"Your Majesty, I have already checked the matter you ordered with Lord Feng.”
Meng Yi and Feng Quji were seated at the side of the main hall of the Wangyi Palace, reporting to Zhao Tuo about the work they had done over the past two days.
"Lord Meng and I have carefully examined the 40 or so counties of Great Qin and the reports on the people's livelihood and political situation.”
"But…we still haven't found the famine that His Majesty mentioned, or the signs of an impending famine.”
Hearing Meng Yi's report, Zhao Tuo frowned slightly.
"Is that so…"
There was no famine, not even a sign of famine?
Could it be that his senses were wrong?
Or was it just an illusion?
Zhao Tuo's brows furrowed tighter and tighter. In the end, he called out to the system in his heart.
"System, what's going on?”
"Ding…the scene that the host saw earlier was indeed triggered by the passive skill of the Human Emperor's Five Arts,'Foresight'.”
"Then will this passive skill make a mistake in its prediction?”
" Theoretically speaking, the passive skill 'foresight' is unable to predict a disaster 100% of the time, but the predicted disaster will definitely happen if there is no interference.“
Was it bound to happen…
Zhao Tuo fell silent again.
According to what the system said, if nothing unexpected happened, the famine would definitely happen.
However, Feng Quji and Meng Yi didn't notice any signs.
Then there was only one possibility left…some kind of sudden disaster.
"Natural disaster? Or is it a man-made disaster?"
"Your Majesty, what natural disaster?"
Meng Yi could not help but be stunned when he heard Zhao Tuo muttering to himself.
Zhao Tuo, who had regained his senses, shook his head."It's nothing…You two, when you return, pass down my order to immediately check the surplus grain in the national treasury.”
"Also, order Xianyang, Nanyang, Hanzhong, and Sanchuan to hand over 90% of the remaining grain to the prefecture.”
"This…"
Meng Yi and Feng Quji looked at each other and said with a bitter smile,"Your Majesty, if we move the surplus grain in the prefecture's storage, the local people will probably…"
The surplus grain in the prefecture's storage was for emergencies.
It was also the life-saving food for the commoners under special circumstances.
It was not an exaggeration to say that it was the lifeblood of the people.
However, Zhao Tuo's expression was solemn.
"We can't care so much. We must mobilize the surplus grain as soon as possible. I want to see this batch of grain enter the national treasury within three days!”
"Here!"
Although the two of them accepted the order, they could not help but mutter in their hearts.
What was His Majesty trying to do?
Facing the two's puzzled gazes, Zhao Tuo ultimately did not mention the famine.
After all, these were all without evidence.
Should he tell them that he had a passive skill?
After they finished talking about the food, Meng Yi changed the topic.
"Your Majesty, there's something…I don't know if I should say it.”
"Tell me."
"In the past two days, Xianyang City and the surrounding areas seemed to be a little unstable because of the High Emperor's hasty abdication of His Majesty's throne.”
"There are also some unpleasant rumors spreading in the streets.”
"I think…if this matter is not resolved in time, there will be endless trouble.”
Zhao Tuo nodded.
"I expected things to turn out like this. Don't worry, I will handle this matter.“
Meng Yi and Feng Quji nodded.
Although Zhao Tuo looked young, after knowing him for so long, the two of them still had some understanding of Zhao Tuo's shrewdness and methods that far exceeded his age.
……
Two days later, in the Qilin Palace…
"Your Majesty, the national treasury has received the stock from Xianyang, Hanzhong, Nanyang, and Sanchuan.”
"Currently, there are two hundred thousand dan of grain in the treasury.”
"Only two hundred thousand dans…"
Zhao Tuo nodded, but his brows were tightly knitted.
200,000 dans of grain. If they were to be frugal, they should be able to feed the entire population of three counties for one to two months.
But…this was far from enough!
Zhao Tuo took a deep breath, and the scene he saw at that time appeared in his mind.
With the dense hunger and despair in the sky, the area affected by this famine was definitely not small!
Moreover, if they wanted to completely resolve the famine, it would take at least three to four months for the people in the disaster areas to recover. Only after Great Qin's harvest was done would they be able to completely survive.
One or two months…was definitely not enough.
In that case…
"Where's Wu Liang, the internal historian of grain?"
"Your subject is here." A young official stood up and walked to the front of the hall.
"Pass on my decree. Contact all the merchants near Xianyang City and sell the remaining 200,000 dan in the national treasury.”
"The money from the sale can be used to purchase the accumulated grains, bran, and even grains that have not deteriorated for a long time.”
"As long as it's cheap enough for people to eat, it's fine.”
Whoosh…
Zhao Tuo's words caused the entire court to explode.
"Your Majesty! You mustn't!"
"Using grain to exchange for grain grains and even bran. If this matter gets out, the world will definitely be in chaos, Your Majesty!”
"I dare to advise Your Majesty that this matter…must not be done!”
"I agree."
"Second!"
"Your Majesty, now that the High Emperor has abdicated and Your Majesty has ascended the throne, the world is already in turmoil.
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
"Lord Meng, please persuade His Majesty.”
At the front of the court, Meng Yi and Feng Quji looked at each other.
At this moment, the two of them also had a bitter smile on their faces. At the same time, they were filled with doubt.
Based on their understanding of Zhao Tuo, although this second emperor was young, he would definitely not do something like cutting off his own path of retreat.
What was going on?
The ministers in the Qilin Palace were furious. The noise almost tore off the roof of the Qilin Palace.
However, at this moment…
“呯!”
With a loud bang, Zhao Tuo slammed the table and stood up.
Waves of soul-stirring aura rolled over like a tsunami.
In an instant, the noisy court fell silent.
The towering figure at the top of the dragon platform seemed to be mixed with the brilliant heavenly might between his tightly furrowed brows, and it actually made everyone feel a little suffocated.
Such a terrifying aura was even stronger than that of the First Emperor, Ying Zheng, when Great Qin had just been established.
Glancing at the officials who had quieted down, Zhao Tuo snorted coldly and said,""Noisy! I'm not discussing this with you!"
"Wu Liang!"
"I…I'm here."
"Did you hear what zhen said just now?”
"I heard it, I heard it…"
Wu Liang's forehead was covered in cold sweat as he nodded repeatedly.
"Do it immediately after the court session. There can't be any delay!”
"If you don't see any results within ten days…I'll hold you responsible!”
"Here!"
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