The strategists more or less had some opinions in their hearts about such a decision. After all, no matter who it is, the treasure that has been obtained with great effort, and even the princess has taken a warship to the sea, but in the end she has not used a penny on her own soldiers, no matter how you think about it, you will feel panicked.

But everyone understands people. The prince is so kind to the people, and everything he does is diametrically opposed to Li Qitian, and the two of them have high moral qualities. Thinking about it this way, everyone felt that they had chosen the wrong person, after all, no one wanted to follow a master who regarded human life as a mustard. Even if such a person ascends to a big position, what good will happen to him as a minister?

In this way, everyone has made a decision in their hearts, and they can think about it this time when they couldn't think of it before.

Seeing that everyone had no objections, Xiao Xiao still smiled indifferently, but he was secretly relieved in his heart. These strategists in front of them are the elites who have been valued by Xiao Xiao after all these years of painstaking management.

Their recognition is very important to the owl.

If he can't get the support of the people he trusts, he may be full of loopholes in his future actions, just like Tao Hanshan did not agree with his idea at the beginning, and felt that Qin Yining, a woman, interfered too much in the previous matter, so he would carry out the assassination, if there was no Sakurai, Qin Yining would have been gone for a long time.

He absolutely does not want this to happen again. That kind of accident happened at the beginning, it has already shown his mistakes and incompetence, and now they seem to be walking on the edge of a knife, if he can't even control his internal worries, how can he sweep away the trouble?

After making up his mind, Xiao Xiao discussed with everyone in a low voice, and finally decided to send two teams of men and horses, one team to the desert island, and quietly transported the treasure in batches and placed it in different regions. The other group went to various places to investigate, and found that there were rich merchants who stockpiled grain, or some people who made a fortune and resold grain, they secretly wrote them down, so that they could purchase grain in a targeted manner in the future.

The small island where the treasure is located is near Jingang, and it is not difficult to transport some of it first, and Xiao Xiao ordered someone to check whether there is anyone in Jingang who has food in his hands, and the decision is set, and Xiao Xiao's mood is much better.

It's just that all this he does has to be done in secret, and he can't reveal the slightest detail in the face of Chen Zhixian.

Seeing that Chen Zhixian wanted to speak and stop every time he saw him, scratching his ears and cheeks anxiously, and didn't know how to look good, Xiao Xiao thought about it, and then wrote another letter, ordering someone to send it to the capital quickly.

Chen Zhixian saw that he was sparse again, and his heart was simply mixed.

The capital is not far from Jingang, and there will be no news for three or four days. In just a few days, the prince made several excerpts asking the saint to send food and relief, but the saint did not move.

Although Chen Zhixian is upright, he is not a fool. The attitude of the saint is very different from the attitude that an emperor should have in Chen Zhixian's mind. The huge gap and the long-awaited supplies are all eating down the patience and hope of this loyal minister.

"How many innocent people starve to death if there is no food and grass for a day? Why hasn't the Holy One arranged it yet! ”

"Don't be anxious, the Holy One is also raising food and grass, he must have already thought of a way, we still need to stick to it these days."

In the past two days, he didn't have time to shave his beard, and he wore a green cotton arrow-sleeved robe at random, with a jade buckle tied around his waist, and it could be seen that the whole person had lost a lot.

These days, everyone eats gruel like the same, Chen Zhixian will never give them all the food because of the noble status of Xiao Xiao and Qin Yining, at first Chen Zhixian's cronies also persuaded him, and even Mrs. Chen secretly instructed Chen Zhixian to send some dry food and dried fish to the princess, and not to be too harsh on the nobles.

But Chen Zhixian has a bullish temperament, and he didn't listen to this set at all.

After a long time, the prince and the princess are not the kind of pampered nobles in their impressions, they can eat gruel together, and they will also go to the porridge shed to help, not at all like those high-ranking noble children.

Now the image of Xiao Xiao in Chen Zhixian's mind has changed greatly. With the words of the owl, Chen Zhixian was also extremely convinced.

"That's what the prince said. The Holy One will not be able to allocate any grain and grass at all. ”

But it turns out that Chen Zhixian is still too naïve.

They waited for another three days, and the waiting time added up to enough food to be brought from the capital and back. Li Qitian still didn't have the slightest movement, no grain and grass were transported, not to mention, not even a reply.

Chen Zhixian only felt disheartened.

"The last bit of food in the city has been taken out, and with dried fish, it is just for the people to stay up for an extra day or two." As Chen Zhixian spoke, he poured a large bowl of warm water to ward off the hunger in the mansion, "Lord Wang, why hasn't there been any news from the Holy Lord?" It's cold, there is no food, and the lower officials are really scared. ”

Golden Harbor is in the north, and now the weather at the end of October is full of autumn colors, but in the ripe season of autumn, they have no harvest.

In the season of hope, they are starving to death.

The people who should save them the most are not the only ones who say anything.

Xiao Xiao also drank a bowl of warm water, seeing that Chen Zhixian was so full of righteousness, and he seemed to have inexhaustible strength all the time, but at this time, he was like a frosted eggplant, and he couldn't help but feel sympathy. Such a good official, managing such an important hub town as Jingang, is not easy to sit in.

And such a responsible person is, of course, most concerned about the life and death of the people. It can be said that the death of every ordinary person is a thorn in Chen Zhixian's heart, and the more people die, the more holes his heart will be. I really can't bear to see such an upright person collapse.

After thinking about the replies he had received in the past few days, and counting the days, he suddenly stood up and said, "Lord Chen, why don't you go with this king?" ”

"Let's go? Where is the prince going? Chen Zhixian didn't understand what he meant for a while. body

Xiao Xiao's eyes were full of the domineering spirit of those who had been in the top position for a long time and the unscrupulous arrogance of unscrupulous means to achieve the goal, he looked back at Chen Zhixian and said: "I remember that there is a place called Minhui Village near Jingang, and there is a rich man with a wealthy family living in it? Is it called Liuyuan? ”

Lord Chen's heart jumped when he heard this, and he stammered nervously: "Wang, Wang, what are you asking for?" Don't think about it, your reputation in your life, don't be ruined by robbing the rich and helping the poor! ”

Robbing the rich and helping the poor?

"Are you a bandit when you are the king? Can you still rush in and rob it? The owl laughed amusedly.

Seeing him like this, Lord Chen thought about it, and felt that his statement was a bit stupid, so he couldn't help but laugh embarrassedly: "The prince is not strange, it is the lower officials who are straightforward and fast-talking, full of nonsense." ”

Xiao Xiao waved his hand to interrupt Lord Chen's words, and said with a smile: "Where will this king do the thing of robbing the rich and helping the poor?" The people are dying of hunger, and I believe that these rich people also want to contribute to the people, but they have no way. Of course, this king will go to visit, so as not to let kind-hearted people want to donate money and food, don't you say this reason? ”

Lord Chen was stunned when he heard this, and he was almost stunned by this statement.

Isn't this called "robbing the rich and helping the poor"? It's just a more euphemistic way of putting it.

They couldn't wait for the relief materials for a long time, and the saint refused to give them, and as a prince, they were forced to have no choice but to think about such a side-by-side way.

Lord Chen even had a disrespectful thought for a moment: Could it be that the Holy Lord deliberately delayed the provision of food and grass, so as to force the prince to do such a thing, so as to take the opportunity to punish the crime?

As soon as the idea arose, he was denied by Lord Chen himself. The king of a holy country is not so jealous of heroes, right? If you don't even have the strength to accommodate people, how can the people have a good life in the future?

Seeing that Lord Chen was thinking about things, he seemed to be stunned, and couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head. This Lord Chen is really one of the few such simple officials he has seen over the years.

made up his mind, even if he sank his face, he called Huzi in.

"Go, order a hundred palace guards, let's leave to Minhui Village to visit Liu Yuanwai."

Huzi immediately responded, turned around and walked quickly to arrange.

Xiao Xiao also strode out of the house.

Chen Zhixian was stunned for a moment, and then hurriedly strode after him, "Lord Wang, the lower official will go with you." ”

Xiao Xiao shook his head with a smile, patted Chen Zhixian on the shoulder and said, "No need." Chen Zhixian also needs to sit in Jingang. No matter what happens in the future, this king believes that as long as Lord Chen is there, the people of Jingang will have hope of survival. ”

This is said as if the owl is going to Longtan Tiger's Den this time.

Master Chen said anxiously: "Lord Wang, this can't be done, the idea is discussed by us, but at the critical moment, only let you go alone, who have become the lower officials?" You can rest assured, even if the saint blames it, there will be a subordinate official who will bear it with you. Absolutely not going to let you go to the top cylinder yourself. ”

Seeing Lord Chen say this, Xiao Xiao cherished this person even more sincerely, and persuaded with a smile: "Lord Chen, this king is a special envoy for disaster relief sent by the Holy Family. These things were meant for the king to come forward. You are the spiritual pillar of the people of Jingang. This will be a mess in Jingang. So you and I should go our separate ways. ”

"Lord Wang......" Lord Chen was moved, and his eyes were already a little red.

Xiao Xiao smiled and said: "Don't worry, my lord, this king knows how to measure, and he will not harm innocent people." This time, the king will not use force, but it is just to salute first and then soldier. ”

In fact, the guards of the palace are all masters, an ordinary squire, where can they resist such an elite as the Jinghu Guard? The little and fine he brought with him was enough to overwhelm anyone. I am not afraid to do it.

Xiao Xiao asked people to go back and tell Qin Yining, and then took Huzi and the others to Huimin Village.

And Qin Yining heard that Xiao Xiao took people to Huimin Village, and couldn't help but sigh faintly: "I guessed that he would definitely find a way to solve the famine." It's just that going this time is full of dangers, and it's easy to be left behind. ”

Seeing Qin Yining's frowns, Bingtang smiled and persuaded: "The princess relaxes, the prince is cautious, there will be nothing wrong." ”