Back at the Qinzheng Hall, the imperial kitchen has prepared ginger and brown sugar water. It is hot and I believe that it will not infect the veteran cabinet ministers.
To be honest, in this era, those who can live to be fifty or sixty years old are in good physical condition and have endured countless colds.
Otherwise, I would have returned to the West long ago.
"Excuse me, cabinet ministers. In the past few days, the cabinet must abide by the duty system. Two people will be left behind every day to pay attention to the flood situation at all times."
This is as it should be, and the cabinet was originally prepared to arrange duties.
At this time, the cabinet ministers discovered that after walking around the embankment, except for their feet, they were only a little damp...~ They really didn't get wet!
Dam inspection still has its role. At least the cabinet ministers have considered it. To be honest, during this inspection of the dam, the skyrocketing water level was the most profound impression. Standing on the top of the dam, I felt like the water of the Yellow River was flowing under my feet, and it was overflowing the dam all the time.
possible.
It's still raining upstream, and the reports have been like this for the past few days. And downstream... one can imagine how much pressure there must be for flood control.
Under the influence of ginger and brown sugar water, Fu Bi felt that his body was much more relaxed.
"Baochen and I are on duty today. Uncle Yong is obsessed with compiling history. The eight members of the cabinet should be matched with each other." Judging from today's dam inspection, there should be no danger in Bianliang. It is difficult to say downstream. "Can the capital water supervisor be turned away? If so.
There is a shortage of personnel, and other yamen of the Ministry of Industry must cooperate in redeploying personnel, focusing on downstream flood monitoring."
The so-called duty, in the view of the cabinet ministers, is actually nothing. When dealing with disasters, the country mostly considers it from the perspective of post-disaster resettlement, and rarely has the habit of pre-disaster prevention.
Floods in the Yellow River are not just once or twice, they are just a matter of resettling the refugees after the disaster. For the current imperial court, it is really not a big deal. The Changping warehouse has been full for many years, and the imperial treasury is full. Not to mention that there have been no floods yet.
appeared, the current court will not be in trouble, and can even ensure that the survivors are better off than before.
Moreover, given the current situation, there seems to be no way to start. From Bianliang to the east, whether it is the north flow or the east flow, the river basin covers an area of more than ten state capitals. Even if you want to patrol the dam, you can't patrol it.
No one in the local government considered the flood situation like the officials did. All they could do was passively wait for this kind of power from God.
Fu Bi wanted to ask the officials how they would handle it if a dangerous situation was discovered during the dam inspection today.
This year has been the most risky situation since the official took the throne.
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Zhao Xi came back from his dam inspection yesterday and felt a little relieved. The dams built with cement are still solid to a certain extent, and there is rarely a practice of cutting corners in this era. Moreover, the Bianliang Yellow River dams were all built by Gongfangcheng.
of.
Probably just after the ugly time, Zhao Xi heard Wang Zhongzheng's low but anxious shout in a daze...
"Officials, Mr. Fu Ge and Mr. Lu Ge want to see you!"
Something happened! This was Zhao Xi's first feeling. Last night was the first day of cabinet duty. If there was no urgent matter, Fu Bi would not appear in court at this time.
Zhao Xi almost acted out of reflex and got up at the speed of a mission in later generations. Tao Niang was also awakened and seemed to have heard Wang Zhongzheng's report.
Tao Niang knows the temperament of her men. After all these years, Tao Niang is very clear about how she treats her people. She didn't say much and just helped to dress up.
Zhao Xi wanted to hurry up, but after all, this is not the future. The clothes are all put together one after another. Basic etiquette must be followed when meeting ministers and ministers. What is harmful is the designated clothing. If it is too casual, even the cabinet ministers will feel
contempt.
Very wordy!
"what happened?"
"Go back to the official's house, the Huazhou dam collapsed!"
Fu Bi didn't know what kind of emotion he should feel, he was very confused.
"Speak specifically! Is there no specific report?"
"No. According to the report, at 11:00 yesterday, the dike in Huazhou that had been reinforced with cement last year was suddenly washed away by the flood, and the water flow directly spread throughout Huazhou. When the delivery departed from Huazhou, the entire Huazhou was already in chaos.
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It's over. This was the thought that flashed in Zhao Xi's mind.
He has never experienced a flood, but from the information of later generations, he can know the scene after the dam broke. You can imagine how miserable Huazhou must be today...
"Prime Minister, the Queen will supervise the country and you will preside over the government. I need to rush to Huazhou!"
"Officials must not do it. Since ancient times, no king has ever visited a dangerous place in person while his ministers and servants stayed behind. Officials and veterans can just go to Huazhou!"
"If the officials need to provide disaster relief, the imperial court will come up with specific regulations. There is no need for the officials to come to Huazhou in person!"
Fu Bi and Lu Gongbi were both anxious. This was a dam break on the Yellow River. Who knew what happened to Huazhou City, and who knew whether there would be other accidents. Besides, after a major disaster came a major epidemic, how could the officials
Visiting such a dangerous place in person?
"Without being able to see the specific damage caused by the disaster, there is no way to obtain the charter. What we say in court is just talk on paper. I have made up my mind."
Even if he was blamed by the officials, this would never be done. Seeing that he could not dissuade the officials, Fu Bi kept giving Wang Zhongzheng winks, meaning that he should go to the inner garden... Everyone in the court knew that the officials
The family and the empress have a deep affection, and perhaps only the empress can dissuade the officials from their reckless behavior.
At the same time, Fu Bi knelt down directly... "The official family is related to the country and is related to the resurgence of the Song Dynasty. You must not be involved in danger! The veteran is willing to go to lead the disaster relief. If there is an accident, everything will be borne by the veteran. The veteran is willing
Establish a military order!"
"Your Majesty! I am going to Huazhou with Mr. Fu Ge. The imperial court needs an official to preside over it in order to ensure worry-free disaster relief!"
Lu Gongbi also knelt down. This meant that he was going to die to remonstrate.
Zhao Xi was really helpless. This was not about dying. Is it that terrible?
"Prime Minister Fu, Prime Minister Lu get up first. I'm not leaving now... Taoniang..."
This Wang Zhongzheng! At this time, Zhao Xi saw Tao Niang coming out in a hurry.
"Guan family, I will guard the court well, and I sincerely hope that Guan family will return triumphantly!"
This is... I didn't expect the queen to be like this! What else can I do if I get up? However, at this moment, Fu Bi was really moved by the officials and the queen.
"The rich prime minister, the youngest cabinet minister, is already sixty, right? Looking at the imperial court, I am the young and strong person who can take charge of the overall disaster relief."
"Besides, I once led an expedition to Annan, and it has been proven that I am not afraid of the damp epidemic. I am not setting off alone like this now. I am going to lead disaster relief, not looking for trouble. Without perfect preparations, I can't
Going there."
"Now is the Yin time, and we need to convene the relevant cabinets and discuss affairs. Although we cannot come up with specific regulations, we can first prepare the expected materials and arrange the personnel. It is best to complete the general preparations at the Yin time."
"Record this: The chief officials and specific principals of the Gongfang City, the Ministry of Industry, the Metropolitan Water Supervision, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Privy Council, the Supervisory Office, etc. must go to the Qinzheng Hall at three o'clock in the morning to discuss matters."