Chapter 2042 Natural Disaster

Speaking of everywhere in the world, except for Jin State, all places except Kyoto City and surrounding areas were affected by heavy rains. The borders farther away from Kyoto were even more affected by floods. The situation in Qi State was not much better either. It has never snowed in winter here, but now it snows continuously, catching the people in the south by surprise, and many people have frozen to death. There are also tsunamis in the Beiming Kingdom and earthquakes in the Yuan Kingdom, all happening at the same time.

This is not a coincidence, it is more like a divine punishment. Why not worry the emperors of several countries? They immediately ordered to appease the victims and spread granaries. Royal doctors and medical women from all over were transferred to the disaster area to prevent the disaster from happening again. of plague.

Jin Kingdom, Kyoto City, Imperial Palace Qianqing Palace.

Murong Ke had already received memorials from disaster-stricken areas in various places. At the same time, he also heard that there were snow disasters and earthquake disasters in Qi and Yuan countries, and they happened at the same time. To say that this was a coincidence would be too much of a coincidence.

"There were snowstorms in the Qi Kingdom, earthquakes in the Yuan Kingdom, and floods in our Jin Kingdom. I'm afraid it's not a coincidence..." Song Anqi looked at Murong Ke with a heavy expression.

If it's not a coincidence, it's a divine punishment.

Lu Shiming said, "Whether it's a coincidence or some other reason, Your Majesty, the top priority is to reinforce the disaster area and treat the victims now."

"That's right, I heard that the area around He'an Town was visited by King Qin a lot. Princess Qin saw the opportunity and persuaded the local people to take refuge in the mountains, thus escaping the disaster." Ruan Jinghua said.

Murong Ke's heavy expression softened slightly after hearing what Ye Zhen did, "This disaster is mostly a vision. Whether it is a natural punishment or a coincidence, now we must focus on rescuing the disaster area. I remember that Lu Xiangzhi once built a building in South Vietnam. I have already gained experience in crossing the river embankment, so this time I appointed Lu Xiangzhi as the imperial envoy to go to the disaster relief. When the disaster relief was coming, I ordered the local officials Yu to make an announcement in advance about the number of people affected by the disaster and the relief matters."

Hearing that the emperor had sent Lu Xiangzhi as the imperial envoy, some people in the hall who had different political opinions from Lu Shiming showed ugly expressions, but they knew that since the emperor's decree had been made, it was impossible to change it.

After leaving the court, Murong Ke met Ye Chunnan and Lu Shiming in the imperial study.

"It's hard for me to believe that this was an accident. I'm afraid... it's a punishment from God." Murong Ke frowned and looked ahead coldly.

"Your Majesty, even if it is a punishment from heaven, it has nothing to do with you. In the past few years, you have worked hard, cared about the people, and cared for the people. You are also the son of the late emperor. The King of Qin passed the throne orally, and you neither violated the ancestral system nor imposed harsh policies. People, we will have floods, we are obviously affected." Lu Shiming cupped his hands and said in a deep voice.

When he first learned that Murong Zhan had passed the throne to Murong Ke, he couldn't accept it. But in the past few years, Murong Ke has become a qualified emperor. Under his leadership, the Kingdom of Jin has gradually become prosperous. God has no reason. To punish such a wise emperor.

Ye Chunnan whispered, "Master Lu is right. Maybe he is punishing Shui Yichen for not ascending the throne."

A few days ago, Shui Yichen had officially held an enthronement ceremony and became the emperor of the Yuan Kingdom.

"I'm afraid it's not necessarily true." Murong Ke glanced at him and knew that Ye Chunnan didn't like Shui Yichen. "This vision disaster is happening in various countries. It's hard to guarantee that people will not make all kinds of speculations. In addition to this disaster relief, caressing the people is also a priority. .”

"Fortunately, the national treasury is full and the food is fully stocked." Ye Chunnan said.

Murong Ke was still frowning. He was worried that this flood was just the beginning, and the next step would be the test.

"There is a strange phenomenon in the world. The draft is temporarily postponed." Murong Ke frowned and said. He was not looking forward to the draft in the first place, but now he had an excuse to delay it.

"What if this heavenly punishment is a warning that all the masters in the world have no heirs yet?" Ye Chunnan suddenly asked, "According to my opinion, the draft has come to an end and only the palace examination will be held next year. It has nothing to do with the flood. .”

Murong Ke glanced at him coldly, "Then I will make Mingyu the crown prince. In this way, there will be an heir to the Jin Kingdom. What else do I need from the beautiful girl?"

"That's not what I meant..." Ye Chunnan said with a smile, "If the emperor doesn't accept a concubine, I'm afraid the ministers will think that you have a Longyang habit or something is wrong with you."

"Ahem." Lu Shiming coughed lightly, "General Ye's words are really out of control."

"I'm telling the truth." Ye Chunnan looked at Murong Ke seriously, "The emperor's draft is the general trend. Both the people of the world and the court ministers are looking forward to this event. If there is no more draft due to natural disasters, then the people will Don’t you think that the natural disaster is really related to the emperor? If Zhao Rao and Shui Yichen use this as an excuse, then the emperor will suffer a big loss. "

Ye Chunnan didn't care much whether he was selected in the draft or not. Anyway, the prince must be Mingyu. He was only worried that Shui Yichen, a despicable and shameless person, would use this incident to point all the fingers at Murong Ke for the sake of his own reputation.

Murong Ke nodded lightly, "I understand."

"Your Majesty, you really don't have to worry. With King Qin and Yaoyao there, they will definitely be able to comfort the victims." Ye Chunnan said.

"I knew they were there, so I was afraid they would be in danger." Murong Ke said, so he ordered Lu Xiangzhi to immediately set off to He'an Town to build a dam.

Lu Shiming said, "Both King Qin and Princess Qin have experienced many life and death disasters, and they will definitely be able to survive them safely."

Murong Ke nodded, "You should step back first."

With such a big thing happening, they must have a lot to do.

Ye Chunnan and Lu Shiming bowed and left.

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Also discussing this disaster was Shui Yichen.

He had only ascended the throne not long ago. Not to mention the auspiciousness of heaven, he just wanted to be an emperor in peace, but he did not expect that such a big disaster would suddenly occur.

The entire city collapsed due to the earthquake, causing countless casualties. Such a disaster had not occurred in the Yuan Kingdom for hundreds of years.

Rumors inevitably spread throughout the Yuan Dynasty, saying that Shui Yichen was not the destined emperor. This was a warning from God.

"...Lei Yingchun went to the earthquake-stricken area as an imperial minister to appease the people and properly deal with the suffering people so that no plague occurs." Shui Yichen ordered the minister he trusted in a deep voice.

Lei Yingchun responded in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, earthquakes are natural disasters. Since the founding of the country, our Yuan Kingdom has not offered sacrifices to heaven. Why not hold a ceremony to offer sacrifices to heaven in the next few days, which can also appease the people's hearts." Some ministers suggested.

"Forget it, just follow what you said." Shui Yichen looked cold. Although he didn't believe in heaven, he also knew that offering sacrifices to heaven was the custom of emperors in the past, so he couldn't help but not believe it.

"There are vague rumors outside. We must put an end to them as soon as possible." A minister said in a low voice.

Shui Yichen sneered, "It doesn't matter what the outside world says. Even if God thinks I shouldn't be the emperor, it doesn't matter. I never believe in fate, only that man can defeat God."