Chapter 252: Response

Some of the officials present are well versed in this truth, some seem to understand it, and some people are simply confused, just feel that Chu Zhen is purely superfluous, since they have the heart to help, just send money directly, why bother turning a few corners, but they don't know that people live with a face, as long as they have the ability, who is willing to rely on other people's alms to live.

And the ancient folk customs are still relatively simple, I am afraid that there are few people who can enjoy the food with peace of mind, of course, the natural "nature" of lazy people is naturally another matter, the mud is always not able to support the wall, but outside the city are the homeless people, not beggars, may not understand what is called the concept of self-esteem, but there is still a sense of shame, know how to rely on their own hands to support themselves and their families, it is always better than accepting help from others.

After the officials finished speaking, they looked at Fan Zhongyan, no matter whether the idea was feasible or not, or if there were any omissions, they must be approved or supplemented by Fan Zhongyan, otherwise there would be no possibility of implementation.

Fan Zhongyan was silent, his bright eyes flashed with thought, and after thinking for a moment, he said slowly: "The drought is serious, it is imperative to release grain for disaster relief, and the matter is urgent, there is no need to wait for the order of the imperial court, Gu Tongju, you are responsible for this matter." ”

Gu Tongju nodded lightly, in fact, the matter of releasing grain for disaster relief, unless it was an official who lied about the disaster to fill his pockets, the imperial court would definitely allow it, and he would not necessarily have to bear any responsibility for acting in advance, otherwise he would not have come up with this idea.

In response to the suggestions put forward by the officials, Fan Zhongyan commented softly, or nodded in approval, or picked up the gaps, or vetoed them, with a gentle attitude, making everyone feel like a spring breeze, even if his idea was not adopted, there was no resentment in his heart.

"Zhang Zhixian, tomorrow you will take a few officials who are proficient in water conservancy to check the counties of Hangzhou." Fan Zhongyan said, obviously agreeing to Zhang Yuanshan's proposal just now.

"The lower officials obey the order." Zhang Yuanshan got up and arched his hand, a little excited in his heart, if his idea is effective, the credit will definitely be indispensable, not only to appease the local people, but also to get political achievements, killing two birds with one stone, why not.

When Zhang Yuanshan sat down, the other officials "revealed" their "color" of concentration, and the conversation between Fan Zhongyan and Chu Zhen just now made them seem to understand, but they were "confused" and "confused", and now it was time to uncover the mystery.

"Well, let's do it first." After a deep groan, Fan Zhongyan said: "I hope that all the officials will work together to help the people survive the famine and ensure the peace of the place." ”

"It is incumbent upon us to do so." The officials present immediately got up and said in unison, and then retreated very interestingly, walked back and walked a few steps, but heard Fan Zhongyan say: "Chuzhi County will stay for the time being." ”

The officials paused in their steps, and their eyes looking at Chu Zhen were complex and varied, but it was certain that the "color" of envy accounted for the vast majority, and after waiting for a few breaths, they found that Fan Zhongyan did not call the others again, so they had to leave with a trace of regret.

"Fan Gong." Chu Zhen turned around and saluted, his mood was also very complicated, joyful, excited, and a little weak.

"Sit down and talk." Fan Zhongyan said softly, Chu Zhi said obediently, and his mood was actually a little apprehensive.

After looking at it slightly, the corners of Fan Zhongyan's lips flashed with a light smile, and said, "Chuzhi County, the old man does have ulterior motives for how to resettle the displaced people, what can you do to solve it?" ”

"Lord Taishou has his own plans in his heart, so there is no need to say more." Chu Zhi whispered, really weak-hearted, these days, I took some time to recall the solution to the drought situation, modern methods are useless without technical support, then think of other means, think about it, really thought of him, but the idea is very common, but it seems to be a precedent for people to be public, in front of others, it seems to be too unauthentic.

As Chu Zhen expected, when he found out that the drought was coming in Anxi that day, Fan Zhongyan also gave up his plan to go to work immediately, and walked around the city of Hangzhou, and found that the drought was coming as scheduled, a large area of rice withered, no grain was harvested, and the people were forced to leave the village.

In the ten days after his arrival, Fan Zhongyan was not idle, but was thinking about the solution with all his might, and suddenly received a report from Chu Zhen yesterday, saying that he was preparing to build a temporary resettlement house in the vacant land outside the city for the displaced people to live in, and asked the state government to support it.

Dedicated to the people, worthy of commendation, just read the beginning, Fan Zhongyan was very in favor of Chu Qian's proposal, and when he was about to put pen to paper, he found that there was a list attached to the back of the official document, which detailed the money and food needed for the construction of resettlement houses, listed one by one, which made it clear at a glance.

People can't live anymore, who cares about the ecological environment, the mountains outside the city are full of bamboo and wood, which can be used locally, so the wood and mud tiles add up to only a dozen yuan, and the biggest expenditure on the list is the salary, the bill of only one hundred to two hundred yuan, Fan Zhongyan naturally will not take it to heart, and he will write a letter of permission and seal it, but the official who submitted the official document said a few more words, but Fan Zhongyan hesitated.

Since the homeless servants are allowed to build houses, what money and food do they need? Fan Zhongyan secretly pondered, if it was said that Chu Zhen was greedy for these money and food under the pretext, Fan Zhongyan naturally did not believe it, and learned about Chu Zhen's family background from a certain way, and knew that Chu Zhen might not put some money and food in his eyes, and since he could refuse Zhang Cun's thank you, it can be seen that his upright heart.

The money is for the homeless, is there any deep meaning in it, after thinking for a while, Fan Zhongyan's mind flashed, his forehead and eyebrows stretched slightly, and he became a little clearer, and he had an idea in his heart, so he decided to summon the officials in Hangzhou to discuss countermeasures.

"Listen to you, it seems that you know the old man's plan?" Fan Zhongyan smiled and said, "But the old man doesn't know what he has planned, so he's also curious, you might as well say it and listen to it." ”

Blinking his eyes, Chu Zhen was speechless and silent, and Fan Zhongyan didn't seem to be in a hurry, he looked at Chu Zhen very patiently, and a smile bloomed at the corner of his mouth unconsciously, Fan Zhongyan said the truth, but he just had some vague thoughts, and he hadn't formed a real idea yet, but Chu Zhen didn't think so, and his heart was empty.

After thinking about it for a while, Chu Zhi said softly: "There are many displaced people, gathering outside the city, leaving their hometowns, and their hearts are naturally hesitant and uneasy. ”

"Well, what is the best thing to do, then?" Fan Zhongyan asked.

"Xia Guan believes that since he is like duckweed and drifting, he should help him settle down, even if it is only temporary, but it can also give the people hope." Chu Zhen said: "With hope, the people are half relieved. ”

"And what about the other half?" Fan Zhongyan continued to ask, his bright eyes flashing with obvious approval.

"It's easy for the displaced people to settle down, but with the money and food distributed by the government, they can only barely survive, and after the drought, what will they use to support their families." Chu Zhen sighed lightly: "Therefore, opening the warehouse and releasing grain and providing relief to the victims is only a temporary solution, not a long-term solution." ”

"Besides, the displaced people have nothing to do all day long, and they only rely on government relief, which will only increase their laziness and provoke right and wrong. Fan Zhongyan smiled and said, "Presumably Chuzhi County thinks so. ”

Have you thought about it yourself, or is there it, Chu Zhen nodded a little unnaturally.

"What are you going to do with the homeless people after they've built their houses?" Fan Zhongyan said.

"The Qiantang County Government has not been repaired for many years, it is already dilapidated, and it is time to repair it." Chu Zhen said without hesitation, I don't know when it started, there was a taboo in the ancient officialdom that officials did not repair the yamen, because officials hoped that they could rise step by step, and if they repaired the yamen, wouldn't they say that they would stay for a long time, so Chu Zhen's words were not an excuse.

With Fan Zhongyan's open-mindedness, how could he put this kind of taboo in his eyes, and nodded slightly when he heard this: "It's true, and the official houses of the various yas, it's time to renovate." ”

"Not only that, but the streets, walls, docks, inns, and warehouses in the city." After pinching the index, Chu Zhi smiled and said: "It must be investigated, if there are any hidden dangers, leaks, and deficiencies, it is time to repair and expand." ”

"Wouldn't that be a big construction?" Fan Zhongyan smiled slightly: "In this way, there are only about 100 homeless people outside the city, and I am afraid that it is difficult to be competent for such a huge project." ”

Chu Zhen smiled lightly, this is really the case, of course, now is the beginning of the drought, there are not so many people fleeing, or they are still on the road, it will be difficult to say in a few days, how can you not take precautions in advance.

"Chu Zhixian, after you go back, you will write a detailed excerpt of the thoughts in your heart." After a while, Fan Zhongyan said softly: "Then let the officials discuss and improve it." ”

Chu Zhen agreed softly, and was about to get up and leave, but he heard Fan Zhongyan call: "Chu Zhi County." ”

"Xia Guan is here, what else does Fan Gong command?" Chu Zhi said slightly.

"When you left Beijing, how was Brother Jichuan's health? What are you busy with? After a silence, Fan Zhongyan said lightly, his eyes were a little sentimental, as if he was recalling the past.

Stunned, Chu Zhi reacted, and hurriedly said: "The teacher is in good health, in good spirits, he lectures in the academy on weekdays, practices calligraphy and painting in his spare time, and recently studied the way of health preservation with the celebrities in Bianliang City. ”

"So very good, so very good." Fan Zhongyan muttered to himself, as if he was much more relieved.

In fact, from He She's words and deeds, Chu Zhen also knew that he and Fan Zhongyan were close friends, and he was very supportive of Fan Zhongyan's implementation of the new policy, and later the new deal failed, Fan Zhongyan and others were expelled from the court, and He Shi was the teacher of Zhao Zhen, the son of heaven, and there was such a relationship, and the turmoil naturally did not affect him.

Only But He Shi is also a stubborn temper, and asked the Son of Heaven to recall Fan Zhongyan, Zhao Zhen naturally would not easily agree, in a fit of anger, He Shi simply submitted his resignation to the Ministry on the grounds of old age and decay, and the Son of Heaven naturally did not allow it, so again and again, he also knew He She's temperament, and had no choice but to approve it, and then He She, of course, was unwilling to be lonely and set up a academy and concentrate on cultivating talents.