Han Du lowered his head, as if he wanted to escape.
Lao Zhu couldn't help but said: "Han Du, I can only hope that you can think of a solution now. If you have no solution, I will not punish you without guilt. This is not your fault. However, I hope you can think more. I miss the people of Henan."
Han Du raised his head and glanced at Lao Zhu, his mouth full of bitterness. Lao Zhu's words made Han Du feel more uncomfortable than being accused. As for the guilt, with Han Du's ability, it's not like there is no chance for him to stand up again. But Lao Zhu exposed the people, which made Han Du uncomfortable.
"Your Majesty, is there no food in the palace?" Han Du couldn't help but ask.
Lao Zhu was now counting on Han Du, so he also lowered his profile. He would answer whatever Han Du asked.
"Yes, but not much, only tens of thousands of dan. Even if this grain is allocated to Henan, it will be of little use. What's more, the palace also needs grain, and there are still nearly three months until the autumn harvest. .”
It wasn't that Lao Zhu was reluctant to take out the grain, but he knew that even if he transported all the grain to Henan, it would have no effect.
Han Du frowned with vertical lines on his brows after hearing this. My mind was spinning and I kept thinking. It will take a month for the grain to be transported back from Luzon, and there are still three months for the autumn harvest, but the people of Henan cannot even support it for a month.
Time, time, just one month, has become the gap between life and death for millions of people.
But who can shorten a month into a moment?
Suddenly, a light flashed in Han Du's mind. You can't shorten the time, but you can make a time difference!
Seeing a smile suddenly appear on Han Du's face, Lao Zhu couldn't wait to ask: "Do you have any idea?"
Han Du paused for a moment and said hesitantly: "I just have an idea, but I'm not absolutely sure."
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Lao Zhu's eyes widened and he looked at Han Du intently. These days, he has been thinking so hard that he doesn't know how to untie this knot. In desperation, Lao Zhu was ready to give up on Henan. I never expected that things would turn around in Handu.
Han Du did not hesitate and asked immediately: "I have an idea, but this method is extremely risky."
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Say, no matter what, I will forgive you. "Lao Zhu waved his hand and promised hurriedly.
Han Du nodded and said, "I think so. Since there are still three months until the autumn harvest, can the capital's grain reserves last for three months?"
As he said that, he looked up at Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao. They must know the answer.
Zhu Biao and his father looked at each other. Zhu Biao stood up, made an assessment in his mind, and said: "Although the price of food in the capital is soaring now, we have not heard of food shortages for the time being. The food reserves in the capital should be able to support it. It’s harvested in the autumn.”
When Han Du heard this, he immediately laughed and continued: "The capital has a population of one million. Since it can last for three months, there must be a lot of food in the capital. This is what I think, Luzon's navy will have enough food for a month If it can be transported, how about we first find a way to collect the food in the capital, leaving a month's worth of food, and transport the remaining food to Henan for disaster relief?"
Han Du's method can solve the problem of disaster relief in Henan, and from now on, it is the only way.
However, after listening to Han Du's words, Tang and Zhu Biao had no smiles on their faces.
There is no other reason. As Han Du reminded, the risk is too great. This is the capital city, under the emperor's feet, if the food does not arrive in a month. The risk of shipping alone is enough that no one can guarantee whether the food will arrive on time in a month. Wouldn't it mean that the famine in Henan cannot be saved, but the capital city will also fall into famine?
There is a famine in Henan. If we can't save it, the world will be shaken. If the capital falls into a famine, then the world may even fall.
Even Tang and Zhu Biao didn't dare to speak about such a major matter without permission. If one of them is not good, the sky will fall, and both of them together will be unable to withstand it.
Everyone present looked at Lao Zhu. Only Lao Zhu can decide this matter now.
Lao Zhu looked at Han Du with a serious look on his face, and suddenly laughed. "You kid, you always give me problems."
Han Du smiled bitterly when he heard this and said, "I am being reckless and should not have made such a move."
"No," Lao Zhu shook his head and patted Han Du on the shoulder, "This is your best policy."
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Then, Lao Zhu walked outside the hall alone.
It's just getting dark and it's time for thousands of houses to light up.
Standing on the steps at the entrance of the main hall, Lao Zhu looked at the spectacular scene in front of him and remained silent for a long time.
Tang He, Zhu Biao, Han Du and others arrived behind Lao Zhu at some unknown time.
"Father?" Zhu Biao couldn't help calling softly.
Hearing this, Lao Zhu slowly turned around and looked at the three of them. He laughed: "When I killed Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng, I never hesitated. I never thought that I would hesitate when I got older."
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"emperor......"
Tang He and Han Du spoke simultaneously, but neither of them knew what to say.
Lao Zhu did not let the two persuade him, and waved his hand to stop the two of them. He said: "Come here and deliver the message."
"Your Majesty, I respectfully listen to the holy teachings." The old eunuch on the side also knew the emperor's difficulty. Tears flashed in his eyes, and his voice sounded more choked when he replied.
"The decree states that the civil and military officials, the five military governors, and the twenty-four prison guards can only keep one month's rations. The rest of the food must be confiscated, otherwise they will be prosecuted. In addition, be prepared, I will go to Chengtianmen tomorrow."
"My slave obeys the decree." The old eunuch cried, knelt down and worshiped Lao Zhu, then stood up hurriedly to draft the decree.
Lao Zhu turned around, looked at Tang He, and asked loudly: "Tang He, can the navy guarantee that the food will arrive in one month?"
Tang He immediately knelt on the ground, clasped his fists and said solemnly: "I will order the navy to set off immediately. If it is one day late, I will come to see you."
"Okay!" Lao Zhu hugged Tang He vigorously and sighed: "The destiny of the Ming Dynasty depends on my virtuous brother."
"I will live up to my command!" After saying that, Tang He turned around and left. He prepared to summon the navy all night and strive to set off in the shortest possible time. Time is tight, and if you can save one day of delay, you will save one point of risk.
Lao Zhu finally looked at Han Du and said, "Go back first and prepare yourself. You can go to Henan this time."
"I obey." Han Du lowered his head and smiled sheepishly. If there is no food, going to Henan will be a chore. But now that we have food, it is much easier to provide disaster relief, and it is not a big deal at all.
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