This summer is a rare drought year for Zixi for many years.

It has been reported that most of the grain fields in the north have not been harvested, and in the west there are even fewer grains, and only in some places in the south have a decent yield, but only less than half of the usual yield, and there is barely a remnant.

But how can the wealth of one side withstand the famine of many parties.

"Isn't it possible to transport half of the grain from the south to the north without solving the grain shortage in the north first?"

Wen gradually replied: "Although there is a little more grain in the south, it can be deducted from the grain of the next year, as well as the inevitable loss on the way, and the rest, I am afraid that it can only solve the urgent need for a while, and after half a month, where the remaining rations come from is another problem." Moreover, it is a long way to transport grain from the south to the north. Whether you can arrive safely is still a second word. Now there is heavy rain in the south, and if the grain is drenched, I am afraid that it will be ruined. ”

"What does Yi Wenxiang mean, what should I do?"

Wen gradually smiled, unable to answer.

Empress Dai thought that he had a solution, but seeing his appearance, I was afraid that there was no way at all.

"According to the mourning family, like Wen Xiang, who only asks questions but can't say solutions, it's better to speak less. Otherwise, if one matter remains unresolved, another matter will be added, and what will be the good of the affairs of the DPRK and China. ”

"Back to the Queen Mother," Huang Mengcheng came out and said, "Wen Xiang doesn't mean that it can't be solved, but I'm afraid that saying it will make the Queen Mother angry." ”

Wen Yan's face became difficult to look at for a while.

"I think what Wenxiang means is to open the national warehouse and transport the grain in the warehouse to the north, which can solve the current dilemma."

Empress Dai looked at Wen Yan, and Wen Yan could only nod.

"This granary of the treasury is to prepare for the unpredictable difficulties in the capital, so that the people in the capital can keep the last food in times of crisis. What if the grain from the treasury is transported to the north, and then there is a drought in the country? ”

"Mother, this is just the worst plan. Compared with the people in the north, who don't even have rice in the pot, it is more than enough. In this way, it is better to use it on the blade of the sword, and it is also considered a merit. ”

Empress Dai looked at Wen Yan's smile, but felt that he had another plan.

"What does Huang Qing think?" Empress Dai asked.

Huang Mengchen's eyes looked back, and Wei Rin stood up and replied, "Lord Huang may agree, but Chen thinks that this plan is not feasible. ”

"What's the explanation?"

Wei Rin said: "The grain in the treasury is only a drop in the bucket, even if it is transported to the north. Even if the laborers moved the crowd out, it would not be of much use. ”

"And what do you mean?"

Wei Rin pondered for a moment and replied, "According to what the minister has seen, there is still a need to transport grain from the south. ”

Ke Wenxiang said that this approach is difficult, and I am afraid that the gains will outweigh the losses. Could it be that you still have a solution? ”

"No."

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Empress Dai became more and more unsure of whether this minister, who had been promoted by herself, had real talent and learning.

"The minister's solution is not to transport grain from the south to the north, but to the west."

"The drought in the north is much worse than in the west, so why do you not understand the disaster in the north, but you have to transport grain to the west first?"

"It's not easy to transport to the north, Master Wen has already said it clearly, so I don't need to repeat it. What the ministers want is the convenience of transporting to the west. The road from south to west is mostly flat avenues, and it is convenient for cars and horses. Moreover, there is less rain in the west, and there is less risk of rainwater mildew along the way. The only disadvantage is that the journey is a little farther, and you need to send more manpower to escort you. ”

"And how to solve the disaster in the north?"

Wei Rin was silent.

Empress Dai squinted, a little angry: "Lord Wei won't tell the mourning family, just ignore the disaster victims in the north." ”

Wei Rin hurriedly smiled: "That's not what the minister meant, the minister is just afraid that after saying this idea, it will be difficult for all the ladies and colleagues to accept it for a while." ”

Saying this, everyone was interested in the plan he was talking about.

"There is already little rain in the northern region, and in normal years, even if there is no drought, there is less food than in other regions, and there is often a need for food rations from other places. It is better to change the diet of some people in the north, not necessarily to grow rice and eat rice, but also to grow barley, sorghum and other crops to replace rice with flour, which can fill the stomach and is also suitable for the dry climate in the north. In this way, not only can you solve the immediate urgency, but you can also be self-reliant in the future, and you don't have to rely on others. ”

Many of the courtiers nodded in approval.

Wei Rin continued: "Moreover, these crops are diverse and hardy, which is the most suitable for the people of the north. ”

"What if they don't want to? This eating habit is a habit that has been accumulated over the years, and it is not feasible to try it for a long time, let alone change it for a while. How do you make sure that they can replace rice with barley and sorghum? ”

Wei Rin smiled slightly: "It's delicious." People in the world who don't like good food. If there are many kinds of food that can be made with different flavors, people can eat in different ways and have a different sense of satisfaction. ”

Empress Dai was very satisfied with his answer, looked around at the ministers, and asked, "But there are still any objections?" ”

Wen gradually glanced at Shi Wang on the side, wanting her to come out and say something.

Empress Dai also set her eyes on her.

Shi Wang has always liked to say some counter-words, and it is understandable that she will stand up against it.

Shi Wang said: "Yuan Ping agrees with Master Wei's approach and has no objection. ”

Then he stood back and said no more.

This strategy is good, and it is natural to agree, whether it is a power struggle or not.

Wen gradually frowned, but he did not object.

Huang Mengcheng was a little puzzled, he didn't expect Shi Wang to agree to this matter so quickly.

Wei Rin saw Shi Wang stand up in agreement, and he was also a little surprised.

"Lord Wen, what about you?"

"Minister, there is no objection."

"Okay, since there is no objection, let's do as Lord Wei does." Empress Dai said, "Since Lord Wei can put forward this suggestion, let you carry it out, and press the grain collected from the south to the west." In addition, the cultivation of crops in the north is afraid that it will be difficult for the people to adapt, and they also need to be taught by Master Wei. It's better to educate the northern people about eating wheat and sorghum and leave it to Master Wei. In this way, the mourning family can rest assured. ”

Shi Wang's heart tightened.

Empress Dai transferred Wei Rin to escort food and educate the people, and it would take several months to come and go, to say the least.

Keeping him away from the government for such a long time, no matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like trust, but it seems to be deterring him.

Perhaps, in Empress Dai's heart, this Master Wei is not yet in her control, and he is not even in her trust list.

Although he is talented, it makes people unable to figure out his details and requirements, such talents, whether to use them or not, it seems that Empress Dai is not very sure.

"Commandment." Wei Rin was slightly stunned for a moment, and then took over Empress Dai's task.

"Then please Lord Wei." Empress Dai said meaningfully.

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