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Volume 1: Eagle Chapter 539: Refugees

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    Emperor Tianqi glanced at everyone's faces and said with a smile: "In that case, let's do this! The cabinet has drafted a decree and left this matter to Fujian Governor Shang Zhouzuo!" In fact, Emperor Tianqi's heart  We have already made plans, and it doesn¡¯t matter who we leave this matter to.  Since the ministers have no objections, Emperor Tianqi has already made a fuss out of a molehill when they drove him. There is really no need to bring this matter out.  However, Liu Yijing, the cabinet scholar, could guess a thing or two. In Liu Yijing's psychology, he admired Emperor Tianqi very much.  ¡°But what Liu Yijing admired was not Emperor Tianqi¡¯s courage, nor the way Emperor Tianqi looked at people, but Emperor Tianqi¡¯s ability to make money.  Liu Yijing knew that the Ming Dynasty did not have money, but the court did not.  It has only been three years since Emperor Tianqi ascended the throne, but the Ming Dynasty's treasury began to have money.  When Emperor Tianqi brought this matter up, he must have focused on maritime trade, which is where the real money is made.  Liu Yijing knew very well that if Zai Huan Po could be truly controlled by the imperial court, the imperial court would never worry about money and food again.  Sun Chengzong on the other side also guessed to some extent that Emperor Tianqi built the navy to lay the foundation for this matter.  Only with money can a strong army be built, and with the guarantee of the army, Emperor Apocalypse can implement that kind of reform.  Only by implementing that kind of reform can the Ming Dynasty be rejuvenated and ZTE truly have hope.  Although these two people knew it in their hearts, neither of them would say it out loud, let alone tell it to others.  They are all looking forward to Emperor Tianqi's next move.  I hope Emperor Tianqi can revive the Ming Dynasty.  Time soon came to mid-February, and everything in the capital was going smoothly.  Nothing major happened in the court.  However, everything in Nanjing and Yangzhou seemed very uneasy. Facing the arrival of Wei Guogong and Guan Yingzhen, many people were looking forward to it, while many others were full of fear.  In Yangzhou City, Guan Yingzhen walked on the streets after the earthquake. There were cracked ravines everywhere.  Countless houses were collapsed, and the ground was littered with collapsed rubble.  Ragged refugees hide in corners.  Guan Yingzhen felt that his heart was bleeding. The once prosperous Yangzhou City would now become like this. Guan Yingzhen felt that what he had done was not enough.  Zhun turned around and took a look at the officials and gentry following him. Guan Yingzhen said with a stern face: "Go to the porridge factory outside the city!" "Sir, there are people everywhere outside the city now, and it is inevitable that there will be scoundrels. Your Excellency, still  Let's go to the post house to repair it! Firstly, you can relieve your hard work, and secondly, the local officials and gentry of Yangzhou can help you clean up the dust!" The speaker was Zhang Qian, the prefect of Yangzhou, who was wiping his sweat and said carefully.  Zhang Qian, the prefect of Yangzhou, is no longer the Yangzhou prefecture when Emperor Tianqi came to Yangzhou. The incompetent official was driven home by Emperor Tianqi long ago.  Zhang Qian is a disciple of Zhou Jiamo, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and Zhou Jiamo pushed him to put him here.  Hearing Zhang Qian speak, Liu Yijing's brows suddenly wrinkled.  He was familiar with Zhou Jiamo and knew that Zhang Qian was Zhou Jiamo's favorite disciple.  Liu Yijing had met Zhang Qian several times and knew that Zhang Qian had some extraordinary qualities and was definitely not a mediocre official.  The reason why Zhou Jiamo likes him is because he and Zhou Jiamo are almost carved from the same mold.  He has his own principles for doing things.  Now there is a big disaster in Yangzhou, and I am the Minister of Disaster Relief.  Not only did he not talk about disaster relief matters, but he also wanted to clean up his own troubles. No fool would do this.  If someone participates in a book at this time, Zhang Qian will definitely be the first to die.  Looking at Zhang Qian, Liu Yijing knew that there was something going on here when he saw that he was just looking at her with a smile, but with a bit of pleading in his eyes.  He turned his head and glanced at everyone, and said in a deep voice: "You guys wait here, I will have a few words with Mr. Zhang!" Then he looked at Zhang Qian and said with an angry face: "Come with me!" The two of them  When they came to a secluded place, Liu Yijing looked at Zhang Qian and scolded: "What's going on with you? Is there anything you can't say clearly? You have to do it in a sneaky way!" "My lord, I'm not a subordinate.  Be careful, I really have no choice but to do something. The situation in Yangzhou is a bit complicated, please let me report it slowly to you!" Zhang Qian said with some caution on his face.  "Stop talking nonsense here, just say what you have to say, believe it or not, I will punish you for your master?" Because of Zhou Jiamo's relationship, Liu Yijing was not very polite to Zhang Qian, and laughed and cursed.  Zhang Qian could naturally hear the intimacy in his tone.  Zhang Qian's expression suddenly became extremely twitchy. Finally, under Liu Yijing's gaze, he had no choice but to say: "Sir, the thing is like this. Since the earthquake in Yangzhou, Xiaguan and his people began to organize disaster relief. At the beginning  Everything went well at that time. After all, Yangzhou was a prosperous place, far more than just a place where people died of hunger.?.  But the good times did not last long, and soon a group of businessmen came from Yangzhou. They drove up prices, hoarded goods, and made order very chaotic.  It can be said that Xiaguan's disaster relief work is difficult and difficult to move forward!  " Liu Yijing's face became very gloomy. Liu Yijing did not expect such a thing to happen. He waved his hand to interrupt Zhang Qian and said, "Then what did you do?  Do you just look at it like this?  " "Sir, you know Xiaguan's character. Is Xiaguan the kind of person who is afraid of getting into trouble?  The lower official led his men to ransack the warehouses of several merchants and arrested a few people. However, unknown to the adults, those who were waiting for the lower official were dismissed from their posts.  The person who did this was none other than Wu Yang, the governor of Southern Zhili.  "Zhang Qian's face was full of bitterness, and his tone of voice was full of disappointment. After a long time, Zhang Qian said helplessly: "Since the official was dismissed from his post as a substitute, the merchants have been released and the goods have been returned.  Now the one who has the final say in Yangzhou is Tongzhi Jade. This person has a disagreement with the lower official, so it¡¯s okay not to mention it!  " Liu Yijing's brows suddenly wrinkled. Liu Yijing had some contact with Wuyang, the governor of Southern Zhili. This man is a very interesting person. His identity is the Jin Party, and he was born in the Jin Party in Shanxi.  After figuring this out, a sneer appeared on Liu Yijing's lips. Putting aside Emperor Tianqi's attitude, Zhang Qian's teacher alone was enough to make Wuyang the governor of Zhili.  Although he is a high-ranking official, who is Zhou Jiamo? He is a veteran of three dynasties and an official in the Ministry of Civil Affairs! No one in the imperial court dares to provoke him, even if he does not say that he has become an official all over the world.  As Tianguan entered the cabinet, this gentleman's status rose sharply. Within the cabinet, Zhou Jiamo's words were very important, and he was on par with Liu Yijing, the chief assistant scholar in the cabinet. It's just that Zhou Jiamo and Liu Yijing got along better.  Sun Chengzong and Emperor Tianqi were shocked, so there was no fight in the cabinet. However, if anyone underestimates Zhou Jiamo, he will be cheated! Looking at the aggrieved Zhang Qian, Liu Yijing suddenly became more enlightened and smiled.  He pointed at Zhang Qian and said, "I'm afraid the Yangzhou official circles don't know that you are Master Zhou's student, right?  " "My lord, the tutor is not the official's tutor. Naturally, others have no way of knowing.  Although the lower official regards his teacher as his father, he respects him in his heart. How can he talk about it every day?  Besides, the official is a noble gentleman, how can he rely on his teacher's reputation?  To be an official is to be upright and upright, not to be partial to the law, so that I can live up to my teacher's expectations of me!  "Zhang Qian suddenly looked indignant and said righteously. Seeing that Zhang Qian wanted to praise himself, Guan Yingzhen quickly interrupted him with his hand and said: "I already know that Mr. Zhang is loyal to the country and endures humiliation.  The heart of being loyal to the emperor and serving the country can be seen day and night.  Wu Yang, a young minister like this, has really committed a heinous crime. When I go back, I will definitely testify against him in front of the emperor and convict him of a false accusation!  " "My lord is indeed very righteous. My master often praises me in front of my subordinates, saying that I am the pillar of the country.  When I saw him today, it turned out to be true. I believe that your reputation will spread throughout the south of the Yangtze River very soon!  " Seeing Guan Yingzhen understand what he meant, Zhang Qian immediately said with a smile. Ignoring Zhang Qian's flattery, Liu Yijing knew that the things here were definitely not simple, and it was not appropriate for him to get too involved now. He nodded and said  : "I wonder if Mr. Zhang can take me to the porridge factory now?  " "Of course, your Excellency went to visit the people affected by the disaster as soon as he arrived in Yangzhou. It is really a blessing to the victims of the disaster in Yangzhou.  Your Excellency works tirelessly and truly loves your people like your own children!  "At this time, Zhang Qian's face was upright and awe-inspiring, and there was no sign of the flattery just now. The group did not dare to delay, and under the leadership of Zhang Qian, they headed towards Nancheng. Obviously, the porridge factory is in Nancheng. Liu  The look on Yi Jing's face was very serious, she stretched out her hand to call the person next to her, and said in his ear: "Go and contact Zhou Qianhu and ask him to find out what happened in Yangzhou.  In addition, let him investigate this matter emphatically!  "As he spoke, he told the man what Zhang Qian had said, and then patted him hard on the shoulder. "Don't worry, sir. I'll find an opportunity to fall behind after a while and go find Zhou Qianhu immediately.  The adults are just too anxious. There will be news tonight at the latest!  "The look on the man's face was very serious, and he promised respectfully. Nothing happened on the way. The group of people left Yangzhou City directly, but Liu Yijing was stunned by the scenery in front of him. He originally thought that Yangzhou City was already full of people.  The worst-hit place, it pales in comparison to this place. There are refugees lying everywhere, all in ragged clothes, hiding in sheds made of rotten wood. Those sheds can¡¯t accommodate them at all!  Sheltered from the wind and rain. Some refugees were lying on the ground, gasping for air, but it was obvious that they were breathing more and less, and it was obvious that the smell of decay was everywhere, and the noisy sounds rose into the sky.  , impacting Guan Yingzhen¡¯s heart.
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