For a time, the Qin court gradually contained the impact of the locust plague according to Ziyou's strategy. Everyone in the Qin state showed a look of joy after the disaster. Of course, some were happy and some were unhappy.
Chang'an Junfu.
Chang'an Jun Chengyu's face was gloomy, and he was playing with a jade pendant in his hand. When he heard the staff below talking about how King Qin's benevolence, justice and love for the people were being discussed all over the Qin State, the veins on his wrist bulged slightly, and the jade pendant in his hand was suddenly crushed.
"That's enough." Cheng Jiao said sternly, and the staff below suddenly knelt down and did not dare to speak.
"Benevolent and righteous, he loves the people, and his reputation has been taken away by him." Cheng Jiao kicked over the table in front of him and said. He was very angry now. As the son of the former king, he was told at birth that he would be the future of Qin. King, but Ying Zheng's sudden return disrupted everything. He didn't care at first. He didn't believe that he could be deprived of the throne by this man who had been a hostage in Zhao for thirteen years. The relationship between the two brothers was still good. , but later Ying Zheng became the King of Qin with the support of Lu Buwei. From that moment on, the only thing left between their brothers was fighting.
Later, rumors between Ying Zheng and Lu Buwei appeared, and Cheng Jiao was even more resentful. He believed that this was a trick of Lu Buwei and Ying Zheng, just to usurp the kingdom of Qin. When a person has an honest reason to desire something , this desire will be infinitely stimulated. With the support of his grandmother, the Queen Mother Huayang, Cheng Jiao began to gradually expand her power and influence, and began to work step by step towards the throne.
Winning over courtiers, cultivating his cronies, and sending people to privately publicize Ying Zheng's improper identity and other means were used together, which made Ying Zheng's throne more and more unstable. However, he did not expect that Ziyou's three strategies to control locusts now allowed Ying Zheng to win. A lot of public support.
"What do these untouchables know? If a group of untouchables gives them some benefits, they will wag their tails like dogs." Cheng Jiao cursed angrily.
"Your Majesty, please calm down. This may not be a bad thing." An aide appeared in the hall and said.
"Oh? Sir, please tell me." Cheng Jiao suppressed his anger and said. This staff member was found for him by his grandmother, the Queen Mother Huayang. He is quite talented. He has made great achievements in becoming this staff member today. Jiao still has great respect for this staff member in her heart.
"The king is now using the form of merit tablets to force the wealthy families to donate food, but who is willing to give away their food for free? Although they dare not say anything on the surface, they are still quite dissatisfied privately. These wealthy families have a lot of power in their hands. , if your Majesty sends people to win over you at this time, they will definitely work for you.
The king has asked Ziyou to take charge of controlling locusts. Although his reputation is well-known throughout the seven kingdoms, he has no foundation in the Qin State and has offended these powerful families. As long as the king gives some hint to these powerful people to use some means, this so-called locust control will not work. Didn’t San Ce become a joke? "The staff bowed their hands and said.
"But then our people of Great Qin will still be in dire straits?" Cheng Jiao said hesitantly. Although he wanted to compete with Ying Zheng for the throne, he did not want to damage Qin's national power.
"Your Majesty, those who have achieved great things since ancient times have always been ruthless. They just temporarily let these people suffer more from the locust plague. When the king's three measures to control the locusts fail and worsen the disaster, what do you think the courtiers will think? What will the people think? ? Your Majesty will then unite these powerful clans to raise food, provide relief to the people, quell the locust plague, and make judgments. When the time comes, you will ask the Queen Mother to reprimand the King, and then ask the ministers who have taken refuge with you to jointly submit a memorial to force him to abdicate. Your Majesty will follow the trend. Even if he is not forced to step down from the throne in the end, your Majesty will not only get the support of these big families, but also win the hearts and minds of the people, why not?" said the staff member, stroking his beard.
"Then according to what Mr. said, as for the matter of contacting the rich people, I still need to take the trouble of Mr. Cheng Jiao." Cheng Jiao no longer hesitated. He was indeed moved, and besides, he was only sacrificing some people.
"I made an agreement with Shangqing Mi Shuo before I came here. As long as the king is willing, he can come forward to contact those dissatisfied noble families." The staff said confidently.
"Shangqing Mi Shuo, the descendant of Mi Rong, the former Four Nobles of Xincheng." Cheng Jiao said with slightly narrowed eyes.
His grandfather, King Qin Zhaoxiang, expelled the Four Nobles. After all, the Four Nobles had contributed to the Qin State. He only drove them to the fiefdom and did not kill them all. The Four Nobles were powerful and well-established at that time. Most of the court was theirs. Although It has been weakened but its power cannot be underestimated. This Mi Shuo is one of the three heads of the Chu clan in the current court. Together with Lord Changping and Lord Chang Wen, he is in charge of the Chu clan in the Qin court.
"Yes, of course this minister also has something to ask for from your Majesty," the staff member said.
"But it doesn't matter." Cheng Jiao said with the corner of her mouth raised slightly. This is what he was waiting for. If the other party helped him for no reason, he would be a little worried.
"I hope that after your Majesty ascends the throne, he will inherit the title of Lord of the New City." The staff said with cupped hands.
"Hahahaha, of course, if I really ascend to the throne, they will have the power of Conglong, and I can even help them regain the prestige of Xincheng Lord." Cheng Jiao laughed.
"Then I will contact you immediately." The staff bowed their hands and left.
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At this time, Ziyou didn't know what Chang'an Jun was doing. He, Li Xin, Wang Bi and Zhao Gao were carefully watching Zhang Cang, who was responsible for statistics and distribution of grain and grass.
Li Xi, Wang Ben and Zhao Gao were dumbfounded. In the past two days, the rich and common people had donated countless amounts of food, so a large number of people were needed to record and review the food. Ziyou directly brought Zhang Cang here. Then in everyone's incredible eyes, Zhang Cang not only accurately recorded the food donated by each household, but also began to distribute the food according to the disaster situation in various places.
"Is this really possible for humans?" Li Xin looked at Zhang Cang and muttered quietly.
It's nothing if you just record these. The disaster-stricken areas near Xianyang have already received feedback after receiving the food. According to the food distribution calculated by Zhang Cang, there is no waste or shortage of the food. It can be said that everything is exhausted. Its power had to surprise the three of them.
What's more important is that they saw with their own eyes that Zhang Cang completed this task in less than a day.
"Don't be surprised. This senior brother of mine can be said to be a heavenly being in one of the most important ways. No one in the world can compare with him." Ziyou said with no surprise. You must know that Zhang Cang was known as a strategist in later generations. When Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty was the prime minister, he used mathematics to manage the entire world in an orderly manner, let alone the issue of food distribution.
"I've really been tricked by you. Wouldn't it be better for me to go to bed during this time?" Zhang Cang said while looking at Ziyou who was leisurely beside him.
"Senior brother, you work harder if you are able. This is for the people who are affected by the disaster. Just work hard for a few more days. The king knows your contribution and is ready to reward you with food, wine and beauties." Ziyou said.
"Beauty?" Zhang Cang was a little disdainful.
"It is said that there is a stunning widow among them." Ziyou accurately grasped Zhang Cang's weakness.
Zhang Cang looked at the remaining requests from the disaster areas on the table and Ziyou asked him to calculate how much food would be needed to support these people through this year. Zhang Cang rolled up his sleeves and said
"You guys watch out, I will only perform once!"
