But the situation is different now. If all the officials in the prefectures and counties are fed first, the people below will starve to death. Therefore, food must not be distributed through the prefectures and counties. Instead of trusting the integrity of the officials below,
, instead of plucking the hair, it is better to block it directly from the source.
"In this way, you arrange your manpower to distribute food to various areas every ten days. The food does not need to go through the prefectures and counties, but is distributed directly to the people in the area. The food is uniformly supervised by all the people themselves. When it is needed, it is also in full view of the public.
Of course, the idea of providing work-for-relief is also a good one, as it allows people in the same area to work together and go in and out together. What do you think?"
Han Du came up with the method of forming a collective group. Although this method was later criticized by many people, as long as it appeared at that time, it was not unreasonable. In Han Du's view, this method is most suitable for,
Food is rarely not enough, but you want to survive as much as possible. This is a special time.
Gu Kun pondered for a moment and thought this was a good idea. Put the food in the hands of the people, and since everyone is from the same village, they can look after it and use it together, so no one can eat or occupy more.
This is indeed a good approach, but it is not without its problems.
"Uncle, as a result, the task of transporting food will be too complicated and huge. I'm afraid it can't be done by the Chief Envoy alone."
"It doesn't matter." Han Du waved his hand, "We can let each locality send a certain number of people to transport the food themselves. We only need to send one person to supervise it, and that's it."
"That's okay." Gu Kun nodded subconsciously. Ten miles is a mile, and the whole of Henan is only a few hundred miles away. Even if someone needs to be sent out, only a few hundred people will be enough. The Chief Envoy can completely arrange it.
"In that case, I will take my leave and go make arrangements first." Gu Kun stood up and said goodbye to Han Du.
Han Du nodded and said, "Next, I have to take care of you."
"It's natural for me to do my duty." Gu Kun sighed slightly, "It's my uncle who traveled thousands of miles to deliver food to Henan. I would like to thank you again on behalf of the people of the province."
"It doesn't matter, just like you said, I am also responsible for this." After Han Du finished speaking, he looked at Gu Kun. The two of them actually felt sympathy for each other and burst out laughing.
Gu Kun was about to leave, but Han Du suddenly said: "There is one more thing."
"Uncle, please just say it." Gu Kun waved his hand grandly.
Han Du's tone changed and he asked: "What happened to the disaster in Henan? Why was there no news at all at the beginning, and then it was not reported to the court until it was out of control?"
When Gu Kun heard this, he couldn't help but frown. After hesitating for a moment, he said: "All the prefectures and counties have already reported the disaster information to the Chief Envoy, and the Chief Envoy also handled it in time. I specifically asked about this matter at the beginning.
Chief Envoy, the reply I received is that it has been reported to the imperial court. As for why the imperial court did not receive it, I don’t know. Maybe there was something wrong on the road?"
"Did Fengqing himself tell you that the news had been reported to the court?" Han Du couldn't help but ask.
"Yes, I will feel relieved only if he says such a thing personally." Gu Kun also had doubts in his heart, but he didn't think too much about it. He was a straightforward person, so how did he react to this news?
Things are a bit unpredictable.
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br> Han Du is different. He will not completely believe what others say, even if he hears it with his own ears. On the contrary, he has to believe more in what others say.
"It's possible that something went wrong on the road, but it's also possible that Feng Qing and others didn't report the news to the court at all."
"This~" Gu Kun was suddenly surprised and said in a low voice: "It shouldn't be possible, right? It's a matter involving three million people in Henan, and he wouldn't be so negligent. Besides, this disaster has little to do with him.
Even if he reports it to the court, the court will not punish him for it, so why should he hide it?"
Concealing the situation of the disaster is completely thankless in Gu Kun's opinion. On the contrary, even if the situation is reported, there will be no loss. Who would do such a thing that harms others and does not benefit oneself?
But from Han Du's point of view, it's not necessarily the case. It's just that there are some things that are difficult to elaborate on with Gu Kun.
"Master Gu, please go and investigate carefully what is going on. The emperor's decree is to get to the bottom of it, so I will trouble Master Gu to worry about this matter."
"This investigation is possible. But Feng Qing and others have been imprisoned by the uncle. Even if I want to investigate, I can't do it." Gu Kun couldn't help but feel aggrieved.
The people were imprisoned by Han Du, so he was asked to investigate. Unless the people were handed over to him, how could he investigate?
Han Du smiled and glanced at Gu Kun, not sure whether Gu Kun had any intention in saying this. But no matter what Gu Kun's deep intention was, Han Du would not leave Feng Qing and others to him.
"If Fengqing and others are not there, it is not impossible to investigate." Han Du smiled and explained, "If the province has been hit by such a big disaster, if the following prefectures and counties have already reported the news, then there must be documents
Archive. As long as you check along this line, it will be clear at a glance whose hands the document ended up in?"
In this way, even if you can't find exact evidence, you will at least know who the problem is.
"Moreover, the official letters sent by the Chief Envoy to the imperial court should all have records. Take out the records and see when they were sent and who sent them."
"I understand. Let's go and do it now. As soon as there are results, I will inform my uncle immediately."
Han Du agreed with a smile, and walked out of the hall with Gu Kun before the two of them said goodbye.
On the second day, as soon as it became dark, Gu Kun summoned his officials and people together and announced two things.
The first is to provide work-for-relief, allowing the people to do what they can, such as repairing roads and water canals. The other thing is that the food no longer goes through the prefectures and counties, but is distributed directly to the people. The people will take care of it.
, used together.
The people have no objection to the first point. Food is their life now. As long as the court is willing to give them food, there is nothing they can't do. Not to mention, it is just some easy work of tinkering. Regarding the second point, the people are more
They cheered in approval.
Some people even shouted that Gu Kun was an upright official, a great master of Qingtian, etc.
In years of great disaster, the people are most afraid of disasters in one aspect. On the other hand, they are most afraid that the more times like this happen, the more officials will try to steal their food rations.
Now that Mr. Gu has asked the people to take care of the food themselves, he has completely eliminated the opportunity for officials to reach out. The people are naturally very happy to be able to completely get their food. But the situation is different now. If the officials of various prefectures and counties are first
If they are all fed, the people below will starve to death. Therefore, food must not be distributed through the various prefectures and counties. Instead of trusting the integrity of the officials below and not plucking the geese, it is better to go directly to the source.
Block it up.
"In this way, you arrange your manpower to distribute food to various areas every ten days. The food does not need to go through the prefectures and counties, but is distributed directly to the people in the area. The food is uniformly supervised by all the people themselves. When it is needed, it is also in full view of the public.
Of course, the idea of providing work-for-relief is also a good one, as it allows people in the same area to work together and go in and out together. What do you think?"
Han Du came up with the method of forming a collective group. Although this method was later criticized by many people, as long as it appeared at that time, it was not unreasonable. In Han Du's view, this method is most suitable for,
Food is rarely not enough, but you want to survive as much as possible. This is a special time.
Gu Kun pondered for a moment and thought this was a good idea. Put the food in the hands of the people, and since everyone is from the same village, they can look after it and use it together, so no one can eat or occupy more.
This is indeed a good approach, but it is not without its problems.
"Uncle, as a result, the task of transporting food will be too complicated and huge. I'm afraid it can't be done by the Chief Envoy alone."
"It doesn't matter." Han Du waved his hand, "We can let each locality send a certain number of people to transport the food themselves. We only need to send one person to supervise it, and that's it." .??.
"That's okay." Gu Kun nodded subconsciously. Ten miles is a mile, and the whole of Henan is only a few hundred miles away. Even if someone needs to be sent out, only a few hundred people will be enough. The Chief Envoy can completely arrange it.
"In that case, I will take my leave and go make arrangements first." Gu Kun stood up and said goodbye to Han Du.
Han Du nodded and said, "Next, I have to take care of you."
"It's natural for me to do my duty." Gu Kun sighed slightly, "It's my uncle who traveled thousands of miles to deliver food to Henan. I would like to thank you again on behalf of the people of the province."
"It doesn't matter, just like you said, I am also responsible for this." After Han Du finished speaking, he looked at Gu Kun. The two of them actually felt sympathy for each other and burst out laughing.
Gu Kun was about to leave, but Han Du suddenly said: "There is one more thing."
"Uncle, please just say it." Gu Kun waved his hand grandly.
Han Du's tone changed and he asked: "What happened to the disaster in Henan? Why was there no news at all at the beginning, and then it was not reported to the court until it was out of control?"
When Gu Kun heard this, he couldn't help but frown. After hesitating for a moment, he said: "All the prefectures and counties have already reported the disaster information to the Chief Envoy, and the Chief Envoy also handled it in time. I specifically asked about this matter at the beginning.
Chief Envoy, the reply I received is that it has been reported to the imperial court. As for why the imperial court did not receive it, I don’t know. Maybe there was something wrong on the road?"
"Did Fengqing himself tell you that the news had been reported to the court?" Han Du couldn't help but ask.
"Yes, I will feel relieved only if he says such a thing personally." Gu Kun also had doubts in his heart, but he didn't think too much about it. He was a straightforward person, so how did he react to this news?
Things are a bit unpredictable.
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br> Han Du is different. He will not completely believe what others say, even if he hears it with his own ears. On the contrary, he has to believe more in what others say.
"It's possible that something went wrong on the road, but it's also possible that Feng Qing and others didn't report the news to the court at all."
"This~" Gu Kun was suddenly surprised and said in a low voice: "It shouldn't be possible, right? It's a matter involving three million people in Henan, and he wouldn't be so negligent. Besides, this disaster has little to do with him.
Even if he reports it to the court, the court will not punish him for it, so why should he hide it?"
Concealing the situation of the disaster is completely thankless in Gu Kun's opinion. On the contrary, even if the situation is reported, there will be no loss. Who would do such a thing that harms others and does not benefit oneself?
But from Han Du's point of view, it's not necessarily the case. It's just that there are some things that are difficult to elaborate on with Gu Kun.
"Master Gu, please go and investigate carefully what is going on. The emperor's decree is to get to the bottom of it, so I will trouble Master Gu to worry about this matter."
"This investigation is possible. But Feng Qing and others have been imprisoned by the uncle. Even if I want to investigate, I can't do it." Gu Kun couldn't help but feel aggrieved.
The people were imprisoned by Han Du, so he was asked to investigate. Unless the people were handed over to him, how could he investigate?
Han Du smiled and glanced at Gu Kun, not sure whether Gu Kun had any intention in saying this. But no matter what Gu Kun's deep intention was, Han Du would not leave Feng Qing and others to him.
"If Fengqing and others are not there, it is not impossible to investigate." Han Du smiled and explained, "If the province has been hit by such a big disaster, if the following prefectures and counties have already reported the news, then there must be documents
Archive. As long as you check along this line, it will be clear at a glance whose hands the document ended up in?"
In this way, even if you can't find exact evidence, you will at least know who the problem is.
"Moreover, the official letters sent by the Chief Envoy to the imperial court should all have records. Take out the records and see when they were sent and who sent them."
"I understand. Let's go and do it now. As soon as there are results, I will inform my uncle immediately."
Han Du agreed with a smile, and walked out of the hall with Gu Kun before the two of them said goodbye.
On the second day, as soon as it became dark, Gu Kun summoned his officials and people together and announced two things.
The first is to provide work-for-relief, allowing the people to do what they can, such as repairing roads and water canals. The other thing is that the food no longer goes through the prefectures and counties, but is distributed directly to the people. The people will take care of it.
, used together.
The people have no objection to the first point. Food is their life now. As long as the court is willing to give them food, there is nothing they can't do. Not to mention, it is just some easy work of tinkering. Regarding the second point, the people are more
They cheered in approval.
Some people even shouted that Gu Kun was an upright official, a great master of Qingtian, etc.
In years of great disaster, the people are most afraid of disasters in one aspect. On the other hand, they are most afraid that the more times like this happen, the more officials will try to steal their food rations.
Now that Mr. Gu has asked the people to take care of the food themselves, he has completely eliminated the opportunity for officials to reach out. The people are naturally very happy to be able to get their own food.