Chapter 76: Famine
The first day of every lunar month is an important day for going to court. You can usually take personal leave and sick leave, but the first day of the twelfth lunar month must be complete, especially the first day of the twelfth lunar month. Things are very busy near the end of the year. Except for the officials sent by the emperor, the rest of the people
Everyone must come to the morning court and cannot ask for leave for any reason. Even the nephew of the imperial concubine is seriously injured and has to limp to the court hall on crutches. Shen Yixiang believes that relatives of the emperor should set a good example.
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"If you have something to do, please report it early. If there is nothing to do, please leave the court." Eunuch Su's voice resounded through the entire hall. All civil and military officials knelt down to pay their respects. Only Ze Fenglin was half-standing to pay his respects. He really couldn't kneel down. How could he come to the court?
You have tried your best, but if you kneel down, your leg injury will worsen and you will be unable to stand up.
"Your Majesty, I have a report." Ze Fengduo has been in charge of the Imperial Palace for many years as a censor. He is responsible for reporting reports from various places and conducting inspections and impeachments of officials in the dynasty. He is considered to be a centralized authority in a centralized department, perhaps because of his outstanding talents.
He is also a relative of the emperor and is highly respected in the court.
"I am ready to play." Shen Yixiang squinted his eyes and looked at Ze Fengduo. They have been each other's monarch and minister for more than twenty years, but he still looks like the green young man in his memory, exuding vitality, standing with his son Ze Fenglin.
Together, they are more like peers.
"Xu Jin, the founder of Hezhou, submitted a memorial, asking the emperor to send grain and grass reinforcements." The memorial to the founder of Hezhou was spread out in thousands of words. Ze Fengduo was very tired from reading it. From beginning to end, he talked about how difficult it was for the people of Hezhou.
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"Why?" Shen Yixiang said thoughtfully.
"Hezhou is also located in the northwest. This summer there was a drought and there was insufficient rain and there was insufficient food storage. Now that the cold winter is coming to an end, Xu Kaifu is afraid that the local people will suffer from famine and cannot control it anymore..." Ze Fengduo didn't want to embarrass the emperor, but he was alone.
As someone with an important position in Zong Yufu, the most important thing he cannot do is to deceive his subordinates and conceal his superiors. Accurately uploading and declaring information is his first duty, and it is his obligation to prepare for a rainy day.
"Isn't Xining and Liangzhou also suffering from drought in summer? Why didn't you submit a memorial asking for grain and grass reinforcements?" It doesn't matter if they allocate grain and grass from the south or allocate some grain and grass from the imperial capital. Shen Yixiang is afraid that someone in the local area is plotting evil under the guise of famine.
"In addition to Xining and Liangzhou, Linsong has also been slightly affected. However, Hezhou has been hit by drought for two consecutive years, and local people have been displaced. Your Majesty, Xu Kaifu's worries are not unreasonable." Ze Fengduo explained on his behalf,
Even if the emperor does not allow food reinforcements, his duty has been completed. If anything happens in the future, the emperor has already made the decision in front of all the civil and military officials, and there is no reason to punish him.
"Xu Jin and Xu Kaifu, I heard that he is a man who enjoys great achievements." Sikong Zhi, who was in charge of Zong Baifu, suddenly knelt down and spoke seriously.
"Is this such a great achievement? I have never heard of it." Ze Fengduo also knelt down and asked. Whether what Xu Jin said was true was not something that he or Lord Sikong could tell whether it was true or false. However, whether reinforcements were sent or not was indeed a matter for the Emperor.
Words can be implemented.
"What do you think of this matter?" Shen Yixiang asked.
"I have no objection."
"I believe that the emperor should investigate thoroughly before making a decision."
"I have heard that this person is a bit eager for quick success, and I feel that what Master Sikong said is not groundless."
"I feel that it would be more appropriate for Sir Ze Feng to send someone to Hezhou to find out clearly."
"I believe that the first priority is to appease the people. If a shortage of food and grass causes disaster, wouldn't it be worth the loss?"
"I feel that this matter is strange, and I am afraid that the reinforcement will cost both my wife and my troops."
"My lord, I beg to differ."
"The minister is unknown."
"…………"
"Okay, this matter will be discussed in the memorial." Shen Yixiang was very angry when he heard the voices of various sides below. If he really considered the interests of the Zhou Dynasty, he thought it was good to discuss it. Who would have thought that everyone would
Chatting and mumbling.
"Censor Ze Feng, you must read the memorial of the officials carefully before submitting it to me." Shen Yixiang instructed.
"Yeah." Ze Fengduo agreed. After all, he let him take the potato.
"Retreat from the court." Eunuch Su's loud voice echoed through the hall again.
"Your Majesty, may your Majesty live long and prosperous." All civil and military officials knelt down and said, watching Shen Yixiang walk back to the back hall, and then got up and prepared to leave.
"Mr. Wei Guo, walk slowly." Eunuch Su quickly ran to the palace gate and stopped Dugu Ruyuan who was talking to Ze Fengduo.
"Call me?" Dugu Ruyuan asked in surprise. He mistakenly thought that Eunuch Su had called the wrong person.
"Exactly." Eunuch Su rolled his eyes at Dugu Ruyuan, pretending to be confused even though he heard clearly.
"Eunuch, is there something wrong?" Dugu Ruyuan didn't know why Eunuch Su called him.
"My servant, by order of the emperor, please go to Xuande Hall." Eunuch Su led the way, and Dugu Ruyuan followed cautiously behind him. This scene made Ze Fengduo so surprised that he couldn't calm down for a long time. He couldn't figure it out no matter what he thought.
, if it was because of the Hezhou incident, he should obviously be left to have secret talks.
Chapter completed!