Chapter 196: Natural and Man-made Disasters
Soon, most of the guards outside Luanjiao's hall were replaced. Nature is made by land and water. But it was done by Yuxuan's dictation.
If you want to talk about the reason, it is the father-in-law in charge of the Criminal Division. He is a clear person, and he can see that the emperor is very concerned about the matter of "fornication", so he is careful everywhere, and the interrogation of prisoners is endless. Who thinks that person is a hard bone, how to use torture without speaking, if you want to say it - "I am obsessed with my own ghosts", people have no way.
Who would have thought that the aunt of Chaoxiang Palace would come to the Criminal Division Bureau and secretly plead with the father-in-law in charge, hoping that the net would open up and save someone's life. Although he did not say anything to save people, he clearly told people who Allah was the guard.
The father-in-law in charge agreed to the words, but he thought about rushing to the Qianqing Palace to reply. Finally got an explanation.
For some reason, the news of the minions' "fornication" actually spread out of the harem and into the ears of the courtiers. As a result, Luan Jiaodian is often talked about by adults.
One morning, the dynasty dispersed, and the hundred officials withdrew from the main hall. Prime Minister Du Cheng walked at the same time with several adults, and said in a serious manner: My dynasty has not been peaceful recently! In previous years, the wind and rain were smooth, but there have never been any natural disasters and man-made disasters.
Then he sighed lightly. The adults on the side listened to it, and even one of them was a rigid and stubborn old master, who was most disgusted with the harem concubine and concubine, and could easily interfere with the emperor's left and right.
I only heard him say loudly: In my opinion, these 'natural and man-made disasters' are all due to the disasters in the harem, which gave birth to these rights and wrongs! The recent 'fornication' incident in the harem is an explanation.
When the other adults heard this, all interested parties nodded.
It was too peaceful outside the country, but there were "natural disasters" in the country. In the hot summer, if it does not rain, the fields will be dry, and the seedlings will dry up and die, and the grains will not be harvested, but if it rains for several days, the water will overflow, causing floods and people will have no place to live. No matter what it is, it is a "natural disaster", and it happened at the right time to come to the land of Xifeng.
Every day in the court, the disasters everywhere are played, and when they return to the imperial study, they are also piled up. In order to properly solve the problem, materials and manpower in various places are indispensable. The treasury is in deficit. First, the war consumed too much of the national treasury, and second, the royal decree of tax exemption for one year was issued at the time of the wedding. It is really difficult to provide enough food to help the victims now.
Yu Xuan picked up the fold on the table and opened it to see that it was another famine. Although not all parts of the country have been affected by the disaster, they are adjacent to the left and right, and it is inevitable that they will be affected, and the arrival of displaced people is also a matter of twists and turns.
Yu Xuan picked up the brush, dipped it in cinnabar, and reviewed it. There is no good way to invite the ministers to enter the Qianqing Palace to discuss this matter, and some people think of raising taxes, but there is a word in advance, and the emperor has a word, how can he say that he will collect it. When he got refuted, no one spoke again, and he gave up.
Suddenly, someone came to report that it was "Lord Lu is here", and Yu Xuan asked him to invite him. After a while, I saw the landing water fluttering, a heroic young talent.
When Yu Xuan saw him, he first smiled and said: You are comfortable.
At this time, in addition to the two people in the imperial study, three people are waiting. After Lu Shui walked forward to salute, Yu Xuan sent him away. When there were only two people left, Lu Shui didn't want to be limited to the number of courtesies, so he didn't wait for Yu Xuan's words, so he sat on the chair on the side by himself.
I only heard Lu Shui smile and said: It's not a matter of your emperor's words whether I'm comfortable or not?
Yu Xuan sighed and said: It is not a simple matter to say a word.
Lu Shui heard the meaning and asked: Are they asking the emperor to collect taxes from the people?
Yu Xuan nodded.
Lu Shui lowered his face and said: I have already discussed it in the court, why do you still say those words when you get here?
Yu Xuan sneered and said: If you want them to come up with a way, they want to break their heads to come up with such a bad idea, I really don't know what the use of those books I read, they are all straw bales.
When Lu Shui heard this, he laughed and said: If the adults hear it, I will really scold you for being a 'faint king'."
Hearing this, Yu Xuan didn't pay attention to it. After a while, he said: "I asked you to come, what good way have you come up with?"
Lu Shuidao: For the sake of the emperor, I wanted to break my head, but I came up with a good way.
Hearing this, Yu Xuan smiled and said: Don't say naughty words, let's talk about that method.
In this way, Lu Shui told Yu Xuan the method.
After listening, Yu Xuan pondered for a moment and asked: Will they be willing to take out so many silver taels?
Lu Shuidao: Those silver taels are nothing to people like them. Even if the Li family comes out, it is just a green leaf, and it can't touch the family.
Seeing Lu Shui's indifferent appearance, it was not too difficult to think about it. Yu Xuan nodded and said: Since this is the case, this matter will be handed over to you.
Lu Shui responded: Obey the order!
In Xifeng, most of the rich people are in the imperial city, and it is not impossible to go door to door. Since returning home, Lu Shui has been busy with this matter, and he has already thought about a few in his heart, so he waited for Yuxuan's order.
Soon, the rich men received a letter from Lu Shui. The letter does not say much about donating money, but focuses on the benefits of the future. Naturally, if you want to talk in detail, you need to invite them to come over and talk.
Every time the messenger is delivered to a mansion, he will inform others: inform your master that after reading the letter, please go to the Lu Mansion as soon as possible.
From time to time, the four heads of affairs gathered in the hall of the Lu Mansion. These four are the Li family, Li Qingmu, the leader, and then the Zhang family, which is mainly engaged in gold, silver and jade ornaments, and then the Yang family, which is mainly engaged in silk and satin, and the Liu family, which is in the wine shop business. Among the four, Li Aoki is the youngest, and the other three are much older.
Once seated, the tea is served.
Lu Shui got up and saluted slightly, and said, "Lu Mou thanked everyone for coming.
Seeing this, the four of them also got up and made a gesture.
Listen to Liu's words: My lord's words are serious, and we are also grateful to be able to come to Lu Mansion as a guest.
Lu Shui listened, and when he saw everyone, his face was very relaxed, with a smile, and he was even more sure that he would be able to succeed today.
After a brief conversation and laughter, Lu Shui said: Let's get down to business, please come over, I want to meet and discuss in detail about what was said in the letter, and I can also talk about my thoughts.
That's what the crowd was waiting for.
I just heard what Liu said: Donating money for the country to help the victims, we should do our best. I just don't know what the benefits of the adult's letter are?
Lu Shui smiled and said: It is what was written in the letter. The amount of money donated will be repaid according to the interest.
Hearing this, the Liu family was dissatisfied, and said with a cold face: Could it be that Lord Lu is planning to take out the money I am waiting for like this?
Lu Shui listened, smiled even more happily, and asked: Then tell me, how do you calculate?
Liu thought for a while and said: I can give out the money, I don't have to pay it back. There is only one thing, as long as the adults help me do it.
Lu Shui let out an "oh" and said, "Please speak."
It turned out that the Liu family wanted to find an official position for his son.
It's a hard thing to do.
But I heard Lu Shui say: Yes.