At this time, Hua Yuwei, the daughter of the Fifth Emperor, stood up and objected: "Mother Emperor, this is absolutely impossible.

We don't know how long this drought will last. If the drought can't be relieved for a while, there will be no surplus food in hand.

Until then, what should we do?

This book~. First published: Tadu*小@说-APP&——free

Neighboring countries are watching with eager eyes, fearing a massive invasion if they know the state of the treasury.

Nowadays, without the support of the imperial court, the people may still be able to support themselves.”ωωw..net

After listening to Hua Yuwei's analysis, everyone nodded in agreement and said, "Your Majesty, I agree with what the fifth princess said."

"I, my ministers, also agree with the Five Princesses."

The ministers on the court knelt for a third of the time.

Among the other two-thirds, half were from Hua Qingwan and half were from the neutral party, the so-called ministers headed by Gu Xuanfeng.

Gu Xuanfeng is a staunchly neutral party. He is not attached to any princess, but is loyal to the queen.

Seeing that there were so many ministers supporting her, Hua Yuwei's expression instantly became arrogant, she raised her head and chest, and secretly raised her eyebrows at Hua Qingwan to show provocation.

Hua Qingwan took in the other party's eyes and saw that what the other party said was actually true. She knew that the drought would last for three years.

At this time, the drought was just showing signs, and the court could not wait to distribute relief food.

First Release &: Tower-Read Novel

Not to mention whether this food can be distributed to the people in its entirety.

Let’s just talk about how we will handle the disaster relief food distribution in the next two years or so.

The common people cannot live on the government's food relief.

Hua Qingwan remembered that in the original book, it was precisely because Feng Linguo was busy with disaster relief and its treasury was empty that neighboring countries took advantage of it.

Fortunately, the Seventh Princess at that time turned the tide and saved Feng Linguo, which was on the verge of death, and won the support of many people.

This time, I have a reason to fight Hua Qingwan to the end.

The original owner at that time was chasing after Liu Yi and was busy with small affairs, forgetting about national affairs.

Hua E saw what the original owner did at that time, but still did not abolish the title of the original owner's concubine.

Until the original owner personally mentioned to Hua E that he wanted to give the princess to the Seventh Princess for Liu Yi's sake.

When Hua E heard that the original plan was to hand over the throne to someone else, she was very angry.

-read novels

Although the treasury of this dynasty is abundant, it cannot support the people of the country.

If there is a severe drought, relief food will only be a drop in the bucket.

What's more, as the fifth princess said, neighboring countries have been coveting Fenglin for a long time.

If we take advantage of our disaster relief and make a sudden attack, Fenglin will be in trouble at home and abroad, and will be attacked on both sides, making it difficult to solve.

But...if the imperial court does nothing, it may be scolded by the people of the world."

Hua Yuwei saw that Hua Qingwan had been talking for a long time but never got to the point, so she couldn't help but said scornfully:

"The lady has been talking for a long time, but she gave us a solution."

Hua Qingwan did not answer Hua Yuwei, but looked up at Hua E and said:

"I do have a plan that may be able to alleviate this disaster."

“The distribution of relief materials is certain, but it cannot be distributed free of charge and is a work-for-relief basis.

Tadu Xiao~.said-*.-free* with no ads and no* pop-ups, and also-.*you can interact @ with your book friends.

I sincerely request the Queen Mother to issue an order to suspend the punishment of corvee and levy."

Hua E asked: "I understand that the corvee is light and the tax is low, but why should we suspend the sentence?"

"Reporting to the mother emperor, I want criminals to open up wasteland and forests. The easternmost part of Fenglin Kingdom is often suffering from floods, while the western part is suffering from drought.

Erchen wondered whether the water from the east could be diverted to the west, which would not only alleviate the difficulties in the east, but also solve the difficulties in the west."

"Mother Queen, to save the drought, we not only rely on the court, the people themselves can also help each other.

Please also ask the Queen Mother to issue an edict to allow merchants to voluntarily help the people, set up non-governmental organizations to provide assistance, or provide relief in the countryside."

Hua Yuwei jumped out and retorted: "Hmph! You said it easily, will the merchants be willing to help the people?

But you must know that merchants are the most insidious and cunning. If you don't take advantage of the drought, it will be difficult for the country to make money."

Hua Qingwan glanced at Hua Yuwei and said mottled: "Guzi knows it.

Your Majesty, you can decree to stop collecting commercial taxes and give each state capital a fixed quota.

The first chapter of this novel--the publishing site&~is@:Tadu Novel APP

If any merchant in the state helps the majority of the people, it can obtain a quota for the imperial examination."

The scientific examination does not allow people to be born in merchants, so Qin Yu will have someone to support him after his death.

The merchants already had money, but no status. If the Queen had decreed that the place for the imperial examination had been granted, the merchants would not care about that little money.

Hua Qingwan continued: "The Queen Mother can also personally issue plaques to the merchants or families that have made the greatest contribution to this disaster relief."

"The above are all measures in emergency disaster relief situations. The most important ones are channel excavation and food crop improvement."

"Does the Queen still remember the tribute seeds sent by neighboring countries a few years ago?"

Hua E nodded and responded: "Yes."

"Mother Queen, these seeds are drought-resistant food crops. Please order Mother Queen to distribute the seeds to the people."

"My dear princess, you are speaking lightly. Do you know the name of the seeds and how to plant them?" the fifth princess challenged.

"Of course, this kind of food crop is called corn. I have already planted it in another yard. I believe it will be harvested in less than a month."

First Release &: Tower-Read Novel

Hua Qingwan handed over the corn planting matter to Lan Mei and Rong Xiang, and asked them to plant corn in several of the princess's other courtyards in advance.

Hua'e's imposing eyes glanced at the ministers present, and she said in a cold tone: "Do the others have any opinions?"

Everyone whispered among themselves, but no one came forward to object.

So, Hua E waved her hand and said: "This matter will be fully handled by the concubine, with the assistance of Gu Shoufu."

"Yes, Queen Mother." Hua Qingwan saluted.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Gu Xuanfeng glanced at Hua Qingwan and agreed.

"Is there anything else to report? If nothing happens, I will withdraw from the court."

"Nothing's wrong with you, sir."

"My son and I are fine."

After retiring from the court, Hua Qingwan did not leave the palace first, but followed Hua E to Huaqing Palace.

Tadu Novel More high-quality free novels, no ads @linefree

Hua E looked at Hua Qingwan and said, "Why did you come to court today if I hadn't given you time to recuperate? But there is something important?"

Hua Qingwan smiled and said: "You know me, the Queen Mother.

My son, I do have something to do."

"Say it."

"The mother-emperor once promised my son that if he gets his beloved back, he will cancel his engagement with Mr. Gu."

"Well, that's the case." Hua E nodded decently.

"My son, I have brought my beloved back to the palace. I also ask my mother to honor her promise and reject this marriage."

Hua Qingwan's eyes were full of expectation, staring straight at Hua E, which made Hua E feel a little scared.

"Ahem, cough, cough, this matter..."

Hua E didn't expect that her daughter would find her sweetheart so quickly. She originally thought about the sweetheart in her daughter's mouth, but it was just an excuse to push away the marriage.

Let your daughter get along with Mr. Gu. If the two of them are interested, there is no need to cancel the marriage.

Unexpectedly, my daughter's sweetheart was indeed this person.

Thinking about it, he must be the son of the merchant who was an orphan.

Hua E did not look down on Chiyang, but was very grateful in her heart. If Chiyang had not saved Hua Qingwan, given the dangerous situation at that time, whether Hua Qingwan would have survived is another matter.

Hua E: "Okay, I will keep my promise and issue an order to cancel the engagement on a certain day, but..."

After a pause, he added: "But it's unfair to Mr. Gu after all. His engagement was annulled by the concubine. I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to get married in the future. You must come to apologize in person."

"My son will compensate Mr. Gu." Hua Qingwan promised.

In fact, there is very little about Gu Guanqing in the original book.
Chapter completed!