Capital, imperial palace, Ziji Hall.

At today's court meeting, all officials came to the court to meet with the emperor and talked about political affairs.

The emperor of this dynasty was a middle-aged man with a square face, full of dignity, sitting upright on the dragon throne, listening to the court officials' remarks.

Officials came forward to report, which was mostly not important.

After a while, suddenly someone came out and started:

"...... Yanbei and Taidong areas have been severe drought for years, and people are living in poverty and refugees are everywhere, and the court is in urgent need of disaster relief."

The court officials were slightly turbulent and whispered.

The emperor raised his eyelids, somewhat dissatisfied:

"The year before last year, the drought last year, and this year, the court has been relieved every year, but there is no result. Instead, the official warehouse has stored grain and the treasury silver is getting less and less... Are you good friends who have high opinions?"

Everyone looked at each other, speechless.

At this time, the right prime minister Qin Song came out and said respectfully: "I will call the emperor, and follow the old minister's opinion, and wait for the emperor's view to be completed by the emperor's emperor's order to build the emperor's emperor, and to determine the achievements and show that the heaven will naturally be in good weather and rain, and the disaster will turn into a good year."

The Emperor's View refers to the large number of strange and strange buildings that are still being built today...

When the emperor heard this, he smiled:

"What Qin Aiqing said is very much. I asked the world to build the view of the emperor, which is for this. However, it has not been completed yet, and the distance cannot quench the near thirst. The severe drought in these two places will eventually be taken care of."

"The Lord is wise." Qin Song lowered his head and retreated.

The emperor glanced around and clicked a minister who was in charge of disaster relief last year: "My dear last year's disaster relief has achieved results. Can you have a plan today?"

The minister glanced at Qin Song quietly and then said loudly:

"We can only do as in previous years, with less taxes and less taxes, adjusting grain and porridge, and providing relief to the victims... there is no other way."

The emperor nodded, about to say something.

But the minister continued to talk and added:

"It's just that the disaster has led to the rampant thieves in the north and causing chaos everywhere. If it is not dealt with, there will be many obstacles to the disaster relief matters."

"Oh?" the emperor frowned: "What happened?"

The minister nodded: "Drought is a natural disaster, but some thieves turned it into man-made disasters, which drove the victims to attack the prefectures, causing the prefectures in various places to dare to open cities to provide relief. Some counties were even robbed by the victims, which was extremely bad."

"Why do you all have any way to deal with it?"

The emperor looked at everyone.

Suddenly another courtier came out and said coldly: "Starting to death is small, and losing one's integrity is big. Even if these victims are displaced, they are not a reason to cause trouble. They should send troops to suppress them and kill them to serve as a warning!"

Hearing this, Qin Song hurried out and said:

"No, the bandits in the north are rampant. According to the old ministers, this matter should be mainly pacified. Your Majesty can issue an order to recruit several of the bandits to reflect the emperor's kindness, and then order them to suppress other bandits. In this way, the bandits will be vacant, and they will save a lot of money and food without spending one soldier."

At this time, Pang Hong, the Privy Councilor in charge of military affairs, spoke in a deep voice:

"The bandits are just a mob, and they are not in a state of chaos. Once the officers and soldiers arrive, the power of the sky is vast, and the bandits will naturally surrender! Why should we be invited to help you, and you will lose the majesty of the court in vain."

The court was soon divided into three groups, each with its own opinions. Some supported the troops, some supported the recruitment, and the others watched coldly.

It seems that each has a legitimate reason, but in fact it is undercurrent.

After hearing this, the emperor stopped everyone and said slowly: "Building the Emperor's View is an important matter. The rest of the expenses can be saved. Now that the national treasury is empty, it is not appropriate to move troops. It is better to recruit people. The matter of disaster relief and pacifying thieves will be handed over to Qin Aiqing."

He was very concerned about building a lot of wonders as soon as possible, and did not want to expand military spending.

Seeing this, everyone stopped the argument and bowed back to the crowd.

The emperor paused, changed the topic, and asked, "Autumn is coming soon. How are you preparing for this year's tour of the south autumn?"

The left prime minister Lu Wenzong walked out and bowed and said:

"Your Majesty, everything on the road from the capital to Ningtian Mansion has been arranged."

The prince also took a few steps forward and said, "Father, don't worry, my son is in charge of the country in the capital, and you will be sure of everything."

"Yeah." The emperor nodded, then remembered something and said with a smile: "A few days ago, the prefect Ning Tian reported that a master of Taoism came to the city, who could call the wind and rain, and call him Yufeng Zhenren. I went there this time, and I wanted to see if it was true."

"Think twice!" A censor, who is known for his "righteousness", hurriedly spoke: "These are all demons and confusing people. How can the lord of the lord of the 95th century be seen like this kind of fraud?"

The emperor's smile faded.

At this time, Qin Song immediately spoke and retorted:

"As the prefect Ning Tian dares to submit a memorial, it must be verified. After the emperor arrives at Ning Tian and understands the reason, he will decide whether to summon this person. Why do you need more words?"

"No," the emperor smiled and nodded.

After saying a few more things, the emperor was a little tired and announced his retirement to the court.

All the officials left Ziji Hall in a row.

Qin Songluo was at the end, and Lu Wenzong walked side by side with him, got out of touch with other officials, and walked around in the garden and chatted.

"Then Mr. Pang wanted to cause trouble. The thieves in Yanbei and Taidong were in chaos. If they used military force to suppress them, I wonder how much money would be consumed. How could the emperor be willing?"

Qin Song said casually.

Lu Wenzong glanced at him and smiled, "I heard that Qin Xiang has purchased a lot of industries in these two places, I don't know if it's a rumor."

"Haha, it's just nonsense." Qin Song waved his hand calmly and stroked his beards, "It's because Lu Xiang was carrying the imperial order and has been arranging a tour of the south for the past few years, which is very enviable."

Lu Wenzong smacked his lips, moved away from the topic, and said:

"Speaking of this, I heard that a disciple of Prime Minister Qin was a prefect in the Luhe area. He was cut off one arm by a thief and cut off his career. I wonder if it was true?"

Qin Song smiled slightly and said lightly: "Yes, such a mob is guilty of death."

Lu Wenzong: "It is said that the thief was called Chen Feng. He had the courage of thousands of men. I wonder what Qin Prime Minister had planned?"

Qin Song sneered: "The courage of every man, let the Luhe soldiers and horses conquer themselves, why bother with you and me?"

Lu Wenzong smiled: "I am just worried that such a strong man in Luhe area may bump into the saint's carriage and ruin the saint's interest in the autumn tour."

Qin Song narrowed his eyes when he heard this:

"It's reasonable, this is a hidden danger... Then I'll urge you."

...

Yanbei, Tianwang Village.

This is a great village, entrenched in high mountains, with many passes and flags flying.

At this time, dozens of leaders were sending several envoys out in front of the gate of Dazhai.

"Don't let me see you off, we'll go down the mountain now. I hope you will consider the proposal of my master. If you are willing to invite you, wait for the good news."

Several envoys refused and then followed the minions all the way down the mountain, leaving their backs in the eyes of everyone.

Xiang Tianjie withdrew his gaze and looked at the village leader, unable to help but say, "Brother, the court has not issued an order to recruit people. Can these people really trust me? Could they be fooling me?"

The leaders also looked at their own village leaders, all a little confused.

As the largest village in the north, their Tianwang Village has always been receiving revenge within it, but the court seemed to have no intention of this, so this proposal was put on hold.

But until last year, the village leader went to the capital and didn't know who he met or took a line. After he came back, he mentioned the matter of recruiting peace again.

After that, envoys of unknown origin frequently came to communicate about the envoy. Although the court had not yet moved, these envoys seemed to believe that the court would issue envoys and came to discuss various conditions with their Tianwang Village in advance.

"Dear brothers, don't worry, things are of course true. The court will come to recruit us sooner or later."

A big man spoke loudly. He was handsome, majestic, and his temples were white. He was already quite old.

This person is the leader of Tianwang Village, Lu Longchuan.

He is known as the "king of heaven" and has always been known as the "No. 1 master of the Green Forest". He is famous in the Green Forest and is a top figure in the Green Forest Road.

At this time, someone in the leader spoke and said dissatisfied:

"There is a condition for us to help the court to pacify Yanbei and Taidong bandits. In this way, how can we deal with ourselves in Green Forest Road? Wouldn't it be better for everyone to be as happy as they are now?"

Upon hearing this, a leader immediately retorted, saying, "Brothers say this, we can't be a bandit for the rest of our lives. In Yanbei and Taidong, the crops have not been good in the past two years. A large number of farmers abandoned the land and fled. We continue to grow bigger. Now it has reached a bottleneck. It is not easy to support the whole mountain. If you expand again, you must occupy the city. That is a serious crime of treason and there is no future for you to make a breakthrough! This road is over, and recruitment is the only way out."

"Yes, if we can quell the bandits in both places for the court, we are also people who have made contributions. Everyone can be granted a position of one or half. People in the green forest were recruited and finally made contributions to become a general in the court. This is not without precedent. Haven't you heard the old saying... If you want to be an official, kill people and set fire to attract peace!"

Everyone was chirping and talking.

The members of Tianwang Village have complex composition, but most of them agree with the recruitment, believing that this is the only way to restore their innocence and make a name for themselves.

Even if they become bandits, under the education of feudal ethics, most people naturally yearn for becoming officials in the court, believing that this is the highest goal of glorifying their ancestors.

Lu Longchuan raised his hand to suppress everyone, and said solemnly: "We have been brothers for many years. Are you still assured of me? I will definitely win a fortune for everyone."

"I'll wait to follow my brother's arrangement."

Everyone hurriedly clasped their fists and expressed their opinions.

At this time, Xiang Tianjie remembered something and smiled and said, "Do you still remember the death of Yan Luo Chen Feng?"

Lu Longchuan nodded: "Brother Xiang highly praised him, so I naturally remember why he suddenly mentioned this person?"

"Recently, rumors on the road that Chen Feng did a big thing in the Luhe area, and he beat Ershan alone, and his reputation spread all over the world. Some people who have good things say that he is the number one master in the Green Forest..."
To be continued...