Ma Zhou couldn't help complaining: "Isn't His Highness the King of Wei causing trouble for us? There are more than one million people in Chang'an City, plus merchants from various prefectures and barbarians, the total number is no less than one hundred
200,000, there are countless fights, deceptions, and abductions every day. Jingzhao Mansion is overwhelmed and exhausted. This time, people from all over Guanzhong will flock to Chang'an, especially the generation that gathered in Qujiangchi in the south of the city, noisy and crowded.
Conflicts, even fights, and stampedes can happen anytime, anywhere, and one mistake can lead to a huge disaster! It’s just that the King of Wei is ignorant, but even His Majesty is... ugh!"
I couldn't help but sigh with sadness, my face filled with sadness.
The main responsibility of Jingzhao Mansion is to be responsible for the security of important areas in the capital, but the entire yamen only has so many people. It is not easy to maintain stability in all aspects.
With so many people gathering in Chang'an City, as long as there is a slight accident, it may cause a huge disaster and lead to extremely serious consequences, especially a bad event such as a stampede. If it happens, it means that countless people are likely to be killed.
Will die for this...
Ma Zhou was under great pressure.
Fang Jun comforted him: "Don't push yourself so hard. Even if something happens, it is beyond human control. We will do our best and have a clear conscience."
Ma Zhou glared at him angrily: "It's easy to say that with so many people gathering together, as long as nothing happens, it will be a big deal. If there is a stampede, I don't know how many people will die! As imperial officials, we
, not only failed to benefit one party, but also watched countless people die because of their own incompetence, how can you have a clear conscience?"
Fang Jun was helpless. Ma Zhou was such a person. He was self-denial, devoted to his duties, and never slacked off in government affairs.
I can't help but think of Yuan Tiangang's assertion about Ma Zhou...
"Mafu Yin has a rhinoceros in his head, a jade pillow, and a burden on his back. He should be rich and noble beyond description. However, his complexion is red, his life gate is dim, his ears have no ridges, and his ears have no roots. I'm afraid he is not a longevity person.
."
This is a comment made by the latter about Ma Zhouzhi's appearance during a casual chat with Yuan Tiangang.
It is very consistent with history, word for word.
At that time, Fang Jun knew that the so-called "man can conquer nature" is only a story that can happen under certain circumstances. Destiny is just like nature, and humble humans are simply unable to compete.
Sighing softly, he thought about asking Sun Simiao to diagnose and treat Ma Zhou Haosheng when he had free time, and to suggest some ways to maintain his health, so that this famous minister of the ages, who was "honest and loyal", could live a better life.
Do more practical things and show your heart for revenge.
He said: "Your Majesty has ordered that all the Sixteenth Guards will dispatch a strong force to Chang'an to guard the palace and assist the Jingzhao Mansion in stabilizing the order of Chang'an. At that time, Youtun Guard will send Gao Kan to lead a team into the city.
I ordered him to accept Brother Ma's control and obey Brother Ma's orders in everything, so that he can help Jingzhao Mansion more so that he will not be helpless due to lack of manpower when dealing with emergencies."
Ma Zhou was overjoyed and thanked: "Erlang is indeed loyal!"
In the Tang Army, especially within the Sixteenth Guards, Gao Kan was a legend.
This commoner with the blood of Bohai Gao family went to join the army when Youtun Guard was recruiting troops. He was chosen by Fang Jun and became Fang Jun's personal soldier. Then he accompanied Fang Jun in the Battle of Mobei and raided thousands of miles.
He took the lead in every battle, was brave and unparalleled, and made great achievements. He became one of the two generals of Youtun Guard, just below Fang Jun and on the same level as Xue Rengui.
Nowadays, countless soldiers regard Gao Kan as their idol, and they all dream of rising to the top like Gao Kan, with great achievements...
Ma Zhou had a good relationship with Fang Jun and often met Gao Kan. He got to know Gao Kan better and felt that he was frugal, loyal and resourceful. He was a rare general and he admired him very much.
Although the emperor ordered each of the sixteen guards to send elite troops to the capital, these soldiers and generals were all descendants of the imperial family, and they were so arrogant that he was afraid that he would not be able to command them. With the help of the Youtun Guards, Ma Zhou was slightly reassured.
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After all, the combat effectiveness of Youtunwei was baptized by the flames of war in the ice and snow of Mobei. It is like a steel knife quenched and sharpened, it is a real iron army!
Fang Jun also suggested: "Throughout the ages, the reason why accidents, mutinies, and stampedes have always occurred at major events is, on the one hand, poor government organization, and on the other hand, the people's lack of awareness of the crisis, which is often trivial.
, because the spread of panic has led to unseen disasters. Therefore, Jingzhao Mansion might as well post notices in conspicuous places in the city, stating the interests and benefits, and have people read them all day long, so that the illiterate people can also
Knowing how to avoid certain situations when they arise, so as not to cause greater disasters, they even issued an official document to the counties in Guanzhong, asking them to popularize the safety knowledge of gatherings to the people within their jurisdiction. At the same time, inside and outside Chang'an,
Control all the gangsters who usually cause trouble and get into fights, and on the seventh day of July, order the government officials to closely monitor these people, or simply arrest them and lock them in cells until the party has dispersed, then release them
come out."
These are the experiences he accumulated in later generations. Whenever there are large-scale mass activities in major cities, these methods are used. Although the workload is huge, it is effective and can minimize the chance of accidents. Such large-scale activities
It was very difficult to strictly control things at that time, and the best way was to take precautions before they happened.
Ma Zhou was overjoyed and said with sincere admiration: "Erlang is really talented. Although I am a few years older, I feel inferior to him!"
He has been sleeping restlessly these past few days, and his food is not tasty. He almost turned his hair gray because of the lotus viewing on the seventh day of July. Faced with so many people gathered in one place, except for deploying a huge manpower to monitor and control, he is really helpless.
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After listening to Fang Jun's suggestion, I suddenly became enlightened.
Pour some tea for Fang Jun, and humbly ask for advice on how to implement various methods, as well as how to control the "restless elements" in the city. Ma Zhou is absolutely certain that these methods can be used in any large-scale mass activities in the future. As long as they are strictly implemented, it will
Significantly reduce the proportion of accidental disasters.
…
The two talked for more than half an hour, and Ma Zhou sighed: "Erlang is very resourceful, but Brother Yu falls short of him in many ways! But today Erlang made an appointment with Brother Yu to drink tea and sit by the bank of the Qujiang River. He is not just giving advice to Brother Yu.
Simple, right?”
Fang Jun said: "What are you talking about? I have always admired my brother, and I have regarded him as a confidant when we first met. If we talk about advice but not advice, how can we be embarrassed? Brother is a talented man, Luan Feng Lingyun, he must have wings, little brother
If you can have your brother treat you as a true friend, you will die without regrets!"
"Haha, you and I are bragging here. If anyone else is here, I'm afraid they will laugh out loud."
After joking for a while, Ma Zhou looked at Fang Jun and said with a smile: "Since Erlang has also said that you and I are like-minded and are considered close friends, then if you have anything to say, please just say it. It's not your Fang Erlang's fault to go around like this.
style."
Fang Jun smiled, wiped the short mustache on his upper lip, and said slowly: "Of course it's about the Military Aircraft Department."
Ma Zhou drank tea and shook his head with a smile: "I know you have a plan, otherwise why would you create a military aircraft department?"
Fang Jun said sternly: "I don't tell lies in front of celebrities. I am honest and have selfish motives in advising His Majesty to establish the Military Aircraft Department. However, my brother can also see that once the Military Aircraft Department is established, it will have a certain influence on the structure of the Tang Dynasty regime."
There are great benefits, especially for the unification of military power, which has been strengthened as never before. For His Majesty, as long as the military power is firmly in his hands, no matter how turbulent the court situation is or how ulterior motives the ministers have, no one can shake him.
The foundation of the empire. For us, only when the imperial power is stable and the world is peaceful can we fully display what we have learned, benefit all people, and be famous in history."
He spoke impassionedly. Ma Zhou listened carefully, nodded frequently, and then teased: "It is our ambition to benefit all people and be remembered in history. Erlang's words won my heart! Of course, if we can benefit all people and be remembered in history,
At the same time, you can also be promoted to a higher position, have great power, drink wine and beauties, and live freely, that would be the best..."
Fang Jun was a little embarrassed...
He said displeasedly: "Brother, what you said is wrong. I also know that there are many rumors about my brother taking concubines, but others don't know the inside story and think that I am just greedy and lustful. Brother, you are His Majesty's confidant, what else can you do?"
Don’t you know that this matter is His Majesty’s imperial edict? To be honest, I really don’t like this marriage unless it’s to show off in front of you. You don’t know that His Highness Gao Yang spent the whole day talking about this matter.
Not showing any good looks to her brother, Wu Meiniang simply got up early and stayed at the south dock of the city. Xiao Shuer stayed in her small courtyard, reading and painting. I was naturally gentle and carefree, and it didn't matter if I left...Brother, I
I don’t want to do this either, it’s too difficult for me!”
Sometimes, the more truthful it is, the more hurtful it is, and the more sincere it is, the more it feels hypocritical.