The government office in Youzhou City is very dilapidated.
This kind of dilapidation is due to the fact that after Youzhou City suffered a famine, everything was in ruins waiting to be renovated.
Youzhou City was originally a prosperous city, but it lost half of its industry due to the war.
The remaining half is also in danger and can only barely survive.
Moreover, although the Tang army repelled the Turkic attack, the Tang treasury was empty.
Therefore, Youzhou City still has not recovered and needs money to fill this hole.
Fu Liqing took Muchuan along the way and introduced the situation in Youzhou City to Muchuan.
Muchuan frowned from time to time as he listened to their introduction.
"Sir, the situation in Youzhou City is very bad now, and the money allocated to us by the court is running low."
"Now we can only rely on the people to raise food and soldiers' wages voluntarily, or buy food and iron ore and other supplies from enemy countries."
"But our population is too small and we simply cannot supply it."
"I heard that your Excellency has a way to get money?"
Fu Liqing asked.
Muchuan nodded and said: "There is a certain way, but the money must be kept to buy food!"
"That's good!"
Fu Liqing breathed a sigh of relief.
He was afraid that Muchuan wouldn't come up with any money.
If this was the case, he didn't know what to do. He couldn't force Muchuan to take out the money.
It's fine now. Since he is willing to spend the money to buy food, things will be easier to handle.
As long as there is enough money, the people of Youzhou City will be saved.
Moreover, Fu Liqing's plan was to drain Muchuan of all remaining value and then find an opportunity to kill him.
After all, I have my own plans, and I can't let this young man delay me.
"Um... sir, should we go check out the granary first?"
Fu Liqing asked cautiously.
"granary?"
Muchuan said: "How much food is there in the granary?"
"There isn't much food in the granary, only about 30,000 dan, but..." Fu Liqing said.
"But what?
Do you think my army coming over will want your food and grass?"
Muchuan said with a cold snort.
Fu Liqing was so frightened that he hurriedly knelt on the ground and said, "Sir, please calm down. How can I dare to doubt you in this humble position?
I'm just worried about my humble job because I have too little food and grass, and I'm afraid I won't be able to sustain it for long."
"Sir, look, can you give some more money to support the people of Youzhou City?"
Fu Liqing finally said what he wanted to say most.
"Nowadays, the most lacking things in Youzhou City are food and money. You see..."
Muchuan shook his head and said: "Sir, I appreciate your kindness, but the court's money and food are not brought by strong winds, and the court cannot waste it like this. Our money is the treasury's money and cannot be spent elsewhere."
Muchuan looked sad, as if he was worried about the people of Tang Dynasty.
"My lord, be kind!"
Fu Liqing praised and said: "We are in a difficult situation in Youzhou City now. Please help me personally, sir!"
While Fu Liqing spoke, he secretly glanced at Muchuan.
He thought to himself: "I didn't ask you to come in for nothing. As long as you promise to help me, Youzhou City, get through the crisis, I will let you stay for two more days. If you don't want to, hehe, you can't blame me!"
Muchuan sighed and said, "Hey, that's all, I'll just be a good person for once!"
After saying that, Muchuan turned around and left, and then said to Fu Liqing next to him: "Go and get the account book. I remember that I have ten thousand taels of gold in the treasury, so I will give it to you!"
When Fu Liqing heard such a generous move, he was surprised and said: "Sir, are you sure you want to do this?"
"Yeah, I'm sure!"
Muchuan said with certainty: "Our army has just ended a big battle, and the soldiers are exhausted. As the commander, how can I sit back and watch the soldiers starve and freeze? Now my soldiers are about to enter Youzhou City, and I can't eat for nothing."
Drink your drink and give the money to the people so they can improve their food."
"In addition, let the merchants increase their efforts and try to provide a batch of cotton-padded clothes. In this way, the soldiers can persist longer!"
Muchuan ordered: "Also, Mr. Fu, you can build porridge shacks everywhere to let these refugees have food as soon as possible."
"This kid knows how to do things. Let's keep him for a while."
Fu Liqing was thinking secretly beside him.
Muchuan looked at Fu Liqing and sighed, and then continued: "Please worry about it, I believe you have this ability!"
"Don't worry, sir!"
Fu Liqing said happily.
Later, Fu Liqing took Muchuan to meet some officials and wealthy people in Youzhou City.
These rich people are all relatively prominent dignitaries in Youzhou City.
They were dismissive at first and even laughed at Muchuan.
But after seeing Muchuan's true appearance clearly, they were dumbfounded, and quickly said that if Youzhou City needed any support, just ask, and they would do their best.
"This is my support for Youzhou City. I hope you can try your best to cooperate with me."
Muchuan said calmly.
Fu Liqing said happily: "Please rest assured, sir, I will do my best in this humble position!"
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Muchuan donated a total of five million yuan on site to help the people.
This excited the Youzhou officials so much that they wanted to rush up, hug Muchuan, and kiss him fiercely.
Five million dollars! It’s enough for them to live a luxurious life for a while.
It is nominally for the people, but in fact it is not all arranged by them.
But Muchuan's face was expressionless. To him, these five million dollars were just a drop in the bucket.
And how could he not know the inside story of Youzhou?
This is just a delaying tactic on his part.
Sooner or later, he will bring this matter to justice for all the corrupt officials in Youzhou City.
The reason why Youzhou City has been in such a mess in recent years is because it was destroyed by these moths.
Muchuan pondered for a moment, then sighed and said, "Alas..."
"To be honest, sir, I do have some private money in my hand, but I can't just take it out casually. This is to be given to His Majesty. If I take out all the private money casually, wouldn't it look like I'm disloyal?
Unfilial!"
"But don't worry, I will definitely do my best to support you!"
Muchuan said impassionedly.
When Fu Liqing heard Muchuan's words, he immediately showed an expression of ecstasy.
"Thank you for your generous help, sir. Don't worry. From now on, my lord will be the parent officer of Youzhou City. If anyone dares to disobey you in the future, you can just hack him to death with a knife!"
Fu Liqing said loudly.
Muchuan nodded and said, "Thank you for your support, sir!"
Fu Liqing said: "Your Majesty, you are welcome. You are a sage and a pillar of the Tang Dynasty. We should respect you."
"My lord, please come in. The banquet has already been prepared!"
Fu Liqing made an invitation gesture and invited Muchuan into the house.
