Last year's winter was a bit strange, there was no snow, there were different opinions, some said good, some said bad, the people were pragmatic, as long as it did not hinder life, it did not snow, but did not go to the heart, thinking that although the weather was cold, it would be good to wait for spring.

After the sting, it didn't take long to reach the spring equinox, the spring rain was moist like a crisp, lingering and falling, the streets and alleys were all shrouded in misty drizzle, and there was a little taste of river rain and smoke.

The people thought that it was a good thing that there was no snow in the winter and that it rained in the spring, so at least the crops in the fields would not have to worry.

How do you know that this rain is half a month, before it was still drizzling, and then it was drizzling, knocking on the windows of each household, and then later, pouring like a pillar, the sky is full of white flowers, and the shadow of the person can not be seen clearly across the distance, the water flow on the street is not fast, there is water everywhere, the people go out is extremely inconvenient, the man is fine, except for shoes and socks barefoot walking in the cold water, women have many inconveniences, afraid of falling ill, can not go out of the house.

The inconvenience of life was still a trivial matter, and it didn't take long for the excerpts from the disaster to fly to the emperor's desk like snowflakes.

He and the crown prince went down to the court every day, and they went into the south study to discuss with the ministers about disaster relief and rescue. Although there were many and complicated things, the emperor and the crown prince were both people who were in danger, and they dealt with them one by one, dispatching garrisons from all over the country to rush to the port of lack of embankment to carry out emergency repairs, opening granaries to relieve the victims, and at the same time strengthening patrols in various prefectures and counties, so as to prevent the victims from taking advantage of the fire to loot and add chaos to the chaos.

With the implementation of effective measures, there have been fewer reports and all the gaps that can be plugged have been plugged, but the people have been irreversibly affected by the disaster, and there are still a large number of people who have no fixed place to live, become displaced people, and have become a factor of social instability. However, the treasury was almost empty, and it was difficult for the emperor's clever wife to cook without rice.

The crown prince frowned twice, father, the current plan is only to make a fuss about the tax matter, and it is possible to alleviate the urgent situation

The emperor waved his hand, no, now that the people are suffering, and then the taxes are added, wouldn't it make it worse, let's think of other ways.

Prince Dao: Now there is no other way to think of it, the rich families in the city have already voluntarily donated money and materials once, and it is not good to let them donate again.

The emperor touched his chin and thought about it, and ordered Jia Tong to invite General Du to come.

The crown prince raised his eyebrows slightly, probably guessing the emperor's thoughts, instead of begging people to raise donations, it is better to take the richest household. After all, the richest man in Lin'an City is not so easy to be, and he is always under the emperor's nose.

What the emperor and General Du said, no one knew, the emperor called everyone back, only he and Du Changfeng were in the house, about an hour later, General Du withdrew, and walked away with a heavy face.

Du Changfeng returned to the house, Shi Yingying was discussing with Shi Pengpeng about opening a silver village, there is more silver, it is better to store it in another silver village, it is better to store it in her own silver village, with the money in turnover, she can plan more things.

Seeing that her family's General Du's face was not very good, he asked, I came back early today, is there something wrong?

Du Changfeng didn't speak, only let out a long sigh. Shi Pengpeng knew that his father and mother had something to talk about, so he obediently withdrew and closed the door so that they could talk.

Du Changfeng sighed heavily, sat down at the table, Shi Yingying poured him a glass of water, and said, what's wrong? Is the emperor going to send you to repair the reservoir?

Du Changfeng shook his head and remained silent.

Shi Yingying is an anxious child, seeing that he refused to speak, his voice was raised, you are talking, I can't do it if you want to die in a hurry?

Du Changfeng raised his eyes to look at her, looking like he wanted to say goodbye, and finally sighed heavily, but still didn't speak.

Shi Yingying didn't see her husband feel so sad, knowing that the matter was very serious, she put her hand on the back of Du Changfeng's hand, slowed down her tone, and said, what's the matter? We are husband and wife, blessing or curse, carrying it together, there is no hurdle that cannot be overcome.

Du Changfeng was sullen for a long time, and finally said that the emperor asked me to borrow money.

Shi Yingying wondered, the emperor asked you to borrow money? Why don't you ask me to borrow it?

Probably I'm his courtier, so I'm a little talkative.

Shi Yingying said, the emperor borrowed money and borrowed money, why bother making it difficult for you to be like this?

Du Changfeng snorted, I'm afraid that you will be embarrassed.

What do I have to be embarrassed about, how much will he borrow?

Two, twenty, ten thousand taels

Shi Yingying gasped, he really dared to speak, didn't he want to destroy my historical records?

Du Changfeng looked at her like this, and lowered his head in panic, I knew that you would be embarrassed.

You promised?

Well.

Shi Yingying pointed at the back of his head, you have convulsions, dare to borrow so much money? You don't earn this money, you don't feel distressed! Du Changfeng, the money is mine, what qualifications do you have to agree?

Didn't you say that I am the head of the family, the burly man pretended to be pitiful, quite funny, there was no joke in front of the king, I promised, if the money could not be raised, the emperor would kill me.

Shi Yingying is indignant, then let the emperor kill you.

Du Changfeng lowered his head again, and after a while, he stood up, put pen and ink on the table, and posed as if he was ready to write.

Shi Yingying looked at him coldly, too lazy to speak.

Du Changfeng spread out the paper, glanced at her, his eyes were sad, Yingying, it's all my fault, I relented for a while, I don't blame you, the thing is what I should inherit, the emperor wants to kill me, I have nothing to say, I just ask him not to be angry with you, I write this letter of resignation, indicating that I have nothing to do with you, and all the consequences will be borne by me alone.

Lifting the pen and dipping it in ink, before it fell, his eyes were red, there was a way that men have tears and did not flick, Shi Yingying saw him like this, his heart was like a fire, he snatched the pen and threw it on the ground, and shouted: Husband and wife are one, we must bear the burden of nature together, don't make this dead look to make people annoying, isn't it just 200,000 taels of silver, it's a big deal that I will go bankrupt.

Du Changfeng looked at her, moved as if he was about to cry, hugged her tightly, Yingying, I know that you are a person who understands righteousness, in fact, the emperor also has the emperor's difficulties, the people are affected, and the displaced people are fleeing everywhere, and he can't open his mouth to me. Don't worry, the emperor said that he will return this money slowly, and no one will miss you.

Shi Yingying sighed silently in her heart, the two monarchs and ministers are working together to force her, she has heard about the current predicament of Dongyue, she has suffered a disaster, her business is not easy to do, the emperor is the monarch, seeing the people suffering, he can't sit idly by, although Du Changfeng is born in martial arts, he has a soft heart, the emperor is scheming, and he will agree to everything if he complains a few times to him.

But what can be done, 200,000 and Du Changfeng, which is more important, she still has a pole in her heart.

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