Chapter 227: Scythe? Draining Blood
"But……"
Gu Jinxi murmured, "Didn't Grandpa say that he had reduced taxes for many years?"
He had been handling government affairs with Emperor Rongcheng some time ago, so naturally he heard a lot of things.
In particular, he could remember the memorials in front of Emperor Rongcheng with just one look.
He clearly remembered that those memorials all mentioned the people's prosperous and peaceful lives, but why...
"Oh……"
The doctor suddenly sneered.
"Our Emperor Dacheng is still old."
He said this and sighed.
"When he first ascended the throne, he was diligent in his administration. Under his rule, the people enjoyed peace and prosperity, and their lives became better and better."
“But, so many years have passed.
Those officials who originally worked for the welfare of the people gradually forgot their original intentions.
He began to enrich himself, and for his own selfish desires, he extended his sickle towards the people he had always protected."
“Human desires are endless.”
"Once the hole is opened, it will only continue to grow larger, eventually turning into a greedy beast that only wants to drain the last bit of blood from the people."
As for the common people who only had a little flesh and blood left, they could only be driven into madness in the end.
A madman who allowed the evil in his heart to run rampant just to keep himself alive."
The doctor's words made Gu Jinxi think deeply.
He looked at the doctor and suddenly asked.
"So what should we do now?"
The doctor then continued:
“The most urgent task now is naturally to control these refugees.
Otherwise, if this continues, these people will be used by those with ulterior motives, which could lead to riots and make them puppets and shields for those in power."
"When that time comes, the people's lives will only become more difficult."
"Then how should I control it?" Gu Jinxi was confused.
The doctor thought for a moment before saying:
“Of course, we need to give them enough food first so that they can eat their fill and not starve to death.
Then let the government come forward, surround them, arrange accommodation for them, and ensure that they will not cause trouble.
Once everything is settled, we can give them enough silver, land, or other things, or send them back to their previous place."
"In short, we must let them see hope."
Gu Jinxi nodded, obviously understanding.
He raised his head, looked at the doctor carefully, and spoke again.
"Then why hasn't the court taken any action yet?"
The doctor chuckled again.
"You'll have to ask our Emperor Rongcheng about this."
"However, I guess our Emperor Rongcheng probably hasn't received the news yet."
Gu Jinxi frowned.
"He's old and has been in a high position for a long time, so it's inevitable that people around him flatter him. Over time, he can no longer hear the truth.
If this continues for a long time, even the wisest people will become deaf and blind and unable to see the true appearance of the people.
Because those officials concealed the true appearance of the people.
Gu Jinxi frowned.
“Are we just going to let those officials continue like this?”
"What else?"
The doctor sneered.
"Unless there is another change of dynasty, who can discipline all those officials?
Besides, who can guarantee that the new emperor and the new dynasty will be better than the current one? "
Gu Jinxi fell silent again.
The doctor looked at the child and stopped talking.
He used to be an imperial physician. He used all his life's knowledge and finally entered the palace. However, he was ostracized and troubled by others, and in the end he almost lost his life.
So, he left the palace in despair and traveled all the way to this small mountain village, where he stayed for so many years.
When Ye Wenxi found him yesterday, he felt that the person in front of him was not an ordinary person.
However, he didn't know why he had to say so much to a child.
How could he understand?
Thinking of this, the doctor couldn't help but sigh.
"Never mind. I've said too much today."
"Which dynasty was free of corrupt officials? Which emperor could maintain a clear mind and clear hearing throughout his life?"
"Furthermore, our ministers have another trump card, and that is our Crown Prince."
"We all believe that once His Royal Highness ascends the throne, the country will be peaceful and prosperous."
"What about after that, Your Highness?"
The doctor paused again when he heard this.
"That's still early, let's talk about it later.
However, I believe that a wise man like His Royal Highness will surely give birth to a wiser child."
Gu Jinxi nodded.
At this time, the noise outside became louder, and more and more shouts were heard.
The refugees seemed to have guessed that the people had all hidden, so they used all their strength to break down the door.
The two carriages at Gu Jinxi's door also came in handy.
They moved all the looted items onto the carriage and immediately started to leave early.
However, the others were unwilling to do so. One reason was time, so the two groups started fighting over it and gradually started fighting.
The scene suddenly became more chaotic, and no one came to smash the gate of their courtyard anymore.
Even through the courtyard wall, Gu Jinxi could hear the sounds outside.
The doctor was also surprised when he heard this and couldn't help but look at Gu Jinxi again.
He didn't expect that this little guy, despite his young age, had such a smart brain.
But Gu Jinxi looked at him again.
"uncle."
He asked, "Can we go to the nearby government office now and ask them to send troops to suppress the refugees and distribute food?"
The doctor shook his head.
“If they wanted to distribute food, they would have done it long ago.
The reason why it hasn't been distributed yet is either because they are waiting for money from the court or there is no grain in the granary."
Gu Jinxi frowned.
"Then is there any way to force them to send troops?"
The doctor thought for a moment before saying, "Unless you are a royal relative, or someone of very high status, such as a prince, princess, or crown prince."
"Then we can certainly force them to distribute food."
Gu Jinxi wanted to say that he was the emperor's eldest grandson, the emperor's eldest grandson recognized by his grandfather himself.
But it seems to be of no use.
Because his identity had not been announced to the world, no one knew his identity except a few familiar people.
Not only that, he has now left the palace and no longer wants that identity, so no one will believe him.
At this moment, for the first time, Gu Jinxi's little heart desperately wanted her identity to be made public.
If this is the case, then his identity would certainly allow nearby officials to send troops, provide disaster relief, and even protect his mother.
Amid the shouts and curses of the people, the innocent Gu Jinxi realized for the first time the importance of rights.
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