Chapter 278

"Tiger barbed chicken?"

"You lose. Chickens eat worms and worms eat sticks."

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Unconsciously, a game of tiger Bonzi chicken spread from Mojia village became popular in Chang'an City, especially when adults used it to make drinking orders on the wine table.

In the fish champion building, almost every box can hear the sound of shouting tiger bar chicken.

"Stop playing!"

Merton said dejectedly. He found that he couldn't compare with these dandies in terms of eating, drinking and fun.

Even if the tiger barbed chicken is passed from his own hands, Qin Huaiyu's talent is absolutely amazing. Merton can be described as losing in a row.

Naturally, several people don't drink and have fun at this time. After dinner, they have to go to the Imperial College. It's a big mistake to drink and have classes at the Imperial College. Even Qin Huaiyu can't easily break it.

Chumo bit the duck leg happily and said with relish, "don't mention the others. The duck meat eaten by locusts is really delicious."

At this moment, the threat of locust disaster has been lifted, and a large number of domestic ducks have poured into the market. They grow up eating locusts, and the domestic ducks raised in captivity have extremely fat duck meat, which is very popular with the people of Chang'an city.

Qin Huaiyu and others also nodded and ate the duck meat happily. At the same time, they despised Merton's habit of eating only the duck neck. In their opinion, the duck neck without two liang meat is not enough to plug their teeth!

After a big duck meal, everyone was very happy. One by one, they spread their food on the chairs and talked about some interesting things that had happened recently.

"Have you heard that the floods in Shandong and Henan are more serious. Even the Yellow River has been in danger for several times. It is said that the local garrison has been dispatched, which has saved many times." Qin Huaiyu whispered.

Since Merton started to use the army to resist natural disasters, this side has been popularized in the Tang Dynasty. It is obvious that this time there was leisure in the Yellow River. Li Shimin also used this side to mobilize the local army in time. Only then did he get through several difficulties without danger.

"I hope Qufu will be all right," Kong huisuo prayed. In the face of such a natural disaster, manpower can play little role.

There was a sudden silence, and the whole room was silent.

At this time, the box door was suddenly opened, and Fubo, who was wet all over, rushed in, walked to Merton and whispered, "someone from the palace called, and your majesty convened a grand court meeting to discuss important matters."

Since it is the Grand Court meeting, it means that all officials with grades should participate. Although Merton has no official rank, he is a marquis after all, and is also among the signs of the Grand Court meeting.

Merton was shocked immediately. He quickly apologized to several people and left in a hurry.

When Qin Huaiyu saw Merton leave, they couldn't help sighing that they were also young people. They were just students of the Imperial College, but Merton had reached the threshold of entering the palace for discussion.

Even if everyone had a good relationship, for a moment, several people suddenly became dull.

When Merton walked out of the fish champion building, he saw that the carriage in the palace at the door was waiting. Merton boarded the carriage, and the eunuch driving immediately started, all the way to the palace.

In the Tai Chi hall,

Hundreds of officials gathered, one by one worried and talked about it.

Merton braved the heavy rain to enter the Tai Chi hall. Seeing that the others in the Tai Chi hall had arrived, he consciously walked to the back of himself.

"How's general Xi?" Merton asked, touching Xi Junmai, who was still the last ranking general.

Xi Junmai had already seen Merton. He wanted to ignore him. He didn't expect the boy to stick up again. He had no choice but to bow his head and whisper: "there is a danger in the Yellow River. Duan Shangshu is reporting the water situation to the emperor!"

Merton's heart sank. It was really a flood.

Duan Lun said, "there have been 12 dangerous situations from Luoyang to Shandong. Fortunately, the 16 guards have personally rescued the danger, which is stable. However, the water level is still rising.

In addition, now the heavy rain in Guanzhong is still continuous, and the water level of Weihe River has risen to the highest in history. I'm afraid if it goes on like this... "

Li Shimin said sternly, "what will happen?"

Duan Lun gritted his teeth and said, "I'm afraid there will be a flood."

The whole dynasty was stagnant, and the flood was merciless. In all disasters, the flood left a desperate memory for everyone.

Unlike drought and locusts, they only destroy crops, while floods ruthlessly devour human life and destroy everything wherever they go.

"The old minister thought that this matter must be investigated for the dereliction of duty of the Ministry of work. The imperial court invested huge money in the governance of the Yellow River every year, but it did not appear at all, and the Ministry of work would have an unshirkable responsibility." Wang Yushi said loudly. He was repeatedly out of favor in front of Li Shimin because of Merton. This is his opportunity to show.

"Your Majesty, the Yellow River is a problem of all dynasties, not owned by this dynasty, and this year's heavy rain is once in a century. This is a natural disaster, not a man-made disaster." an official of the Ministry of work immediately argued for himself, and the two sides immediately debated.

The Yellow River is the mother river of China and gave birth to the whole Chinese civilization. However, since the Han Dynasty, the Yellow River has gradually become the biggest pain in the hearts of Chinese children. It has changed its course for many times, and each time it changes its course, it hurts people deeply.

All dynasties have put harnessing the Yellow River as the top priority, but it is difficult to achieve results.

"Well, now is not the time to investigate who is right and who is wrong. The key is how to spend the flood?" Li Shimin snapped as he patted the Dragon chair.

Suddenly, all officials were silent and bowed their heads.

"Your Majesty, the Mohist school has overcome drought and locust disasters. It can be seen that the Mohist school has a great deal of research on farming. Maybe it also has a way to deal with floods. How about asking Lord MOH to relieve his Majesty's worries?" Sun Wuji came out,.

Although Merton came in quietly, naturally he couldn't hide the eyes and ears of the people present. In a moment, everyone looked at Merton.

Xi Junmai leaned over without any loyalty and directly exposed Merton's in front of all the ministers.

"Hi..."

Merton awkwardly showed his head and waved to the ministers. Suddenly, his face was full of black lines.

"Cough!" Li Shimin was also helpless and said, "Merton, the Mohists can have a way to deal with flood."

Merton pondered for a moment and said carefully, "build water conservancy?"

Suddenly, the Minister of civil and military affairs immediately stared at Merton with murderous eyes. They saw Merton pondering and thought Merton had an idea. Unexpectedly, Merton said a nonsense.

The construction of water conservancy, and you Mohist said, who doesn't know the benefits of water conservancy. Unfortunately, it's easy to say and difficult to do. The construction of water conservancy was not a big project, and it had little effect. It couldn't be successful in ten or eight years.