Mohist Tang

Shandong Province is flooded!

With the passage of time, more and more news about the flood of water in Shandong Province spread to Chang’an City.

Seven counties flooded!

several millions of acres of fertile fields were destroyed, the people were displaced, their homes were destroyed, and the losses were extremely heavy.

“I have allocated money and food for years to build the Yellow River embankment, and there is also a flood discharge from Qucun. Why can the Yellow River embankment in Shandong Province break the embankment?” On the Imperial Court, Li Shimin looked at the horrible to See the loss, angrily roared.

“This small official is dereliction of duty. Please also Your Majesty forgive me!” Ministry of Works High Official Duan Lun said with a frustrated face.

Building the Yellow River embankment is the responsibility of the Ministry of Works. Now that the Yellow River in the Shandong Province has broken the embankment, there is not much warning beforehand. The military and civilians have no time to prepare for it, which leads to catastrophe. Works naturally has unshirkable responsibilities.

Li Shimin stared at Duan Lun bitterly, coldly said: “Ministry of Works High Official Duan Lun is dereliction of duty, he is dismissed on the spot! The person in charge of the river embankment in Shandong Province by the Ministry of Works, all Hand it over to the third division for trial.”

“this small official many thanks Your Majesty’s grace for not killing!”

Duan Lun trembled, and his stature suddenly became a little shorter, then Staggered back,

Many numerous officials could not help but sigh. They knew that Duan Lun would completely fade out of the Imperial Court this time, while the Ministry of Works would reshuffle the cards. After all, this time The loss is too great, and people are naturally required to take responsibility.

When Duan Lun left, Fang Xuanling bowed and said: “Your Majesty should calm down. Its the best plan for the present. Its the best policy to provide relief first. Millions of people in the seven counties of Shandong Province will be displaced, if not in time. Disaster relief, it will change later!”

Li Shimin is also full of dignity. He has experienced the chaos of the end of the Sui Dynasty. This flood has caused Great Tang to suffer heavy losses. If the refugees are used by those who are interested, it will be caused. The consequences are no less than the destruction of these floods.

“If the order continues, the surrounding counties will try their best to rescue the people affected by the disaster. Wear Minister! Immediately prepare food, food and money to help the people affected by the disaster.” Li Shimin moved towards Dai Zhou.

Dai Zhou said with a wry smile: “reporting to Your Majesty, now the Chang’an City State Treasury is empty and cant come up with that many money.”

To provide relief The people of the seven counties need astronomical amounts of money and food every day. For a while, the Imperial Court simply couldn’t come up with so much money.

“Why don’t I have money? My Great Tang had a good weather last year, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. How could they spend their money so quickly.” Kong Yingda anxiously said, Shandong Province is the stronghold of Confucianism, and it will be rescued one day later. One day in Shandong Province, one day in Shandong Province will suffer.

Dai Zhou said with a bitter smile: “Last year, Great Tang did have a good harvest. However, the Imperial Court built nearly two thousand miles of brick roads and prepared for the westward expedition to Tuyuhun. It has already been consumed almost. Although there is still some remaining, I am afraid it will be worthy of the compassion and reward of the expeditionary soldiers.”

When Dai Zhou’s voice fell, many courtiers were silent for a while, and they officially had a bumper harvest last year. Great Tang has the confidence to go. Attacked Tuyuhun, but an expedition almost emptied Great Tang’s State Treasury.

Kong Yingda said sadly: “Do I wait and watch the suffering of the people of Shandong Province?”

Wei Zheng went out and said: “Of course not, the people can carry boats It can also overturn the boat. The people live and work in peace and contentment. Great Tang lives and work in peace and contentment. How can Your Majesty bear the suffering of the people of Shandong Province.”

Li Shimin nodded and said: “Yes, pass the order on and immediately mobilize food. Going to the disaster-stricken areas in Shandong Province, you must not let a single citizen go hungry.”

“many thanks Your Majesty!” Kong Yingda said with a slight calmness. As long as people don’t die from starvation, there is hope for everything else.

“reporting to Your Majesty, there must be a plague after a major disaster. If the Medical School of Thought prepares in advance, it can treat the affected people and come to prevent the epidemic.” Fang Xuanling bowed. .

Zhangsun Wuji agreed: “Yes, Red Cross Society can also call on volunteers to donate money and materials, and it will surely be able to help many people affected by the disaster.”

In the name of Red Cross Society Shangnai is under the control of Empress Zhangsun and the Red Cross Society assists the disaster-stricken areas. This is conducive to the reputation of Empress Zhangsun and Zhangsun Wuji naturally supports it.

The ministers are also nodded. Now the Imperial Court has no money to use and can only rely on civil forces. Once the Red Cross Society takes action, it will definitely relieve the pressure on the Imperial Court.

Li Shimin nodded said: “Yes!”

“In this western expedition, the soldiers who died in the war will receive their pensions. The rewards for the meritorious servicemen will not be issued temporarily. The Shandong Province will be immediately allocated. Land, comfort the people. Li Shimin thought for a while and said, for the present plan, he can only tear down the east wall to make up the west wall.

“Your Majesty is wise!”

The ministers said in unison. However, everyone knows that even with these measures, it can only maintain the current situation, and the huge post-disaster reconstruction work is the bulk, which will be an astronomical figure.

“Actually, I still have a huge wealth in Great Tang’s hands.” Dai Zhou said hesitantly.

“There is still a huge wealth?” The officials could not help but suddenly looked towards Dai Zhou.

Dai Zhou a clenching one’s teeth and said: “Yes, the western expedition army has expeditioned thousands of miles and captured countless cattle, sheep and miscellaneous animals. If these cattle and sheep can be turned into money, the financial crisis of our Great Tang will surely be resolved. “

Everyone couldnt help but eyes shined. These cattle and sheep were captured by Great Tang and naturally controlled by Great Tang, but once these cattle and sheep belong to the Tuyuhun tribe in name, once Great Tang disposes of these cattle and sheep , Which means that Great Tang has only one choice, and that is to turn Tuyuhun into the four counties of Qinghai, otherwise it will only bury the roots. “

Dai Zhou did not want to intervene in Tuyuhun’s handling of the problem, but the Ministry of People’s financial pressure is really too great, Dai Zhou can only put his ideas on these cattle and sheep.

Li Shimin frowns saying: “Those cattle and sheep are indeed valuable, but they are far away in Qinghai. How can they help Shandong Province? “

One of the two is the westernmost, and the other is in the west, thousands of miles away. The huge loss alone can hardly be effective. Besides, those refugees can’t just eat meat!

“If we sell these cattle and sheep for money, wouldn’t all the problems be solved? “Kong Yingda impatient said.

The officials looked at Kong Yingda helplessly. This old sour scholar said better than singing. It was dozens or hundreds of cattle and sheep, but a few Hundred thousand cattle and sheep, where can such a big market be able to digest.

Kong Yingda can’t help but feel sad, knowing that she said something wrong.

Dai Zhou is looking thoughtful Said: “Senior Kong said that although there are many difficulties, it is not impossible. Maybe one person can do it. “

“Who is it? Kong Yingda asked hurriedly.

“The world must discuss the means of making money. The old man serves only one person. “Dai Zhou looked around the ministers for a week, and said word by word.

“Mohist Family Son! “

The ministers immediately eyes shined. In this world, it is necessary to talk about the means of making money. Whoever Mohist Family Son, Mohist Village has become World’s First Village in just a short time is the best proof. Personally able to solve Great Tangs financial crisis, I am afraid that Mo Dun must be the only thing. Besides, Mo Dun happens to be in the land of Qinghai at the moment. It can be said that it is the best candidate.

Kong Yingda could not help but feel embarrassed and open strife between Confucianism and Mohism. and veiled struggle, but I didnt expect Mo Dun to save the Confucian base camp in Shandong Province at this moment. But at the moment, if you drag it for a day, the form will be a day of crisis. Kong Yingda is still wise to put aside his opinions.