I want to establish an Aristocratic Family.

Summary

Zhao Guo detailed the dire situation in Yuyi County, which faced a severe drought for nearly two months, leading to a critical water shortage in the Qian River. Disaster relief efforts were hindered by officials' misguided beliefs, prompting Zhao Guo and others to consider appealing to Chang'an for help. Zhang Yue, recognizing the implications of this crisis, urged immediate action to request disaster relief from the emperor. He expressed disdain for the so-called "mechanical trickery," linking it to heretical doctrines that had infiltrated officialdom. Zhang Yue's insights revealed the potential political ramifications, as the crisis could undermine the Crown Prince's standing with the emperor and embolden rival factions.

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