Empress: Your Majesty, please respect yourself, I don't want to be promoted

"Your Majesty, I believe that although Xiao Shangshu is in a high position, he is too kind and pure. Although this is a rare and valuable feature of Mr. Xiao, but as the saying goes, 'kindness does not control soldiers, righteousness does not control wealth', so Xiao Shangshu does not It is not enough to restrain those arrogant soldiers, and they will never be convinced by Xiao Shangshu."

"Even if they don't dare to disobey the military order, they will obey and disobey, and greatly discount Xiao Shangshu's order. If they are perfunctory in the matter of water control, and refuse to do their best, and work together with Xiao Shangshu to control the flood, I am afraid that the investment in water control this time will be more serious. Too much, but the effect is very small, and the consequences are unpredictable."

Hearing this, Xiao Yun's eyes flickered inexplicably.

She turned her head and looked at Lu Chen with a strange look in her eyes.

Jiang Chengwan frowned for some reason.

She glanced at Xiao Yun first, and then asked softly: "Does Lu Qing think that Xiao Aiqing is not suitable to be the chief officer to quell the flood?"

"No, Your Majesty, you have misunderstood."

Lu Chen shook his head, and said slowly: "Xiao Shangshu has worked in the Ministry of Industry for many years, and has personally presided over the experience of water control several times. Whether it is knowledge, qualifications, ability, character, or popularity, all aspects are important. Impeccable, definitely the best person to preside over the management of the Qingjiang flood.”

Hearing what he said, Jiang Chengwan continued to ask: "Then Lu Qing, what did you mean just now..."

The others also looked at Lu Chen curiously.

Since you all said that Xiao Yun is the most suitable chief officer to quell the flood, why did you still say those nonsense in the first place?

Lu Chen didn't hold back, and said bluntly: "I just feel that the Qingjiang flood is special this time, because considering that the people in the two states are already overwhelmed, instead of conscripting labor labor as before, they directly mobilized the guards of the two states to prevent floods and fight disasters. And Xiao Shangshu needs to deal with the flood with all his strength, and he has no time to take into account whether the Qingning Army is obedient and violating, and other issues that are very likely to affect the major events of flood control."

"That's why I believe that the court needs to send another deputy who can solve these problems for Xiao Shangshu, so that Xiao Shangshu can devote himself to quelling the flood."

Hearing this, Jiang Chengwan immediately understood.

But Wang Gan said with an expression of displeasure.

"Lu Chen, don't bully people too much!"

Lu Chen's words were undoubtedly a "slap" slap in the face in front of everyone. As a generation of famous generals who once roamed the battlefield, how could he bear it?

The military officers who had a good relationship with Wang Gan on weekdays all glared at Lu Chen.

Seeing how eager they were to fly over and kill him immediately, Lu Chen was not only not afraid, but was happy in his heart.

Pressing the joy in his heart, Lu Chen said with a look of disdain:

"You live in a temple but you have no people in your heart. If you are such an ungrateful person, what if I bully you?"

There was a hint of arrogance in the words.

"you!"

Wang Gan has yet to say more.

However, in the next second, a majestic force swept over again.

His face froze for a moment, and he swallowed back the words he was about to say.

"Lu Qing is right."

Jiang Chengwan's voice sounded again in the hall.

"Besides, since Lu Qing said so, there must be someone in mind, so I ask Lu Qing to speak."

Hearing this, all the courtiers immediately became tense.

But don't be the official!

You must know that a considerable part of the upper reaches of the Qingjiang River is filled with extremely rich various auras, so the weather there is always changing.

One moment it was cloudless and sunny, the next moment it might be full of dark clouds, and in an instant there would be thunderstorms pouring down, and it might even last for a month.

Then there was another half month of scorching sun, which directly dried up all the rainwater that fell before, turning a large area into a big steamer like a burning hell.

Whoever wants to go to such a ghostly place, they will definitely not go anyway.

And I have to deal with those vulgar Qiu Ba...

Wouldn't it be nice to stay in Luojing and enjoy tea and practice Taoism leisurely?

However, they thought too much.

Lu Chen had no intention of giving up this chance to attract the hatred of generals and dissatisfaction with him to others.

"Back to Your Majesty."

He cupped his hands towards the empress, and then said with a serious face: "I do have someone in mind, but this person is not someone else, but myself."

"Um?"

Jiang Chengwan was startled.

"You want to go to the upper reaches of the Qingjiang River with Xiao Aiqing to calm the flood?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Lu Chen nodded without hesitation, and then went on to explain the reason for his request: "Since I became an official and took up the post of engineering department, I have often worked with Xiao Shangshu. I have always been in business, and will never bend the law for personal gain for any reason, and will never disturb Xiao Shangshu with any trivial matters, so that Xiao Shangshu can concentrate on quelling the flood without distraction."

Having said that, he bowed again, and said with a very serious face:

"I hope His Majesty will grant you."

After being confirmed, Jiang Chengwan immediately frowned.

This time, she didn't exactly follow Lu Chen's performance like the previous few times, but frowned and said:

"Lu Qing, as far as I know, the weather in the upper reaches of the Qingjiang River is bad and unpredictable. It is not necessary for you to do it, there are still many capable ministers in the court, I think it is more appropriate to let them do it."

As soon as the empress finished speaking, some courtiers wanted to cry.

Your Majesty, isn't that what you usually say?

Is it only at this time that we will be worthy ministers in your eyes?

And you promised Lu Chen so readily before, why are you so indecisive when Lu Chen really needs to take risks for the country?

He, Lu Chen, doesn't adapt to the environment of that ghost place, can others adapt?

It would be dangerous for him to go, could it be safe for others to go?

Who doesn't have two eyes and one mouth?

Let whoever proposes go? !

As for the empress' kind reminder, Lu Chen didn't appreciate it at all.

"As an official, how can you cherish your life when you have a heavy responsibility?"

He clenched the fluorene board tightly in his hand, and said firmly: "I am a humble minister, and I have been favored by His Majesty. It has been more than two months since I took up the post in the engineering department, but I have made no achievements in my duties. I have not made an inch of merit. Now It is the time when I will repay Your Majesty's kindness, repay the people's kindness of support, and do my part for the Great Xia, how can I miss it?"

Speaking of this, he suddenly bowed heavily to the empress, and then solemnly said: "This humble minister is not a person who is content to be mediocre, but also has an ambition to make a living for the people, and I hope His Majesty will make it happen!"

Hearing this and feeling the determination in Lu Chen's words, the Empress was finally moved.

She knew that Lu Chen had already made up his mind, and if he was obstructed forcibly, it would make him very sad.

So after a little hesitation, she finally stood up from the dragon chair and waved her hands.

Ah ah ah ah ah! ! Calvin! My brain is going to explode! ! !

Fight! !

Staying up late tonight to catch up on the manuscript, no matter what, I have to pay back the previous debt! ! !