Xiao Ce hurried to the study. Qin Zhao took the map and unfolded it in front of Xiao Ce.
Xiao Ce looked at the map carefully, and after looking at it for half an hour, Xiao Ce finally discovered the problem: "What my beloved concubine said is true!"
Under normal circumstances, no one would think that a cold disaster would occur in Hengcheng, but if Hengcheng snows for several days in a row like Kyoto, Hengcheng will likely have roads in and out of Hengcheng blocked by snow due to terrain problems.
By then, cold-proof materials will not be delivered to Hengcheng. If the people of Hengcheng do not prepare cold-proof materials and enough food in advance, the people will be trapped in the city and freeze to death or starve to death.
It has been snowing in Kyoto for several days, and the thick snow makes it difficult to walk. If it snows heavily in Hengcheng, the situation will only be worse than in Kyoto.
He was in an excited mood, hugged Qin Zhao tightly, and kissed her hard on the forehead: "My beloved concubine is truly a lucky star!"
Qin Zhao actually didn't know what Xiao Ce had figured out, but of course she was very happy when Xiao Ce praised her.
"The situation is urgent, I will go back to Yangxin Palace first." Xiao Ce didn't want to delay any longer. He was about to leave when he turned back to look at Qin Zhao.
Qin Zhao was standing at the door of the study, demure and gentle, with black hair and snow-skinned skin, like a winter plum blooming quietly in the cold wind, so beautiful that he didn't know it.
"Your Majesty, please be busy with your political affairs first. I have been waiting here for you." Qin Zhao smiled gently.
Xiao Ce's heart felt hot and he walked away quickly.
When he returned to Yangxin Hall, he immediately announced that Zhao Yu had entered the palace to discuss politics.
Not only that, the Minister of Hubu and other officials responsible for responding to the cold disaster also came to the palace to meet the emperor, and the Qintian Supervisor was also summoned.
Xiao Ce unfolded the map, pointed at Hengcheng, and pointed out the different geographical location of Hengcheng and the great possibility of snow disaster.
At first, everyone didn't understand why, but after Xiao Ce finished speaking, all the officials looked solemn.
Qin Tian Jian Zheng also felt that something was unusual.
Hengcheng has never seen such heavy snowfall as Kyoto in the past years, just as Kyoto has never seen such heavy snowfall this time. If a snow disaster hits Hengcheng as predicted by the emperor, the consequences will be disastrous.
After hearing this, Zhao Yu also felt that the matter was serious. He subconsciously asked: "Why did the emperor suddenly discover the problem in Hengcheng?"
"The noble concubine mentioned Heng City to me just now..." Xiao Ce suddenly remembered that Zhao Yu and Qin Zhao were once husband and wife, and his words faded away.
Zhao Yu felt a surge of emotion when he heard Qin Zhao's name, but he didn't dare to ask further.
In other words, was it Qin Zhaoxian who discovered that disaster was likely to occur in Hengcheng? How did this woman think of Hengcheng?
"Without further delay, I will arrange supplies immediately." Zhao Yu said in a deep voice.
The Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue responded quickly. This was a matter of life and safety for the people and could not be ignored. It was not their concern to consider who had greater merit at the moment.
"We must send cold-proof materials and food to Hengcheng as quickly as possible! Anyone who delays the disaster will be killed immediately!" Xiao Ce solemnly ordered.
"I obey the decree!!" All the officials responded in unison.
Some officials felt that what was said today was exaggerated. How could a snow disaster happen in a town like Hengcheng? In the past, Hengcheng would only have snowed once or twice at most, and no matter how cold it was, it would never get too cold.
But the Holy One issued an imperial edict and took the cold disaster very seriously, so no one dared to express dissatisfaction.
Zhao Yu felt that Xiao Ce had foresight and foresight, and he was a good king who loved his country and his people. Xiao Ce entrusted him with this important task, so how could he slack off?
He decided to personally transport the cold-proof materials and food to Hengcheng, and Xiao Ce was relieved to leave this matter to Zhao Yu.
After Zhao Yu left Beijing, Xiao Ce issued several imperial edicts, asking local officials near Hengcheng to fully cooperate with Zhao Yu.
On the night when the cold-proof materials and food were delivered to Hengcheng, it suddenly snowed heavily in Hengcheng.
It has snowed in Hengcheng in previous years, but it has never snowed so heavily.
At that time, Zhao Yu was ordering people to distribute cold-proof materials and food. Suddenly, it snowed heavily. Although he had been mentally prepared, he was still worried.
There will be another batch of supplies and food delivered tomorrow. I'm afraid the road will be even more difficult by then, right?
That night, Zhao Yu and local officials stayed up all night, delivering supplies and food to every household.
Unfortunately, the supplies and food that were supposed to be delivered the next day were not delivered in time, and the snow became heavier and heavier. Not to mention Zhao Yu's anxiety, even the prefect of Hengcheng felt heavy.
At first he thought Jin Shang was just looking for trouble, but now he realized that Jin Shang had foresight.
Such heavy snow and such cold weather only happen once in a hundred years in Hengcheng. Fortunately, Mr. Zhao arrived in time, otherwise...
Thinking of that possibility, the prefect couldn't help but shudder.
Zhao Yu saw that the food supplies had not been delivered for a long time, so he simply led about a hundred people and rode out of the city to meet them.
After leaving the city, he walked about ten miles and saw a large number of officers and soldiers transporting food, which was trapped in heavy snow. Zhao Yu was just glad that he was here.
It was already dark by this time, so everyone held torches and stepped forward to dig out the officers, soldiers and food covered by the snow.
The reason why the team transporting supplies was buried in the snow was because the narrow road that must be passed in and out of Hengcheng. It snowed continuously in the past two days, and the snow on the mountain accumulated more and more. Finally, it was overwhelmed and an avalanche occurred.
Fortunately, Zhao Yu arrived in time, rescued the injured officers and soldiers, and successfully dug out food and supplies.
Before Zhao Yulin left, he looked back at the road. An avalanche had already occurred two days ago. If the wind and snow continued and another avalanche occurred, the road out of Gongheng City would definitely be blocked by snow.
At this time, he could only be glad that he arrived in time, otherwise if the disaster response was not successful, he would be trapped in the city, and the people would suffer even more.
He brought the wounded and food supplies back to the city and sent them out again overnight.
After finishing his work, Zhao Yu was exhausted and fell on the bed, unable to move.
He didn't know whether it was because he was too tired or for other reasons, but he suddenly had a strange dream.
He dreamed that he was the male protagonist in a book, and Xiao Ce was just the supporting actor. The heroine in the book was Wu Xiyu, and the book mainly told about the love-hate relationship between him and Wu Xiyu for half of his life.
In the book, Wu Xiyu once became the princess, but later left Xiao Ce because she couldn't let go of him. He also gave up his great future and left Beijing for Wu Xiyu.
In this book, Qin Zhao is just a cannon fodder character. He was married to him for two years and finally died in depression.
At least when Qin Zhao died, she was still his first wife and never reconciled with him.
Unfortunately, this book also has a side story. In the side story, there is also a noble concubine named Qin Zhao who gave birth to a son for Xiao Ce, also named Xiao Yuan.
In the extra story, Qin Zhao loves Xiao Ce deeply, is jealous of Xiao Ce, and becomes even more crazy about Xiao Ce. However, in the final ending, Xiao Ce is killed on the battlefield during his own expedition.
From then on, Xiao Yuan ascended the throne, King An became the regent, and Qin Zhao became the queen mother...
(End of chapter)
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