In the main hall of Taiji Palace, not only Li Shimin was shocked and angry when Dai Zhou said this, but many people present were in an uproar. This news was really shocking. No food? How can there be no food? You must know that Luoyang is the granary of Guanzhong, where 40% of the food and grass in Guanzhong are stored. Most of the time, the food and grass there will not be used. Once used, there will be either a war or a disaster. Use We are trying to provide disaster relief, but now there is actually no food. How can this not be surprising?
If what Dai Zhou said is true, then the question becomes, where did the food and grass go? It's impossible for so much food and grass to disappear for no reason. If it was eaten by rats, how many rats would it have to be? This is nonsense.
Above the main hall, Dai Zhou was kneeling on the ground with a look of helplessness. If some people hadn't gone too far, he wouldn't have revealed this matter. It was really too big.
After he learned the news, he went to the Luoyang Granary. The result shocked him. There was nothing, nothing. The grain in the granary only had a thin layer on the surface to show off, and everything underneath was empty. It was all empty. , If it were not for the urgent need for food and grass due to this drought, I am afraid that this matter would still not be known. Once there is a war or major event in the Tang Dynasty that needs food and grass, and there is no food at that time, then his guilt will be great, so he died, fellow Taoist If you are a poor person, your Dou family is so unjust, so don't blame me for being unkind.
Dai Zhou's words made the Dou family and other related people turn pale with fright. They never expected that Dai Zhou would reveal this matter today. This caught them off guard. There was no sign at all. If they had gotten it in advance, According to the news, they can also raise some food and grass and fill up a few granaries first to deal with Dai Zhou's exploration. As for disaster relief? That's just a joke. Those victims will starve to death, so what does it matter? Giving them food to eat is simply a waste. It's better to sell it to the people of Gao and pay back the money.
However, it's too late to say anything or think about anything now. His Majesty already knows about this matter. This matter must be investigated thoroughly. I'm afraid there will be no escape at all. What should we do? What should we do?
Compared with the Dou family who were as anxious as ants on a hot pot, Luo Zhang was smiling brightly and secretly gave Dai Zhou a thumbs up and praised Dai Zhou for doing a good job.
Upon hearing His Majesty's question, Dai Zhou gritted his teeth. He had already said it anyway, so he might as well shake it off.
"Your Majesty, there is indeed no food in Luoyang and Hongnong. There is only a thin layer of food in the granary, and the bottom is empty. It is all empty. This is because the minister received the report and went to Luoyang in person to inspect the Hongnong Granary. I know, Your Majesty, I am guilty, I am guilty!" Dai Zhou said, lying down on the ground again and clasping his head, banging his head, which made Luo Zhang's mouth twitch. This old Dai is acting The acting is so realistic, almost catching up with the labor force, so cruel to myself.
"A thin layer, a thin layer, empty, actually empty, tell me, why is it empty, where is my food and grass? That is 40% of the food and grass in Guanzhong, just gone? You and me Are you kidding me?" Li Shimin laughed angrily.
"Your Majesty, everything I say is true and I am not lying at all. Your Majesty, please investigate clearly." Dai Zhou said sincerely.
Above the main hall, the originally noisy discussion suddenly fell silent. Everyone knew that this matter had become a big deal. It was a big deal. Anyone who dared to speak out at this time would not be asking for trouble for themselves.
Besides, how can someone who can do such a big thing be easy to get along with? Haven't you seen Dai Zhou yet even said his name?
In the team of civil servants, Dou Jing slowly moved to Changsun Wuji's side, muttering in a low voice, not knowing what he said. Although Changsun Wuji had no expression on his face, his body was slightly shaken, as if he heard something incredible. , all this was seen by Luo Zhang, who was observing carefully, and thought to himself: "Is this matter also related to Changsun Wuji? No, it seems that this matter has nothing to do with him, but Changsun Wuji looks a little excited, No, labor and management have to have a hand in this matter, and if we let others get involved, we might not be able to dig out deeper problems."
Thinking of this, Luo Zhang went out and said: "Your Majesty, this matter must be investigated thoroughly. The food and grass matter is related to the safety of the family and the country. So much food and grass has been lost. Someone is definitely causing trouble. I am willing to take the order to investigate thoroughly and give your Majesty a Explain!"
As soon as this voice came out, everyone looked at the person who stood up.
Luo Zhang?
Why did he come out to join in the fun?
This is everyone's question, but some people don't think so, such as Dou Jing and Changsun Wuji.
Does this Luo Zhang know something?
Dai Zhou was surprised, Wei Zheng was surprised, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, and Cen Wenwen were equally surprised.
The civil servants were like this, and there were even more anxious people on the military attache's side. Everyone could see that this was a hot potato, and they didn't want to take it without seeing Dai Zhou, so they apologized for raising this issue in the main hall!
Why are you, Luo Zhang, trying to show off your abilities? Taking this hot potato is just looking for trouble.
All the big bosses were anxious, but now it was a done deal, Luo Zhang had already left his job, and they couldn't stop him even if they wanted to. They could only watch and see what His Majesty said, hoping that His Majesty would reject Luo Zhang's request. .
Li Shimin was also a little surprised. He didn't understand why Luo Zhang came out to interfere with this matter. However, compared to the silence of others and even daring to speak, he still felt that Luo Zhang dared to take responsibility and speak out. I appreciate it more. If the Tang Dynasty had more ministers like this, why worry about the Tang Dynasty not being prosperous?
Thinking of this, Li Shimin glanced at the others again, trying to see if anyone had stood up to speak, but there was no one, only Luo Zhang. Even Wei Zheng, who always spoke uprightly and liked to challenge him, didn't speak. Li Shimin was very disappointed.
Turning his eyes to look at Luo Zhang again, Li Shimin said in a deep voice: "Luo Zhang, do you really want to take this matter?"
Luo Zhang took a deep breath, bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, I am willing!"
"What if you can't find out?" Li Shimin looked at Luo Zhang with burning eyes. Once Luo Zhang agreed to this matter, but couldn't find out the reason in the end, then the civil servants present today would definitely attack him. This is Their usual tactics, he really didn't want to see Luo Zhang be demoted and dismissed!
Li Shimin said this to remind him that Luo Zhang was not something he could handle, and asked him to retreat in spite of the difficulties. Although his face would look a little ugly and he would be looked down upon by others, it would be better than doing this at the stall. The job is good, and he would prefer to find a mature and prudent person to handle this matter more safely.
"For Your Majesty, I am willing to go through fire and water without hesitation. Even if the front is a mountain of swords and a sea of fire, I will not be afraid!" Luo Zhang said impassionedly.
Li Shimin's eyes flashed, and he took a deep look at Luo Zhang, and his heart was shocked by Luo Zhang's words.
"Okay, okay, this is the responsibility that a man from the Tang Dynasty should have. I am more responsible than many people!" Li Shimin praised highly.
At the same time, he looked at the courtiers who were bowing their heads and said nothing, and said softly: "Since Luo Zhang is willing to take over this matter, then it will be up to you to handle it. I specially appoint you as the Supervisor of Luoyang to inspect on my behalf." In Luoyang, if anyone comes to stop the theft of Hongnong’s granary, you can do it for me first and then report it!!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Luo Zhang immediately knelt on one knee and said, feeling very excited in his heart. Supervisory envoy, inspecting Luoyang on behalf of Your Majesty, Hongnong, what a great power this has. It is equivalent to the imperial envoy in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. ah! It also gives labor and management the right to kill first and then play the game. This horse is about to take off. Who do labor and management have to fear when they go out now? Who else dares to offend labor and management?
Compared to Luo Zhang's excitement, Dou Jing's face couldn't help but change. Luo Zhang had a grudge against his Dou family. If Luo Zhang found out any clues about this matter, he would have to keep an eye on the Dou family, and there were no clues. If there is no room for maneuver, Luo Zhang will definitely target the Luo family, and the matter will definitely be exposed in the end, which will cause big trouble!
Not only Dou Jing's face changed slightly, but Changsun Wuji also changed his expression. He did not expect that His Majesty would give Luo Zhang such great rights. This was almost equal to the rights of Jiedushi. What is Your Majesty going to do? ?
Li Shimin's appointment was not over. After appointing Luo Zhang as the supervisor, he spoke again: "Cheng Yaojin!"
"I'm here!" Cheng Yaojin said as he came out of class!
"I order you to lead one guard, Zuo Wuwei, to follow Luo Zhang and protect Luo Zhang's safety. If anyone dares to stop Luo Zhang from investigating the case, I will kill him!" When Li Shimin said the last word "kill", his killing intent was almost overwhelming. Everyone changed color.
"My lord, take your orders!" Cheng Yaojin replied equally loudly.
