readytorunbook Chapter 146 Everyone has their own thoughts
Chapter 146 Everyone has their own thoughts
The first batch of victims numbered 100,000 people, and the news spread like wildfire in Kyoto.
One hundred thousand people!
That’s one hundred thousand people!
If we really enter the city, how much food will we need?
Besides, they have no property and no place to live, so what should they do?
There are only two days left. What should they do?
The people in the city were in panic. Although they sympathized with the fleeing victims, their own lives were more important.
The whole family is in the city. If a fight breaks out, it will be a disaster that no one can escape!
As a result, there were no people on the streets these two days. Everyone was worried and stockpiled some rice and flour, not daring to show up.
They only hoped that the court could come up with a set of rules as soon as possible so that they could be prepared.
At this moment, in the court, everyone was arguing endlessly. Civil and military officials all expressed their opinions, and it was as lively as a vegetable market.
The emperor held a red sandalwood Buddhist rosary in his hand, and underneath the rosary was a jade gourd pendant that swayed, making people feel uneasy.
The emperor listened to the endless debate below, but he remained silent and didn't say a word, which made his ministers a little confused.
Those who are truly in high positions have not spoken until now. Like the emperor, they seem to be in deep thought, yet also seem indifferent.
Seeing that it was almost noon, the emperor put down the Buddhist beads in his hand, and then looked at the several ministers standing below and called out their names one by one.
"Tell me what you think. You have to come up with a plan for how to resettle the disaster victims."
These words made the people below afraid to respond.
How to resettle the victims? There is no way to resettle them.
To be honest, according to past practice, the victims should have been evacuated along the way.
Each city can receive a little, so that the burden on everyone will not be too heavy.
As for whether they can survive, it depends on the attitude of local officials and the lives of the victims themselves.
If they can survive, it is the credit of the officials. If they cannot survive, they can only say that they are unlucky.
This time it was different. Prince Xian was indeed the most ruthless prince and the most unethical prince. He actually escorted them all the way and brought them back to Kyoto.
It goes without saying that the disaster victims are now starving to the point of being skin and bones, like a swarm of locusts. Who can afford to feed them?
And the news said there were 100,000 victims?
How could so many people stay after a disaster? Didn't they suffer any casualties along the way?
Anyway, they have no choice. Whoever gets involved in this kind of thing will be unlucky.
If you do a good job, you will not get any credit, but if you do something wrong, you will be the one to take the blame.
They were ministers, and since the emperor had already asked them about their dignity, they had no choice but to speak, so they began to express their difficulties.
"I am truly ashamed. It is my duty to resettle the disaster victims, but the Ministry of Revenue does not have much money, and we also have to support the military expenses in the north.
Autumn is approaching, and we were hoping for a good harvest so that the soldiers in the north wouldn't have to go hungry this year.
However, judging from the current situation, I am afraid that it is not very optimistic. Although resettling the disaster victims is a big deal, we cannot relax in the slightest in guarding against foreign enemies and maintaining world peace! "
The Minister of Revenue knelt down immediately after saying this. There was nothing he could do. It was really difficult for him.
The people from the Ministry of War wanted to say something, but after hearing this, they didn't dare to move.
If they rescue the disaster victims, wouldn't their soldiers be left to starve?
The Ministry of Industry also stood up and said that it was not easy for them, after all, they were involved in this.
"Now, whether it's a private house or a closed house in Kyoto, they all have owners. Every household can't accommodate so many people. If those disaster victims enter the city, will they be left to sleep on the streets?
Even if the weather is hot now and they can sleep outdoors, what about winter? Can they survive the freezing winter?
Besides, with so many disaster victims, chaos is inevitable. Who will protect the lives and safety of the people in this city?"
Everyone chattered about their own difficulties, and finally came to a conclusion that these disaster victims could not be allowed into the city no matter what.
They have no money and no place to put it, so if they really put it in, they will be dead.
By then, the victims will not be able to be rescued, and the people in the city will become uneasy.
"This won't work, and that won't work. You should find a way to go! You are well-read and have served as officials for so many years. Can't you do such a small thing?"
Is this a small matter? This is a big matter, a difficult matter!
But there is no way. The emperor can be willful, but they absolutely cannot, because you are his subjects.
Everyone looked at each other, and no one was willing to stand up and speak.
The emperor smiled when he saw this. Since no one wanted to talk, he just called out their names.
So the emperor started calling out names again, and this time he directly called out the Lin family members, making it impossible for them to hide.
Since Prime Minister Lin couldn't avoid it, he had no choice but to give advice.
"If you can't enter the capital, then follow the previous rules."
As long as Prime Minister Lin said one word, the people below would know what to do. This kind of thing will never end well, and if not handled properly, it will even lead to infamy.
Even if Prime Minister Lin has to bear the blame, he will naturally have his subordinates to share the worry.
Sure enough, after Prime Minister Lin said this, someone stood up and spoke.
This is not the first time a drought has occurred, and naturally it is not the first time the victims have to be resettled, so let’s just follow the old calendar.
Even though we missed the city in the north, there are still so many places south of Kyoto. It shouldn't be a problem to arrange several thousand people in one city.
The emperor placed the Buddhist beads on the desk with a smile on his face.
This is what they said, not my idea.
If that is the case, then he is naturally a wise ruler, and the people will not scold him.
"Since you all said so, let's do it."
The emperor's words made the final decision, and all the ministers breathed a sigh of relief.
They actually thought that the emperor wanted to resettle the victims in the city, but they didn't expect that after going around in circles, he would still send them away.
However, Prince Xian's plan this time was in vain, and his contribution was greatly reduced.
Although he may have some good reputation in the hearts of the people, in the heart of the emperor, this seems to be unnecessary.
What Prime Minister Lin is worried about now is the crown prince. The emperor has sent the crown prince out, but does not allow the people to enter the city. This is tantamount to a warning to them.
He didn't want to give this credit to Prince Xian, nor did he want to give it to the Crown Prince.
He wanted to be the only wise monarch in the world, so none of his sons could steal the limelight.
Prime Minister Lin smiled helplessly. The emperor's thoughts were really annoying.
Can he live forever?
Even if you are going to live for a long time, you should always make some preparations. Isn't it enough to just make the choice?
The Lin family has been at your service for so many years, aren’t they worthy of the position of crown prince?
After all, the throne still belongs to the Tang family in the end, so he doesn't think he is being greedy.
The emperor wants to completely bury the prince’s contribution?
He couldn't just watch things happen like this, he still had to pave the way for the prince.