Look at the people in the temple of manna who want to take him to the pot. Li Ren was very aggrieved in his heart.

He looked at Li Shimin, who was speechless in his seat, shrunk his head, and asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, if the grass people solve the problem of food for the disaster victims, you can spare the small ones." ”

"As long as I can solve the problem of food, I will not only forgive you for your sins this time, but also reward you a lot!" Li Shimin said comfortably. "But if it can't be solved, you should prepare to exile Lingnan! Just like Fang Aiqing said. Li Xiaogong has many friends in Lingnan and will not wronged you. ”

Li Ren stood up and looked at Fang Xuanling. "Dare to ask Lord Fang, if there is enough food in Guanzhong, but the food is not in the hands of the imperial court. And in the hands of the Maison. ”

Fang Xuanling pulled off his beard in surprise and looked at Li Ren in surprise.

It's true that a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers,

Everyone knows that the family does not pay food, and everyone keeps silent in order to maintain the window paper of the family and the royal family.

But this kid actually said it in public, isn't he afraid that the family will trouble him?

At the moment, he coughed dryly, and said vaguely: "How much food the family has is only known to the head of the family, I don't know this." However, the family is a powerful person, and it is not difficult to mobilize enough victims in a short period of time. ”

"However, now the price of food has skyrocketed, reaching more than ten times. Even if the imperial court wanted to buy it, it would not be able to raise enough money. ”

After thinking about it, he said: "Don't think about asking Your Majesty to order the compulsory collection of grain, since ancient times, grain trading has been a matter of your willingness. There is no reason to buy and sell.

And where the family hid its grain. Secretive. If the court pressed them, they would rather destroy the grain than take out a single grain. ”

"Hehe, I don't want the imperial court to forcibly collect grain, but to let them take the initiative to donate it." Li Ren said with a smile.

"Wishful thinking! The hustle and bustle of the world is all for profit. The hustle and bustle of the world is all for profit. This time, the price of grain is so high, it is good enough for them to sell grain to the imperial court at a low price, how can they donate grain. Wei Gangjing frowned and scolded.

Li Ren didn't pay attention to him, but asked Fang Xuanling again. "Dare to ask Lord Fang, I heard that the imperial court has set aside a special amount of money for major projects. In order not to cause a great disaster, this money cannot be tampered with under any circumstances? ”

Fang Xuanling thought secretly for a moment, "There is this money, such as the cleaning of the river and the purchase of various materials in the army." Repairs to official roads, etc., these money will be saved every year. Earmarked funds. ”

"But don't fight the idea of making money, the river is cleaned up once every three years, the official road is repaired once every two years, and the army buys supplies, not to mention. If something goes wrong with the money. The entire Datang will fall into even greater panic. I won't buy food for the victims in vain. ”

Li Ren said with a smile: "It's not for nothing, it's for work." ”

Cash-for-work! The hearts of all the ministers shook, as if they had heard some incredible words.

I saw Li Ren waving his hand and said confidently.

"River clean-up and official road maintenance, I remember the work that will be carried out next year. Why didn't the imperial court recruit the strong laborers from the disaster victims and pay them with food, and start this year?

The army also purchased charcoal, wood and other materials that were easy to preserve. Why not rally the victims to make these supplies in large quantities?

In addition, the entire city of Chang'an has a population of nearly one million, and it takes a lot of manpower to eat and wear. Why not contact some of the big chambers of commerce to see where manpower is needed. Let the victims work and earn money? ”

Hiss...... The ministers of the palace all gasped and were speechless in horror.

Since ancient times, the imperial court's disaster relief is nothing more than opening a warehouse to release grain, cooking porridge and giving relief. As long as it does not cause riots among the victims, this is the greatest merit.

Even if the court is powerless, the victims are starving. That is also the immorality of the Son of Heaven, a warning from God.

As long as the emperor makes an edict against himself. Calm the surviving civilians. There won't be a big mess.

No one has ever thought of letting the victims save themselves.

Is this really possible?

Li Ren said with a smile: "Since ancient times, the imperial court has been affected by disasters to collect grain. Recruit conscription for dry projects. Why not combine the two things? The money from the forced labor was used to provide relief to the victims. Isn't that a good idea? ”

Li Shimin couldn't sit still now, and his eyes sparkled. couldn't wait to ask Fang Xuanling: "Fang Aiqing, what do you think?" ”

Fang Xuanling made a quick calculation in his heart. He replied: "Your Majesty, in this way, the imperial court can squeeze out tens of thousands of dollars for disaster relief. As long as you buy food at twice the usual price, the disaster can be solved! ”

After a pause, he hesitated: "Now." Food prices have risen more than ten times, and if you want to buy enough food, I am afraid it is still not enough! ”

After speaking, he cast an expectant gaze at Li Ren. I want him to come up with another good solution.

Li Shimin sat on the chair in disappointment and was silent for a long time.

Yes, the most important thing in disaster relief is food, not money. At the current rate of soaring food prices, even more money is a drop in the bucket.

It's all to blame on these damn families, cunning tight. There are mountains of grain, but they refuse to take it out for disaster relief.

That is, the places where these families hide their grain are extremely secretive. The Hundred Riders couldn't find it. Otherwise, he would have sent a large army to capture them.

In an instant, Li Shimin clenched his fists tightly, and the green tendons on his arms burst out.

Li Renwan smiled, not panicking at all. "Master Fang, the soaring price of food is just a matter of concern. In the area south of the Yangtze River, there is no shortage of food. ”

Hiss...... Fang Xuanling's eyes widened in surprise, and he pulled off a strand of his beard without checking for a while.

Li Ren continued: "The imperial court only needs to send a shrewd and capable person to Jiangnan with a huge amount of money to collect grain. Take the waterway along the Grand Canal. In just one month, you can go back and forth. ”

"If the plan is not wrong, we can buy enough food for disaster relief this time. As long as the imperial court holds out for a month. This disaster is nothing but a problem. ”

Stick to January. Fang Xuanling calculated frantically in his heart again.

After a long time, he let out a long sigh. Said helplessly: "It's not enough, the food left by the official warehouse of the imperial court for the victims is enough for ten days, even if you add locusts, you can barely survive for fifteen days." It's far from January, it's not enough. ”

At this time, Wei Gangjing also discovered Li Ren's extraordinary. Think he's really a capable person.

A sincere request at the moment. "Li Ren, the old man was offended a lot before, don't be surprised. The old man is also for the stability of the court. No selfishness.

After a pause, he continued to ask: "Just now you said that you would let the family donate food independently, I don't know what to do about it?" ”

Li Ren gave him a roll of the eye and let him experience it for himself. Then he looked at Li Shimin and said with some hesitation: "There are ways to donate grain." It's just a bit of a loss. It can even damage the reputation of the royal family. I don't know ...... Your Majesty"

Before Li Ren could finish speaking, Li Shimin couldn't wait to interrupt him. "But it doesn't matter, as long as I can help the victims, don't say that it damages my reputation, even if it is to cut off a piece of my flesh, I will not hesitate to do it."

After a pause, he praised without hesitation, "I only learned today that you have great talent." Not only did he develop the amazing recipe of locust cake. It's even more strategic. There is a furrow in the chest. The magnanimity of pointing the country is not lost to the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty. ”

"As long as you can solve this disaster, no matter the official position, the title, whatever you want. I have a lot of rewards. ”