Although Lu Zhongtian's heart was already filled with flames, the words that came out of his mouth were like this.
"Zhenbang, I know that you are sincere. I also admit that I made some mistakes at the beginning and failed to seize the opportunity to win over the people. However, now that things have happened, there is no need to mention it anymore. If I take out the Zen Edict at this time
Coming to ascend the throne as emperor, in the eyes of outsiders, they thought that I was greedy for imperial power and that it was inappropriate. I led the army and the people to resist the enemy as the Prime Minister of the Zhou Dynasty, and it was just and legitimate. Guo Kun or anyone else could not claim to be emperor.
It has become a fact. Everyone in heaven is not blind, and they will understand the fact that they took advantage of the opportunity to stand on their own. Now I just want to guard Bianliang City wholeheartedly. This is my responsibility. We can talk about other things after Bianliang City is safe."
Liu Zhenbang observed his words and understood clearly in his heart. Naturally, Prime Minister Lu could not immediately agree to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor just because of a few words of his own. To ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor in his capacity, in order to avoid suspicion, he would always have to invite him three times and four times to persuade him to join. In ancient times, all those who proclaimed themselves emperors had to do so.
in this way.
"Prime Minister Lu, I understand how you feel. I will resign for the time being and go to complete the errands assigned by Prime Minister Lu. Regarding the matter of Prime Minister Lu's enthronement, I insist on my own opinion and ask Prime Minister Lu to think again. Exit
The official will also discuss this matter with other adults. I believe that other people will agree with me." Liu Zhenbang said in a deep voice.
Lu Zhongtian looked calm, stroked his beard and said: "Go and do some work. Thank you for your hard work."
This sentence "Go and do things" has a profound meaning and is not specific, but Liu Zhenbang already understood it. So he kowtowed, stood up, and bowed away.
Lu Zhongtian sat on a chair and watched Liu Zhenbang leave. He pondered alone for a while, then suddenly stood up and walked into the inner room. He took out an iron key from his waist, opened a luxurious wooden box with an iron lock on the bedside, and took out the
Inside, he carefully took out a dazzling golden robe. The robe was spread out on the long table. On the red silk satin cloth, a golden dragon made of golden threads hovered on it, with its fingers and claws flying, and its angry eyes looking majestic. It was extremely luxurious and majestic. Lu Zhongtian
Squinting his eyes, his old fingers gently slid over the raised dragon scales on the soft satin, and his expression became extremely soft.
"Come here, wait for me to change my clothes." Lu Zhongtian suddenly retracted his fingers and ordered in a deep voice.
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The people of Bianliang received good news from the end of the day. Each household can send one person to the large square in front of Daqing Gate to receive a portion of rice, noodles and five kilograms of vegetables and meat. This news is of great significance to the people of Bianliang.
This is great news for us. For many days, the people have been hungry and hungry. The grain supplied by the quota is too little, and it is all low-quality rice with a lot of sand mixed in. It is difficult to eat.
Even so, the rice is only enough to make porridge to fill the family's stomach. As for vegetables and meat, don't even think about it. It's good to have a few pickles and porridge. Many people eat porridge.
Sprinkling a few grains of salt into the rice is enough to give the porridge some flavor. Today, it was actually said that you can receive five kilograms of high-quality rice and noodles, as well as a portion of vegetables and meat. Everyone found it incredible.
Many people thought this was unreliable. It was not until they rushed to the square in front of Daqing Gate with doubts that they discovered to their surprise that the thing might be true. Under the palace wall on the side of Daqing Gate, there were mountains of grain and rice.
On the wooden railing that is hundreds of steps long, Zai
The slaughtered, washed and skinned pigs, cattle and sheep were hung whole on it, and they were as white as a woman's body. Thousands of forbidden troops were fully armed to guard these food supplies to prevent them from being swarmed by the red-eyed common people.
A wooden platform with a height of half a person was built in the direction opposite the Daqing Gate. At this moment, a dozen civil servants and military generals were sitting on the wooden platform.
"It's actually true. Thank God, I can finally have a full meal. The elderly and children at home are almost starving to death. Thank God."
"Isn't that right? I caught a mouse last night, but I didn't even want to throw it away. I cooked it in porridge to satisfy my hunger. Today I planned to hang my whole family, but I didn't expect the superiors to show mercy. This is great.
Already."
The people talked a lot, and many people excitedly expressed their gratitude and surprise. Of course, some people sneered and said that they had told the truth.
"Thank you? Thank you to whom? These are all things that were confiscated from us, things that were taken away by them. Now I give some to you, and you are grateful to God? This is ours."
"That is, when have the people in our capital ever been so embarrassed? Even if there is a famine in the world, we Bianliang people have never lacked rice, noodles and meat. Now we have to thank them? It is they who have caused the current results."
"Stop talking and be careful not to be overheard by them. Having said that, what's the use of saying this? It's good that they can give you some back."
"..."
The crowd gathered more and more, and within an hour, the entire Daqingmen Square gathered 70,000 to 80,000 people. Even Daqingmen Square, the widest place in Bianliang City, was nearly full at this moment, and it was filled with people.
Finally, amid much anticipation, the gong on the side of the stage rang, and the people became quiet. They stood on tiptoes and stretched their necks to look at the stage. One of the officials in the row who was sitting on the chair stood up and walked towards the stage.
In front of me, this man is wearing a scarlet official robe, has a thin appearance, and is about forty years old. Many people recognize this man as Liu Zhenbang, the deputy prime minister of the Political Affairs Hall.
Liu Zhenbang came to the stage and bowed with his hands high in the air. When the gongs stopped, Liu Zhenbang said loudly: "Dear citizens of Bianliang City and elders, I, Liu Zhenbang, have come to greet you."
The crowd was indifferent, only a few hundred people returned the favor, and the scene was a bit embarrassing. Liu Zhenbang didn't take it seriously, coughed and continued: "Today, all the fellow villagers came here to prepare some rice, noodles, vegetables and some meat for you to distribute.
.I know that the folks in Bianliang have been having a very difficult time recently. The imperial court has implemented a rationing control policy of food supplies. As a result, the folks don’t have enough food to eat, and they have some complaints in their hearts. Alas, in fact, these are not
It's all a helpless move. You all understand the current situation of our Great Zhou Dynasty. The Jurchens and Liao people went south to invade our Great Zhou Dynasty. More than a hundred cities and large tracts of land in the north were occupied by them. Millions of people
The people were forced to flee south, and hundreds of thousands of refugees came to the vicinity of the capital alone. On the one hand, the imperial court had to mobilize troops and horses to fight the Jurchens and Liao people, and on the other hand, it had to provide relief to these homeless people. Food and supplies were naturally extremely high.
In this situation, the controlled rationing of food supplies has to be carried out as a last resort, which is also a helpless matter. There is a reason that all fellow villagers should understand that if the capital city is lost, you will have to join the refugees.
If you are so homeless and displaced, and can't even drink gruel, you will lose your protection and become a dead soul trampled under the iron hoofs of the barbarians. Therefore, fellow villagers and elders should be grateful that even if there is not enough food, at least you still have something to eat.
Is this why people stutter?"
The crowd was silent, and some ignorant people naturally felt that what Liu Zhenbang said was very reasonable. After all, in such a difficult situation, holding on to the situation and protecting Bianliang was already a good result. The control of food supplies was also a last resort.
But more people actually know it in their hearts. It is unreasonable for Liu Zhenbang to say these things. The people take shelter under the court. This is the responsibility of the court, not merit. The people pay taxes and support themselves.
The emperor, officials, soldiers, and the court should protect the safety of the people, otherwise what is the use of the court? The roads in the north were occupied by the Jurchens and the people were displaced. This was due to the incompetence of the court. And everyone who knows the inside story knows that the roads in the north
When the refugees came to the capital and wanted to take refuge, the gates of the capital were tightly closed and they were not allowed to enter the city at all. When the people stormed the city gates, many people were shot dead by the imperial guards, which led to a tragedy. Liu Zhenbang said
The relief work was completely fake. A lot of food and supplies were sent to the Jurchens in carloads, and most of what Liu Zhenbang said were lies.
"... Dear elders in the capital, even in such a difficult time when supplies are in short supply, the imperial court has not forgotten you. Knowing that the people's livelihood is difficult, Prime Minister Lu specially ordered the distribution of military rations and supplies to you. Prime Minister Lu said that the mission of the imperial court is to ensure that
The happiness and peace of the people in the capital city. The suffering of the people is the suffering of the imperial court. We must try our best to let the people of Bianliang have food to eat. As you know, Prime Minister Lu only eats two meals a day, each meal is only a small bowl.
, plus one dish and one soup. These meals are not much better than yours. Isn’t it just to tide over the difficulties?" Liu Zhenbang continued.
Someone among the people shouted: "Prime Minister Lu has dedicated his whole life for the people. Prime Minister Lu is so benevolent and righteous. Without the support of Prime Minister Lu, we are all finished. Thank you, Prime Minister Lu, and please take care of yourself."
"Yes, Prime Minister Lu must eat more. Prime Minister Lu cannot collapse. We people are counting on him to save us."
The people looked sideways at these people who were shouting, but no one knew them. They didn't look like ordinary people. Ordinary people now have sallow faces and thin muscles, how could there be such fat heads and big ears? These people were arranged among the common people.
A shill in the film, responsible for stirring up the atmosphere and confusing people who don't know the truth.
"What are you looking at? Isn't I right? People can't be ungrateful. Without Prime Minister Lu's help, the capital would have been destroyed long ago, and you would have been killed by the Jurchens. The preservation of the capital is entirely due to Prime Minister Lu." Those who shouted.
He glared fiercely at the people beside him who looked at them sideways.
"Humph, we wish the city could be destroyed. We live a life worse than pigs and dogs. What's the difference between living and dying? Don't think that others are blind and deaf. We all know what they did." Someone retorted coldly.
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"Ah, you dare to say such things. You must be spies who came in to deceive people. Take it to see the officials. Take it to see the officials." The group of people started shouting, really wanting to take someone. Although the other people remained silent, they still
They expressed their position with actions, and they used their bodies to protect those who spoke justice, so that these clamoring people could not approach them or catch them.
