In fact, before getting the information about the disaster in Qingzhou from the governor, he had already sent his men to conduct an unannounced visit on the way here. This is why he came to Ning'an City in advance, in order to have a clear understanding of the situation in Qingzhou.
However, the current situation in Qingzhou is more serious than he thought.
A few days ago, the group of rebels gathered by the disaster victims broke through another city and occupied three cities. Their number was almost half a million. Although they were just a ragtag group, they already had the entire population of a big city. .
Moreover, fueled by the desire to survive, they were not afraid of death and hated the imperial court extremely. Every time they captured a city, they would massacre aristocratic families, confiscate their homes and exterminate their clans, and take money and food to distribute to the victims.
On the contrary, they were merciful to the ordinary people in the city. They only plundered some food and did not massacre the people or turn them into disaster victims.
After all, there are countless disaster victims out there. Every day, countless disaster victims come to seek refuge with them in order to survive. Five hundred thousand is still a filtered number.
Moreover, with the savings of those aristocratic families, the rebels are getting stronger and stronger.
Thinking of this, the anger in Li Nian's heart began to rise. These are these greedy aristocratic families and corrupt officials! If they hadn't embezzled the money and food allocated by the court, how could the situation have deteriorated to this point!
According to his past personality, if they were not needed now, he would have asked the Xuanjing Division to confiscate the homes of those officials and wealthy families who embezzled money and food.
Fortunately, although Li Nian is a martial arts practitioner, he can also restrain himself and does not only act with force. But this matter has troubled him for a long time. The aristocratic families and officials were laughing and talking in a harmonious manner, which made him feel dazzled.
Maybe he should cut the knot quickly. Catch them off guard!
In the hall, everyone pushed glasses to each other and exchanged glasses. Sitting on the seat, Li Nian's eyes were dark and full of thoughts.
For a time, the atmosphere in the entire high-rise building began to become cold.
At this time, Li Nian glanced at the people present and said slowly, "Everyone, are you satisfied with today's banquet?" Although this banquet was hosted by the officials and gentry of Ning'an City for the King of Qi to receive the wind and wash away the dust, in the King of Qi's place it was Instead of playing as a guest, it directly became his home court.
"Your Highness is joking. It is a blessing for us that His Highness can come here in person. If there is any negligence, I hope that Your Highness will not blame it." The head of a local aristocratic family stood up with a smile on his face.
This person is also from a hairpin family, and his ancestors also produced many high-ranking officials, including many second- and third-grade officials. He has countless disciples and old friends, and he has great influence in Qingzhou's officialdom.
"well!"
However, after hearing his words, Li Nian did not answer, but just sighed softly.
Suddenly, the atmosphere here suddenly solidified, and everyone couldn't help but raise their hearts and hold their breath for fear of making too much noise.
"It's just that I came to Qingzhou not to eat and drink, but to save the millions of people in Qingzhou. You are not wrong, but my heart is not at ease." Sitting on the seat, Li Nian took out a handful of jade from his sleeve. Ruyi, then played with it and sighed again.
As the sigh fell, the smile on the face of the head of the aristocratic family who had just spoken suddenly froze, and he felt a little embarrassed.
But fortunately, everyone else's attention is not on him now, but on Qi King Li Nian. Even if he is embarrassed, no one will pay attention.
While His Highnesses were silent, Tang Mingzhao, the governor of Ning'an County, stood up from his seat, bowed to King Qi, and slowly said, "Your Highness, why should you worry? As long as the money and food allocated by the imperial court are enough, we can deal with the rebels." Army, when winter comes, the weather will surely improve. Once it rains and the drought in Qingzhou is lifted, the victims will return to their homes sooner or later."
"At that time, His Highness will be the number one contributor to quelling the disaster in Qingzhou, and His Majesty will definitely reward him generously. Disasters need to be dealt with slowly and cannot be solved overnight. Your Highness must relax."
When a powerful official broke the silence, other people present also echoed, "Yes, yes, Master Tang is right. Your Highness does not need to worry."
"Yes, the disaster is serious and cannot be eliminated in a short while. Your Highness should relax. By then, with our assistance to Your Highness, we will definitely get the matter done." Zhao Xuan, the county magistrate, also stepped forward and said with his head lowered.
"Your Highness is at ease..."
"well!"
Suddenly, another sigh sounded, and those people shut up and did not speak again.
This is already the third sigh from King Qi Li Nian. Now, everyone can see clearly that today's banquet is not as simple as they imagined. This King of Qi is well prepared.
Sitting on his seat, Li Nian suddenly showed a smile and waved his hand, "Okay, I don't want to talk to you anymore. To be honest, the money and food allocated by the court this time is only used to recruit the rebels. There is no It is intended to be used to provide relief to the victims of the disaster, so please don’t give it a thought.”
"Your Highness, how could this happen?"
"Without money and food, how can we help the victims? If another civil uprising is triggered, Qingzhou will be devastated!"
"Your Highness, is this true?"
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Li Nian's words were so shocking that everyone here was stunned. They couldn't believe that the imperial court actually stopped sending money and food. How could this be possible?
Seeing that everyone in the hall was getting more and more excited, and some even began to wail and shed tears of pain, Li Nian's eyes suddenly turned cold.
"Bang!"
"Quiet!"
On the floor, the gleaming, round and exquisite jade Ruyi had been broken into three pieces, accompanied by the cold, knife-like eyes of King Qi Li Nian.
After being swept away by him, everyone immediately fell silent.
"Are you disappointed that the imperial court has not continued to allocate money and food to Qingzhou? Are you angry?"
"Your Highness, calm down, we don't dare!"
"Don't you dare? Is there anything else in this world that you don't dare to do? I think you are very brave! 90% of the money and food allocated by the court went into your warehouse, and the remaining less than 10% was used by you to relieve the people. .”
"But only this ten percent has been exploited and deducted by the people below. When the victims arrive, only soup, water, chaff, and bran are left. You actually dare to add sand in it!"
"Before leaving, my father gave me the power to make arbitrary decisions when the opportunity arises, in order to punish corrupt officials like you. I have said so much before, but you don't even have the slightest intention of repenting, and you actually blame the court? "
"Who on earth gave you such courage!" The cold words were loud and clear. Li Nian sat on the throne, his eyes were full of energy, and the cold light was rising and falling in them. Every time he appeared, there was an extended scene of blood and violence, which made people take a look. Scalp numbness.
The unspeakable murderous intention caused a heavy pressure to rise in everyone present.
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