Datang: Integrate three times the combat power of Lv Bu at the beginning

But Duan Lun knew that Li Shimin talked about affection, but Li Chengqian didn't talk about affection at all.

Let alone a distant cousin, it is estimated that even if his own brother made such a big mistake, he would have to deal with it according to the law.

Duan Lun stepped forward and cupped his hands and said, "His Royal Highness, Li Liancheng has left his post without permission. As the Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, I am responsible for ineffective supervision. Please punish him."

Li Chengqian said coldly: "Li Liancheng has neglected his duty, Lord Duan is indeed responsible for it, but considering the urgency of the situation, I will give you a chance to take the blame and make meritorious service."

"If there are any mistakes in this flood control work, I will definitely not forgive you."

Duan Lun hurriedly responded, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness."

Chapter 489 Out of the City

Li Chengqian continued to ask: "Master Duan, where is the focus of flood control next?"

Duan Lun hastily responded, "In Weishui."

"The eight waters in Chang'an City, the Weishui River is the closest river to Chang'an City, and it is also the widest river in the eight waters."

"Except for Weishui and Jingshui, the diversion canals of the other six rivers are sufficient to cope with this heavy rain."

"Okay." Li Chengqian glanced at the flood control map around Chang'an City, "Now immediately transfer the flood control command center to the hills three miles away from the Weishui River. I want to go to the Weishui River to check it myself."

"Ah?" Hearing this, Duan Lun was really taken aback. He thought that Li Chengqian was here to supervise the work, but he didn't expect to go out of the city to visit the scene in person.

"His Royal Highness, if the rain doesn't stop today, the river will be dangerous once it overflows the river bed. How can you risk yourself? Move the command center to the bank of the Weishui River to do so, but you can't go."

"Can you go?" Li Chengqian said indifferently: "Everyone in the Ministry of Industry can go, but I can't go?"

"Your Highness, you are the crown prince, how can they compare with you."

"Lord Duan, carry out the order, I have made up my mind, don't waste any more time."

Duan Lun had no choice but to agree.

lean less...

A group of people from the Ministry of Industry began to move to the Weishui River.

Just as Li Chengqian was about to go out, Li Tai and Li Ke broke in suddenly.

Li Chengqian asked suspiciously: "What are you two doing here?"

Li Tai cried, "Brother Huang, Father...Father asked us to follow you out of the city to dig mud."

Li Chengqian knew what was going on as soon as he heard it, and he didn't have time to talk to the two of them at this time, so he said in a deep voice, "Let's go, let's go to Weishui."

After rushing into the rain curtain, the sky is still thundering and lightning, the rainstorm has no sign of stopping, and the water in Chang'an City is getting deeper and deeper.

The Patrol Battalion and the Left and Right Armed Forces are actively draining the city.

Some backbones of the court couldn't sit still anymore, and ran to the Ganlu Hall to discuss countermeasures with Li Shimin.

However, there are also some who run outside the city.

At the north city gate, Li Chengqian happened to meet Yu Chigong, Cheng Yaojin and Qin Shubao, who also led dozens of servants.

"His Royal Highness, King Wei, King Wu, are you going out of the city too?" Cheng Yaojin asked Li Chengqian, Li Tai and Li Ke, looking at Li Chengqian, who was wearing a rain cape.

Li Chengqian replied: "Yes, the rain is too heavy tonight, I am worried, and I am leading the Ministry of Industry to the Weishui River."

Yu Chigong interrupted: "Your Highness, let's go together. The three of us are going to lead our family to Weishui to see if there is anything we can do to help."

Li Chengqian asked suspiciously: "Don't you need to be in command in the army?"

In this situation, all the armies around Chang'an City have to join the army of flood control and emergency rescue.

"No need." Cheng Yaojin waved his hands again and again, "It's enough for them to control the flood in the city. Our tasks are not outside the city, but if there is a flood, the outside of the city will definitely bear the brunt. We are worried about the people around the Weishui River, so we want to Order the servants to leave the city."

True benevolence and righteousness can only be truly manifested at this moment.

Li Chengqian could tell that the three of them definitely did not follow suit. According to the status of the three of them, there was no need to come to the scene in person.

And the task they lead is in the city, which is the easiest.

Li Chengqian replied: "The three generals will go with us."

"It's Your Highness."

Immediately after...

The three joined Li Chengqian's team.

It was not unusual to see the three of Li Chengqian. After all, Li Chengqian had to do everything himself, took the lead, and cared about the common people. They had long been used to it.

But it is really rare to see Li Tai and Li Ke accompanying them.

Chang'an City...

Ganlu Hall...

Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng and other civil officials all gathered around Li Shimin.

It's raining heavily tonight, they won't be able to sleep at this moment, tonight will definitely be a sleepless night, they have to accompany Li Shimin to make suggestions and deal with all possible crises.

Wei Zheng stepped forward and asked, "Your Majesty, just now when I entered the palace, I saw all the people from the Ministry of Industry running out of the palace in a hurry. Is there any emergency?"

Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "That was Chengqian's idea. He asked Duan Lun to move the flood control command center to the Weishui River, and he followed suit."

When it comes to big children, Li Shimin seldom has a sullen face.

Wei Zheng said in surprise, "His Royal Highness has also gone."

There is quite a bit of appreciation in the words.

Liu Renyuan answered in a hurry, "Your Majesty Wei doesn't know something. His Highness the Crown Prince went to the Ministry of Industry an hour ago, and realized the seriousness of the rainstorm almost at the same time as His Majesty."

Although Li Shimin and Liu Renyuan were not in the Ministry of Industry, they knew every move there.

This is also the reason why Li Shimin was angry.

"Hehe..." Fang Xuanling said with a smile, "His Royal Highness is resourceful, cunning and quick-witted. His Highness is truly a blessing to the people of Hong District."

at the same time.

The latest news reached the palace, and Liu Renyuan stepped forward to report, "Your Majesty, there is news from Heixuanwei that Li Liancheng has been found out about his concubine leaving his post without authorization, and it is true."

boom!

"You bastard, you bastard!" Li Shimin smashed the cup in his hand to pieces, "Good Li Liancheng, I wasted all my painstaking efforts. You actually put the lives of tens of thousands of people in Chang'an City at risk because of taking concubines. If you don't kill you, you don't know how to write the word dead."

The surrounding princes were taken aback by Li Shimin's move.

But they do know that Li Liancheng is a man. The Minister of the Ministry of Industry, who was newly promoted today, was single-handedly promoted by Li Shimin.

But Li Shimin has a preference for him, why did he get so angry today.

Li Shimin exhaled, and said in a deep voice: "Liu Renyuan, please tell the whole story to all the lovers."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Liu Renyuan stepped forward and cupped his hands, "My lords, it's like this..."

He told everyone the ins and outs of the matter.

It's okay if you don't say it, after you say it, these people will raise their knives to kill Li Liancheng.

Now is the rising water month, and the importance of rising officials during this period is self-evident.

According to common sense, during the period of tenure, the guarding officials cannot leave the guarding department, unless they are going to inspect the river.

Li Liancheng was lucky, he not only neglected his duty, but also ran back to the city to take a concubine, I really don't know how to spell dead.

Liu Renyuan persuaded: "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry. His Royal Highness has transferred the White Robe Army, the Shenwei Army and the Modao Army to the banks of the Weishui River to assist the officials of the Ministry of Industry to transfer the people within the flood area."

"Transfer the people?" Du Ruhui continued: "Has the emergency refuge area been established? Are the supplies complete? Transferring the people is a big deal."

"Lord Du, don't worry." Liu Renyuan said firmly: "The emergency shelter is under construction, and it will be completed in another hour, and all the supplies have been shipped out of the city."

Chapter 490

Hearing this, Du Ruhui frowned slightly, "Since when did the Ministry of Industry become so efficient?"

He was very puzzled.

Since the Ministry of Industry was so well prepared, why did Li Shilang, an official who kept the promotion, leave his post because of taking a concubine?

"Hmph..." Li Shimin snorted coldly, "Do you think these errands are all done by the Ministry of Industry? Do they have such brains, do they have such foresight?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone understood.

Liu Renyuan echoed, "Part of it was allocated by His Royal Highness from Mozong and Luban Pavilion. They have more wood and tarpaulins than those stored by the Ministry of Industry, and the craftsmen's camping efficiency is better."

"There are also supplies, most of which were allocated from the treasury of Qinghuo Trading Company. Even the White Robe Army, the Shenwei Army and the Modao Army were dispatched to the banks of the Weishui River by His Royal Highness to help dredge the river and evacuate the people."

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has exhausted his mind to deal with the possible flood."

As Liu Renyuan spoke, his words were full of admiration.

Li Shimin's mood eased only when Li Chengqian was mentioned.

"His Royal Highness, you are really a model of the Tang Dynasty. Even us old guys are not as thoughtful as His Royal Highness thinks. I didn't expect that in this short hour, when we just started to react, His Royal Highness has already started to do it. So many things."

"What does it mean to plan for a rainy day, what does it mean to have a vision, it is really vividly displayed in His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Du Ruhui boasted of Li Chengqian without hesitation.

He didn't mean to flatter Li Chengqian on purpose, every sentence came from the heart.

Fang Xuanling responded, "With His Highness the Crown Prince watching over this mess, we old fellows are hiding here with Your Majesty."

They knew that if Li Chengqian intervened, they would not have a chance to perform.

Fang Xuanling continued: "However, the rain this year is too fast and heavy. Your Majesty even has such a large amount of rainfall in the pass. The old minister suggests that the Jiangnan region should make early plans, and don't wait for the flood to come. measure."

Li Shimin stood up, looked at the rain outside the door in the dark night, and said in a deep voice: "Xuan Ling's words are reasonable, and now this is the biggest thing for my Tang Dynasty."

"Hey, I don't know how many villages and towns people will suffer, how many good fields will be destroyed, and how many roads will be washed away."

There is a bit of melancholy in the words.

Du Ruhui stepped forward to persuade him: "Your Majesty, don't worry. Our Tang Dynasty is not what it used to be. Even in the face of such a natural disaster, we will definitely be able to get through it safely. We should now focus on the post-disaster reconstruction work in the affected areas."

"Only if the people affected by the disaster have enough to eat and live warmly, and the imperial court invests in repairing the villages and towns for them, can the people's hearts be stabilized."

In times of disaster, the people's hearts must be stabilized first. If the people's hearts are not stable, class conflicts and riots will occur.

"Master Du is right." Wei Zheng stepped forward and said, "In fact, disasters do not necessarily cause riots. The riots are all caused by corrupt officials."

"They filled their pockets, deceived the upper and lower, greedy all the life-saving money and food of the victims, and strangled the rebellious people as mobs. Afterwards, they asked the imperial court for credit, saying that they killed how many thieves who resisted the imperial court. .”

"This kind of thing must never happen in my Tang land."

In ancient times, there were not a few people who made a lot of money in disasters, and even better inspectors colluded with local officials to greedy money and food for disaster relief.

When encountering natural disasters, they are not angry, but secretly happy, rushing to go to the disaster relief, as if this matter is a sweet potato, a cash cow.

Among these people, there are many royal family members who face the humerus.

"Wei Zheng, Keming."

"Wei Chen is here."

"After the heavy rain in the pass stops, the two of you will go to the south of the Yangtze River for me to see if the flood control work in various places is in place. Any officials who are slack will be severely punished."

"The minister leads the order."

……

The northern suburb of Chang'an City.

Weishui River.

Regardless of everyone's obstruction, Li Chengqian braved the wind and rain and rushed to the front line.

The raging rain, like a flock of frightened wild horses, galloped from the plain to the Weishui River. It was unstoppable. The rain was mixed with broken branches and stones, rushing down from the embankment and rushing into the already turbulent Weishui River. While the rumbling sound slapped the shore, it also shook the hearts of everyone on the embankment.

Li Chengqian stood on the embankment for a quarter of an hour, and the water level in the Weishui River increased rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Duan Lun said: "His Royal Highness, the mouths of Guangtong Canal and Longshou Canal have been opened, but according to the current rainfall, these two diversion canals are completely insufficient."

"If the heavy rain does not stop in another hour, the Weishui, Jinghe and surrounding canals will overflow the embankments, and Chang'an City will be in danger."

The Wei River and the Jing River are the two longest and widest rivers in the eight waters of Chang'an, and they are in the north of Chang'an City.

If a flood breaks out, Chang'an City will bear the brunt.