Because he discovered that although he had seized the initiative and monopolized the solution that Zhu Yunwen had previously proposed to Zhu Yuanzhang, it turned out to be completely different from reality.
However, its application is subject to certain conditions and is not very practical.
So Zhu Yunwen looked at Zhu Yunwen and said:
"Then tell me, how can the other surrounding counties fully assist Hukou County?"
Zhu Yunwen said, "You don't need to worry about it. On my way here, I already sent six subordinates to two or three other nearby counties."
If it is discovered that the officials of these two or three county governments have turned a blind eye to the refugees and taken no action against them, then only death awaits them.
With their deaths, the other officials in the county government will inevitably be so afraid that they will do everything in their power to help the disaster victims.
If the officials in these county governments perform reasonably well, then it won't be too late to incentivize them by offering bonus points in their performance evaluations for disaster relief.
Magistrate Li nodded admiringly and said:
"Indeed, this is the best solution at present. However, Your Highness, there are simply too many disaster victims right now."
Although we have received relief from several surrounding counties, the situation for the disaster victims in Hukou County is still far from being completely resolved. Do you have any other suggestions?
Zhu Yunwen paused for a moment, then said:
Do you know who in Hukou County has grain?
Magistrate Li thought for a moment and said:
"In Hukou County, there are several wealthy and influential people. Their families are large and their businesses are extensive, so their grain reserves must be considerable."
Even if they could provide the funds, it would be very difficult. Even if they did provide all of it, it would only provide relief for the disaster victims in Hukou County for a few days.
Zhu Yunwen thought for a moment and said:
"Help me gather them together."
Magistrate Li said, "Your Highness, these people are ruthless and cannibalistic; they probably won't easily part with their stored grain."
"Just invite them here, and I'll find a way to get them to produce the food."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yunwen said:
"What, do you intend to use any other means against them? I'm warning you, these wealthy gentry may have grain, but they have no obligation to provide relief to disaster victims."
Even if he doesn't give you a single grain of rice, you can't touch them. Otherwise, if all the gentry in the land know that you, a grandson of the emperor, are oppressing them like this, the consequences will be severe.
Zhu Yunwen spoke disdainfully:
"I have different methods for different people, and it's not your place to lecture me. You should think about what good you'll do by insisting on coming along. Don't just come here to waste what little food we have left!"
Upon hearing Zhu Yunwen's words, Zhu Yunwen's face turned red with anger, but he didn't know how to refute them.
When it comes to arguing, he really can't win against Zhu Yunwen.
Magistrate Li was somewhat embarrassed and stood up to say:
"Then I will go and invite several gentry and wealthy people from the county town over."
Zhu Yunwen nodded and said nothing more.
Zhu Yunwen sneered, wanting to see how Zhu Yunwen would get these gentry and wealthy people to hand over the grain.
If Zhu Yunwen forces the gentry and wealthy, the news will spread, and the gentry throughout the land will surely be dissatisfied with him.
It should be understood that the gentry are the backbone of this society, and if they have opinions about Zhu Yunwen, it will definitely not be a good thing for him.
In severe cases, the power of the gentry could even influence imperial authority!
Thinking of this, Zhu Yunwen revealed a cold smile. He was looking forward to what would happen next!
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