Chapter 49: Locust Plague
The next day at Taiji Hall.
Rong Yue was wearing a black gold-woven twelve-tasseled crown and a Tongtian crown on his head. Looking at the ministers who were arguing in the hall, he silently clenched his fists and said nothing.
The Qin Dynasty was full of martial virtues, and it was common for court officials to have disagreements after attending court. The Xuanwu Gate behind the Meridian Gate even became a place for ministers to resolve fights privately.
"Your Majesty, the locust plague in Guizhou has caused widespread panic. Rice and flour are in short supply in the city. Merchants are hoarding goods and refusing to open warehouses for relief. The people can't buy rice and flour, and there's no good seeds for spring plowing. Many people have resorted to selling their children. I implore Your Majesty to send disaster relief as soon as possible!"
"Your Majesty! Lord Li's claims are truly exaggerated. There is a locust plague in Guizhou, but it's limited to Yong County. The extent of the damage isn't as severe as Lord Li claims."
"Your Majesty, human lives are at stake, and this cannot be delayed!"
"His Majesty……"
"Your Majesty, I believe Lord Li is exaggerating. Our plan now is to wait for the Embroidered Uniform Guard to investigate and return. If this is confirmed, we can then provide disaster relief."
"You bastard! So many lives were lost, and it took the Jinyiwei twenty days to travel 800 miles in a hurry. How could you be so mean and cold-blooded! Your Majesty!"
"You old fool!..."
Rong Yue listened to their increasingly excessive argument and coughed loudly, "Quiet."
The ministers skillfully lowered their voices and mute their microphones, lowered their raised sleeves, and straightened out the wrinkles.
The princes standing in the front row seemed to be accustomed to this kind of occasion, but Rong Jinchen, after more than ten days of baptism, still felt it was noisy.
Once again, he secretly laughed at his father and second brother in his heart. Look, what's so good about being an emperor?
Being disturbed by ministers every day, I get up earlier than the chickens and sleep later than the dogs...
Crown Prince Rong Jinyou lowered his eyes slightly, as if thinking about something.
The people who had been obstructing the disaster relief were from the Jin Wang faction.
Lord Li belongs to the royalist faction.
The Jinyiwei sent people to Yong County, Guizhou to investigate two days ago.
Rong Yue narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a clear voice, "My dear ministers, who do you think I should send to provide disaster relief?"
The ministers in the hall were all shocked. His Majesty meant that he had decided to provide relief for the disaster.
They immediately took the initiative to speak.
"Your Majesty, I believe that Lord Li is concerned about the country and the people, and his abilities are outstanding. He is truly a role model for us. Why not send Lord Li to provide disaster relief?"
"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin is exceptionally talented and a prince. Going on Your Majesty's behalf to provide disaster relief demonstrates the magnanimity of the Qin imperial family! Your Majesty loves the people like his own children!"
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince's abilities are evident to all. His Highness's presence in providing disaster relief demonstrates that our Great Qin cares deeply about the people!"
"Your Majesty, I think it would be better to send Lord Li..."
"Your Majesty, I believe that His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin is the best choice..."
"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is the most suitable candidate..."
"His Majesty……"
"His Majesty……"
"His Majesty……"
“…”
Rong Yue and Rong Jinchen both showed impatience in their eyes, but Rong Jinyou and Rong Jinyu remained expressionless.
Rong Yue rubbed his eyebrows and looked at Su Qiyang, who was standing elegantly on the white marble steps, with his eyes slightly narrowed.
"What are your thoughts, Lord Su?"
All the ministers suddenly shut their mouths at the same time and looked at His Majesty with resentment on their faces.
So they are all tools for your Majesty and Su Ziyun!
Your Majesty, why are you so heartless that you only see Su Ziyun?
Is it because he is the most handsome?
Rong Yue looked at Su Qiyang with a smile, his phoenix eyes holding a meaningful smile.
Su Qiyang has become accustomed to His Majesty's behavior. As a powerful official, he can bear such kindness.
He bowed and said in a steady voice, "Your Majesty, I believe that Lord Li should be sent to Yong County to provide disaster relief."
Rong Yue's eyes moved slightly, "Oh?"
He spoke slowly, his voice steady and clear, "First, Lord Li was once the governor of Guizhou Province and is familiar with the local conditions."
The governor is of the third rank. Lord Li served as the governor of Guizhou for many years. In recent years, he was promoted to the right and transferred to the position of left vice-minister of the Ministry of Revenue.
Although they are both third-rank officials, their significance to the local and central courts is different.
"Secondly, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince resides in the Eastern Palace and has numerous memorials to submit daily, so he needs to share His Majesty's worries. Thirdly, His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin is about to marry a concubine, so I'm afraid he won't be able to spare the time."
Everyone: Holy crap!
Is this something they can listen to?
Lord Su!
Have you forgotten that you are also the future father-in-law of King Jin?
Is it so straightforward?
Say more!
They love to listen!
The King of Jin's face suddenly darkened, his back teeth gritting with each other. He tried hard to maintain a gentle and polite expression, but failed, and his face turned cold.
Damn it.
This was different from what he thought.
Why is Su Qiyang so dissatisfied with his concubine's daughter?
Even took out his anger on him!
Rong Jinyou would not think that Su Qiyang did not allow him to leave the capital to provide disaster relief because he doted on Su Yiyi, his concubine's daughter.
joke.
If Su Qiyang really doted on Su Yiyi, he should dote on Su Zhenzhen the same way. Everyone in the capital knew that Grand Secretary Su loved his daughter as if she were his life and a treasure.
Crown Prince Rong Jinyou couldn't help but look at Rong Jinchen on the other side of him. His eyes lit up slightly, and he silently maintained his gentle demeanor.
Achen, the father-in-law, is so funny.
It made him laugh to death.
cough.
Rong Yue couldn't help but laugh, curling his lips and saying lightly: "My dear Su, what do you think of my King Yan?"
Rong Jinchen's face suddenly hardened, and his expression instantly became stern, his eyes filled with murderous intent. "Father! He doesn't want me to leave the capital alone!"
Rong Yue deliberately ignored Rong Jinchen's dissatisfied expression and looked at Su Qiyang with interest.
Su Qiyang pursed his lips and begged for mercy, "Your Majesty, I can't make the decision on this matter. Please let me go!" Then you will still be the one protecting me!
He also had to be blamed by his wife and Zhenzhen, he was neither popular nor unpopular!
Princes and ministers: That's enough!
Are they part of your play?
He quietly glanced at Rong Jinchen who was standing in front, then silently returned to the queue, lowered his head and stopped talking.
Rong Jinchen stepped out of the group, bowed, and whispered, "Father, I haven't seen you in years. I want to spend more time with you. Let Lord Li go to provide disaster relief this time."
Rong Yue tapped the dragon throne lightly with his fingers and said, "Li Aiqing, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, is the Imperial Commissioner. He wields the Imperial Sword and must conduct a thorough investigation. No innocent people should be implicated."
Lord Li's eyes were slightly red. "Your humble servant obeys your command. Thank you, Your Majesty."
He was a pure royalist and did not want to participate in the fight for the throne. He only cared about the people.
This is naturally the ideal outcome.
As expected, it is Lord Su and His Royal Highness Prince Yan who are concerned about the country and the people, and have their hearts set on the people!
The prince's faction was naturally happy. It was better for the royalists to go to provide disaster relief than the Prince of Jin's faction.
The Prince of Jin was in a relatively good mood, after all, it was not the Crown Prince's faction that went to provide disaster relief.
A delicate balance was struck.
After the court was dismissed, the Ministry of Revenue was busy with disaster relief.
Rong Jinchen naturally wanted to share the worries of his future father-in-law.
In Su Qiyang's private room, only the future father-in-law and son-in-law were left.
He brewed a cup of Mingqian Longjing tea for Rong Jinchen and said, "Your Highness, I want you to tell me the truth. Do you really not want to wear a white hat?"
Rong Jinchen is a prince, and the white hat worn by the prince represents the throne.
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