Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"Also, in times of disasters in previous years, His Majesty would send eldest grandson Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Wang Gui, Wei Zheng and others to take charge of disaster relief."

"After they went down, this group of merchants and gentry from all over the world were also willing to obey orders."

"Cooperate with the imperial court's disaster relief."

"So at least at this time, everything should focus on the overall situation."

"It's not time to punish these merchants."

"Furthermore, as far as the grain in their respective granaries is concerned, how much can there be?"

"It still doesn't have much impact on the overall situation."

"I also feel that what Master Gao said is right."

"The most urgent task at the moment is to summon the ministers first."

"Continue to hand over the important task of disaster relief to the more prestigious and experienced grandson Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng and others."

Hearing this, Li Chengqian suddenly raised his head, "You mean, let me ask the eldest grandson Wuji, Wei Zheng and others?"

Chapter 922

Seeing Li Chengqian's extreme reaction, Gao Shilian and others all bowed their heads.

Don't dare to continue to anger the prince.

But the next day, Li Chengqian still summoned his ministers.

Discuss disaster relief matters.

The first to bear the brunt of this is naturally the household department in charge of money and food.

Facing Li Chengqian's order, Sun Fujia, Minister of the Household Department, braced himself and bowed and said, "His Royal Highness, this flood has affected many official warehouses."

"The current money and food in our household department are really stretched."

"In addition to supplying the needs of the army on the front line, there are some food left over."

"Barely able to provide relief to refugees around Chang'an City."

"The Ministry of Household Affairs and the imperial court really can't provide what the state capitals in various places need."

Listening to Sun Fujia's words, the anger in Li Chengqian's heart couldn't stop rising.

"A few years ago, my Tang Dynasty suffered from severe drought for three consecutive years."

"But even so, I didn't see that your household department is stretched, and you can't get a little money and food."

"But now, my Tang Dynasty has had a bumper harvest for several years in a row."

"But your household department, before the disaster relief started, told the king that you have no money or food?"

Listening to Li Chengqian's questioning, Sun Fujia, Minister of the Household Department, bowed his head and said, "Your Highness, during those three years of famine."

"The household department of the imperial court can't even provide for the front-line army to fight."

"All the money and food needed for disaster relief are also taken from Youzhou and other thirteen states."

"In recent years, thanks to God's favor, we have had a good harvest for several years in a row."

"The household department of the imperial court can barely supply the consumption of the frontline army."

"Right now, what you requested, Your Highness, is to open warehouses and release food to relieve the victims."

"Hubu really can't get it out..."

Hearing his words, Li Chengqian was furious immediately.

"Sun Fujia!"

"You are the Minister of the Household Department in charge of money and food."

"Now that the imperial court is about to start disaster relief, not only do you not think of a way, but you obstruct it everywhere."

"What's on your mind?"

"Then if this king cuts off your head, won't you be in short supply?!"

Hearing Li Chengqian's scolding and sternness, Sun Fujia hurriedly fell to his knees.

"His Royal Highness, there are clear accounts and records in this household department and the official warehouses in various places."

"The minister is just an official in charge of money and food."

"Even if you really beheaded the minister, there wouldn't be half a grain of rice in Taicang and the books."

At this time, Li Chengqian was about to punish Sun Fujia severely.

Fang Xuanling at the side took the initiative to stand up and said calmly: "Your Highness, what Sun Fujia said is indeed not half a lie."

"A few years ago, when the imperial court provided disaster relief, it was far more difficult than it is now."

"At that time, the minister was appointed by His Majesty to coordinate in the middle."

"As for important ministers like the eldest grandson, Wei Zheng, etc., they rushed to various places as imperial envoys to assist the lower state capitals in disaster relief."

"As for the food needed to relieve the victims, most of it comes from Youzhou and other thirteen states."

"For the rest, we have to rely on the court to come forward and lobby the gentry and gentry from all over the place to let them provide disaster relief and donate food."

"Here, the role played by the household department is really not very big."

"Right now, the situation and situation in my country in the Tang Dynasty is far better than that of the famine a few years ago."

"Especially in Youzhou and other thirteen states, this time they were not too deeply affected by the flood."

"So on the whole, our food in Datang is still sufficient."

"It's just that the flood is coming too fast now, which makes it appear to be much more serious than the drought."

"But as long as you start immediately, Your Highness, you should focus on arranging disaster relief."

"And order the King of Peking, Li Qiu, to return to Youzhou urgently to deal with various disaster relief matters."

"This disaster is not difficult to deal with."

Listening to Fang Xuanling's words, Li Chengqian's eyes flashed a hint of contempt.

He snorted even more in his heart, thinking that Fang Xuanling was really supporting Li Qiu everywhere.

He made it clear that he wanted to take advantage of this disaster relief to clear Li Qiu of his previous crimes of disrespect and disrespect.

Now, Li Qiu is still just a courtier, and they are still like this.

If they knew Li Qiu's true identity, what would happen?

Looking at it now, Fang Xuanling is probably on the same level as Changsun Wuji and others.

Not a single good thing!

Thinking of this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but snort coldly.

"Hmph, isn't there a King of Peiping who has resisted the eighteen imperial decrees of my king?"

"I, Datang, can't help the disaster victims?"

"As for you, Mr. Fang, and your eldest grandson, you are already old."

"This king also can't bear you to do such tiring things again."

"Gao Shilian, from now on, you will sit in Chang'an and coordinate the disaster relief in various places."

"As for Du Zhenglun, Kong Yingda, Yu Zhining, Hanwang Li Yuanchang and others."

"As an imperial envoy, I went to various places, took my king's will, and ordered the gentry and gentry everywhere to try my best to assist the court in opening warehouses and releasing grain."

"The court and this king will never forget their friendship."

"Hmph, I want to see, without that Youzhou and other thirteen prefectures, wouldn't I be able to provide disaster relief?!"

Looking at Li Chengqian's posture, Fang Xuanling had a lot of scruples, so he chose to remain silent for a while.

Avoid Li Chengqian's anger.

And Wei Zheng, who has always cared about the people of the world, wanted to take the initiative to stand up several times at this moment.

Admonish Li Chengqian, saying that the current floods in the world have drowned countless people.

There are too many people who are homeless and have no food to eat.

Right now, we should focus on the overall situation, put aside prejudices, and start disaster relief with all our strength.

However, several times in a row, he remembered what Wang Gui had told him before leaving.

Now, after Wang Gui left, this small group had to rely on Wei Zheng to maintain and take care of them.

At this time, you must be cautious.

And with his close relationship with Furongyuan, Li Chengqian would never accept it even if he offered advice.

So, under this atmosphere, everyone fell silent.

After the matter was discussed and everyone walked out of the East Palace.

Fang Xuanling hurriedly caught up with Changsun Wuji, and said very worriedly: "Master Changsun, this flood is very serious."

"The situation is more urgent."

"Just use the grain from Youzhou, at least it will take a month to transfer it to various places."

"During this period, I don't know how many people will starve to death."

Chapter 923 I am also puzzled

Now is not the time to be impulsive. "

"Now that the crown prince has arranged this way, something big will happen!"

"It's okay to be like Gao Shilian, and I can help him then."

"But Du Zhenglun, Kong Yingda, Yu Zhining and others."

"It is true that learning is extraordinary, but when it comes to disaster relief and dealing with floods, they can't do it at all!"

"Master grandson."

"You are the prince's uncle, and he always listens to you the most."

"At this time, why don't you talk to persuade him?!"

Listening to Fang Xuanling's words, Changsun Wuji did not hide his anger at all.

"Oh, the bird has grown up and its wings are hardened, so maybe it won't recognize any uncle."

"Xuan Ling, about the flood, and even about the prince's treatment of Li Qiu."

"The prince will not listen to my advice."

"But you don't have to worry too much."

"There are so many things happening in the DPRK and China right now."

"It has caught up with the rare flood in the past few decades, and His Majesty knows it in his heart."

"The prince alone cannot handle this disaster well."

"I think His Majesty will return to Chang'an City in a short time."

"By then, everything will be back on track."

Hearing this, Fang Xuanling's expression lifted accordingly.

At this moment, Li Shimin's return is really needed.

Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.

This has just been regarded as the great stability of the world, and the Tang Dynasty, which has just been revived, will definitely not be able to withstand such a natural and man-made disaster.

……

Just when Li Chengqian's newly appointed imperial envoys to the Eastern Palace rushed to the state capitals for disaster relief.

Li Qiu and others who are far away in Tubo have also come to the capital of Tubo, let's be more logical.