Because today's scene is so big, everyone is still a little bit unfinished, and they are still surrounding the Shen family gate, each suppressing their surging emotions, not daring to speak, and only exchanging glances with each other.
Mibao was quite energetic just now, but when his wife told him, he started to yawn one after another, rubbed his eyes, fell into his father's arms, and said vaguely: "Go home, go to bed."
Tang Youxiang went back with his daughter in his arms.
Suddenly, a large group of people followed him back to hear the fresh and hot gossip.
The village doctor and the clan leader stood together and talked in a low voice.
They didn't tell the villagers about the locust plague, so they kept a stone in their hearts, even after watching the excitement.
Not far behind him, stood a young man in a long robe. Looking at the scene just now, he couldn't hide his shock. However, after a while, he gritted his teeth and followed Tang Youxiang and his daughter.
He is Tang Ke, the son of a village doctor. He works as a bookkeeper in another place. He has not been home for more than three years and only came back two days ago.
At this moment, Shen Zhen was discussing with several officials.
This kind of prevention of locusts before they started was considered to be the first time. The people sent by Emperor Cheng of Ming Dynasty were all veterans who had dealt with related matters and were full of experience.
And Shen Zhen was young and sick for a long time. He had been away from the capital for many years. No one knew him well, so they were also worried whether they were coaxing their children to come here?
It's fine if he's just a squeamish person, but if a willful young master is involved, this job will be difficult to handle.
I didn't expect him to have this style.
There was not a word of nonsense, and there were not so many false politenesses. I sat down and got straight to the point, concisely and concisely: My thoughts on this matter are... My plan is... I have already done it... Do you have any questions or anything to add?
Several people were secretly surprised, but they also put away their worries and contempt, and someone said: "May I ask, Your Highness, is this medicine really so effective?"
"Yes," Shen Zhen said: "I have tried it several times myself, and Shadow Guard has tried it no less than a hundred times. If you are worried, you can try it. The advantage of this is that locust eggs can be seen. , you can see at a glance whether you are dead or not after taking the medicine, and it is also very convenient to convince the people. Therefore, the most important thing in this matter is to let everyone remember to dispense the medicine exactly according to the amount stated on the notice, no more, no less. "
He glanced at He Qiucheng, who quickly and silently handed over his hand to express his understanding.
Another official asked: "Has the map that His Highness mentioned been drawn yet?"
Shen Zhen looked at Shen Linquan.
Shen Linquan stood up quickly and said, "The painting is not completely finished yet. In three to five days, all the people sent out will come back, and the painting will be completed."
He brought the map and spread it on the table: "These are the ones that have been drawn so far, almost 80%."
Someone said: "Since this medicine does not damage the crops, then if the soil can be sown in time after watering the ground, it will be the best way to calm the people."
Indeed. This is to the point.
Only by sowing in time can the people have the energy to work, and the people who have fled can live with peace of mind after returning. If they cannot sow at this time, then...even if they barely avoid the locust plague, what will happen after the locust plague? Will they still starve to death?
The most important thing is that places with locusts have been in drought for a long time, and most of the fields have no food. If a locust plague occurs, the disaster will only be in other areas with food. Therefore, for the people in Shandong and Henan, they work , if it is not for oneself, then naturally there will be even less energy.
Therefore, as long as there are grains, scheduling will be much easier than saying a thousand words or ten thousand words.
Shen Zhen pondered for a long time: "What did the emperor's grandfather say?"
Among the officials who came over, the leader was a doctor from the Ministry of Finance, surnamed Wang, who said: "The emperor has been arranging food from various places, and we have also brought some, but it is only enough for the Beijing camp for about ten days. For the common people, it is temporarily We haven't made any preparations yet, but the Emperor told his ministers that he will try his best to raise funds, and His Highness can also open official warehouses in various places."
Shen Zhen sighed: "First check how much grain is stored in the official warehouses in various places."
The officials responded in unison, but there were still worries on their faces.
You must know that not every city has official warehouses, and because of the three-year drought, many places have already opened warehouses. They can only go in and out. There won't be many left. If only half of them are left... five Sixty thousand kilograms is only enough food for the army for two or three days, not counting the horses, let alone the people.
This is the real difficulty of making a meal without rice.
Shen Zhen frowned and said after a long while: "We will set off for Dongping County tomorrow, and then summon all the officials from the places involved and ask them to rush to Dongping County immediately. At the same time, we will check the grain merchants in various places and purchase grain nearby..."
Dongping County is considered the center of the disaster-stricken area, and they are stationed at this location to facilitate dispatch.
Mr. Wang cautiously suggested, "Instead of going to Dongping, it is better to go to Yanzhou Fucheng. It is a big place, the army is stationed, and it is convenient to get food and rice. It is not less than half a day's journey."
Shen Zhen thought for a moment: "That's fine."
Lord Wang relaxed a little when he saw that he could accept the suggestion, and then said: "If you want to purchase from grain merchants, it is better not to touch the official warehouse first. After all, private procurement has too many variables. Leaving the official warehouse is also convenient for emergencies."
Shen Zhen also nodded: "Yes, Mr. Wang is thoughtful."
Emperor Ming Cheng himself was a very pragmatic emperor, and the people chosen for him were all pragmatists. Shen Zhen himself was a very pragmatic person, so when such a group of people came together, the efficiency was surprisingly high.
Everyone brainstormed and soon came up with a result.
Then these people left temporarily. After all, the Shen family's place was too small and they had no place to live.
Shen Linquan whispered to him: "The locust plague has been reported. In the past few days, many outsiders have come to the county, and people have been keeping an eye on them. The other one is... the doctor in the village, his son is working as an accountant in other places. I've forgotten my origins a bit. I haven't been back for several years. Now, out of the blue, I suddenly came back. Our people went to listen. He has been asking about Mi Bao. He must have received money from someone. .”
Shen Zhen said directly: "Today the imperial decree has come, there is no need to hide it. Later, you can tell the village doctor what you want to say. If they don't understand, just deal with it directly."
Starting tomorrow, he will be away for a period of time, and all hidden dangers must be eliminated in time.
Shen Linquan nodded.
Shen Zhen first went over to meet Mr. Shen and confirmed some details before the two of them came to find Mi Bao.
As soon as he went out, Yan San stepped forward to salute and said in a low voice: "Your Highness, the emperor ordered his subordinates to take a hundred people with them to protect him."
Shen Zhen nodded.
The higher the Yan character shadow guard is ranked, the greater his ability. Yan Twelve's kung fu is also very high, but Yan San's is not only high in kung fu, but also good at greeting and sending off.
Moreover, when he came here at this time, he only brought a hundred people with him, which meant that these one hundred people were all the best among the masters, the best among the elites, and they came specifically for Mibao.
Shen Zhen said: "You and your people are protected."
Yan San bowed in agreement, and Shen Zhen walked forward. Yan San gestured to his subordinates, and then followed him.
There were many people surrounding the door of Tang's house, talking to Tang Youxiang and his wife.
Shen Zhen heard Mi Bao giggling from afar. He probably wasn't asleep, so he couldn't help but walk in quickly with a smile on his face.
Behind him were Shen Linquan, Yan Sanyan Twelve and Gansong Gansui. Actually, there weren't many of them, but after all, their identities were different, so everyone suddenly became nervous and stopped talking.
Shen Zhen didn't say hello to the villagers. He just remembered and confessed: "Gan Song, go and explain to the Tang clan leader. Give them some medicine and let them do it first. Anyway, it will be done sooner or later. Start early." That’s fine.”