Liu Jie rode forward and said in a low voice: "What are the orders from the unknown servant?"
This move seemed a bit embarrassing, as the dignified second-in-command in the Yushitai was actually being shouted at... But to be honest, Liu Jie was really a little scared of Fang Jun.
This stick was quite informal in his actions, and he had few scruples in his willful actions. Not to mention that he dared to beat himself as a minister in public. Even on that stormy night in Dongshi, Liu Jie had to think about it afterwards.
I suspect that the flames flying around were most likely caused by Fang Jun's malicious intent...
As a censor who heard about things, Liu Jie has always been known for his tough and unsentimental attitude.
He is not afraid of those with high official positions, those with high status, those with deep backgrounds, or those with strong backing, but he is only afraid of those who act regardless of the consequences, who tend to be hot-headed and act arbitrarily on impulse...such people do not follow the rules.
, the destructive power is really too great.
There is no doubt that in Liu Ji's opinion, Fang Jun is such a stick...
Fang Jun turned to look at Liu Ji and asked: "In the face of the disaster, the magistrate of Jingyang County did not go to the front line to organize rescue and fight against the flood. Instead, he hid in the Yamen and enjoyed himself, ignoring the people and officials of the county. It is really a shame for our country."
The face of officials in the Tang Dynasty. Do you, the Censor, have no regard for these scoundrels who are afraid of difficulties and dangers?"
Many officials took a breath of cold air. Now that Fang Jun has arrived in Jingyang, he will use the county magistrate to sacrifice the flag?
This is too outrageous!
Liu Jie disagreed. He had spent half his life impeaching officials. How could he care about a small magistrate of Jingyang? Moreover, what Fang Jun said was indeed true. At this time of dangerous flood, as the highest official of Jingyang, he could not visit the front line in person.
It would be dereliction of duty to direct the flood fight.
Furthermore... this Jingyang County Magistrate seems to be from the Wei family?
He glanced at Fang Jun thoughtfully, thinking that he was a mad dog and would bite whoever he caught. Who would have thought that Fang Jun would be ruthless... He took it for granted that Fang Jun was using the topic as a personal grudge. However,
Liu Jie was consistent with Fang Jun in his attitude towards Jingzhao Webster.
Thinking about the ugliness that Wei Yijie, the Minister of Punishment, had brought upon him, Liu Ji gritted his teeth with hatred...
He was by no means a broad-minded person. Now that he had the opportunity, it was Fang Jun who pulled him over. He agreed to give the Wei family a hard blow, so why not do it?
Liu Ji rolled his eyes, pretending to be helpless, and seemed a little reluctant. He sighed: "Since the Fang Shilang said this...it is naturally within my duties. However, I cannot listen to this.
The county magistrate's one-sided statement requires careful investigation and evidence collection before he can be impeached."
The words are very beautiful and fully demonstrate the great image of a fair and wise censor.
However, Fang Jun sneered... He could guarantee that Liu Jie would definitely investigate, but when the impeachment memorial was presented to His Majesty Li Er, it would be full of black material about the Jingyang County Magistrate...
There are no good places at all.
The county magistrate, Dou Zhili, was still a little confused. How could he complain with just a few words, in a non-trivial manner, enough to make Wei Yifang step down?
But he was not a fool. After thinking about it for a moment, he secretly felt regret in his heart.
This is being used as a knife...
But now that the matter has come to this, what can he say? The chamberlain must have some grievances with Wei Yifang, and they are just looking for an excuse. Even if he talks back at this time, it will not help. As for Wei Yifang...
If you're offended, just be offended. Anyway, I really don't like that young man.
Then he stood aside silently and said nothing.
Fang Jun looked at the sky. Although the clouds were low and the sky was dim and the heavy rain was pouring, the surrounding area was confused. However, he estimated that it was already approaching evening, so he asked Cheng Yaojin beside him: "Without further delay, let's rush to the Jinghe Dam as soon as possible."
, how about we see what the situation is like and then decide on the next step?”
Cheng Yaojin naturally had nothing to do: "You are the chief officer this time, Mo Ziran will obey orders in everything. Erlang does not need to worry about someone's title and official position, but if you have orders, just speak out."
"Okay! Let's hurry up and rush to the dam!"
With an order, the army started again. Fang Jun ordered the county prime minister Dou Zhili to lead the way, followed by thousands of troops marching forward in the wind and rain.
From time to time, women and children in farmhouses on the roadside heard the sound of neat footsteps in the wind and rain outside. They were all curious, so they put on their rain gear and went out to check. When they saw the groups of vigorous and majestic Youwuwei troops, they were in the official position.
As they marched along the road in a hurry, they couldn't help but be shocked. The neighbors on the left and right were looking for each other, but they didn't know what was going on.
Could it be that the border war broke out again, and the imperial court mobilized the army to rush to the battlefield?
At this time, two or three scribes from the Ministry of War were seen riding horses and wearing raincoats, walking on both sides of the team. When they saw people going out to explore, they rode their horses and came closer, loudly publicizing the actions of the imperial court.
"According to your Majesty's orders, the five thousand troops of the Youwu Guard marched to the Jinghe River Embankment to assist the people of Jingyang in jointly fighting floods and protecting the embankment! Your Majesty has said: Is there anything in the world that is not the king's land, and the shores of the land are not the king's ministers. I am a god-given
The monarch's power is entrusted to God, how can he bear to see the people of Jingyang being ravaged by floods and their homes ruined? This time the officers and soldiers of the Tang Dynasty went to the disaster relief, on my behalf, to be with the people of Jingyang. The embankment was there and everyone was there, but the embankment collapsed and everyone died!"
In the wind and rain, the scribes shouted out their prepared rhetoric at the top of their voices, and it quickly spread among the people...
Passed to ten, to hundreds, the news spread throughout Jingyang at the fastest speed as if it had wings. The blood of the common people and gentry was all boiling, and their eyes were filled with tears!
Since ancient times, water and fire have been merciless. In the face of raging floods, almost all dynasties have organized local government organizations to fight the floods first. Naturally, everyone is happy if they can survive. If they cannot survive, the floods will break the dams, ravage their homes, and kill everyone. Even
The one or two people who were lucky enough to survive would inevitably become refugees, except for receiving a small amount of relief and comfort.
The imperial court mobilized the army to participate in flood fighting and rescue?
This is something that has never been heard of before!
Even ordinary people who are illiterate know that the army is an important weapon of the military. In addition to resisting foreign humiliation and putting down rebellions, how can it be easily used for the life and death of a few ordinary people? Especially within the capital, the mobilization of every soldier is very difficult.
It is enough to arouse the vigilance and tension of the entire court. If it is used by someone with ulterior motives... the consequences will be unimaginable.
However, now, when a natural disaster is about to ravage Jingyang, His Majesty the Emperor, regardless of the safety of the imperial power, brazenly orders the deployment of an army to fight the natural disaster together with the people of Jingyang...
"Jingyang is so lucky! We the people of Jingyang are so lucky!"
In Jingyang City, a private school teacher with white beard and hair ran onto the street, not caring that the pouring rain instantly drenched him like a chicken. He looked like he was crazy and shouted loudly in the heavy rain: "Since ancient times, has this happened before?
Waiting for the Holy Son of Heaven who regards the people as his children? Natural disasters are merciless, but Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven. He did not obey the destiny in the face of disasters, but led us to defy heaven and disobey fate! Floods are irreversible, but human hearts are even more irreversible! You live in such a holy place.
Under the rule of the emperor, we are truly blessed for three lifetimes. What are you still hesitating about? Follow the old man quickly to the dike. As long as you still have breath and can hold a handful of earth, go and fight against the natural disaster with the army.
People are here, but if the embankment collapses, people will die!"
"The embankment is here and the people are here!"
"The embankment collapsed and everyone died!"
Behind the old gentleman, dozens of his students raised their arms and shouted, following the old gentleman's thin figure in the wind and rain, trotting towards the city gate and rushing out of the city.
The common people are the humblest group of people, but they are also the easiest to be incited... The news spread rapidly inside and outside the city, and many people were moved. Originally, all the young and strong people in the city had gone to the dam, and only the old people were left behind.
The weak women and children were shocked at this moment. Just as the old gentleman said, as long as they were still breathing and could hold a handful of dirt, they all walked out of the house with excitement on their faces and ran into the wind and rain.
There were octogenarians, young children, nursing mothers, young girls... Countless people poured into the streets, forming a rolling torrent, rushing out of the city gate and toward the embankment.
At this moment, in Jingyang City, it can be said that everyone is united in what the people want!
When the embankment is there, people are there, but if the embankment breaks, people will die!
The whole city was shaken!
In the county office, Wei Yifang had just changed into a neat robe, and the greasy feeling on his body was finally gone. This made him take a long breath. However, his mood was not much relaxed. He drank tea worriedly and thought about it.
How to survive the imminent crisis, I heard the faint cry from outside.