Chapter 867: Allocating Grain and Rice, Everyone Comes
Chapter 867: Allocate grain and rice, everyone comes
"By the way, are you on patrol in Mianzhou now?"
Shen Tang asked with a smile.
Mengda nodded, "Thanks to your Majesty, after the war with Tubo, although the last general did not go to Lin'an, he was rewarded and returned to Mianzhou! Most of his soldiers and horses were soldiers who had followed the general in the previous battles. Those soldiers and horses."
“How about the tribe?
How about the Poison Ivy clan?”
"The relationship between our two tribes is very good now. Not only do we share each other's needs, but we also marry each other!"
"good!"
Shen Tang stepped forward and looked at these men covered in mud, "I will stay in Mianzhou for a few more days, and I will leave this place to you. If I can't make it back to Mianzhou in time for you, then I will Let’s go to the military camp and treat you to a drink!”
Munda's eyes lit up, "Don't worry, General. It only takes four or five days for us to finish the work. The brothers will definitely drink the General's meal!"
"General, please do as you please, I'll lead the brothers to work harder!"
After saying that, he bowed to Shen Tang, then turned around and shouted loudly, "Brothers, do you want to drink the general's wine?"
"think!"
"Okay, then hurry up and work for me! When you're done, let's go back to the military camp and have a drink with the general!"
After the words fell, all the men in front of them saluted Shen Tang, then strode away and continued to be busy! A loud trumpet sounded, and huge rocks were dug out and carried away. Everyone Everyone is cheering up and full of energy!
"Your Majesty's prestige is really enviable by the officials and others! However, I'm afraid that's the only way to have such a heroic soldier who has fought a hundred battles!"
Yan Wenguang said enviously.
Shen Tang looked at these rough men with a bit of pride, "Each one of them is a good son of the Song Dynasty! Wearing armor to fight in wartime, and guarding the land and people in leisure time. What we can do is not to let them down!" "
In several days, Shen Tang completed the inspection of several counties in Mianzhou, and the results obtained made Shen Tang extremely satisfied.
Although the flooding had a certain impact on Mianzhou, under Yan Wenguang's resettlement, it has basically returned to normal.
However, some problems are also extremely obvious, such as food shortages and people taking advantage of the chaos to plunder!
"Your Majesty has asked General Menda to send several groups of troops to patrol the counties! Anyone who takes advantage of the chaos to plunder will be severely punished! However, now that food prices are rising and salt and rice are in short supply, we still need your help in dispatching them!"
"According to your calculations, how much more grain and rice does Mianzhou need?"
"Now, not to mention the people who are not affected by the disaster, the food and rice for the people affected by the disaster can last for at most one and a half months. The most difficult thing is to wait until winter comes. If there is no food, I don't know how many people will starve to death! And if you want to survive, In the past, it would have to last until at least March or April next year.
Therefore, I am afraid that it will take at least 40,000 to 50,000 stone grains and rice to survive!"
Shen Tang thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "I will dispatch 20,000 stones, grains and rice first, and then distribute them later.
As for the salt, I will leave you a document and ask someone to go to Fushun to supervise the transportation of five hundred stones, which should be enough!"
This time, the amount of grain and rice allocated by the court was more than 100,000 shi, and the amount of grain and rice purchased by the Shaosheng family was even greater! However, for the 1 to 2 million victims in the five roads, no matter how much grain they had, not enough.
Therefore, it is now impossible for Shen Tang to fully meet the needs of various places.
Furthermore, it is impossible to transport the grain and rice raised by the imperial court and Shaosheng family in one go.
"Thank you, sir!"
Yan Wenguang said in surprise that the grain and rice given by Shen Tang was more than he imagined. With these 20,000 stones of grain and rice, even if there is no follow-up, he can grit his teeth and take these tens of thousands of people with him. If you stick to one or two, at least, you won't be completely hopeless.
"The tens of thousands of victims in Mianzhou will definitely be grateful for your kindness!"
Shen Tang waved his hand, "I have been ordered by the emperor to inspect the Fifth Northwest Road. The purpose is to resettle the victims! Within the scope of my authority, I will naturally give you the greatest support."
"However, the court is also extremely short of money and food nowadays, so in addition to relying on the court's allocation, we also have to find a way ourselves!"
"As far as I know, how many large grain merchants are there in Mianzhou?"
Yan Wenguang's expression changed and he nodded slightly, "Your Majesty is right. These grain merchants have been hoarding grain and rice. Now, they only release a small amount at a high price every day! But..." He hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "These grain merchants have magical powers. Guang Guang, the lower official did not dare to take action easily without being sure of it.
Moreover, I heard that the people behind these grain merchants..."
"Haha..." Shen Tang's chuckle interrupted Yan Wenguang's words, "Master Yan, if these grain merchants are innocent, then that's it.
Otherwise, if you are ignorant at this time and even want to make a fortune for the country, I don’t care who is standing behind him, even if it is the prime minister, I may not be able to kill you with the imperial sword in my hand!"
"So, you can just go ahead and do some things! As long as it is beneficial to the people, other officials will make the decision for you! As long as you don't do anything rashly, then I, the imperial envoy Shen Tang, will be your support and backer! If anyone wants to do this because of this matter If I want to suppress and impeach you, I will definitely hold the imperial sword and explain it to you in court!"
Shen Tang's words were somewhat domineering and murderous, but Yan Wenguang's blood boiled when he heard them! Although he was the governor of the same place, there were many officials who were older than him in the Song Dynasty! Even the backers of these grain merchants were enough. Make him afraid of three points.
However, with Shen Tang, he is full of confidence!
As an imperial envoy appointed by the emperor, Shen Tang holds a sword given by the emperor. He is an important minister in the eyes of the emperor! As long as Shen Tang stands behind him, he can take down a few grain merchants with his backhand.
"Thank you, sir!"
Yan Wenguang said in a concentrated voice...
The next day, several horse teams and sedan chairs hurriedly entered Mianzhou City! Yan Wenguang personally greeted them at the gate of the government office and welcomed these visitors in one by one.
In the flower hall of the government office, Shen Tang was sitting on the main seat, looking at these visitors with a smile!
On both sides of Shen Hall, Bian Xi and Xin Qiji, the commanders of the Weizhou Army and Yongkang Army, were sitting with smiles on their faces! Shao Hongyuan, the commander of the Shiquan Army, grinned and drank tea. Ying Deyuan, the governor of Hanzhou, looked a little uneasy beside him. , Maozhou Zhizhou Ye Mao looked at Shen Tang with wonder and admiration!
Yes, these people are the chief officials of the Northern Prefecture on Chengdu Fulu Road, and they are all gathered here now!
The reason why Shen Tang summoned these people was not only to inquire about the flood situation in various prefectures and counties, but also to meet with Xin Qiji and others, and to make arrangements in advance for the next arrangements.
Not long after, Yan Wenguang walked in, closed the door, and sat down at the starting position! Then, everyone's eyes fell on Shen Tang, waiting for Shen Tang to speak.