At this time, however, there was a drought in the north.

Due to the lack of water, the land dried up and cracked, and many crops died of drought.

All of a sudden, food income across the country became a huge problem, especially for the poor.

Not only have their own grain grains not been harvested, but the prices of crops sold outside have also risen sharply due to the shortage of grain. For average-income families, it is simply unaffordable.

The refugees were scattered and many starved to death on the way.

Seeing such a situation, Su Zhenzhen was very distressed.

"How so?" Su Zhenzhen said with a frown.

When the housekeeper heard this, he couldn't help but sigh, "In the past, there were disasters in the south or in the north, and it was the first time that an accident happened at the same time like this." Maybe something big is going to happen this year. ”

"What's the big deal? Right now, it's the big deal. "Su Zhenzhen has always disbelieved in celestial phenomena.

Seeing that the common people were living such a hard life, Su Zhenzhen was also very uncomfortable.

"What Mrs. Su said," said the butler, "is just that there are so many refugees, and if the imperial court does not act as soon as possible, I am afraid that something serious will happen soon." ”

What the housekeeper said was exactly what Su Zhenzhen thought.

Su Zhenzhen estimates that the imperial court has received the news now, and is currently thinking about countermeasures.

"We can't just rely on the imperial court," Su Zhenzhen said, "and we should also do our part, and we can help a little bit." Otherwise, by the moment the imperial court makes a decision, more people will die. ”

"But......" the butler looked embarrassed, "Now that there are so many victims of this disaster, I'm afraid Mrs. Su won't be able to help you." Besides, now that food is in short supply, we can't donate it all, and we should also make some plans for our future. ”

"The housekeeper doesn't have to worry about that," Su Zhenzhen said, "the food is absolutely sufficient, and the people should live in the physical condition of the victims." Seeing that they are all skinny, they must have not eaten for many days. ”

Seeing the victims sleeping on the ground, their faces were not full of energy, Su Zhenzhen couldn't stand it anymore.

Especially when she saw those children with earthy faces, Su Zhenzhen was even more distressed.

Su Zhenzhen decided to do her part to help these victims no matter what.

"Just do as I say." Su Zhenzhen said to the butler, "You go and call all the people in the house who can help." ”

"Yes." The housekeeper did as Su Zhenzhen instructed.

When the housekeeper called the people, Su Zhenzhen asked them to move all the grain in the warehouse to the kitchen and prepare porridge for the victims.

Seeing that Su Zhenzhen had such a bodhisattva heart, the people were also very moved, and immediately did what Su Zhenzhen said.

After preparing the food, Su Zhenzhen called for the cart to be towed to the city gate and the news of the soup soup was spread.

Soon, a long queue formed at the gates of the city.

"Take your time, don't rush."

Because they were worried that the porridge would not be available in the future, many victims got into a fight because of the queue.

Su Zhenzhen was taken aback when she saw this, and hurriedly asked her subordinates to separate the two people.

"What's going on?" Su Zhenzhen asked the two people who were in trouble.

A person said menacingly: "He cut in line, I said that he didn't listen to him, and he even beat me." ”

Another person knelt on the ground when he saw Su Zhenzhen coming, "Mrs. Su, I know your bodhisattva heart. My child has not eaten for three days, and he is dying, so I beg Mrs. Su to have mercy on him. ”

"Do you think that's the case with your family?" Someone on the side couldn't stand it anymore, "You ask, which of us people is not like this?" ”

"That's it."

As soon as these words came out, many victims immediately echoed them.

Su Zhenzhen helped the victim up, then handed him a bowl of porridge, "Okay, take it to your child." ”

The victims were overjoyed, "Thank you, Mrs. Su." ”

"But there should be no next time for such a thing." After saying that, Su Zhenzhen turned to the other victims and said, "I promise you that as long as you want to eat, I will definitely provide enough porridge, so don't worry that it will be gone in the end." Therefore, I also hope that everyone will not be troubled. ”

"Okay." With Su Zhenzhen's words, the victims were quickly relieved.

Su Zhenzhen: This time the soup soup was carried out for more than a month. However, the situation did not abate during this period, but became more and more serious.

The news finally reached the ears of the emperor.

"Your Majesty, what should I do now?" A minister asked the emperor, "Now the disaster is getting worse and worse, and many people are displaced and miserable. ”

The emperor couldn't help frowning, this wasn't what he was worried about?

Since he became emperor, this was the worst natural disaster he had ever encountered.

After thinking about it for a long time, the emperor finally made a decision, "Open the treasury and distribute the grain to all places." ”

The emperor said to the ministers: "The people are the foundation of the country, and no matter what happens, the lives of the people must be the first priority." This time something like this happened, and the court should deal with it together. ”

The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty listened to the emperor's words, and there was no one who was not moved by the emperor.

"Emperor Su Ming." The ministers saluted the emperor and said, "It is really a blessing for them to have such an emperor in the world." ”

The Emperor waved his hand, signaling that they didn't have to say such nice things to themselves.

"It's better to say more polite words like that." The emperor said, "If you have this time, you might as well do more practical things." ”

"Without further ado, do as I tell you." The emperor stood up, meaning that if there was nothing else important, he could retire.

"Yes." After getting such a will from the emperor, the ministers went down to do business, "Wechen obeyed." ”

But even though the emperor opened the treasury and distributed relief food, things did not change for the better this time.

Not only that, but there are more and more refugees.

"How so?" The emperor frowned, although he didn't know the situation very well, but the emperor knew that there must be someone behind this matter.

Because of this incident, the emperor specially called Su Zhenzhen into the palace.

"Your Majesty." Su Zhenzhen saluted the emperor and said, "I don't know what the emperor called me to come to?" ”

"I heard that you have been giving porridge for more than a month, and I am still moved." The emperor said slowly.

Su Zhenzhen smiled slightly, "Sharing worries for the emperor is what you should do as a courtier." ”

The emperor said to Su Zhenzhen: "Have you happened recently, the number of refugees is increasing? ”

Su Zhenzhen thought for a moment and nodded, "It seems that this is indeed the case." ”

Hearing Su Zhenzhen say this, the emperor's brows tightened.

"Actually, I have opened the treasury and distributed all the food, but the situation has not improved, which makes me suspect that someone is making trouble inside."

Su Zhenzhen was also surprised to learn that this was the case, and randomly agreed.

"That's right," Su Zhenzhen said, nodding, "otherwise things wouldn't be so serious." ”

Su Zhenzhen asked the emperor, "I wonder what the emperor plans to do about this?" ”

"I want you to investigate this matter secretly, and be sure to find out about this matter for me."

"Yes." After receiving the emperor's order, Su Zhenzhen quickly retreated.

Without the slightest slackness, after coming out of the palace, Su Zhenzhen did not rush back to the house, but walked around on the road.

After seeing the victims, Su Zhenzhen stepped forward and asked, "Have you received any food from the imperial court?" ”

The victim shook his head in confusion, "I've never heard of this, let alone received a snack." ”

Hearing what the victims said, Su Zhenzhen couldn't help but be shocked, and hurriedly asked the other victims.

Eventually, Sue finally got a message.

With the exception of a very small number of people who received food, most of them did not receive it, or even knew about it.

Soon, Su Zhenzhen entered the palace again with the news.

"What?" The emperor was furious and slapped the table heavily, "How could such a thing happen?" ”

didn't have time to think more, and the emperor immediately rushed into the palace for hundreds of civil and military officials.

Seeing that the emperor's face was so ugly, the ministers knew that something must have happened.

"Who are the officials who I asked to open the treasury and distribute food? Stand up for me! ”

Frightened by the emperor's suddenly raised tone, several ministers stood up.

"Back to the emperor, it's just a few of us."

The emperor was furious and said, "Then I want to ask you, where did all the food I asked you to distribute go?" Why didn't the victims have a leader? Say, did you get it in your pocket?! ”

Hearing the emperor say this, the ministers hurriedly knelt down, "Please also ask the emperor to calm his anger, even if he gives Weichen ten dares, Weichen will not dare to do such a thing!" ”

"Then I'll give you three days to investigate this matter thoroughly, and if you don't give me a satisfactory head, I'll want you to fall to the ground one by one!" After speaking, the emperor glared at those people viciously.

"Retreat!" The emperor stood up, brushed his sleeves and left, leaving only the ministers who were stunned and didn't dare to move.

The courtiers all knew that this time the emperor was really angry.

After retiring from the court, the emperor still did not forget about this incident, and asked a few of his trusted people to secretly supervise and investigate to ensure that such a situation would not happen again.

The emperor said to his men: "You must supervise this matter well, or you will wait to come back and be punished." ”

"Yes." The men took the order.

"Also," the Emperor continued, as if remembering something, "during your investigation, you can contact Su Zhenzhen's people to make sure you get more of the truth. ”

"Yes."

Seeing that the things that should be explained were finished, the emperor also asked them all to retreat.

What did not surprise the emperor was that the disappearance of the relief food this time was really related to the ministers in the court.

By virtue of their rights, they withheld food that should have been distributed to the victims.

When the emperor learned of this, he was furious and put them all in prison.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the natural disaster happened, all kinds of corrupt officials in the court were found out, and the emperor was also very emotional.

After thoroughly investigating the matter, the emperor immediately called the civil and military officials into the palace to formally discuss the matter.

In the court, the emperor always had a calm face, and everyone didn't dare to speak when they saw anyone, for fear that the emperor would send his anger to himself.

"You guys are so daring!" After a long time, the emperor accused the offending ministers and said, "How dare you do such a thing!" Explain it to yourself, you have been an official in the court for so long, how much corruption has been committed during this period? ”

"The emperor has been wronged!" The ministers knelt down and begged for mercy, "Heaven and earth conscience, we really haven't done anything like this. This time, I was fascinated by desire for a while, so I did such a thing. ”