Chapter 77 78. Unable to suppress
Looking at Jin Qianqian running away with the bowl, Li Cuicui couldn't help but sigh.
"You old woman, your son and daughter-in-law are filial to you, but you are still not happy?" Gu Dashi burped comfortably, "This is the life that people should live. I haven't eaten so well in a long time."
Li Cuicui, "I wonder if it would be a good idea for the seventh son to marry such a wife?"
"Isn't that great? Good craftsmanship and filial piety."
Li Cuicui, "You are filial but you are too extravagant. These are made of fine grains. Even if the cooking skills are poor, you can still make them taste good.
She is just too docile and always goes along with the Seventh Brother in everything. I’m afraid she won’t be able to control the Seventh Brother in the future.
Lao Qi has a quick mind, and I’m really worried that he might get into trouble.”
Gu Dashi rolled his eyes silently. He had been oppressed by this woman all his life. Only those who have gone through that know how it feels.
The seventh brother is very lucky, unlike his father who has a miserable life. He has an evil woman watching over him and nothing he does goes well.
Li Cuicui didn't know what the people around her were thinking. She thought that she should remind Jin a few more times when the time comes, and not to be too compliant with some manly words.
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Jin Qianqian didn't expect that two pancakes would cause so many thoughts. She found that someone was stewing meat soup next to her, so she secretly smuggled two bowls of boiled meat soup that she had packed earlier from the space.
"It's a blessing to have a wife to feed me," Gu Wenheng burped contentedly, "I feel like I've gained weight recently. Look at my hands. Have they regained some luster?"
Jin Qianqian looked at her palm with some disdain, it seemed that there was not much change.
"Look at how thin this little hand is!" Gu Wenheng grabbed her hand and turned it over and over again. "When it gets dark, you can go back in there by yourself. Then you can eat more and get more nutrition."
Jin Qianqian, "Maybe it's because I can't gain weight with this body. I've been eating a lot recently, and I almost drink milk as water every day."
Gu Wenheng's face suddenly straightened, "Then let's find a doctor to see him. Don't tell me that he has lost his health before. This is not a joke."
"It shouldn't be that serious," Jin Qianqian said with a smile, "If there was something wrong with this body, I would not be able to fail to notice it."
Gu Wenheng didn't argue with her. He was already thinking in his heart whether he could take Jin Qianqian to the city through the mountain road again in the next few days.
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"You have been discussing for so long, have you come up with a solution for me? You are sitting here with enough food and clothing, but have you ever thought about the people waiting outside?" Hua Shunming heard the quarrels in the South Study, his tone full of impatience.
He has a bunch of ministers who do nothing but fight for power.
"Your Majesty, I remember there are still hundreds of thousands of dan of grain stored in the granary, how about that?" Kuang Yijun was interrupted before he could finish his words.
"No, that is the last guarantee for the border guards, no one can move it?" Xiao Liwei had been silently standing by as a background presence, but now he couldn't sit still any longer.
"But this is to save the people from danger..."
Xiao Liwei, "You also said to save the people from disaster, but they are only short of food now? What they lack is water from the sky, the life-saving water to irrigate their land. What's the use of giving them some food?"
Moreover, today we received a report that the villagers who were originally defending their hometown are now gathering towards Beijing, and their numbers are increasing.
If these people are not properly dealt with, endless troubles will follow.
"Your Majesty, this is a drought that has not happened for a hundred years. Do you want to hold an altar and pray to God to send down nectar to save the people from the disaster?" Xu Zhiwen of the Imperial Observatory looked through the previous records again, looking at them bitterly. He really didn't know whether he should ask the saint to issue a confession of guilt.
According to previous practice, the emperor in power would use this method to resolve the conflict, but often the person who spoke up would not have a good ending, and he did not dare to stop the person from speaking up.
"Pray? Can you pray for rain? What is the purpose of your Imperial Observatory? How did you record the weather for such a long time? If you can't even find this little problem, what's the point of having you?"
Hua Shunming now dislikes the people from the Imperial Observatory the most. He is also afraid that these people will jump out again and put all the blame on himself.
Liu Donglai knelt silently on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, I am old and I am afraid that my behavior in front of the palace will disturb Your Majesty. I would like to take my leave first."
I am an old prime minister who has already retired, so it’s better for me not to get involved with them here.
Hua Shunming hurried over and tried to help the man up himself. "Old Prime Minister, we really need your help here. If you feel unwell, I will call the imperial physician right away."
After saying that, he glanced at Le San, and Le San quickly opened the door and called the imperial physician in.
All the officials: "..." It seems that if they can't think of a solution today, they probably won't be able to leave this hall.
Hua Shunming was not willing to let them be so quiet, so he turned to look at Kuang Yijun and said, "I have given you so much time to make meritorious contributions despite your crimes. What kind of answer are you going to give me?"
Kuang Yijun looked at the officials who avoided his gaze and had to grit his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, the treasury is empty now, and I am also in trouble. My ancestors did have a small fortune, and I am willing to donate 20,000 taels of silver and 20,000 shi of grain to show my gratitude."
He knew that once he said this, he would offend all his colleagues. Everyone would probably be cursing in their hearts at this moment.
Hua Shunmin looked at him with some dissatisfaction. This old man had a lot of wealth, but it was really too much to give him such a small amount.
However, this was a good start for him. He clapped his hands and said, "Since Lord Kuang is so righteous, it is impossible for me, the ruler of a country, to ignore my people. I will give you 100,000 taels of silver and 10,000 taels of gold."
"Your Majesty is wise!"
"My emperor is wise!"
“…”
The old Prime Minister Liu Donglai also said tremblingly, "I am also willing to contribute my own strength and give 10,000 taels of silver and 10,000 dan of grain."
"I am willing to..."
"I am willing to..."
"I am willing to..."
Hua Shunming listened to the numbers being reported from many to few, and the more he listened, the more uncomfortable he felt. These noble families were all extremely wealthy.
He usually enjoys the convenience of a wealthy family, but selfishly doesn't care about the lives of the people of the world.
Now let them bleed hard, which can be regarded as a lesson for them.
He also patted Kuang Yijun's shoulder in appreciation, "I really didn't misjudge you. It seems that you are worthy of the title of Prime Minister. The next thing will be handed over to you to supervise. You must ensure that these grains and silver are in place and then quickly deliver them to the refugee camp."
Lord Kuang Yi could feel the murderous intent without even turning around, and this time he was determined not to become the emperor's sword.
"What about the resettlement of the refugees?" Liu Donglai could see the emperor's little thoughts at this time, but he secretly regretted in his heart that he had given too much.
(End of this chapter)
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