"It doesn't count. Isn't it true that the people of Dasheng are suffering from the severe cold? Mr. Li is buying cotton and old clothes. Even the eldest brother and the seventh brother also packed up the old clothes that were no longer needed and gave them away. Shantang.”
"Tianhuang noble, why are you here?"
The Sixth Prince said, and glanced at Li Qiao again, with obvious disapproval in his eyes and tone: "Master Li, people will get used to this and reach out to the court."
Li Qiao: "..."
He looked at the Sixth Prince.
The sixth prince had already withdrew his gaze and looked at Sheng Hong again: "Besides, there are so many people at the bottom of Dasheng. Let alone Mr. Li alone, even if the imperial court opened the treasury, it would not be comprehensive."
"Instead of having to suffer so much that even the prince has to clean up his family, it is better to let the people move to a warm and livable place. This can fundamentally solve the problem."
"God doesn't give people a way to survive, so we have to find our own way, don't you think?"
"no."
Sheng Hong shook his head slowly and rejected it simply: "This is not a matter of talking. This requires the soldiers to work hard."
"The southern country is full of miasma, and there are also mountains blocking it. The soldiers are not accustomed to the acclimatization and have to cross mountains and pass through high mountains and dense forests. The cost is too high and not worth it."
"In some small countries farther away across the sea, our soldiers are not good at water warfare and are far away from the country, so it is difficult to supply food and grass."
"Xu'er, although your idea is good, it's too aggressive."
Li Qiao listened on the side and couldn't help but nodded secretly.
But no, Southeast Asia is either a mountain range or a plateau or across a strait. The ancestors did not conquer that side in their previous life, so the benefits must not be as great as the price paid.
The sixth prince's proposal was somewhat idealistic.
"But if the low temperature is like this next year, what should we do?" The sixth prince immediately asked: "Besides, low temperature will inevitably bring about a series of reactions. We are not limited to the dilemma of low temperature."
"If the temperature is still low next year, it will naturally be the court, dignitaries, and rich people who will lend a helping hand to the people. And the people will be patient."
“We can’t abandon decades of foundation and run away just because the weather is freezing.”
"What's wrong with the Tianhuang nobles? How can we bring out the nobility of the Tianhuang nobles without the common people at the bottom?"
"If there was only Mr. Tianhuang in the world, who would you show Mr. Huang to on that day? To me? Or to Li Aiqing?"
Sheng Hong frowned again as he spoke, and the tone of the last sentence was a bit harsh.
"Of course not. My son certainly knows the importance of the people at the bottom. They pay a lot of taxes every year, and the tenant farmers also have to pay rent. Without these people, who would grow crops and weave brocade clothes for us?"
"My son just thinks it's enough. Don't spoil him like a grandson."
"Besides, going south is indeed a good way out. Traveling south with clothes and clothes is not unprecedented in history."
The Sixth Prince doesn't feel that he is at fault. The country cannot be governed rigidly.
"Yiguan Nandu, after all, this Nan is still within our Dasheng territory, but the Nan you mentioned at this time is separated from our Dasheng by mountains and seas. This is not a matter of words."
Sheng Hong still shook his head. There was no need to discuss this issue.
"Instead of going south, it is better to start dealing with the severe cold as early as possible. You also said that low temperature will have a lot of impacts. Xiaoqi dug river ditches outside Shengjing last year, and Shantang Academy has also prepared a large number of waterwheels. Next year, Xiaoqi and Li Aiqing can protect the crops in Shengjing area from drought."
"As for irrigation in other places, that will be the top priority after next spring. Instead of thinking about how to attack the many small countries in the south, it is better to look at Dasheng's map and plan how to build rivers and dig trenches in a reasonable way to ensure that the local area The crops are protected from drought.”
Speaking of this, Sheng Hong looked at the sixth prince up and down with complicated eyes: "Xu'er, my father really didn't see that you have a warlike heart before."
Before, he wanted to go to the border town, but now he wanted to invade other countries. The light of his sixth son had been eclipsed by his third and fifth sons.
"My son is not belligerent, he just wants to solve the problem. However, your words are reasonable and my son cannot deny it. But what my son just said, you should think about it more when you have time. After all, it is also a way."
The sixth prince did not admit to being belligerent, but he did not feel guilty either. He stood upright and allowed Sheng Hong to look at him.
He is also dedicated to prosperity and the common people.
If life is really unbearable, then fighting can divert the attention of the people. Once the people at the bottom hear that the court is going to war, they will definitely shrink their necks, tighten their belts, and silently endure the hard days.
Because in the eyes of the people at the bottom, there is no life more miserable than war.
If the people at the bottom are willing to endure the hard life, then the court will be relaxed.
He really felt that going south to attack the southern countries was the best way to solve the current dilemma.
But obviously, Sheng Hong doesn't think so.
In order to prevent the sixth son from having any whims, Sheng Hong simply said: "I will leave Xishan Province to you. You can plan it carefully for me to ensure the irrigation of the crops there."
"...Father, are you kidding me? Many areas in Xishan Province already lack rain. Over there is the Loess Plateau."
The sixth prince's eyes widened instantly, with a look of disbelief on his face.
"I know that many areas over there have low rainfall, but who made Xishan Province our territory of Dasheng, and who made you the prince. You just kept looking at Li Aiqing, what do you see him doing? Since you are looking at him, then You should know how many things he has done."
"But has he ever cried out in pain or tiredness?"
"Did he ever give in to the things I arranged for him?"
"... Mr. Li, a rare man who treats the people as ancestors and sons, is a rare man who is rare in a thousand years. His son cannot compare to him."
As the Sixth Prince spoke, his eyes couldn't help but glance at Li Qiao, and his tone couldn't hide his resentment: "My son doesn't have the financial resources of Mr. Li. In terms of making money, Mr. Li is also a genius that is rare to see in a thousand years."
"Then you can do whatever you want with how much money you have. You are a prince and have been pampered since childhood. Now Dasheng is facing difficulties. It is your turn to pay for Dasheng."
Sheng Hong said, pondered for a moment, and then said: "Well, my father will ask the third question today."
"ah?"
The Sixth Prince was stunned and quickly turned his attention to Sheng Hong: "What is the third question?"
"You guys draw lots, and whoever wins a certain province will be responsible for the irrigation, drought relief, and a series of disaster relief matters in that province."
"Of course, if God shows mercy from next year and everything goes smoothly, then this third question will be invalid."
Speaking of the good times, Sheng Hong's tone became stern again, and he extended his hand to point at the sixth prince: "Attacking the southern countries will not only waste people and money, but also the war will not end within a few years. "
"It can be seen from this that you think our Dasheng will face this kind of severe cold in the next few years, crow's mouth! Can't you hope that our Dasheng will get better and better?"
"Look at Li Aiqing. When he names his servants, he always thinks about good weather and auspicious snows that will herald a good harvest!"
Sixth Prince: "..."
His lips moved a few times, but he couldn't refute.
He also heard about the names Li Qiao gave to his servants.
"That's it, I'll call your other brothers here and you draw lots." Seeing that the sixth prince was speechless, Sheng Hong directly sent someone to invite the remaining princes over.
Although the princes do not have to abide by the official attendance law, in such a cold weather, the princes will not go out for work, nor will they stay at home to sleep.
As expected, several princes were now in their respective yamen.
Sheng Hong was quite satisfied. Look, even in such a severe cold, his sons were still on duty as usual.
Thinking about it from this perspective, Sheng Hong became soft-hearted again.
What a pity, as a prince, he is also very busy every day.
So his attitude became much kinder and he announced the third question with a kind face.
The seventh prince, the fourth prince, and the second prince were all quite confused. After hearing Sheng Hong explain the reason, the second prince couldn't help but look at the sixth prince with resentment in his eyes. What are you looking for? Look, here comes the work!
The last time he upgraded the economy of the dock area, he already had a headache. Now give him a province!
Scared to death, okay?
He doesn't want to be emperor, why should he suffer this?
The more he thought about it, the more he became confused, and he immediately said bitterly: "Father, can my son withdraw from the competition? My son's ability is mediocre, and I am afraid that I will miss your business."
"No, you are the prince, you can't just enjoy yourself and not take care of things."
Sheng Hong refused simply.
The fourth prince immediately sighed: "Father, son, please do your best."
He didn't want to be the emperor, but he always wanted to do something for Dasheng and the people so that he could show off his abilities.
Men are all ambitious, and he loves to do this.
However, this question is very difficult.
"My son also tried his best."
The seventh prince also said.
"Xu'er, forget it. Father, if I don't embarrass you, you can also draw lots. Whichever one you draw counts."
Sheng Hong stretched out his hand and tapped the sixth prince.
The sixth prince was immediately happy and quickly thanked him: "Thank you very much, father."
It's not that he's evading, it's that he has a clear understanding of his own abilities. In the case of Western Shem, it's too difficult, and this question affects the choice of his father's successor.
Therefore, you have to be cowardly when it’s time to be cowardly, and you can’t be arrogant and pretend to be fat.
But soon, the Sixth Prince couldn't be thankful anymore, because he happened to win the Western Shem Province.
The Seventh Prince drew the province of Huian.
He drew Dongshan Province for the eldest prince.
The fourth prince won the Sichuan Province.
The second prince won the lottery of Yuanhe Province.
The second prince was overjoyed and danced with joy, grinning from ear to ear: "Master Li, Master Li, help me, help me, everything is your command, I will only let my people follow you and do it, all credit will be given to you." It’s all yours!”
Li Qiao: "..."
He raised his eyes to look at Sheng Hong: "Second Prince, Your Majesty didn't ask me to intervene. Besides, I haven't been able to give a good answer to the second question so far. I'm ashamed of myself."
"That is, how can we let Li Aiqing intervene every time? In this case, Li Aiqing is not allowed to interfere. What I want to see is your respective abilities. If you can't manage one province well, how can you manage the entire Dasheng?"
Sheng Hong had a straight face and was very serious.
When the second prince saw this, he immediately shrank his neck, lowered his head and remained silent.
But the corners of his mouth were still raised.
Hehe, after all, this is Mr. Li’s hometown, can Mr. Li really ignore it?
"Also, the national treasury is never full, and it is a troubled time now. There is not much money that can be allocated to you, so you should save some money."
