Xianyang, the imperial capital, the main hall of the imperial palace.
Ying Jiuxiao was wearing a black dragon robe and a golden crown, sitting above him with a sad face. Even his slightly thin face had a deep sadness that couldn't be relieved.
Below, sits Prince Ying Yuqian.
In addition, there are Zhang Yi, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Wang Tang, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Yan Du, the Minister of the Ministry of War, and Ying San, the person in charge of Heibingtai.
These are the emperor's most trusted confidants.
At the end of April, natural disasters suddenly broke out in Great Qin. There were earthquakes, plagues, and floods. A series of things happened in a short period of time, which cast a pall over the hearts of the monarchs and ministers of Great Qin.
Originally, Lin Feng sent back 1.5 million taels of silver and 200,000 taels of gold, which was a good thing that everyone was happy about.
Unexpectedly, something like this happened in the blink of an eye.
The series of blows is really difficult, and even if the money is invested, it will not have much impact.
Disaster relief is too difficult.
Disaster relief requires a lot of money, as well as sufficient materials and manpower.
Ying Jiuxiao looked around at the crowd and said: "Nowadays, everything in Daqin is in a mess. Although officials have been arranged to go to disaster relief and deal with local disasters, the money for disaster relief is still far from enough."
"The 1.5 million taels of silver and 200,000 taels of gold that Lin Feng sent back have been invested. Even the hundreds of thousands of taels of silver accumulated by the imperial household department have been invested. However, it is still not enough."
"This time the disaster is not just in one place or two places, but there are too many problems to deal with, and too much money needs to be invested."
"Look, how should we solve it?"
Ying Jiuxiao's eyes fell on Wang Tang and said, "Wang Tang, especially your household department, must resolve this matter."
Wang Tang's face was full of fatigue. During this period, he had been awake almost all night. He had been responsible for disaster relief and allocating a large amount of supplies.
However, it is still a drop in the bucket.
The money needed is too big.
Wang Tang rubbed his tired face, sighed, and said, "Your Majesty, I have urgently allocated materials and money and are conducting disaster relief in an orderly manner. It's just that the imperial court's finances have been quite poor."
"That is to say, since the end of last year, Xifengzui has been selling, and the finances have improved slightly. Even so, it is still stretched. After all, Daqin has been very poor for so many years. It seems to be better, but suddenly it is like this, and the Ministry of Household Affairs is also confused. .”
"What I can do now is to mobilize officials from various counties and call on many big families to donate money and materials."
"Strive to raise more money for disaster relief."
Wang Tang looked bitter and said: "As for the rest, it depends on the local officials."
Ying Jiuxiao said: "This collection of money is just a drop in the bucket. I already know the situation of the collection, that is, your Wang family donated two hundred thousand taels of silver. The rest of the people donated two to thirty thousand taels of silver, which are just small amounts. It cannot solve today’s problems.”
"Leave it alone, the plague and floods in the north alone are difficult to solve."
"Countless people are homeless, their money and food at home have been burned, and this year's spring plowing has been lost. These are all problems. Treatment and subsequent comfort in these places require a large investment of money, manpower and material resources. .”
Ying Jiuxiao sighed: "It's difficult!"
Everyone was speechless when they heard this.
These days, they are all concentrated in the main hall, ready to respond to the news coming back.
Once the latest news comes back, we will immediately discuss strategic processing. At the same time, the money raised was quickly allocated and arranged.
Ying Yuqian was silent for a moment and said: "Father, when it comes to earthquakes and floods, it is relatively easy to arrange. Can you solve these two problems quickly and minimize the difficulties? As for the plague in Hexi County, we should control it for the time being. Blockade Hexi County and mobilize a large number of doctors to go there?"
"Difficult, difficult!"
Zhang Yi took the words and said: "Your Highness, where are the doctors? There are only so many doctors in the court. Everyone knows that there is a plague among the local doctors, and no one is willing to go."
"Even if there are truly benevolent doctors, they are very few. This plague is too difficult and will kill people. The biggest way is to control the place, seal off several counties, and prohibit anyone from leaving."
"Only by handling it this way can it be completely stabilized."
Zhang Yi said: "Besides this method, there is no other way to solve it."
Wang Tang shook his head and said: "Zhang Shangshu's arrangement can only be a last resort. If the blockade control involves several counties where the epidemic is affected, the people in these counties and townships will be completely abandoned. This will have a great impact."
Ying Yuqian said: "The people in several counties are not a small number, so we cannot leave them alone."
Zhang Yi is already a bit old. The hard work during this period has made him even more tired, and his voice is a little hoarse. He said: "But if we don't seal off the place and prohibit people from leaving, what should we do? Now, we, There is no choice. If the people are allowed to spread around, the entire Hexi County will be in trouble. It is the lesser of two evils. When it comes to the worst, there is no choice."
Ying Yuqian sighed.
The situation is too unfavorable.
The atmosphere in the hall became solemn for a while, and everyone was deeply worried.
Ying Jiuxiao said: "In the current situation, when considering the plague, we have to consider the worst arrangement. But the top priority is still the issue of money. The court has allocated a large amount of money for disaster relief, but it is still not enough. Solve the financial difficulties first, and then Consider controlling the plague. In addition, in the past few months, the counties involved in the Hexi County incident must still be sealed off and no entry or exit will be allowed."
Ying Jiuxiao made arrangements. He had no choice but to blockade the counties involved in the incident in Hexi County.
Wang Tang grimaced.
Money!
When it comes to money, this is not an easy problem to solve, and he can't solve it.
"Your Majesty, Heibingtai Yingwu wants to see you!"
At this moment, a chamberlain came in, bowed and bowed in report.
"pass!"
Ying Jiuxiao ordered.
The chamberlain went to deliver the order. After a while, Yingwu entered. He bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty."
A rare smile appeared on Ying Jiuxiao's face, and he said: "You went to Guzang County with your decree. How was the situation? Has Shen Quan been executed?"
Ying Wu replied: "Reporting to your majesty, Shen Quan has been executed. The problem in Guzang County has been resolved. Mr. Lin has a letter here to present to your majesty."
Wang Shun took it and handed it into Ying Jiuxiao's hand.
Ying Jiuxiao opened it quickly. When he saw the contents of the letter, he was shocked to learn that Lin Feng had sent back fifty thousand taels of gold and one million taels of silver. He understood the source of the money and continued reading. The content of the letter later involved the general prevention and control of epidemics.
Various measures are written in great detail.
Many imperial doctors today are helpless about local epidemics and do not know how to deal with them.
Lin Feng explained clearly.
"Okay, okay, okay."
There was a smile on Ying Jiuxiao's face. He gave a rare laugh and said: "Lin Feng learned that Da Qin was in trouble, so he sent back fifty thousand taels of gold and one million cars of silver. With this money, he We can make some arrangements.”
"This year, thanks to Lin Feng, I sent back 200,000 taels of gold and 1,500,000 taels of silver. Now, there are 50,000 taels of gold and one million taels of silver. This boy is really the lucky star of our Great Qin."
"If it hadn't been for him, disaster relief this year would have been extremely difficult."
Ying Jiuxiao stroked his beard under his chin and said, "This boy Lin Feng is indeed my good grandson-in-law."
Wow! !
Zhang Yi, Wang Tang and others were all quite shocked.
Another sum of money.
Wang Tang asked: "Your Majesty, how does Lin Feng make money? How does he have so much money?"
Ying Jiuxiao smiled bitterly and said: "How else can I make money? I got it from investigating Shen Quan. Shen Quan was also involved in corruption and bribery in Liangzhou. Fifty thousand taels of gold and three hundred thousand taels of silver were found in his hands. In addition, in the past and Some big families with connections to the Yang family gave 860,000 taels of silver to atone for their sins. Lin Feng kept some and sent the main money."
Wang Tang smiled bitterly upon hearing this.
Lin Feng's money was extraordinary.
This kind of thing is just an example, and it is impossible for the court to investigate and deal with local wealthy families and officials on a large scale.
Once this arrangement is made, it will cause turmoil.
Ying Jiuxiao handed the letter to Zhang Yi and said: "Lin Feng's place involves the prevention and control of the plague this time. Now the imperial court does not have a plan for epidemic prevention, so it will follow Lin Feng's plan and isolate all those who are sick. And everyone’s used clothes, etc., were burned.”
"In other respects, we will follow Lin Feng's suggestion."
"In short, the officials will dispatch personnel, arrange tasks, and notify them as soon as possible. Of course, rural counties that are affected by the epidemic should still be sealed off and people are prohibited from leaving. As for the needed food, materials, and money, the imperial court has made another arrangements The money will be arranged quickly.”
Ying Jiuxiao said: "When the imperial court has money, whatever step it can take, it will do it with all its strength."
"Old minister, I obey."
Zhang Yi also picked up the letter and read it.
He sighed: "This time, thanks to the Marquis of Zhen Guo. Without the support of Marquis Zhen Guo, the money the court could mobilize for this disaster relief would be very limited."
Wang Tang, Yan Du and others also spoke in agreement. Everyone knew very well that the 250,000 taels of gold and 2.5 million taels of silver sent back by Lin Feng could be described as a timely help. Even if it's still a little worse, it won't be a stretch.
"Your Majesty, Bai Yuyao, the wife of the Marquis of Zhenguo, arrived outside the imperial city and asked to see Your Majesty."
The chamberlain entered the hall and saluted again.
When Ying Jiuxiao heard this, he was a little surprised, why was his good granddaughter here?
You know, Bai Yuyao is pregnant.
Ying Jiuxiao ordered: "Arrange the chariot and let Bai Yuyao enter the palace on the chariot."
"According to the order!"
The chamberlain went to convey the order and made arrangements.
Not long after, Bai Yuyao took a chariot to the outside of the hall, and she entered the hall with a big belly. After all, Bai Yuyao was more than seven months pregnant. Her belly was very pregnant, and her body leaned back slightly when she walked.
Ying Jiuxiao saw it in his eyes and immediately scolded: "You bastard, why don't you help me?"
A chamberlain came forward and helped Bai Yuyao into the palace.
Ying Jiuxiao said: "No need to salute."
Bai Yuyao still bowed and said, "Bai Yuyao pays homage to Your Majesty."
"Just call me Grandfather, no need to be restricted."
Ying Jiuxiao looked doting on her face and said with a smile: "You have been pregnant for seven or eight months. It is not easy to carry a big belly. Why come to the palace? If anything happens, arrange for someone to notify you. If it doesn't work, you can also tell the East Palace."
Bai Yuyao said directly: "Grandfather, my husband is in Guzang County. He heard that Great Qin was hit by a natural disaster, so he sent a message back and asked me to deal with this matter. This time, there are natural disasters everywhere in Great Qin, either earthquakes or floods. , or the plague, the imperial court is under great pressure, and the imperial grandfather is also worried about this."
"My Lin family has been taken care of by the imperial grandfather. From last year to now, the Lin family has been doing business and made some money."
"" Now, including the deposit for the scheduled goods, the Lin family has 2.2 million taels of cash in hand. My husband sent a message, asking me to spend all my family wealth and donate all the money to the court to help the court provide disaster relief. "
"So, my Lin family donated 2.2 million taels of silver. In addition, the Lin family also has 300,000 jins of grain, which will also be handed over to the court for arrangement to help the people."
Bai Yuyao said: "Please ask the Imperial Grandfather to arrange for someone to receive all the money and food as soon as possible."
Wow! !
When everyone heard this, they were shocked.
The Lin family spent all their money, including the deposit for the goods to be ordered. It was a big deal to spend all their money.
So far, only the Wang family has donated 200,000 taels of silver, which is the most money.
Here in the Lin family, there is no limit to the height.
Ying Jiuxiao was also shocked, and his expression changed. Ying Jiuxiao knew about the Lin family's making money. After all, tea is run by the Lin family alone, as is the Lin family's drug store, and other restaurants, all of which are profitable businesses.
Under such circumstances, it is normal to make money.
But to donate all of it is not something that ordinary people can do, it requires a big heart and a big plan.
After Ying Jiuxiao was shocked, she asked again: "Yao'er, is Lin Feng really sure? Will he spend all his family property to support the imperial court?"
Bai Yuyao said firmly: "My husband came back with a special message, saying that he has no worries about food, clothing, housing and transportation in Daqin. There is no one at home, and with the care of the emperor's grandfather, our Lin family has a good life. Daqin is good, and the Lin family will naturally be good." "
"If Da Qin is not good, the Lin family will also suffer."
"My husband said that when the Qin Dynasty encounters a natural disaster, the Lin family should use all their wealth to help. In addition, the plague is really complicated, and ordinary doctors can't do anything about it. Now they can only treat a dead horse as a living horse, and the Lin family will try their best to collect the antidote pills in the drug store. , try to send it as much as possible."
Bai Yuyao said: "In short, no matter what, give it a try, and treat a dead horse as a living horse doctor."
Ying Jiuxiao said solemnly: "I accepted all the money and food. I also accepted the Lin family's kindness."
Wang Tang sat below, watching this scene and admiring in his heart.
As expected of Lin Feng.
The Wang family is a large family that has been passed down for hundreds of years. The Wang family has a deep foundation and is not short of money. If the Wang family really sells iron and steel, they can easily collect two million taels of silver. Even the Wang family has a lot of cash.
However, it is impossible for the Wang family to do this.
Lin Feng did what he did and directly dissipated his family wealth.
Ying Jiuxiao directly said that he would accept the kindness of the Lin family, which meant that the Lin family's status in Great Qin would not be shaken as long as they did not rebel against the country in the future.
What's more, the Lin family and the royal family are related by marriage. Bai Yuyao is a princess, and Lin Feng is an unparalleled scholar admired by the emperor. With such a bonus, the foundation of Lin Feng and the Lin family in Great Qin is unshakable.
Zhang Yi rolled his eyes and sighed in his heart.
If this matter were left to him, it would be impossible for him to reach Lin Feng's level and pay such a huge price for Da Qin.
Lin Feng is not simple.
Ying Yuqian saw it in his eyes, but was moved in his heart.
As expected of his son-in-law.
As expected of his daughter.
Ying Jiuxiao flicked his sleeves and said, "Yao'er, please go back and have a good rest. I will remember the kindness of the Lin family."
Bai Yuyao said: "Grandfather, the Lin family will prepare the appropriate amount of money and food. Grandfather, please arrange for someone to receive it."
Ying Jiuxiao said: "Wang Tang, you are responsible."
"I obey the decree."
Wang Tang also responded directly.
Bai Yuyao bowed and left. She left as quickly as she came. But after she arrived, the atmosphere in the hall changed. With the one million taels of silver sent back by Lin Feng and the 2.2 million taels of silver donated by the Lin family, there are more than three million taels of silver, which is enough to solve the financial problem of disaster relief.
This is why the atmosphere has changed.
Wang Tang looked at Ying Jiuxiao and said: "Your Majesty, with the money we have now, we can provide disaster relief. It can be said that Lin Feng single-handedly solved this disaster. If it weren't for the money he sent before and after, as well as the Lin family's money, it would not have been solved. question."
Zhang Yi also said: "Master Lin Hou has done a great job."
Ying Jiuxiao also had a smile on his face and said: "I have recorded Lin Feng's contribution. I will reward him when he returns from Guzang County."
He was deeply grateful to Lin Feng.
If it weren't for Lin Feng, Great Qin would have been in crisis. All of this was due to Lin Feng.
