Rainfall after a long drought is originally a good thing, but the heavy rain that comes after a long drought is not a good thing for everyone.
For the current Li Chengqian and the Tang Dynasty, this heavy rain has brought disaster to them.
In the imperial city of Chang'an City, Li Shimin stood outside the city, looking at the drifting heavy rain in the distance and fell into deep thought.
"Why am I so unlucky to encounter such bad weather? Once the rivers die, how many people will lose their lives?
Their food production had already decreased at first, and now it's like this again. How unfortunate are the people? "
Li Shimin was there covering his heart and feeling uncomfortable. After Li Chengqian returned to Chang'an City, he hurried to the imperial city to find Li Shimin.
"Father."
Li Chengqian looked worried at Li Shimin who was covering his heart, and stepped forward to ask Li Shimin, but Li Shimin turned to look at Li Chengqian.
"Your Majesty, you are back."
Li Chengqian looked at Li Shimin and although he was very polite to him, anyone could see from his ugly face that he was in a bad mood.
Then Li Chengqian said here, "Father, why are you suffering? No matter how unfair God is, I don't believe that he can make it difficult for us. I still always remember what my master said, man can conquer nature."
When Li Chengqian said this, Li Shimin couldn't help but sigh.
"Yes, man can conquer nature. This is what we have always wanted to do, but what should we do if we encounter such a major event that increases the amount of rain in rivers, lakes and seas, and causes floods if we are not careful?"
But Li Chengqian looked at the heavy rain and murmured.
"The heavy rain will only last for a day or two. The dry rivers will have water and will not cause their banks to burst."
When Li Chengqian said this, Li Shimin felt a little happier.
"Yes, my prince is right. He is worthy of being the crown prince. What can you gain from this long trip?"
Just when the father and son were talking about what they had learned, due to the heavy rain in the north of the Yangtze River, the water levels in the rivers increased dramatically, pouring down like flash floods. It was very difficult to go upstream.
This suddenly made Xu Yunyan miserable.
"How could this be? After finally arriving in the inland river, we encountered such a scene?"
Xu Yunyan couldn't help but grit his teeth here.
"Is this what I have to face? Or is God deliberately trying to make things difficult for me here because I escorted the food and grass so that Chang'an City has enough food and grass to cope with the next thing? But no matter what I do, I will use this food and grass. Transport it to Chang'an City."
Looking at the ships that were struggling to move in the rapid river even if there was wind, and seeing that the soldiers were working hard, the warships were still so difficult to move. If they were not careful, they might run aground, causing the ship to be destroyed and people killed. Then Xu Yunyan said to all the soldiers. shout.
"Soldiers, we are invincible, so what about a mere storm?"
These Zhechong Mansion soldiers looked at Xu Yunyan. Now they were trained by Xu Yunyan's devil and were so scared.
As soon as Xu Yunyan spoke, they trembled hurriedly and looked at Xu Yunyan. Xu Yunyan did not disappoint them and grinned.
Although they looked very affectionate, they were so terrifying in the eyes of Zhe Chongfu soldiers.
"Soldiers, we are the officers and soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. We must have the courage to fear neither heaven nor earth."
When Xu Yunyan said this, the officers and soldiers in front of them couldn't help but feel that something might be worse. What did the general mean? Do you want us not to be afraid of this weather?
Just as they were thinking this, Xu Yunyan continued to talk here.
"Did you see it? In the distance is the overflowing river. We must conquer it and drag the boat to Chang'an City."
After Xu Yunyan's words, many navy soldiers who had appeared as soldiers were surprised.
Is this really going to make us tug the boat?
While they were staring at each other here, Xu Yunyan was already giving orders.
There are 200 people on each boat to tug the boat, and the other people are on the left and right. Half of the people tug the boat and one person is on guard. In an instant, there are 500 people per boat, and only 100 people are left to control the boat to prevent accidents on the boat. This creates a natural disaster. After the Sui Dynasty dug the Grand Canal, it was the second mighty tugboat to travel against the current.
Xu Yunyan is indeed Xu Yunyan. In order to allow the soldiers to tug the boat with him with peace of mind, he also took action personally. Even if the people on guard here can not be replaced, Xu Yunyan will not be replaced and has been tugging the boat with them here. The river flows upstream.
The two seasons of spring and summer merge together, and the rain in the special season is not heavy and does not last long.
After three days and three nights of heavy rain in Jiangbei, the sky finally cleared up.
Good news spreads from various places, and there is no flooding of rivers, lakes and seas that submerges farmland, but it doesn't matter even if farmland is flooded, there will be no food growing in this farmland at all.
Before the heavy rain, all the crops had dried up due to drought. There would be no food harvest this year.
However, despite the reduced grain production, there are occasionally one or two that persist. After this rain, the grain produced is not enough to feed the affected people, and these many people are already preparing to drag their families and families out to wander. , looking for the chance to survive.
But before they could leave, the latest decree from the imperial court had been issued.
The benevolent Emperor of the Tang Dynasty felt that the world had been suffering from disasters for a long time, and specially arranged for the transportation of large quantities of grain and grass materials from Chang'an City to the disaster-stricken areas. At the same time, the people in the disaster-stricken areas took advantage of the rain to replant a little and be productive. plant.
It's never nice to sit back and have nothing.
In the midst of the people of the Tang Dynasty singing their praises, they were finally able to go ashore after being drenched in heavy rain for three days. No, the navy officers and soldiers who boarded the boat and sailed upstream finally cried with joy.
This time Xu Yunyan led them to drag the boat in the rapids, but they felt the tracker's difficulty.
At the same time, I made up my mind that I would become a general no matter what. Only when I became a general would I not be treated like an ox and a horse by arranging such tiring things.
Just when this group of generals were thinking about performing well here, Xu Yunyan couldn't help but become even more worried on the ship.
In the past three days of heavy rain, a lot of food was soaked by the rain. Although they made repairs and were able to dry it after the sun came out, some of it would always be lost.
Rice that has been soaked in water is prone to mold, and people will be poisoned if they eat it. What should we do?
Can we only use the hard-earned food to feed livestock?
The world has always suffered from inequality rather than scarcity. When Li Shimin arranged for the army to escort the caravans to transport grain and grass from Chang'an to various places, some places that were not affected by the disaster were also groaning without illness.
No matter what, they had to squeeze some food from their long buttons to stuff between their teeth. Moreover, the wealthy family kept crying about their poverty in front of Li Shimin, which made Li Shimin tighten his belt and live a life, and they would pick out any little thing. Come out feeling.
And this also made Li Shimin itch with hatred. The aristocratic family is the mainstay of the Tang Dynasty now, and it really offended them. Although the movable type printing submitted by Xu Yunyan was very effective, it has not yet come, and it cannot be done so easily. Start executing things that haven't been done yet, otherwise you'll be in big trouble.
Since there is no way to deal a fatal blow to the aristocratic family, we have to compromise.
When Li Shimin looked at the county where the aristocratic family's headquarters was located in the court and kept asking him for food and grass, Li Shimin had a headache.
As the future crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, Li Chengqian stepped forward without fear.
"My lords, are you dissatisfied with the distribution of food and grass for this disaster relief?"
Li Shimin didn't expect that Li Chengqian would tell the wealthy family so bluntly that he was dissatisfied with the grain and grass delivered.
As for Li Chengqian, the future prince of the country, who was seen by this aristocratic family, if he didn't suppress his arrogance now, how could he have contact with him in the future? If they are suppressed by him at any time, do they still want the face of their aloof family?
After Li Chengqian stood up, none of these aristocratic families showed disrespect to him, but they still stood up from the queue and talked to Li Chengqian here.
"Your Highness, these counties have indeed suffered from floods and droughts to varying degrees. I hope the imperial court can allocate some food and grass."
"The imperial court's food and grass must be allocated to the most severely affected areas first. This remains unchanged."
"I didn't say that the food and grass allocated by the court were in the wrong order. I just hope that some food and grass can be arranged for us."
"Can."
Li Chengqian agreed without thinking, and Li Shimin became anxious all of a sudden. What if they agreed before the lion opened his mouth?
However, Li Shimin's worry was a bit unnecessary.
After Li Chengqian agreed, he continued to talk here.
"I will personally escort this grain and grass to other counties and counties after the team returns. When we get to this county, I will distribute this grain and grass to those farmers who are registered in the Yamen. Do you think this is good?"
This Li Chengqian is worthy of having experienced the world and knows a lot. This aristocratic family has many tenants, and they are not included in the imperial court's registration list at all.
What Li Chengqian said completely cut off the wealth of this group of people.
Originally, they wanted to receive it on a per capita basis. What should they do? If you hand over your hidden tenants to the county government, does that mean you give up your rights? If these tenants are not released, they will not receive any compensation.
This Li Chengqian used a trick to drain the fire. Li Shimin almost jumped up excitedly on the throne. If these aristocratic families weren't watching here, Li Shimin would probably jump up and cheer.
Now that a decision has been made, Li Shimin looked at the princes and ministers present and said.
"What do you think of your Royal Highness's suggestion? Please give your comments."
After Li Shimin spoke, everyone here considered Li Chengqian's suggestion just now.
"I agree with His Highness the Crown Prince's resolution and agree that after the team returns, His Highness the Crown Prince will escort the grain and grass to be distributed to the farmers registered in the Yamen."
This is Changsun Wuji. As his nephew, he proposed such an excellent resolution to suppress the aristocratic family. How can I be justified if I don't support it?
After Changsun Wuji finished speaking, several officials from aristocratic families came out to refute.
"Why does His Highness the Crown Prince need to go to such trouble? As long as you leave this food to me, I will arrange for people to transport it back and save Your Highness the Crown Prince the trouble. Does Your Highness the Crown Prince think this is feasible?"
"That's not impossible."
Li Chengqian's words surprised everyone.
Are you the wise and powerful Crown Prince, or are you a restless and confused child? But just as they were discussing Li Chengqian here, Li Chengqian started talking here again.
"Now please tell the world, Father, to tell the people in these adults' hometowns how much food and grass we will arrange for each of them, and which adult will send it back to them.
By the way, get the population registration from the county government office so that we can allocate food and grass.
If someone has not delivered enough grain and grass, please go to this lord. If this lord has no way to solve the problem, it would be better to ask him to go to Beijing directly. Do you think this is a good idea? "
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