Chapter 244 The aristocratic familys plan! Work-for-relief!
"Chang'an, it's coming soon, or maybe... it's not the right time yet, it's still very slow."
"I hope it will be as soon as possible. I also miss my little sister."
Li Kuan picked up the ugly thing that Xiao Sizi had specially embroidered for him, his eyes were soft and filled with endless tenderness.
"However, we can't go back now. If I go, I'm afraid it will make those guys from the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes Clan alert and scared."
"With the head of the Lu family in Fan Yang and the Big Dipper, it's enough to give people a headache. Now they are being chased. We must not add any more enemies."
"Let them have a hard time. If I'm not here, they will try their best. When the time comes, my cheap father can go over and collect the corpses for them."
"Soon, soon."
Li Kuan narrowed his eyes slightly.
I picked up another chopstick and put it into my mouth. It was spicy and delicious, and it was extremely satisfying.
"What His Highness said is that since we are not in a hurry, we will stay in Luoyang for the time being."
"This world is like a hot pot, and His Highness is allowed to salvage it at will. The mere noble families are like ants. Our real enemies are all in the dark."
"Your Highness, come, let me toast you!"
Shangguan Haitang raised his wine glass.
Li Kuan nodded slightly.
This hot pot becomes more and more delicious for everyone.
Only Li Kuan looked out the window, his eyes twinkling, as if he was... worried.
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Chang'an City.
The Li family of Longxi is in charge of the mansion.
The head of the Li family in Longxi looked at the snowflakes flying in front of him, smiling from ear to ear, and couldn't help but stand and dance in the snow.
The head of the Cui family in Qinghe and the head of the Zheng family in Xingyang were standing beside each other, eating snowflakes back and forth with their mouths open in excitement.
Snowing!
Cooling down!
And there are still no signs!
Not to mention the common people, even though they were a little unprepared, they still found the remaining charcoal from last year overnight to prevent themselves from freezing.
If this is the case, it must be very difficult for the people, right?
Even an ordinary rich man would be too cold to sleep.
This is really great news for them!
Their salt plan is being prepared slowly.
Now, God is helping me even more!
Great things can happen!
Blessed by God!
If the snow disaster occurs, the people will be hungry and cold, and they will have no way to survive.
The imperial court definitely had no time to take care of other places.
When the time comes, they will completely and directly cut off the salt.
In such cold weather, the people do not have enough to eat or wear warm clothes. If there is no more salt, I am afraid that the world will instantly become chaotic.
When the time comes, the family will really be able to control Li Shimin easily without any effort.
If he does not abdicate from time to time, the next scene will be the Eighteenth Route Army rebelling against the king and moving into Chang'an.
"Okay, that's great. The snow fell just in time!"
"Hahaha……."
The head of the Li family in Longxi smiled, grabbed a handful of snow, and held it tightly in his hands. Feeling the temperature of the ice and snow made him even more crazy.
"Come on, come on, come on!"
"Our opportunity is really coming. This time, Li Shimin will not be able to escape!"
The head of the Cui family in Qinghe turned red with excitement and danced with joy.
“A two-pronged approach!”
"No one can stop the snow disaster and the salt disaster. Moreover, the cold weather and heavy snow have sealed everything. Even if Li Shimin wanted to find a new salt mine, it would be impossible."
"At least, the speed is much slower than usual. What qualifications does he have to fight with us!"
"Who says it's not? Who says it's not? This time, he must die without a burial place! He will be killed with one strike and defeated with one strike!"
"Hahaha……."
The three of them had fun.
They stood in the snow, hoping and hoping that the snow would fall harder.
It would be best to be able to crush Chang'an and the whole world.
When the time comes, they will directly... crush Li Shimin into pieces!
No one can stop it!
No one can come back again!
nobody!
The head of the Li family in Longxi clenched his fists hard.
In his eyes, the bloodshot eyes caused by not having a good rest these days were trembling and connected together, revealing a cannibalistic blood color.
This time, the best opportunity for the family is also the most excellent opportunity!
Fight!
Completely worked hard!!
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When the sun came out, the sky became somewhat clear.
The snowflakes in the sky stopped.
I don’t know when it stopped last night.
The snow is not shallow, but not deep either.
Li Shimin stood in front of the Tai Chi Palace, already wearing a thick woolen suit.
The snow is deep enough to reach the ankles.
But this level of snow cover is absolutely acceptable.
When Li Shimin saw this, although he didn't say anything, he was really relieved in his heart.
This is a blessing among misfortunes.
The temperature has plummeted, and if there is another thick snowfall that collapses people's houses, it will really add insult to injury and add insult to injury.
In such weather, if people don't even have a place to stay, it will be a real trouble.
I don’t know how many people will die in the cold.
"Your Majesty, the snow has stopped."
Queen Changsun stood beside her and said in a deep voice.
She was so worried that she couldn't sleep last night.
Li Shimin nodded: "Fortunately, the snow has stopped."
"Let's go, wake up Changsun Wuji and the three of them. It's time to go to the Prince of Chu's Mansion."
Li Shimin shouted.
"Prince Chu's Mansion? Your Majesty, this morning's court meeting..."
Queen Changsun was surprised.
After all, such a big thing just happened today, and the snow disaster has already happened. Although the snow is not that heavy, it will eventually bring a lot of trouble to Datang.
It is estimated that many officials have prepared a plan and will discuss how to resolve this matter in the morning.
"Morning court? Huh! Those people, going to morning court is useless."
"The top priority now is to solve the heating problem of the people. Even in the morning, we are still arguing about how to solve this problem."
"Now that I have a superior solution, why bother wasting time with them."
"Mr. Guanyin, go and tell me that I have something to do and I won't go to court. Just ask them to keep the memorial."
Li Shimin gave the order directly.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"
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"Your Majesty, let's go. We will leave immediately without further delay."
At this time, Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng and Du Ruhui also hurried over from the snow.
They slept in the side hall last night.
"Walk!"
Li Shimin flicked his sleeves and strode outside.
He is anxious!
The four of them left the palace and went straight to the Chu Palace without any delay.
There was a depression in Chang'an.
Only hurried pedestrians were seen on the road.
The usual small stalls and hawkers were all missing.
Every door is closed.
There was no sound from every house.
As the heavy snow fell, the world seemed to become quiet.
"The people don't know what to do now. They can only endure it behind closed doors. We must be quick, otherwise, this night will be difficult for the people."
"Yes, Your Majesty, it can be said that the people have nothing to do now. The roads are blocked by heavy snow. They can't go anywhere. It is even difficult for people to even go out. The people's thin clothes really can't bear this urgent retreat.
temperature."
"……."
Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng and Du Ruhui said one after another.
Li Shimin took a deep breath and nodded vigorously.
He is very aware of the crisis hidden under this silence.
This is the first day, maybe it's okay, but the court can't come up with a plan on the second day. In Chang'an City, no, not just inside and outside Chang'an City, this large area of people wrapped in snow will welcome
The struggle of life.
The first group is the elderly.
Originally, the old man had a hard time enduring winter, but now the temperature has suddenly dropped without any warning, and the old man's method of keeping warm is really...
Groups of old people will die in this cold winter.
Next up are the children.
Then, there are those strong people.
Li Shimin didn't dare to think about it, he could only walk a little faster.
After all, no one knows whether the snow will continue to fall. This is the most worrying thing!
It would be okay if the snow stopped just like that, but what if it continued to snow tonight?
so what should I do now?
can not imagine!
Prince Chu's Mansion is just ahead!
Creak, creak, creak….
The sounds under the feet of several people became extremely chaotic at this moment, and they just felt upset.
Li Junxian walked up quickly and knocked on the door.
"who?"
"This is a snowy day."
Squeak…….
The door opened.
She is a maid wearing cotton clothes.
However, she knew Li Shimin, Chang Sun Wuji and others.
"Your Majesty, this servant pays homage to Your Majesty..."
As he said this, the maid hurriedly knelt down to greet him.
Li Shimin gave Li Junxian a look.
Li Junxian directly went up and stopped him.
"No need, has King Chu come back?"
Li Shimin interrupted him and asked directly.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the King of Chu has not returned yet."
"Where is the old gentleman?"
"Old sir? Oh, butler, he is reading inside. Your Majesty, please come quickly."
The maid quickly led a few people towards the mansion.
The maid took them into Yuan Tiangang's courtyard.
"Hehehe... Your Majesty, and a few others, why are you still out in this snowy weather?"
"Quick, quick, please sit down! Come, serve tea!"
"No, let's make some wine so that His Majesty and the others can warm themselves up."
The old man put down the book in his hand and walked down to greet him with a smile.
"Old sir, don't go to such trouble, I don't have to worry about it."
Li Shimin smiled bitterly and clasped his fists.
His gaze looked directly towards the room behind the old man.
A cup of tea, a wooden table and a few books.
But in addition, a new stove was added next to the wooden table.
Next to the stove, there is the honeycomb and pebbles that they dream of!
Li Shimin walked over immediately.
Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng and Du Ruhui followed closely behind.
As soon as the four people entered the room, they felt the heat rushing towards their faces.
The stove is burning brightly.
There is also a kettle placed above.
This temperature is being released crazily, and this thing seems to be stronger than those fires.
Absolutely amazing!
This is it!
If this thing could be promoted to the common people, it would be like a magical tool to deal with such cold weather.
"Old sir, what is this?"
Li Shimin asked directly: "We have met at the King of Chu's Courtyard before, but we just don't know how to make it. Please give me some advice from the old gentleman."
Li Shimin turned around and looked at the old man.
The eyes are solemn.
The breathing of Changsun Wuji, Wei Zheng and Du Ruhui also became a little faster.
Enthusiasm in my heart!
Looking forward to it!
This thing is amazing!!
In such a snowy weather, it is simply the best artifact, and it would not be exchanged for even a thousand taels of gold.
With this kind of coal, it will be easy for the people to get through this winter!
The old man looked at the expressions of the four people and listened to their questions, and immediately knew what was going on.
At the moment, he did not hide anything...
He directly picked up a briquette and started explaining.
"This briquette was invented by His Highness."
"It's very simple. Just use the most common, that is, the most common charcoal, break it into pieces, then add some water to the grinding tool, then dry it in the sun, wait for it to solidify, and it's done."
"However, despite being good at heating, this thing can burn for a long time. It can also cook and boil water, but... you must not close all the doors and windows. This is what His Highness said.
This thing can kill someone if you're not careful."
"But, as long as there is a gap left and it is not completely sealed, it will be fine."
The old man explained.
Li Shimin frowned slightly, is his life in danger?
However, when he heard what the old man said, he nodded suddenly and felt relieved.
Is it that simple?
In this way, this side effect is simply not worth mentioning in terms of the efficacy of briquettes.
"I know, I'm going to prepare now!"
"Auxiliary machine, summon the pharmacists and others immediately, dispatch the army, and make honeycomb charcoal!"
Li Shimin was in great trouble.
Changsun Wuji trembled and immediately responded.
"No, Your Majesty, in this weather, let the army have a good rest."
The old man said with a smile.
"Huh? What do you mean?" Li Shimin looked at the old man again.
The old man smiled, breathed out softly, and said, "Let the people go."
"Now the people have nothing to do. Instead of freezing at home, it is better to let them move and let them make this charcoal with their own hands."
"At that time, Your Majesty only needs to ask the Ministry of Household Affairs to set up porridge stations inside and outside Chang'an City to ensure that they have enough to eat."
"After all, even if we send out a large army, we still have to open warehouses to increase food supply. It's really better to let the people work on their own, and then let them earn their own food. In this way, they will cherish the briquettes more, and they will be more energetic.
They will also feel the value of their existence.”
"Hehehe... Oh, I'm actually talking too much. I don't know much about it even though I'm an experienced person. This is all what His Highness said."
"What do you mean? This is called work-for-relief. It is more cost-effective and more effective than direct disaster relief."
The old man said with a smile.
The room was extremely quiet.
The flames on the stove were still extremely fierce.
Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui and Wei Zheng all stared at the old man, their hearts outraged, completely lost in thought.
Work-for-relief!
This idea is simply brilliant!
They are still just asking the court to help the people, and providing work for relief, which has completely jumped out of this scope.