Palace.

Diligent Palace.

Emperor Jianwu was reviewing the recitals, and several consecutive letters were all from the military department.

The military department Shangshu was greedy for military salaries, Chengguo Gong was nepotistic, Weiyuan Marquis plundered the army, and Zhennan Marquis intended to rebel......

Almost all the generals who held military power were convicted of crimes.

The duty of the imperial history is to hear about it, but it is rarely so intense, it doesn't sound like the great Qiansanxing, but more like the dynasty is about to die.

Emperor Jianwu asked the old eunuch beside him: "Go and check, what are these imperial historians crazy about!" ”

The old eunuch bowed down and returned a moment later to report it.

"Your Majesty, yesterday the frame of Marquis Wei Yuan and Lu Shangshu met and refused to give in to each other. Marquis Weiyuan ordered his soldiers to beat the Lu Mansion family, and even Lu Shangshu's sedan chair was overturned. ”

"Lu Shangshu didn't go to the Ministry of Rites to be on duty this morning, and it is said that he is recuperating at home!"

The old eunuch told the news of the investigation and tried to be fair and impartial.

Lu Shangshu was born in a big family, he is the right-hand man of Prime Minister Zhou, the Marquis of Weiyuan is in charge of the Beijing camp, and his daughter is the crown princess, so he can't be provoked on either side.

"I decreed that the Marquis of Weiyuan would be fined for one year."

Emperor Jianwu gave a painless punishment, and it has long been accustomed to civil and military attacks on each other, which is the result of his intentional guidance.

Continue to review the folds and see the report of the household department on the number of people affected by the disaster.

"In addition to the stock death, more than 100 people froze to death......"

Emperor Jianwu frowned, he had been an emperor for more than 30 years, but he couldn't understand the twists and turns.

What is stock death?

The snow disaster was not a big deal for Emperor Jianwu, the court had rules and regulations, and disaster relief was enough according to the law, but the incomprehensible household twists and turns made him feel that his courtiers were out of control.

"Pass on Zhou Aiqing."

The attendants on duty in the palace immediately went to the prime minister's mansion to deliver the decree.

The Prime Minister's Mansion is located on the right side of the Imperial Palace, only separated by a wall, and the big cadres respect the right side, which shows the prosperity of their power.

About half an hour.

Under the guidance of the inner servant, Prime Minister Zhou came to the Qinzheng Hall to bow three times and bow nine times.

"Zhou Aiqing, please get up and give me a seat."

Emperor Jianwu asked directly: "I have read a lot of books, and I have never seen the word of stock death, so I don't know how to explain it?" ”

"Your Majesty."

Prime Minister Zhou had just sat down, and hurriedly got up when he heard the question.

"This phrase was coined by Xu Shangshu of the Ministry of Households, which means the number of deaths of the people in the capital in previous years, and after deduction, it is the number of people who died due to the snow disaster!"

“……”

Emperor Jianwu was silent for a long time and asked, "How many people died in the capital during this snow disaster?" ”

Prime Minister Zhou glanced at the expressionless emperor, couldn't guess whether to listen to the good news or the real situation, thought about it and replied.

"The announcement issued by the yamen is 726 people."

Emperor Jianwu asked, "What about the reality?" ”

Zhou Chengxiang said truthfully: "There are more than 10,000 people in the capital alone, and the roads are closed by heavy snow, and the nearby states and counties have not yet been counted." ”

Emperor Jianwu sighed: "There are so many deaths, and the people are suffering, and I am not at ease!" ”

"Your Majesty, the minister will do his best to save the people of the capital."

Prime Minister Zhou Cheng's eyes were lowered, and he already understood the emperor's thoughts.

The capital does not allow so many people to die!

There are more deaths in Wannian County, more deaths in Yongning County, and even more deaths in nearby state capitals, and the snow disaster in the capital will naturally be alleviated.

"Zhou Aiqing go down."

Emperor Jianwu bowed slightly, he was very satisfied with Prime Minister Zhou, he was sensible and able to do things, the only pity was that he was born in a Jiangnan family.

The Empress Cui family, the Prime Minister Zhou family, the Lu family of the Ministry of Rites, etc., were all born in Jiangnan, and they were all the original shareholders who invested in Emperor Jianwu.

When you start a business, you are sweet and sweet, and if you start a successful business, it will be very uncomfortable if the shares are not in your hands!

However, if the shares cannot be forcibly withdrawn, it will cause instability in the imperial court, and later generations will also scold Emperor Jianwu for killing heroes and not being able to share wealth and wealth.

So he vigorously cultivated a new martial arts led by the Marquis of Weiyuan to maintain the balance of the court and avoid the imperial power from falling.

"If you had listened to your ancestors back then......"

A trace of remorse flashed in Emperor Jianwu's eyes, and he immediately shook his head, going back to the past and starting over, he would also choose to cooperate with the family.

"I don't know where the ancestor is hiding, it's so hard for me to find it!"

Gather your thoughts and check out the next note.

Cai Shilang of the Ministry of Rites wrote that there is a jade turtle in Jishui, carrying the yin and yang gossip, which is born auspicious, and is specially invited to be dedicated to the palace.

In the past, when he saw the auspicious twists, Emperor Jianwu would ignore them.

No praise, no punishment.

The emperor needs officials who are sycophants, not only to be happy, but also to give them anything that is not easy to do.

Cai Shilang is one of them, good at collecting auspicious rui everywhere.

The day before yesterday, the white deer was caught, the jade turtle was caught today, and the white tiger was found tomorrow.

"Loyalty is commendable, and it should be rewarded!"

Emperor Jianwu pondered for a long time and instructed the chamberlain to draft a decree.

"Cai Wenlin, the waiter of the Ministry of Rites, is loyal to the monarch and the country, has worked hard, and has been promoted to the ...... of the Ministry of Rites"

Upgrade three levels in a row!

The old eunuch listened beside him, his face was as usual, and his heart was turbulent.

The very different endings of Weiyuan Hou and Lu Shangshu seem to indicate something, and our family will not be able to accept Jiangnan's silver in the future!

……

Snow disasters come and go quickly.

The snow in the streets was shoveled clean and the corpses were cleaned.

When the sky clears, the snow disaster passes.

The yamen arrested a few Diao people who spread rumors and made trouble, and the head of the vegetable market was cut off, and no one dared to talk about how many people died.

Another half a month passed.

The people of the capital forgot that there was a snow disaster, and began to discuss this year's Oiran election, whether Chunfeng Tower can win the championship in a row, and whether Mingyue Pavilion can counterattack.

The mortuary was empty and deserted, as if it were overcrowded and illusory.

"Niang Xipi, the people outside are much more terrifying than our corpses!"

Li Ping'an also scolded in private, but he didn't dare to talk nonsense when he went outside, and when he talked to the living, he couldn't wait to hang his majesty long live in his mouth.

Survive, don't chill!

Seeing that the sky was about to darken, no one came to deliver the body.

Li Ping'an closed the door and locked it, and walked through the streets and alleys to Chongning Fang.

Cui's Bookstore.

The lights had been lit early, and many scholars read books by light, but instead of disliking it, the shopkeeper Cui asked the guy to boil water to dispel the cold.

Li Ping'an has been here a few times, and he is no stranger to such a scene.

I can vaguely guess the intention of the shopkeeper Cui, and in the future, any scholar who becomes an official will remember the kindness of the bookstore.

I asked Shopkeeper Cui curiously before, why don't you do good things to the end.

Set up a few tables and chairs, make a few pots of tea, and spend a few dollars, so that the scholars can remember it more deeply!

"Don't do enough good things!"

The shopkeeper Cui did not elaborate, and Li Ping'an pondered it repeatedly before he understood the deep meaning.

The bookstore can only stand and read, excluding those who take advantage, leaving behind the real poor scholars.

That's what comes in handy!

And the people who read are a little arrogant, standing is borrowing books, and sitting and drinking tea is charity.

A gentleman does not eat the food that comes to him, and a scholar with backbone and talent would rather be tired than accept alms from the bookstore.

The subtlety of its methods is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Li Ping'an admires the shopkeeper Cui very much, and he is worthy of being close to the thousand-year-old family, and it is easy to collect the gratitude of many readers.

came to the counter and said to the shopkeeper Cui.

"I have read the book I bought last time, and I have a deep feeling, please recommend a few Taoist classics for health and food supplements."

While he was talking, a scholar came in the bookstore.

The appearance is quite embarrassed, with white hair on his body, a few blood marks on his hands, and a fat goose.

"Master Su, long time no see."

Li Ping'an greeted with a smile, and the person who came was Su Mingyuan, whom Chunfeng Lou knew.