This was not the first time Xu Guangqi had seen His Majesty like this.
Although His Majesty's behavior was ungraceful and not in accordance with etiquette, Xu Guangqi didn't want to say anything.
Firstly, he himself doesn't take these things too seriously. Secondly, His Majesty faces you with a relaxed attitude, which means he regards you as his confidant.
If you impeach His Majesty because of this matter, then people like you should not be officials.
Xu Guangqi reported to Zhu Youxiao how much money and grain were spent every day, how many victims were rescued, and the specific situation.
Xu Guangqi spoke clearly and logically, and all the data were readily available. It was obvious that Xu Guangqi put his heart into everything and did everything himself.
Zhu Youxiao yawned as he listened, then waved his hand.
He had no interest in such things, so he said, "My dear, there's no need to explain. I already have a general idea of what's going on. I trust your talent and character. I'm confident in leaving this matter to you."
"I thank Your Majesty." Xu Guangqi said quickly.
Zhu Youxiao nodded, sat up straight, and said directly: "For ministers who founded a country, their character is not important, as long as they have a skill, they can be used; for ministers who govern the country, they must have both talent and character; for ministers who restore the country, they must not only have both talent and character, but also have a skill."
"In my opinion, you are the minister who will restore the country, so you don't have to worry too much and can act freely. Although I dare not claim to be a wise ruler in a prosperous era, I can still use people wisely."
"When you employ someone, trust him; when you doubt him, don't employ him. My dear, there's no need to be so cautious and tread so carefully. Just go ahead and do it. If you have any problem, tell me and I will solve it for you."
After saying this, Zhu Youxiao looked at Xu Guangqi with eager eyes, ready to stage a scene of harmony between the monarch and his ministers.
"I thank Your Majesty for your grace." Xu Guangqi quickly stood up and said, "Since Your Majesty has said so, I do have two matters to discuss with Your Majesty. They are of great importance and require urgent resolution."
Zhu Youxiao looked at Xu Guangqi and felt a little strange.
What I just said seemed to be polite, but it wasn't. If Xu Guangqi really had something to do, I would really help him, so it couldn't be considered polite.
But why did I feel weird when Xu Guangqi asked me to do something?
I feel so depressed, and I can't let out the anger in my heart.
What happened to the harmony between the emperor and his subjects?
Why did the style of painting suddenly change?
Even I was moved just now. Xu Guangqi doesn't play by the rules at all!
"Tell me what happened." Zhu Youxiao picked up a cup of tea and took a sip to hide his thoughts and unwillingness.
Xu Guangqi paid no attention to any of this. He truly had something important to do, so he quickly said, "Your Majesty, news of the disaster relief efforts in Jeju spread quickly, and so did your Majesty's presence in Jeju. Therefore, disaster victims from all over the country are flocking to Jeju. The increasing amount of money and grain being distributed these days also proves this."
"I think this is inappropriate. With so many disaster victims flocking to Jeju, they'll need a lot of money and food, which I'm afraid cannot be allocated in Jeju."
"Secondly, with so many people, it's easy for things to go wrong. If someone plots something bad, it'll be troublesome. If there's a plague, it'll be even more troublesome."
After hearing this, Zhu Youxiao's expression became serious.
This is indeed a big thing, and it is something I had not thought of before.
Now that I think about it, it makes sense. For the victims, of course, they go wherever they can survive. Before, they had no choice, but now they want to choose a place where they can survive.
Where could be better than a place where food and money are distributed?
Where is safer than where the emperor is?
So let's go to Jeju together!
This situation is natural, but it is not something Zhu Youxiao can accept.
Jeju does not have that much food or money, and with so many people coming, there will be a lot of trouble.
Zhu Youxiao then asked, "My dear, do you have any ideas?"
"Your Majesty, I believe this can be expanded," Xu Guangqi said solemnly. "Since Your Majesty arrived in Jeju, you've developed a set of effective disaster relief measures. Why not spread them to the surrounding prefectures and counties and have them all implement them?"
"At the same time, we send our people to supervise them, so that they dare not cheat or commit crimes. In this way, the people are well resettled and will not come to Jining."
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