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Chapter 234 Yellow River Autumn Flood
Wuchen Day (seventh day of the lunar month) in the eighth month of the first year of Da'an in the Liao Dynasty.

Emperor Yelu Hongji of the Liao Dynasty celebrates the Tianan Festival.

Yelu Hongji led his ministers to Linhuang Mansion in Beijing and set up tents outside the city.

Then according to the tradition of the Khitan people, a white dog was slaughtered in front of the emperor's tent, buried in the soil seven steps away from the emperor's tent, and its head was exposed on the ground.

This is one of the celebration etiquettes of the Khitan people to welcome the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Yes!

The Khitan people celebrated the full set of Han festivals.

Mid-Autumn Festival, Double Ninth Festival, Hungry Ghost Festival, Spring Festival, Cold Food Festival, Qiao Qiao Festival...

They all passed!And from the royal family to the tribes below, these festivals will be celebrated grandly.

Of course, they also added a little bit of Khitan folk custom into it. Nie Jie Nai is the Khitan folk custom of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Eight days later, on the Mid-Autumn Festival, Yelu Hongji's imperial tent will be transferred to the place where the white dog was sacrificed today.

Except for this folk custom, the Khitan people celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival exactly the same as the Han people.

Everyone would appreciate the moon, and the literati and nobles would all sing and have fun.

Even since Su Shi wrote "Water Melody Getou. When Will the Bright Moon Come?", the Liao Kingdom's monarchs and ministers would recite this poem every Mid-Autumn Festival.

Correspondingly, Su Shi's name was also very resounding in the Liao Kingdom.

After burying the white dog in the soil with his own hands, Yelu Hongji patted the dust on his hands.

"His Majesty……"

Wang Ji, a subordinate of Tong Zhongshu's Pingzhangshi, came to Yelu Hongji with his head, bowed respectfully and said: "The Southern Dynasty envoy Yang Ji and others are already outside the camp to congratulate His Majesty on his holy birthday!"

"Yang Ji?" Yelu Hongji frowned: "Never heard of it..."

"Your Majesty, Lu Jia, the emperor of the Southern Dynasty who was among the envoys to congratulate your majesty on his birthday, asked, your majesty should have heard of it..."

"Lu Jia asked?" Yelu Hongji then smiled: "The person who was scolded as a traitor by the prime minister of the Southern Dynasties?"

"What position does he hold in the Southern Dynasty now?"

"Guanglu Qing..." Wang Ji replied.

"Let them wait..." Yelu Hongji said with little interest.

"According to the order!" Wang Ji stepped back.

Yelu Hongji turned around and looked at his grandson Yelu Yanxi who had been following him.

He sighed again.

He personally taught this grandson to read these days. For seven whole days, he still couldn't memorize Yao's canon!
This made Yelu Hongji's temper no longer so gentle.

This kid is really stupid!

I taught a sentence several times, but I still can’t remember it!
Seeing his grandfather looking at him, Yelu Yanxi immediately lowered his head subconsciously.

Yelu Hongji took a deep breath, shook his head, walked up to him and said, "Yanxi, today is Grandfather's Day. Is it possible that the Southern Dynasty envoys will recite the "Yao Canon" in front of them?"

Yelu Yanxi shook his head.

Yelu Hongji sighed again: "Then the Analects should be memorized, right?"

Yelu Yanxi nodded solemnly.

Yelu Hongji had no choice but to say: "That's fine..."

Taking Yelu Yanxi back to the king's tent, he knew that Xiao Da, a member of the Privy Council, was already waiting in the tent.

"What's the matter?" Yelu Hongji asked.

Xiao Dabu also bowed and said, "Your Majesty, Xilu sent envoys to Datong Mansion to beg Your Majesty to marry the princess and make peace with the prince..."

Yelu Hongji raised his head, and commanded with disdain on his face, "Tell them to go!"

"The daughter of the Emperor of Liao will not marry a villain from Xilu!"

This is because the Liao and Song Dynasties are talking about the exchange of old coins, which involves a total of 300 million coins of wealth.

If he agrees to Xilu's marriage proposal at this time, what will the Southern Dynasty think?
It was also because Yeluhong basically looked down upon and even was hostile to Xilu!

……

Almost on the same day.

Bianjing received two memorials from Qingtang and Xixia at the same time.

The memorial from the Qing and Tang dynasties is from Ali Gu, who claimed to be the 'chief of Simaochuan and the king of Wuwei'.

Ali Gu Shangzuo reported the news of his adoptive father's death.

At the same time, he requested the imperial court to grant him the title of successor to Dong Fei's title of Miaochuan Chief and Wuwei County Prince.

However, Xixia envoy Wei Mingmo Duo submitted a petition in the name of Xixia King Bingchang.

In his letter, Bingchang reviewed the past, said he wanted to "change his past mistakes," and then said a lot of respectful and kind words.

The Queen Mother looked very satisfied.

However, in the last part of the letter, Bingchang changed the subject and reported that Dong Xun was dead, Aligu concealed the news of his death, and secretly contacted Xixia to attack Song Dynasty together.

After reading this letter, the two palaces could not make up their minds, so they could only go to the capital hall and invite the ministers to discuss it.

Of course, all ministers hold their own opinions.

There were those who wanted to fight and kill (Zhang Dun), and there were those who wanted to calm things down (written by Lu Gong). In the end, Han Jiang’s opinion won out!

Han Jiang felt that no one could believe the Western thieves and the Qingtang and Tibetans, even if what they said was true!

When he raised the true temple, he repeatedly asked the Song Dynasty for canonization, and even volunteered to attack Xixia for the Song Dynasty - was he a loyal minister?No, he just wanted to take advantage of Song Dynasty!

Therefore, the Western pirates and the Qing Tang Tubo are actually the same.

For Da Song, the best way is to let them consume each other.

Therefore, Han Jiang asked the two palaces to pretend not to know these things.

Ali Gu was still canonized and agreed to King Xia's request.

At the same time, tell Ali Gu about what Bingchang reported.

Let the Tubo people fight with the Western thieves dog by dog.

When Zhao Xu came to Baoci Palace to greet him after today's sutra banquet, the two palaces told him about this matter.

He also showed Zhao Xu the memorials of the Tibetan people, Xixia people and court officials in the Qing and Tang Dynasties.

Zhao Xu took some time to read the memorial, then nodded and said: "Xianggong Han's proposal is very good..."

"For Qingtang and Lingxia, let them fight on their own..."

"The key to the Song Dynasty today is still the autumn flood!"

When the two palaces heard Zhao Xu mentioning the autumn flood season, they both sighed.

Yesterday, Han Wei, the military governor of Damingfu in Beijing and the Baoning Army, reported the situation in the Damingfu section of the river - not optimistic.

Although he didn't say it clearly in his memorial.

But in the words, there was still dissatisfaction with Wang Gongchen, a dead man!
Han Wei reported that there were serious problems with the river defenses and embankments of Daming Prefecture.

However, the Yellow River was diverted from Daming Mansion again and became Ergu River.

Therefore, the importance of Damingfu's river embankment is second only to the Huazhou embankment in the Song Dynasty today.

If the embankment of Daming Mansion breaks, not only Daming Mansion itself will have to play GG, but the entire east and west roads in Beijing may not be able to keep.

Millions of people involved!

And how did this happen?

Wang Gongchen’s pot!
Since he was appointed as a stay-at-home officer in the Daming Palace in Beijing, he has been traveling all day long, not doing his job or managing politics, and only leaving things to the people below him.

If so, he is barely qualified.

After all, all the elders in the Song Dynasty were like this.

Except for Fan Zhongyan, Han Qi, Wang Anshi and a few veterans who know the place and know how to do things, the rest of them are not willing to deal with common affairs at all.He was drunk every day, singing and socializing with his friends.

Everything is left to the people below.

At most, they are only responsible for supervision and acceptance!
But Wang Gongchen is the most disgusting person.

This is because his attitude towards the people below him is based on different positions. If they are from the old party, he will support them, while if they are from the new party, he will set up various obstacles to prevent them from performing their duties normally.

He used this method to coerce the capital and send only old party officials to Daming Mansion.

Can Tutang pamper him?
No!
So when Cai Que was in power, he tried his best to fill Daming Palace with new party ministers.

Especially the river officials tried their best to block it.

Even if he wants to disgust Wang Gongchen and play cowardly games with Wang Gongchen, Wang Gongchen is not used to Cai Que.

Directly put the people sent by Cai Que aside.

Many people have been in office for more than half a year, and they don't even know where to get their own funds, let alone meet Wang Gongchen!

When they finally met Wang Gongchen and got the keys and power, they were transferred out before they had even sat in the Yamen for a few days...

The newcomers, on the other hand, looked confused and had no idea what was going on.

This is the danger of party struggle.

Both sides just want to make the other party sick, regardless of the overall situation - anyway, even if there is a flood, it will not drown them!

As a result, it is natural that the embankments and river channels of Daming Prefecture have not been properly repaired for several years.

Wang Gongchen is also lucky, there has been no flood in Daming Mansion in recent years.

However... this year's autumn floods will be extremely violent!
Therefore, Han Wei was dumbfounded as soon as he took office.

It's all a mess, with so many threads that I can't even figure it out!
It can only be said that Wang Gongchen is lucky.

In his previous life, it was Han Jiang who wiped his butt, but now it was Han Jiang's younger brother Han Wei who wiped his butt.

These two veterans are both good at water conservancy and have some sense of responsibility.

For example, Han Wei went to inspect the river as soon as he took office. Then a group of officials and common people pulled him along the river embankment, pointed at the banks trembling in front of the Yellow River, and told him - Sir, hurry up and build the river. If you don't build it, That's it.

Han Wei was also taken aback. He never thought that he would encounter such a sinkhole as soon as he took office.

He can only play it immediately!
When the two palaces remembered the contents of Han Wei's letter, they sighed: "Han Wei said he would need at least [-] people..."

"A civilian husband earns at least 150 yuan a day..."

"It costs 500 million yuan this day..."

Both palaces were a little reluctant to part with it.

"Money is nothing..." Zhao Xu said, "The top priority is flood prevention..."

"We must protect the dam of Daming Mansion!"

As Zhao Xu spoke, he swore in his heart that when he came to power, he would find a way or an excuse to raid Wang Gongchen's house to make up for the shortfall.

"In addition, Mr. Han is old and may not have enough energy..."

"Why don't you choose a prime minister from the capital to help?"

"Send Song Yongchen to help again?"

"We will also deploy the Xiang troops from Daming Mansion, the East and West Roads of Beijing, and the Forbidden Army to help..."

The two palaces looked at each other, and as of now, this can only be the case.

So, he asked the Queen Mother: "Does anyone have a choice for Sixth Brother?"

Zhao Xu replied: "I think Zhang Dun is good..."

"Shilang Zhang is promoted to the ambassador of river defense in Daming Prefecture... Song Yongchen is his deputy... and he is given full power..."

"Then... the deputy commander of the infantry army, Miao Shuo, is a talented Confucian commander who can command all armies..."

"Send Miao as generals to control the east and west roads of Beijing, Hebei Road, Daming Prefecture Forbidden Army, and Xiang Army..."

The two palaces thought about it and felt that Zhao Xu's proposal was good, so they looked at the Empress Dowager: "What do you mean, your Majesty?"

"Just follow the official's wishes!"

But Zhao Xu knows that this is not enough!

In his previous life, Daming Mansion was able to be saved entirely because Han Jiang broke out and personally inspired the soldiers and civilians, and because the people of Daming Mansion knew that their home was behind them, so they risked their lives to protect the Daming Mansion embankment.

however……

However, the Yellow River burst its banks at Xiaozhangkou downstream of Damingfu.

Daming Mansion was not flooded, but the 10,000+ households on Hebei Road north of Xiaozhangkou could only type: RNM!

Now, if you want to avoid opening your mouth and bursting the embankment, you can only use one unique magic trick: krypton gold!

Only the magic power of krypton gold can save Hebei.

Therefore, Zhao Xu looked at the two palaces and said: "My mother-in-law, my mother-in-law... I want to use the money to seal the pile..."

"At least 100 million bolts of silk and 100 million coins...as a reward to the troops..."

I want the soldiers of the Song Dynasty to work hard.

You have to give money, and the reward must be sufficient!
Otherwise, three or five times a month, who the hell will work for your Zhao Guan family?

The two palaces fell into silence as they listened.

100 million bolts of silk, worth at least 300 million guan.

With the addition of 100 million copper coins, this is at least emptying a sealed pile warehouse!
Just to block the river embankment?

Both palaces were a little unsure.

It must be pointed out here that even if the Yellow River breaks its banks in Damingfu, Bianjing City will not be affected.

Moreover, for the Song Dynasty, even if Hebei was flooded, as long as Hedong was not flooded, there would be no big problem.

Because Hebei is used to being flooded.

Starting from Renmiao, as long as there is heavy rain, there will be floods in Hebei!

Of course Zhao Xu knew this.

But he said resolutely: "Mother, Queen, human life is at stake!"

"Now is not the time to worry about money!"

"Once there is a problem in Daming Mansion, there will be a big problem in our border defense..."

"Hebei will be undefeated!"

After hearing this, the two palaces finally nodded.

"Just follow the official's instructions..."

　After checking the information, the Yellow River in the Shenzong and Zhezong dynasties mainly twisted to the east and moved to the west. It was really difficult to check.

　　Note: In the Northern Song Dynasty, when senior ministers were away from home, it was more like taking a vacation than being an official.

　　They basically don't care about things and believe in governing by doing nothing.

　　Among the ministers of the old party, Wen Yanbo, Wang Gongchen and others had deliberately prevented new party ministers from taking office, dragging them down and not giving them time to perform their duties.

　　When Wen Yanbo was in the Daming Mansion, the deputy envoy of Hebei Transshipment also told him not to give him the key to the warehouse, and deliberately refused to let him take office.

　　Then... Shenzong instructed: Grand Master Wen is the elder of the country and a famous minister in the world, and I also respect him... How dare you, a small transfer envoy, talk about it casually?

　　Transfer this person away...

　　But Wen Yanbo is better than Wang Gongchen, he is just a disgusting person, he will not really leave the river affairs aside, and will not let people do things, after all, he still pays more attention to people's livelihood.

　　Wang Gongchen is just a political machine.

　　In the autumn flood of the eighth year of Yuanfeng, if Han Jiang hadn't exploded, the consequences would have been disastrous once Damingfu was flooded.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)