"Namwon Province has always been the granary of the Daewon Dynasty. It suffered such a devastating flood that all the fertile fields have been submerged and even the stored grain has been destroyed.
Even if the flood recedes, there may not be enough food for so many people with the surname Qi to survive.
The imperial court is unwilling to allow refugees to go to the capital, so how can we save everyone?"
Zhao Wudi also felt very embarrassed at this moment.
I feel that without enough food, even if Li Ye is very capable, he cannot save so many people.
"Don't worry, we need to take it one step at a time! First, we have 500,000 dan of grain, and we can use the work-for-relief method.
Even if all the food is consumed, a long river embankment can still be built.
Disaster relief funds can also be fully utilized without any waste!
At least we can hold on until the flood recedes.
As long as there are no floods, the situation will be much easier to deal with later!" Li Ye persuaded.
Zhao Wudi was about to speak when a servant came to report.
"Your Highness, the officials have sent their carriages and animals here."
Ruyue County Meng stood up immediately, his face extremely serious.
Unexpectedly, Li Ye had predicted it.
He could endure such a huge humiliation and agreed to Li Ye's request.
They must have ulterior motives.
It is very likely that he wanted to find an opportunity to assassinate Li Ye.
"It seems that what His Highness said is absolutely right. We can't just sit there and wait for death!"
"Don't be impatient. Even if a desperate dog wants to take action, it won't be that quick!"
Li Ye remained calm and said to his men, "Send all the carriages and livestock to the riverbank construction site and use them to transport the goods."
"Yes!" The subordinate agreed and immediately went to arrange it.
Li Ye looked at the extremely nervous crowd with a relaxed smile on his face: "Don't be nervous, just pretend you don't know anything!
It is not a bad thing for us that these officials are so bold and reckless.
At least in order to achieve the goal, I will try my best to agree to my request.
The arrival of so many animals and carts at once will be a boon to the construction of the riverbank."
"How can Your Highness still laugh when things are so dangerous? General Zhao must protect Your Highness's safety. These officials are likely to assassinate Your Highness."
Xiao Cui was extremely anxious.
I can only tell Zhao Wudi the truth, after all, there are not many people I can trust.
The two brothers Lei Ying and Lei Zhan were sent out again to do it.
Li Ye's safety depends on Zhao Wudi.
Zhao Wudi was also shocked: "What? Are these officials really not afraid of death?"
"It's because of death that he's desperate enough to do this. Of course, it's also possible that he got the Crown Prince's permission.
If the assassination attempt on me succeeds, the Crown Prince and the Third Prince will lose their biggest threat.
As for what will happen to these officials in the end, there is no need to think about it.
It's not difficult to make them commit suicide out of fear of punishment to keep the secret." Li Ye said.
"I will send more people to protect Your Highness's safety!" Zhao Wudi immediately became nervous.
"That's not necessary! Just pick a few good fighters, put them in plain clothes, blend in with the crowd and be cautious.
If we act as if we are facing a powerful enemy, won't we alert the enemy?"
"Could it be that Your Highness intends to use himself as bait to lure out the assassin?
I think it is unnecessary!
Those sent to assassinate His Highness must have been trained assassins.
These people just followed orders and didn't even know who their parents were.
Even if we capture these people, we won’t be able to get anything useful out of them.”
Zhao Wudi didn't want Li Ye to take any risks.
And it doesn't make any sense.
"I have to take risks. If I get scared, it will only make the other party more arrogant.
If I give an order, it will be secretly disobeyed.
More importantly, I must give all people enough confidence to overcome the difficulties.
We must never let down the trust of our people.
If they really dare to assassinate me, my prestige among the people will reach its peak.
No matter what you do, we will fully support you."
Li Ye said seriously.
After all, how could the local people not be moved when they risked their lives to rescue the victims?
Zhao Wudi still hesitated: "That's true, but the price is too high, isn't it?"
"I think it's worth it! This is tens of thousands of people's lives. As long as the disaster relief is successful and the river embankment is built.
You will gain their permanent trust.
If I ever ascend the throne, I can recruit soldiers here. I only need to say one word, and young people will flock here."
Li Ye said with a smile.
People in ancient times had simpler minds.
As long as they identify someone, they are willing to sacrifice their own lives.
If only we could save all the people.
Li Ye even rebelled without waiting for Li Xuantian to abdicate.
Will receive a lot of public support.
Li Ye, who traveled from the past, knew better than anyone that the people's will was the most powerful force.
"Well, then, Your Highness must be more careful. Why not wear armor underneath your clothes?"
"I have soft armor to protect me, you don't need to worry about that!"
"That's good! I've already made arrangements. I've selected people with strong martial arts skills and meticulous minds to secretly protect Your Highness!"
Zhao Wudi didn't dare to be arrogant at all.
If the enemy really takes action, it will not only include the Crown Prince and the Third Prince.
Yunlu Pavilion is likely to be involved as well.
Zhao Wudi already felt a little regretful in his heart, if he had known that Li Ye would encounter such a huge danger.
He should ask the emperor for permission to bring more troops.
Just as the two finished speaking, another servant came to report: "Your Highness, the Governor-General and other officials request to see you!"
Li Ye winked at Zhao Wudi, then said to the servant, "Please invite them in and serve them some good tea!"
"yes!"
A moment later, a group of officials came over quickly.
The leader was the governor and imperial envoy Wei Guang.
The two men looked respectful and took away all their carriages without showing any dissatisfaction.
Li Ye also acted with them and even stood up to greet them warmly.
"Prince, I never thought you would be so generous as to send us carriages and animals.
I misunderstood you before!"
Seeing that the plan was successful, the governor's face was filled with joy.
"Your Highness, thank you for your praise. It's just a misunderstanding. We just need to resolve it!
In fact, we, the lower officials, also hope to complete the disaster relief as soon as possible and save all the people with the surname Qi.
As long as it is beneficial to disaster relief, we are willing to do it."
"The prince is relieved with your words! What else do you want from me?" Li Ye asked.
"Since this is not disaster relief, we should also participate in it and do our best for the people.
Please, Your Highness, arrange some work for us!"
Wei Guang said.
"I've been waiting for you to say that! We don't lack craftsmen to work, we just lack officials to give orders.
Starting tomorrow, all officials will go to the scene to take command. Li Ye was not polite to them and had already arranged a large number of positions.
Free manpower is not wasted.
Squeeze all their value!
At the same time, give them the opportunity to assassinate and lure the snake out of its hole!
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