But the situation is different now. If all the officials in the prefectures and counties are fed first, the people below will starve to death. Therefore, food must not be distributed through various prefectures and counties. Instead of trusting the integrity of the officials below and not plucking the hair, it is better to block it directly from the source.
"In this way, you arrange your manpower to distribute food to various areas every ten days. The food does not need to go through the prefectures and counties, but is distributed directly to the people in the area. The food is uniformly supervised by all the people themselves. When it is needed, it is also in full view of the public. Of course, the idea of providing work-for-relief is also a good idea, allowing people in the same area to work together and come in and out together. What do you think?"
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Han Du came up with the method of forming a group as a group, although this method was later criticized by many people. But as long as it appears at that time, it is not unreasonable. In Han Du's opinion, this method is most suitable for special times when there is very little food and there is not enough food, but you want to keep as many people alive as possible.
Gu Kun pondered for a moment and thought this was a good idea. Put the food in the hands of the people, and everyone is from the same village. Everyone takes care of it and uses it together. No one can try to eat more.
This is indeed a good approach, but it is not without its problems.
"Uncle, if this happens, the matter of transporting food will be too complicated and huge. I'm afraid it can't be done by the Chief Envoy alone."
"It doesn't matter." Han Du waved his hand, "We can let each locality send a certain number of people to transport the food themselves. We only need to send one person to supervise it, and that's it."
"That's okay." Gu Kun nodded subconsciously. Ten miles is a mile, and the whole of Henan is only a few hundred miles away. Even if someone needs to be sent out, only a few hundred people will be enough, and the Chief Envoy can fully arrange it.
"In that case, I will take my leave and make arrangements first." Gu Kun stood up and said goodbye to Han Du.
Han Du nodded and said, "Next, I have to take care of you."
"It's natural for me to do my duty." Gu Kun sighed slightly, "Uncle, I traveled thousands of miles to deliver food to Henan. I would like to thank you again on behalf of the people of the province."
"It doesn't matter, as you said, I am also responsible." After Han Du finished speaking, he faced Gu Kun
Take a look. The two of them actually felt sympathy for each other and burst into laughter.
Gu Kun was about to leave, but Han Du suddenly said: "There is one more thing."
"Uncle, please just say it." Gu Kun waved his hand grandly.
Han Du's tone changed and he asked: "What exactly happened with the disaster in Henan? Why was there no news at all at the beginning, and then only when it became uncontrollable did it be reported to the court?"
When Gu Kun heard this, he couldn't help but frown. After hesitating for a moment, he said: "All prefectures and counties have already sent the disaster information to the Chief Envoy, and the Chief Envoy also dealt with it in time. I asked the Chief Envoy specifically about this matter at the beginning, and the reply I got was that it has been done Report it to the court. As for why the court didn't receive it, that's unknown. Maybe there was something wrong on the road?"
"Did Fengqing himself tell you that the news had been reported to the court?" Han Du couldn't help but ask.
"Yes, I will feel relieved only if he says such a thing personally." Gu Kun also had doubts in his heart, but he didn't think too much about it. He was a straight-laced person, so he couldn't figure out what the news was about.
Han Du is different. He won't completely believe what others say, even if he hears it with his own ears. On the contrary, you should have more faith in what others do.
"It's possible that something went wrong on the road, but it's also possible that Feng Qing and others didn't report the news to the court at all."
"This~" Gu Kun was suddenly startled and said in a low voice: "It shouldn't be possible, right? It's a matter that concerns three million people in Henan. He wouldn't be so negligent. Besides, this disaster has little to do with him. Even if he reports it to the court, the court will not punish him for this, so why should he hide it?"
Concealing the disaster situation seemed to Gu Kun to be a completely thankless task. On the contrary, even if the situation was reported, there would be no loss. Who would do such a thing that harms others but does not benefit oneself?
But from Han Du's point of view, it's not necessarily the case, but there are some things that are difficult to elaborate on with Gu Kun.
"Master Gu, please go and investigate carefully what is going on. The emperor's will is to get to the bottom of the matter, so I will trouble Master Gu to worry about this matter."
"This...it's okay to check. But Fengqing and others have been
My uncle has been imprisoned. Even if I want to investigate, I can't. "Gu Kun couldn't help but cry out.
Everyone was locked up by Han Du before he was asked to investigate. Unless the person is handed over to him, how can he check it?
Han Du smiled and glanced at Gu Kun, not sure whether Gu Kun had any intention in saying this. But no matter what Gu Kun's deep intentions were, Han Du would not leave Feng Qing and others to him.
"It's not impossible to investigate without Fengqing and others." Han Du smiled and explained, "If the province has been hit by such a big disaster, if the following prefectures and counties have already reported the news, then there must be documents Archive. As long as you follow this line of inquiry, it will be clear at a glance whose hands the document ended up in?"
In this way, even if the exact evidence cannot be found, at least we will know who the problem is.
"Moreover, the official letters sent by the Chief Envoy to the imperial court should all have records. Take out the records and see when they were sent and who sent them."
"I understand. Let's go and do it. As soon as there are results, I will inform my uncle immediately."
Han Du agreed with a smile, and walked out of the hall with Gu Kun before the two of them said goodbye.
On the second day, as soon as it was dark, Gu Kun summoned the officials and people together and announced two things.
The first is to provide relief through work, allowing the people to do what they can, such as repairing roads and canals. In addition, food no longer passes through prefectures and counties, but is distributed directly to the people. It is managed by the common people and used together.
The people have no objection to the first point. Now food is life. As long as the court is willing to give them food, there is nothing they can't do. Not to mention, just some light work of tinkering. Regarding the second point, the people even cheered in agreement.
Some people even shouted that Gu Kun was an upright official, a great master of Qingtian, etc.
In a year of great disaster, the disaster that people fear most is only one aspect. On the other hand, they are most afraid that at times like this, officials will try to steal their food rations.
Now that Mr. Gu has asked the people to take care of the food, he has completely eliminated the opportunity for officials to reach out. The people are naturally very happy to be able to get their own food.
