A thousand-year-old family begins with one fighting against ten thousand.

"Now, the Liu family is rich in the world, and the princes and sons of the feudal lords number in the dozens, and in some cases, in the hundreds."

"But the fiefdoms, titles, and honors of the feudal lords are only inherited by the eldest son of the legitimate wife from generation to generation."

"The rest, though also the blood relatives of the feudal lords, have no fiefdoms with an inch of land, so the principles of benevolence and filial piety cannot be demonstrated."

"Your Majesty may order the feudal lords to extend their benevolence and follow the example of the King of Qi and the King of Huainan, dividing the lands of the feudal lords among their brothers and enfeoffing them as marquises."

"In this way, the other brothers of the Liu family can also enjoy His Majesty's kindness and the blessings of their royal father. This is a favor that only the three kings have received."

The more he spoke, the brighter Liu Heng's eyes became.

After Wei Ping finished speaking, Liu Heng clapped and cheered.

What a brilliant example of subduing the enemy without a fight!

What a wonderful decree of grace!

What an unsolvable, openly calculated scheme!

Liu Heng's eyes were filled with admiration and a hint of relief.

With this strategy, the feudal lords were no longer a threat, and Wei Ping was no longer a threat either.

Once news of his advice spreads, Wei Ping will become the greatest enemy of the current powerful vassal king.

The incident of the emperor's ascension to the throne raised suspicions at 2%.

One strategy solved two of Liu Heng's worries; the Marquis of Yan is a truly honest man.

Liu Heng couldn't help but sigh.

A loyal minister, a truly loyal minister.

Did Wei Ping not know the consequences?

Wei Ping certainly knew that Zhu Fu Yan, who proposed the "Decree of Grace" in history, ultimately met a tragic end with the extermination of his entire clan due to the relentless retaliation of the feudal lords.

He was not like Zhu Fu Yan; his power and achievements were far beyond Zhu Fu Yan's. The feudal lords dared not confront him and could only suffer in silence.

Could Liu Heng not know that Wei Ping knew the consequences?

Liu Heng also knew about it.

It was precisely because he knew this that he truly appreciated Wei Ping's loyalty.

He had decided in his heart that he must give Wei Ping's son an important position in the future.

In the fifteenth year of Emperor Wen of Han, the states of Qi and Huainan were divided into three by Liu Heng, greatly reducing their power.

However, due to the compelling reasons and the favor and rewards shown by Emperor Wen of Han to the Liu imperial family, the Liu princes did not realize Emperor Wen's true intentions.

They also felt that his brother was indeed kind, and some of the second sons began to feel a strong desire for a fiefdom.

Even if the territory is small, it is still their fiefdom!

In the same year, Chen Ping died, and Emperor Wen of Han, Liu Heng, who had seized power, abolished the dual prime minister system after abolishing the Grand Commandant, leaving only one prime minister.

Also in that year, the Guanzhong region experienced continuous heavy rains for a full 35 days;

The flash flood in Lantian was like a runaway beast, destroying mountains and carrying mud and sand, resulting in the flooding of more than 900 households;

The water level of the Han River rose sharply, and the dikes along the river collapsed one after another, flooding more than 8000 households and killing hundreds.

Countless fertile fields were submerged, tens of thousands of people were displaced, and disaster victims were forced to survive on grass roots and tree bark.

The news reached the imperial court, causing a huge sensation.

This was the largest flood disaster since the founding of the Han Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, I request permission to personally go to the disaster area for relief efforts."

Wei Ping volunteered directly.

Having traveled from the 21st century, he still adheres to the doctrine of helping those in need.

Now that he is in the central position, he naturally has to set an example and do his best to fight the disaster.

"If the Prime Minister goes there in person, what will happen to the administration of the court?"

Emperor Wen of Han tried to stop him, but inwardly he was quite pleased with Wei Ping's actions.

There is only one prime minister in the court now. Once Wei Ping leaves to help with disaster relief, all the power in the court will fall into the hands of Liu Heng.

Liu Heng could take this opportunity to consolidate his power.

He believes that this was also Wei Ping's intention, that he went to the disaster relief effort specifically to give him this opportunity.

Otherwise, who would want to go to a disaster area where life and death are not in one's own hands!

"Your Majesty has been ruling in person for over nine years, and you can easily handle most government affairs."

Wei Ping said anxiously, "Disaster relief is as urgent as putting out a fire."

"The tens of thousands of people in Guanzhong will be entrusted to the Prime Minister."

"Grain reserves from all counties in the surrounding area can be mobilized."

"Does the Prime Minister need anything else?"

Liu Heng asked kindly.

"Your Majesty requests that 15000 cavalrymen from the Northern Army be dispatched to accompany you to the disaster area for relief efforts."

Wei Ping demanded.

In his view, this was perfectly normal. Wherever a disaster occurred, the soldiers would rush there immediately to search for survivors and rescue people from dire straits. This was the most normal course of action.

But this move seems out of place in this era.

It's normal to need soldiers to maintain order during disaster relief, but 15000 cavalrymen!

What are they trying to do?

With Wei Ping's strength and 15000 cavalry, he was able to capture Chang'an.

"Does the Prime Minister really need so many troops to suppress the rioters?"

Bo Zhao, who was eyeing the position of prime minister, understood Liu Heng's meaning and stepped forward to ask.

"mob!"

"Who are you calling a mob!"

Wei Ping unleashed a powerful aura, causing Bo Zhao to retreat repeatedly in fear.

He had never seen such a terrifying aura.

Wei Ping earned his fearsome reputation on the battlefield, with countless lives on his hands. He later served as prime minister for a long time, wielding immense power and influence, and his word determined the fate of the nation.

The aura that one cultivates is naturally irresistible to ordinary people.

"Those are all common people of the Han Dynasty!"

"The imperial court naturally has an obligation to ensure the safety of the people's lives and property!"

"Tens of thousands of people are now displaced, and countless families are crying out in despair amidst the floods!"

"Of course, we should get to the scene as quickly as possible to help those trapped in the flood and help them rebuild their homes!"

This was the first time Liu Heng had seen Wei Ping like this.

Since his ascension to the throne, Wei Ping has been calm and cautious every day. Even when foreign tribes invaded the border, feudal lords rebelled, or political enemies besieged him, he never lost his temper.

They all suppressed everything with a nonchalant air.

But why is Wei Ping going all out today?

It couldn't possibly be for the sake of those disaster victims, could it?!

impossible!

But what was the purpose of that?

Liu Heng kept thinking.

reputation?

I think so.

Wei Ping is now 40 years old. In an era where even 30-year-olds are considered old, he must already be thinking about his posthumous reputation.

The magnitude of the floods in Guanzhong will surely be recorded in history books.

At that time, Wei Ping's behavior will surely be recorded in great detail, and he will be praised as a benevolent ruler who brings peace to the people.

Obstructing someone's reputation is like killing their parents, so Wei Pingfa's outburst is understandable.

Wei Ping looked at the assembled officials in the court with a sense of sorrow. The common people supported the mighty Han Dynasty and provided sustenance for the high-ranking officials present.

But none of these high-ranking officials took them seriously.

He had felt this way before, and the resentment that had been building up inside him was ignited, which led to its outburst in the imperial court.

Finally, Wei Ping's gaze fell on a young man who was also burning with rage.

Wei Qing, the son he raised, is a man who truly cares about the people, thanks to his teachings and example.

"allow."

"Furthermore, the Prime Minister is granted the power to execute first and report later."

Liu Heng felt a pang of sadness as he thought of Wei Ping preparing for his death. Since he entered the capital, Wei Ping had relinquished his military power to help him stabilize the court. Later, he showed no greed for power and devoted himself to public service.

He even risked offending the most powerful feudal lord at the time.

Since he wanted to leave behind a good reputation before he died, what couldn't Liu Heng do to satisfy him?