Han Shizu

Chapter 606
The sixth year of Qianyou was indeed a catastrophic year for the Han Dynasty, especially floods, which were huge in scale and severe in disasters.In the territory of the Han Dynasty, from Qing and Xu in the east, Dan and Ci in the west, An and Fu in the south, and Heng and Cang in the north, there are floods.

In the disaster-affected area, there are [-] state capitals, more than [-] counties, and hundreds of thousands of victims.As far as Zheng and Hua played, it is not enough to be happy.As Liu Chengyou had expected from his inspection tour of the Huazhou River Fortress, the embankments in Huazhou had been repaired and no breaches had been seen. However, within the four territories, frequent floods made him quite sad.

Since the Mid-Autumn Festival, the focus of the Han court has basically been on flood control, concentrating on mobilizing money and food for relief and fortification.As for the attack on Shu, it is natural to stay behind.

Originally, according to the consideration of the monarchs and ministers of the Northern Han Dynasty, the offensive was launched after the autumn harvest, but in the case of a major national disaster, it could only be easier.

"Your Majesty, the disaster in Danzhou and Daning Prefecture has eased. The government has arranged for the affected people to return and rebuild their homes. The land is poor, and the relief work has been exhausted by the government. The governments of the two places have asked Tokyo to coordinate three thousand shi and money. For [-] min, please ask for grain seeds, agricultural tools, and cattle for the coming year." In the Guangzheng Hall, Prime Minister Li Tao reported to Liu Chengyou.

"This place has never been rich, and it is indeed a misfortune that it has suffered a catastrophe. The imperial court should provide assistance. After verification, the center and the third department can deploy it as appropriate!" Liu Chengyou gave instructions.

"Yes!" Li Tao took out another memorial and said: "Xing Guogong played, Xiang, An, and Fuzhou, the autumn rains are endless, and the floods are still serious. Twenty thousand soldiers and laborers have been gathered to repair Jiangsai. Relief for the affected people Ten ten thousand Wan, more than half of the food and cloth in the treasury have been consumed, and they are almost exhausted!"

"How does Zhongshu plan to respond?" Liu Chengyou asked.

Li Tao said: "First look at the development of the disaster situation. If it continues to deteriorate, the grain and cloth stored in the Dengzhou official warehouse will be transferred to the south for support. Xiangzhou and other places have been in peace for several years, and the accumulated grain should last for a while. .”

Seeing Liu Chengyou nod his head, he said again: "Zhending Mansion, Cang, Ying, and Moji Prefectures, after being transferred, Li Gu went north in person to collect money and food, and make overall plans for disaster management."

"With Li Gu here, I have nothing to worry about!" Liu Chengyou said.

"Qingzhou Li Shijun played, Dengzhou Inspector Wang Xun and bureaucrats were greedy for ink and relief money, lived in their own city, and let the victims of the disaster, and they have been executed by them. Another judge will be appointed to temporarily administer their affairs. Please make a decision on the disposal of the court! "Li Tao reported a piece of bad news.

Sure enough, Liu Chengyou was furious when he heard it: "Although natural disasters are ruthless, man-made disasters are especially hateful. In this national calamity, everyone is working together to overcome the difficulties, and there are such wolf-hearted people!"

"Let Li Hongwei escort all the officials who violated the law to Tokyo, and the three justices will strictly judge and impose heavy punishments, so as to make an example of others!" Liu Chengyou said coldly.

"Yes!"

After saying that, Liu Chengyou couldn't help sighing again.Things like Dengzhou are unavoidable after all, and people will inevitably break the law, take advantage of the chaos, and bring disaster to the country and the people!

After thinking for a while, Liu Chengyou ordered: "The imperial court should inform the whole world about the matter of Dengzhou, so as to warn the officials all over the world. Another edict will be issued to all the prefectures to encourage the governments of all provinces, and there is no delay in disaster relief. The censors and inspectors of various ways should be strictly supervised to correct lawlessness and negligence!
With regard to this flood relief, the performance of officials and bureaucrats in various places should be recorded on the record. Afterwards, it will be used as a reference by the court, and the punishment will be raised and demoted! "

"Yes!"

"How is the disaster in Xuzhou?" Liu Chengyou asked.

"Compared with other regions, the situation is good. The government and the people are working together, and the situation is under control!" Li Tao replied.

With the frequent reports of disasters, there was good news. Liu Chengyou breathed a sigh of relief subconsciously, but he still did not forget to be vigilant: "Decree to the Xuzhou government to make persistent efforts and not relax!"

"During this period of time, I have to trouble Li Qing and the ministers and work harder!" Liu Chengyou looked at Li Tao and said, "Reports from all over the country should be strictly scrutinized and paid attention to. Those who need to coordinate assistance need to be approved and dealt with quickly. In short, the whole court should go all out to tide over the difficulties together!"

"As ordered!"

"There is another matter, the King of Yan Zhao Kuangzan played, and asked the court to allocate money and food to support the water situation in Youzhou, to cure disasters and prepare for Liao!" Li Tao said again, showing a little dissatisfaction in his tone.

Hearing this, Liu Chengyou was not surprised, after all, King Yan's daily operations, asked: "This time, how much does Zhao Kuangzan ask the court?"

"One hundred thousand coins, fifty thousand shi for grain, three thousand bolts of cloth, and several thousand medicinal materials, salt, tea, and iron," Li Tao said.

Listening to his words, Liu Chengyou knew where Li Tao's dissatisfaction came from.According to the past few years, Youzhou has asked the imperial court, and as long as it agrees, the imperial court will delete it as appropriate to reply.But this time, Zhao Kuangzan simply asked for more.

"What do you think, Qing?" Liu Chengyou looked at Li Tao.

Upon hearing this, Li Tao expressed his thoughts directly: "Your Majesty, last year when there was flooding in Youzhou, the imperial court had sent money, food and materials to help. This year, Zhao Kuangzan asked again. How could one thing happen again, and then three things!"

After considering his words, Li Tao continued: "Furthermore, it is an empty claim to ask the imperial court for the Liao affairs. Since the fourth year of Qianyou, when the Great Han and Khitan negotiated peace, there have been few incidents in northern Xinjiang. This reason is not credible. As for the three prefectures of Lulong, they have recuperated and developed in the past two years, and with their savings, they will not be able to survive even a flood!"

"You didn't take into account the nearly 200,000 soldiers and horses in Youzhou! There are only [-] people in the three states, and it is quite difficult to raise them!" Liu Chengyou said.

"This is also the place where the ministers are most concerned!" Li Tao cupped his hands and said to Liu Chengyou: "The ministers thought that King Yan wanted to use the name of floods to invite money and food from the imperial court, in fact to support soldiers and horses and strengthen his strength! The ministers are worried, if things go on like this, the tail will not be lost, and accidents will happen, which will be a disaster for the court."

Glancing at Li Tao, he asked, "All the ministers and workers think like this?"

Li Tao said respectfully: "For the sake of the country, I have to think more about it! Youzhou's strength should be suppressed."

In the past two years, from time to time, there were people in the court who praised Zhao Kuang for his merits in defending the border and defending the Liao Dynasty, and praised the emperor's wise decision.Now that the world has changed, he, the emperor, has not yet become suspicious of Youzhou, and the court officials are suspicious of you!

Putting aside the strangeness in his heart, Liu Chengyou said: "Do you know how the floods in Youzhou are?"

Obviously, there was some investigation into this, but he didn't dare to lie, Li Tao said: "The flood broke out and spread for dozens of miles, it is true!"

"Youzhou is also owned by the Han Dynasty. Its common people are also my ministers and workers. How can we treat them differently. If you are suffering from a disaster, you should help!" Liu Chengyou thought for a while and said.

Li Tao was obviously puzzled by Liu Chengyou's decision. He didn't know why the emperor would favor Youzhou. After thinking for a while, he said, "Your Majesty, this domestic flood, except for the state capitals in various places, the imperial court has increased money by one hundred and five dollars." Wan Min, 200,000 shi of food, wasted a lot, and I'm afraid it won't be able to meet Zhao Kuangzan's request!"

Liu Chengyou's eyes were calm, and he watched Li Tao: "Squeeze and move, there is always something! Besides, follow the previous example, reduce some, and transfer to Youzhou. The imperial court will not be so tight!"

Seeing that the emperor had made up his mind, Li Tao didn't dare to fight too much, so he had to bow his head and obey his orders: "Yes!"

Liu Chengyou took a step, and suddenly turned to Li Tao: "Listen to what you said, the court seems to have some criticisms against Youzhou and the King of Yan! This wind cannot rise, and there should be restraint. Pass on my edict, but in the future Disputing Youzhou, belittling King Yan, severely punished!"

Seeing Liu Chengyou issue such an order, Li Tao's expression was not very good-looking. Seeing the emperor's serious face, while agreeing, he still couldn't help but say to him: "Your Majesty, the concerns of the ministers are not without purpose. I hope your majesty, there are Be vigilant!"

Seeing Li Tao's brooding look, Liu Chengyou thought for a while, and said: "The king of Yan has been in Youzhou these years, and he has defended the imperial court against the Khitan's invasion. This is a real achievement. Now, as always, he obeys the imperial court, How can the imperial court be suspicious?"

After pondering for a while, Liu Chengyou said again: "Your concern, I can also understand loyalty. But I have a word, King Yan will be loyal to his duty, and I will never let him down!"

After the emperor said so, Li Tao could only say helplessly: "Yes!"

Of course, Liu Chengyou's real thoughts are not enough to explain to Li Tao.Right now, he doesn't have time to suspect Zhao Kuangzan, that's for the future
(End of this chapter)