Seeing Empress Zhangsun lowering her head in silence, Chu Qiu said in a bright voice,"
"The disaster is serious."
"If this is not handled well, the people will not be comforted, and it will lead to a civil revolt that will drag the entire Great Tang into an unprecedented abyss.”
Chu Qiu wasn't exaggerating.
Since ancient times, the direct reason for the change of dynasties was mostly because of famine caused by natural disasters. The imperial court did not deal with it properly, causing the hungry people to rise up and form a popular uprising.
If the imperial court was unable to control the rebellion, a country, even if it was as powerful as the Qin and Sui dynasties, would quickly collapse and perish.
The people are like water, and the country is like a boat.
Water can carry a boat, and water can capsize a boat.
This was the truth.
Chu Qiu continued,"
"As for borrowing money and grain from the Five Families and Seven Wangs, this is also a great test for the Imperial Court.”
After hearing Chu Qiu's words.
Empress Zhangsun immediately looked extremely nervous and anxious.
She took a deep breath.
She looked at Chu Qiu nervously and asked,"Chu Qing, do you have a better idea?"”
Based on Chu Qiu's performance when he received the Tibetan envoy last time…
Empress Zhangsun subconsciously felt that Chu Qiu had a way.
Chu Qiu said slowly,"
"I will do my best to resolve this matter. However, there is one thing that requires the Empress's cooperation!”
Empress Zhangsun hurriedly said,"
"What does Chu Qing need this prince to help with? Just say it!"
Chu Qiu said,"
"In the future, if it is not a major decision, can Your Majesty temporarily not report to His Majesty what I do?”
"Once Your Majesty gets involved, not only will I not feel that I am being helped, but I will also feel that my hands and feet are tied, and I will not be able to do many things.”
Empress Zhangsun's brows were tightly knitted as if she was thinking.
She was silent for a while before saying,
"As long as what Minister Chu does is to benefit the people and the Great Tang, I can agree to your request. But…"
Empress Zhangsun paused and said,"
"His Majesty is overly suspicious. Even BenGong, he may not have 100% trust.”
"Chu Qing should know that I am not the only source of information for His Majesty.”
"Even if I don't tell His Majesty about Chu Qing's whereabouts, His Majesty will probably…"
Chu Qiu hurriedly said,"
"This lowly subject naturally understands this point.”
"Since the Empress has already agreed, this lowly official is extremely grateful.”
Finally, Chu Qiu said,"
"In order to better understand the situation of the disaster, this humble subject is preparing to go on a private visit during this period of time. Empress, can…"
Empress Zhangsun immediately understood the other party's meaning and hurriedly said,"
"BenGong promises you."
Chu Qiu smiled and bowed to Empress Zhangsun.
Looking at Chu Qiu's departing figure, Empress Zhangsun's emotions were extremely complicated.
Empress Zhangsun's mind kept replaying the day when Chu Qiu flew up from the dragon throne and ran towards the giant beast alone…
"Chu Qiu, don't go over…"
She recalled how she had called out to him that day.
Thinking of the chaotic scene that day…
She couldn't tell what kind of feelings she had for him.
She could not understand why she was so worried about his comfort at that moment.
Shadow?
Li Shi Min's projection on him?
I'm actually worried about His Majesty?
He held the giant beast's horn with one hand and made it kneel on the ground…
She felt admiration and respect for this person from the bottom of her heart.
Just like that day.
It was not only the tall ferocious beast that was tamed.
And her little heart.
Just now, Chu Qiu had asked him not to report his whereabouts to the Emperor.
She had no reason to agree to such a thing.
This was not a request that a servant or a substitute should make.
However…
Empress Zhangsun felt that she simply did not have the strength to resist him.
She suddenly felt that this person…
It was as if he had completely changed from the person he had known for many years.
She seemed to have fallen for him.
It was as if she could no longer see through him…
……
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