So he rolled his eyes and said:
"Your Highness, in the face of such natural and man-made disasters, we, as local gentry and landlords, should naturally do our part."
Therefore, it is only right to donate some food to the local people. However, it seems that now is not the right time, since the disaster has not yet occurred.
When the time comes, we will naturally donate. If there is a real food shortage, I am willing to donate 10,000 jin of grain.
Old Sun was the first to express his opinion; he truly is a cunning old fox.
When he learned that Zhu Yunwen wanted them to donate grain, as local gentry and landlords, they really had no way to refuse.
Of course, if they really wanted to donate, it would be perfectly acceptable for them to donate just a small amount.
But who are they? They're ruthless local gentry who would devour people without spitting out the bones. How could they possibly be willing to donate any money?
So even if a disaster really occurs, they will only donate a tiny fraction of the food they have.
Moreover, this disaster was entirely fabricated by them; there was no actual disaster. This became their excuse to say they would only donate after a disaster actually occurred.
That way, there won't be any consequences.
Anyway, no disaster will happen.
In those two months, they would have been perfectly capable of selling their grain at a high price.
If another disaster strikes, they can simply say they have no food on hand.
Therefore, he had already come up with a solution.
Zhu Yunwen, of course, also had his own way of dealing with it. He smiled and said:
"Old Sun truly lives up to his reputation as a local gentry. It's admirable that you were the first to stand up and express your opinion on such a matter."
Ten thousand catties of grain is indeed a considerable amount. It would be reasonable for you to donate it after the disaster occurs.
But I have an even better method. I wonder if you guys would like to hear it?
This method will not only bring you all a good reputation and resolve the local disaster, but it will also allow you to make a fortune, and I, too, will gain some benefits from it.”
Upon hearing Zhu Yunwen's words, the crosstalk hosts immediately became interested.
Old Sun asked with even greater curiosity:
"I wonder what method Your Highness the Crown Prince is referring to?"
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