The people of Lingnan probably don't experience the pain of extreme cold.
After the first month of the lunar calendar, as February approaches, they begin to worry about the upcoming "return of the south wind" (a period of hot, humid weather).
Meanwhile, the capital city, thousands of miles away, was covered in a blanket of snow.
Snow disaster!
This year, Beijing has been hit by an unusually severe snowstorm.
Rumors began to circulate among the people—
A snowstorm from the sky must be caused by some evil spirit!
Ahem, there are no bewitching concubines in the harem who bring disaster to the country and seduce the emperor.
But even saints are surrounded by treacherous officials.
Jia Yi: ...You guys can just give me my name card!
Jia Yi has had a tough time these past few months.
Before the New Year, he proposed a policy to remeasure the land and register the population. However, just as the policy was being implemented, he was attacked with a club on the way home from court.
The dignified prime minister was actually thrown into a ditch by the roadside.
If it weren't for the patrolling military officer who discovered him, he would have either choked to death on the sewage or frozen to death.
Jia Yi fell seriously ill and it took him more than a month to recover.
During the Chinese New Year, he was listless and had no energy to jump around anymore.
After the New Year, Jia Yi recovered and started getting busy again.
Just then, a snow disaster struck the capital, and many people's houses collapsed under the weight of the snow.
Jia Yi then took the opportunity to urge the court officials and nobles to make donations, and also told everyone to refrain from extravagance and be more frugal.
Princess Yongchang: ...What a forgetful brat! Is she itching for a beating again?
The Fifth Prince stopped his aunt and future mother-in-law, who was brandishing a whip, and smiled with satisfaction: "Don't worry, Aunt, I have a plan!"
Then, rumors started circulating.
Then, some people clamored for the removal of corrupt officials from the court and the execution of treacherous ministers!
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