Chapter 220: Smoke Rises (4)
The next day, Situ Bi really called Lu Guangwen to the room as Situ Xi said, and carefully interrogated the people in the city about the reaction of his visit to Ningzhou. Lu Guangwen answered Situ Bi's questions one by one according to what Situ Xi taught him last night, and put forward a timely suggestion to ask Situ Bi to help the poor in the city.
"Your Majesty can go to the Guangji Temple on the outskirts of the city to carry out good deeds, Guangji Temple is the temple with the most incense in Ningzhou, and it is the place where the people gather. And the people in the nearby city also often come here to offer incense and pray for blessings, and the crowds are constantly coming and going. Lu Guangwen gushed his thoughts, "Your Majesty is considerate of the people, loves the people like a son, and comes to Ningzhou in person to appease the soldiers, and also spreads kindness in Guangji Temple." Such a good story will surely spread quickly in Ningzhou and its surroundings. When the people learn of this, they will definitely be grateful to Your Majesty! ”
After listening to Lu Guangwen's words, Situ Bi did not answer immediately, but chose to remain silent. He looked up and down at the Zhizhou in front of him, who was only a promise, and his official position was only from the fourth grade: Lu Guangwen was a jinshi when he reigned for seven years, and his talent was not bad, but he was cowardly, but he was eager for quick success. has been an official for more than ten years, and several people who entered the court with him were mostly in high positions and stayed in the capital. And he, just sat in the position of Zhizhou, and stopped. If it weren't for coming to Ningzhou this time, Situ Bi would probably be difficult to remember such a person in his life. Just now, Lu Guangwen made a remonstrance, and he said it was true, and it was indeed a good prescription. But if this person really has such insight and thoughts, how can he still be just a small governor?
The suspicion was committed again, and Situ Bi's eyes also became fierce and vicious. Although his body was extremely weak, after all, the momentum he had accumulated over the years was still there. Such a gloomy face. The atmosphere in the whole room instantly became serious and tense.
"Lu Aiqing," Situ Bi sneered and asked, "This is a very good idea, and after hearing it, I couldn't help but want to pat my palm." However, is this really what Lu Aiqing came up with? ”
"Uh......" Lu Guangwen was shocked, wouldn't it, the emperor is too "discerning", and it was not his idea to find out at once? remembered that Situ Xi said to himself last night. Be sure to keep your mouth shut about it. Lu Guangwen stiffened his waist desperately and gritted his teeth, "This, this is indeed Weichen's idea." The micro-ministers are soft-spoken. But he is bent on sharing his worries and solving problems for His Majesty. I didn't sleep all night last night. I came up with such a method......"
Situ Bipi didn't smile: "Hmm." In this way, it is really difficult for Lu Aiqing. I don't know what solution Lord Lu came up with for me after thinking about this night? ”
"Your Majesty!" Lu Guangwen's feet softened. He fell to his knees with a thud, cold sweat flowing. But after all, he has been immersed in officialdom for many years, and his mind finally became bright at this moment, "Weichen, Weichen still thinks that His Majesty is so busy with government affairs, he can remember the people." Weichen is the parent official of the people of Ningzhou, and he should take the initiative to take out his own food and salary and dedicate it to His Majesty for this relief! ”
"That's it......" Situ Bi didn't expect Lu Guangwen to be really willing to bleed, it seems that he really wants to seize this opportunity. No matter whose plan it is, as long as the purpose is for his throne, there is no need to delve into it. Thinking like this, Situ Bi's complexion softened a lot, and his tone was gentle, "Aiqing is really my virtuous minister, this time I ordered someone to bring some clothes, food, and silver, but after all, the capital is far away, and the road is inconvenient." If it is really distributed to the people, I am afraid that it will not be enough. Since Lu Aiqing has given generously, I will naturally give you a credit! ”
The matter was finalized, and Lu Guangwen finally got Situ Bi's praise and happily arranged it. Situ Xi kept following Situ Bi's side, without saying a word, and watched the changes. Every detail of what happened today was within his expectations. Everything is going according to plan, and Situ Bi's death is not far off.
The emperor's ninety-five dignity in Guangji Temple to help the poor quickly spread in Ningzhou City. Being able to catch a glimpse of the feast is really a major event that you may not encounter in a lifetime! What's more, I heard that Lord Zhizhou, who is extremely stingy on weekdays, is also going to open a warehouse to release grain, how can he not go? On the appointed day, the entire Ningzhou City was empty, and all gathered in Guangji Temple.
Situ Bi took the two pills specially prepared for him by Feng Yuanchen in advance, and sure enough, his face was radiant immediately, and his body was much better. Coming to Guangji Temple today, Situ Bi looks energetic and very magnificent. He was very satisfied with the impression he had left on the people, but he did not know that this was a sign of a return to the light. Along the way, the chariots and horses drove by, and the people all bowed their heads and bowed to the emperor. Situ Bi's mood was unprecedentedly good, and he smiled and nodded to the people along the way with great interest, looking friendly.
However, after all, it is a golden body, and there is no room for the slightest difference. Situ Bi said that he wanted to be close to the people, but there were very few people who could really get close to him. Except when he first came to Guangji Temple, he symbolically spoke a few words to the people, waved his hand, and then sat on the side, showing the power of heaven. Not to mention anything else, just the Praetorian Guards with three layers inside and three layers outside discouraged ordinary people. Most people are more interested in the food and clothing that is being distributed.
Situ Bi watched the people happily queuing up to receive supplies, everyone looked very happy, and the occasional words reached his ears, which were also recognition and gratitude to him. These people are like this, simply ridiculous, a little thing, you can buy them. Situ Bi was sarcastic in his heart, but he was still very satisfied with the effect of this pro-people move. That unscrupulous son can win people's hearts through this means, as the son of the Great Zhou Dynasty, wouldn't he be more able to make people surrender if he gave a little kindness?
Lu Guangwen had been standing aside, secretly observing Situ Bi's reaction. Seeing that this unsmiling emperor had an arc on his lips, Lu Guangwen breathed a sigh of relief. Lord Zaifu is really clever, if he can be successfully promoted to the rank of knight this time, he will have to honor Zaifu and his old man in the future!
Just as Lu Guangwen was making a small calculation in his heart, a small commotion broke out in the crowd. A few young men who came from nowhere ran to the place where the supplies were distributed and made trouble.
One of the men, dressed in a stone blue cloth robe, seemed to be the leader of this group, and shouted to the people in line at the top of his voice: "Fellow villagers, don't be bought by this little favor in front of you!" For so many years, the imperial court has abandoned us, and in the past few years, there have been droughts and starvation, and no one cares. Now, it's just because of the uprising of the Qing King, our Ningzhou is a key place, and the emperor came here to show favor and buy people's hearts! Everyone must see the facts clearly, and don't be blinded by a momentary profit! ”
A few people who were receiving supplies stopped what they were doing and looked over suspiciously. The rest of the people who were still queuing or had already finished receiving their things and had not left also looked over.
"Yes, yes," another person echoed, "On the Yizhou side, the king of Ziqing really loves the people and protects the people, often allocates silver taels and distributes materials, without purpose or attempt, that is called a real good deed." The imperial court just followed the example of the Qing king, won the hearts of the people, and used us. In case the Qing King is defeated, the court will no longer pay attention to us. It's better to defect to the king of Ziqing, and you can live a better life in the future! (To be continued.) )