The Great Grandson of the Tang Dynasty: The beginning of the slaughter of General Tiance's mans

When the eldest grandson Wugou entered the palace, Li Chengdao also wanted to give a reward, but the reward he gave was not gold, silver, jewelry, silk and satin, but an exquisitely framed sketch.

"My mother has given me many rewards, so I won't reward those vulgar things. I will give you this painting."

Li Chengdao smiled lightly, took the sketch from the eunuch behind him, and handed it to Changsun Wugou.

Changsun Wugou took the painting and was stunned for a moment after taking a look at it, because the person drawn in this sketch was exactly her.

Not only that, there is also a poem in the blank space of this painting.

"Qing Ping Diao——

Yun Xiang's clothes are so beautiful,

The spring breeze is blowing on the threshold of Revlon.

If not for Qunyu Mountain, see you,

We will meet under the moon at Yaotai..."

After seeing this Qingping tune, Changsun Wujia's pretty face immediately turned red. His beautiful eyes were full of autumn waves. He looked up at Li Chengdao with a questioning look in his eyes and said, "Your Majesty, this poem..."

"I heard that you liked my song Qingyu An, so I wrote a separate Qingping tune for you. Just like it."

Li Chengdao replied.

Changsun Wugu's heart trembled suddenly. Li Chengdao's peaceful tune was, in her opinion, better than any jewelry!

After carefully handing over this sketch, Changsun Wuji wiped away a tear from the corner of his eye without any trace, and his heart was filled with happiness.

……

The matter of admitting Sun Wugou into the palace finally came to an end, and Li Chengdao devoted his energy to handling state affairs.

And after more than a month, the drought also arrived.

As expected by Li Chengdao, a severe drought did occur in the Guanzhong area. Not to mention the extremely hot temperature, there was no rainfall for two months in a row, the rivers were cut off, and thousands of miles of deserted land. Most of the crops planted by the people died due to lack of water. In the fields, even the water level of the Yellow River has dropped to an all-time low!

This severe drought is a once-in-a-century drought!

If such a drought were to occur in any dynasty in history, it would definitely cause great turmoil to the country and trigger a great famine. Only then would the nightmare begin.

The great famine was beyond the control of local governments and counties. Once the victims began to flee, it would have an impact on all cities and counties. Just resettling the victims would keep the court busy.

At this time, if grain is transferred from other places for disaster relief, then businessmen and wealthy families will definitely give them a heavy blow and maliciously raise the price of grain.

During the famine, the victims exchanged their children for food, gnawed trees and ate soil. What was written down was just a few words, but behind it was dripping blood.

There are many dynasties in history that have perished due to great famine, which caused the people to revolt because they could no longer survive.

And this drought also proved how wise Li Chengdao's decision was!

Because Li Chengdao predicted the drought in advance and asked the Ministry of Household Affairs to invest nearly one million taels of silver in preparing for the drought, all places were prepared in advance.

The Ministry of Household Affairs completed the mobilization of grain as early as January, and now local prefectures and counties have more than 30% more grain reserves than before!

Not only that, the Ministry of Revenue also sent people in advance to purchase a large amount of grain in Jiangnan Road for storage. Once there is a shortage of food, it will be immediately mobilized to where it is needed to supplement it.

With so many preparations, even if a famine does occur, we will not be afraid at all!

……

Tai Chi Temple.

The drought situation is obviously urgent, but the faces of the officials in the DPRK and China are not very nervous, but very relaxed.

"What your Majesty said is indeed true. The clear water in the Yellow River is a sign of severe drought."

Yan Lide said with emotion, "Now the Guanzhong area is deserted for thousands of miles, all crops have died on the ground, and even several major rivers have stopped flowing. Such a severe drought is unprecedented."

The Minister of Hubu also nodded and said: "If Your Majesty had not had the foresight to order the Hubu to prepare for drought in advance, I am afraid that the people in Guanzhong would be in dire straits now. Your Majesty is wise!"

All the officials in the palace praised him one after another.

The compliment this time was indeed from the heart. If Li Chengdao hadn't insisted on adjusting grains to prepare for drought, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Hearing the compliments from the civil servants and generals in the palace, Li Chengdao did not feel complacent. He understood that although he had made adequate preparations, the people's lives were still difficult.

"How is the disaster relief work going now? Have any announcements been issued by various places? We must not cause panic among the people, and we must show the court's confidence."

Li Chengdao asked the Minister of Household Affairs.

The Ministry of Household Affairs is responsible for preparing for drought, and only the Ministry of Household Affairs has the ability to make overall arrangements.

The Minister of Household Affairs smiled confidently and said: "Your Majesty, please rest assured that all prefectures and counties have sufficient food and grass. As long as the official warehouses are opened and shown to the people, they will feel relieved. This time, I have made full preparations and will not let anyone starve!"

As the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, he knows how well prepared he has been, so he has the confidence to make this guarantee!

"Very good. After this drought is over, your household department should take the lead!"

Li Chengdao then showed a smile and said that the Ministry of Revenue had really put a lot of effort into adjusting grain and preparing for the drought.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The Minister of Household Affairs bowed and thanked him, and the officials of the Household Department were all beaming with joy.

After discussing the drought and making follow-up arrangements, Li Chengdao announced his resignation and returned to the imperial study.

"The drought has been cured, and I am finally relieved."

After returning to the imperial study, Li Chengdao took a bowl of iced mung bean soup from the palace maid and took a sip. Then he smiled at Changsun Wuji and others, and at the same time asked the palace maid to serve them mung bean soup to relieve the heat.

Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others thanked each other and drank it without being polite, because the weather has been too hot recently.

Only Jia Xu was holding the bowl without drinking, with a look of deep thought on his face.

"Wen He, what's wrong with you? This mung bean soup doesn't suit your taste?"

Li Chengdao smiled when he saw this.

Jia Xu hesitated for a moment, put down the bowl, then cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Jia Xu spoke, attracting everyone's attention.

Li Chengdao was also a little puzzled. Why didn't he report something to the court just now? But he still said: "Tell me what it is."

Jia Xu lowered his eyes and said in a deep voice: "There have been rumors circulating recently, saying that this severe drought is a disaster sent from heaven. It is because His Majesty is unworthy of the throne and forcibly ascended the throne, thus incurring punishment from God."

As soon as these words came out, the whole room fell silent. ..