Hanhou

The eunuch went to Linyuan to announce the edict, and the Fifth Battalion had just finished a combat drill.

In order to reward the army, several iron pots were set up in front of the school grounds, and the hot soup in the pots was rolling.

The chef worked together to lift the wooden board, carried the rattan basket, and put the sliced ​​roasted meat and fresh steamed buns on the wooden table.The hot air is transpired together with the aroma of wheat and meat, permeating the air, which is very attractive.

A cook held a long fork and a wooden spoon, picked up the steamed meat, and smashed it on the wooden table with a bang.The other person picked up a short knife, cut it neatly into thick slices the size of a palm, put them on a wooden plate, and poured a spicy sauce.

Two or three spices are sprinkled in the broth to enhance the taste.One of them is Weiqing moth sent from Bianjun. It is said that it is bought by a poison merchant in the same body. Sprinkling it in the soup can improve the taste and appetizer.

On the day the spices were delivered, Zhao Jia did not recognize them.It wasn't until the cook ground the round grains into powder and sprinkled them into the soup, and after Zhao Jia tasted them, it suddenly dawned on him that it was definitely pepper.

Pepper is native to Southeast Asia, and the records about this substance first appeared in "Tang Materia Medica", mainly for its medicinal value.

Wei Qing'e reminded Zhao Jia that since the land of Baiyue was won, it might as well be used further. While growing grain and planting Zhe, open up an ancient southbound road, and trade with Shendu and Daxia.

When Zhao Jia first heard about "Shendu", Zhao Jia felt it was familiar. In his free time, he read the classics and consulted various bigwigs who visited the military camps, and finally figured out that the so-called "Shendu" refers to Tianzhu in the Tang Dynasty, which is also the Indian region in later generations. .

The Da Yue clan has not yet moved south, and is still holding on under the pressure of the Huns.Daxia did not destroy the country, and the poison had not yet entered the period of the Guishuang Empire.As Wei Qing'er wrote in his letter, it doesn't look like a country, but more like a loose state.In terms of form, it is very similar to the Baiyue tribes, but the internal components are much more complicated.

Today's South Asia, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a primitive jungle.

It can be said that it is a great fortune for the poisonous merchant to pass through Daxia, reach Anxi, and finally come to the Western Regions safely.

Unless there is a reason to return home, more than [-]% of the poisoned merchants who successfully arrived at the destination will settle in Anxi or Daxia, organize or join local caravans, and continue to trade spices, gems and cloth.

Wei Qing'e wrote in the letter that she will not go to the Western Regions for at least three years after returning from this trip.The reason is simple, she is already pregnant and needs to recuperate at home.

"Sister is married?"

The news came suddenly, without any warning, Zhao Jia was quite surprised.

The health servant of the Wei family who delivered the letter was full of joy, and reported to Zhao Jia that Wei Qingmo recruited a family last year and was happy at the end of the year.After the doctor's pulse diagnosis, the mother's body is healthy, and both daughters and boys will grow extraordinarily strong.

Zhao Jia was very curious about the candidates for Wei Qing's recruitment.

"It's Ah Ying." Mentioning Ah Ying, Jianfu's expression paused.

"Aying, is that the person my sister brought back from the grassland?"

Zhao Jia had an impression of this boy.When I first met him, I felt that his appearance was somewhat similar to Ah Man.After a long time, knowing his temperament, that similarity quickly disappeared.

"Why did Sister choose him?" It's not that he is dissatisfied with Ah Ying, but Zhao Jia feels that with this person's temperament, he may not be willing to become a son-in-law.

"The girl said he was good-looking. And he approached the girl on his own initiative, and he was willing." Jian Servant's expression was blank.

good looking?

Zhao Jia was speechless on the spot.

After knowing each other for so many years, he has never discovered that sister is a face control?

Thinking about it carefully, Ah Ying is indeed handsome, tall enough, and very strong.From the perspective of eugenics, Wei Qingmo's choice is reasonable.

But, would such an ambitious young man be willing to marry?

Seeing that Zhao Jia was silent for a long time, Jianfu misunderstood his meaning and said, "Don't worry, sir, what kind of person is the girl, if he really has other thoughts, he will definitely not let her go lightly."

"I'm not worried about that." Zhao Jia shook his head and sighed.

What is that for?

Jian Servant looked puzzled.

"Well, I'm probably just worrying too much."

As early as many years ago, Wei Qing'e expressed her heart that she would not leave Wei's family in this life, and she would definitely revitalize the family.

In fact, she did.

Nowadays, any businessman who travels to the border counties and the Western Regions, as long as he is well-informed and knowledgeable, who doesn't know the daughter of the Shalingwei family in Yunzhong?When I met a few years ago, I could still call her a "girl".When they meet now, even a wealthy businessman will politely call him "Wei Jun".

Wei Qing'e traveled far away for several years, fought with bandits on horseback with knives and arrows, and narrowly escaped death several times, only then did he win his reputation and respect.Zhao Jia can assert that as long as she is willing, the suitors will step through the threshold and welcome her with a gift to become the mistress of a family with a single surname.

Over the years, Wei Qing'e has been busy developing business, even if Hao Erlang proposes a marriage, he still refuses all of them, and there has never been any news of marriage.Now it's nothing but a blockbuster, not only getting married, but also pregnant!

Thinking about Wei Qing'er's ambition, Zhao Jia wanted to bless her choice.

As for Ah Ying, this young man is full of ambitions, but Zhao Jia believes that Wei Qingmo can suppress him.If you can't hold it back, you still have yourself.If he dared to treat his elder sister badly, or had any ghostly thoughts hidden, he would definitely make this person regret coming to this world!

Double standard?

Unreasonable?

Zhao Jia lifted her lips and sneered.

He knew Wei Qing'e well, if Ah Ying really didn't want to, sister would never force her.Now that you have agreed, you must do your part.Having already benefited, but behind the scenes, he has to be wronged and complain, look at himself in pity, and even harbor resentment, isn't it extremely ridiculous?

Don't say he is bullying.

People are close and distant, so what if he fights for power?

He has the confidence and capital.

"I will write a letter, and you can take it home and give it to sister." Zhao Jia said while laying out the bamboo slips, "tell sister, if something happens, send someone to Chang'an to look for me immediately, don't worry about it yourself."

"No!" The healthy servant respectfully agreed.

Everyone around Zhao Jia and Wei Qing'e knew the friendship between the two since they were young.He was not surprised at Zhao Jia's exhortation.

Not long after Jianfu left, his own soldiers came to report, and someone from the palace delivered the emperor's oral order, summoning Zhao Jia to Weiyang Palace to discuss matters.

"The Yellow River is migrating, and His Majesty summoned important ministers to discuss. Han Xiaowei recommended Zhao Xiaowei to have a good law, and His Majesty sent a special servant to invite you." The eunuch smiled when he spoke, and his attitude was very polite.

"It's not too late, Jia will go immediately."

The diversion of the Yellow River was no small matter, Zhao Jia knew that the situation was urgent, without further ado, he changed his clothes and put on his hat, entrusted Wei Yue, Li Danghu and others with everything in the camp, and immediately followed the eunuchs to the city.

Watching Zhao Jia go far away, Li Danghu said strangely: "Ji Yu, Ah Duo knows how to control the water? His Majesty summoned him, is he going to send him out of Beijing?"

Water control is a laborious task, and it is easy to offend people.

The last time the Yellow River was governed was in the reign of Emperor Gaozu.

The officials who participated at that time exhausted their energy and exhausted all methods, but they could only be regarded as futile.If there were not Empress Lu's family among them, and the prime minister and Marquis Liu had spoken out, it might have caused a whole lot of trouble.

If Zhao Jiazhen was sent on such an errand, it would be extremely difficult to succeed, and if he was missed by villains, he would definitely have a lot of troubles in the future.

"The matter is unknown for the time being, don't draw conclusions too early." Wei Yue turned back to the camp, not intending to discuss this matter in depth.

Li Danghu wanted to say more, but Cao Shi pressed his shoulders and reminded him: "This is the emperor's intention. If you don't want to cause trouble for Ah Duo, it's best not to say too much."

"I didn't..." In the middle of the sentence, Li Danghu suddenly realized that he was about to swallow the second half of the words, and said in a low voice, "I was reckless."

"Wang Sun has a very close relationship with Ah Duo, so he won't harm him. Besides, calling Ah Duo to discuss matters is probably to ask for advice, so there is no need to worry too much. If you really want to send someone from Chang'an if you want to retreat ten thousand steps, it is too much." It is to assist from the side, and the specific implementation requires the local prefect."

What Cao Shi said was reasonable and well-founded, and there was no room for Li Danghu's disbelief.

"Don't mention the prefect of Dongjun, Ji An, the prefect of Donghai County, is upright and straightforward. He has never been afraid of offending people. Zheng, the prefect of Jinan County, had a lot of friends at that time. To choose the person who controls the water, there is no one else but the two.”

"With these two people in front, and the Eastern County prefect who discovered Shui Mi in time and ordered his family to go to Dunqiu, even if Ah Duo is really entrusted with a heavy responsibility and needs to leave Chang'an, there is no need to worry too much."

Another point, which Cao Shi did not explain, is that Zhao Jia's son of heaven, who led the army to conquer the north and south, made great achievements many times. Before that, he planned to take back Hetao. It's Jane in the emperor's heart.

It is not easy to find him.

What's more, Zhao Jia is talented, prudent, and not alone. When he encounters troubles that cannot be solved, the captain of the fifth battalion and the children of noble families who entered the camp will definitely speak up for him.

At that time, it is hard to say who will be the unlucky one.

"Go back to the camp first, and discuss with Ji Yu how much help we can provide if Ah Duo is really sent to control the water."

"it is good."

In the Proclamation Room of Weiyang Palace, after Zhao Jia saluted, he sat down and ordered Wang Hui to lower his head.

Before Han Yan recommended to the emperor, saying that Zhao Jia once said that the methods of replacing the people with soldiers and providing relief with work are not only shocking to you big brothers, but also like opening another window.

This proposal created a unique approach, allowing everyone to have a new way of thinking about the problems in front of them.

Knowing the main points of concern of the emperor and the big bosses, Zhao Jia thought for a moment, organized his words, and listed the methods he could think of one by one for the big bosses to refer to.

"Flood control, relocation of people, disaster relief, and epidemic prevention, I think one is indispensable."

"It's spring plowing, and the people on the north bank will definitely delay the farming time. When the people on the south bank move, they may as well use work for relief, money and food and replace labor."

"Replacing the people with soldiers is only a superficial idea. Whether it is feasible or not needs to be discussed by your Majesty and the lords."

"Water migration will hurt the people, and there may be epidemics. It is necessary to mobilize medical craftsmen and raise medicinal materials to be prepared."

"The money and food needed for flood control and disaster relief can be allocated by the imperial court according to the past. It just needs to be strictly investigated to prevent evil officials from filling their own pockets."

Zhao Jia talked eloquently, and Liu Che and the big guys listened carefully.

Several doctors were writing hard at the side, writing down every word he said, only to sort it out later, and summarize it with what everyone said before.

When Liu Che asked Zhao Jia for advice, several fast horses galloped out of Dongjun.

The Yellow River diverted extremely fast and the water was turbulent.

After the water came out of Dunqiu, the Puyang gourds were played against each other.The local county magistrate went to the dike personally, and the senior officials and the young officials organized the people to patrol day and night and strengthen the dike, but they still couldn't stop the Taotao water.

Two days ago, it rained heavily, and the river swelled sharply, pouring into Juye.

The embankment collapsed, and the county magistrates and minor officials patrolling the bank were swept away.The common people heard the sound of water in their sleep, except for a small number of young and strong people who escaped, five or six villages were all submerged by the river, leaving nothing left.