"Wumi, Jinling and the others don't understand this truth. They think about it all day long, to uphold justice and help the country. Heh, let me tell you, what skills do they have? The king wants to build a palace, and they just go to the palace. A few memorials, do you really dare to risk your life to stop it? If you really dared, it would have been done long ago! It will only target us. Drive us away, they are in power, what can they do? Same... It's all the same."
Abel slowly sat back at the table, blew on the tea in the cup, and took a sip before his dry lips.
Bai Huang put down the file and said:
"Then where did the money go? It's not clear what's recorded in the dossier. Did the 80,000 gold coins fly away?"
Tamrose said lightly:
"The 80,000 gold coins, we divided a total of 5,000. For the rest, ask everyone in the court."
Abel went on to say:
"We are also making up for the shortfall... This year, the salaries of the officials in the DPRK and China have been reduced by two to three months. The end of the year is approaching, so we can't let them spend the New Year hungry... To tell you the truth, the 80,000 At least 10,000 gold coins flowed into the Tiance Mansion, so don't think that Wumi and Jin Ling are good people."
Bai Huang swept down the file on the table and asked loudly:
"Salary? Are you people still short of salary?! Which of you is not fat and oily, and you insist on using this money to pay your salary? You want to celebrate the New Year, and those people outside don't want to celebrate the New Year? Die when 300,000 people die? In the end, human life is not as important as your Chinese New Year?!"
Tamrose pressed his hand down and said:
"Miss Bai Huang, don't get excited. You can't just look at the surface of everything. Do you think 80,000 gold coins are enough for these people to settle down? Not enough. This money is only used for disaster relief, and the follow-up investment may be even greater. They have fields to cultivate and houses to live in, so that they can eat and clothe themselves, let alone 80,000 gold coins, 800,000 is not enough!"
The official who brought the file just now said:
"That's right. Ms. Baihuang might as well think about it. What do you need to buy for each person's daily food, winter clothes, firewood, housing, and fields? Besides, even if we find a field for them, we will plow in spring and plant in summer, and harvest in autumn and store in winter." , They will not be able to eat the food they grow at least in the autumn of the next year. How can they live before that, where can we find so much food and feed so many people?"
Abel said with a dazed look:
"We can't save them all, and we can't save them all. We can't save so many... Some of them have to die, and the rest can live."
"How much to die? How much to live?"
Bai Huang asked.
Abel closed his eyes and replied:
"Half and half."
Bai Huang slapped the table and stood up, saying loudly:
"One hundred and fifty thousand people! Are you taking it so seriously?"
Abile sighed and replied:
"It's not just what we mean. Didn't Miss Baihuang find out? After you revealed this matter, not only did no one agree, everyone was covering up for His Majesty the King. They all wanted to delay, because there was nothing they could do! One day, the pressure of disaster relief will be less, and after this year is over, a group of people will die first, and the rest will be rescued."
Bai Huang bit her lip, trembling constantly, unable to speak a word.
I looked at the file on the floor, yawned with lowered eyelids, and didn't interrupt. After the air calmed down, Tamrose said:
"I hope Ms. Bai Huang will think about this point. Besides, is brother Lide free now? There are some precious medicinal materials in the house, which are very effective for sword wounds. Why don't I take you to have a look?"
Then I looked up at him, smiled and said:
"Then please take me there."
I stood up on my knees, and Tamrose led me out, but instead of looking for any medicinal herbs, I went to a remote place in the garden.
There were several finely carved stone chairs in front of the stone table, Tamrose picked a chair and sat down, said with a smile:
"Finally, I have a chance to be alone with Brother Lide. Come here, serve tea, serve good tea! It can be regarded as far away from such a depressing atmosphere. Brother Lide, to be honest, we mainly invite you tonight. Secondly, just It's Miss Baihuang."
I sat across from him and pretended to be interested and asked:
"Oh? Why is that?"
Tamrose said:
"I heard that the relationship between Brother Lide and Lord Yunyang is a bit stiff. This year, Lord Yunyang took the initiative to sever the father-son relationship with you. When this matter spread to the court, we were also very angry and felt worthless for you. What Lord Yunyang did It's really too much, throughout the ages, how can father and son turn against each other to such an extent."
I took a sip of tea and said:
"so what?"
Tamrose continued:
"That's right. With all due respect, brother Lide's current situation is really worrying. Internally, he offended the lord of Yunyang, as well as the current son of Yunyang, Liyi. Externally, he has a bad relationship with His Majesty the King. I heard there are still Several territories don't like you. Difficult, this situation is too difficult... "
I tapped the table lightly with my fingers, pretending to be listening carefully, and asked:
"Then what do you think I should do?"
Tamrose said:
"In my opinion, this situation is not unsolvable. I know that brother Lide is young and energetic, and he is definitely unwilling to compromise and make peace with Lord Yunyang. Then you should think more about yourself and find some allies in the DPRK to be reliable. If you can win the support of the royal family, Lord Yunyang has a good relationship with the royal family, as long as the royal family is on your side, Lord Yunyang will not make things difficult for you."
I leaned forward and said:
"But now the king treats me equally badly. How can I win the support of the royal family?"
Tamrose twirled the teacup gently with two fingers, and said:
"That depends on whether brother Lide is willing to help us with this."
I drank the tea from my cup and said:
"In the past few days since I came to the capital, I have been in trouble several times, so what can I do to help you?"
Tamrose laughed and said:
"That's because Wumi and his fellows are too disrespectful. They pushed you to the front, but they hid behind. Otherwise, it would not be easy for them to protect you as a gentleman in white and a general in Tiance's house. From this point of view It can be seen who is the most suitable friend for you. Brother Li De, although I have a saying that is not very pleasant, I still have to say it-in this world, the friendship between gentlemen is like water, and the friendship between villains is sweet. This Li, much better than water."
Tamrose took a sip of tea and said solemnly:
"We don't want much, as long as you hint to His Majesty the king that Umi asked you to do the previous things, and leave the rest to us. Baihuang's compensation measures have already been shown to her." Alright, let’s talk about your side next. Life in Yuxi City is not easy. On our side, we have collected 10,000 gold coins. The Spring Festival is approaching, so we should treat it as a red envelope for the younger generation. Besides, If you agree, we can guarantee that your brother who is always making trouble, Li Yi...he can't go back to Yunyang. Don't worry, the matter will not be blamed on you. Lord Yunyang will not look for you again Trouble. How about Lide, think about it?"