Yun County.
The men and horses with the remaining supplies stayed in place to rest for the time being. Master Fang took a pot of water and walked to the other side.
The closer you get to Subei, the more you can feel the heat and drought. Yun County is close to Subei, and it has also been affected by the drought. With heat.
Not far from the disaster relief team, a group of men in uniform and tight-fitting uniforms were hiding in the dark. Each of them wore a black mask with a strange pattern on their face, which tightly covered the upper half of their face.
It is the sudden appearance of these people that they will not suffer heavy losses.
Before the incident, even Fang Jun didn't know that such a team was still following them.
Mr. Fang expected that this trip would not be smooth sailing, but he did not expect those people to be so courageous, and the people they sent could just suppress them. Mr. Fang couldn't imagine what would happen to them now if His Majesty hadn't left behind situation.
While walking, Mr. Fang recalled what happened at that time.
The incident happened in the middle of the night. Except for the night watchman, everyone else fell into a deep sleep. Mr. Fang was awakened by the sound of weapons colliding. His subordinates heard the sound and rushed over to protect him tightly.
Those people had a clear purpose, it was for relief supplies, so they didn't use fire. Amidst the sound of fighting, their side gradually lost and fell into a disadvantage.
Seeing that another cart of supplies had been robbed, Mr. Fang snatched his subordinate's knife, and slashed at the thief recklessly.
He was hit, and he was exposed to the enemy's eyes. A cold light flashed behind him, and it was too late to dodge.
Fang Jun is not afraid of death, he only hates that he failed to complete His Majesty's task this time, and failed to deliver the relief supplies to Subei safely...
The sharp blade approached, and at the last moment, there was a "crash", the long sword was thrown away, and fell to the ground with a "bang", followed by the sound of a sharp weapon piercing into the flesh.
Master Fang wiped the blood that was spattered on his face, only to realize that a group of men in black uniforms had arrived at the vacancy of the soldiers and started fighting with the enemy.
In the dark night, these men in black are like ghosts, wandering on the battlefield, taking the lives of the enemies.
The situation reversed instantly.
"Drink your saliva, everyone." Master Fang walked to the front of this team, and did not approach rashly.
After repelling the thieves, these people stayed and protected them in secret. Later, they were attacked several times. With these people, they did not cause any losses. On the contrary, the other party lost a lot of people here.
Mr. Fang could smell the smell of blood, and he couldn't help but handed the water bottle to the leader: "Are you injured? I brought some emergency medicine. Wait for me for a while, and I'll bring it for you."
"No need." The voice of the men in black was as cold as the masks on their faces.
"This is the medicine I asked for from the Imperial Physician Gu of the Imperial Hospital before I came here. You know the Imperial Physician Gu, the imperial physician who specializes in recuperating the body of your lord, has very good medical skills. I thought that it would not be peaceful when I came out this time, so I begged for it. I bought some emergency medicine, no, it just works." Master Fang can feel that the young man in front of him is not too old, and the other party saved his life, so he has a good impression of him.
"..." Hearing a certain name, the man in black swallowed the words of rejection.
"I know that you protect us by following orders, but you also have to protect yourself. If you are injured, how can you protect us? The same goes for the people you brought. If you need anything, just speak up." Master Fang couldn't help rambling.
The young man laughed softly: "Do the people in the court know that Mr. Fang is so meticulous about everything?"
"I want them to know what to do," Master Fang waved his hand, "I'll get you the medicine, just wait a while."
Mr. Fang came back with the medicine. There were several kinds of medicine bottles, large and small. At first glance, it was the style of Imperial Physician Gu. When he saw the young man took the medicine and stuffed it into his arms, Mr. Fang showed satisfaction: "You can't help but treat your body as your own body." Just remember to take your medicine properly."
"Thank you Master Fang for donating the medicine." The man in black cupped his hands.
"No, I should thank you for saving your life first," Mr. Fang stopped him, and said with a serious expression, "I'm afraid the next part of the road will not be easy, so I will trouble you."
Master Fang went back after speaking. He is the main person in charge of the disaster relief, and there are still many things to do.
After resting, Mr. Fang led people to count the supplies, wrote down the loss and surplus in a note, and sent it back to the court, and he led the people to continue northward.
Their mission has only just begun.
After receiving the note from Subei, Shang Junlin immediately summoned the Prime Minister and the Minister of the Household Department to discuss the next plan.
Subei is very involved, and it is also a solid barrier for Dahuan in the north, so no accident can happen no matter what.
"Physician Gu seems to have something on his mind, did something happen?" After checking the pulse, Shen Yu asked, seeing that Physician Gu was distracted.
"It's Chen's younger brother. He said he has something to go out for a few days. It's been more than ten days, and there is no news at all." Imperial Physician Gu didn't have any friends who could say these things, and was really worried in his heart, so he couldn't help speaking out.
"Gu Huai?"
"Yes, Xiao Huai is so old, and she hasn't been separated from me for so long, and I don't know where she went, and whether she will be in danger." Doctor Gu frowned slightly.
"Doctor Gu, don't worry, Gu Huai will be fine."
"Thank you, Mr. Gui, for your comfort."
At night, Shen Yu nestled in Shang Junlin's arms and asked about Gu Huai.
"Does Your Majesty know where Gu Huai has gone?"
"Why did Ayu suddenly ask him?" Shang Junlin pinched his gloomy face, "Did anyone tell you anything?"
Shen Yu: "It's Imperial Physician Gu, who was worried about my younger brother and talked to me a few more words."
Shang Junlin: "Ah Yu, do you still remember what I said earlier that I sent someone to follow Fang Jun and the others secretly?"
Sullen: "Your Majesty is saying that it was Gu Huai who secretly followed Master Fang to Subei?"
Shang Junlin nodded: "Yes."
Sullen: "How could Your Majesty think of sending him there?"
Shang Junlin: "Firstly, no one in the court knew about Gu Huai, so he was sent to avoid people's eyes and ears. Second, I think he is a general, and I want to give him a chance to make meritorious deeds."
The way for Dahuan to enter the court as an official is fixed, and only the military officer has room for maneuver, but now Dahuan is in peace and the people are safe, and there is no war, which means that this road is also blocked. Can be honest and follow the rules.
"I can't always go on a personal expedition, and Dahuan should be a group of qualified generals." Shang Junlin lifted a strand of gloomy hair and wrapped it between his fingers.
After the misfortune of the first emperor, the interior of Dahuan can be said to be devastated. Even if the civil officials are fine, it is no exaggeration for the generals to say that there is no successor.
When the first emperor was in power, capable generals were relegated or even killed for various reasons, and those who went up were all idiots. If not for this, Da Huan would not have lost so many battles and lost so many lands.
"Does Your Majesty want to vindicate those generals?" Shen Yu turned over and lay on Shang Junlin's body.
"It's not just those generals who need to be rehabilitated. Many ministers who devoted themselves to serving the country were also sacrificed innocently. I want to clear their stigma."
While speaking, Shang Junlin kept staring at Shen Yu's eyes, and Shen Yu couldn't help blinking, then lowered his head and rubbed his cheek: "Your Majesty can definitely do it."
Shang Junlin stretched out his arms to wrap around his gloomy waist, his eyes were as black as thick ink that could not be seen through.
If being a Mingjun is what Ayu wants, he is willing to become the most qualified emperor in Ayu's mind, as long as Ayu will stay by his side forever.
The disaster relief matters were arranged in an orderly manner. As for the gang of thieves, Shang Junlin also handed them over to a general in the north, and he was bound to arrest them.
But in the matter of disaster relief, there are still difficulties.
Some of the supplies were taken away, and although the imperial court kept spares, it was not enough.
Subei is too big, including the entire Subei Army. The consumption is astonishing, and the drought does not know when it will end. If it takes too long, the court cannot afford it.
After Hubu Shangshu peeled off the second batch of supplies, he calculated the remaining amount and had to look for Shang Junlin with a bitter face.
At that time, Shang Junlin was discussing alcohol with Shen Yu in Yuzhang Palace.
After more than a month of trying, Shen Yue finally succeeded in making the first bottle of medical alcohol, and she immediately sent the alcohol to Yuzhang Palace.
Eunuch Meng walked in from the outside: "Your Majesty, Mr. Minister of the Household Department, please see me."
"It's probably for disaster relief supplies, Your Majesty, can I join you?" Shen Yu had some thoughts in his mind about this matter.
"Then Ayu will accompany me to the imperial study."
So, when the Hubu Shangshu arrived at the imperial study, he saw Shen Yu and Shang Junlin.
"I have seen Your Majesty, Your Majesty." Although he did not understand why Your Majesty was here, Hubu Shangshu still respectfully saluted.
"Your Majesty, I have something important to announce."
"Ready to play."
"Your Majesty, I am sorry to say that the national treasury is not enough to support the disaster in Subei for a long time. If there is no other way, it can only last for a month at most, but your majesty also knows that droughts are often followed by locust plagues, plagues, etc. In one month, I am afraid… "
There is another very serious problem. After autumn and before winter, the nomads in the north will go south to loot all the places that can be robbed. If Subei is still affected by the disaster, Dahuan will be in danger.
"Do you have a plan?" Shang Junlin certainly knew the seriousness of the problem.
"I think of two ways, one is to re-levy the people's tax, and the other is to re-levy the commercial tax. Both of these two methods can solve the urgent need." The Minister of the Household Department said in a deep voice.
Shang Junlin frowned. The Dahuan tax is collected at the end of the year. If it is collected now, many people may not be able to pay it. Moreover, these two methods will take a certain amount of time to complete. From the locality to the capital and then to Subei, it will take too long. If there are too many, the manpower and material resources will not be less.
"I also know that this method is inappropriate, but..." There is no other way for the time being.
"Your Majesty, I have a solution. Change the re-levy of the people's tax and the re-levy of the business tax into voluntary donations. To the common people, we can give as much as we can, and we can't affect their normal life for disaster relief. For the wealthy gentry or nobles or clans, we can pay according to The materials they donate will be given certain rewards. This method focuses on rewards, and rich people have a mentality of comparison, wouldn’t it be better to let them donate voluntarily than to forcibly expropriate?”
Hubu Shangshu is a smart person, and he can figure out the difference between the two at once. If it is changed to voluntary donation, there will be no complaints, and it will also give the donor a sense of honor.
He cupped his hands and bowed to Shen Yu: "Your Majesty is a great talent!"
"My lord, you don't need to be too polite. How to operate it needs to be carefully arranged by your lord. There are also vassal princes from all over the country. Subei is in trouble. As members of the royal family, they should contribute to the country."
After hearing Shen Yu's words, Hubu Shangshu couldn't help but look at him more, and cupped his hands and said: "I will do my best!"
The author has something to say: Hubu Shangshu: The king of the feudal clan and the wool of the family, when it comes to this, I am very excited