Lao Zhu couldn't help but said: "Han Du, I can only hope that you can think of a solution now. If you have no solution, I will not punish you without guilt. This is not your fault. However, I hope you can think more.
I miss the people of Henan."
Han Du raised his head and glanced at Lao Zhu, and couldn't help but feel bitter. Lao Zhu's words made Han Du feel more uncomfortable than being punished. After being punished, with Han Du's ability, it is not that there is no chance of turning over again. But Lao Zhu put the people away
came out, which made Han Du feel uncomfortable.
"Your Majesty, is there no food in the palace?" Han Du couldn't help but ask.
Lao Zhu is now counting on Han Du, so he also lowers his profile. He will answer whatever Han Du asks. ??
"Yes, but not much, only tens of thousands of dan. Even if this grain is allocated to Henan, it will be a drop in the bucket and of no use. What's more, the palace also needs grain, and there are still nearly three months until the autumn harvest.
."
It wasn't that Lao Zhu was reluctant to take out the grain, but he knew that even if he transported all the grain to Henan, it would have no effect.
After hearing this, Han Du frowned with vertical lines on his brows. His mind was racing, and he kept thinking. It would take a month for the food to be shipped back from Luzon, and there were still three months for the autumn harvest, but the people of Henan couldn't even support it for a month.
Time, time, just one month has become the gap between life and death for millions of people.
But, who can shorten a month into a moment?
Suddenly, a light flashed in Han Du's mind. He couldn't shorten the time, but he could make a time difference!
Seeing Han Du's face suddenly showing a smile, Lao Zhu couldn't wait to ask: "Do you have any idea?"
Han Du paused for a moment and said hesitantly: "I just have an idea, but I'm not absolutely sure."
"tell me the story."
Lao Zhu's eyes widened and he looked at Han Du intently. These days, he was racking his brains and didn't know how to untie this knot. In desperation, Lao Zhu was ready to give up on Henan. There was no way he could do it.
Thinking of it, there was a turning point here in Handu.
Han Du did not hesitate and asked immediately: "I have an idea, but this method is extremely risky."
"Say, no matter what, I will pardon you." Lao Zhu waved his hand and promised hurriedly.
Han Du nodded and said, "I think so. Since there are still three months until the autumn harvest, can the capital's grain reserves last for three months?"
As he said that, he looked up at Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao. They must know the answer.
Zhu Biao and his father looked at each other. Zhu Biao stood up, made an assessment in his mind, and said: "Although the price of food in the capital is soaring, we have not heard of food shortages for the time being. The food reserves in the capital should be able to support it.
Until the autumn harvest.”
When Han Du heard this, he immediately laughed and continued: "The capital has a population of one million. Since it can last for three months, there must be a lot of food in the capital. This is what I think, Luzon's navy can supply enough food for a month
If it can be transported, how about we first find a way to collect the grain in the capital, leaving a month's worth of grain, and transport the remaining grain to Henan for disaster relief?"
Han Du's method can solve the problem of disaster relief in Henan, and from now on, it is the only way.
However, after listening to Han Du's words, Tang and Zhu Biao did not smile at all.
Allow.
There is no other reason. As Han Du reminded, the risk is too great. This is the capital, under the emperor's feet, if the food does not arrive in a month. The risk of shipping alone is enough that no one can guarantee this.
Will the food arrive on time in a month? Doesn’t it mean that the famine in Henan cannot be saved, but the capital will also fall into famine?
If there is a famine in Henan, if it cannot be saved, the world will be shaken at most. If the capital falls into a famine, then the world may even collapse.
Even Tang and Zhu Biao didn't dare to speak out about such a major matter without authorization. If one of them failed, the sky would fall, and together they wouldn't be able to withstand it.
Everyone present looked at Lao Zhu. Only Lao Zhu can decide this matter now.
Lao Zhu had a serious look on his face, looked straight at Han Du, and suddenly laughed. "You kid, you always give me problems."
Han Du smiled bitterly when he heard this and said, "I am being reckless and should not have made such a move."
"No," Lao Zhu shook his head and patted Han Du on the shoulder, "This is your best policy."
As he said this, Lao Zhu walked outside the hall alone.
It's just getting dark and it's time for thousands of houses to light up.
Standing on the steps at the entrance of the main hall, Lao Zhu looked at the spectacular scene in front of him and remained silent for a long time.
Tang He, Zhu Biao, Han Du and others arrived behind Lao Zhu at some unknown time.
"Father?" Zhu Biao couldn't help calling softly.
Hearing this, Lao Zhu slowly turned around and looked at the three of them. He laughed: "I didn't even hesitate to kill Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng back then. I never thought that I would hesitate when I got older."
"emperor."
"emperor"
Tang He and Han Du spoke simultaneously, but neither of them knew what to say.
Lao Zhu did not let the two of them persuade him. He waved his hand to stop the two of them talking and said: "Come here and deliver the order."
"Your Majesty, I respectfully listen to the holy teachings." The old eunuch on the side also knew the emperor's difficulty. Tears flashed in his eyes, and his voice was choked when he replied.
"It is decreed that all civil and military officials, the Five Army Commander's Office, and the twenty-four prisons can only keep one month's rations. The rest of the food must be confiscated, otherwise they will be prosecuted. In addition, be prepared, I will go to Chengtianmen tomorrow."
"My slave obeys the decree." The old eunuch cried and knelt down to Lao Zhu, then stood up quickly and went to draft the decree.
Lao Zhu turned around, looked at Tang He, and asked loudly: "Tang He, can the navy guarantee that the food will arrive in one month?"
Tang He immediately knelt on the ground, clasped his fists and said solemnly: "I will order the navy to set off immediately. If it is one day late, I will come to see you."
"Okay!" Lao Zhu hugged Tang He vigorously and sighed: "The destiny of the Ming Dynasty depends on my virtuous brother."
"Your Majesty, I will live up to my mission!" After saying that, Tang He turned around and left. He planned to summon the navy all night and strive to set off in the shortest possible time. Time was tight, and if he could save one day of delay, he would save one point of risk.
Lao Zhu finally looked at Han Du and said, "Go back first and prepare yourself. You can go to Henan this time."
"I obey." Han Du lowered his head and smiled sheepishly. If there was no food, going to Henan would be a chore. But now that there is food, it is much easier to go to disaster relief, and it doesn't count at all.
What's going on? Han Du lowered his head, as if he wanted to escape.
Lao Zhu couldn't help but said: "Han Du, I can only hope that you can think of a solution now. If you have no solution, I will not punish you without guilt. This is not your fault. However, I hope you can think more.
I miss the people of Henan."
Han Du raised his head and glanced at Lao Zhu, and couldn't help but feel bitter. Lao Zhu's words made Han Du feel more uncomfortable than being punished. After being punished, with Han Du's ability, it is not that there is no chance of turning over again. But Lao Zhu put the people away
came out, which made Han Du feel uncomfortable.
"Your Majesty, is there no food in the palace?" Han Du couldn't help but ask.
Lao Zhu was now counting on Han Du, so he lowered his profile and answered whatever Han Du asked.
"Yes, but not much, only tens of thousands of dan. Even if this grain is allocated to Henan, it will be a drop in the bucket and of no use. What's more, the palace also needs grain, and there are still nearly three months until the autumn harvest.
."
It wasn't that Lao Zhu was reluctant to take out the grain, but he knew that even if he transported all the grain to Henan, it would have no effect.
After hearing this, Han Du frowned with vertical lines on his brows. His mind was racing, and he kept thinking. It would take a month for the food to be shipped back from Luzon, and there were still three months for the autumn harvest, but the people of Henan couldn't even support it for a month.
Time, time, just one month has become the gap between life and death for millions of people.
But, who can shorten a month into a moment?
Suddenly, a light flashed in Han Du's mind. He couldn't shorten the time, but he could make a time difference!
Seeing Han Du's face suddenly showing a smile, Lao Zhu couldn't wait to ask: "Do you have any idea?"
Han Du paused for a moment and said hesitantly: "I just have an idea, but I'm not absolutely sure."
"tell me the story."
Lao Zhu's eyes widened and he looked at Han Du intently. These days, he was racking his brains and didn't know how to untie this knot. In desperation, Lao Zhu was ready to give up on Henan. There was no way he could do it.
Thinking of it, there was a turning point here in Handu.
Han Du did not hesitate and asked immediately: "I have an idea, but this method is extremely risky."
"Say, no matter what, I will pardon you." Lao Zhu waved his hand and promised hurriedly.
Han Du nodded and said, "I think so. Since there are still three months until the autumn harvest, can the capital's grain reserves last for three months?"
As he said that, he looked up at Lao Zhu and Zhu Biao. They must know the answer.
Zhu Biao and his father looked at each other. Zhu Biao stood up, made an assessment in his mind, and said: "Although the price of food in the capital is soaring, we have not heard of food shortages for the time being. The food reserves in the capital should be able to support it.
Until the autumn harvest.”
When Han Du heard this, he immediately laughed and continued: "The capital has a population of one million. Since it can last for three months, there must be a lot of food in the capital. This is what I think, Luzon's navy can supply enough food for a month
If it can be transported, how about we first find a way to collect the grain in the capital, leaving a month's worth of grain, and transport the remaining grain to Henan for disaster relief?"
Han Du's method can solve the problem of disaster relief in Henan, and from now on, it is the only way.
However, after listening to Han Du's words, Tang and Zhu Biao did not smile at all.
Allow.
There is no other reason. As Han Du reminded, the risk is too great. This is the capital, under the emperor's feet, if the food does not arrive in a month. The risk of shipping alone is enough that no one can guarantee this.
Will the food arrive on time in a month? Doesn’t it mean that the famine in Henan cannot be saved, but the capital will also fall into famine?
If there is a famine in Henan, if it cannot be saved, the world will be shaken at most. If the capital falls into a famine, then the world may even collapse.
Even Tang and Zhu Biao didn't dare to speak out about such a major matter without authorization. If one of them failed, the sky would fall, and together they wouldn't be able to withstand it.
Everyone present looked at Lao Zhu. Only Lao Zhu can decide this matter now.
Lao Zhu had a serious look on his face, looked straight at Han Du, and suddenly laughed. "You kid, you always give me problems."
Han Du smiled bitterly when he heard this and said, "I am being reckless and should not have made such a move."
"No," Lao Zhu shook his head and patted Han Du on the shoulder, "This is your best policy."
As he said this, Lao Zhu walked outside the hall alone.
It's just getting dark and it's time for thousands of houses to light up.
Standing on the steps at the entrance of the main hall, Lao Zhu looked at the spectacular scene in front of him and remained silent for a long time.
Tang He, Zhu Biao, Han Du and others arrived behind Lao Zhu at some unknown time.
"Father?" Zhu Biao couldn't help calling softly.
Hearing this, Lao Zhu slowly turned around and looked at the three of them. He laughed: "I didn't even hesitate to kill Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng back then. I never thought that I would hesitate when I got older."
"emperor."
"emperor"
Tang He and Han Du spoke simultaneously, but neither of them knew what to say.
Lao Zhu did not let the two of them persuade him. He waved his hand to stop the two of them talking and said: "Come here and deliver the order."
"Your Majesty, I respectfully listen to the holy teachings." The old eunuch on the side also knew the emperor's difficulty. Tears flashed in his eyes, and his voice was choked when he replied.
"It is decreed that all civil and military officials, the Five Army Commander's Office, and the twenty-four prisons can only keep one month's rations. The rest of the food must be confiscated, otherwise they will be prosecuted. In addition, be prepared, I will go to Chengtianmen tomorrow."
"My slave obeys the decree." The old eunuch cried and knelt down to Lao Zhu, then stood up quickly and went to draft the decree.
Lao Zhu turned around, looked at Tang He, and asked loudly: "Tang He, can the navy guarantee that the food will arrive in one month?"
Tang He immediately knelt on the ground, clasped his fists and said solemnly: "I will order the navy to set off immediately. If it is one day late, I will come to see you."
"Okay!" Lao Zhu hugged Tang He vigorously and sighed: "The destiny of the Ming Dynasty depends on my virtuous brother."
"Your Majesty, I will live up to my mission!" After saying that, Tang He turned around and left. He planned to summon the navy all night and strive to set off in the shortest possible time. Time was tight, and if he could save one day of delay, he would save one point of risk.
Lao Zhu finally looked at Han Du and said, "Go back first and prepare yourself. You can go to Henan this time."
"I obey." Han Du lowered his head and smiled sheepishly. If there was no food, going to Henan would be a chore. But now that there is food, it is much easier to go to disaster relief, and it doesn't count at all.