The Great Han Dynasty: From Feng Lang Juxu to the Eternal Emperor

Chapter 317 Promotion of seismographs

Early the next morning, Weiyang Palace and Qilin Palace.

It was only the fourth watch, and it was still dark outside. All the officials were already standing in fear outside the main hall, waiting for Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty to summon him.

A solemn cloud appeared on everyone's face.

Previously, people were questioning Crown Prince Wei Ning's earthquake prevention instructions to Bashang and Handan, and some even secretly slandered Wei Ning.

After the earthquake started happening in Dangba Shangshi last night, all the officials were shocked beyond measure.

Last night, Prime Minister Zhuang Qingzhai went to Bashang overnight to guide the work, and the memorial from that night should have been sent back.

It's been a whole night since the earthquake occurred last night, and I don't know what the situation is in Bashang.

As the eunuchs sang their greetings, all the officials were summoned into the Qilin Hall in an orderly manner. But after all the officials stood still, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty glanced at Wei Ning and said, "Please tell them briefly the memorial of Prime Minister Zhuang."

All the officials immediately listened attentively.

Last night Zhuang Qingzhai went to Bashang overnight. After statistics in the middle of the night, it was found that the earthquake affected a radius of fifty miles and was of a high level. Thirty-six people were killed and one hundred and sixty-three were injured.

It's already very good. All the officials are happy, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty is happy, but Weining is not happy.

In the eyes of hundreds of officials and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, more than thirty people died in an earth-turn, which was almost negligible.

But Weining didn't think so. He had repeatedly ordered Ba Shangguan to do preventive work. Why were there still people dying?

However, Wei Qing explained to Wei Ning that although the local government had the responsibility of advising and rescuing people, they could not tolerate the people in the villages having their own ideas.

Most people are easy to manage, but there are always those who don't listen to your government. Life is in their hands, and the government will naturally not force you.

This group of people will die when they die, so the officials will not sympathize with them.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty pressed his hands and said: "I will leave it to Prime Minister Zhuang to deal with the earthquake in Bashang for the time being."

"Since ancient times, the power of God has been unpredictable. Every day, natural disasters have caused countless deaths and injuries, and countless people have starved to death..."

Natural disasters will also be accompanied by land annexation. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty did not say these things openly.

He glanced at Weining and then said, "Didn't Huo Qubing make a seismometer to test the earth dragon's turning over?"

"How's this skill?"

At this moment, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty saw this, and all the officials reacted.

Yes, seismometer!

Weining had already verified the effect of the seismometer in the main hall before. At this time, all the officials agreed, saying: "Master Huo Hou's move will benefit all people!"

From the bottom of my heart.

In this era, whoever can invent an instrument that can resist the power of God will not benefit all peoples, but what will that mean? It’s not an exaggeration for the country to support him, so how could this contribution not be great?

In other words, this kind of thing can save thousands of people’s lives in the future!

Zhang Tang, the censor doctor, came out.

As Zhang Tang repeatedly mentioned the shady things done by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, he had been promoted from the censor Zhongcheng to the high position of censor doctor. He was ranked as one of the three princes and could be regarded as extremely powerful.

He cupped his fists and said to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "Your Majesty, I pray that Huo Qubing will be rewarded for his great contribution to the country!"

Wei Qing hurriedly came out of the queue and said: "Your Majesty, no!"

"Huo Qubing is a guilty person. He just killed Li Gan and was exiled. This matter must not be rewarded."

Wei Ning watched the silent exchanges between the court officials in silence.

At this moment, he realized how clever Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was. He just introduced a topic, and the court officials began to take the initiative to make up for him.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty only needed a word, and the people below knew what to do and what to do. If this wasn't a tacit understanding cultivated by ordinary monarchs and ministers, how could it have come to fruition at this time?

To a certain extent, it can also be seen how clever Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was in taming officials and controlling his subordinates.

Listening to the quarrel between Zhang Tang and Wei Qing, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty pressed his hands and said: "The merits and demerits should be equal to each other."

"Let Medical Officer Huo Qu be reinstated."

None of the officials were dissatisfied with this handling method. Even if word spread, I'm afraid no one would have any objections. After all, Huo Qubing had made such great contributions to the country, so it would be unjustifiable not to reward him. However, he had committed another crime before, and the merits and demerits were balanced. Reinstatement, everything makes sense.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty also told General Shaofu Road Chongguodao: "Seize the time to produce seismometers and strive to install one in every county and country next year to prevent natural disasters."

Lu Chongguo took a deep look at Wei Ning who was standing next to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, clasped his fists and said, "I obey the order!"

Maybe others don't know, but he, Lu Chongguo, knows it all too well.

The blueprint of the seismometer was given to him by the crown prince Wei Ning, and Wei Ning taught him how to make it bit by bit. Such a great merit and reputation should have been something that the prince urgently needed, but he gave it to Huo Qubing without even thinking about it.

The relationship between their cousins ​​is really enviable.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty said to the officials again: "There is also Handan of Zhao State, we must keep an eye on it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, an official suddenly walked into the hall hurriedly from outside.

"Start your Majesty."

The official looked pale, holding documents in his hands, and entered the hall under the suspicious eyes of the officials.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty."

"Handan, last night in Handan, the earth dragon turned over and died. Thousands of people died...still being counted."

As soon as these words came out, the hall fell into deathly silence.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's expression turned grim at a speed visible to the naked eye.

A trace of lividity gradually appeared on Weining's face, and he clenched his hands tightly in his armholes.

King Zhao...Liu Pengzu, he should be killed! He should be executed by the Nine Clan! If he was not from the royal family, his whole family would die!

Unless he didn't take the court's words seriously, if he took them seriously, he should be like Bashang. Even if an earthquake comes, he can deal with it calmly and accept the death of dozens of people.

But now the newspaper says that thousands of people died...that's it, it's not over yet, the statistics will continue.

This means that the number of people who died in Handan due to this Earth Dragon Turn is far greater than the number of people who are currently reporting it. It is unknown how many people will be buried in the end.

What would have happened if the imperial court of Zhao hadn't been eating corpses, and if they hadn't turned a deaf ear to the imperial court's words? If they were the same as Ba Shangguan, would so many people die?

How could Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty not be angry, how could Wei Ning not be angry?

The people of Zhao State are also their subjects!

All the officials were now silent, and the atmosphere in the hall was extremely cold for a while, making it difficult to breathe.

Because Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was really angry, you could even vaguely see his body trembling.

Liu Pengzu was his younger brother. Although he was not a compatriot, he had previously supported Liu Che when he ascended the throne. How to deal with King Zhao now became a problem.

Of course, this is all for later. There is such a large-scale natural disaster in Zhao State, and disaster relief is naturally the first priority.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty tried his best to restrain his anger and said to the officials: "List to me the strategies for disaster relief, immediately, immediately!"

The officials fell into silence, and for a while they began to close their eyes and meditate.

(End of this chapter)