No one had ever imagined that the heavy snow would last for three days, with the north wind howling and the snow on the ground three feet thick.
Outside the city of Bianliang, many sheds that could barely shelter from the wind and rain were collapsed by the heavy snow. In addition, the refugees were already short of food and clothing, and many people were afraid that they would not be able to survive this cold winter.
Public resentment suddenly boiled over!
At this moment, the pro-war people such as Yuwen Xuzhong, Zongze, and Li Gang were also panicked, as they seemed to have caused trouble for His Majesty.
He had just created a wave of momentum among the people, saying that God had sent down a heavy snowfall to block the Jin army in order to ensure long-term peace and stability for His Majesty; but the snow turned out to be a disaster, and it was unclear what would happen to the Jin army. Instead, the refugees who had fled south from the city to avoid the Jin army became the first victims, and public resentment was boiling.
Now, if you say that the snow has nothing to do with Your Majesty, it may not be enough to appease the people.
Well, I'd better go to the palace and apologize.
Outside the Funing Palace, Wang Huaiji was on duty again today.
From a distance he saw Li Gang, Zong Ze and Yuwen Xuzhong, all of whom had frowns on their faces and were walking quickly towards him, and he shuddered in his heart.
Could something big have happened again?
"Eunuch Wang, please inform His Majesty that Zong Ze, Yuwen Xu Zhong, and Li Gang wish to see you regarding important matters."
"Old Marshal, Grand Secretary, and Guardian, please follow me. I will take you to see His Majesty."
Wang Huaiji led the way directly, and each step he took was three feet long. Yuwen Xuzhong behind him almost couldn't keep up. He was an incompetent civil servant.
The eunuchs from the Eastern Palace are so fierce.
"Your Majesty, I am guilty. Please punish me!"
As soon as they entered the meeting room of Funing Palace and saw His Majesty sitting behind the desk, the three of them knelt on the ground with a thud.
Zhao Huan was also stunned. Zong Ze and Li Gang were both famous loyal ministers in history. It was the Zhao emperor who had always wronged them and exiled them here and there.
How could they take the initiative to plead guilty?
"My three beloved ministers are my right-hand men and are deeply loyal to the court. I wonder what has happened that has you come here to apologize?"
Zhao Huan quickly stood up from behind his desk and helped the three of them to their feet. He was one of the ten outstanding young people of Yanjing City in the 21st century. He was born under the red flag and raised in a spring breeze. He didn't like kneeling and bowing.
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty."
"Well, I sent people to spread heavy snow in the city without your Majesty's consent because God blesses your Majesty. I originally wanted to unite the people and build momentum for the anti-Jin resistance. I didn't expect the heavy snow to become a disaster, which in turn affected your Majesty's prestige. I am willing to accept the punishment."
Zong Ze recounted the whole story, his weather-beaten face full of embarrassment and regret.
"Your Majesty, the idea was mine. The Grand Marshal only arranged some people. Please punish me."
The same goes for Yuwen Xu Zhong. It was my idea to let the old marshal take the blame. Am I still a human being?
"Um...it wasn't my idea, nor was it me who sent the people out. But I didn't object, so I'm also guilty."
Li Gang thought hard and realized that he was neither the person directly responsible nor the one who made the suggestion, so he simply stiffened his neck and apologized directly.
"Hey, you three really scared me. I thought something big had happened."
Zhao Huan waved his hand and said calmly, "It's snowing, my mother is getting married, who can stop that? Your intentions are good, at most you just did something wrong with good intentions."
"On the contrary, your qualities of reporting immediately and taking responsibility are worthy of my praise. If all the civil and military officials in the court were as dedicated as you, I wouldn't have to work so hard."
"We are unworthy of this."
After hearing what Your Majesty said, the three of them were deeply shocked. Your Majesty has the bearing and mind of a wise ruler!
"Get up! Stop kneeling! This isn't a difficult matter!"
"Just now, the Grand Tutor has set up fifty stalls outside Bianliang City, providing food, clothing, and porridge to the refugees. Several mansions in the city have also been cleared out. I think it should be no problem to accommodate over ten thousand people."
Grand Tutor? Giving away porridge to the common people? Cleaning up the mansion?
"Your Majesty, are you kidding? Cai Jing is lucky enough not to oppress the common people. He's so kind."
The three of them all looked incredulous. This was even more bizarre than hearing a monk combing his hair, a sow climbing a tree, or a rooster laying eggs.
Zhao Huan chuckled softly and said, "Don't always look at people with old eyes. As the saying goes, when a man is about to die, his words are good. Money is something you can't bring with you when you are born and you can't take with you when you die. The Grand Master has realized this."
“…………”
I see. The point of this sentence is that a person is about to die.
"You've come just in time. I was just about to ask, what are your thoughts on resisting the Jin?"
Li Gang reported to Zhao Huan the strategy that everyone had discussed in Marshal Zong Ze's residence three days ago, and then solemnly assured him that he was 60% sure of defending Tokyo.
"Sixty percent? That's a bit low!"
In his previous life, Zhao Huan knew a guy named Li Changshou. His catchphrase was - the chance of surviving the tribulation this time is only 98%. What's the difference between this and committing suicide?
"Your Majesty, the Jin Kingdom is coming with such force this time, and that bastard Pharmacist Guo is familiar with the entire defense zone in northern Bianliang. We have very little time left for Tokyo."
"Zhong Shidao, Zhang Shuye, Wu Jie, Han Shizhong and others were marginalized by Tong Guan. Some were dismissed from office, some were exiled. For a time, there was no one available at court."
"Alas, even the best cook cannot cook without rice. This time, I have indeed put you in a difficult position. However, I also have three strategies to save the country, which may increase the chances of victory by 20%. Please help me consult with them and see if they are feasible."
"Little King, bring me the map."
"Old Marshal, come and see."
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