Qiao Yi

The golden autumn in August is the annual autumn harvest season.

In this year's autumn harvest, the farmers harvested the grain from the fields. Most of the millet was dry and grainless, with only an empty shell. There was not much food left, so this year's harvest was less than [-]% of previous years. .

During the autumn harvest season in the past, the common people all had smiling faces, but this year's autumn harvest, these villagers could not help but wipe their tears while harvesting the crops, all of them were frowning, and their faces could not be melted away. sad look.

"God, you are not giving us a way to survive..."

The old farmer sat on the ground crying, pointing to the sky and saying that they would not be given a way out, crying hoarsely, it was really sad to smell it, to see it

Weeping.

They were harvesting grain, and the landlord sent his servants down to collect the rent.

A year of hard work by the family is not enough to pay rent to the landlord's family.After paying the landlord's rent and the government's food tax, they don't know where to get food to pay the tax, and they don't know where to find food for the family for the next year

This day is so difficult, how can we not make people cry.

"Grandpa, grandpa, save me..."

There was a family that couldn't afford the rent to the landlord, and the son of the landlord fell in love with the charming little granddaughter of the old man's family, and asked the following house slaves to drag the girl to pay the rent.The old man rushed forward to get his granddaughter back, wishing he could risk his life with these people, "Let go of my granddaughter."

"Damn old man, go away!"

The two house slaves pushed the old man to the ground, and the old man's head hit the stone, bleeding from his head.

"Grandpa, grandpa, don't hurt my grandpa, I'll just go with you."

"Haha, wouldn't it be nice to be so obedient?"

"Take her away." This is the first girl to be dragged back this month. The son of the landlord's family is lustful, and when he sees a beautiful little girl, he tries his best to pull him home. There are already a dozen of them.

Seeing this, the villagers outside dared to go in and help the old man up. They could only comfort him a few words, sent him into the house, and went home.

At this time, they themselves can't protect themselves. No one dares to conflict with the son of the landlord's family. Even if this kind of thing is reported to the government, the landlord has already bribed the government.

After returning home, those who have a girl in the family will tell the girl not to go out, lest the son of the landlord's family fall in love with it and drag her back to be a concubine.

All these unfortunate incidents are happening in different places every day.

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At the same time, officials in the DPRK and China are arguing every day over whether to reduce or exempt the grain tax. One side proposes to reduce or exempt this year's grain tax, while the other thinks that the grain tax cannot be reduced or exempted.

The biggest source of the household department is the taxation of various places. Once this tax is reduced or exempted, the household department will have no money to enter the account, which will cause the national treasury to be empty.The treasury is empty, so there is no money for disaster relief, and the barbarians at the border are staring at Dayan. If a war breaks out and they don't even have money to buy food, the consequences will be very serious.

The officials below were arguing.

"This matter will be discussed tomorrow." The emperor did not make a conclusion, and was obviously considering this issue.

"Back to court-"

The emperor left while all the officials shouted "Long live".

After leaving the court, Hu Xiang went to the imperial study to see the Holy Majesty.The little eunuch outside the door went inside to communicate, the emperor waved his hand and said, "Let him in."

"Master Xiang, the emperor let you in."

The little eunuch went out and invited Prime Minister Hu to go in.

"Long live the emperor, long live, long live."

"Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Hu Tingyun just got up from the ground.The emperor knew that this courtier always came to him for nothing, and if he would come to him, then there must be something wrong, "tell me, what is your reason for coming to me."

"Your Majesty, I have a brochure here, please read it first."

Hu Xiang took out a booklet from his pocket, and the eunuch stepped forward and presented the booklet in his hand to the Holy Majesty.

Emperor Hong raised his eyes to look at Hu Tingyun, opened the booklet and read it.

Seeing this, the emperor's heart moved, and he asked with surprise on his face, "You wrote this?"

"Yes, and no. To be precise, it was proposed by Princess Ming." Hu Tingyun thought for a while, but still poured out the boy. Originally, the water source was found by the boy, and the idea mentioned above was also proposed by the boy. Yes, he is just embellishing on this basis.

"Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, it is better to start construction of this canal sooner rather than later. It is best to start construction as soon as possible."

"My minister sees that the number of refugees outside the city is increasing day by day, and these people are left alone. They cause all kinds of chaos outside the city every day. Every day outside the city, refugees die of illness and starvation. They are all sons of our Great Yan. The people, in my humble opinion, I have no choice but to settle these refugees as soon as possible, so as not to cause any trouble."

"Well, I understand what you said."

Of course Hongdi knew this truth, but the imperial court had no money, and floods occurred in many places in the south, and the imperial court had just allocated a sum of money to relieve the disaster.At this time, if I take out a sum of money to do these things, I'm afraid I won't be able to come up with so much money.

Hu Tingyun understood the emperor's thoughts and scruples. He focused on explaining to the emperor the practice and benefits of "relief with work". These refugees came to build reservoirs and canals.

"If the reservoirs and canals are built, they can be put into use immediately. If there is water at this time, the common people can take advantage of this time to grow some vegetables and beans, and they will eat at least one bite, and will not starve to death. There are so many people." The front and back are mutually influencing, as long as one thing is done well, the others will follow suit, which is a good thing that kills multiple birds with one stone.

"Your Majesty, it's already August, and the exam will start in a few days. Many students from Beijing are here." Hu Xiang made a special mention, pressing every step of the way.

It is now August, and it will soon be October. Once winter comes, the weather in the capital will become cold. Those refugees outside will have to let it go, and it is unknown how many people will die by then.

In August of this year, the autumn examination, when there are many students in the capital, if the imperial court really let these refugees go, these students will not know how to talk about the imperial court.

Obviously the emperor also thought of this matter, the emperor also wants face, of course he doesn't like the students all over the world scolding him as an emperor behind his back.Seeing Hu Tingyun's appearance, Emperor Hong knew that this courtier came prepared, "You, you, you are here waiting for me, right?"

But I don't know whether the emperor is really angry or what.

"Hehe, where is it. This minister is thinking of Dayan, of all people, and of your majesty." Hu Xiang was flattering the emperor.

"Hmph, you, I don't know yet." Emperor Hong didn't know what the courtiers were like, and said, "This book is here with me. Let me think about it and discuss it tomorrow morning." It's over."

"Yes, if that's the case, I will leave first." Looking at the emperor's appearance, Hu Xiang knew that this matter could be accomplished nine out of ten, as long as King An and Lu Chongbu didn't make trouble for him.

At this time, King Ming is not in the capital, and King An will definitely try his best to show off in front of scholars all over the world. Such a good opportunity, King An should not let it go, so based on his guess, King An and Lu Chongbu The side is more likely to agree than to disagree.

After August, the number of refugees outside the city increased sharply every day, and the refugees were not allowed to enter the city, so they could only stay outside the city.

Most of these refugees came from the south, and some came from the north, but without exception, they all traveled a long way to get to the capital.However, when they got here, they couldn't even enter the city gate, so they could only squat on the edge of the city wall and wait for the opportunity.

Most of these refugees are in ragged clothes, yellow and emaciated, which shows the hardships and hardships of their journey.

After Feng Lao left Beijing, the two vice presidents temporarily managed the alliance.

At this day's small meeting, Qiao Yi mentioned the issue of the refugees outside the city, and he said: "I went out of the city yesterday to take a look, and many of the refugees outside are sick, so here, I propose that each of our families The medical center can send one person out of the city every day to go to the free clinic to treat these refugees."

It only takes a little manpower to ask a doctor, but once it involves medication, it will cost money.At this time, the refugees must have no money, and they may not even be able to pay for the medicine.

"As for the need for medicine, we Yixintang can pay half of it. The remaining half..." Qiao Yi thought for a while and said, "If you are capable, you can help share some of it. We each do what we can.

There are many refugees outside, and it seems that the number of refugees will only increase or decrease. This matter cannot be done by just a few of us.

There are quite a few wealthy households in this city. If you know anyone, you can go to visit them and ask them if they would like to donate some money, or give some food and clothing to the refugees. "

"When we do good deeds here, we can't just do it with a few of us, but let everyone do it together." This is a good opportunity to earn a reputation. There are many wealthy households in this city. These people should be willing to spend some money. Buy a good name.

"That's right, that should be the case." Not everyone here is so generous, and naturally they also have selfish intentions. It is impossible for all of them to be willing to use their wealth to help those refugees.Even if they don't think about themselves, they should think about future generations.

Qiao Yi doesn't force everyone to contribute money, if the strong can contribute, his heart is already very simple.

As for the issue of money, he wanted to set up a foundation. It was very simple that they went outside to raise money.Here, Qiao Yi mentioned the establishment of a foundation, and explained to everyone what the foundation is, "All the donations we get are put into this foundation, and the income and disbursements will be listed in detail.

If someone donates money in the future, we can also put all the money we get into this foundation for future use.

"

"Hey, this is good, this is good."

Everyone discussed with each other, and it is better for everyone to contribute money together than a few of them.

After voting, everyone agreed to do what Qiao Yi said.

"So, let's split up." Seeing that no one had any objections, Qiao Yi said, "Then from tomorrow, each of our clinics will send out one person every day. As for who to send, it's up to you to decide .”

"We gather at the gate of the city at the beginning of every day and go out of the city together."

"Okay okay."

After the meeting is over, everyone can go their own way.

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Coming out of the Alliance, Qiao Yi took the carriage to the Concubine's Mansion.

The steward of the son-in-law's mansion knew him. As soon as he said he wanted to see the third princess, the steward sent someone to pass on the news. After a while, the servant girl next to the third princess came out to welcome him in.

"Oh, what's the wind blowing today that brought you here." Seeing Qiao Yi coming, Xie Rong joked with a smile on her face.

"Yi has seen three..." The word "princess" was still in her mouth, meeting Xie Rong's gaze at him, Qiao Yi chuckled, and quickly changed her words, "I have seen aunt." But what do these two words mean? He's not used to it being awkward, after all, they haven't gotten to know each other that well.

But it seems that today he has something to ask for help, so let's change his words, it's not a big problem.