When they hurriedly arrived near Jiangdu City Gate, they found that they were still surrounded by water.
The air of grievances filled the common people with an aura of despair and depression.
"His Royal Highness is here!"
When the people heard the sound, they immediately turned around.
No matter when the imperial power is supreme, the prince is always the future prince. The Luoqi Dynasty is subordinate to one person and superior to ten thousand people.
With the prince's personal visit, they seemed to have suddenly found their backbone.
After many people cried loudly, they rushed towards this direction in unison. Fortunately, they were stopped in time by officers and soldiers holding swords.
"Bold! If you dare to offend His Royal Highness, please step back!"
Shang Yuchen's brows furrowed more and more, and he hated Shang Yici even more. He used the lives of tens of millions of people as a stepping stone. He deserved death!
Thanks to Shang Jingyao's timely betrayal and the rejection of Shang Yi's army, otherwise he would have been asked to guard his father's mausoleum and come to Jiangdu with the name of praying for national peace and prosperity. Not only would he have gained both fame and fortune, he would have gained both fame and fortune in the end.
The important thing is to use thousands of wronged souls to gain immortality.
Such a sinister method. Still living forever?! If you don’t end up in ten hells forever, it’s all a blessing from God!
Su Zhen followed him, noticing the sadistic and murderous aura gradually coming out of his body, and couldn't help but cough lightly.
Shangyu Chen quickly came to his senses and said warmly: "Dear citizens, I am the prince of the current dynasty. In the name of my father, I have come to control the floods in Jiangdu and resolve the plague."
"Your Highness! Please save us! This year's harvest is inherently bad, and with the floods, there will be no harvest!"
"Yes, plus this plague, God is going to destroy Jiangdu!"
"Please! Your Highness the Crown Prince! Save us!"
"Save us!"
"Save us! Your Highness!"
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Calls for help came to each other one after another. They were all in ragged clothes and looked haggard. How could they dare to break into Jiangdu City unless they had no choice.
Shangyu Chen sighed heavily, and felt a little sad. Along the way, he became aware of the suffering of the people.
Living in the luxurious and wealthy imperial capital, I feel safe and worry-free, knowing the suffering of the people at the bottom.
"Everyone can rest assured that I have found a way to defeat the plague."
"Really? This is great!"
"Hahahaha! We can be saved! We can be saved!"
"Great! Great! Hahahahaha!"
Seeing the people cheering and cheering, Shangyu Chen also had a smile in his eyes, but he continued to say seriously: "Of course it is true! Not only can the plague be cured, but the people who have turned into scarecrows can also be transformed back.
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"This is great! But, Your Highness, the plague can be cured, but our houses and fields have been washed away. How can this be a good thing?"
"Don't worry, everyone, before coming here, an adult in the court has already come up with a way. This person's name is He Lan. He proposed to use work as relief, and everyone would contribute to build houses and build embankments together, and the court would distribute silver taels
and supplies. In addition, we also brought seeds that can be harvested three times a year. Although it is not as healthy as corn, it can fill everyone's stomach! Before winter comes, the family will have enough food storage!"
After all, Jiangdu was severely damaged this time, and it is a long way from Kyoto to here. Even if it is delivered safely, less than 60 to 70% will be left.
When natural disasters occurred in the past, the imperial court in all dynasties had to provide people, money and efforts. It not only had to re-build dams, build houses and resettle the people, but also consider subsequent survival, which inevitably required a large amount of money.
The work-for-relief method not only saved the court a large amount of expenditure, but also added countless labor.
As for the seeds that are harvested three times a year, He Lan also brought them out.
Su Zhen was a little surprised when she heard He Lan's name. She thought he was still in prison, but it turned out that he had come out long ago and successfully boarded the prince's ship.
However, the prince was not stingy and did not take all the credit for himself, but also made He Lan famous.
Her ears were filled with the praises and virtues of the people for the emperor and the prince and the court, as well as their respect and praise for He Lan, but Su Zhen didn't say anything.
Just when she thought they were about to enter the city, Shang Yuchen said again: "This plague is not a natural disaster, but caused by monsters. The greatest contribution to this method of breaking the plague comes from the son of the current Taifu, Su Zhen, and General Jinghong Xiao Chuhong.
Gu Yunshu, son of Prime Minister Gu, Tang Yinchen, son of Taiwei Tang, Yang Huanzhi, son of Grand Scholar Yang, Yuzhu, disciple of Master Qingmiao, and Su Xianer, sister-in-law of Su Zhen, are the antidote they obtained by fighting evil spirits and fighting for their lives.
During this period, Mr. Gu even lost his life, not even his body was left behind! I am ashamed of myself for this trip to Jiangdu!"
"Your Royal Highness, my condolences! Since His Majesty has decreed that works should be used as relief, we would like to erect another statue to worship those who have been kind to our Jiangdu people this time."
"That's right! Your Highness the Crown Prince! We will build a monument and erect a statue to thank Lord Gu for his spirit in heaven!"
The people have no dispute at all. As long as they can survive and live a good life, they should erect monuments to enshrine them!
Shangyu Chen nodded with a heavy expression, "This matter has been arranged by the government. Let's go home first. When I have made the follow-up arrangements, I will let someone post a notice to inform you."
"Thank you, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
Seeing the people kneeling down to thank them again, Shang Yuchen and others quickly helped them up.
Watching the people disperse, Shangyu Chen looked up at the city gate with a somewhat ugly look on his face.
They were already halfway to the incense stick, but Shang Mujing still didn't come out. It seemed like something had happened.
Not only that, except for these officers and soldiers maintaining public security, no one from the Yamen or the City Lord's Mansion came out.
With heavy expressions on their faces, the group of people saw the city gates wide open in front of them, and with the sound of horse hooves "tap, tap, tap, tap", they finally entered Jiangdu City.
The shops in the city have long been closed, and the doors and windows of every house are closed. The door is either tied with white cloth or hung with white lanterns.
Pedestrians on the street were in a hurry, with their heads lowered and not daring to look around.
The once prosperous Jiangnan, a land of plenty, has now become so desolate.
Su Zhen rode on the horse, moved a little closer to Shangyu Chen, and said expressionlessly: "Your Highness, you are interested."
"You are the biggest contributor to this incident. You should work hard to let the people remember you."
"There is no need to erect a monument, it would be too public."
"Yeah." His voice was very soft, but filled with unspeakable sadness.
"Your Highness has not accepted a concubine for a long time. It is rumored that the person you like is Gu Yunshu, who often visits the East Palace. What do you think?" Su Zhen said, half teasingly and half seriously.
Shang Yuchen chuckled, this ghost actually guessed it.
Naturally, it is impossible for him and Gu Yunshu to have a love affair with each other, but this monument was actually built for him, and everyone else was just passing by.
After all, being in the underworld and the dark river of Styx, alone looking for a wife, is always too lonely.
But with the prayers and admiration of countless people, there is no guarantee that things will turn around.
Even though he knew it was unrealistic, it was the only thing he could do for him.