Han Shizu

Chapter 1505 Return to Tokyo
On August [-]th, Luan drove to Tokyo. After a long absence, Emperor Liu returned again.The prosperity of Tokyo is the same as in previous years, as if it has not changed, and it is still a familiar scene.

However, the atmosphere is somewhat strange after all, with heavy security and strict access control. It is not just because of Shengjia's east tour, but because of the epidemic, we have to pay attention to it and control the people who come and go.

After all, in a densely populated city like Tokyo with a huge flow of people, the threat of the disease is huge. Once it breaks out, it is likely to spread by tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands.

Therefore, when the news of the outbreak of the epidemic in the disaster area came, it still brought a lot of negative impact on Tokyo, especially for the refugees resettled in the east of the city, they were even more fearful.

As early as when the floods were rampant, refugees from various prefectures fled to Kaifeng to beg for food. Governor Lu Yin attached great importance to this, and specially ordered people to open up a site in the east of the city for settlement and treatment. May let into town.

Before and after, a total of more than 2 people were taken in. It was not until the rains and floods stopped that the refugees began to leave one after another under the guidance of the government.

However, before this person was emptied, the epidemic broke out in Chanzhou, Puzhou and other places, which caused a great commotion.Refugees outside the city of Kaifeng are even more regarded as mourners, and they are despised and rejected, thinking that they will bring bad luck.

Although one is inside the city and the other is outside the wall, separated by high walls and ravines, it cannot withstand the instinctive selfishness of human nature. Even if the refugees outside the city are strictly restricted, even if no one is infected with the disease, there are still many in Kaifeng. People blamed them.

As far as Emperor Liu knew, some people in Tokyo had united to plead with Kaifeng Mansion before, hoping to drive away all the remaining refugees outside the city, so as not to harm the people of the city.

This kind of request really represents the voice of not a small number of people. If there is nothing wrong with them, they can still look at those refugees with pity, or even a mentality of watching from the sidelines. However, once the risk is brought, there is no reason to reject and reject.

The crowd was turbulent and clamorous. Fortunately, Lu Yin, the prefect of Kaifeng, was also a strong and calm person. He was not forced by the public. He just issued an official document to explain the situation. In addition, he strengthened the control and management of epidemic prevention matters.

As for driving people away, with Lu Yin's shrewdness, how could he do it, and it was impossible to compromise just because the people in Tokyo shouted a few times.Deportation of refugees has never happened in Dahan, but it dates back to the beginning of the founding of the country 25 years ago. At that time, even the imperial army was dispatched to chase and block refugees from all over the country. However, at that time, the great ancestor Liu Zhiyuan was in power. Emperor Liu is not even a prince.

In the era of Emperor Liu, this kind of thing never happened. For victims of disasters and refugees, relief and assistance are often the mainstay. This is a rule and a bottom line.Regarding these, Lu Yin knew very well.

Speaking of which, Kaibao's tenth year is the most shocking year for the people of Kaifeng in 20 years.The skyrocketing Bian River and the epidemic in the Central Plains were all things that made them feel threatened.Fortunately, there was no danger.

It has been more than a month since the high-level security and martial law has been eased, but it has been strengthened again with the arrival of Emperor Liu.The air is already filled with the aroma of pancakes and sweet-scented osmanthus pastries. After all, the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching. Regardless of the current situation, life must go on and festivals must be celebrated.

Emperor Liu's return to Tokyo this time caused quite a stir.Some people's performance was very exaggerated, and they even cried with joy. For many people who have lived in Kaifeng for a long time, this is the return of the "benevolent father". Talent is tough, and it lives up to the name of Tokyo.

Some excessive performances even made Emperor Liu feel a little embarrassed, and even couldn't help guessing whether this was specially arranged by Lu Yin.However, thinking of the gentleman's practical style in the past, he suppressed this speculation, thinking that the people of Tokyo have been longing for the gentleman's kindness for a long time, and they are overwhelmed with excitement.

Feeling the enthusiasm of the people in Tokyo, Emperor Liu even walked out of the luanjia rarely, stood in front of the chariot, and waved to them while enjoying the cheers of the people.

This kind of thing was often done by Emperor Liu in the past, but now no matter how much he focuses on performing arts, it is still so mellow and natural, with a gentle smile on the corner of his mouth, and the effect is naturally excellent. Even in the imperial city, the lively atmosphere in the city is still not there. Fading, it seems that the people of Kaifeng are indeed full of expectations and enthusiasm for Yujia Dongxing.

"Tokyo, I haven't been back for many years. It doesn't look like there are too many changes!" In front of the majestic Kaifeng Imperial City, Emperor Liu got off his car and stood on the Imperial City Square, looking at the magnificent city gates. Send emotion.

Approaching a Coiling Dragon Pillar, Emperor Liu reached out and stroked it gently. The lines on the pillar already showed the vicissitudes of time. Emperor Liu said: "This long pillar is like a forest, and I feel very kind!"

"Tokyo welcomes His Majesty to stay here at any time, and he never slackens in the repair and maintenance of the palace!" Lu Yin specially summoned him to accompany him, and echoed from the side.

Emperor Liu nodded, thought for a while, and seeing all kinds of people in the square, he waved his hands: "Zhao Pu, Lu Yin's attendant, and the rest, each return to his or her own duties, let's settle down!"

"Yes!"

"I won't take the car anymore, let me go and have a look!" Then he waved his hand to refuse Luan's ride, and Emperor Liu took Zhao Pu, Lu Yin and a few entourage guards, walked slowly through the city gate, and walked leisurely.

Apparently, Tokyo has made sufficient preparations for welcoming the driver, and the imperial palace has been renovated, just like when Emperor Liu was still there.

"Those are all lime!" Walking on the imperial road, Emperor Liu looked around, pointing to some traces on the ground and walls, and asked Lu Yin.

Lu Yin said: "Return to Your Majesty, that's right! The epidemic is prevalent in Chan, Pu and other states. Kaifeng is close at hand, so we have to prevent it. Plague, prevent plague."

As he said that, Lu Yin also gave a brief report on the epidemic prevention measures in Kaifeng during this period.All in all, with great fanfare, the effect is remarkable.

"Obviously, the various tasks in Tokyo are still well done!" Emperor Liu smiled and said to Zhao Pu on the other side.

Zhao Pu showed a reserved smile, and echoed: "Mr. Lu is a rare talent in a big man, which is reassuring! During this time, I received reports from all over the world, and many people complained and asked for help. Only Tokyo, not only all things In an orderly manner, it can also provide strong support and cooperate with the DPRK in the fight against the epidemic and disaster relief.”

Zhao Pu's words are also carrying the sedan chair. Where is Tokyo? There are abundant resources here. These responsibilities and obligations must also be borne.

If you do well, you should be rewarded. If you don’t do well, you will be held accountable and severely held accountable.

Naturally, Lu Yin knew it well, and hurriedly said: "Ms. Zhao praised it absurdly. These are all responsibilities that should be fulfilled. The due righteousness is really not enough!"

"Yu Qing, you don't have to be so humble in front of me!" Hearing what he said, Emperor Liu couldn't help laughing, and said affectionately, "For a city as huge as Tokyo, being able to manage it well depends on ability." I heard that some time ago, the public opinion in the city was turbulent, and it was quite uneasy, how is the situation now?"

Hearing this, Lu Yin said: "Your Majesty, the common people are ignorant, and the central plains is plagued by rampant diseases. It is inevitable that they will be uneasy, and some overreactions are also normal. We just need to be persuasive, educate and comfort the people."

"Many officials in the imperial court lack your understanding! Many people encounter things with rough methods. They only use their authority to intimidate and forcefully subdue them, but they don't know how to be considerate and use them flexibly!" Emperor Liu said with emotion, in his words There is no lack of praise: "It's no wonder that when you resigned from Liangzhe, so many people kept you, and even set up a shrine for you!"

"It's all because of the love of the people, I'm really ashamed!" Lu Yin said.

"Haha! I'm humble again"

Zhao Pu followed, listening silently to the intimate conversation between the monarch and his ministers, his face was calm, but he kept observing Lu Yin from the corner of his eye, and there was an imperceptible fear in the depths of his eyes.

I have to think a lot about whether His Majesty will transfer Lu Yin back to the center after this visit to the east.As far as the senior officials of the court were concerned, it was basically a certainty for Lu Yin to pay homage to the chancellor, it was just a matter of time.

And with the passage of time, this sooner or later deadline is getting closer and closer to being broken. You must know that Lu Yin is now the governor of Kaifeng and the left-behind in Tokyo. This is the highest position of real power among the local bureaucrats.Going a step further, only the Zhengshitang has a place.

This point, Zhao Pu knew it well, and he had already prepared it early. With such a person, he was prepared for the separation of powers in the center.But even if the general trend is irreversible, it is inevitable that I will be a little wary in my heart.Especially during the period of partnering with Wang Pu, he was very afraid of the old people around Emperor Liu.

There is one thing to say, no matter in terms of background or qualifications, Lu Yin is much higher and deeper than Zhao Pu.At the beginning, if Lu Yin hadn't been delayed for a while because of his father's funeral, now he is the Prime Minister and in charge of state affairs, I am afraid that it would have been Lu Xianggong long ago.

Of course, it is not that there is nothing in common between the two, that is, they both belong to "halfway" monkhood, and both rely on their existing reputations to be discovered and reused by Emperor Liu.

During the conversation between Emperor Liu and Lu Yin, Zhao Pu on the side was already thinking about how to get along with Lu Yin when he became prime minister.
(End of this chapter)