137 Victims
Qing'er stood on the pavilion and looked out from the railing, and the palace was covered with snow. There are few trees in the palace, and there are undulating pavilions with white roofs, some next to each other, some scattered out.
On the whole, the pavilions and pavilions are scattered and scattered.
The eastern part of the court was very flat, but in fact, it was a meandering lake, and only after the lake thawed could it reveal its true colors.
Qing'er's most memory of that lake is that in summer, she occasionally went to the lake to sit for a while and look at the lotus leaves and lotus flowers of various colors.
Now it's all you have to look at the winter landscape.
A few gusts of cold wind blew, and the snow in the sky changed shapes and scurried everywhere.
Qing'er's forehead, cheeks, and even sleeves are blown everywhere.
The already cold day was a little more chilly at this time.
I don't know how long I stood there.
I don't know when it came.
At this time, Qing'er only felt cold, and her numb consciousness gradually became sober.
Suddenly, I felt like someone was standing next to me in the cold wind.
You don't have to look, you don't have to think, you know it's him!
It feels very intimate, and there is a special sense of tacit understanding.
Just stood quietly and let him accompany him.
Chang'an Imperial Palace, snowfalling.
Although it is silent, it is not lonely.
And so it went on for a long time.
Qing'er looked into the distance silently, "How long has the prince been here?" ”
Li Chun, the king of Guangling, looked back indifferently, "This king doesn't know either, I just think it's only been a while." ”
"It's been a long time, and you're still lying?"
Qing'er chuckled, "I didn't expect the dignified prince to tell a lie, he really didn't blink, the little woman really admired!" ”
"Really? This king thinks that it is only for a while, and it is only for a while. ”
Li Chun's face was cold, "What? What were you doing standing here for a long time? ”
"Thinking about things!"
"What is so preoccupied? I need to run to such a high place to think. I can't think about staying in your little house. Or maybe you're a weirdo. There's always something out of the ordinary. ”
"If the prince insists on wanting to know, then Qing'er won't tell you!"
Qing'er smiled coldly.
Li Chun frowned and looked at it, "Since you are thinking about things, and this king also happens to have a matter, then you can help this king think about it together, I really want to know, what do you think?" ”
Qing'er glanced at him sideways, what's the matter, could it be that he wanted to give me a problem?
Fortunately, this girl has seen some things from small things.
Nothing can stump me yet.
Li Chun looked sideways, his brows furrowed, as if something heavy was pressing the bottom of his heart, and it was difficult to get rid of it.
"Now that the end of the year is approaching, there is a famine in Anhui, Shandong and other places, many people fleeing the famine have fled to the land of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, and more and more people gather, the chaos of these victims will inevitably bring turmoil to the situation, and the imperial court has also thought of a lot of ways, but it is always difficult to solve it, Qing'er, what do you think?"
Qing'er was silent for a moment, and looked into the distance with a calm gaze, "If you look at me, is there not much grain stored in the current imperial court granary, right?" Otherwise, I wouldn't have thought about it for so long and couldn't come up with a plan. ”
"Yes!"
Li Chun nodded, "The court has withered over the years, and the people have been poor. The imperial court is worried that the tax power of increasing grain will cause public resentment, the reduction of tax revenue, and the storage of grain in the imperial treasury is getting less and less. Today, my father announced that I would enter the palace, just for this matter. ”
"If this matter drags on for a long time, it will definitely bring turmoil to the DPRK. What the victims need most is food, food is theirs and life, and people can do anything when they are hungry. If these victims gather in large groups, they will inevitably become bandits in order to compete for food. If their strength is really strong, I am afraid that it will be even worse for the imperial court. ”
Qing'er looked quietly into the distance.
Li Chun stared at Qing'er in front of him.
Unconsciously admired this woman's insight and insight.
Li Chun said: "If it goes on like this, it must not be what my father wants to see, nor is it what the Tang Dynasty court wants." At present, the surrounding countries are eyeing each other, and the wolf ambition is always paying attention to the changes in the situation within Datang. Why the Tibetan people sent envoys at the end of the year, I think this is a deep meaning that needs not be said. ”
Qing'er quietly looked at Li Chun, the king of Guangling in front of him, what happened to others, he couldn't control it, but if he cared about it, he was worried.
I'll find a way to help no matter what, even if it's a small effort.
"Lord, if the emperor asks about you, what are you going to do?"
Qing'er waited sideways, "Now that things have happened for a long time, the hundred officials have not been able to come up with a practical way so far, otherwise, the emperor would not be so worried." For many days, the emperor's sleep has gradually decreased, he is tired and tired, and his body is also very haggard. Even I, a slave and maidservant, were very worried. ”
Qing'er looked at him quietly, hoping that he would say something.
There was silence for a long time.
Li Chunshen frowned.
"Now, my father will definitely ask about the victims, but for a while, I can't start."
Li Chun's breath was deep and his eyes were solemn.
Qing'er looked at her in surprise and was a little worried, "Then if you go like this, the emperor's behavior will inevitably scold you, so what should you do?" ”
Li Chun looked at Qing'er, "That's why I'm here to know, what will you do?" ”
There was a moment of silence.
Li Chun's deep eyes stared at Qing'er and looked at him.
Qing'er looked sideways and asked, "But the prince just said, 'Now many victims have fled to the land of Jiangsu and Zhejiang'?" ”
Li Chunruo looked at her with a little surprise, not knowing what she was thinking?
Since she asked, she might as well repeat it, "Many of the victims have fled to Jiangsu and Zhejiang." About halfway through. There is a famine in Anhui and other places, and it is relatively close to the land of Jiangsu and Zhejiang. After all, the land of fish and rice in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, the farmers' harvest is also sufficient. The victims will flee to places where there is food, and they will not run to the poor north. ”
Qing'er smiled playfully, as if talking to herself, "Then let those victims go and grab food!" That's it! ”
"Grab food?"
Li Chun was stunned, "Grab food? What are you talking about. Don't you know that the imperial court wants to prevent this kind of thing from happening? If these rogues go around looting, it will inevitably make the situation in Jiangnan difficult to control. That's what the court was afraid of. I thought you'd come up with a good idea. ”
"What? Isn't it possible? ”
Qing'er smiled, "Then tell me, is there no food in the imperial court now?" What should I do if I want to help the victims? ”
Li Chun let out a long sigh, "If you really grab it, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult." ”
Qing'er smiled and said quietly, "Anyway, the victims have already fled to Jiangsu and Zhejiang." Since grabbing food will bring uncontrollable turmoil. So why can't you be selective? ”
"Selective grabbing?"
Li Chun was taken aback in an instant, his sharp eyes stared at Qing'er, and after a while, he smiled indifferently, "Yes!" Why not selectively grab it. ”
Qing'er said quietly: "Since the victims have fled to the land of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, their wives and children, they must live their lives, and it is impossible not to grab food." There are many rich people in Jiangnan. But this kind of people can't move. If you move, it will cause turmoil, and you won't be able to grab much food. But there is a category of people who can move. It's always okay to make a little contribution to the court when it's critical. ”
"Dignitaries, heroes, and wealthy businessmen."
Li Chun's cold deep eyes shone brightly, revealing the ruthlessness of forbearance.
"There is no shortage of this kind of people in Jiangnan, there are thousands or even tens of thousands of them in any town. But they're always picky. They were the most uncooperative people in the face of difficulties in the imperial court, complaining about poverty every time. Even if there is a grain depot in any house, it is enough for thousands of people to eat for two or three months, no problem. If you want to collect their grain under the banner of the imperial court, it will definitely be difficult to collect them, because they will hug each other, after all, the power of these places should not be underestimated. What if someone directs the victims to selectively grab their food? When the time comes, as long as the military control of the imperial court is delayed for a moment and a half, it will be safeguarded. ”
Qing'er said, but her eyes were unusually calm.
”
Li Chun looked at her with appreciative eyes, and sighed for a long time, "She is worthy of being the daughter of a merchant!"
At that time, it doesn't matter if even those dignitaries and powerful people unite to protest, after all, the victims have already got what they need.
Under the pressure of their joint efforts, the imperial court will definitely send some officers and soldiers to arrest them everywhere, and with so many victims, who will be arrested, and how will they be arrested?
I'm afraid that it won't be able to do so then.
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The two looked into the distance, their eyes cold and distant.