Chapter 221: Hesitation
Although Ru Zhongbai was worried, it was not easy to convince Tutuo. This originated from three years ago, Emperor Hui of Yuan finally re-activated Tutuo under the persuasion of all loyal ministers. After Tutuo was restored, he was determined to save this country with many disasters. At that time, the Yellow River was flooded. Tutuo thought about the safety of the people and believed that the most urgent task was to govern the Yellow River.
However, when court officials were discussing river control, some people believed that the construction of the Yellow River would be in chaos. After suppressing those who dissented their opinions, after some negotiations, Tuotuo ignored the struggles of Cheng Zun, the Minister of Works, and others, and firmly wanted to build the Yellow River. Emperor Hui of Yuan was still awake at that time. He formally approved the river control four days later. He issued an edict at the Chinese and foreign countries, and ordered Jia Lu to be the Minister of Works, the General River Prevention Envoy, and sent 150,000 people to the 13th Road, and 180,000 garrisons in Luzhou and other places to serve. Construction started on April 22, and the diversion project was completed in July. On August 29, the water was released into the old road. In September, boats and oars were passed, and the gate blocking project began. On November 11, the wood and geotechnical work was completed, and the dike blocking embankment was completed. The entire project was 190 days. Jia Lu successfully completed the river control project according to his plan of dredging, first and then blocking.
However, everything was not so smooth. During the construction of the Yellow River, Han Shantong, the leader of the White Lotus Sect, seized the opportunity and carved a one-eyed stone man, buried it in Huanglinggang in advance, and spread folk songs: "One eye of the stone man stirs up the rebellion of the Yellow River." In early May, Han Shantong and Liu Futong and others launched a riot in Yingshang, Yingzhou (now Anhui), and everything was indeed ordered by the treacherous ministers of the court. Although Tuotuo hurriedly sent troops to suppress it, the result was contrary to his wishes, and the fire of the uprising became more and more prosperous. Therefore, when discussing politics, Tuotuo always ignored this brain-breaking thing.
Just a few months ago, Tuohuantemuer summoned Tuotuo and scolded him fiercely. This incident has always been a heart disease in Tuotuo's heart. Now Tuotuo insists on going to war to wipe out Zhang Shicheng. In addition to restoring the Dayuan canal transportation, the bigger reason is to get rid of the heart disease that had been three years ago.
Thinking of this, Ru Zhongbai was like sucking poison and couldn't lift his energy. Now he can say that he is a grasshopper on the same boat as Tuotuo. Once Tuotuo has something to do, he will definitely not be able to escape. I won't take this opportunity to tell what he was worried about today, but I'm afraid...? Ru Zhongbai was shocked. After a while, he looked back at Tuotuo in the cold wind. After pondering for a moment, he said loudly: "Sir, if you leave like this, Hama will definitely take the opportunity to attack him. Now Your Majesty obeys his will. When you leave, the court will be even more chaotic. Moreover... Moreover, you are in Jiangnan and are still thousands of miles away in Dadu. What should you do if something happens?"
Tuotuo slowly combed his beard that was blown by the morning breeze, and there was no expression on his face. When Ru Zhongbai said something, he seemed to be listening, but he didn't seem to be listening at all. After a while, he pinched his beard with his right hand and turned his face. In the morning light, he stared at Ru Zhongbai with a pair of shining eyes and said, "What should I do in my opinion?" Although Ru Zhongbai's words today were a bit unpleasant, he had always been calm and his mind was even more delicate. It was the first time that Tuotuo could not help but become a little curious.
"According to the opinions of the officials, it is not impossible for the Lord to conquer Zhang Shicheng to promote my great power. It is just that he must deal with Zhang Shicheng in one fell swoop before the autumn grain arrives. In this way, Hama can only watch the Lord return triumphantly, so that he will not be damaged?" Ru Zhongbai stared at Tuotuo's face and said word by word.
Tuotuo had a gloomy face, but he didn't turn his face away. His tiger eyes looked at the military flag flying on the training ground outside the door, as if he was in a certain kind of contemplation.
Ru Zhongbai was not impatient. He stood silently on Tutuo's right side facing the biting cold wind. After following for many years, Ru Zhongbai could understand a little bit about what the temper of this adult in front of him. When Tutuo wanted to say, you didn't need to ask, and he would naturally say it. If you didn't want to say it, even if you asked ten times, it would be useless.
After about a cup of tea, Tuotuo slowly breathed out from his chest. The white mist in his mouth instantly disappeared in the air. It was not until the white air disappeared that Ru Zhongbai heard Tuotuo say, "If the true nature cannot destroy Zhang Shicheng before the autumn grain arrives, then what should I do?"
Ru Zhongbai seemed to be ready, and stared at Tuotuo for a moment and said, "Then please kill Hama before you leave the army to eliminate future troubles!"
"This..." Tuotuo was stunned. Although Hama had some long-cherished wishes with him, Tuotuo still couldn't bear to let him kill him. The scene of righteous words in the past could not help but surged into his heart. If it weren't for his help in the past, how could I Tuotuo have today?
"This matter is too hasty. Although Hama has been against Ben over the years, he was an ally in the past. At this critical moment, he did not dare to be too arrogant. When the emperor wiped out Zhang Shicheng, he would definitely not deliberately make things difficult for him!" He said this and looked at Ru Zhongbai, and saw his face showing a worry, and said, "It's better to calm him down!" Thinking of this, he changed his mind and said, "Ben Xiang and Hama have long-cherished wishes for many years, and it is unethical to kill him."
I am afraid that people will lose their words, but I am the first to wipe out the Han thieves. I am busy with military affairs and cannot get rid of them. Now I am the first to hand over all the affairs of the court to my younger brother Yesen. You should discuss such a big deal with Yesen. Whether to kill or stay is up to you, it depends on you and the two of you... When I was leaving, I had already told Your Majesty that you would be promoted to the censor and assist Yesen. You must handle the affairs of the court well during this period when the court was no longer there. Don't let the villain get a gap!"
When he heard that he could kill Hama, Ru Zhongbai was somewhat happy, and he heard that Tutuo had already made arrangements in his heart. Although Yi Yesen's ability was not the opponent of the old fox, Hama, it was not reasonable to see the Prime Minister's concerns. Now he had to wait for the Prime Minister to leave and discuss countermeasures with Yesen earlier in case of emergency needs!”
Just as the two of them were standing outside the door and talking, a fast horse was coming. In the biting cold wind, a soldier jumped off the horse, ran to Tuotuo, knelt on one leg, clasped his fists and said loudly: "Report to Prime Minister, the soldiers and horses on the training ground have been gathered. Lord Senator will come and report to the Lord?"
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Chapter completed!