Eunuch Liu was the closest person to Li Shiming, so even some of the officials in the court should treat him with courtesy. However, Eunuch Liu was only a eunuch.
He only needed to act according to Li Shiming's expression, and coincidentally, Li Shiming was very optimistic about Xiao Rui.
Even Li Shiming's favorite daughter was related to Xiao Rui.
Under these circumstances, Eunuch Liu, who usually kept people at a distance, smiled and said to Xiao Rui,"Xiao Yuqian, it's your first day as an official. His Majesty asked me to tell you to be careful and not make any mistakes.”
Xiao Rui nodded upon hearing this. Although he was a historian, he was still the Imperial Historian. In the entire Taishi Manor, there was only one position that allowed him to be in such close contact with Li Shiming.
The rest of them were all in the Taishi Mansion compiling the history books of the past dynasties. Some of them had never even seen Li Shimin in their entire lives.
Xiao Rui thought about it and straightened his official robe. He followed Eunuch Liu to the side hall. Seeing Li Shimin who had already changed into his dragon robe, he also stepped forward and bowed."Greetings, Your Majesty."
Li Shi Min sized up Xiao Rui, but he didn't say anything. There was an invisible aura circulating around his body.
Eunuch Liu had already walked out. His sharp voice resounded throughout the entire court."Your Majesty has arrived."
"Welcome, Your Majesty."”
Xiao Rui was brought behind a screen by the eunuch and looked down at the entire court. Li Shiming was just a few steps away from him. Li Shiming waved his hand and said,"No need for formalities."
When Xiao Rui heard this, he sat up straight and began to record with a brush in his hand.
" The first year of Zhenguan, April Yimao…"
Xiao Rui had barely written eight words with the brush in his hand when the historian system in his mind began to search for information about the Great Tang.
If someone were to observe Xiao Rui behind the screen at this moment.
Countless numbers flashed in Xiao Rui's eyes, and he quickly wrote them down on the paper.
"In the first year of Zhenguan, in the fourth month, there was a famine in Guanzhong. Even now, there are people who have changed their food. The roots of the vegetation have been plundered, like a plague of locusts.”
"But it's like a drop in the bucket, floating on the surface of the water and starving like a mountain.”
“…………”
Xiao Rui put down the brush in his hand and looked at the historical facts recorded on the Xuan paper. As if he was multitasking, he listened attentively to the discussions of Li Shimin and the civil and military officials in the Imperial Court.
The discussion in the court was actually about the disaster victims.
Xiao Rui suddenly became interested, wanting to see if this was equivalent to the ability to foresee the future.
Li Shi Min held a memorial in his hand and said,""This is the memorial submitted by the governor of Guanzhong. After years of war, the number of refugees has increased day by day.”
"Now, there are even signs of collusion from all over the world, but you don't know anything.”
"I want to ask you, what do I need you for?”
"What use does the Great Tang have for you!"
Bang!
After Li Shi Min finished speaking, he threw out the memorial in his hand. It smashed on the ground of Taiji Palace with a loud sound. His face was so dark that it made people feel scared. Even Xiao Rui, who was behind the screen, could feel some killing intent.
The cicadas in winter were startled.
Li Shi Min had never been a soft-hearted person, and there had been many instances of refugees erupting in the past dynasties, especially after the saying that kings and generals would rather have guts.
This kind of thing was becoming more and more frequent.
Li Shi Min was determined to be a benevolent ruler, but it had only been less than a year since he ascended the throne, and the first problem in front of him was already so difficult. If he didn't handle it well, he might even be divided into different factions.
The Eastern Turks wouldn't let this opportunity slip by. They would definitely attack, even crossing the Wei River and approaching Chang 'an. This was the last thing he wanted to see.
Li Shi Min's voice echoed in Taiji Palace.
The officials lowered their heads like ostriches, afraid that Li Shimin would notice them.
At this moment, Xiao Yu walked out solemnly with a jade board in his hand. As a subject, he should share the burden of the monarch. He took out a memorial from his sleeve and presented it to him."Your Majesty, this is the information on the circulation of grain for disaster relief that I, together with the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Revenue, have compiled.”
"The gathering of disaster victims from all over the world is all in there.”
After Xiao Yu finished speaking, Li Shiming's eyes lit up and he immediately said,"Hurry up and present it."
Eunuch Liu heard the order and quickly ran over to take the memorial.
Li Shi Min opened the memorial and looked at the records and analysis. There was no mention of the Five Families and Seven Wangs, but the entire memorial was full of interference from the Five Families and Seven Wangs.
The disaster victims were all driven away from the areas under the jurisdiction of the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs.
However, the amount of food for disaster relief was several times more than other places, but Li Shimin was being severely restricted. The disaster victims had not been dealt with, and the Turks were ready to attack.
Then the entire Great Tang would be torn apart.
Li Shimin looked at Xiao Yu and said," Xiao Yu, I'll take a good look at this memorial. But now, you can offer a good plan to solve the disaster. This matter cannot be delayed any longer."”
Xiao Yu stood there and thought for a long time before slowly saying,"Your Majesty, this minister's plan is to treat the symptoms but not the root cause. Sending imperial censors to use the grain money will ultimately be better.”
"However, I'm afraid that there aren't many reserves in various places now. It's likely that there will be situations where there is money but no food.”
Li Shi Min sat there and tapped his fingers on the memorial."Since that's the case, I'll leave this matter to you to handle. Send an imperial envoy with my orders. Anyone who dares to take bribes and bend the law will be killed first before reporting.”
Li Shi Min looked at the crowd and didn't say anything else.
Zhangsun Wuji walked out and said,"Your Majesty, the disaster victims are no longer involved in the disaster victims 'affairs. The disaster victims seek food and not power. In my opinion, corrupt officials are like termites, although they are small.”
"But a thousand mile dike will destroy an ant nest, we have to kill a batch.”
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