strictlysupreme Chapter 152 A Mere Natural Disaster, But Mere
Chapter 152 A Mere Natural Disaster, But Mere
The deaths of Xiong Xin, Chen Sheng and others did not cause any waves.
The only function is to deter those clan gentry with ulterior motives.
The disaster situation in Changsha County is much more serious than that in Lujiang County.
After Feng Quji arrived in Changsha County, he promulgated the corresponding laws immediately.
During the critical period, it is forbidden to hoard food and drive up prices without authorization, and offenders will be killed directly.
Later, like Lujiang County, monuments of merit and virtue were also erected in various cities of Changsha County.
Under tremendous pressure, the local clan gentry had to hand over the grain.
The disaster has finally been alleviated.
At the same time, merchants from all over the country donated money, food, daily necessities, etc.
They were transported by Jin Yiwei one after another, and then distributed to the common people.
Wang Li led a hundred thousand recruits to clear roads and build temporary residences day and night.
The people of the two counties, who were already desperate, saw hope after being rescued.
I am even more grateful to Brother Zheng and Ying Yu.
It's just that the disaster this time is more serious than imagined.
These are not enough!
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In Xianyang City, Brother Zheng looked at the memorial in his hand with complicated emotions.
The businessman who was originally despised by them actually volunteered to donate 1000 million yuan during this flood, and the food was as high as 200 million shi.
Since ancient times, people's perception of merchants has always valued profit over righteousness.
But no one thought that when the people were in danger, they could contribute such a huge force.
You know, all these money and food are donated free of charge.
Compared with these merchants, the clan gentry was nothing.
"I didn't expect the merchants of my Daqin to be so righteous. Such merchants can be called benevolent merchants!"
"Your Majesty, I suggest a heavy reward!"
"Meng Shangqing is right, such a righteous deed should indeed be rewarded!"
Everyone nodded one after another, and their views on merchants have changed a lot.
At the same time, I also saw the power of these merchants.
The materials and food donated by these merchants are no less than those of the clan gentry.
This is a force not to be underestimated.
The most important thing is that this power can be easily controlled by the court.
In this regard, Brother Zheng certainly will not be stingy with rewards.
"Your Majesty, in addition, at the call of the crown prince, the counties around Xianyang, and the people of Hanzhong County also donated nearly 50 shi of grain!"
Nesten opened his mouth tremblingly, reporting a news that shocked the government and the public.
At this time, all the officials in Qilin Palace were stunned.
No one thought that the people would donate food.
The people of Daqin were not rich at all, so they donated 50 shi of grain, and it is estimated that they will have to shrink their clothes and eat less in the second half of the year.
"I am ashamed of the people!"
After a moment of silence, Brother Zheng sighed with red eyes.
"Your Majesty, this is a great joy."
"Such popular support has never been seen before. This is enough to show what a wise king His Majesty is in the hearts of the people."
No one expected that a flood could actually condense the hearts of the people in Daqin like never before.
"Hmph, instead of talking about these nice things, let's talk about something practical!"
There are honest officials who speak satirically.
"What's practical? Could it be that I'm wrong, have you ever seen people from any dynasty or generation volunteer to donate food?"
"Your Majesty, I have some surplus food in my family, and I would like to donate a thousand shi of corn!"
When the voice sounded, all the officials immediately looked at Liu Ji in unison.
Because it was Liu Ji, the admonishing doctor, who said that he wanted to donate food just now!
The common people have donated food, how can officials like them escape?
Everyone understands this truth, but they keep silent.
Only Liu Ji did the opposite and offered to donate food.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to donate ten thousand shi of grain."
He stared weakly at Liu Ji, and then offered to donate food.
When all the officials saw this, they suddenly realized, so they spoke one after another.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to donate five thousand shi of grain."
"Your Majesty, I donate seven thousand."
Regardless of whether they were willing or unwilling, anyway, all the officials, big and small, in the Qilin Palace expressed their views.
And Ying Yu did something even better, letting Liu Mo record it on the spot.
"Your Majesty, the Meng family is willing to donate [-] shi of grain and [-] money!"
Meng Yi said a number expressionlessly.
Although the Meng family is one of the most powerful nobles in the Great Qin Dynasty, they have spent a lot of money when they put out one hundred thousand shi of grain and one hundred thousand yuan at once.
After Meng Yi made his statement, all eyes turned to Wang Jian.
"What are you looking at? Is this old man a petty person?"
"Your Majesty, the veteran donated 500 shi of grain and [-] million in money!"
Wang Jian said a number loudly, which caused an uproar among the crowd.
500 yuan!
We all know that their Wang family is rich, but they didn't expect to be so rich.
It seems that the Wang family made a lot of money following the prince.
"Okay, with all the ministers like you, why should I be unhappy, Great Qin?"
Brother Zheng shouted excitedly, no matter what the reason was.
It is a joyful thing for the courtiers to be able to actively donate food and money with such concerted efforts.
At the same time, the eyes looking at Ying Yu were also full of relief.
This kind of helping each other in times of trouble, taking the initiative to donate food and money was brought about by Ying Yu.
Although Ying Yu didn't donate money or food, but in terms of contribution, no one present could compare with him.
A natural disaster that was enough to hurt Daqin was easily solved by Ying Yu with all kinds of incredible means.
It even united the hearts of the people and united courtiers, nobles, merchants, and common people. .biqugé
This is incredible.
"Your Majesty, with so much food, I'm afraid it won't be possible to transport it to Changsha and Lujiang counties for a while!"
Meng Yi frowned slightly, and reminded.
"There is no need to worry about Meng Shangqing. The Royal Trading Company has built thousands of carriages during this period of time, and they are ready to go at any time."
"It's still His Royal Highness who thinks thoughtfully!"
Hearing this, Meng Yi saluted respectfully.
"Okay, everyone perform their duties. After the flood is stabilized, I will reward all the heroes!"
Brother Zheng was very excited at this moment.
When faced with such a big disaster before, he was always helpless and had a headache.
But now it is different.
At this moment, brother Zheng felt a kind of joy of victory.
In Brother Zheng's view, not only did the flood not cause any loss to Daqin.
It even made Daqin more united and stronger.
Daqin has conquered this flood.
From then on, no matter what kind of disaster, Da Qin could not be brought down, let alone the people of Qin.
They can only make the Qin people stronger and make the Great Qin more united.
A mere natural disaster, but mediocre.
Daqin can not only conquer the world, but also conquer the heavens.
At this time, Brother Zheng clenched his fists tightly, swelled to the point where there were no edges.
Even God wants to conquer!