Because Chu Yan knew about it early, he had already accepted this matter, and his words were clear: "Yan'er told me that as long as her master, Mrs. Zhong, takes action, the epidemic can be controlled. Since there is no need to worry about this, what we have to do is not Think about how to control the epidemic, but how to provide disaster relief, and the two most important things are medicinal materials and food. Without enough medicinal materials and food, even if Hua Tuo is reborn, there is no way to turn things around."
The Seventh Prince agreed with Chu Yan's statement: "Chu Yan is right. The treasury is full at present, and it is more than enough to give out money to relieve disasters." Speaking of this, the Seventh Prince's voice suddenly changed: "It's just that the local government hasn't sent back the news yet. Empty talk, how can we convince father that this epidemic really exists?"
They knew Su Yan's background, but the emperor didn't.
Chu Yan also frowned, but Prince Yan waved his hands, confident: "You don't have to worry about this. Although Brother Huang is usually a little confused about family affairs, he will never make mistakes in such a big matter. Don't talk about it It really exists, even if it's just a shadow, he won't ignore it."
The Seventh Prince and Chu Yan looked at each other, nodded and said: "Let's take the initiative in this matter, let's make arrangements for disaster relief first."
Both Prince Yan and Chu Yan had no objection, the Seventh Prince took out two booklets from the hidden compartment at the side, opened them, and they were full of densely packed names.
"Disaster relief has always been the responsibility of the household department, and now more than half of the household department is our people. Except for some people who have been corrupted and profited, disaster relief has always been thankless. We need to think about who we send." Then, the Seventh Prince named a few people on the booklet: "These people are all newly recruited by me, and they are all young people who are rewarded with ambition. It is only appropriate to entrust this matter to them."
Chu Yan disagreed, and said bluntly: "My thoughts are different from your Highness's. I suggest that the people sent to the disaster relief this time should try to control them." As he said, Chu Yan drew a picture on the roster with his fingers. Circled, turned a page deliberately, and pointed to Uncle An Jing's name.
The people Chu Yan was referring to were old ministers who were on the opposite side of them, and the direction of the Seventh Prince was exactly the opposite.
The Seventh Prince immediately understood what Chu Yan meant. Every time there was a disaster, there would definitely be a group of officials who enriched themselves from it. This was a good opportunity to eliminate dissidents.
The Seventh Prince said: "Then it's better to neutralize it. Our people and the people you mentioned each choose half. After all, the main purpose of this time is disaster relief. If all the people who are sent out are self-pocketed, the people who suffer will ultimately be the common people." .”
In many cases, the difference between being famous and being ruined is just a thought.
The Seventh Prince cared about the common people, which made Chu Yan very agreeable and very happy.
In fact, Chu Yan had already thought of a solution to the corruption of officials, but since the seventh prince said so, he didn't say anything more.
Although the relationship between him and the Seventh Prince is more like a close friend now, they will eventually become a monarch and minister one day. Although the two of them seem to get along casually, there is a degree in it, and this "degree" Chu Yan must grasp well.
Prince Yan watched the Seventh Prince and Chu Yan approvingly, without interjecting a word.
Even though Lian Xin sent by Chu Yan did his best, he could not catch up with the emperor's holy car. When he arrived at Sheng'an Temple, the emperor had already gone in to listen to the abbot's lecture. The eunuch Mu Ruhai was guarding the door. Xin made a silent gesture. Lian Xin naturally didn't dare to disturb him, and stood outside the door waiting for the whole afternoon. After such a lot of tossing, it was already dark when the emperor came out of the meditation room.
After listening to the abbot's lecture, the emperor only felt a burst of clarity in his mind, and he couldn't get out of his body. As soon as he went out, the emperor saw the guards beside Chu Yan standing at the door.
After finally getting out of the emperor, Lian Xin immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, my son has something important to report to the Emperor."
"Yeah." The emperor nodded to show that he knew, and didn't ask Lian Xin any more. He just asked the queen and Princess Jinyang to get in the carriage and drive back to Beijing.
By the time the emperor and his party entered Beijing, it was already completely dark.
After discussing with the Seventh Prince, Chu Yan and the Seventh Prince went back to the palace to wait for the emperor. After waiting for the emperor to come back, Chu Yan simply went back to the Jinwu Guard to deal with his own affairs first.
As soon as Chu Yan had dinner, someone came to send a message: "My lord, the emperor has just returned to the palace and ordered you to go to the imperial study."
Chu Yan responded, and immediately put down the bowl and chopsticks and went to the imperial study. After an afternoon, Chu Yan no longer felt flustered at the beginning, and explained the matter to the emperor in an orderly manner.
After hearing what Chu Yan said, the emperor immediately looked at it squarely: "Is this news reliable?"
Plague is something like this, even if the emperor talks about it, his face will change.
Chu Yan's phoenix eyes sparkled: "I dare to guarantee my life. The news that the Le'an County Lord got is absolutely reliable. This matter is definitely not groundless."
In fact, Chu Yan wanted to pick Su Yan out, but he went to Uncle Anjing's mansion today. Anyone who is interested can find out about it. Instead of arousing suspicion, it is better for him to be honest.
"As you said, there is no need to delay this matter." Hearing Chu Yan's determination, the emperor said with a serious expression, "This kind of plague should not be delayed for a moment! If it is true that someone deliberately concealed this matter as you said, it would be true." Heart to death!"
Chu Yan said, "I believe that the most urgent task is to solve the epidemic first and send people to relieve the disaster."
The emperor nodded in agreement, and then asked: "Can you tell others about this?"
"Except for the emperor, I have never told anyone else about this matter." Chu Yan's expression didn't change at all when he told the lie.
The emperor pondered for a while, and said: "You have contributed a lot this time. You go back first, and the matter will be discussed at court tomorrow morning."
"This is the duty of the minister." Chu Yan took it lightly.
In fact, after hearing what the emperor said, Chu Yan felt a little disappointed. He thought that this matter should be resolved as soon as possible. One night is enough to change many things. But he couldn't help himself, and it was impossible to force the emperor to come up with a decision that night.
After Chu Yan left, the emperor immediately sent someone to call King Qin over.
Morning the next day.
When the emperor mentioned the plague, there was an uproar in the hall, and the originally quiet hall suddenly became a mess with your words and my words.
The emperor slapped the table angrily: "Silent! Do you think my Golden Palace is a vegetable market?"
All civil and military officials suddenly fell silent in unison.
The emperor glanced around at the people in the hall, seeing everyone's expressions in his eyes: "Hurry up and come up with a solution!"
Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, the news was too sudden, and no one could come up with a completely safe plan at this time.
University scholar Zheng suddenly stood up and asked his own question: "If it is true that according to Commander Chu's words, there was a plague in Wujin County, why didn't the court receive the report from the local government?"