Several states in the south have experienced floods of varying degrees, with three states experiencing severe damage.
Fertile fields were submerged by floods, crops were completely destroyed, and countless people’s homes were destroyed.
At the morning court session, the emperor paced back and forth in the Golden Throne Hall.
In the past two years, due to the war, all money was used on the battlefield, and as a result, the repair of the river was neglected.
As a result, they couldn't withstand the flood.
"My dear ministers, three states are currently hit by floods. The people have nowhere to hide and can only move to higher ground. Now they have no rice or houses, and it is still raining.
Good farmland was flooded, and the autumn harvest was just around the corner, but a flood swept all the crops into the water. This is the worst flood disaster we have encountered in the past fifty years. Now the treasury is empty and the disaster is urgent. Do you have any good ideas?"
The most important thing is that there is no silver in the treasury. The emperor wants to provide disaster relief, but even a good cook cannot cook without rice.
There was silence in the hall. The ministers looked at each other, and no one dared to speak easily.
Everyone knows that there is no silver in the treasury.
The emperor glanced at the courtiers. Each of them looked at his nose with his eyes and his heart with his nose.
"What? No one has a good idea?"
"Your Majesty, there is no silver in the national treasury. As for the grain reserves in other prefectures, we should transfer the grain to help the victims first. As for the silver and money, we can discuss it later." Prime Minister Zhao, as the head of all officials, was the first to stand up.
After he spoke, several officials spoke up.
Which places to transfer grain from, who to send as imperial envoys, and how to arrange for imperial doctors to treat victims infected by the floods.
They are all old-fashioned sayings.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to donate 20,000 silver coins to aid the disaster-stricken areas." After Prince Jing and others expressed their opinions, he was the first to stand up and offer to donate.
With him taking the lead, the prince also stepped forward and donated 20,000 yuan.
Seeing this, some other nobles were forced to step forward and pledge donations.
The last time we raised money for the war, we had no energy and had to eat a "delicious" meal of noodles. This time we have to be more active.
The emperor felt comforted when he saw the officials in court were mobilized, because relying on them to donate a little money would not solve the problem at all.
It's just a drop in the bucket.
During the morning court session, nothing else was discussed except the transfer of grain and donations.
After the court was adjourned, the Crown Prince, Prince Jing and several ministers were called to the Imperial Study for further discussions.
The prince happened not to attend court today, and the emperor sent someone to call him back.
When Yu Yuanzheng returned to the palace after class, she received a letter from Hua Xiangling.
Open it and take a look immediately.
Yu Yuanzheng was so frightened that her hands were shaking.
“…
The severity of this flood is beyond words. If I hadn't experienced it myself, I would have found it hard to believe that such a disaster could exist in the world.
Since the end of last month, there have been continuous heavy rains accompanied by violent storms, causing the river water to surge and the dam to burst in the middle of the night without being able to bear the weight.
The flood swept in like a ferocious beast, submerging most of the county in an instant.
The fertile fields were destroyed, the houses collapsed, and the people cried and fled, but there was nowhere to hide.
My husband led the county officials and tried their best to organize the evacuation, but the water was too fast and many people were unable to evacuate in time. They were washed away by the flood and their lives were in danger.
Today, Jiangqing County is completely submerged in water. Although high places provide temporary shelter, the victims are left without clothes or food, suffering from hunger and cold.
What is even more worrying is that after the flood, epidemics began to spread.
Every day, people died of hunger and disease, and the cries of grief were heard everywhere.
Although my husband and I tried our best, we were unable to provide rescue due to lack of supplies.
Seeing the people suffer, I felt heartbroken, but I could do nothing.
Yuan Zheng, the severity of this flood is the worst that Jiangqing County has ever seen in a hundred years.
The people were displaced, their homes were destroyed, there was no hope for an autumn harvest, and there was no way to make a living next year.
There is no silver in the treasury, I know this.
I know that you have many concerns, so I wrote this letter to ask you to lend a helping hand and save the people of Jiangqing County from this dire situation.
…”
Yu Yuanzheng finished reading the letter in a hurry, feeling extremely worried. Xiangling was pregnant. If she worried and overworked herself when encountering such a difficulty, how could the child be safe?
For a moment, Yu Yuanzheng was as anxious as an ant on hot pan.
At this time, Shangguan Ziqi came in from outside, and his heart tightened when he saw his wife's expression.
"What's wrong?"
Yu Yuanzheng looked at him blankly and handed him the letter.
Shangguan Ziqi was also shocked after seeing it.
"Why is it so strict?" Shangguan Ziqi was also surprised.
He didn't go to the morning court, so he didn't know it was so strict.
"Husband, I'm worried that Sister-in-law Xiangling will die, and I want to help her." Yu Yuanzheng made the decision without much consideration.
"How do you want to help?"
"Send someone to bring her back."
"Just that?" Shangguan Ziqi raised his eyebrows.
It is estimated that Prince Huining will arrange someone to pick them up and they will not be able to be found at all.
"The national treasury has no silver, but I do. I will lend all the money to the emperor to solve the current urgent problem. Anyway, we can't use the money now. For us, it is just a number. When the national treasury has money in the future, you can pay us back." Yu Yuanzheng was very generous at this time.
"Madam, let's donate 200,000 taels and lend 800,000 taels to the national treasury. This is enough for the emperor to provide disaster relief." Shangguan Ziqi expressed his opinion.
Madam was so generous, saying that she was righteous and put saving the country first in the face of national crisis. She also said that she had completely abandoned her past life, regarded Wei as the place where she grew up, and was a loyal woman with her country in her heart.
He is so lucky to have such an outstanding woman as his wife.
"Okay, do you think the emperor will say that we are profiteers?" Yu Yuanzheng felt a little embarrassed.
They are probably the only couple in the country who can come up with so much money.
She makes money from the common people by running the pharmacy. Although her medicine is reasonably priced, others don't know it.
There is also the large sum of money obtained from Southern Shu.
If someone were to put such a big hat on her, she would lose more than she gained.
She still wants to continue making money.
She still has a lot of things to start, and the first hospital hasn't even opened for business.
"No, considering your contribution to the Wei Dynasty, no one dares to judge you."
"Let's go into the palace now. Father hasn't come back yet. I guess they are still discussing it."
The couple changed their clothes, and Yu Yuanzheng wore men's clothes and entered the palace as the Marquis of Zhenguo.
As they expected, discussions were still going on in the imperial study.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."
"No need for formalities." Upon seeing the couple coming, the emperor put away his sad expression.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. Is Your Majesty worried about the disaster relief efforts?" Yu Yuanzheng asked directly.
Women are not supposed to interfere in politics, but now that she is dressed in men's clothes, no one dares to say that she is not.
"Yeah, that's right. Because of the war, all the money was spent on the front line, resulting in no money to repair the river embankment in recent years. In addition, this year's flood was the largest in decades, which caused the flood. The storm also destroyed many houses and crops."
The emperor knew that the couple must have come for this purpose.
I guess they have good intentions, so they speak more conscientiously.
㹏If I tell Yu Yuanzheng.
He knew Yu Yuanzheng's true identity.
"Your Majesty, I have no other skills but some medical knowledge.
Over the years, I have made some pills and sold them, earning some money. So in the face of this disaster, as a member of the Wei Dynasty, I would like to share some of the worries for Your Majesty.
Give the money I earn to the Ministry of Revenue first to solve the current urgent problem.
I have discussed this with the Crown Prince and have decided to give the Ministry of Revenue one million taels, of which two hundred thousand will be considered a donation to the people and eight hundred thousand will be considered a loan. They will be returned to me when the Wei Dynasty has recovered.
After all, the money was earned bit by bit by me, and I was going to prepare betrothal gifts and dowries for my children." Yu Yuanzheng said with a smile.
After hearing this, the emperor was unable to recover for a long time and thought he had heard it wrong.
䀴Several other ministers were also stunned. They did not expect the Marquis of Zhenguo to be so righteous.
"Haha..., good, good, you really deserve to be the Marquis of Zhenguo who was conferred by me personally. You are not only the lucky star of the Rong Palace, but also the lucky star of my Great Wei. Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, immediately arrange for someone to contact the Marquis of Zhenguo and sign a loan agreement." The emperor laughed happily and praised Yu Yuanzheng greatly.
"I obey your order." The Minister of Revenue responded in a particularly loud voice.
I didn't expect that the Marquis of Zhenguo is so wealthy. In the future, should you consider educating your granddaughter well and see if she can marry into the palace?
"Your Majesty, I have another suggestion." Yu Yuanzheng said after thinking for a while.
"oh?"
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