On August 12, Luan arrived in Tokyo. After many years of absence, Emperor Liu returned again. The prosperity of Tokyo remained the same as in previous years, as if it had not changed and was still a familiar scene.
However, this atmosphere is a bit strange after all. The security is tight and the entry and exit controls are strict. This is not just because of the Holy Spirit's eastward patrol, but because of the epidemic, which has to be taken seriously and the people coming and going are controlled.
After all, in a city like Tokyo with a dense population and a huge flow of people, the threat of the disease is huge. Once an outbreak occurs, it is likely to spread to tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands.
Therefore, when the news of the outbreak of the epidemic in the disaster area came, it still had a considerable negative impact on Tokyo, especially the refugees resettled in the east of the city, who were even more afraid of it.
As early as when floods were rampant, refugees from various states fled to Kaifeng to beg for food. Governor Lu Yin paid great attention to this and ordered people to open a space in the east of the city for settlement and treatment. It was not possible to enter the city.
They may be allowed into the city.
A total of more than 20,000 people were taken in. It was not until the rain stopped and the floods stopped that the refugees began to leave one after another under the guidance of the government.
However, before this person was cleared, epidemics broke out in Chanzhou, Puzhou and other places, which caused a huge commotion. The refugees outside Kaifeng City were even regarded as mourning stars and were greatly despised.
, repelled, thinking they would bring bad luck.
Although one is in the city and the other is outside the wall, separated by high walls and ravines, it cannot withstand the instinctive selfishness of human nature. Even if there are strict restrictions on refugees outside the city, and even if no one is infected with the disease, there are still many in Kaifeng City.
People made accusations against them.
As far as Emperor Liu knew, some Tokyo citizens had united to petition the Kaifeng Mansion, hoping to drive away all the remaining refugees outside the city to avoid harming the people of the city.
Such a request really represents the voice of a large number of people. If it is nothing, they can still look at the refugees with pity and even a mentality of watching from the other side. However, once it brings risks, there is no reason.
To reject and abandon.
The public sentiment was raging, but fortunately Kaifeng Governor Lu Yin was also a strong and calm person, and was not forced by the public sentiment. He only issued an official document to explain the situation, and in addition strengthened the control and management of epidemic prevention matters.
As for driving people away, with Lu Yin's shrewdness, how could he possibly do it? Nor could he compromise just because the people of Tokyo called out to him a few times. Expelling refugees has not never happened in the Han Dynasty, but it can only be traced back to twenty-five years.
At the beginning of the founding of the People's Republic of China, at that time, even the imperial army was dispatched to pursue and intercept refugees from various places. However, the great ancestor Liu Zhiyuan was in power at that time, and Emperor Liu was not even a prince.
In the era of Emperor Liu, this kind of thing had never happened. For disaster victims and refugees, relief was often the main task. This was a rule and a bottom line. Lu Yin knew this very well.
Speaking of which, the tenth year of Kaibao was the most frightening year for the people of Kaifeng in the past twenty years. The surge of Bianshui River and the epidemic in the Central Plains were all things that made them feel a real threat. Fortunately, there was a surprise.
No risk.
The high-level security law has been in place for more than a month. It had already been relaxed, but it was tightened again with the arrival of Emperor Liu. The air is already filled with the aroma of pancakes and sweet-scented osmanthus cakes. After all, the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, regardless of the current situation. No matter what, life has to go on and festivals have to be celebrated.
Emperor Liu's return to Tokyo caused quite a stir. Some people's performance was so exaggerated that they even cried for joy. For many people who have lived in Kaifeng for a long time, this was the return of their "loving father" and they could live in the same city with the emperor. , feel the power of God and benevolence nearby, this is the glory of the people of the capital, only with a strong waist can they live up to the name of Tokyo.
Some of the excessive performances even made Emperor Liu feel a little embarrassed, and he even couldn't help but wonder whether this was specially arranged by Lu Yin. However, thinking of this emperor's actual style, he still suppressed this speculation and just regarded it as the desire of the people of Tokyo. I have been kind to you for a long time, but I am so excited that I forget my feelings.
Feeling the enthusiasm of the people in Tokyo, Emperor Liu even took the rare opportunity to step out of the carriage and stand in front of the carriage, enjoying the cheers of the people and waving to them.
Emperor Liu often did this kind of thing in the past. Now that he has resumed his skills, he is still as smooth and natural as ever. The gentle smile on his lips is always overflowing, and the effect is naturally excellent. As far as the imperial city, the warm atmosphere in the city is still not there. Fading away, it seems that the people of Kaifeng are indeed full of expectations and enthusiasm for Yu Jia Dongxing.
"Tokyo, I haven't been back for many years. It seems that not much has changed!" In front of the majestic Kaifeng Imperial City, Emperor Liu got off his carriage and stood on the Imperial City Square, looking at the magnificent city towers. Express emotion.
Approaching a coiled dragon pillar, Emperor Liu reached out and stroked it gently. The lines on the pillar were already showing some vicissitudes of time. Emperor Liu said: "This long pillar is like a forest, and it feels very friendly!"
"His Majesty is always welcome in Tokyo, and we have not slacked off in the repair and maintenance of the palace!" Lu Yin specially summoned him to accompany him and said in peace.
Emperor Liu nodded, thought for a moment, and waved his hand when he saw all kinds of people in the square: "Zhao Pu, Lu Yin, the rest, everyone should return to their duties and settle down!"
"yes!"
"I won't take the car, let me take a walk and have a look!" He waved his hand to refuse the ride, and Emperor Liu took Zhao Pu, Lu Yin and a few accompanying guards, walked slowly through the city gate, and took a stroll.
Obviously, Tokyo is fully prepared to welcome the emperor. The palaces in the imperial city have been renovated just like they were when Emperor Liu was still there.
"Those are all lime, right?" Emperor Liu asked Lu Yin while walking on the royal road, looking around, pointing to some marks on the ground and walls.
Lu Yin said: "Your Majesty, that's right! Epidemics are prevalent in Chan, Pu and other states. Kaifeng is so close that we have to prevent it and must strictly prevent and control it. Everywhere in the city, walls are covered with lime and the ground is spread to eliminate it. Plague pests, prevention of epidemic diseases..."
With that said, Lu Yin also gave a brief report on Kaifeng's epidemic prevention measures during this period. In general, the results were significant with great fanfare.
"Obviously, all the work in Tokyo has been done very well!" Emperor Liu smiled and said to Zhao Pu on the other side.
Zhao Pu showed a reserved smile and echoed: "Lv Gong is a rare talent among the Han Dynasty, which is reassuring! During this period, I received reports from various places, many asking for help, but only in Tokyo, not only everything
In an orderly manner, we can also provide strong support and cooperate with the DPRK to fight the epidemic and provide disaster relief..."
Zhao Pu's words are also carrying a sedan chair. What kind of place is Tokyo? It is rich in resources. These responsibilities and obligations are also what he must bear.
If you do well, you should be rewarded, but if you don't do well and make any omissions, you will be held accountable and severely held accountable.
Lu Yin naturally knew what he was doing and hurriedly said: "Zhao Xiangmiao praised me. These are all responsibilities that should be fulfilled and have the right meaning, but they are not the right way!"
"Yu Qing, you don't have to be so humble in front of me!" Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu couldn't help but smile. He called out his words affectionately and said: "To be able to manage a huge city like Tokyo well depends on ability.
The manifestation of this. I heard that some time ago, public sentiment in the city was turbulent and quite uneasy. How is the situation now?"
Hearing this, Lu Yin said: "Your Majesty, the people are ignorant and the epidemic is rampant in the Central Plains. It is inevitable that they will be uneasy. Some overreactions are also normal. All we need to do is to persuade, educate and appease the people."
"Many officials in the imperial court lack your caring heart! Many people use rough methods when encountering problems. They only use authority to intimidate people and forcefully persuade them, but they don't know how to be considerate of the situation and use it flexibly!" Emperor Liu sighed with emotion in his words.
There is no shortage of praise: "No wonder when you resigned from the two Zhejiang provinces, so many people tried to persuade you to stay, and even built a shrine for you!"
"It's all because of the love of the people, I'm so ashamed!" Lu Yin said.
"Haha! So humble again..."
Zhao Pu followed beside him, silently listening to the intimate conversation between the monarch and his ministers. His face was calm and calm, but he kept observing Lu Yin from the corner of his eye, with an imperceptible fear emerging from the depths of his eyes.
I have to think more about whether His Majesty will transfer Lu Yin back to the central government after this eastern tour. As far as the senior officials of the imperial court are concerned, it is basically a certainty that Lu Yin will become the prime minister, but it will only happen sooner or later.
And as time goes by, this sooner or later deadline is getting closer and closer to being broken. You must know that Lu Yin is now the governor of Kaifeng and the governor of Tokyo. This is the highest-level position of real power among local bureaucrats. Going one step further,
Only the political hall has space.
Zhao Pu knew this well and had prepared it early. With such a person, he was mentally prepared to decentralize power at the center. But even if the situation was irreversible, he would inevitably feel a little wary. Especially when he was partnering with Wang Pu.
For a while, he was very afraid of these old people around Emperor Liu.
There is a saying that Lu Yin is much higher and more experienced than Zhao Pu in terms of background and qualifications. If it were not for the death of his father, Lu Yin was delayed for a period of time, and now he is the prime minister and is in charge of national affairs.
I'm afraid it's already Mr. Lu.
Of course, the two have something in common, that is, they are both "midway" monks, and they both relied on their existing reputations to be discovered and reused by Emperor Liu.
While Emperor Liu and Lu Yin were talking, Zhao Pu on the side was already thinking about how Lu Yin would get along with him and govern the country after he became prime minister...