Shaanzhou Thorn History Mansion.

Wei Zheng and Huang Suxin came back from their rural inspection, and their mood was very depressed. They visited several counties and found that the drought had already begun to have an impact. In many fields, the wheat began to wither, the people complained bitterly, and people's hearts began to fluctuate.

The terrain of Shaanzhou is high, it is difficult to drill wells, and the well drilling instructors sent by the Ministry of Industry have tried their best, but there are very few places in Shaanzhou that can drill wells, and about 1,700 wells can be drilled. At least 5,400 wells will need to be drilled to largely eliminate the effects of the drought, a significant gap.

On the morning of that day, officials from all counties in Shaanxi Prefecture came to the Assassin's Mansion to discuss measures for disaster relief.

Wei Hongliang, the assassin of Shaanzhou, looked at the expectant faces of the county commanders, spread his hands and said, "You want food, but I don't have it." I've reported to the court, but the court doesn't have any food. ”

Yuxian County Commander said: "Then what should I do? When it didn't rain anymore, I had to let the people flee. ”

"yes, yes." The prefectural commanders said one after another.

The parents and officials who were worried heard that Wei Zheng was coming, and hurriedly went out to greet them.

Wei Zheng stood at the door of the Assassin's Mansion, but did not go in, he said: "You all wait with me again, and the food will arrive soon." ”

Thorn Shi Wei Hongliang asked curiously: "I sent someone to the household department to ask, didn't I say that there is no food?" ”

Shi Huang Suxin, the head of the Qi Palace, said firmly: "Don't worry, it will be there soon." ”

The officials in Shaanzhou were suspicious and looked at each other with the eyes of Wei Zheng and others.

"It's coming, it's coming." At this time, a soldier rode over and said, "The grain carts have entered the city, and there are hundreds of carts." ”

Sure enough, a flag soon appeared in the distance, which said Taiyuan Wang's family, and behind it was a cart full of grain that could not be seen.

The officials were all excited and talking.

Someone said: "How is this the grain of the Taiyuan royal family, are they here to sell it to us?" ”

"Yes, the court wants to buy grain from merchants, how expensive is it? I don't have any money. ”

Just when everyone was talking, the caravan leader of the Taiyuan royal family came to the gate of the Thorn Mansion. Seeing Wei Zheng's salute caravan: "Lord Wei, my master asked the villain to send grain to Shaanzhou, a total of 300,000 quintals, please accept it." ”

"Wow, so much food, Shaanzhou has been saved." Officials were pleasantly surprised.

Wei Zheng said: "Wei Tingshi, you can send someone to receive it." ”

Wei Hongliang was overjoyed and hurriedly beckoned someone to receive it. However, he also asked with some concern: "How much, the household department has not allocated disaster relief funds, and we can't afford to pay it." ”

The person in charge of the Taiyuan Wang family said in a righteous manner: "It is incumbent on you to fight drought and disaster relief, you don't need money, you just send someone to receive it." ”

"Wow, righteous businessman, righteous businessman. The Taiyuan royal family is amazing, no wonder they are so famous, in the end, they are a big family. Officials were amazed.

Soon after, the person in charge of the Taiyuan Wang family who delivered the grain was delivered and took the people away.

The officials returned to the Assassin's House.

Assassin Shi Wei Hongliang said: "I can't imagine it, our Tang people are simple, and even businessmen are so righteous. Righteous businessman. ”

"yes, yes." The officials were amazed.

Wei Zheng couldn't cry or laugh, shook his head and didn't speak.

Huang Suxin couldn't help but say: "Righteous businessman, righteous businessman is a fart." There are righteous businessmen, but not these guys. ”

Assassin Shi Wei Hongliang asked in surprise, "What's the matter?" Is there another reason for this food? ”

Wei Zheng nodded and said, "Yes, these grains were exchanged between His Royal Highness the King of Qi and them. These merchants. He shook his head.

"His Royal Highness the King of Qi, not that ......" As an official at the level of assassination, he has a certain understanding of the personnel relations in the imperial court. King Yiyang is now called King Qi, and Wei Hongliang also knows the reputation. He almost said that Li You was unbearable.

Huang Suxin said proudly: "Yes, it is my Royal Highness, not only you Shaanzhou, but also the funds for drilling wells and disaster relief in the entire Guannei Province are provided by His Royal Highness." "When he talks about Li You now, he unconsciously adds the words of His Royal Highness of my family, and he is very proud of him.

"Huh? And such a thing? "Officials are talking.

The sun is like fire, the earth is dry, and the breeze blows through, and it can roll up puffs of smoke and dust.

On May 1, the Shuo Dynasty, officials above the nine grades in the capital gathered in the Taiji Palace.

Li Shimin happily announced, "All Aiqing, I want to announce two good news.

The first is that the general Li Jing will lead the army to return triumphantly the day after tomorrow, and the imperial court is about to hold a ceremony to sacrifice prisoners. I will ring the Jingyang bell with my own hands to celebrate. ”

"Long live Your Majesty, long live, long live!" The ministers cheered.

When everyone calmed down, Li Shimin said: "There is a big drought in Guanzhong this year, and there has been no rain so far. However, the imperial court took precautions and carried out disaster relief operations in advance. So far, 37,600 wells have been drilled, 800,000 quintals of grain have been distributed, and another 300,000 quintals have been reserved. I can declare that even if the summer grain harvest in the entire Guanzhong region is out this year, there will be no starvation death. ”

"Long live Your Majesty, long live, long live!" The courtiers cheered again.

Gao Jingming, the head of the household department, came out and said: "Your Majesty, this disaster relief fundraising, Tian Min, the lord of the Qi Palace, has made great contributions, and I also ask Your Majesty to give you a commendation." ”

Then, Wei Zheng came out and said: "Your Majesty, Shi Huang Suxin, the head of the Qi Palace, has worked tirelessly and contributed a lot to the matter of raising food and supervising the disaster relief of the local government, and I suggest that Your Majesty give him a commendation." ”

Li Shimin nodded and said: "The two Qing families are reasonable, these two people have made great contributions, I decided to award Huang Suxin a first-class viscount, Tian Min a second-class viscount, and the grade will be promoted to one level." ”

In the envious eyes of everyone, Huang Suxin and Tian Min came out to thank them.

Then, Wang De came out and announced the list of people who had contributed to the disaster relief, including Gao Jingming, Huang Furui, Wei Zheng, Zhang Guigui, Yin Guanghao, some state assassins, county orders and other relevant personnel. Everyone noticed that in addition to Huang Suxin and Tian Min, several officials in the Qi Wangfu were commended.

However, there was no Qi king Li You, and Li You did not come to the court meeting.

This incident has caused speculation among the ministers.

Everyone knew the relationship between Yin Hongji and Li You, so they set their eyes on him. Yin Hongji studied his palm intently, and he couldn't see any expression.

Wei Wangfu.

Li Tai saw that there was no Li You in the list of recipients of this disaster relief, and he was secretly happy in his heart, he felt that Li You was still not welcomed in the eyes of Li Shimin, otherwise, he rewarded the officials of the Qi Palace, but did not mention the King of Qi, and even the last court did not let him participate.

Changshi Wang Cong said sourly: "Your Highness, the long history and main book of the Qi Palace's mansion have actually been awarded the title of viscount, it seems that Your Majesty attaches great importance to His Royal Highness the King of Qi." He was really envious of Huang Suxin and Tian Min.