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

Chapter 347 Wei Ning’s Courage

This is a multiple-choice question. Since there is no better solution, it is a multiple-choice question of sacrificing one town or sacrificing several towns.

Just like the question raised by later generations, one railway track is played by one child and the other railway track is played by five children. How does the train operate? Whatever you choose is wrong.

The lower reaches of the Yellow River burst its banks, and time was tight, leaving no time for the big man to respond. Since Jia Rang couldn't think of a way, he might as well use a town as a buffer zone to release the flood.

Although this will cause some people to die in the flood, there is no other way. Someone has to make a choice.

If it continues to be dragged on, people in dozens of towns in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River will die.

This multiple-choice question was given to the three provinces, and the prime ministers of the three provinces would never choose. If the ball was handed to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, how should Emperor Wu of the Han choose?

Anyone who abandons any common people will be scolded as having bad moral character, let alone abandoning common people who are close to a town. At that time, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty would probably have his spine crooked.

Then let Gu Lai bear the blame!

Jia Rang understood Wei Ning's intention, so before leaving, he respectfully said to Wei Ning, "Your Highness's righteousness".

Lu Chongguo reacted belatedly. He admired Weining, but felt that what Weining did was wrong.

"Go and tell San Sheng and my father in the afternoon."

Weining wanted to buy more time for Jia Rang, because he knew that once Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty knew his decision, he would most likely recall Jia Rang and implement his own imperial edict.

He will not let Weining bear this big pot, he will definitely choose to bear it all himself.

He was carrying too much and the burden on his shoulders was too heavy. Weining felt that he should share the burden with him.

Lu Chongguo stared deeply. He admired Weining, deeply admired him, because when ordinary people faced this choice, they might not be able to make a decision for a while.

Weining thought about it for less than a cup of tea, and made a decision immediately.

Who has the courage? Who has this responsibility?

After the people in Yanzhou who were not able to evacuate in time and were drowned in the flood died, Weining would be stigmatized for eternity. He would be stigmatized for being unkind and unjust. He would be stigmatized for abandoning the people. It would have a huge impact on his political career. The stain will be written down in history books!

But he still sat like this. Lu Chongguo admired him. He solemnly lifted his robe, bent down and saluted, and said: "Your Highness is righteous!"

Wei Ning waved his hand and said to Lu Chongguo: "Go down, remember, this matter will be notified to the three provinces and His Majesty in the afternoon. Do you understand?"

Lu Chongguo gritted his teeth and said, "Understood!"

He will also take risks. The three high-ranking officials will not scold him, but His Majesty will definitely blame him. However, Lu Chongguo is not afraid. He has never been so righteous as he is now!

He felt that what Weining did was right, and he supported Weining's decision!

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Today at noon, those who only care about local food had lunch at the Ministry of Industry, and then went straight to the Political Affairs Hall of the Three Provinces.

When Lu Chongguo informed everyone about the flood dam bursting in the lower reaches of the Yellow River, the Zhengshi Hall was silent.

No one dared to comment on such an important matter. Zhao Zhou was the first to bear the brunt and said: "Go see your Majesty, this is a serious matter!"

Lu Chongguo interrupted Zhao Zhou and said, "It happened this morning."

Zhao Zhou's eyes suddenly widened and he said: "Lu Shangshu! You deserve death! Why are you telling me now about such a major matter?"

Lu Chongguo continued: "His Royal Highness has issued an edict to open up Yanzhou, divert the flood to Yanzhou, and use a town in Yanzhou to prevent the flood from continuing to hit other towns."

Zhao Zhou was shocked and said: "What nonsense!"

"How can His Highness act so nonsense? What will happen to the lives of the people of Yanzhou? He deserves to be the crown prince!"

Wei Qing was silent for a moment, then asked Zhao Zhou with a gloomy face: "How will Mr. Zhao handle this matter? What if you make the decision?"

"This..." Zhao Zhou was speechless and stuttered for a long time, not knowing how to return to Wei Qing.

Wouldn't that be a good thing for him? Isn't Wei Ning saving him?

If Weining did not bear this infamy, then it should be the prime ministers of the three provinces and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty who should bear it!

They would definitely not carry it, but they would not let Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty carry it. It was their duty as ministers to eat the emperor's salary and share the emperor's worries.

Then who will carry it? We can't let hundreds of thousands of people in several cities in the lower reaches of the Yellow River carry it, right?

He shouldn't scold Weining, he should be grateful to Weining, because Weining did something no one dared to do and solved a huge trouble for them!

Doesn't Wei Ning know that he will be scolded for doing this? He knew, but he did it anyway.

The common people can scold Weining, they are qualified, but the people in your court, no official is qualified to scold Weining, but you should be grateful to him.

Zhao Zhou's face turned red. Looking at the looks cast by his colleagues, he felt at a loss for a moment: "I was impulsive just now. Your Highness... you are righteous!"

He said this sincerely, without any falsehood.

"Let's go to Weiyang Palace."

Zhao Zhou thought for a while and said, "Please plead for His Highness."

Everyone nodded, and the chiefs of the three provinces and six ministries went to Weiyang Palace to pay an audience with Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was a little strange. He didn't know why the six ministers from three provinces came to Weiyang Palace together.

It was still raining heavily over Weiyang Palace, the crackling sound was like rain falling from the sky. It had been a long time since I had heard a heavy rain, so Weiyang Palace and Chang'an City simply had a complete drainage system.

After the six ministers from the three provinces came to the main hall, Zhao Zhou took a deep breath, clasped his fists and stepped out of the queue, saying: "Your Majesty, I have something important to report."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty nodded and said, "Go ahead."

Zhao Zhoudao: "Early this morning, there were urgent reports from military stations in several towns on the lower reaches of the Yellow River. The dams... had broken!"

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was stunned for a moment, and looked at Zhao Zhou in disbelief. His tiger-like eyes narrowed, and his eyes were like bright lights, staring at Zhao Zhou.

The atmosphere in the hall instantly felt like falling into an ice cave, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's powerful death gaze made Zhao Zhou feel uneasy.

"hehe."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sneered lightly: "You are going to tell me the news this morning?"

"Am I not in the court? Am I a foolish king who ignores political affairs? Is it because you can't see me or that I don't receive you?"

"What is the crime for deceiving the emperor?"

Zhao Zhou pondered for a moment and said, "I know the crime."

"Then go to hell!" Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty stood up, waved his dragon robe, and pointed at Zhao Zhou: "Do you think I dare not kill you, the prime minister?"

"I handed over the country to you, and this is how you repay me?"

Zhao Zhou remained silent.

Lu Chongguo hurriedly came out and said to Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty: "Your Majesty, please calm down. This matter has nothing to do with Mr. Zhao. He only knows the news now. The news was sent to the Ministry of Works as soon as possible."

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty stared at Lu Chongguo angrily, looked up to the sky and laughed: "Lu Chongguo! How brave!"

(End of this chapter)