Chapter 121: The Flood of the Imperial Court
In the face of Wan Ce's praise, Qin Fan just smiled and shook his head.
This is just the beginning, and there will inevitably be a steady stream of silver taels flowing into my Datang in the future.
It's just that this matter still needs follow-up arrangements, and Qin Fan doesn't have the penchant to show off to others in advance.
After informing him of the reason for waiting in this household, Qin Fan looked at Wan Ce again:
"Lao Wan, what's the matter with you, I saw that you came from the west, why are you sweating?"
Wan Ce froze when he heard this.
He only made a temporary disguise, in order to figure it out without revealing his identity.
Now that things have been figured out, Qin Fan has become curious about his identity.
Wan Ce hurriedly wiped his sweat with his hands and said:
"Lord Qin, as soon as you say this, I suddenly remembered that there is a very urgent matter that needs to be done immediately."
"Lao Wan will go first! We'll talk about that another day. β
After speaking, without waiting for Qin Fan's reaction, he ran away without a trace.
Seeing this, Qin Fan was also confused.
What's going on with this guy.
The wind comes in a hurry, and the wind goes in a hurry.
It's like I'm here to meet me.
But what did he do when he came to see me? I guess I'm thinking too much.
Just as Qin Fan was thinking, the official who had received him before came out.
"I'm sorry, Lord Qin, but a few adults from our household department are not here."
Hearing this, Qin Fan was a little speechless: What are you asking when you go back when people are not there?
Fortunately, the official added:
"However, Lord Qin, this transaction contract you provided, as well as the identity credentials of those envoys of the Liuli Dynasty, have been confirmed."
"I'll take it to the fore when I get back. Lord Qin, you have made such a contribution, and the imperial court will definitely reward you! β
"When the time comes, please ask Lord Qin to give me a lot of help!"
"I'm tired."
Now that the matter has been decided, Qin Fan doesn't bother to care about the affairs of the household department.
So he just took those things and turned back.
The officials of this household department are strange. @η²Ύε\/Shuge*First update~~
When I reported the news before, I still looked like I didn't like to answer.
When the result came out, he looked enthusiastic, as if he was some kind of big person.
And as Qin Fan left, Wan Ce quickly entered the palace.
In the Taiji Palace, Li Shimin was discussing with his ministers the prevention and control of the Huainan flood.
According to the experience of previous years, in two months, Huainan will enter the rainy season.
At that time, the continuous rainstorm and the flood news of the Yangtze River.
Often, many fields are submerged and people's homes are washed away.
"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that the people of Huainan should be moved away as soon as possible, and then withdrawn when the water situation passes."
An official had a bad idea.
"Relocation?" Li Shimin snorted coldly: "The people have moved away, although they will not die in the flood." β
"But can the people move, and can their crops move? The people have worked hard for more than half a year, waiting for the rice in September to be able to supply the next year's rations! β
"What if people move away, and there is no one to take care of the land, and as soon as the flood recedes, the yield is reduced or even the harvest is lost?"
"Are you responsible?"
Li Shimin's questioning is not groundless.
People are afraid of flooding, and so are the crops.
Soil erosion, nutrient reduction, and the like are not mentioned for the time being.
The point is that the flood is coming, and it will not go away in a day.
The roots of the plant are soaked in water for days and are prone to decay.
As soon as the roots rot, the plant dies, and the crops are lost.
In the face of Li Shimin's aggressive questioning, the man was cowardly.
He didn't think about it that much, in his opinion, as long as they didn't die in the flood, they managed it well.
As for starving to death without food, it can only be blamed on the lack of diligence of the people.
On the side, Wei Zheng spoke: "Your Majesty, the flood in Huainan in previous years was mainly the flood news of the Yangtze River under the continuous rainfall. β
"If a dam is built to ward off flooding, the rainwater that falls on the fields in the village will not be caused if it is properly drained. (This chapter is not finished!) )
Chapter 121: The Flood of the Imperial Court
What a loss. β
Hearing this, Li Shimin's complexion did not improve.
"Building a dam requires a lot of human and material resources. Initial update @ "
"It's easy to say that this people's power is directly levied by Huainan."
"Presumably, in the area of resisting floods, the people of Huainan are more enthusiastic than us."
"But this silver tael is a big gap."
"What's more, in previous years, even if it was a flood fight, there would be a few areas that could not be completely defended, and the water would still pour in, but the harm was smaller."
Li Shimin's face was sad.
Money, money, money, or money!
If the 100,000 taels of silver had not been allocated to Qin Fan as a tribute to the Ryukyu Dynasty before, he might be able to hold on at this time.
But now, the autumn harvest has not yet arrived, and it is difficult for the imperial court to collect taxes from the people in advance.
The treasury is real, and there is not a single copper plate left!
Just when Li Shimin was troubled, someone wanted to go with him.
Hou Junji stood up:
"Your Majesty, the treasury originally had 100,000 taels of silver, which was enough for Huainan to reach it."
"It's just that Qin Fan, who abused the silver money, actually gave my Datang money and goods to Ryukyu, so that now the treasury is not enough to support Huainan to fight the flood."
"This move is for Qin Fan's fault! Please punish Your Majesty. β
Hou Junji opened the group, and other officials also spoke one after another.
"Please Your Majesty punish Qin Fan!"
"Please Your Majesty punish Qin Fan!"
Li Shimin was suddenly a little embarrassed.
In his opinion, that matter was indeed done too hastily by Qin Fan.
But he knew that what Qin Fan did was for the future development of Datang.
But these things cannot be told to the ministers.
At this moment, his ministers unanimously believed that it was Qin Fan's fault that led to the urgent need for silver taels in Huainan to fight the flood, but the treasury could not take out a tael of silver.
At this moment, the eunuch reported.
"Your Majesty, the household department is Wance, saying that there is something important to repay."
Li Shimin's eyes lit up immediately!
Well, Wan Ce came at the right time, no matter what he wanted to tell him, I would use this time to divert the topic of the ministers, so that they could no longer attack Qin Fan!
"Good! Pass it on! β
"Yes! Your Majesty! β
"Spread the word to the temple!"
"Spread the word to the temple!"
In the midst of the voices of the eunuchs on both sides, Wan Ce entered the Taiji Hall.
"Weichen Wance, knock to see Your Majesty!"
Li Shimin nodded:
"Excuse me!"
Wan Ce got up:
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Li Shimin tapped his fingers on the case and said:
"Tell me what's important!"
Hearing this, Wan Ce immediately spoke:
"Returning to Your Majesty, it is a matter about the Ryukyu Kingdom and Qin Fan of Wannian County."
Wan Ce specifically mentioned Qin Fan, just to let His Majesty know that this was what Qin Fan did.
Saying this, he naturally wanted His Majesty to reward Qin Fan, out of kindness.
But he didn't know that just before he came in, the ministers were crusading against Qin Fan.
And Li Shimin is also supporting: Wan Ce, Wan Ce! You couldn't have come at the right time!.
Chapter 121: The Flood of the Imperial Court