Chapter 579

Shandong Dashui!

With the passage of time, more and more news about the flood in Shandong spread to Chang'an city.

Flooding seven counties!

Millions of acres of good farmland were destroyed, the people were displaced, their homes were destroyed, and the losses were extremely heavy.

"I have allocated money and grain to build the Yellow River levee for years, and there are Qucun flood discharge. Why can the Yellow River levee in Shandong break?" Li Shimin roared at the shocking loss in the hall.

"I beg your Majesty's pardon for my dereliction of duty!" Duan Lun, the Minister of the Ministry of industry, said with a gray face.

The construction of the Yellow River levee is the responsibility of the Ministry of work. Now the Yellow River levee in Shandong has little warning in advance, and the military and people have no time to prevent it, so that it will lead to great disaster. Naturally, the Ministry of work can't shirk its responsibility.

Li Shimin glared at Duan Lun with hatred and said in a cold voice: "Duan Lun, the Minister of the Ministry of work, was derelict and dismissed on the spot! All the people in charge of the river embankment in Shandong were handed over to the third division for trial."

"Thank you, my Lord, for not killing me!"

Duan Lun's body trembled, his figure suddenly became short, and then he staggered back,

Many officials can't help sighing. They know that Duan Lun will completely fade out of the court this time, and the Ministry of work will reshuffle the cards. After all, the loss this time is too great. Naturally, people need to bear the responsibility.

When Duan Lun left, Fang Xuanling bowed and said, "Your Majesty, stop your anger. For today's plan, it's better to relieve the disaster first. Millions of people in the seven counties of Shandong are displaced. If you don't relieve the disaster in time, it will change later!"

Li Shimin is also dignified. He has experienced the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty. Of course, the flood has caused heavy losses to the Tang Dynasty. If refugees are used by intentional people, the consequences will be no less than the destruction of these floods.

"If the order goes down, the surrounding counties will try their best to rescue the affected people, Dai Aiqing! Immediately prepare food, pay and money to rescue the affected people immediately." Li Shimin said to Dai Zhou.

Dai Zhou smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, now the Treasury of Chang'an city is empty and can't take out so much money."

The amount of money and food needed by the people of the seven counties for disaster relief is astronomical every day. For a moment, the imperial court can't take so much money at all.

"How could there be no money? The weather was good in the Tang Dynasty last year, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. How could they spend all their money so quickly." Kong Yingda said anxiously. The land of Shandong is the headquarters of Confucianism. One day later, the land of Shandong will suffer.

Dai Zhou said with a wry smile: "last year, I really had a good harvest in the Tang Dynasty. However, the imperial court built nearly 2000 Li brick road and prepared Tuyuhun for the western expedition. It has already consumed almost. Although there is still some surplus, I'm afraid it can be enough for the pensions and rewards of the expedition soldiers."

As soon as Dai Zhou's voice fell, many courtiers immediately became silent and officially had a good harvest last year. Only then did the Tang Dynasty have the strength to attack Tuyuhun. However, an expedition almost emptied the Tang Dynasty's treasury.

Kong Yingda said sadly, "can we just watch the people in Shandong suffer?"

Wei Zheng said, "of course not. The people can carry the boat or overturn the boat. The people live and work in peace and contentment is also my Tang Dynasty. How can your majesty bear to let the people of Shandong suffer."

Li Shimin nodded and said, "yes, send orders, immediately mobilize food and go to the affected areas of Shandong. Make sure that no one can starve."

"Thank you, your majesty!" Kong Yingda said slowly. As long as people are hungry, there is still hope for everything else.

"Tell your majesty that there will be a plague after a major disaster. If doctors do not prepare in advance, they can cure the affected people and prevent the disease." Fang Xuanling bowed.

Sun Wuji agreed: "yes, the Red Cross Society can also call on volunteers to donate money and materials. It will certainly be able to help many affected people."

The Red Cross Society is nominally under the control of empress changsun. The Red Cross Society assists the disaster stricken areas, which is conducive to the reputation of empress changsun and the natural support of empress changsun Wuji.

The courtiers also nodded one after another. Now the court has no money to use and can only rely on folk forces. Once the Red Cross takes action, it will greatly alleviate the pressure of the court.

Li Shimin nodded and said, "but!"

"During the western expedition, the pensions for the soldiers who died in the war will be paid, and the rewards for the meritorious soldiers will not be paid for the time being. The land of Shandong will be appropriated immediately to pay for the people." Li Shimin thought for a while and said that for today's plan, we can only tear down the east wall and make up the west wall.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

The ministers said in unison. However, everyone knows that even with these measures, we can only maintain the existing situation, and the huge post disaster reconstruction work is the big head, which will be an astronomical figure.

"In fact, I have a huge fortune in Datang's hands." Dai Zhou said with some hesitation.

"There's still a huge fortune?" all the officials looked at Dai Zhou suddenly.

Dai Zhou clenched his teeth and said, "yes, the western expedition has traveled thousands of miles and captured countless cattle, sheep and miscellaneous livestock. If these cattle and sheep can be turned into money, the financial crisis of Datang will be solved."

People's eyes lit up. These cattle and sheep were captured by Datang and naturally controlled by Datang. However, once these cattle and sheep nominally belong to Tuyuhun tribe. Once Datang disposes of these cattle and sheep, it means that Datang has only one choice, that is to turn Tuyuhun into four counties in Qinghai, otherwise it will only bury the root of disaster. "

Dai Zhou didn't want to intervene in Tuyuhun's disposal, but the financial pressure of the Ministry of civil affairs was too great. Dai Zhou could only think about these cattle and sheep.

Li Shimin frowned and said, "those cattle and sheep are really valuable, but they are far away in Qinghai. How can they help Shandong?"

One is the westernmost and the other is in the west, thousands of miles away. It is difficult to work with huge losses alone. Besides, those refugees can't eat meat alone!

"If we sell these cattle and sheep for money, won't all the problems be solved?" Kong Yingda said impatiently.

The ministers looked at Kong Yingda helplessly. What the old sour Confucian said was better than singing. It was dozens or hundreds of thousands of cattle and sheep, but hundreds of thousands of cattle and sheep. Where could such a large market be digested.

Kong Yingda couldn't help being angry. She knew she had said the wrong thing.

Dai Zhou said thoughtfully, "although Lord Kong said that there are many difficulties, it is not impossible. Maybe one person can do it."

"Who is it?" Kong Yingda hurriedly asked.

"The world talks about the means to make money. I only serve one person." Dai Zhou looked around the ministers for a week and said word by word.

"Mojiazi!"

The ministers' eyes suddenly brightened. The world wants to talk about the means of making money. Who cares about Mohist children? Mohist village has become the first village in the world in a short time. I'm afraid Merton must be the best person to say that someone can solve the financial crisis of Datang. Besides, Merton is right in Qinghai at the moment.

Kong Yingda was embarrassed for a while and fought openly and secretly between Confucianism and Mohism. However, he didn't expect that it was Merton who saved the place of Shandong, the base of Confucianism. However, if he delayed one day, the form would be critical. Kong Yingda was wise to put aside his views.