Lu Qingxuan opened his business during this period, hoping to make a lot of money during the period of buying new year's goods!
The next day, Zhang Zhijie returned to the capital. Regardless of his physical discomfort, he insisted on entering the palace to pay homage to His Majesty.
When Lu Qing received him, he almost didn't recognize that the old man who was so thin that he almost lost his appearance turned out to be the energetic Mr. Zhang Zhijie, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, and he suddenly felt guilty.
"Sit down, sit down, Zhang Aiqing. If you feel unwell, just rest at home. I have sent the imperial doctor to your house. What are you... asking me to say to you!" Lu Qing sincerely felt a little guilty this time. .
After all, he was so old. If something happened, would the people in the Zhang family hate him to death? I feel uneasy myself!
"Thank you, Your Majesty, Sir." Zhang Zhijie was indeed a little unable to stand. The bumpy road and the cold wind were too much for him, so seeing His Majesty like this, he sat down.
"Yingxue, ask someone to bring in more charcoal."
"yes."
"Sit down too. It's such a cold day. How can you stand like this all the time." Lu Qing glanced at the man standing next to him. He looked very similar to Zhang Aiqing and guessed that this was probably Zhang Aiqing's son. Zhang Daocheng .
I heard that this man was a high-ranking official. Because his grandmother passed away and kept filial piety, he delayed the final palace examination, so he had been idle at home for the past three years.
"I thank you, Your Majesty." Zhang Daocheng didn't hesitate and sat down.
Both father and son were exhausted during this disaster relief trip, but luckily they gained a lot, the disaster was brought under control, and the people's lives gradually got back on track, so even though they were tired, the light in their eyes was still burning.
Next, Zhang Zhijie tells the whole process of disaster relief, what happened, how many corrupt officials were dealt with, and some suggestions on post-disaster reconstruction and how people can survive.
Zhang Zhijie gave a rough idea, Zhang Daocheng added.
Lu Qing quickly understood the ins and outs of the matter. Although Zhang Aiqing's memorials would come from time to time, what was written in the memorials was completely different from what he told in reality.
Just as Lu Qing thought, this disaster relief trip was not smooth sailing. It would be an exaggeration to say that it was extremely dangerous.
Fortunately, someone was sent to protect them at that time, otherwise it would be difficult to say whether Zhang Aiqing and others could come back intact.
Finally, Lu Qing bowed to Zhang Zhijie, "On behalf of the people of Dayu, I would like to thank Zhang Aiqing."
How could Zhang Zhijie dare to accept the emperor's gift? He was so frightened that he stood up to avoid it.
Zhang Daocheng also looked shocked.
"Zhang Aiqing should accept this gift. Without further ado, Aiqing, you should go back and rest as soon as possible. Let the imperial doctor diagnose your pulse and take care of your body so that you can have a good body and serve the country in the future. I will come to you tomorrow morning for your suggestion. I will discuss it with the ministers. During this period, you can take good care of your health at home. I hope you will share my worries." Everything Lu Qing said was true.
Hearing this, Zhang Zhijie almost burst into tears.
These days have not been in vain!
Your Majesty is thinking about his body!
His old friends would write to him from time to time about matters at court, which he felt warmed when he saw them from a distance. After all, everyone wanted to have their abilities recognized, and he was no exception.
Early morning on the second day.
Lu Qing quickly put forward Zhang Zhijie's suggestion.
"Your Majesty, I believe that Mr. Zhang's suggestion can be adopted. After all, natural disasters have occurred frequently in recent years. The people are already living a difficult life. Food production has been reduced. Every year, countless people starve to death. Now coupled with snow disasters, it is even more difficult. It’s difficult.” A minister stood up.
"I second the proposal."
"I second the proposal."
"Your Majesty, I also believe that the severely affected areas can receive appropriate tax reductions and exemptions." At this time, Su Xiang saw that everyone had finished talking, so he also stood up and said.
"Okay, how much reduction do you think is appropriate?" Seeing this, the ministers looked at each other and whispered to each other for a while. Finally, Mr. Meng, the Minister of Revenue, stood up.
"Your Majesty, I believe that 20% is enough. This will alleviate the difficulties of the people and the finances of Dayu will not be too tight."
"I second the proposal."
"I second the proposal."
"I second the proposal."
"Okay, let's do it, Meng Aiqing, you are responsible for this matter."
Meng Shuo didn't expect that he would stand up and mention the results discussed by the big guys, and then his majesty would arrange something. He suddenly felt like crying. Did your majesty still remember that he was the busiest among the ministers now?
Oh, no, the Minister of Rites is as busy as him.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Seeing that the matter had come to an end, Lu Qing said casually, "Zhang Aiqing worked so hard to relieve the disaster that he was so thin that he lost his appearance, so he rewarded Zhang Aiqing with a place in Zhuangzi on the outskirts of Beijing, 10,000 taels of silver, five pieces of Yun brocade, and two pairs of top-quality Duan inkstones. Of course, this Anyone who does a good job in disaster relief will be rewarded, and rewards will be given when the next few ministers come back." Lu Qingneng was so generous, naturally because the things he used were not from her private treasury.
These things were accumulated by paying tribute, raiding homes, etc., so it would be perfect to use them as rewards.
When Zhang Zhijie and his son received the reward, they were extremely moved and quickly thanked them.
After Xiaohezi announced the imperial edict, he returned directly to the palace to resume his duties.
Lu Qing has become more relaxed in the past few days. Yingxue is in the palace, and Feiran and Xiaohezi are busy outside the palace. She has completely become a hands-off shopkeeper. She only needs to go to Dongfeng Pavilion to show her appearance on the opening day. The days are not leisurely.
What happens in the palace has always been what the ministers are most concerned about. The actions of Her Majesty and the people around her during this period are almost all seen by the ministers.
At first, I was a little curious about what His Majesty wanted to do, but later I found out that His Majesty was researching making some gadgets to sell in his own store. Although some ministers were quite critical of this, thinking that business was always on the sidelines and could not be brought to the forefront. , which is unbecoming.
But they didn't dare to say anything about this matter. After all, they understood His Majesty's character.
You say whatever you want, I listened, eh! But I won’t change!
The main thing is that there is no oil or salt in it.
After all, the distinct classes of scholars, farmers, industry and commerce have been engraved in the bones of the people. It is not surprising that the minister thinks so.
In the past few days, Eunuch Heheng and the little palace maid beside His Majesty have been running more and more diligently. Looking at the store decoration has been completed, some ministers who know how to do things are already preparing for His Majesty's opening ceremony.
If they guessed correctly, it would probably be within the next two days.
Su Xiang and several ministers also quietly discussed this matter. Although they were not very optimistic about His Majesty, they would still support those who should support it. With them here, the business of the store opened by His Majesty would be better, and then they decided together. On the opening day, he called his wife, wife and children to come and support him.
The second day of the twelfth lunar month in the first year of Chengde.
It’s a good time to travel, buy goods, and open markets.
Lu Qing didn't panic at all. She knew these products well and would definitely not sell poorly.
