Yangzhou and Jingzhou are at the junction, and are connected by water and land. If it is sent directly to Jingzhou, it will indeed save a lot of effort.

"But have you ever thought about the risks involved?" Li Yunxing said lightly.

Delivering it directly to Jingzhou not only cuts the distance in half, but also saves a lot of time.

But Li Yunxing didn't know this truth, but Jingzhou now sent Su Zhaoyang to provide disaster relief.

Sending grain and grass to Jingzhou is no different from sending it to Su Zhaoyang.

If Su Zhaoyang is no different from his father Su Tianyang, then the lives of the victims of the Jingzhou disaster will only become even worse.

"Your Highness, I have a plan that I don't know whether to tell or not."

This was the first time that Lian Zhan spoke so carefully.

Li Yunxing looked at Lian Zhan, a veteran who was nearly fifty years old and his future father-in-law.

Finally, he nodded, "General Lian, there is no need to hide, there are only you and me here, just tell the truth."

Lian Zhan paused, seeming to be thinking about how to phrase his words.

Li Yunxing waited patiently for Lian Zhan to speak. After a long while, Lian Zhan finally said: "If we transport the grain directly to Jingzhou or Chang'an, the road will be long and difficult, and we will encounter many problems along the way."

If you take the land route, starting from Danyang County, you have to pass through three states and ten counties.

Any dangerous place may be a danger of being ambushed.

Li Yunxing did not respond, but just motioned for the other party to continue.

"Now that food prices are skyrocketing, 600,000 shi of food has become a popular commodity. Perhaps not only the Liu family, but even Qin Zhongyi is also eyeing it."

"So, I thought of a way to watch the tiger fight from a distance without having to worry about the silver issue."

"As an imperial envoy of the imperial court, Su Zhaoyang is already responsible for disaster relief."

"Instead of taking the risk of transportation, it is better to resell the grain to Su Zhaoyang and let his Liu family pay the bill. In this way, we can not only recover a large sum of money they embezzled, but also have food for the disaster in Jingzhou."

"If the disaster relief is ineffective, the prince can also sentence Su Zhaoyang to the disaster relief effort. This strategy can be said to be a money-win, a win-win situation."

Lian Zhan was talking eloquently about the affairs in Jingzhou, but he didn't realize that Li Yunxing's face had become extremely gloomy.

He suddenly raised his head and startled himself.

"Who wins?"

Li Yunxing's serious cold light flashed, and Lian Zhan fell silent instantly.

Who wins? Naturally, Li Yunxing wins.

But Lian Zhan did not dare to answer. The strong murderous intent frightened Lian Zhan. The last time he experienced such terrifying pressure from Li Yunxing was when he was trying Su Tianyang in the court.

Although this strategy is risky, it is a good strategy that allows Li Yunxing to completely transfer the risk.

He didn't know exactly how he touched Li Yunxing's reverse scale.

To Li Yunxing, this strategy seemed seamless, but Su Zhaoyang was not a kind person. If he bought food but did not distribute it to the people, it would be the people of Jingzhou who would ultimately pay for the power game between the two parties.

"Do you know how your behavior is different from that of the traitor Su Tianyang?" Li Yunxing angrily scolded Lian Zhan.

Lian Zhan's head was covered with sweat. He knelt in front of Li Yunxing, his forehead pressed against the cold floor, and said word by word: "I am definitely not doing it for my own selfish gain. That Su Tianyang is dead, but the amount of money he embezzled is more than the two hundred thousand taels of gold."

! If we can raise more food funds, we no longer have to worry about repairing Jingzhou. It will be a great blessing for the prince to be able to take this opportunity to suppress Su Zhaoyang!"

Li Yunxing was silent for a long time and then sighed: "General Lian, I know that you are eager, but if you are collaborating with the traitor, what is the difference between me and the traitor?"

Lian Zhan knew that the prince hated corruption deeply.

The proposal just now was too rash. If it weren't for the fact that he was still useful to Li Yunxing, he would have been executed on the spot just like those others.

He swallowed unconsciously, as if he had just stepped into an abyss with one foot.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, I just..."

He wanted to explain more, but Li Yunxing waved his hand to signal him to stop talking.

"I naturally know that General Lian is loyal and upright and is the pillar of the country. How could he have any different intentions? I am just telling you that my principles cannot be broken."

"No matter what the purpose is, what means are used. In the end, what I want is peace in the world, and what I want is for the people to live and work in peace and contentment!"

"If I use the same methods as them and do things that don't care about the people, sooner or later I will become a puppet of power."

"If this is really the case, will General Lian still be willing to follow me to conquer the world?"

Lian Zhan didn't dare to answer, but if Li Yunxing was really like this.

That is no different from Liu Zhongqing and his ilk.

"General Lian, do you know my determination now?"

Lian Zhan lowered his eyes slightly, his eyelids covering the complexity in his eyes, "I understand."

Li Yunxing nodded with satisfaction.

He believed that General Lian could understand his difficulties and was more willing to listen to his heartfelt words.

"Get up, General Lian."

Lian Zhan stood up with a solemn expression.

In the past, he only felt that Li Yunxing was no different from Emperor Wu, and he even thought that he would be abandoned again.

Throughout the ages, there have been many capable emperors and many benevolent emperors. However, the vast majority of emperors only care about their own enjoyment and never consider the suffering of the people.

Although Li Yunxing also likes wealth, his goal is to seek welfare for Li Shu, and he has always sincerely sought welfare for the people.

But now, Li Yunxing made him feel that there was something different about this prince.

He also loved power. It can be said that everyone in the Wu Dynasty loved power.

But Li Yunxing is not greedy for power. He has one principle in his heart, and that is the people.

"Sir General, I have already made plans in mind regarding transporting grain, so you don't need to get involved in this matter anymore." Li Yunxing's voice contained no emotion.

Lian Zhan was a little worried. Could it be that just because of this incident, there was a rift between Li Yunxing and him?

At this moment, Ginkgo's voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Sir General, the people from the Western Regions have woken up."

Li Yunxing just had an excuse to leave. Although he did not agree with Lian Zhan's proposal, it also created a new idea for Li Yunxing.

"Okay. I will go there later."

After Ginkgo received the letter, she trotted back. The lady asked her to come over to deliver the letter and see if the two were discussing their marriage.

But looking at General Cai Lian's expression just now, it didn't seem to be the case.

Lian Zhan's face was still embarrassed. Li Yunxing glanced at him and said nothing.

He now needs to rely on Lian Zhan to help him stabilize the court, but this does not mean that he will blindly condone Lian Zhan.

"General Lian, you've been busy arranging for the victims recently. It's hard work. You can have a good rest."

"Yes. Thank you, Your Highness, for your consideration."

After Li Yunxing left, Lian Zhan's face instantly turned cold.
Chapter completed!