Chapter 917 Rebellion (1)

Rebellions broke out in Hebei, Shandong and other places one after another. Yan Wushuang lost his temper, and then ordered Zhou Zhan and Lou Qingyun to suppress the rebellion, and sent imperial envoys to thoroughly investigate the embezzlement of disaster relief funds.

After discussing with the ministers, Yan Wushuang looked tired. But there are still a lot of things to deal with, and I can't let go of them, so I can only sit back on the chair patiently and continue to review the papers. Being the emperor is all suffering, so there is no joy like before.

After reviewing the notes on the prefect of Shizhou, I saw that a plague broke out in Dongxiang Town. Yan Wushuang rubbed his temples, and asked Meng Nian to come over and ask, "A plague broke out on Shizhou, do you know about it?"

Meng Nian nodded and said, "I know."

Yan Wushuang asked, "Why didn't you tell me?" He, the emperor, didn't even know such a big thing. It is understandable for the prefect of Shizhou to conceal the situation, but Meng Nian cannot conceal it.

Meng Nian didn't make any excuses, but just knelt on the ground and said, "I beg the emperor to punish you." The main reason was that he felt that it didn't matter whether he said it or not.

Yan Wushuang looked at Meng Nian's state, shook his head and smiled wryly, "Dongxiang Town is close to Linzhou City. The plague broke out over there. If Han Yuxi came forward to help these people, do you know that after the disaster spreads, Han Yuxi will easily win Hebei Province?" The common people support it." When Yunqing sent troops to attack the capital, the people in Hebei would definitely turn against each other.

Meng Nian hesitated and said, "Shanxi and other places also suffered disasters, and Han Yuxi should have no spare energy to help these victims. Besides, even if she wanted to, the ministers below would object."

Hearing this, Yan Wushuang couldn't help laughing: "Why, is Han Yuxi a puppet in your eyes? Do you still have to listen to the ministers?" As long as Han Yuxi has this heart, no one below the ministers can stop him. The only Yunqing who can stop him is also outside the Great Wall. Furthermore, with Yunqing's temperament, it is not certain that he will support Han Yuxi in doing this.

The prefect of Shizhou concealed the news of the plague in Dongxiang Town, and Meng Nian only found out about it two days ago.

Meng Nian hesitated, but still said what was in his heart: "Your Majesty, the most important thing now is to put down the rebels in Hebei and Shandong." The implication is that the plague in Dongxiang Town is not the most important thing.

Yan Wushuang fell silent, and finally waved Meng Nian down without saying anything. He intends to allocate funds to relieve these victims, but he is powerless.

Not long after Meng Nian went out, he came back again: "Your Majesty, as you expected, Han Yuxi sent food and medicine to those victims." He really didn't expect that Han Yuxi would really come forward to help those victims.

Yan Wushuang was not surprised, and said: "Han Yuxi has always been good at buying people's hearts, how could he miss such a good opportunity."

Meng Nian felt ashamed: "Han Yuxi didn't act before, I thought... I took it for granted." He thought Han Yuxi would not come forward to help these victims.

Yan Wushuang shook his head and said, "It's not your fault. It's also because our finances and food are tight here, unlike Han Yuxi who has money and food." As for medicinal materials, they can't even supply the army, so how can they have any extra for the victims? Used. After all, they are still not as strong as Han Yuxi and Yunqing.

Meng Nian said with some concern: "Your Majesty, if things go on like this, maybe it won't take three years for Yunqing to lead troops to attack the capital."

Yan Wushuang said calmly: "Those who should come can't escape."

During this period of time, Yuxi was busy from morning to night every day, and she didn't even have time to eat. Yan Wushuang was in the same situation as her, and was also extremely tired every day. However, Yu Xilei didn't complain at all, but Yan Wushuang felt a little regretful. Yan Wushuang felt that he shouldn't be the emperor just to show off. Being an emperor, he only has endless official duties to deal with, and he is so exhausted that he gets a lot of infamy.

That night, Yan Wushuang stayed in Zhanghua Palace.

Seeing Yan Wushuang with a tired face, Yuchen stepped forward to give him a massage.

After pressing the button for a quarter of an hour, Yuchen said: "The emperor should also pay attention to his body, don't get tired."

Yan Wushuang squinted his eyes and said: "There are too many things to deal with at all." The harassment of the Donghu people, the disasters in Hebei and Shandong, and the rebellion, the rising food prices in the day, and the huge military expenditures that have not yet been settled. These things made him one head and two big.

Yuchen said: "Your Majesty, I heard that there are rebels in both Shandong and Hebei. Didn't we raise more than one million silver for disaster relief before, why do people still rebel?"

Yan Wushuang said: "Most of these disaster relief funds have been embezzled by local officials."

Yuchen said angrily: "The money is the life-saving money of those disaster victims. How could they dare to be greedy? They won't be afraid of retribution." Yuchen now believes in Buddhism and believes in karma and reincarnation.

Yan Wushuang said lightly: "If everyone thinks the same as you, there won't be so many things."

Yuchen paused, and then took the initiative to ask: "I heard that Anhui, Hubei and other places were also hit by disasters? I don't know what's going on there?"

Yan Wushuang opened his eyes and said, "Han Yuxi rescued the disaster in time, so there were no refugees there, let alone rebels." give up. In this case, how can there be refugees. Of course, the main reason is that the government provides disaster relief in a timely manner, and no one will leave their homes if the common people can survive.

Yuchen said: "Yuxi is really powerful." There are very few women in history who can govern the world so well. This requires not only a clever mind, but also superb skills and abilities.

Yan Wushuang hummed and said: "One captures the city, the other secures the defense, this couple is really a perfect match." Beiyao has been active in the northwest area for more than a hundred years, and the imperial court has sent troops several times but there is no way to wipe them out. However, Yunqing dispatched troops this time, but in one fell swoop, he wiped out Beiyao. Although he has always looked down on Yunqing and thought he was a reckless man, but this time Yunqing destroyed Beiyao, he admired him very much.

Of course, Yan Wushuang would never admit that he actually envied Yun Qing for such a feat. This kind of credit is enough to be famous through the ages.

Yuchen smiled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes: "Yes! Yuxi and Yunqing are a match made in heaven. I feel a little envious when I look at it."

Yan Wushuang smiled and said, "What do you envy? Do you envy the love of their husband and wife, or do you envy them who will win the world?" Yan Wushuang does not shy away from many things. For example, he knew that the capital would be lost sooner or later, so he was not angry when he heard similar words.

Yu Chen's expression froze, but she had already adapted to Yan Wushuang's fickleness, and quickly adjusted: "I envy Yun Qing's single-mindedness towards Yu Xi, and I also envy them that they can win this half of the country and not be restricted by others."

Yan Wushuang laughed and said nothing. Because he was completely relaxed, Yan Wushuang soon fell asleep.

Yuchen draped a blanket over him, and walked out lightly. No one was left in the house, but Eunuch Min stood guard outside the door.

Seeing Yuchen frowning tightly, Nanny Gui asked softly, "Is the emperor asleep?" Seeing Yuchen nodding, Nanny Gui said, "The emperor only sleeps for more than two hours a day recently, and he doesn't take good care of his body." I'm not young anymore, and I still don't take good care of my body. What to do if you are exhausted.

Yuchen said: "Now there are so many things going on outside, the emperor can't rest if he wants to." The main reason is that Yan Wushuang likes to do things by himself, so he is more tired than Yuxi.

Gui Momo was worried about the outside world: "This is drought and rebellion, when will it be peaceful!" The world is not peaceful, and she is not safe.

Yuchen had been standing when he was giving Yan Wushuang a massage just now, and his legs were sore now. After sitting down, Yuchen said: "I'm afraid that the capital will fall into the hands of Yunqing and Yuxi before long." At that time, she will retreat to Liaodong. She has been in the capital since she was born, and she doesn't know if she can adapt to the climate there when she goes to Liaodong.

Nanny Gui's complexion changed drastically: "Could it be that Yunqing is already preparing to attack the capital?"

Yuchen shook his head and said: "Not now, but it will be soon." According to the current situation, it is estimated that Yunqing will lead troops to fight over next year.

It was also on this day that Falcon got the news that Yuxi was helping those victims.

Chi Ying clapped his hands and said: "We have to publicize this matter well, let the common people in the capital know that the prince and concubine are the heroes of the world, and it will bring them a good day."

Falcon didn't object, and this matter really needs to be publicized: "You can do this, and let as many people know as possible." Now that the capital is in a terrible state, this news will make people's hearts fluctuate even more.

In the fastest time, the story of Yu Xi's rescue of the disaster victims in Hebei spread throughout the capital. Unfortunately, many people were dubious about this news, mainly because Yan Wushuang's previous propaganda was too popular. It is not so difficult to convince them that Yunqing and Yuxi are good people.

Zhong Shantong told Tie Kui the news: "Master, do you think the news is true?"

Tie Kui nodded without thinking, "It must be true, there is no need to fake this kind of thing." If it is fake, it will be exposed soon.

Zhong Shantong was very puzzled, and asked: "Why did Princess Ming do this? Didn't it mean that there was also a disaster there?" Or that there was a lot of food in the northwest, enough to help the people under the opponent's control.

Tie Kui also couldn't figure out why Yu Xi did this, and he didn't bother to think about it, he just said: "Yu Xi must have her reasons for doing this."

Zhong Shantong didn't bother with this topic anymore, and said: "Master, we don't have much grain left, only about 200,000 catties left." There were disasters and rebellions outside, and the price of grain was one day. Many grain shops closed their shops and hoarded the grain in order to sell at a higher price. Although the Dasheng Grain Store has been increasing its prices every day, it has always been open for business.

Under Yuxi's jurisdiction, after the drought occurred, the grain shop would not sell any grain, and no matter who it was, they would directly kill and ransack the house. Under such deterrence, no one dared to commit crimes against the wind. It's not that Yan Wushuang didn't use thunderous methods before, but unfortunately the effect was minimal. The reason lies in the drought and rebellion in Hebei and Shandong. Those grain merchants predicted that the price of grain would get higher and higher. In order to pursue greater benefits, they did not hesitate to risk their heads.

Tie Kui's face was a bit unhappy, and he asked, "Have you not received any food?" The Dasheng Food Shop opened every day to sell food, which to a certain extent calmed the panic of some people and curbed the increase in food prices. Amplitude rises. If they have no food to sell, it is estimated that the price of food will skyrocket.

Zhong Shantong shook his head and said, "People who have food are holding back and refusing to sell it at this time." The big families have a lot of fertile land, and these people have stored a lot of food. It can be seen that the price of food outside is soaring. At this time, unless you are stupid, people with a normal mind will hold on to food.

Tie Kui was silent for a while and said: "We will continue to sell the grain we have received, and we will close the store if we can't receive it."

Zhong Shantong hesitated for a while and said, "Sir, should we also keep some food for ourselves in case of emergencies?" The food in their house was only enough for half a year. But what will happen next year, no one knows.

Tie Kui thought for a while and said, "Then keep 100,000 catties of grain and sell the rest."

Two days later, the Dasheng Food Shop was closed. The closure of the largest grain shop in the capital, as Tie Kui expected, caused panic among many people, and on this day, the price of grain rose by 40%.

The news quickly reached Mr. Gao's ears. Mr. Gao looked for Yurong and said, "Madam, the Dasheng Grain Store has no grain to sell, and it is closed today. Madam, at this time we come to the door to say we want to sell grain, and we can definitely negotiate a good price."

Yu Rong hesitated, and said: "The food will definitely be more expensive in winter, why don't we wait until then to sell it?" Although the price of food is not low now, selling it now will definitely suffer a loss, and Yu Rong is a little reluctant.

Mr. Gao said: "Ma'am, those grains in the granary must have been noticed by caring people. Now there are refugees and bandits everywhere outside. It will definitely be worse if it waits until winter. It will be difficult to keep these grains by then."

Yurong's complexion changed.

Mr. Gao continued: "Ma'am, we exchanged the old grain for new grain. If we don't dispose of this batch of old grain quickly, when this batch of grain goes out and people pay attention, they will know that we have hidden grain. At that time, it will be dangerous." These are all potential dangers.

Yurong's face turned pale, money was not so important compared to the lives of the mother and son: "Isn't it dangerous to sell these old grains to Dasheng Grain Shop?"

Mr. Gao nodded and said: "Dasheng Commercial Bank has a very good reputation, and they will not leak information about customers." There are many shops under Dasheng Commercial Bank, and the grain shop is just one of them. Integrity-based, not deceiving customers, this is the reason why Dasheng Trading Co., Ltd. can quickly gain a foothold in the capital and grow rapidly.

Yurong said: "Okay, then sell them the grain. By the way, we should not change the grain in the future."

Mr. Gao said: "If the situation doesn't improve, it's uncertain whether there will be a harvest next year." If there are constant refugees and bandits outside, there may be no food to grow next year, and even if it is planted, there may be no harvest.

Yurong said with a bitter face: "I don't know when such a day will be the end?" Although she has some money on hand, she is not at ease in such a corrupt world.

Mr. Gao said: "Ma'am, Anhui and other places were also hit by disasters, but because of the timely relief from the government, there were no refugees or bandits. When King Ming wins the world, the first world will end, and we will be able to live in peace. "

Yurong said softly: "I hope!" (to be continued)