Chapter 53 Section VIII

When Shi Yue returned home exhausted, Pan Zhaolin was running around in a hurry, seeing him coming back, he hurriedly said: "The envoy has come four times, the emperor hastily summoned the young master to enter the palace." Shi Yue frowned and asked, "What happened?" "The big river is about to burst!" Pan Zhaolin said anxiously. As soon as Shi Yue heard that something serious had happened, he quickly called his horse and rushed to the imperial city.When they arrived at the Zizheng Hall, Zhao Xu was discussing anxiously with the ministers, while Wang Anshi was comforting Zhao Xu: "As long as the embankment of Cao Village is not resolved, the capital will not be in danger, and the emperor need not worry."

Wen Yanbo also said: "Your Majesty, please go back to the palace to appease the two empress dowagers first. For this kind of thing, a courtier would rather die than put Kaifeng City in danger." Shi Yue heard that the embankment in Cao Village hadn't broken yet, so he felt a little relieved. Since autumn, the embankment first burst in Yongji area, flooding several counties, and then the two Zhejiang floods. Fortunately, the imperial court has always attached importance to water conservancy, and Wang Anshi also has farmland. Water Conservancy Law, so the disaster can still be under control.At this time, Cao Village was located on a levee along the river in Chanzhou. Chanzhou can be said to be the front line of Kaifeng Prefecture.

But I heard Feng Jing say: "The urgent report from Cao Village happened the day before yesterday. Zhen Ningqian was sentenced to protect the embankment in Xiaowu Village, hundreds of miles away. I'm afraid I can't preside over the overall situation in person. The emergency report document was sent by Liu Huan, the governor of the state. He Said that he had disregarded the prohibition and personally led the soldiers to block the embankment, and asked for punishment." Wang Anshi waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "At this time, there is no way to deal with punishment or not, and we must follow the power. The most urgent thing is to dispatch soldiers to fight the flood, and to send meteors to report. In case of emergency, please The emperor and the empress dowagers of the two palaces boarded the dragon boat to avoid the flood, and my generation and the soldiers and civilians of Kaifeng went up to the city wall, vowing to keep the capital safe."

At this time, everyone stopped arguing with Wang Anshi, and Qi claimed it was.Shi Yue suddenly turned pale, bit his lips and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to go to Cao Village in person." "Qing knows how to control water?" Zhao Xu was overjoyed. "I don't know water control, but I know a thing or two about flood control. Cheng Hao was originally the judge of Zhenning, and Shen Kuo is proficient in water conservancy. With the help of two people, everything can be done." Zhao Xu was about to agree, but Wang Yu said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Shi's heart is commendable, but I don't think it is necessary. The forbidden army has been mobilized urgently. If the embankment of Cao Village is not resolved, the forbidden army will be able to resist; Sir Shi sent his death for nothing. May Your Majesty cherish talents for the sake of the world." Shi Yue knew that what he said sounded good, but in fact he just didn't want to make meritorious deeds by himself, so he couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart.How did Wang Yu know that he invited Ying to go to Cao Village entirely out of guilt.Shi Yue, who is fairly familiar with Cheng Hao's life, heard the terms "Cao Village", "Xiaowu Village" and "Zhenning Qianpan", and the things that were originally dimly remembered immediately became clear-in history, Xining four years It was entirely because of Cheng Hao's power that the flood was turned from danger to safety.At that time, Cheng Hao heard that Cao Village was in danger, and Qingqi rushed from Wu Village to Cao Village overnight to take charge of the overall situation. In spite of the ban, he and Liu Huan mobilized the Xiang army without authorization.At this time, Shi Yue had already transferred Cheng Hao to Baishuitan and broke the track of history with his own hands. If there was a mistake in this place, whether Kaifeng City Security would survive would be the second priority.At this time, he was not in the mood to argue with Wang Yu, but just looked at the emperor eagerly.

Zhao Xu thought about it, and finally felt that what Wang Yu said was reasonable: "You don't have to go, I will study with me in the next few days." Shi Yue thought for a while, but he had no choice but to ask: "Your Majesty, Shen Kuo is quite proficient in water conservancy, can you let him assist in the flood control of Kaifeng Mansion?" "Ready to play." "In addition, my lords, please remember not to disclose the emergency of Cao Village. All the government offices will work as usual. If people's hearts are fluctuating, it will be difficult to handle." Shi Yue reminded.

Wang Anshi and Feng Jing cast admiring glances at Shi Yue together.Wang Anshi looked around the hall and shouted sharply: "Officials who dare to let their family members pack up their belongings and take refuge will be regarded as surrendering to the enemy; those who spread rumors, regardless of their official positions, will be regarded as rebels." Han Wei of Kaifeng Mansion had already been there, and said loudly at this time: "Please rest assured, the emperor, I can keep Kaifeng Mansion as usual." As soon as he returned home, he immediately ordered his family to rearrange the things.

From this day into the night, the weather finally cleared up for a day, and it started to rain again, and it became more and more urgent, which made people worry more and more.In the past few days, Zhongshu Province had a prime minister on duty all night long. The emperor was startled three times a night. When the news of Hunzhou's embankment breach reached the capital, it was even more frightening. However, it is quite ironic that in the past few days, the officials of Song Dynasty have rarely worked together. The flood finally failed to break down the embankment of Cao Village, and the emperors and ministers of the Song Dynasty breathed a sigh of relief, but Shi Yue's peaceful life until September disappeared completely with the flood.