Chapter 39: But for peace of mind, go to the leader
Moreover, even if there is no civil uprising, the problems caused by the victims cannot be ignored. The plague, food prices...everything tests the fragile nerves of those in power.
After a while, Wei Xunfang slowly nodded, "This county understands!"
After Yuan Chen left, looking at the silent Wei Xun, Shen Tang asked, "What should you do, sir?"
After another long silence, Wei Xunggang replied sadly: "The city gate will be closed tomorrow, and the county will order the county captain Lu Guangzhi to lead three squads of yamen and feather archers to guard against the rebels and prevent them from entering Shanyin!"
When Shen Tang heard this, his heart surged with anger. These so-called disaster victims were being chased around like chickens and dogs. It was a natural disaster or a man-made disaster. What was wrong with them? They were also the people of the Song Dynasty, and they were also living lives!
There is no way forward and there is no way back!
Shen Tang can imagine what will happen to the so-called victims of the disaster in the future. Maybe, some people can survive and become refugees. Maybe, most of them will die on the way to escape and starve all over the ground. Maybe this is not a joke.
In troubled times, Taoism comes down to help the world! Although Shen Tang is just a Taoist priest that no one recognizes, he cannot be so indifferent as to watch every life disappear before his eyes.
This has nothing to do with morality or law, it is just the last bottom line and conscience in people's hearts!
"Sir, you are worthy of being the parents of Shanyin. However, have you ever thought that those people are also our people in the Song Dynasty! How can they deserve it?" Shen Tang said with a sneer.
"Snapped!"
Wei Xun slapped his palm on the table, "Shen Tang, you are so presumptuous!"
His eyes looked directly at Shen Tang, but Shen Tang did not dodge. For a moment, Wei Xun finally retreated and said quietly: "Do you think this county is so cold-blooded? Do you think this county is so indifferent? You How could this county not know what you said? But tell me what I can do!"
"The official warehouse in Shanyin is empty. If we can maintain the current stability, we have done our best. If we have to take care of tens of thousands of victims, do you know what the consequences will be?"
"Do you know how terrible those disaster victims are? Once they enter Shanyin, the hundreds of thousands of people in Shanyin will not be able to live in peace, and it will even lead to worse consequences. What you said is true, they are innocent, but this county asks you , How can I, the more than 100,000 people in Shanyin, be blamed?"
Listening to Wei Xun's cathartic anger, Shen Tang remained silent. In fact, he was very aware of Wei Xun's powerlessness, but there was still anger in his heart that was difficult to vent.
After a long time, Shen Tang raised his hands and said to Shao Muyu: "Miss Muyu, I have two things that I would like to ask Miss Muyu for help with."
Regarding the dispute between Shen Tang and Wei Xun just now, Shao Mu said nothing. At this moment, after hearing Shen Tang's words, he asked: "Master Shen, it's okay to say it!"
"Firstly, I want to sell the Secret Art of Immortal Dew directly to Miss. No matter how much money I sell, I hope Miss will buy grain and transport it to Shanyin. Secondly, the workshop is simply outside the city, and it is difficult to start work for a while, so , I hope the lady will lend one of them to me temporarily!"
As Shen Tang spoke, Shao Muyu and Wei Xun understood what he meant. Just like this, the two of them looked at Shen Tang with complicated and shocked eyes.
That Immortal Dew Secret Technique can be said to be worth ten thousand dollars. It is no exaggeration to say that with Shen Tang’s share, even if he does nothing, he will be enough to become a rich man in this life, and it will even be enough to bless future generations. However, Now Shen Tang is actually exchanging it directly for grain and rice. How courageous is this?
Wei Xun's mouth moved slightly, but he did not speak. Shao Muyu asked softly: "Mr. Shen, is it worth it? You have to know that even if I really collect tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of silver for you, The amount of grain and rice may only be a drop in the bucket."
“It doesn’t matter whether it’s worth it or not, it’s just for peace of mind!”
Shao Muyu nodded, "Okay, tomorrow I will ask shopkeeper Yao to go and listen to your instructions! As for the matter of grain and rice, I will give you a response after I consider it."
Shen Tang cupped his hands and thanked him, then took the pen and ink and started sketching on the paper.
After a while, the writing paused, Shen Tang clasped his fists and raised his hands and said to Wei Xun: "Sir, this article will be finished today, Shen Tang will retire!"
Having said that, without waiting for Wei Xun to speak, Shen Tang strode away from the boat, ignoring other people's greetings, and walked away.
"The peaks and ridges are like clusters, the waves are like raging, the mountains and rivers are inside and outside the Tongguan Road! Looking at the Western Capital, I feel hesitant and sad. Wherever the Qin and Han Dynasties passed, thousands of palaces and palaces have been turned into dirt! When they prosper, the people suffer! When they die, the people suffer!"
Xiao Yun'er's crisp voice made Wei Xun's body tremble slightly, and Shao Muyu's eyes were full of surprises.
In the painted boat where Zhizhou was, the previously harmonious and noisy scene had disappeared. At this moment, Zhizhou looked solemn, Lu Fangweng frowned, and the black-bearded man named Anguo glared at Lord Zhizhou, but the old Taoist He lowered his head slightly, wondering what he was thinking about.
"Xiang Junliang, do you know what your order means?"
After a long while, the black-bearded man shouted sharply.
"An Guo, I know what you want to say!" Zhizhou Xiang Junliang said calmly: "If there is a way, I will rescue them at any cost. However, the hundreds of thousands of victims have exceeded the capacity of Shaoxing Prefecture."
"If it affects Lin'an, who will bear the responsibility? Besides, Anguo, even if you are angry, you have to take it out on Lu Junying."
"Well, Lu Junying, I will definitely read his book. But, do you have no responsibility? Those are hundreds of thousands of people in the Song Dynasty..." the black-bearded man said in pain.
"Tap, step, step..."
A boy came in hurriedly, "Sir, there is a poem coming!"
"It's already this time, why write poems? Can you save hundreds of thousands of people by writing a few poems?" Before Zhizhou could speak, the black-bearded man said sternly: "This time, even if there are flowers in bloom, I will I must give him a bad rating!"
Then, he looked towards the poems on the table. But after looking at it, he couldn't look away.
"In addition, County Magistrate Wei informed you that this was done by Shen Tang. Shen Tang and Miss Shao Muyu, the owner of Baijin Tower, have put together 100,000 yuan to open porridge sheds outside Shanyin from tomorrow to help the victims. People, Shanyin County will do its best to assist. When the matter is over, I will apologize to Lord Zhizhou..."
"good!"
As soon as he said this, the black-bearded man shouted loudly, "This poem should be regarded as the best. Shanyin County should be the leader of this literary conference! Tomorrow, I would like to go to Shanyin to read it. Look, let’s see who this Shen Tang is. Not only does he have this kind of character, but he can also produce such quatrains.”
"Of course I will go together!" Lu Fangweng also nodded in agreement.
The old Taoist on the side raised his head and said, "The old Taoist already owes Tang Shen a favor. This time, I will repay him..."
When Lord Zhizhou saw these people "disobeying" his orders without any scruples, not only was he not angry, but he actually had a slight smile on his face.