Zhenguan Wenzong System

Chapter 241

Luo Yan knew in his heart that Moji was in court, and he didn't want to delay for a moment.Facing the rising sun, he ran all the way to the palace gate.

At this time, he still has no way to meet Li Shimin directly.According to the system, local officials had to go through a series of procedures if they were not summoned to meet the emperor.What's more, at this time, he is full of travel and dust, and it is not suitable to see Li Shimin.On the contrary, the three provinces and six ministries can not only use human relations, but also go in a manner that conforms to the etiquette system.

Qian Niuwei, who was guarding the palace gate, saw a person running towards the palace gate without any image from a long distance.Although they didn't know the identity of the other party, they all clenched their weapons tightly at this moment.If someone wants to force his way in, his blood will be spattered for five steps.This imperial palace is the face of the Tang Dynasty. If someone broke into it casually, the emperor would be ashamed, and when the time came, they would lose their lives if they got angry.

When the figures got closer and the Qianniu guards were about to stop drinking, they suddenly heard the person on the opposite side shout loudly: "Dr. Go to Zhongshu Province to report."

Originally, many Qianniuwei were facing the sun, although they were only a dozen meters apart, they still couldn't see the appearance of the person coming.But after hearing this voice, the Qianniu Guards knew that it was indeed Luo Yan.Immediately, the little principal guarding the palace gate nodded to the guards behind him, and someone ran in to report.Those who stayed outside the palace gate still had to check Luo Yan's identity documents as usual.

It is said to be an inspection, but in fact it is just a formality.

Although he is not very familiar with Luo Yan, he is still a celebrity after all. After returning Luo Yan's document, the school smiled and said, "Why is Dr. Luo so anxious, but what is the urgent matter? In fact, in the morning, if Be in a hurry, you can come here on horseback." Although his official rank was more than one rank higher than Luo Yan at this time, he still didn't dare to neglect.Given such an opportunity to get closer, he would not give up easily.

"Even if the situation is urgent, the legal system that should be obeyed must still be followed. Besides, I watched the time pass. At this time, the officials from various ministries just arrived at the government office. If they came early, they must have waited here for a long time." It sounded majestic, but Luo Yan knew that even if the horse had been driven all night, even if it was well trained, it would inevitably stumble in this street market.Instead of causing more trouble, it is better to be a little tired.

Hearing some compliments from the guards, he also chatted a few words, and the guards who went to Zhongshu Province to report had already rushed back.

Luo Yan felt that his name was quite useful, but he just let him into the palace gate without saying anything specific.Of course, it's impossible for Luo Yan to go blindly by himself.Even though he knew the way himself, Qian Niuwei took him to the gate of Zhongshu Province before returning.

It was like a fire was burning in his heart, and he didn't care about the appearance of the secretary, so Luo Yan cupped his hands at the guards guarding the gate, said his name and went in by himself.Just now Qianniuwei reported, the guard also knew what was going on, so naturally he would not stop him.

Not wanting to step into the door, he saw a person coming out of it.Oh, they are still acquaintances.

There are also many officials in Zhongshu Province who are quite low in rank, but because of their duties, those third-rank officials dare not underestimate them.The person Luo Yan saw at this moment was wearing a green official uniform, and he was of the same rank as Luo Yan.After seeing Luo Yan, he rushed up to greet him, bowed to him first, and then said: "When I heard that Dr. Luo was coming, the secretary in the room asked me to come to meet him. Thank you for the recommendation of Dr. Luo, otherwise Ma Zhou would still be here." The downcast in the market town outside the city."

The person who came was Ma Zhou.This was the first time Luo Yan saw him since meeting him in Xinfeng Town.Although he is only a seventh-rank official at this time, he can tell by looking at his spirit that he has done well in the Zhongshu Province.Besides, Luo Yan has been up and down for several years, and he is only a seventh-rank official now.And that Chen Yuru has been in the officialdom for four years, and now he is only the sixth rank.

Helping Ma Zhou up with a smile, Luo Yan said: "Looking at you like this, you can tell that you are proud of yourself now. If you don't have talent and learning, how can you live like a fish in water in the center of the Tang Dynasty. So, don't say thank you anymore. I value you , that’s because you are the person that Datang needs. The better you do, the more I feel honored.” Ma Zhou’s ability used to be based on Luo Yan’s foresight, but now it seems that his reputation is really well-deserved .

Seeing Luo Yan in a state of distress, Ma Zhou also knew that what Luo Yan was about to say must be very important, so he stopped talking to him and led him to Fang Xuanling's room.

At this time, Fang Xuanling had just arrived at his government office, poured a cup of tea, and was thinking about some things at the court meeting.Ma Zhou's voice sounded outside the door, and he raised his head.When the door opened and Luo Yan came in, he glanced over and was amused by Luo Yan's appearance: "What is it that makes you, who is known for being lazy, so embarrassed?"

As he spoke, he showed Luo Yan his seat.

After running for so long, Luo Yan was really tired, so he was not polite. He sat on it and said, "I'm afraid there will be locust plagues in the capital area in a few days. Do you think this matter is urgent?"

"Locust plague? Impossible, all the reports from all over the country are drought disasters. And it has just started to improve. In the past two days, I have no less than 20 documents to announce the good news. Why did you say that there is a locust plague instead?" Fang Xuanling Although Luo Yan is more optimistic, the matter is very important, and only Luo Yan said that there will be a locust plague, and the other local officials all came with good news.One didn't want to believe it, and the other didn't believe it, which caused Fang Xuanling's heart to be full of suspicion.

Collapsing on the chair, Luo Yan said anxiously: "Do you know where I come from? Lantian. I passed the Meridian Pass a few days ago, and I found something was wrong. In order to test the conjecture in my heart, I deliberately went to Lan Tian checked it on the spot. At this time, when have you seen hundreds of locusts flying around in groups? What's more, under a long drought, there must be a plague of locusts. You have heard this sentence before Bar."

As for more verification methods such as digging the soil and taking eggs, Luo Yan himself has no time, and since there is a fact that is seriously conjectured in his mind, the more method is to let the high-ranking officials in the DPRK and China go to verify it in person when they are noisy.

"I will send someone to Chang'an County to verify this matter. It will take half a day, so you go back and wash up. If what you say is true, you will come in the afternoon, and the palace will send someone to look for you. Now that the matter is It was you who discovered it, so it's up to you to explain it in detail, I've been living in Chang'an for a long time, and what's going on outside, I really can't tell you in detail for a while." Fang Xuanling's expression was a little dignified after hearing Luo Yan's words.

Some time ago, I followed Li Shimin and only cared about the drought relief, but forgot the impact of this disaster.Although Luo Yan couldn't produce concrete evidence, the two points he said were enough to attract attention.And this thing is also very convenient to verify.The land under the jurisdiction of Chang'an County also suffered from disasters this year, and people took a bucket of soil and brought it to Chang'an for inspection by the people from Sinong Temple.

Nodded, no more to say.After Luo Yan finished talking now, he was really too tired to bear it.Standing up, he cupped his hands at Fang Xuanling: "In this case, I'll go back and rest for a while. After driving for two days, I'm a little tired. I have to trouble Fang Zhongshu for the rest." Fang Xuan Ling sent Ling out of the room, and Luo Yan couldn't wait to walk out of the Tai Chi Palace.

The matter is of great importance, Fang Xuanling is not neglecting.Someone recruited the chief official of Sinong Temple, and said without doubt: "You wait a moment and send people to Chang'an County, and take a bucket of soil from each of the four directions and bring them to Chang'an. Then check the locust eggs in detail and report the results Come up. Remember, you must be quick and don't hide anything." After operating for a year, Fang Xuanling's aura made Si Nong Siqing not have the slightest doubt, and immediately turned around and went out to handle it.

At this time, Fang Xuanling pressed his back against the chair, and said inaudibly: "I hope you are really wrong this time. Alas, Luo Yan, you are really a disaster, every time The first time I saw you, nothing good happened, and I really can't miss you. No wonder His Majesty loves and hates you."

Sinong Temple's movements were very fast, within an hour, a fast horse flew out from the four gates of Chang'an City.Being dispatched by Sinong Temple all the year round, these people have long been familiar with the procedures.Just go to any field, dig half a foot deep, and then put the soil below into a special container.Adhering to the principle of preferring more than less, these people were digging halfway through the soil, so they packed up and got on their horses and hurried back.

Although the places I went to were far and near, it only took more than an hour to go back and forth between seven or eight places.It took a total of two hours for sorting and identification at Sinong Temple, and a report that made Secretary Si Nong tremble with fear was delivered to Fang Xuanling.

Fang Xuanling was a little tired, since the morning he had been hoping that Luo Yan's words were false.However, the detailed report in front of him told him that Luo Yan did not lie.There are at least fifty or sixty insect eggs in a bucket of soil, this number makes Fang Xuanling's scalp tingle.For a moment, he seemed to see the locust eggs hatching one by one in the soil, then flew out of the soil, and finally formed a black cloud that covered the sky and covered the sky.

Thinking of this, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

Facing Si Nong Siqing in front of him, he said: "Go back and prepare well. Looking at this situation, you must know what it means. The locust plagues have occurred in the past. What should I do next, I will need your advice at that time. "Si Nong Siqing didn't know that the matter was of great importance, forcibly suppressed the panic in his heart, and bowed to Fang Xuanling.After going out, the originally slow pace suddenly picked up.

According to Fang Xuanling's intentions, he will definitely participate in the face-to-face meeting at that time.Not only to participate, but also to provide advice to many superiors.Although this matter is under his control, for thousands of years, all locust plagues have been nothing more than relief and offering sacrifices to the heavens. Although he is the minister of Si Nong, he has no effective way.

For a while, Si Nong Siqing was extremely depressed.

(End of this chapter)