Snowy Chang'an Road

Coming from Chang'an, along the Yellow River, there were also some places affected by floods, but they were all minor floods.

They saw some victims along the way, and some of them felt somewhat confident, but they were still shocked when they came to the Yellow River in person.

The scene in front of them pales in comparison to what they had seen before.

Zhan Rao walked with a few people while talking about the disaster in Henan County.

"Sir, you see, in this area alone, six villages have been affected by the disaster. Water from the Yellow River poured into the villages, destroying people's houses and fertile fields. In a few months, it will be the time of the wheat harvest, and there will be heavy rains for more than ten days. Due to the rainy weather, the wheat has become moldy, and the water from the Yellow River has poured into the fields, and the grain has been destroyed."

"A few days ago, many people stayed in their fields and refused to leave. My father and his officials spent the whole day guiding the people. This situation has become less common these days."

"The houses were basically all washed away, and the people had nowhere to go. Uncle Chen was a captain in Henan County. He took out his army's tent to resettle the victims. All the soldiers in Henan County joined them on the embankment of the Yellow River. , now part of the breach has been blocked, they are working hard day and night, very hard."

Wei Shao and others came from Chang'an. They were dressed luxuriously and always attracted people to stop and watch wherever they went.

Zhan Rao looked around but couldn't find his father.

She stopped a commoner and asked, "Where is Mr. Zhan?"

The common people pointed to the distance and said, "Master Zhan is blocking the breach."

Hearing this, Zhan Rao felt a little worried and a little angry. His father was old and told him to try not to get close to such dangerous things, but he refused to listen and had to be on the front line in everything.

Zhan Rao was worried about his father and his steps were obviously faster.

"Father."

Zhan Xun heard his daughter calling him from a distance, and he stood up with difficulty holding his waist.

Zhan Yong hurriedly reached out his hand to help his father. Seeing the appearance of his father and brother, Zhan Rao quickly ran forward.

"Stop." Zhan Xun scolded.

Zhan Rao stopped stepping forward. She knew that her father did not want her to get close to the breach.

Zhan Yong supported his father, and the father and son slowly dripped out of the waist-deep muddy water. Due to the long soak, the exposed calves, feet and hands of the father and son were all white and swollen.

Of course, Zhan Xun also noticed a few people behind his daughter.

"Father, this is a gentleman from Chang'an who has been ordered by Your Majesty to deliver food and money for disaster relief to us."

Zhan Xun stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Your Excellency is coming from Chang'an, and Zhan Xun is far away to greet you."

Wei Shao held Zhan Xun's hand and blocked his bent waist.

"Master Zhan loves the people like a son and can advance and retreat with the people. Wei Shao admires him in his heart. Master Zhan does not need to be too polite."

Hearing what the heroic man in front of him said, Zhan Xun raised his head and looked at Wei Shao and said, "Are you Wei Shao, King of Peking?"

"Exactly."

This was beyond Zhan Xun's expectation. The Wei Dynasty has a vast territory, and different disasters often occur in different places. Although disaster relief is a major event, this is the first time that His Majesty can send his own prince.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I am sorry to hear you come from afar."

"Master Zhan, what I have seen today is that you are a good official. When I return to Chang'an in the future, I will definitely report these matters to Your Majesty truthfully."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Wei Shao looked at the man next to Zhan Xun and asked, "Who is this?"

In fact, on the way here, through Zhan Rao's introduction and their judgment, they roughly determined that this was his brother Zhan Yong, but he still asked a redundant question.

"Reply to the prince, this is the dog Zhan Yong." "Yes, he is a good man who can accompany your father to benefit the people at a young age. I saw that your father was struggling to get up just now. You have been supporting me. I see that you are a good and filial boy." .”

In fact, Wei Shao is not much older than Zhan Yong, but the maturity brought by his identity and experience has shaped his whole temperament.

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty. Your Majesty, you have come all the way and you must be tired of traveling and traveling. You can go back to your hometown with me to settle down first, okay?"

"it is good."

In the county governor's house, after Zhan Rao arranged four guest rooms, he asked the chef to prepare a table of food for several people. Zhan Xun and Zhan Yong took a bath while they were settling in, and Zhan Xun changed into official uniforms.

The food was very simple, just porridge and steamed buns, and Zhan Rao asked the chef to make a few vegetarian dishes.

Looking at the food in front of him, Zhan Xun explained: "Prince, Princess, General Xiao, floods are raging now, many poultry are infected with diseases, and there are no meat dishes. It is really difficult. Please bear with me."

"Master Zhan, you're welcome. The people outside are hungry. We are very satisfied to have such food. I am a rough man. I have been out marching and fighting all year round. Many times, food is simpler than this and there is not so much emphasis on food."

Xiao Shen didn't speak. Then he said: "Master Zhan, this is already very good. Let's eat quickly. After we are full, there are still many things to discuss."

After the meal, several people began to discuss disaster relief matters.

Wei Shao said: "The two tasks of disaster relief and blocking the breach must be carried out at the same time. What I mean is that Xiao Shen, you, Pei Ying and Yun Rou will open porridge sheds and help the people. A few of us and Chen Taiwei will lead the soldiers and How about the people block the breach together?"

Upon hearing Wei Shao's arrangement, Xiao Shen was the first to stand up and object.

"Brother Wei, I should be counted on to block the breach. You don't need so many people to open a porridge shed."

"It was you who arranged the relief work in Liu'an State before. You personally saw the food we brought from Chang'an, so you stayed to do this."

Xiao Shen looked at Pei Ying with pleading eyes, and Pei Ying nodded at him.

"Since Xiao Shen wants to block the breach with you, let him go, as long as I'm here."

"But you"

"What am I?"

When Pei Ying asked him this question, Wei Shao was speechless. He didn't dare to say the word "girl" no matter what.

When everyone paused, a timid voice came.

"Can you count me in opening a porridge shed to help the victims?"

Zhan Rao asked cautiously, keeping his eyes on his father.

Of course Zhan Xun understood his daughter's thoughts. He looked at Pei Ying and asked, "Princess, are you willing to let my daughter help you?"

"Of course, Master Zhan's daughter is so young but so capable and ambitious. This is the first time I have met such a girl."

Hearing Pei Ying praise herself, Zhan Rao couldn't help but feel happy.

"Now that everything has been decided, let's go our separate ways. Sir, where is Taiwei Chen now? Can I meet him?"

"Your Majesty, he has been guarding the breach all night. I asked him to go back and rest. If Your Majesty wants to see him, I will call him right away."

"No need, Lieutenant Chen has worked hard. We can see you again after he wakes up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your understanding."

Wei Shao thought of another person and asked, "Where is the censor from Chang'an now?"

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