"Wen Ruo, to be honest, I don't think Zhao Feng can handle this.”
Cao Cao thought for a long time before coming to a conclusion.
Since Lady Xun had come to ask for a judgment, he naturally could not falter. If he were to beat around the bush, he was afraid that others would look down on him even more.
In that case, it was better to say it directly. Even if it was wrong, it did not matter.
"Yes, I understand, but can you tell me why?”
Xun Yu was still very serious. Before this, he had tried his best to imagine how to plan the disaster relief. It should be known that these refugees were directly sent to Youzhou from the south.
With his family, he was mighty.
It would take at least a few months for them to migrate. This way, they wouldn't have enough time to harvest the entire autumn harvest in Youzhou. Zhao Feng would have to spend at least 100 million yuan to buy food.
But if that was the case, what about next year?
This was not a million refugees, but a million mouths to feed!
If they all went to Youzhou, they would give Zhao Feng a huge pressure.
"If it was before buying an official position, it might have been possible. However, you should know that Zhao Feng suppressed the rebellion of Zhang Chun, Zhang Ju, recruited soldiers, bought horses, and recruited Gongsun Zan. Just these…all of these will cost a lot of money.”
"And these people will definitely be like wolves and tigers when they head north to Youzhou.”
The meaning behind Cao Cao's words was very simple. It was nothing more than that Zhao Feng had no more money and could not donate to the disaster relief of a million people like before.
Where did he get so much money?
When Xun Yu heard this, he stood up and bowed deeply. With a calm expression, he said,""The royal court is about to fall into chaos. Please pray for your own good. After I return to my hometown, I will inform the elders of this matter.”
"Men!" Cao Cao sat upright with his hands on his thighs. He called for his servants and a warrior pushed open the door and entered.
"Big brother, what's the matter?"
Cao Cao raised his head and smiled at him." Zixiao, bring Xun Wenruo to the stable. Bring a ferghana horse and arrange a carriage outside the city gate. Give him 10 gold coins and a piece of cloth."”
"Oh, okay."
Outside the door was his brother Cao Ren, who had followed him for many years. He was Cao Cao's subordinate.
When he heard this, he was slightly stunned.
There was no other reason than that they were very poor…
Since these things had already been given out, he could only scrimp and save.
However, Big Brother was still very generous and straightforward. Or rather, he was planning to act tough…
It couldn't be helped. The price of gifts in Luoyang had been raised by that bastard from the Zhao family.
Now, you can just casually give some money. It's really not presentable.
How hateful.
When Xun Yu heard this, he was neither happy nor sad, as if he had heard something very ordinary.
However, after taking a few steps, he turned around and bowed deeply to Cao Cao. He smiled faintly and said,"Thank you for your generosity, sir. Wen Ruo did not come here to disturb you for this.”
Cao Cao waved his hand." I know. You and I hit it off. I know what you mean by just a few words. This is a gift from me to my brother."”
Xun Yu bowed slightly again and said,""However, your opinion today is at odds with Wen Ruo's…I believe that the Prefecture Overseer of the Zhao Clan might shock the world with a single brilliant feat.”
After saying that, he turned around and left with Cao Ren.
Cao Cao was left petrified in the wind.
When he was already out of sight, the corner of his mouth twitched and he muttered rather aggrievedly,"If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have sent you off! This…"
"Then why are you asking me? Go ask Yuan Shao!”
He had given so many things for nothing. Did Xun Yu also take money?
What did Zhao Feng do? A white body! No fame! Without a background, he was just rich!
He, he…
How hateful! He's actually richer than my father!
How did you judge? Was it just because he was rich?
They had money, but they couldn't manage so many refugees. So what if they managed to manage them?
This Xun Wenruo had probably stayed in the palace for too long and didn't really know about the world.
You people of the palace, you people of the aristocratic families, how would you know how much food the commoners need to survive? You can survive this year, but you will definitely suffer next year.
This Zhao Feng had been tricked by the nobles and eunuchs…
……
Not long after, Cao Ren came back with Xun Yu. He stepped into the room and immediately rushed to Cao Cao and asked sincerely,""Big brother, I heard that Zhao Feng…was ordered to provide disaster relief to the people? All the victims in the world went to Youzhou Province?”
"Isn't this over? We should be ready to take over Youzhou Province at any time!”
Cao Cao laughed coldly," What do you know? Both inside and outside are in chaos. We have our own plans. As for Zhao Feng, can't you tell?”
"What do you see?"
Cao Ren was stunned. Should I be able to tell?
Cao Cao smiled confidently." Zhao Feng is actually making way for Liu Yu. He has governed Youzhou this year and spent all his money on disaster relief. He doesn't have the spare energy to plunder the people anymore.”
"Next year, it will definitely be difficult to continue. The so-called Zhao family business will also collapse. In the end, the one who will benefit will be Liu Yu, who was originally supposed to be the Prefecture Overseer of Youzhou.”
"These officials are clearing the obstacles for Liu Yu. At the same time, they are using the last remaining strength of the Zhao family.”
"Oh…"
Cao Ren was enlightened.
It turned out that His Majesty's last edict had such an effect.
These officials had probably really done something in the dark.
After all, it had been a long time since they had seen such a fool.
He was rich and willing to spend money.
Since you're willing to spend it, take all the disaster victims for him. Let's see how much you can take!
……
At this moment, in Ji County, Youzhou.
Zhao Feng invited a great scholar and a few other Confucian scholars to the government office as guests.
At the same time, this imperial edict was sent over.
Cai Yong frowned when he heard this.
Xi Zhicai's face was ashen, and he wanted to curse.
Xu Shu clenched his fists and said coldly,""All the civil and military officials in the court wish that my lord would give up his wealth and retreat!”
Cai Yong stroked his beard and shook his head slightly.
This young man might be a talented person, but unfortunately, he was too high-profile, causing all the civil and military officials in the court to be unhappy…
This was the result of opposing the gentry.
Cai Yong was a great scholar in the world. If he was a scholar, then his family status was not low. He had a daughter named Cai Yan, also known as Zhao Ji.
She was talented, beautiful, understanding, and resourceful.
I don't know how many people have asked for a wife.
He was very clear about the matters of the aristocrats. He also understood that Zhao Feng was a merchant. His thoughts might be good, but he had offended too many people at once.
Now that Emperor Han was dead, the entire Great Han Dynasty was in a mess. It was really chaotic. The internal palace was fighting for power, and who knew how many people would be sacrificed.
His backer had fallen.
Zhao Zhong, Zhang Rang, and the other constant attendants would definitely not be able to protect him, the Overseer of Youzhou.
As an elder, Cai Yong couldn't help but sigh. He bowed slightly to Zhao Feng and said,""Sir, I'm afraid it's dangerous."
However, Zhao Feng still had a disapproving look on his face." Why do you say that, sir?”
"Do you know that if His Majesty was still around, you would still be able to do something, but now, all the civil and military officials in the court are probably going to empty your family property and force you to step down. In the end, you will only have the reputation of being an official for the past few months and the title of Prefecture Overseer.”
When Xi Zhicai heard this, he immediately slapped the table." Teacher is right!”
For Confucian scholars, when they were called great scholars, they would usually call them teachers. This was because almost all the works that were passed down in the world could allow Confucian scholars to learn something.
Therefore, they addressed him more intimately.
"However, Milord has no choice but to accept it!"
Xi Zhicai and Xu Shu looked at each other." If you don't accept it, not only will you disobey orders, you'll also have a reputation for being unkind!”
"These bastards!"
Xu Shu was gloomy and silent. This situation was really hard to break!
Cai Yong smiled bitterly and shook his head. Suddenly, his thigh moved.
He planned to leave.
Originally…Zhao Feng had offered a large sum of money, along with countless books and ancient scrolls, for him to come to Youzhou to run a school.
He had intended to agree, but now it seemed that this Lord Zhao Feng couldn't even take care of himself, and he couldn't help much.
Staying here would only cause trouble for him.
Running schools was the policy of a prosperous world. When the million refugees arrived, it was basically impossible to run schools. It would be good enough if they could eat their fill. At that time, the entire Youzhou Province might become even more chaotic!
"Lord Prefecture Overseer, since that's the case, I won't disturb you anymore. We'll talk about the school plan when the world is stable and the people are happy…"
Sigh…
The world was difficult, and the Confucian path was lonely. It was like a long night.
Cai Yong sighed deeply in his heart. He suddenly felt that the road ahead was even darker. He didn't know if he could entrust the 4,000 books in his family to the right person to pass down.
At this moment, Zhao Feng suddenly took a sip of tea.
"What are you guys panicking about?”
"A mere million people, this is a benefit that has been delivered to your doorstep, yet you're actually frowning?”
"Huh?"
Xi Zhicai and Xu Shu immediately looked at Zhao Feng.
Cai Yong had a strange look on his face. Or was there really a way?
He had a way to deal with a million refugees?
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" Also, starting from this chapter, each chapter would be 3000 - 5000 words, and 5-8 chapters a day. Because I don't want to write short chapters anymore. Once I finish writing short chapters, I want to start a big fight. Once I finish it, I want to play for an entire afternoon!!
Hope, everyone knows.
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