Chapter 226 Chizhou flood
An Jinhai was originally waiting near the imperial study room. Today, Li Yu called several ministers to discuss the flood. Before, heavy rains had occurred on the Chizhou line, and there was an accident of dam collapse. Because it was discovered early, people were moved in time and there were few casualties. However, the houses collapsed and the fields were flooded, and this year they were destined to have no harvest. The resettlement of these tens of thousands of refugees became a problem. The Chizhou area alone would definitely not be able to be resettled, and the matter had to be handled by the court.
"Your Majesty, this Chizhou official must be slack. This year's rain is only a little more than in previous years. If this happens, man-made disasters are greater than natural disasters." The censor You Jianyan said hatefully. If it really encounters heavy rains for several days and the water level is extremely high, it is understandable that this incident has only been a little more rain this year, and it is simply a person who is just a corpse-position.
"Mr. You, the most urgent task now is to solve the disaster-civilian affairs. As for the responsibilities of local officials, it is not the issue today." Prime Minister Yan Xu gently twisted his beard, and You Jianyan was slapping him in the face. The governor of Chizhou was recommended by him.
"How to solve this problem? You just need to pay for the Ministry of Revenue." You Jianyan said angrily, deliberately disgusting Yan Xu. If you have done this matter, then use the money to settle it.
"You Aiqing is right, Yan Aiqing, how much money does it cost to do this matter? Is it calculated?" Li Yu was also anxious. It was difficult for the victims to be resettled, and maybe they would cause trouble, and the losses would be even greater. If the Song Dynasty took advantage of the situation, it would have cost him his life.
"It costs about 600,000 taels." Yan Xu knew the truth. In fact, it only took 300,000 taels, which was almost the same. After all, when the water receded, repaired the dam, and went back to replant some, you would always get some gains. But if you dialed it on this, you would get stuck layer by layer, and there would be no 600,000 taels, and you would probably starve to death.
"This little money is enough? The houses have collapsed, how can I survive the winter?" You Jianyan scoffed. The 600,000 taels are just an emergency. The tens of thousands of victims have nowhere to live. This winter, tens of thousands of victims will probably freeze to death.
"If we consider the standard of building a house and not freezing people to death, how much does it cost?" Li Yu was shocked by the 600,000 taels, but he didn't expect it was not enough.
"I have to add another 500,000 taels." Yan Xu estimated that this would require 20,000 rooms to face upwards, and even the simplest unfinished house, it would require 200,000 taels of silver to face upwards. If you add 500,000 taels of gold, it would be better for Yan Xu to be severely beaten to use it.
"One million taels? It's all about 30,000 elites." Li Yu gasped. The loss was much greater than he expected.
"Your Majesty, this is why I say that those who are in corpses must be held accountable strictly. When disaster relief, we must also prevent these people from doing things, and we must take advantage of them." You Jianyan said angrily. These people are not doing things well, causing so many people to be displaced, and turning back to the court to allocate funds and make a fortune. How can such a good thing be like this?
"Can the Ministry of Revenue still take out this money?" Li Yu heard what You Jianyan meant. He had not done it well and caused trouble. He still had a lot of money to earn in the future. Isn't this digging for the Tang Dynasty? In the future, officials from all over the country will follow suit, and the world can still maintain its support.
"There are some difficulties. Now the Ministry of Revenue has a lot of Yuyin, but they are all used to pay the soldiers. If you squeeze in, you can raise more than 200,000 taels, and the rest will have to wait until after the autumn harvest." Yan Xu silently thought in his mind that this matter was a big deal, and the Ministry of Revenue, which was not wealthy, would be even worse. As for the soldiers' military pay, it is absolutely impossible to deduct it. Once the salary is caused, it is very possible to withdraw him and calm the matter.
"We must come up with a way to do this today.
, it is no problem to discuss ten or half a month, and the victims cannot wait. How long can the little surplus grain in Chizhou last?" Li Yu slapped the table. He had just passed a few good days, and the pressure on the Song Dynasty was much less, but he didn't expect something to happen to him.
"Well, Your Majesty, Lord Sun, the governor of the Loyal and Brave Army, should have some surplus food. You might as well think of a solution." Yan Xu had no choice. Now he was short of money and food, and the court could not afford so much at once. Either everyone raised money or taxed, but this time when there was no need to meet the needs of the emperor, it might be possible to cause a bigger problem.
"I promised that it is a tax exemption for three years. It's not yet here." Li Yu also knew that Sun Yu had some family background. After all, Zhangquan and the two states were rich, but after all, they had just experienced the war, so he was a little hesitant.
"Your Majesty, this is the case. How about the taxes collected this year be deducted from next year's taxes?" Next year is the fourth year. The court suddenly added taxes from three states, and life would be better. First, transfer the taxes for next year and a batch of this year's emergency response. Although it is suspected of eating food for the first time, it is better than starving people to death.
"The Ministry of Revenue first allocates 50,000 taels to purchase grain to resettle disaster victims. The candidate for disaster relief was drafted by the Ministry of Personnel and submitted. In addition, all officials above the seventh rank in Chizhou were arrested by the Inner Guard to Jinling, the Censorate and the Ministry of Justice, Dali Temple, and the Third Department will be tried. It is necessary that there must be no fish that missed the net." I have caused such a big trouble for me and lost so much money. I still want to continue to be greedy for ink. I can't dream of your dream? I really think I'm made of mud.
Yan Xu opened his mouth, but could only close it helplessly. Now that he spoke, You Jianyan might be staring at him directly. Yan Xu turned his head and looked at him. You Jianyan looked at him as if he was smiling, meaning that there was a way you could speak.
An Jinhai, who was originally waiting outside the imperial study room, heard the little eunuch come to report that Xiao Gao was back and naturally wanted to go and see him. He was still very concerned about Sun Yu's affairs.
"I've seen Eunuch An." When Eunuch Gao saw An Jinhai coming, he knelt down directly. If An Jinhai had not been supported by him, he would have been a little eunuch and would not know where he would be staying in.
"Well, this carriage is pretty good." An Jinhai's eyes were so vicious that he could see that this thing was unusual at first glance. Not only did it have four thick wheels, but the workmanship was also extremely exquisite.
"Eunuch An, go up and take a look. This is the use of Zhenhai Hou sending Xiao on the road. The road is too bumpy." Eunuch Gao stepped forward, put down his pedal, and held An Jinhai's arm.
"This carriage is too high. If it weren't for this, our house wouldn't be able to get there." An Jinhai stepped on his feet and entered the carriage, and was immediately shocked by the furnishings inside. Because the carriage was wide, the furnishings here were a little more luxurious than those used by the king Li Yu.
"Eunuch An, this carriage was sent to the Marquis of Zhenhai, but it was a formality on the young man. There is also this thing, the one that the King of Jinjiang loves, and the Marquis asked the young man to bring it to the old man." Eunuch Gao took it into his arms and handed over the hidden small box, which was the jade ring inside.
"This Zhenhai Hou is still so polite. Our family has said it many times, so there is no need to be like this." An Jinhai put his finger on his hand and turned it around and knew that this thing is valuable and is the kind that is hard to buy with money.
"The Marquis said that he hopes to mention it in front of the king. When his son is six months old and becomes stronger, he will be sent to the Duke of Lu's mansion for maintenance." Eunuch Gao whispered. This matter is not a trivial matter, and it may cause a crime of collusion between inside and outside.
"Our family knows that we can't accept this carriage, so we say it was dedicated to Your Majesty. The Marquis of Zhenhai thought he was guarding the border for Your Majesty, so there was no need to please Your Majesty. Let's think about it for him more.
." An Jinhai sighed. Sun Yu took the two states of Zhangquan and didn't even give a copper coin to His Majesty. The king didn't say anything. Who knows if he was unhappy in his heart?
Li Yu sent away a group of important officials and asked them to go down to do things. He was very unhappy and lost so much money at once, no one could stand it.
"Lao An, what are you doing? You are not here to serve me." Li Yu went out and saw An Jinhai wiping the carriage there. He was so angry that he was out of the way. When was it time and where did he feel like doing such a thing?
"Your Majesty, this is what the Marquis of Zhenhai gave to Your Majesty. I just arrived. I thought about it and clean it up so that Your Majesty can go in and experience it." An Jinhai put down the rag and said happily.
"What does it mean to give me a carriage? And where did this horse be picked up? Sun Yu just got three thousand war horses, and he couldn't even pick out a solid color?" Li Yu was not ignorant of the outside world. Sun Yu got three thousand war horses from Nanping, and even he was envious. He even fooled himself with two thin miscellaneous horses.
"Your Majesty, I believe the Marquis of Zhenhai knows that there is no shortage of good horses in the royal family. No matter how he chooses, it will not be in line with His Majesty's identity. The key point is this carriage, Your Majesty might as well try it." An Jinhai made an excuse for Sun Yu, which immediately made Li Yu's dissatisfaction disappear. How can ordinary horses be worthy of his identity?
With the help of An Jinhai, Li Yu entered the carriage, which was much wider than an ordinary carriage, and the layout was quite good. In the past, the carriage could only be sat, and there was a soft collapse in the carriage, so it was obvious that it could be lying down.
"Your Majesty, let's try running?" An Jinhai asked, looking at Li Yu who was lying down.
"Then let's try it." Li Yu waved his hand.
An Jinhai was sitting in front of the carriage to catch the carriage. When he shook the reins, the carriage began to run.
Li Yu has been quite irritated over the past few days and cannot sleep at night because of the disaster victims. The ground in the palace is already flat, and the shock absorption effect of the springs under the carriage is slightly shaken, like a baby cradle. In just a moment, Li Yu fell into a deep sleep. An Jinhai slowed down and carried the carriage, wandering around the palace, always giving His Majesty a good sleep.
"Lao An, I'm hungry." Li Yu slept very well this time. If he hadn't been awakened by hunger, he would probably have been able to continue sleeping.
"Your Majesty, are you eating in this carriage, or?" An Jinhai pulled the reins, stopped the carriage, and turned around and asked.
"Go to the study and eat there. I'll come down and have a walk first." I'm always in the carriage and I can't help but feel bored. I'd better get down and have a few more bites later.
"Your Majesty, how about this carriage?" An Jinhai asked, as if he was looking for some reward for Sun Yu in disguise.
"Excellent! Sun Qing's family has put in their hearts. As a reward, go back to the inner warehouse, pick a pair of jade Ruyi, and send it to someone." Li Yu nodded. If there are good objects and can think of himself, it should be expressed in terms of his feelings.
"Lao An, did this Zhenhai Marquis have submitted a memorial before, saying that he would immigrate to Daliuqiu Island?" Li Yu slept well and his mind became much clearer. Suddenly, he remembered this matter. Before, this matter was thrown out of the sky. Who was staying well at home and willing to run to the island thousands of miles away to open up land.
Chapter completed!