But it is unrealistic to relocate all the victims to the border area. The cost is too great. Thousands of miles away, the journey is long. It costs too much. Moreover, there are too many people and it is not easy to manage.
If the court has the ability, it will provide another five million taels of silver. It should be about the same, and all the victims can be resettled in border areas.
Of course Li Miao knew the financial situation of the imperial court, and it was impossible for him to spend another five million taels of silver. Even borrowing money from Shunfeng Bank is impossible.
After all, the court will eventually pay back this money. Doing so will only completely drag down the imperial court's finances.
As for the resettlement costs for the victims after arriving at the border. The court could no longer afford it. It's impossible to afford it. The imperial court's annual tax revenue was only more than ten million taels of silver.
If the court continues to bear the burden, how can the court get the money? Where could the imperial court raise so much money? In fact, the real cost of resettlement of these disaster victims is the real cost.
These victims need land, winter houses, food and other materials. They even have to keep raising these victims until they have their own output. That's all.
Li Miao's method is to let the victims borrow money from Shunfeng Bank. Hasn’t Shunfeng Ticket Number been doing this this year?
In fact, this is the magic touch in the entire "Emergency Response of the Imperial Court to Rescue Henan Disaster Victims", allowing Shunfeng Bank to pay out the money first to help the imperial court tide over the difficulties. Shunfeng Ticket Number is simply a timely gift!
In other words, the resettlement costs will first be borne by the victims themselves. The imperial court really couldn't afford it. The cost of resettling two million victims is definitely a huge expense.
This amount of money is the real bulk of the entire disaster relief and resettlement process. So many victims need land. It needs to survive the winter, even if there is land for farming. It will not be produced until May or June next year.
In other words, there are still almost ten months to go. The food and clothing of these two million victims also have future livelihood issues.
This is obviously a huge amount of money. Fortunately, Li Miao's power has the ability to bear this responsibility.
This is why during the Huanghuang era, the Yellow River changed its course. It is often the reason why they are unable to face it and end up being replaced by another dynasty.
Now the victims have received free land on the northern border. There are Shunfeng bank accounts that provide loans. I will repay the loan on my own after giving birth. There is no need for the court to pay any more money.
Then the court gave the victims tax exemption for five years, which was a great joy. Acceptable by all parties. These fields were empty to begin with. After five years, the court will still have taxes to collect. The imperial court was naturally happy to see the results.
There are also some disaster victims who can be resettled on coastal islands. The pirates were wiped out this year! It is not far from the disaster-stricken areas in Henan.
Not only can it save the court some money, but also the victims are sent to the island. Is there still a threat to the court? The imperial court wished that these victims would disappear out of thin air. The stability of the Zheng Dynasty was the top priority.
In fact, Li Miao was also planning for his own power. The Zheng Dynasty regarded these victims as ferocious tigers and poisonous beasts. But Li Miao regarded it as a treasure.
The Great Zheng Dynasty regarded the victims as a burden. Li Miao regarded them as wealth. The most precious treasure.
The vast majority of these victims will be resettled to Taiwan Island by Li Miao one after another. The island of Taiwan is only too sparsely populated. After these people went to Taiwan Island, they were even more powerful for the development of Taiwan Island.
Now all the ministers understand the feasibility of this memorial. To be honest, this memorial is extremely valuable.
The imperial court spent five million taels of silver to solve a major disaster such as the diversion of the Yellow River. It's simply too cheap.
If this "Emergency Guide for the Imperial Court to Rescue Henan Disaster Victims" was placed in a dynasty where official governance was a little clearer, it would be an absolutely brilliant strategy. This fantastic idea will save the court so much money!
The key now is how to execute it. Rely on local officials? Aren’t today’s local officials corrupt?
How much of these five million taels of disaster relief money can actually be used for the victims? Can the victims not be in chaos?
So more and more officials sighed secretly. Such a good "Emergency Response Plan for the Imperial Court to Rescue Henan Disaster Victims" is a pity that it was born at the wrong time! This is the consensus of many officials!
The emperor obviously also knew that the biggest problem was how to implement these emergency measures. Now it is possible to treat a dead horse as a live doctor.
Besides, the imperial court can come up with better emergency measures than this! Are there any better disaster relief and resettlement plans?
"My dear sirs, who is the right person to send to Henan for disaster relief now?" The emperor was really looking forward to the ministers, and they eagerly competed for this lucrative job. That at least shows that the probability of success in this disaster relief is very high.
When the ministers saw the emperor looking over, they all avoided it. Is this obviously an impossible task?
Some things seem easier than doing. With so many refugees, just managing them is a headache.
There are so many disaster relief materials, and Li Miao's budget is based on current prices. But don’t prices skyrocket after a major disaster? Besides, can these local officials not be greedy? What should we do to prevent and control the epidemic?
Although there are some people who are greedy for these five million taels of disaster relief money. But it is related to your own wealth and life, so think about it and forget it. Don't expect that when the time comes, you will earn your life but not spend your life. It will also bring harm to the family.
Besides, those who are qualified to be imperial envoys must at least be senior officials from the fourth rank or above. Li Miao barely qualified. Of course, the higher the rank of the imperial minister, the better.
It not only reflects the importance and care the court attaches to disaster relief and resettlement in Henan. It can also facilitate and better command local officials.
Li Miao saw that no one dared to respond, and no one dared to recommend it. For fear of being directly ordered by the emperor. As a result, there was a sudden silence in the court hall.
Most officials are minding their own toes. The cabinet ministers are all looking at their noses, and their noses are looking at their hearts.
Only Li Shouzhong and Lin Ruhai winked at Li Miao nervously. He said in his heart that he has had enough limelight!
A "Emergency Notice for the Imperial Court to Rescue Henan Disaster Victims" is already outstanding enough. Stop adding to the mess.
Unexpectedly, Li Miao seemed to have not seen it and came out again. "Wei Chen is willing to go, Wei Chen is willing to guarantee his wealth and life. If he doesn't succeed, he will be benevolent." Li Miao looked like he was ready to die.
Li Shouzhong and Lin Ruhai were like deflated rubber balls. Knowing that everything is a done deal. Most of the ministers admired him.
For the sake of the imperial court and the country, Li Miao was a loyal minister. none of them.
Some ministers also felt that Li Miao was a bit young. The heart is higher than the sky. It's a pity that you don't know your own abilities. Just talking on paper is of no use. He must also be a person with high ambitions and low abilities.
Then wait and see Li Miao Chengren! There is no shortage of people who take pleasure in schadenfreude.
The emperor looked at Li Miao with mixed feelings in his heart. If the government is clean and honest, it is obviously not difficult to achieve this.
But now the court cannot do nothing, the reputation of justice is still very important. Disaster relief is a must. Besides, Li Miao is a capable minister, what if it is done!
To put it bluntly, even if it can't be done, there will be no loss to the court. Anyway, the money was borrowed from Shunfeng Bank. Let’s treat a dead horse as a living horse doctor!
It seems to the emperor that if the disaster relief fails, the Zheng Dynasty will not last long. I had some confidence at first, but it was obvious that the ministers had no interest in this imperial envoy at all.
The emperor's heart suddenly became cold. His complexion became much more decadent again.
"Li Aiqing, I will appoint you as the disaster relief ambassador of Henan. I will give Shang Fang a sword. Officials below the fourth rank can be killed first and then reported." The emperor was still worried that Li Miao could not suppress the officials below!
Dai Quan, who was standing next to the emperor, was in a state of confusion. Dai Quan's life is not easy now in the palace! The emperor seemed to be more wary of him and no longer trusted him as before.
Last time, Dai Quan made three people unhappy because of Xue Baoqin's matter. Even the fourth prince was offended. Needless to say, Li Miao, I hope Li Miao messes up the job this time!
Otherwise, if Li Miao rises to prominence from now on, his life may be even worse.
Dai Quan felt some regret in his heart. Looking at Li Miao's back. "Can I take the initiative to repair the relationship with Li Miao?"
Isn't it just for a woman? In the future, I will find two or three stunning beauties to repair the relationship.
I believe that the lustful Li Miao will not refuse. Of course, everything will have to wait until Li Miao has finished the job. Otherwise, there is no need to discuss anything. When it's time to step in, Dai Quan will never be soft-hearted.
But Dai Quan didn't know why, but he always felt that Li Miao would be successful this time. Dai Quan is still full of confidence in his own vision of people.
Back then, many people were surrounding the former prince, and Dai Quan was already loyal to the current emperor.
When he retired from the court, there were really few ministers who came forward to congratulate Li Miao. Some ministers congratulated him, but it was a bit sarcastic. Li Miao didn't know the same as them, so he smiled and returned the greetings one by one.
Li Shouzhong, Lin Ruhai, and Wang Yonglin watched from a distance, and finally left helplessly. It seems like there are thousands of words to say, but I don’t know where to start.
Li Miao returned to Li's Mansion to say goodbye to his wives and concubines, who trusted Li Miao very much. There is nothing in this world that can keep their husbands away.
Thinking of Li Miao's departure, it would definitely take two or three months! I definitely feel sad to give up. Li Miao will also comfort them one by one. As a woman, coaxing is a must!
Soon Lin Ruhai sent five million taels of silver notes. The court's efficiency is still very high. This borrowing speed is too fast!
The boss of Shunfeng Ticket Account in Beijing is Jia Yun. Jia Yun has grown rapidly in recent years.
In just a few years, Jia Yun has gone from being the shopkeeper of a tea shop to being the boss of Shunfeng Bank in Beijing. He had already received the instruction, otherwise he would not have been able to make the decision for such a large sum of money.
Lin Ruhai didn't say anything. After giving the banknote, he left. Even his heir Li Runyang didn't have time to take a look. As a celebrity around the emperor, Lin Ruhai probably won't be able to stay idle for a while.
Now that the matter has come to this, what can I say? Besides, if Li Miao could write "Emergency Procedures for the Imperial Court to Rescue Henan Disaster Victims", what else could Lin Ruhai teach?
Li Miao set off quickly, this time riding a carriage from the Shunfeng Transportation Escort Agency. With Jia Lan, Jia Huan and fifty servants.
There was only one luxury carriage in total, and everyone else followed on horseback.
