There are more and more victims in the west of the city.
Even though the city defense camp had strengthened the guard on Dailoumen, it still couldn't stop the 'ground rats', who tried every means to sneak in.
In just three days, at least 500 so-called 'refugees' gathered in the city.
Several prime ministers and assistants were sitting in the political hall, looking unhappy.
Lu Yijian shouted irritably: "Is Bianliang a sieve? In a few days this time... will the political hall be 'occupied' by these refugees too?!"
"The defense in the west of the city is already weak."
Wang Zeng frowned and said: "There are some sections of outer walls, and even villages close to the outside, it is inevitable for a few to sneak in... But they can only be in the west of the city, and the inner city is absolutely inaccessible."
Just kidding, if we just let people enter the inner city, then there would be no need for the power of the old Zhao family.
The west part of the city is just a special case. To put it bluntly, it is not a serious Bianliang City at all. It is just a buffer zone where the rich and the poor alternate.
Lu Yijian didn't care about this, and said arrogantly: "Those losers in the city defense camp are like stupid pigs! I will definitely report to your majesty later and mobilize them!"
"Haha, that may not be easy."
Wang Zeng was a little dissatisfied with his arrogant and bluffing character, and smiled: "No matter how useless the people in the city defense camp are, they are still selected from the Forbidden Army. Your Majesty trusts them."
The so-called Forbidden Forces are the special forces that protect the royal family.
Most of these people are descendants of the nobles of the past, who have protected the safety of the royal family for generations. In terms of loyalty, no one can compare with them!
"What about the Imperial Guard?"
Lu Yijian, however, was not afraid and continued to speak arrogantly: "How lazy have they become this year, relying on the favor of the royal family? If we don't punish them severely... we expect them to protect His Majesty? Haha!"
That’s you!
If it were another person, the grass on the grave would have been taller than the person!
Wang Zengyu choked and smiled bitterly, shook his head and stopped talking.
Zhang Zhibai's expression remained calm, but he raised his head slightly and asked, "What is Cao An doing?"
"Yes, where is this boy?"
Lu Yijian was in a daze for a moment and said displeasedly: "Ever since he took on this disaster relief mission, he has never come to report once! It's not a rule. He should be beaten."
"Go and see what Cao An is doing."
Later, the clerk came back to inquire.
"Reply to the gentlemen..."
The clerk said respectfully: "Cao An sealed several large granaries such as Changping, Guanghui, and Huimin, but he was not allowed to take out a grain of rice! Now there are complaints in the city, all saying..."
"say what?"
"this……"
The clerk hesitated.
Lao Lu was angry at that time: "Damn it, I can't even explain clearly. What do I want you to do? Be a sculpture? If you can't do it, go back as soon as possible!"
Who dares to confront Lao Lu?
I'm afraid Liu E also has to think about it, right?
The clerk trembled with fright and hurriedly said: "Some people say that the imperial court is not planning to provide disaster relief. They also say that the princes are colluding with the powerful people and intend to use this to make money for the country! They also say..."
Snapped!
Lao Lu angrily threw the tea cup: "This Cao An, I will whip him sooner or later!"
If he hadn't brought him into the court in the first place, Lao Lu would have been the first to kick him out...
This guy is a bastard.
Zhang Zhibai smiled, then straightened his face and asked, "What else can you say?"
"He also said that people who can do such things are simply not afraid..."
The clerk timidly glanced at a few people, lowered his head and said, "Aren't you afraid of giving birth to a child without any knowledge?"
Damn it!
Lao Zhang couldn't sit still anymore.
He slapped the table with a cold face and said angrily: "Go and ask him what he wants to do? Is it just to get angry with me?! What a bastard!"
"yes!"
The clerk rushed out.
Soon, he ran back again, sweating profusely and unable to breathe.
Lu Yijian's originally cold face softened a little, and he frowned and said, "Have a rest before talking. Someone, get him a glass of water... I don't know, you thought I was waiting to criticize my subordinates!"
Wang Zeng frowned again.
Doesn't this person never speak well?
It was obviously a good thing to be considerate of his subordinates, but why did he react so harshly when it came out of his mouth?
The clerk drank the water and said hurriedly: "Replying to my ministers, I asked Cao An, but he said... The will is there, and Cao is also responsible for whether it succeeds or not. Please don't bother me, sir." Too many, just look at the results.”
Another joke!
Although Lu Yijian is said to be domineering, he has capital.
What do you, Cao An, have?
Wang Zeng laughed angrily and said angrily: "Can't even say so? Or does he think so-and-so will ruin things... This kid is really annoying."
In terms of ability and talent, Cao An is considered one of the few among his peers.
Even Zhang Zhibai cannot deny this.
But with his character, he will suffer a big loss sooner or later!
The clerk was also a little displeased, lowered his head and said, "I have said everything, but Cao An only said one thing: Bring me the decree! If the princes want to relieve him of his errand, then he will turn around and go home immediately."
"..."
Several old men were choked and uncomfortable.
"Forget it, let him be."
Wang Zeng waved his hand and said with a smile: "What I said is correct, there is a purpose for the left and right! If you are wrong...just follow the rules!"
…
Early in the morning.
Several bullock carts drove up the Royal Street, pulling many bags on them.
Many people stopped to watch, because those bags had a big word "grain" written on them!
Didn’t you say you won’t open a position?
Is the imperial court planning to provide disaster relief again?
Several sergeants were driving an ox cart along. There was a familiar face on the road, so I couldn't help but come up and ask.
"Isn't this the second son of the Niu family? What are you going to do with all this food?"
The sergeant did not pretend to be pretentious when he heard this, and smiled and said: "The imperial court has issued an order to deliver disaster food to Shaanxi Road starting today, totaling 53,000 shi!"
Everyone was stunned.
"Didn't you say you don't care?"
"They are all my subjects of the Song Dynasty, how can we ignore it? However, if the incident happens suddenly, the court must prepare first. After all, more than 50,000 stones is not a small amount."
"What about the victims outside the city?"
Some people think that the imperial court has no brains in doing this...
You don't care about the victims at your doorstep, but you go to Shaanxi Road to provide disaster relief?
The sergeant said with a serious face: "They are originally from Shaanxi, so they naturally have to follow them back! Bianliang is not a shelter, and no one can come to Bianliang to cause trouble whenever something happens. What's going on?"
Someone subconsciously asked: "Will they go back?"
"Why don't you go back when you have food to eat?"
"But who knows if we will be able to eat well after we go back? What if..."
We dare not say that the imperial court will break its promise and get rich, but haven't the people in the past dynasties been manipulated by those in power?
Whatever you say is what it is...
If you tell us to live, we will live. If you tell us to die, who can resist?
“Have you seen these carts of grain?”
The sergeant raised his head and said calmly: "I am going to Shaanxi Road this time! If anyone wants to eat, just follow him back... Those who want to starve to death in Bianliang, let them do it! In a word , it is impossible to put food in Bianliang, if you want to eat, just go back!"
Can you still play like this?
Everyone around them stayed where they were...
