"Your Majesty, I think that although Xiao Shangshu is in a high position, he is too kind and kind. Although this is a commendable thing about Master Xiao, as the saying goes, 'kindness does not control soldiers, and righteousness does not control wealth', so Xiao Shangshu and It is not enough to restrain those arrogant and powerful generals, and they will never be convinced by Xiao Shangshu."
"Even if they dare not disobey military orders, they will defy the orders of Xiao Shangshu and greatly discount them. If they are perfunctory about water control and refuse to do their best and work together with Xiao Shangshu to control floods, I am afraid that the investment in water control this time will not be enough. Too many, but with little effect and unpredictable consequences.”
Hearing this, Xiao Yun's eyes twitched inexplicably.
She turned around 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 Xiao Aiqing is not suitable to be the chief officer to quell the flood this time?"
"No, Your Majesty, you misunderstood."
Lu Chen shook his head and said slowly: "Xiao Shangshu has served in the Ministry of Industry for many years, and has personally presided over water control several times. Whether it is knowledge, qualifications, ability, character, or popularity, he is excellent in all aspects. He is impeccable and is definitely the best candidate to preside over the Qingjiang flood management."
Hearing what he said, Jiang Chengwan then asked: "So, Lu Qing, what did you mean just now..."
Others also looked at Lu Chen curiously.
Since you all said that Xiao Yun is the most suitable officer to quell the flood, why did you still say those nonsense in the first place?
Lu Chen didn't sell it, and said bluntly: "Wei Chen just thinks that the Qingjiang flood this time is special. Considering that the people in the two states are already overwhelmed, they will not conscript labor like before, but directly mobilize the guards of the two states to prevent floods and disasters. And Xiao Shangshu needs to go all out to deal with the flood, and has no time to take into account whether the Qingning Army is acting in a treacherous and treacherous manner and other issues that are very likely to affect flood control."
"So Wei Chen believes that the court needs to send an additional deputy who can solve these problems for Xiao Shangshu, so that Xiao Shangshu can devote himself to quelling the flood."
Hearing this, Jiang Chengwan suddenly understood.
Wang Qian, on the other hand, said with an angry expression.
"Lu Chen, don't bully others too much!"
Lu Chen's words undoubtedly slapped him in the face in front of everyone. As a famous general who once dominated the battlefield, how could he endure it?
The military attachés who usually had a good relationship with Wang Qian all looked at Lu Chen angrily.
Seeing them looking like they were eager to pounce on him and kill him, Lu Chen was not only not afraid, but also felt happy in his heart.
After suppressing the joy in his heart, Lu Chen said with disdain:
"You live in a temple but don't care about the people. You are such an ungrateful person. So what if I bully you?"
There was a hint of arrogance in his words.
"伱!"
Wang Qian still needs to talk about it.
However, the next second, a majestic force swept through again.
His expression suddenly froze and he swallowed back what he was planning to say.
"Lu Qing's words make sense."
Jiang Chengwan's voice sounded in the hall again.
"And since Lu Qing said this, he must have a candidate in mind, so I would like to ask Lu Qing to speak."
Upon hearing this, all the courtiers immediately tightened their expressions.
But don’t be me!
You must know that a considerable part of the upper reaches of the Qingjiang River is filled with extremely rich spiritual energy, so the weather there is always changing.
One moment it was a cloudless sunny day, the next moment there might be dark clouds, and in the blink of an eye there would be thunder and rain pouring down, and it might last for a month at a time.
Then came the scorching sun that lasted for half a month, directly drying up all the rain that had fallen before, turning a large area into a big steamer like a scorching hell.
Whoever wants to go to this kind of ghost place, they will definitely not go anyway.
And he also has to deal with those vulgar Qiu Ba...
Wouldn’t it be nice to stay in Luojing and relax, sip tea and practice Taoism?
However, they thought too much.
Lu Chen had no intention of giving up this opportunity to others, which had a great chance of attracting the hatred of the military commanders and making the wealthy families dissatisfied with him.
"Return to Your Majesty."
He cupped his hands towards the empress, and then said with a serious face: "Weichen does have someone in mind, but this person is not someone else, but Weichen himself."
"Um?"
Jiang Chengwan was stunned.
"Do you want to go to the upper reaches of Qingjiang River with Xiao Aiqing to quell the flood?"
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Lu Chen nodded without hesitation, and then went on to tell the reason for his request: "Wei Chen has often worked with Xiao Shangshu since he became an official and took up the post of Minister of Engineering. We have a tacit understanding with each other, and Wei Chen I always handle official business and will never bend the law for any reason, and I will not let any trivial matters bother Shangshu Xiao, so that Shangshu Xiao can concentrate all his energy on quelling the flood."
Having said this, he bowed again and said with a very serious expression:
"I hope your Majesty will give me permission."
After receiving the confirmation, Jiang Chengwan immediately frowned.
This time, she did not follow Lu Chen's playing as neatly as she did several times before. Instead, she frowned and said:
"Lu Qing, as far as I know, the weather in the upper reaches of the Qingjiang River is bad and the yin and yang are unpredictable. It is very difficult to adapt to it. Although you are talented and knowledgeable, Lu Qing, your cultivation is still shallow after all, and you lack the experience to deal with such a situation. This matter is also It doesn’t have to be done by you, there are many capable ministers in the court, I think it’s more appropriate to let them do it.”
As soon as the empress finished speaking, some of the courtiers wanted to cry.
Your Majesty, is this not what you usually say?
Is it only at this time that we will be worthy ministers in your eyes?
Moreover, you agreed so readily to Lu Chen's memorial before. Why were you so hesitant when it came time to really need Lu Chen to take risks for the country?
He, Lu Chen, couldn't adapt to the environment of that hellish place. Could it be that others could adapt?
It would be dangerous for him to go, so would it be safe for others to go?
Who doesn’t have two eyes and one mouth?
Whoever proposes it should be allowed to go? !
However, Lu Chen did not appreciate the empress's kind reminder at all.
"As an official, how can you cherish your life when you are facing a heavy responsibility?"
He clenched the fluorene board in his hand and said firmly: "I am a humble minister, but I have been favored by His Majesty. It has been more than two months since I took up the post of Engineering Department, but I have not made any achievements in my responsibilities and have not made any merit. Now, It is the time for me to repay His Majesty's kindness in knowing you, to repay the kindness of the people to support me, and to do my little bit for Daxia. How can I miss it?"
Having said this, he suddenly bowed to the empress, and then solemnly said: "I am not a mediocre person, but I also have an ambition to live for the people. I hope your majesty will fulfill it!"
After 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 she was forcibly blocked, it would probably make him very sad.
So after a little hesitation, she finally stood up from the dragon chair and waved her hand.
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Ah ah ah ah ah! ! Kavin! My brain is going to explode! ! !
Fight! !
I stayed up late tonight to catch up on the manuscript, and I have to pay off the previous debt no matter what! ! !
