Chapter 1262 Justice from Heaven 4
Pan Zhen felt a little ashamed: "I have been busy and haven't paid my respects yet."
"Many of the scholars stationed in the west of the city are from the same class as us. If you are free, go to the west of the city and take a look."
"Yes, I will go tomorrow." Pan Zhen's heart was as clear as a mirror.
The literati in the west of the city are headed by Old Chen. They are outraged by Zhang Rui's tragic death. A thorough investigation alone is far from enough. If they want to calm the anger of the literati, Old Chen has to step in.
The emperor wants him to be a lobbyist.
Emperor Beili hummed wearily and asked, "What brings you to the palace, Grand Tutor?"
"I am here to report on the disaster in the north."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Beili's eyes darkened and he became a little impatient.
This year, there were disasters in both the south and the north, but the court only allocated funds to help the south. The disaster in the north happened just as the treasury was empty, so no funds were allocated.
The annual tributes paid from all over the country were not enough to provide disaster relief.
Pan Zhen noticed the displeasure of the Beili Emperor and hurriedly added, "His Highness Tianzai has been ordered to provide disaster relief. The Eastern Palace, the Changyang Palace, and the Helian Palace have all donated a lot of money. Reports from the north have shown that the disaster is under control. This is the news from the north."
Pan Zhen took out a letter from his sleeve and handed it over.
Emperor Beili still had a sullen expression on his face, and it was impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry.
The father-in-law took the letter and put it on the table.
Emperor Beili picked it up and looked at it carefully. It clearly described the specific situation of the disaster in the north, as well as the details of resettling the victims and restoring their livelihoods as soon as possible.
There is also a letter signed jointly by some disaster victims expressing their trust and gratitude to the court.
Awe and gratitude towards the Northern Li royal family.
When Emperor Beili saw this scene, a hint of joy finally appeared on his face.
There is no emperor who does not like to be praised by the people.
"Your Highness has done an excellent job in providing disaster relief this time." The Northern Li Emperor closed the memorial and praised with a smile, "All the officials who went to provide disaster relief will be rewarded upon their return."
"Your Highness the Crown Prince is able to stand on his own at such a young age. The Emperor's wise teaching is a blessing to Beili." Pan Zhen complimented.
"The Crown Prince's outstanding achievements are also due to the Grand Tutor's contribution."
"The Crown Prince is intelligent, and I dare not take credit for it."
"Grandmaster, don't be so modest. Back in Loushan, your knowledge was always superior to mine." The Northern Li Emperor recalled the old times with a sigh, "Speaking of which, I really miss those days."
Pan Zhenxiao was very humble and didn't dare to talk.
After the Northern Li Emperor finished speaking, he looked troubled: "The Loushan priest is coming soon. Who do you think should be chosen to preside over the ceremony, Mr. Pan?"
Pan Zhen also started to think after hearing this.
The Loushan Sacrifice is held once every fifteen years. In the past, it was presided over by the Loushan Dean. The current Loushan Dean is a great scholar from the He family. Although he was invited by the emperor himself to take charge of Loushan, it is a bit unjust for him to preside over the Loushan Sacrifice.
Mr. Chen resigned from the post of dean of Loushan ten years ago. The only way for the presiding priest of Loushan to do so is to resume his post as dean.
The He family has been in charge of Loushan for ten years. If He Yuting were to give up his position, the He family's group of great scholars would probably have many complaints.
Furthermore, even if He Yuting is willing to give up his position, Loushan is no longer the Loushan of ten years ago. Would Mr. Chen still be willing to take over?
"Lord Pan?" Emperor Beili called.
Pan Zhen came back to his senses, frowning slightly. "Your Majesty, the He family's ancestor was supposed to be elected as the leader of Loushan a few years ago, but was rejected by the oracle. I'm afraid that the He family's descendants who preside over the priests will cause trouble."
"Oracle." Emperor Beili repeated the two words, "Lord Pan, do you really believe that ghosts and gods exist in this world?"
"The universe is vast, and there are many mysterious things. There are also many records in unofficial history. It is difficult to explain the current incident of the thunderbolt that hit the Minister's Mansion."
Pan Zhen has some awe of ghosts and gods.
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