The palace hall was silent.
All the officials wore solemn expressions and frowned.
Heavy rain had fallen in the Jiangnan provinces, and three river banks had collapsed, flooding the people in the towns. If they did not deal with it early, they were afraid that the banks would burst. By then, it would be too late to make up for it.
Li Shi Min rubbed his head and said slowly,"Jiangnan Road is flooded. Suzhou Governor Qin Chuan has already ordered people to evacuate the people and save the river bank. However, there is a lack of supplies.”
"Your Majesty, I suggest that we immediately transfer the resources from the various provinces to Jiangnan to solve the livelihood problem of the people!”
Du Ruhui: " After the flood, there will be many plagues. I suggest that we immediately send the imperial physicians to Jiangnan to prevent this from happening!”
Wei Zheng said," With a disaster in front of us, it's inevitable that someone will steal our supplies. I suggest that we send someone to investigate in secret to prevent the disaster from affecting the rescue of the people!”
……
Facing everyone's suggestion, Li Shi Min nodded his head and looked at the Minister of Revenue, Dai Zhou.
Dai Zhou stepped forward." Your Majesty, after I received the news, I ordered people to quickly transfer resources from the national treasury and transport them to all parts of Jiangnan. However, Your Majesty, the war with the Turks a few days ago has left little grain and silver in the national treasury.”
"Can we ask the rich gentry in the city to donate money to solve this problem?"”
Dai Zhou shook his head." At such a time, there are many people who are making a fortune from the national disaster. As long as these people don't wait for an opportunity to stock up grain and raise prices, I will thank the heavens. How difficult is it to get them to donate?”
"If that's the case, I'm willing to take the lead in raising donations."”
Everyone looked over. Li Tai continued,""Even if we have to tighten our clothes and shrink our food, we cannot let the people of the Great Tang go hungry. Your son will donate ten thousand taels of silver to help the Qin Provincial Governor solve the flood problem!”
As soon as Li Tai spoke, the ministers under him also spoke up.
"This subject is willing to donate one thousand silver to help the Qin Provincial Governor resolve the flood!”
"This subject is willing to donate five hundred taels of silver to support Governor Qin.”
"I am willing…"
It sounded nice, but who would do such a thing?
Li Chengqian silently raised his middle finger. Wasn't this moral kidnapping?
Many ministers frowned and looked over.
Although there was nothing wrong with Li Tai's decision at this time, it still affected them and made them unhappy.
You can do it yourself. Why do you have to drag us down and act tough with you?
Wei Zheng replied," Your Majesty, I don't have much silver. I do have a few jars of royal wine that Your Majesty has given me. I'm willing to use them to finance the Governor of Qin."”
Everyone was speechless.
Li Shi Min was speechless. He shook his head and said,""This is my personal wish. I will not force you.”
Those who had not donated felt better, but since Li Tai was in front of them, how could they sit idly by?
It was just that the donation was a little less.
Wei Zheng: " Your Majesty, the storm has suddenly arrived. Although the Qin Provincial Governor is overseeing the situation, I'm afraid that I won't be able to control the situation in time and will not be able to convince the masses. I should send a prince to oversee the situation.”
The prince's presence was to show the court's attitude and to urge the local officials not to slack off.
This was a very common method, and it had been used in the past dynasties.
Hmm?
Old Wei, what are you doing?
Li Chengqian, who was taking a nap with his eyes closed, immediately felt a trace of hostility when he heard Wei Zheng's words.
Li Tai, who had been waiting for a long time, stepped forward again."Father, I have been in Chang 'an for a long time and have never shared your worries. I am willing to go to Jiangnan to solve the flood!”
Everyone cast sidelong glances. For such a major event, the Crown Prince should be the one to go.
Why did the King of Wei interfere?
"I agree."
" The King of Wei cares about the people of Jiangnan. It's a blessing for the Great Tang…"
"Bullshit!"
Li Gang strode forward and coldly glanced at Li Tai and the ministers who supported him." The flood is a top priority, and the prince represents the importance the court places on the flood. It is only right to send the crown prince!”
？？？
Grand Preceptor, don't make a scene!
Li Chengqian was shocked, and his entire person sobered up a little.
Li Tai is going to suffer, so why did you drag me out?
"What the Grand Preceptor says makes sense."”
"We agree."
"The King of Wei…"
"Silence!"
Seeing that everyone was arguing over the candidate, Li Shiming shouted coldly, and everyone fell silent.
Li Shi Min's gaze swept past Li Chengqian's position. Seeing Li Chengqian's shocked expression, he couldn't help but sneer in his heart.
I like to make great achievements, but the small Turks are not worth mentioning?
Then let me see how you will resolve this matter with such a big tone!
"Grand Preceptor's words make sense!"
"Recently, the Crown Prince has been indulging himself in debauchery and always thinks that he is living in a peaceful and prosperous world without any fighting spirit.”
You want me to do it?
Are you messing with me?
Isn't my Crown Prince Residence good?
Is Yang Mo tired of it, or is he tired of playing in the Pavilion of Fragrance?
Do you think I'm the Great Yu?
"Father!"
Li Chengqian was no longer sleepy. He strode out and said with a serious expression,"I think Fourth Brother is more suitable.”
Everyone: "???"
Li Tai was dumbfounded. There was such a good thing?
Li Gang was so shocked that his beard trembled. He had the illusion that he had been stabbed in the back.
Following that…
Li Gang was puzzled. What was the crown prince trying to do?
"You don't want to?" Li Shi Min raised his eyebrows.”
Li Chengqian: " Imperial Father, your son knows his own capabilities. Such a heavy responsibility, it's better to leave it to Fourth Brother. I believe that he will definitely not have any problems."”
"Putting everything else aside, with his physique, he will definitely block the breach immediately.”
Puff.
Cough cough!
Everyone was instantly amused by Li Chengqian. Then, they suppressed their laughter and looked away with a serious expression, completely ignoring Li Tai's red face.
"As the Crown Prince, you are duty-bound to face the flood in Jiangnan!" Li Shi Min said in a deep voice.”
Li Chengqian rubbed his cheeks." Can I not go?”
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