Chapter 499 No One Would Dislike Someone Like Su Jiuni
The common people depend on the weather for their livelihood.
When God changes his face, the people will suffer disaster.
Seeing the crops in the rice fields being submerged by the rain little by little, the people were helpless and had no choice but to do nothing.
Pain and depression condensed in the endless rain and continued to ferment.
The villagers of Tubei Village have lived a stable life for many years and have saved some money, so they can still support themselves.
But outside Tubei Village, the people in the outer city who had just escaped from the life of tenant farmers for two years were not so lucky.
Half of last year's grain was used to fill our stomachs, and the other half was used to exchange for daily necessities. We are waiting with hope for this year's new grain to arrive so that we can continue our prosperous life.
A continuous rainstorm in August easily destroyed the hope that had just been built.
As if the sufferings endured by the people were not enough, they once again pressed their heads down.
Not only the place of exile, but many places in the entire Yongzhou were affected by the disaster, and the border towns were also inevitably affected.
Local memorials were submitted to the imperial court as quickly as possible.
On the day the memorial was received, the emperor's decree was announced in the palace:
"Immediately dispatch personnel from nearby prefectures to evacuate the affected people and reinforce the dams and dikes of Yongzhou's rivers, canals, and reservoirs to prevent flooding!"
"Prepare the granaries elsewhere and release grain at any time. Anyone who dares to take advantage of the disaster to make money will be executed!"
"Order the garrisons of Xuzhou and Xiangzhou to each lead 3,000 soldiers to the border city. They must strictly guard the exile area and prevent any rebellion!"
"Promote Gan Zhenyu to the rank of Second-Rank Governor and send him to Yongzhou immediately to address the disaster! With my instructions, you may mobilize surrounding troops and raise funds and food as appropriate. All efforts must be prioritized for disaster relief!"
As the orders were issued one by one, Gan Zhenyu took office and immediately packed up and rushed to Yongzhou.
After coming out of the Golden Palace, Wei Li still had a frown on his face, and there was always an inexplicable uneasiness in his heart.
"Your Majesty, Lord Gan is acting with confidence and will be able to handle the disaster this time." Zi Yi followed him, knowing that he was worried about the situation in the Exile Land and even more worried about his relatives in Tubei Village. "Besides, we have Tian Bao and Bai Yu here. With the combined strength of the three forces and Mr. Huo's coordination, the Exile Land will surely be safe."
Wei Li pursed his lips, stopped and turned back. "That being said, I'm still worried. Natural disasters are different from man-made disasters. Tianbao, no matter how capable he is, is still human. How can he fight a natural disaster on his own? And what I'm most worried about is that when a flood occurs, the area will inevitably be in chaos, and defenses will be vulnerable. Those hiding in the dark will definitely take advantage of the situation... Uncle Ziyi, I can't be at ease. You and Uncle Duandao are the people I trust the most. He is now guarding the border, and you are the only one I can use."
Upon hearing this, Zi Yi understood what was going on and immediately bowed, "Your Majesty, please give your orders!"
"Take the Dark Guard Battalion and leave the capital immediately. Protect them for me!"
"yes!"
Once the secret guards directly under the emperor left, there was no one close to the emperor to protect him.
Both of them knew this very well, but no one mentioned it at the moment.
The emperor will not change his decision, and Ziyi can understand his intentions.
At the same time, at the Chang'an Envoy Inn.
The envoys from various countries who came to negotiate the alliance were still there, and they knew about the disaster in Yongzhou no later than Emperor Xuan Jing.
Inside the Beixiang envoys' compound, Feiyun hurried into the small flower hall, where guests could rest, and reported the secret report he had just received. "Floods have already begun in Yongzhou. If the rain continues, the severity of the disaster will be unpredictable. Even the most stringent defenses in the exile area will be breached by then, allowing others to exploit the situation. Master, what are our plans?"
The King of Mobei sat on a small couch by the window. He turned his head to look at the gray sky outside, his eyes flashing. "The situation on the continent has changed now. The biggest threat to the nations is no longer Su Jiuni, but Nan Sang. Su Jiuni let Yan Changkong go, and now she has lost the bargaining chip that could contain Nan Sang. Nan Sang will definitely make a move next. This is a godsend opportunity. Taking advantage of this, we may be able to promote an alliance between Da Yue and our Beixiang. Feiyun, send half of the accompanying guards to the border town of Yongzhou to help Su Jiuni when she needs it. There is no need to rush in too early, just act according to the situation."
"Master, are you worried that Nan Sangxu will take this opportunity to attack Su Jiuni?"
The King of Mobei turned around, raised his lips and smiled faintly, but there was no smile in his eyes, "Nan Sang will definitely take action."
"I'll do it right away!"
Feiyun had just left the small flower hall when another person walked in.
The old man, about sixty years old, was wearing a brown brocade robe and a gold belt. He looked elegant and noble, and there was an aura of a superior who was intimidating without being angry between his eyebrows.
The King of Mobei immediately stood up and greeted him with a smile, "Your Majesty of Dongpu, I apologize for not coming to greet you from afar."
"Hey, King Mobei, please don't be so polite. It's just the two of us here, so how about being more casual?" Emperor Dongpu smiled, walked into the small hall, and sat down naturally on the other side of the small couch. "Just now, I saw your personal guard hurriedly leave. Did he go to do something for your Highness? Something about Yongzhou?"
"Nothing can be hidden from your sharp eyes." The King of Mobei shook his head and sighed. He took a small table from beside the couch and placed it between them, pouring tea himself. "They say man-made disasters can be avoided, but natural disasters can be avoided. The floods in Yongzhou have risen sharply, and the waters have become muddy. Those who take advantage of the troubled waters have an opportunity to fish. What does the Emperor of Dongpu think of this matter?"
"You and I are here for the same purpose, all for the peace of our own dynasty. Let's put it this way: you, me, and the retired Emperor Nansang are all politicians, while Su Jiuni is a renegade. Politicians value profit, while renegade warriors value loyalty. Su Jiuni and I are two completely different people, yet we are both willing to fight tooth and nail for our goals and beliefs. The only difference lies in our respective standpoints. This time, Dongpu wants the benefit that only Su Jiuni can provide, so naturally, we choose Su Jiuni."
The King of Mobei raised his cup and offered tea to the old man across from him. "Emperor Dongpu, I offer you tea instead of wine. Let's not discuss what will happen in the future. For now, Beixiang and Dongpu share the same goal."
The negotiations between the various countries and Dai Viet lasted for several months, but the two sides were unable to reach an agreement after going back and forth.
Both of the two people in power understood that their sincerity in showing goodwill had not yet met Dai Viet's requirements, and this time offering help might be their only chance to win over Dai Viet.
If you offend Su Jiuni, she will seek revenge on the culprit and will not cause trouble again if she pays with his life.
But the feud with Nan Sang will not end until one side is destroyed and one side is dead. However, Nan Sang relies on his magic weapon and does not take other countries seriously.
So this time, they must choose Su Jiuni.
To be honest, if we put aside the affairs of family and country, when it comes to making friends, no one would dislike someone like Su Jiuni.
The actions of the two major countries, Beixiang and Dongpu, naturally could not be hidden from the eyes of other people in the post station.
All the countries followed suit and made their choices, and in the end no one withdrew. Even Da Rong and Long Yuan, who had the deepest hatred for Su Jiuni and others, sent people to rush to the border town of Yongzhou to contribute to the defense of that line.
While all parties were making arrangements, they were unaware that Nansang's assassins had already quietly ambushed in the dark of the outer defense line of the Exile Land.
Like a dormant poisonous snake spitting out scarlet tongue, waiting for the opportunity to strike.
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