"The decree not to block traffic on Hedong Road was issued by the Zhongshu Province. As a Zhongshu Ling, I cannot absolve myself of the blame."
Xue Ji took a deep breath and said, "I will bear all the responsibilities arising from the failure to contain the epidemic in time."
"Xue Xiang's words are wrong."
The servant Zhongfang Lu shook his head and said: "Menxia Sheng and Zhongshu Sheng are in charge of secret affairs and discuss state affairs together. The decision to suspend the decision to block traffic on Hedong Road is also due to Menxia Sheng."
hehe.
Li Ang laughed angrily when he heard the words from the nearby insect.
If the responsibility for an accident is borne by one person, it can indeed be said that he must bear the blame.
But if a large group of people bear the responsibility for an accident, it means that the law does not hold everyone accountable.
The relationship between Dongfang Lu and Xue Ji is not much better.
More than twenty years ago, Si Tianjian claimed to have observed an abnormal star phenomenon with black clouds covering the stars, and speculated that one day in the future, the Yu State would face a situation where foreign relatives would interfere in the government.
At that time, Queen Xue was just pregnant, and Xue Ji was also serving as the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, and was only one step away from the final position of prime minister.
Because of this rumor, Xue Ji had to resign and go home to work in order to protect his sister.
Fortunately, Queen Xue gave birth to a prince not long after, and her relationship with the emperor was still harmonious, and the Xue family was safe and sound. Xue Ji wanted to become an official again and try his best to become the prime minister.
However, he was rejected several times by Dongfang Lu, who was the censor at the time.
The two have developed a feud and rarely meet in private except for official business.
Even on the streets of Chang'an, if you encounter someone riding a carriage, you will order the carriage to turn around and drive away.
It's hard to tell how much of this was personal grudges and how much was staged for the emperor and other courtiers to see.
Now, as soon as the two sing and harmonize, their responsibilities are leveled.
Li Ang took a deep breath, and just when he was about to say something more,
A long and faint sigh came from the other side of the insect.
Emperor Yu Li Shundao said: "This time I have failed in my government and made mistakes in my actions. After the epidemic subsides, I will issue an edict of sin and tell it to the world."
"Your Majesty, no!"
All the ministers in the hall said in unison.
The Edict of Sinful Person will only be issued when there is a natural or man-made disaster in the dynasty, the dynasty is in crisis, or the emperor makes a major mistake.
During the Yu Dynasty, there were only a handful of times in history when emperors issued edicts to punish themselves.
Or due to frequent natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and epidemics in Yu State,
Or they ignore the laws of Yu because of personal feelings, and take the lead in disrupting the national laws with selfish motives.
Or they are indulging in beauty and neglecting government affairs.
In the past twenty years or so under Li Shun's rule, the country of Yu has enjoyed peace and prosperity, and the people have lived and worked in peace and contentment. The country of Yu has prospered, and its national power is far greater than before. Even Jing and Zhou had to admit that he was a wise king.
If he issued an edict to punish himself, wouldn't he be ranked with the emperors with the worst reputations in the past?
Doesn't this put the ministers in an unkind, unjust and disloyal position?
"I have made up my mind, don't say any more."
Emperor Yu stopped the ministers from trying to persuade him and said in a deep voice: "Li Ang, Taiyuan Prefecture is the transportation hub of the Yu State River East Road. If Taiyuan falls, Anbei Protectorate to the north, Youzhou to the east, and Luoyang to the south , all areas within the pass to the west will be affected.
Tens of millions of people were involved.
Only you have the ability to save the crisis now."
"..."
Li Ang was silent for a long time, then took a deep breath and said: "I can go to Taiyuan Mansion, but I also have conditions.
I need the greatest power within Hedong Road, and the power to make temporary arrangements and act expediently. "
"good!"
Li Shundao said: "From now on, you will temporarily take over the post of observer of Hedong Road. You have the right to act expediently without the consent of the court."
Observation envoy, the full name is observation and disposal envoy.
He has jurisdiction over one or several places, and can intervene in anything including military affairs, wealth, and customs. He can even supervise local management, which is a great power.
Li Ang is not a prince or grandson. At his current age, even if he only holds the position of observer temporarily, he can be said to be unprecedented.
However, there was no expression of joy on Li Ang's face.
He hung up the phone in silence, turned to look at the blackboard filled with streptomycin experiment logs, and punched the table.
boom!
The three-finger-thick solid wood tabletop was easily penetrated by him, leaving a hole.
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"How can you seal it just as you say, close the city gate without any prior notice, and not allow anyone to come in or out? Is there still a king's law? Is there a Yu law?"
"Do you know who I am? Do you dare to stop me? Do you believe that I can take off your official skin with just one sentence?"
"Sergeant, please be kind and let me out. I just came to the city to sell chickens and ducks. My old mother is still waiting for me to send food home..."
At the city gate of Taiyuan Prefecture, there were congested carriages and horses and dense crowds.
Countless people who wanted to leave the city or enter the city crowded inside and outside the closed city gate, making noisy noises.
"Everyone, please be patient and listen to my explanation!"
The soldier responsible for guarding the city gate climbed onto the platform built of wooden boxes and shouted downward: "There are now plague patients in the city, and many people have been infected by the plague.
Everyone inside and outside the city gate,
For the sake of the people of Hedong Road, and for your own safety, we also ask that you do not gather together, and go to your relatives and friends, or stay in hotels or inns for a few days.
After the danger of the plague is eliminated, the city gate will naturally be reopened. "
The sergeant's words were sincere, but the people who had been under the scorching sun for an hour didn't buy it.
A poor old scholar with patched clothes said: "Sir, the newspapers said that the plague is extremely harmful. Until now, nearly two hundred people die every day in Shuozhou. We all know this.
But now there are only a few dozen cases in the city. Taiyuan Prefecture has a population of one million, and a few dozen cases among them is really insignificant.
On the contrary, if the city is temporarily closed, wouldn't it mean that millions of healthy people are locked up with plague patients?
Doesn’t this go against the imperial court’s strategy of containing the plague? "
A young scholar in white shouted: "Yes, is it possible that because of these dozens of people, the daily life and travel of millions of people in Taiyuan Prefecture are affected?
I have made an appointment with my friend to attend a poetry meeting this afternoon! "
"yes."
A wealthy businessman with a big belly on the side also agreed: "The epidemic is a small matter, but business is a big deal.
I currently have more than a dozen trucks of goods parked at a warehouse in the city. Even if the city is closed and people are unable to enter or exit, at least you can be accommodating and let me transport the goods?
I pay thousands of dollars in taxes for Taiyuan Prefecture every year. I am a good citizen. "
The people were all talking and excited. The sergeant on the wooden box could only say again: "Li Ang and Li Xiaolang, do you know? He has been appointed by the court as the observer of Hedong Road and will officially take office in the near future.
You can distrust me, but can you distrust Li Xiaolangjun? "
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