Chapter 892: Shen Tang asked, the prefect explained
Chapter 892: Shen Tang asked, the prefect explained
Even from the most humble fairy dew business, according to my beloved wife, the annual net profit is hundreds of thousands!
There is no way, except that these businesses are extremely profitable, Shen Tang’s channels are too powerful! With Wanyan Yue’s relationship, the caravans related to Shen Tang are almost doing their own business in the Kingdom of Jin , not only is there no risk, but the profit is much higher than other merchants!
Under such circumstances, in just two or three years, Shen Tang has accumulated huge assets behind his back! Although it is slightly inferior to the top wealthy families like the Shaosheng family, the two hundred thousand taels In Shen Tang's eyes, huge banknotes are really not very attractive!
"I will accept the money on behalf of the victims!"
One sentence made Fan Anhe dumbfounded!
"Okay, please step back first! I need to take a rest! In addition, I checked the files of Lianshui County and found that tens of thousands of rebels are now gathered on Zhongliang Mountain?"
"Master Fan, do you want to completely hide this important matter from me?"
"I don't dare!"
Fan Anhe quickly lowered his head. Ever since the county government was controlled by Shen Tang, he knew that the affairs of these rebellious people could not be hidden! But he did not expect that Shen Tang would say it so straightforwardly.
"Sir, please allow me to explain! When the flood just passed, there were 300,000 refugees in the entire Xingyuan Prefecture! At that time, I didn't have much grain and rice in my hands, and it was too late to raise money. In order to keep all the victims alive, Go down, so the official issued an order to all counties to save the use of grain as much as possible.
We only provide some porridge and water every day, and we must first ensure the stability and lives of the victims."
"Lianshui County is already poor, with tens of thousands of refugees! It is extremely difficult to stabilize these refugees with the small amount of food stored by the county government. If someone else comes to take advantage, the food will not last long.
Therefore, the magistrate of Lianshui County decided to mix a little sand into the grain!"
Having said this, Fan Anhe smiled bitterly and said, "Sir, although the official didn't know about this decision at the time, even if he knew, I'm afraid he would agree! Mix in a little sand, although the taste of the porridge is not very good. , but at least it can fill the stomach and allow the victims to survive.
But if the sand is not mixed in, and good porridge water is used, then in addition to these disaster victims, other people who were not affected by the disaster, and even servants of big families, will come to take advantage!"
"It is precisely because of this incident that the people are dissatisfied! In addition, the county government officials and police officers were a little vulgar and whipped some victims, which directly caused the victims to break out! Under the guidance of some young people, tens of thousands of victims rushed directly He entered the county seat and robbed all the food in the county. Then, fearing the threat from the officers and soldiers, he ran to Zhongliang Mountain and Dingjun Mountain to hide!"
"However, the official has already sent people to contact these victims, promising them to just go down the mountain safely and obey the government's arrangements.
Then, the government only punishes the evil leaders and ignores the rest of the people! After all, those are tens of thousands of people. Although the government has good intentions, it also does wrong things.
Therefore, the meaning of "Xiaguan" is mainly to appease.
Of course, just in case, I have already reported to the pacification envoy, please pacify the envoy to mobilize troops to assist our Xingyuan Mansion in stabilizing these victims."
"Now these victims are still dissatisfied and are entrenched in Zhongliang Mountain and Dingjun Mountain! And the Da'an Army dispatched by the pacification envoy is also stationed on the main road..."
Putting aside the background of this matter, Fan Anhe's explanation can be said to be extremely satisfactory! He admitted his mistake first, but also gave a reasonable explanation! Including the matter of sand in the grain, at best it can be regarded as a good intention but a bad thing! Moreover, Xing The Yuan Mansion is also actively trying to find a way to solve the matter, and has asked the pacifier to mobilize troops to help just in case! If the contents he concealed were ignored, Shen Tang would not be able to blame him harshly in the face of the current situation.
"In this case, the Japanese officials will go to Zhongliang Mountain tomorrow to persuade these victims in person!"
Shen Tang said calmly.
"Sir, no!"
Fan Anhe was shocked.
"It's not that I want to stop you, nor that I want to hide something. I'm really worried about your safety! I know that your Excellency is both civil and military, but there are tens of thousands of people affected by the disaster. Once they go crazy, If it breaks out, no one knows what the consequences will be! If your Excellency is harmed in any way in Xingyuan Mansion, I will not be able to rest at ease even if I die, and I will not be able to explain to the imperial court and the Holy Emperor."
"So, sir, please take back your order! Please forgive me for not being able to respond to this matter!"
Fan Anhe's tone was firm, and everything he said was for Shen Tang's sake! Moreover, it was hard to find fault with his words! After all, under normal circumstances, he really couldn't afford such a thing.
Tens of thousands of refugees broke out, and if Shen Tang was trapped in it, he, the prefect, would definitely not be able to continue even if he had a powerful backer behind him.
"This matter has been decided by me! If the tens of thousands of refugees really cause a big mess, it will not only be your responsibility as the prefect, but also my responsibility as the imperial envoy.
I was ordered by the emperor to supervise the disaster situation on the Northwest Fifth Road. How could I stand by and watch such a thing happen?
Furthermore, haven't some troops been dispatched?
Could it be that these officers and soldiers are not the opponents of these ordinary refugees?"
"grown ups……"
"No need to say more!"
Shen Tang directly stopped him, "If you are worried, I can leave a document. Even if I am really injured by the refugees, I will not blame you!"
"Back off!"
The look on Fan Anhe's face changed, and then he could only sigh, salute to Shen Tang and leave.
After leaving the county government office, Fan Anhe walked towards the courtyard not far away, followed by a few servants.
"Sir, how is it?"
As soon as he entered the courtyard, several people in official robes gathered around him!
"Everyone, please step back. I have important matters!"
After saying that, he ignored these people and went straight into the backyard!
In the flower hall, the expression on Fan Anhe's face changed, and he kept pacing in the hall! After half an hour, his eyes suddenly showed a bit of fierceness.
"Someone is coming!"
A close servant came in in response!
"master!"
Fan Anhe took a few steps again, and then the look in his eyes became firm, "Fan Er, you immediately leave the city secretly and don't let anyone notice! You go to the Da'an Army's station southwest of Zhongliang Mountain in person to meet Chen Xinbo !”
"Then, ask him to come to see me secretly immediately! Tell him that I have important business and must meet at night without delay.
Otherwise, everyone's life will be at stake! This is my token, take it and you can see Chen Xinbo!"
The boy nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, sir, I will go immediately."