Generally speaking, bad news causes people to feel depressed and sigh when they speak.
However, Yu Hai expressed it in a tone of gloating over misfortune.
Just listen to him say: "Master Qi, do you know that this bad thing I mentioned that seems to have nothing to do with us, can actually shake the foundation of our great country!"
"Shaken the foundation?"
Qi Yu was startled when he heard this and hurriedly urged: "Master Yu, please stop being so secretive. If you have anything to say, just say it. Don't be so titillating."
Yu Hai nodded hurriedly and raised the topic: "According to reliable information, most areas in Huguang Province have suffered from a locust plague that is unprecedented in a century!"
Locust plague?
Extra big?
Qi Yu murmured and repeated it several times, and his expression changed several times accordingly.
As the proverb goes: If you are familiar with Huguang, the world will be satisfied!
But what if the harvest in Huguang is lost?
If that happens, won’t people all over the world be hungry?
No wonder, Yu Hai used the word "seemingly irrelevant" to characterize it.
It doesn't matter, it's just relative, not absolute.
We live in the same country, and who can really stay out of the situation?
Even if it is a free condolence that is common in official circles, it must be done in a pretentious manner.
It seems unrelated, but it is actually related.
The reason why Yu Hai is a little gloating about others' misfortunes is mainly because of the mentality of the people who eat melons.
You must know that disaster prevention and relief have always been the most difficult problem for the chief ministers in various places. Nowadays, whenever there is something lively to see, it is natural to watch it with a smile.
Thinking of this, Qi Yu suddenly remembered the letter from the old magic stick Gong Yang Yucheng.
I remember the letter said that this winter will be a rare warm winter. Also, something seems ominous!
At that time, I didn't take it seriously and mocked his crazy train of thought in a seemingly true and false way. Looking at it now, it turns out that his words really turned out to be a prophecy.
Is it unknown?
Yes!
Locust plague is one of the three major disasters in ancient and modern times, namely flood, drought and locust plague. Its destructive power is extremely shocking. It is no exaggeration to call it ominous.
From a scientific point of view, Gong Yang Yucheng's point of view does have some truth.
According to the speculations of scholars in previous lives, the cause of the locust plague is closely related to the alternation of hot and cold weather.
In particular, warm winters can create extremely favorable conditions for the overwintering of insect eggs.
However, the warm winter factor is only one of the reasons, and it is not absolute.
In addition to this factor, there are also many complex conditions such as drought and humidity, which cannot be generalized.
I think back then, the locust plague in Yongchuan Prefecture occurred in the cold winter after the blizzard. In other words, the logic of warm winter is not absolute.
Moreover, snowfall is still distributed, and locusts will also migrate. Even the omnipotent God cannot completely match the two areas.
If it doesn't match, something unexpected will happen, such as a natural disaster.
Natural disasters are indeed beyond human control.
This is true.
However, Qi Yu firmly believes that as long as he puts in enough effort, manpower can change the future!
Okay, let’s get back to the present.
For now, the locust plague is still in its earliest stages, and there is still a lot of time before it reaches its peak and decline stages.
In other words, within this period, it still has considerable destructive power.
It remains to be seen where the damage will occur and to what extent.
Locusts are extremely migratory and unpredictable. At the moment, there is really no reliable result.
Qi Yu thought for a while and told Yu Hai: "Immediately forward my order and ask the people from Dusi to send out scouts to closely monitor the specific movements of the locust plague. Any changes will be reported at any time!"
Generally speaking, whenever a natural disaster occurs, the court and officials from all walks of life will pay close attention and observe it in real time.
At present, officials at all levels in the provinces surrounding Huguang are absolutely on tenterhooks and in constant panic.
Yes, if locusts invade, it's no joke.
The current season is at the peak of the economy, and if we suffer from this crisis, we are very likely to face widespread famine.
Therefore, Qi Yu's order is reasonable and routine.
However, Yu Hai didn't think so.
He said: "Master Qi, although migratory locusts can travel very fast, their ability to migrate far is insufficient. No matter how hard they fly, they cannot reach Guangdong like migratory birds. Even if they fly to Guangdong, they will not be able to reach Guangdong." It is impossible to cross the Qiongzhou Strait and come to us. Therefore, your move is not necessary in reality. "
From a practical geographical point of view, it is exactly what he said.
There is absolutely no chance that the locust army from Huguang could fly here.
Qi Dalang asked, are you worrying too much?
Not really!
He only heard him sighing and said sadly: "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of a country. Now that I, Dafeng, have encountered this disaster, how can I, as a feudal official, stand by and watch?"
Yu Hai tasted the product and suddenly said in surprise: "Master Qi, what you mean by this is that you want to help with disaster relief?"
Qi Yu nodded in approval and said, "To tell you the truth, I do have this idea."
this……
Hearing this, Yu Hai was very shocked.
As far as common disaster relief is concerned, it can be roughly divided into two forms.
The first is self-relief in disaster areas; the second is relief from the imperial household department.
The two types of disaster relief are complementary and inseparable, and are often used in conjunction with each other on the grounds that we are united as one.
However, I have never heard of this kind of disaster relief method in which local governments assist local governments.
Everyone knows that local officials and local officials are all on separate sides. Except for occasional political matters, there is basically no official communication.
Since everyone is doing their own thing, there is no such thing as who helps whom.
However, after listening to Master Qi's words, he seemed to be planning to help as much as he could.
Moreover, it may also be the local-to-local kind.
Then here comes the problem.
How to help and how much to help?
Qi Yu did not give a clear answer to this, he just issued two orders to prepare for a rainy day.
"Send our steamships to Luzon quickly, and then transport grain to Qiongzhou day and night. There is no limit to the amount. The more the better! Well, even if the grain is not used, it is still prepared."
"That's...ok."
"Also, the surplus grain from Annan should be transferred as soon as possible to facilitate unified dispatch and coordinated use."
"What! Alas..."
Now, after mobilizing Luzon, Annan will be mobilized. If this happens, won't all the savings in the press box be poured out?
With such a big gesture, it's no wonder Yu Hai was shocked.
However, this is Master Qi's order, how can he have the right to change it?
