This is the first time since the capture of the three northern counties that the imperial court has heard the news of the king of Zhenbei.

And as soon as it came, it was a big flood and asked the imperial court to control the flood and provide disaster relief.

Anyone who has anything to do with the king of Zhenbei must be handled carefully.

Not to mention such a major event as the flood of the Canglan River.

They can't be careless.

"What do you think?" On the dragon chair, Emperor Renxuan's dull voice sounded.

Prime Minister Wei Qing immediately stood up and said: "The Canglan River is the largest river in my dynasty, and every summer, it will face rising water levels and serious floods. ”

"What the king of Zhenbei said should be true."

When everyone in the court heard this, they immediately nodded secretly.

Prime Minister Wei Cheng deserves to be Prime Minister Wei Cheng, and he immediately grasped the key to the matter.

Yes, whether it is the imperial court or Emperor Renxuan, in the face of this news.

The first thing to do is not to negotiate who to send to control the floods, or how much food to distribute for disaster relief.

It's about whether this news is true or not.

If it is true, there will be such a discussion.

If it is a false ......, the meaning of the representation is a bit secretive.

None of the people present were stupid, so they naturally knew what it meant.

After hearing Wei Qing's answer, Emperor Renxuan did not rush to conclusions, but said, "Where is Dasi Nong?" ”

When Dasi Nong Hao De heard this, he immediately came out: "Weichen is here." ”

"Can the Canglan County Guard send a report requesting the imperial court for disaster relief?"

Disaster relief naturally needs food, and Hao De, as one of the nine secretaries, is in charge of all the food and financial revenues of the Daqian court.

So it's right to ask him.

It's just that this question is a little meaningful.

The same news, the king of Zhenbei has already said it again.

Why do you need to confirm it again from the Canglan County Guard?

The implication is self-evident.

"A few days ago, the Canglan County Guard did send a report, saying that the Canglan River was rising and flooding, and asked the imperial court for disaster relief." Hao De's tone was slow and clear, so that everyone in the court could really listen to it.

Suddenly, everyone breathed a sigh of relief in silence.

It's good to be true.

"In that case, then all the Qing family, who is willing to go to the Canglan River to control the water?" Emperor Renxuan said in a loud voice.

When the courtiers heard this, they were silent and dumb, and did not speak.

The flooding of the Canglan River has existed since the founding of Taizu, and it has lasted for more than 300 years!

In the past 300 years, how many courtiers have had experience in water control?

Among them, there are people who come from families who control water, there are bachelors who have studied the scriptures and studied water control for more than ten years, and there are even doers who mobilize the broad masses of the people to work hard.

But the result?

Three hundred years have passed, and these people have turned into loess.

The Canglan River still exists, and the flooding is getting worse day by day.

What so many ancient sages failed to do, they really didn't have much confidence to do.

Seeing that there was silence in the court for a while, Emperor Renxuan named again: "Hong Qing's family, I remember that you are from a family of water control, and you should have some experience, why are you silent?" ”

Among the officials, when Hong Quan heard this, he immediately stood up and said with a bitter face: "Your Majesty, the flood in the Canglan River is a commonplace. ”

"The reason why so many sages can retreat is because of the flooding of the river and the accumulation of sediment."

"As a result, the water level has risen step by step, and the dam has been repaired again and again, but to no avail."

"Once the levee bursts, it's a thousand miles away. It's like the sky is falling apart, and it's hard to resist. ”

In the face of such a flood, Wechen ...... Wechen is only shallow in learning, disregarding the grace of the saint, it is difficult to take on this great responsibility, and Wechen is ashamed. ”

When Emperor Renxuan heard this, his brows furrowed slightly.

I also named a few ministers who had a lot of experience in the way of water control, but the reply they got was without exception: they could not do anything.

Emperor Renxuan couldn't help but rub his eyebrows, feeling a little tired.

Recently, he has heard a lot of these four words, and his ears are calloused.

However, these people can't be blamed, a problem that has not been solved for 300 years is indeed difficult for them to solve overnight.

Although Emperor Renxuan is strong, he is not an unreasonable person.

Seeing that the atmosphere at the scene was stagnant, Prime Minister Wei Qing stood up again and said, "Your Majesty, the envoy is right. The flooding of the Canglan River is a cliché, and it is unrealistic to solve it overnight. ”

"Why don't you discuss the issue of sending food for disaster relief first? That's the priority! ”

Emperor Renxuan nodded and said, "Hao Qing, there is still money and grain in the treasury, but it is enough for disaster relief?" ”

"Back to Your Majesty, there are still five million pieces of money and two million catties of grain in the treasury."

Hearing the news, Emperor Renxuan was silent.

To tell the truth, five million guan yuan is five million taels of silver according to the exchange rate of Daqian.

It's not less, but it's not much.

In these days, armor and blades had to be cast by a special craftsman, and the cost was surprisingly large.

What's more, there are also various expenses such as military salaries and grain transportation.

As for two million catties of grain, it seems to be a lot.

If you do the math, it's not enough.

An adult man has to eat half a pound of food a day.

It is fifteen catties a month, and two million catties of grain is enough for more than 100,000 people to eat for a month.

In this way, not only is it not rich, but it is a little stretched.

If you want to start a war with Beiyan, such a little food and money will definitely not be enough.

However, it is still early, and when the autumn harvest is due, the imperial court will still be able to collect a wave of grain and pay a wave of taxes.

In this way, it is almost the same.

As long as there is no anxiety for several months, it should be just enough to separate the victory and defeat with Beiyan.

Can... Once it is used for disaster relief, I am afraid that this battle will not be completed.

Emperor Renxuan was silent for a moment, and then turned his gaze to several figures in the main hall.

"The treasury is empty, and it coincides with a national disaster, and I can't escape the blame."

"Ladies and gentlemen, you should also do your best."

Hearing this, everyone was stunned and understood, isn't it just donating money and food.

The rest of the people arrived okay, and the officials from the five major families of Qiandu frowned one after another, feeling a little ominous.

Sure enough, only the next moment, I heard Emperor Renxuan say: "When the national disaster is at hand, the Qing family can donate some food as appropriate to help the people tide over the difficulties." ”

"I don't force it, but more... Can be less. ”

Emperor Renxuan's tone, in terms of whether it can be more or less, deliberately paused for a moment, so that everyone could listen to it sincerely.

When Taiwei Zhang Lang heard this, he immediately stood up and said, "Weichen is willing to donate 5,000 catties of food to help the people of Canglan." ”

When Prime Minister Wei Qing heard this, he followed closely and said: "Weichen is also willing to donate 5,000 catties of grain to help the people get out of trouble." ”

When the courtiers heard this, they immediately looked at each other, and their faces were difficult to look at.

Zhang Lang was the emperor's man, and it was not strange to donate 5,000 catties of grain.

But you, Wei Qing, are from a poor family, so why do you come to join in the fun, can you get 5,000 catties of grain?

Now the tone is set so high, you can't donate less.

For a while, up and down the court, everyone was full of sadness.