After Zhang Shifan led the officials out of Chu Xuanchen's courtyard, he came under the eaves of a house and said to everyone, "My lords, I just heard that King Li doesn't care about the lives of the people at all.
When the flood came, not only did he not help his officer to save the people, he even rested in the room with Princess Li.
He simply has no regard for life and regards the people as nothing. He is so stupid that I really can't go on!"
Chen Xi also said angrily, "This Prince Li regards the people as nothing but grass and life as ants. How can Mr. Zhang love the people so much?
King Li is not qualified to lead everyone in disaster relief. Don't worry, sir, we all support you."
Zhang Shifan said, "Everyone, King Li has neglected his duties like this.
I have sent someone to prepare a memorial, and I want to unite everyone.
Let us jointly submit a letter and sign the memorial to impeach King Li for his crimes in Jiangzhou, and request the emperor to severely punish King Li. What do you think?"
"Okay, I would like to be the first to sign."
Chen Xi quickly expressed his loyalty.
"The lower official is also willing."
Other adults agreed one after another. They were all filled with righteous indignation and wanted to jointly impeach King Li.
Su Cheng wiped the sweat from his forehead and hid behind without saying anything. He always found this matter strange and felt that Chu Xuanchen was not as stupid as Zhang Shifan said.
A man who is wise, courageous and strategizing knows that he cannot slack off at this time, but he dares to do this.
He was unhurried at this time, maybe he had a deeper meaning.
So he had better take it slow when it comes to signing.
A few officials, such as Jiang Ning, Yu Wenxian and Yang Shixun, have not signed for the time being. They also feel that King Li's move is a bit strange.
He seems to be someone who loves and cares for the people, but tonight he does the opposite. They should not be anxious, wait and see what happens, and talk about it tomorrow.
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Then, Zhang Shifan led the officials to mobilize troops and generals, and directed the soldiers to relocate the people in the city.
He braved the heavy rain, waded through the water, and directed his soldiers all night to move the people living in low-lying areas to higher ground.
The common people were sleeping, but they were woken up by the soldiers one after another.
When their sweet dreams were disturbed and they were dissatisfied, they heard the soldiers saying, "Everyone, wake up quickly! The flood is coming, and the east of the city is about to be flooded. His Highness King Li will not care about you and will not remind everyone to move."
The governor is concerned about everyone, so he personally sent troops to inform everyone, please quickly pack your things, we will take you to a safe place!"
"What?
Flood is coming?
King Li didn't tell us?
What kind of imperial envoy is he? He simply has no regard for human life!"
The soldier said: "Not only that, after King Li heard that the flood was coming, he not only ignored everyone, but went back to his room to sleep with Princess Li! Only we, the governor, were not afraid of hard work and came to rescue everyone in the rain.
All villagers, please follow us quickly, we will take you to higher ground and take refuge in a place without floods."
When the people heard this, they were filled with indignation and looked angry.
"This Prince Li is simply lawless. He doesn't care about us and is simply looking down on human life."
"He also asked people to dig some ponds, occupying farmland and digging around all day long.
Maybe he did this to seize farmland, use power for personal gain, and we were all deceived by him!"
"When the flood comes, King Li will not care about us, only the governor will care about us.
The Governor is truly our Lord Qingtian, let’s quickly pack up our belongings and take refuge with the soldiers!”