Chapter 645: Knowing the shame and then being brave
"Wei Qing, immediately send a patrol prosecutor to the affected area for inspection. If there are any violations of regulations and discipline, all those who violate regulations will be tried on the spot and sentence will be announced on the spot. The people must know that I and the court are on their side."
"Your Majesty, I will prepare now." Wei Zheng was so energetic that he gave me a deep bow and rushed out of the hall door.
"You guys, remember what I said. I don't want to see a family of people losing their homes and displaced due to disasters. The courthouses that collapsed, can be rebuilt for them first. At that time, the courthouses will be paid in installments and ten to twenty years."
"As for food for disaster relief, it doesn't cost money, and those bedding items for disaster relief are also cost money." I pointed my fingers and counted them.
After glanced at the civil and military ministers present, my son's voice suddenly became cold. "I want to save the people from water and fire. If someone dares to make trouble, then I will let him taste the fun of dire straits."
"No" dozens of civil and military ministers agreed in unison.
In the next ten days, the people, officials and troops of the entire Changguan and Guanzhong area were moved. Although snowflakes still fell from time to time, every road leading to the county and county was cleaned by soldiers, industrialists and businessmen, ensuring smooth traffic.
Bags of rice, grain, winter clothes, bedding, and bedding were delivered to the people affected. On the second day after the inspection prosecutor was sent, seventeen merchants and gentry who wanted to take the opportunity to make money from the national crisis were not only ordered to return all the dirty money, but also fined between 50 and 1,000 guan respectively. Moreover, if any merchant dared to speculate in this way, then the boss and the shopkeeper, the head of the gentry family, and the clan elders or the clan leader of the gentry family were sentenced to ten years of labor reform.
Although it is not a death penalty, these merchants and gentry with delicate bodies were thrown into labor reform, which even made them more desperate than asking them to do so. Think about it, how many decades can life take?
Especially with such a severe punishment, he was ordered to be tried publicly, and was so naked that he was so contempt and scolded by his neighbors in distant villages. These guys are probably not much better than death in the future.
Newspapers and magazines from all over the country have reported on a large number of outstanding contributions made by the great and noble emperor of this young master in the disaster relief process, and have also praised the deeds of outstanding soldiers who do not complain about hardship or fatigue in the disaster relief process for the country and the people.
When the disaster relief was completed, there were only 37 people who were crushed to death due to the collapse of the house, and more than 750 injured people were still under treatment. There was no phenomenon of a household fleeing in each county, and there was no phenomenon of selling their own real estate to survive the cold winter.
In comparison, Henan under Wang Shichong's rule was much worse. According to information, more than 3,500 houses in Henan collapsed during this snow disaster, while more than 2,000 ordinary people fled their homes.
And more than 1,700 households have entered Guanzhong. There is no way. Nowadays, the people in the world know that life in Guanzhong is the most peaceful and worry-free. The Chinese Empire not only does not harshly exploit the people, but is also vigorously supporting the people. Therefore, except for some who go to seek relatives, most of them gritted their teeth and took advantage of this opportunity to escape into Guanzhong.
Wang Shichong did not stop this. Perhaps in his opinion, the common people who fled into Guanzhong would eventually come back. Unfortunately, it is not the time to go back yet, and perhaps this possibility will be possible when this young master takes over Wang Shichong's territory.
The significance of this disaster relief is not only this. It can be said that it is precisely because of this disaster relief that the army must participate in disaster relief and disaster relief. In addition, my master's actions have also led a large number of merchants and gentry to join the industry of free aid. Although they did not receive any substantial rewards, they have greatly won the reputation of the people.
This is extremely useful for merchants. However, this time, only a few merchants reacted in time, and those businesses who were hesitant and eventually lost the opportunity to show their faces were so angry that they both felt like they were eager for Guanzhong to be affected again, which was really ridiculous.
In Chang'an and various places, nearly 500,000 guan of money was collected. Although less than 100,000 guan was invested, the remaining money was added to the bonus of 1.11 million guan and ordered the capital to be injected into the Guanzhong Chamber of Commerce, accounting for 3% of the shares.
A Royal Disaster Relief Foundation was also established, which was specifically responsible for sorting out and managing the disaster aid funds of these kind-hearted people. The buildings that ordinary people rebuilt not only do not need to borrow from the court as I thought before, but only need to pay 50% of the funds to live in the newly built brick-concrete house.
In addition, all the finances of the Royal Disaster Relief Foundation will be disclosed in newspapers every other quarter to the people around the world, so that the people who donated money can see that their money is not fed by others, but is put into operation, and the withdrawal ratio provides support to the people affected by the disaster.
This move greatly reduced the burden on these disaster-stricken people. It also made the people in the world praise it. Even many literati danced to the south and sang hymns at this moment. Even the old man Kong Yingda jumped out to flatter in the newspaper, saying that under the current rule of the Chinese Empire, it was like the rule of the saints.
Blow, keep blowing, but the more this happens, the more it is, the more it is, and it is very beneficial to the rule of the country. And the people gradually become more respectful and fearful to the country, court, and army.
Especially those garrisons in various places, who rushed to the front line for rescue and disasters. In order to rescue the affected residents, more than half of the garrison soldiers suffered from frostbite. Fortunately, the rescue was timely, and the soldiers had extremely complete cold-proof equipment. Even so, more than 170 soldiers were still living in the hospital due to frostbite.
According to the order I signed, all the soldiers involved in the disaster relief received a notice reward, while those who made outstanding contributions in the disaster relief were awarded the first-class medal of merit. In addition, more than three garrison groups received the award of the collective third-class merit.
The 30th Army, which was demoted to the 55th Army of the Security Army, rushed to the front line many times during this disaster relief and rescue. It can be said that they were working hard and handed over a very satisfactory answer. Everyone, including senior officials at the army level, rushed to the front line of rescue and disaster relief with ordinary soldiers.
This young master was very moved, and at the same time, he was proud of it. Only by knowing shame and being brave can he become a soldier of our Chinese Empire.
"Your Majesty, I am getting more and more grateful to be able to follow you." Looking at the newspapers and magazines in my hand full of passion and praise, Wei Yunqi looked excited and proud. Yes, even when the previous dynasty was at its peak, he could not achieve such a perfect solution.
More importantly, the garrison can become a powerful tool for disaster relief and rescue and help courts win over the hearts of the people, which no one has ever thought of in the past.
"Mobilizing a large number of troops is not for the purpose of marching and fighting, but for the people of the world to relieve their worries. This is still their responsibility and obligation. Originally, I was worried that the soldiers would not understand. Now it seems that I am thinking too much." I also smiled with emotion.
Wei Yunqi shook his head. "That's because your Majesty you have done a good job in the political work system. In the past, I thought your Majesty did this a bit too much, but now I understand that the army understands its own value of existence, its responsibilities and obligations, so that it can firmly become the backbone of the country...
Not only Wei Yunqi, many people do not understand and do not think that this young master can do anything good. Some people even think that I am an unnecessary move. In the eyes of some people, the army should not have ideas. Only in this way can we obey the leadership of the court.
However, this young master insisted on continuing to promote the staff, political commissar and military police to become part of the army. Today's army is definitely an iron plate, and it is a iron plate that is completely loyal to the empire.
Just as he was talking to Wei Yunqi, a report came from outside that the envoy of the Western Turkic Khanate, Khan Ashner, from the northern part of the Western Turkic Khanate, was here to meet.
After I agreed, I saw Asunar Jin walk into the hall excitedly, and then bow deeply to me: "Sunar Jin, the northern Khan of the Turkic Khanate, come to meet the Emperor of the Central Plains on the order of our Great Khan."
"Khan is afraid he's anxious." Seeing this guy's expression that seemed a little embarrassed when he saw me, I couldn't help but laugh and smiled gently at this guy. Of course, at this time, we naturally have to maintain the reserve and pride of a generation of emperors.
The guy laughed twice, then respectfully presented the letter of the country and the gift list. The guard next to him first took it and looked it up, then handed it to Wei Yunqi who was walking forward.
"One hundred Dayuan mares, ten stallions, ten Persian swords, ten pounds of copper, ten carts of spices... This gift is not light." After Wei Yunqi took it, he looked at it and tsk.
Well, what I care most about are the Dayuan mares and stallions. Now, I am vigorously promoting horse breeding. For example, ordinary horses have now been transferred to the Xiqin area for breeding and grazing, and the Dayuan horses I obtained before are still stocked in the valleys of Hancheng County.
Although the Dayuan shepherds were carefully cared for, the number has not exceeded 70 so far. Now, the Western Turks have really sent me a big gift. With these hundred mares and ten stallions, I believe that in less than ten years, the Dayuan horse tribe can be formed in the territory of the Huaxia Empire that can reproduce naturally.
Chapter completed!