Chapter 176 A Clever Plan
Lu Chenyang would not raise the banner of rebellion at the moment, which meant that he was still a subject of Emperor Qianyuan. If the Yilin Army proclaimed themselves emperor, Emperor Qianyuan would definitely send people to quell the rebellion.
Lu Chenyang could tell with a single thought that this job would most likely be done by him.
These refugees rebelled because they could not survive. However, if a disaster relief center was set up in Anzhou and all the refugees were brought into Anzhou instead of going to Jizhou to rebel, the Yilin Army would not have grown stronger.
Chen Songyuan also sighed. Ever since he followed Lu Chenyang, he felt that there were too many things to do in this world.
He knew better than anyone how much Lu Chenyang needed money, and how difficult it was for him. Lu Chenyang always said he was grateful for handing over his family property, but in fact, he also knew that Lu Chenyang had asked for money from the family several times, and the silver he had sent to him was about 20,000 to 30,000 taels.
He knew Lu Chenyang's family background. His father ran an escort agency and his mother ran a pharmacy. However, his mother's pharmacy often dispensed medicine, and when she saw that some people couldn't afford to see a doctor, she often refused to charge for consultations, making no money at all.
That silver could be said to be the Lu family's fortune. Lu Chenyang took it all out and he himself was reluctant to even eat an egg.
Lu Chenyang mentioned that everything he had to do required money. Without money, he would find a way out. These were all heavy burdens that fell on him.
Speaking of which, Lu Chenyang is only 26 years old this year. He is obviously still a young man, but he shoulders the people's hopes for livelihood.
Chen Songyuan really felt heartbroken.
How many 26-year-olds in this world can be like their parents? Not to mention in this world, even in history, there are only a few people who can achieve so many achievements and save so many people at such a young age.
His family has such a hard time, worrying about the livelihood of the people every day, and he really feels sorry for them.
Chen Songyuan nodded. "Your Excellency is right. Then... let's do it." He finally compromised, thought for a moment, and said, "There are still caravans out there. I'll write to them and ask them not to come back and go directly to Anzhou."
Over the years, Lu Chenyang's caravans have been purchasing food.
Lu Chenyang has a mysterious obsession with storing food, and his subordinates all know about his hobby, so they always bring back some food when they go out to trade.
Chen Songyuan added, "The grain in the granary cannot be moved at the moment. War may break out soon, so we must prepare for it. I will first collect 20,000 dan of grain for you, sir, and send it to Anzhou. We can then gradually collect more grain later."
Gao Ming looked at Chen Songyuan helplessly. He knew that his friend would compromise, but he didn't expect him to compromise so quickly.
Lu Chenyang couldn't help but smile. He bowed to Chen Songyuan and said, "Thank you, Mr. Chen. I knew that Mr. Chen understood my heart the best."
Gao Ming couldn't help but cough lightly, feeling a little jealous.
Of course, Lu Chenyang couldn't favor one over the other, so he quickly looked at Gao Ming again and said, "Mr. Gao is devoted to me, and I know that too."
Both of them couldn't help but smile.
Gao Ming thought for a moment and said, "The Ding family of Anzhou Governor Ding Zhengyang and my family have some connections. Once you've written the letter, I'll have someone deliver it. I'll ask him to cooperate with you as much as possible."
At least the food and fodder that his master has collected with great difficulty should be delivered to the people!
This is the food that his family has obtained with great difficulty. Not a single bit of it can be wasted. No one can even try to get a piece of it!
Lu Chenyang was deeply moved: "Then I'll have to trouble Mr. Gao again. With the help of the two gentlemen, it's like having a powerful army. There is no need to worry about not being able to accomplish great things."
Both gentlemen knew that Lu Chenyang was speaking sweet words again. He was used to saying nice things, but they still enjoyed it very much and couldn't help but smile.
When Gao Ming thought about Lu Chenyang having to spend money and effort, he felt sorry for his family and he would learn from it.
Gao Ming said seriously, "Disaster relief concerns the safety of the people and the stability of the world. How can we let you take on the responsibility alone? You are the emperor's salary and are loyal to him. You should offer advice and suggestions. Why don't you write to the emperor and ask him to distribute disaster relief supplies as well? Then we in Quzhou will set an example and donate some food to help the people. Providing disaster relief to the people is the responsibility of the court. There is no reason to let you do all the hard work alone. The emperor should also contribute!"
Lu Chenyang and Chen Songyuan looked at each other with admiration in their eyes.
If we have to say the bad guy, it has to be Mr. Gao! Lu Chenyang couldn't help but think in his heart, no, how can we say he is bad? We have to say he is smart.
Mr. Gao lives up to the name. Look how quickly he came up with an idea!
Lu Chenyang said repeatedly: "Mr. Gao is absolutely right. I was not thoughtful enough. It's only right!"
Lu Chenyang was a little annoyed, wondering why he hadn't thought of this. Because his mind was on the people, thinking only about how to save more people, he subconsciously believed that the court would not do anything.
However, this should have been the imperial court's responsibility. When the people were displaced, it was the imperial court that should have stepped in to provide disaster relief.
Moreover, he set an example himself. As a minister and only the governor of Quzhou, he was willing to provide grain to Anzhou so that Anzhou could appease the people. So how could Emperor Qianyuan sit still?
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