Chapter 356: Disaster Relief

In fact, Zhang Lingyang ordered several things that need to be dealt with after the disaster, and now that the earthquake has just broken out, the first thing to do is to rescue and resettle the victims.

It wasn't until half an hour later that Zhang Lingyang thought of this most important question.

"Someone!" Zhang Lingyang called a guard and ordered: "Immediately take my token to several nearby guard posts, and order the commanders of each guard post to lead troops to rescue the victims, and organize the victims to build a dying settlement." ”

Although the affected people will also rescue themselves, the force is too weak, so Zhang Lingyang will give this order. After all, no group has a higher ability to organize and mobilize than the military.

When all the problems were dealt with, it was already late at night, and Zhang Lingyang was already very tired, lying on the bed and sleeping in clothes.

Early the next morning, the guards who had gone to deliver the order had returned overnight to explain the situation.

Outside the palace, the commanders of several nearby guards and the local officials of Taean Province were already waiting there.

After knowing the situation, Zhang Lingyang severely reprimanded the local officials in Tai'an Mansion and ordered them to quickly go back to organize disaster relief, and then summoned the commanders of the remaining guards.

As soon as they met, Zhang Lingyang said directly: "You already know the situation, so I won't go into details." However, there is one thing I want to warn you, if I find out that there are soldiers who are doing misdeeds during the disaster relief, and the soldiers who are misbehaving will be punished on the spot, your commanders will not have to do it again! ”

Hearing this, several commanders looked at each other.

In the event of a local disaster, the army's practice in the past was to strictly guard against the victims and prevent them from causing trouble.

How about now? Such an order was given directly to the army.

In the past, during the time of disaster, it was not uncommon for the army to do unscrupulous acts, and it was not uncommon to take advantage of the fire to rob, forcibly rob the people's land, and rape women, but it was a matter that was repeatedly prohibited.

It's just that no one has studied these things in the past, and they are all used to it, so it's not surprising.

Although they were confused in their hearts, they could only carry out Zhang Lingyang's order meticulously.

Now, Zhang Lingyang, the son of heaven, is staying in Tai'an Mansion, and the people of Jinyiwei and Dongchang are also scattered in all directions, once something bad reaches Zhang Lingyang's ears during the period, then their official can really do it.

After returning to the barracks, these commanders gave repeated orders to the officers and men under their command, which made them a little more relieved.

However, these commanders are also old fritters, and they know in their hearts that there are many soldiers in the army, although they have promised very well now, they are afraid that they will walk out of the gate of the barracks and do something hurtful to the heavens and reason, and they can't think of it.

Therefore, just in case, after deliberation, these commanders decided to temporarily set up a supervision team to supervise the army and prohibit them from doing anything outside.

Of course, this matter must first be reported to Zhang Lingyang.

After Zhang Lingyang found out, he praised them for a rare time, which made several commanders happy.

Originally, it was rare for them to see the Son of Heaven a few times in their lifetimes, let alone get the praise of the Son of Heaven.

Although it was only a verbal compliment, it was a rare encouragement for them, so they took the disaster relief operation more seriously.

Three days later, a preliminary count of the damage was made.

Looking at the cold numbers on the report, Zhang Lingyang couldn't help but gasp.

Tens of thousands of houses collapsed in Taean Province, the hardest hit by the earthquake, killing thousands of people and injuring countless others.

In this case, relying on a few doctors from the Tai Hospital alone is undoubtedly a drop in the bucket, Zhang Lingyang immediately issued an order, ordering all the doctors from several nearby state capitals to participate in the rescue of the wounded, and asked people to urgently send an edict to the Tai Hospital in the capital for 800 li, and ordered another group of apprentices to come to Tai'an.

The Academies of the Tai Hospital were recruited when they were making pills for the treatment of the Black Death, and although their medical skills are not very good now, it is still easy to deal with some simple wounds.

As soon as he finished making this will, Zhou Chang returned and said: "Your Majesty, Weichen is responsible for transporting money and grain from several nearby state capitals, but it turns out that most of the granaries of these state capitals are empty, and they can't meet the needs of the affected people at all. ”

"Can the silverfish be cleaned up?" Zhang Lingyang asked.

"Back to Your Majesty, Weichen has already brought people to put all these officials in prison and wait for the next step."

Zhang Lingyang nodded noncommittally, and ordered: "You take a group of people and horses to borrow grain from the local big families now, and if anyone dares to refuse, they will be punished for the crime of great rebellion!" ”

"Wechen obeys!"

Under Zhang Lingyang's drastic measures, the disaster area finally had a few days of rations. But compared to many victims, it is still a drop in the bucket.

But fortunately, three days later, Li Guangtai, the imperial history of the left capital of the Inspectorate, rushed over from the capital with a batch of grain and grass.

At the time of the catastrophe, the operational efficiency of the imperial court seemed to be much higher all of a sudden, and after seeing Zhang Lingyang's handwritten edict, Zhu Kaishan, the head of the household department, did not hesitate at all, and ordered someone to open the household treasury.

Because of the urgency of time, Li Guangtai did not bring much money and food this time, but if he saved some money, it would still be enough for the people for half a month.

The follow-up large quantities of money and grain, the household department has also been loaded one after another, and it is being transported to Shandong in a steady stream.

Seeing Li Guangtai arrive and bring money and food, Zhang Lingyang was relieved.

Summoned Li Guangtai, Zhang Lingyang instructed: "I have ordered the local health center, Jinyiwei, and Dongchang to participate in the disaster relief, and now that the disaster situation has basically stabilized, the next post-disaster reconstruction and the treatment of the wounded will depend on Li Aiqing."

What's more, tomorrow I will give you a warrant, and during the reconstruction, the soldiers of several nearby guards will be deployed by Aiqing. If anyone dares to object, Aiqing can cut it first and then play it!

Also, I ordered someone to investigate a group of dereliction of duty officials, and you directly ordered someone to escort them to Beijing and hand them over to the three law divisions for trial. In addition, I suspect that the local officials are suspected of colluding with the gentry to resell the grain and grass in the government treasury, and you can start investigating after the disaster situation is stabilized. ”

"Thank you Your Majesty for your trust, Weichen will live up to Your Majesty's trust!" Li Guangtai was not an obscene person, and immediately took over the presiding over the handling of the disaster.

After Li Guangtai went to the palace, Zhang Lingyang was completely idle.

After several days of busyness, Zhang Lingyang was a little tired, and he could finally sleep for a moment that day.

When he got up the next day, Zhang Lingyang ordered the recall of the people of Jinyiwei and Dongchang, and stayed in Tai'an Mansion for another three days, seeing that Li Guangtai handled the matter in an orderly manner, even more orderly than when he handled it himself, which was relieved......