, his mind is not simple." "Yes," Liu Bai said.
“A few of the Wang family’s children will go north with you.” Wang Yan added, “Look after you on the way, and someone will pick you up when you get to Jinyang.”
Liu Bai Somewhat surprised, he asked: "What do you mean, prince?"
"Hu people are ignorant and do not know the etiquette of the Central Plains. The Wang family has been holding hairpins for generations, so of course they must take responsibility and educate the Hu people." Wang Yan said matter-of-factly.
Liu Bai was stunned for a moment, and suddenly understood.
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(End of this chapter)