Chapter three hundred and forty-ninth say what to do
Early summer has arrived in Yangzicheng, and Lin Ye has been living peacefully here for several months.
The war in Dongbo seems to be far away, but the news is constantly coming, and Lin Ye will deduce the battle situation on the sand table based on the news, so it seems to be close at hand.
Zinai went back to Yunzhou, and Lin Ye arranged for someone to escort him. This actually touched Lin Ye's heart, causing Lin Ye to agree to Zinai's return to Yunzhou. It was Zinai who said, "I know it's not safe here either."
How can it be safe here?
The nobles of Lone Bamboo who seemed to be submissive on the surface were ready to make a move.
Because they know that Dayu's current strength in Guzhu is only about 50,000.
Among them, more than 20,000 people were in Yangzicheng, and there were more than 20,000 people led by two generals to suppress the rebels in various places in Guzhu.
No matter how small the Lone Bamboo is, it is still the same as Dongbo.
Dongbo can train a million-strong army. Some people think that as long as they are willing to do it, even if Guzhu does not have a million-strong army, hundreds of thousands of people can still make it together.
There are not a few people who are loyal to the Lone Bamboo Royal Family, and not everyone can accept their status as a beauty so happily.
All kinds of temptations happen every day.
In the early morning, Lin Ye was practicing in the yard when Pang Panghai ran back from outside with a somewhat ugly look on his face.
"General."
Pang Panghai came closer and said, "A lot of people gathered outside the gate of the mansion, clamoring for the general to open a warehouse to stock up on grain."
Lin Ye looked sideways: "Why did they open a warehouse to stock up on grain?"
Pang Panghai said: "It's obvious that someone is instigating the problem of not having enough food to eat now."
Lin Ye reached for a towel and wiped his face, then walked out the door.
When we arrived at the gate of the General's Mansion, the streets were already crowded with people.
Some of them came to make trouble, and some came to watch the fun.
There was a group of people standing at the door, headed by a few men who looked young. Judging from their clothes, they should have some identity.
As soon as Lin Ye went out, these people bowed down and saluted politely.
"General."
Lin Ye stood on the steps and looked at them.
One of them stepped forward, raised his head and said to Lin Ye: "There is a shortage of food in the city, and the people can no longer survive. If you eat today's meal, you will be hungry tomorrow, so we can only come and ask the general to open a warehouse."
Lin Ye asked: "Who are you?"
The speaker replied: "The Caomin was originally a member of the Guzhu household, Wailang, and the Caomin's name was Guo Kelu."
Lin Ye said: "A member of the Household Department, Wailang, what rank are you?"
Guo Kelu replied: "The sixth grade."
Lin Ye: "Then kneel down and speak."
Guo Kelu was obviously stunned for a moment. He probably didn't expect that while he wanted to suppress Lin Ye based on public opinion, Lin Ye actually used his status to suppress him.
But this man was very smart. He only thought for a moment before kneeling down and kowtow.
Guo Kelu said with a sincere face and full of justice: "General, on behalf of the people of Yangzicheng, the grassroots people ask the general to save the people from danger, open warehouses and release grain, and provide relief to the common people."
Lin Ye took a step down, and Guo Keru, who was kneeling there, subconsciously moved back twice.
Lin Ye sat down on the steps.
He asked: "Since you are a member of the Ministry of Household Affairs, do you know how much grain is stored in the Yangzicheng granary now?"
Guo Kelu shook his head: "The common people don't know, but the common people know that if the general doesn't open the warehouse, the common people will starve to death."
Lin Ye said: "Are you here on behalf of the people? Or on behalf of your family?"
Guo Kelu: "Although the grassroots have a humble status and dare not claim to represent public opinion, the grassroots definitely do not come here for personal gain."
Lin Ye: "You said it very well. I respect selfless people the most."
He turned around and ordered: "Master Ning, please come."
When Guo Kelu and others saw that he was going to invite Ning Weimo, they didn't say much. After all, Ning Weimo was the current chief officer of Guzhu.
About half an hour later, Ning Weimo hurried over. When he saw so many people gathered outside the general's mansion, he guessed what was going on.
When he got closer, before he could ask, Lin Ye asked him first.
"If we open the warehouse now, how long will it take to distribute food to the people?"
Ning Weimo thought for a while and replied: "It will take about ten days at the earliest. We need to deploy manpower, count the granaries, count the population, and then transport the grain out and set up a distribution point in the city. Ten days may not be enough."
Lin Ye looked at Guo Keru: "Did you hear what Mr. Ning said?"
Guo Kelu immediately said loudly: "How can we do it in ten days? Today the people will have no rice to cook with, and people will starve to death in three to five days at most."
He looked at Lin Ye and said loudly: "General, you should know that if people starve to death, it won't be just one or two. In three to five days, if the city of Yangzi is starved to death all over the place, the general will feel distressed when he sees it. The Emperor will come
When asked, it would be difficult for the general to answer."
Lin Ye: "What you said makes sense."
Guo Keru looked back at the people who were watching: "You all beg the general together, we really can't wait for ten days."
The onlookers probably felt that there was an advantage to be taken, after all, they would all get a share of the warehouse.
At first there were only sparse responses, but as long as someone responded, more and more followers would follow.
Someone shouted: "How can we do it in ten days? People will starve to death in three or four days. I am afraid that the elderly at home will not be able to survive even three or four days!"
"That's right, since you want to open a position, why wait until ten days later? Let's open it now!"
"General Rende probably wouldn't bear to watch the people in the city starve to death."
"General, have mercy. Everyone is waiting to be given food to eat."
The shouting became louder and louder, and most of the people among them started to cheer.
Lin Ye sat on the steps and waited for a while, then raised his hand and waved it.
Guo Kelu shouted loudly: "Everyone, please be quiet and listen to what the general has to say. The general will not let the people of Yangzicheng suffer."
Lin Ye asked Guo Kelu: "Your name is Guo Kelu, and your father's name is Guo Ying. He was the former Minister of the Household Department of Guzhu. Did I remember it wrong?"
Guo Kelu said: "The general remembered correctly, but my father is no longer the minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the common people are no longer officials in the Ministry of Household Affairs."
Lin Ye said: "Master Ning said that it would take ten days to complete the statistics. I think it is too slow. I think it is probably because Master Ning is trying to shirk the blame."
Guo Kelu said: "The common people dare not say it, but they certainly cannot wait for ten days."
Lin Ye nodded: "I think so too."
He said seriously to Guo Keru: "From now on, I will leave the matter of open grain distribution to you. Mr. Ning may delay and shirk the responsibility, but if you ask for orders for the people, you will definitely not be as negligent as him."
Lin Ye stood up and said: "I think that's it. Within three days, Guo Keru will be responsible for this matter. He must make sure that the food distributed to the people all over the city must be the same. There can be no omissions or any unevenness. I will come in three days."
Ask, if there is one person in the city who does not receive food, and one person does not receive enough food, I will not agree."
He loudly said: "How dare you be careless when it comes to people's livelihood? People can starve to death in three or four days. If you cannot distribute food fairly and equitably within three days, you are deliberately causing people to starve to death. The national law allows it, but I cannot."
He looked at Guo Keru: "Go, I will give you this power, I hope you will not betray the trust of the people."
Guo Kelu's face had turned ugly.
He held on and said: "General, the common people are no longer officials. The common people only speak for the common people. How can the general be so careless and leave such important matters of human life to the common people?"
Lin Ye said: "I am also from a poor family. I know that the common people cannot trust officials. If you are not an official, the common people will trust you even more."
He asked: "Are you afraid that you won't be able to finish your hair in three days? Your hair will be uneven?"
Guo Kelu: "The common people, the common people have no right to mobilize people, and I don't know how many people there are in the city. Of course I can't do it with my own strength, but the general has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, so the general can definitely do it."
Lin Ye said: "I have given you full authority on this matter, how can you say that you have no authority? In addition... Pang Dahai, please pass on the order. Mr. Guo can mobilize as many people as he wants."
, His words are my words, and I will kill anyone who doesn’t try his best.”
Lin Ye turned around and said, "That's it. I will personally inspect it in three days. Anyone who has uneven food distribution will be killed without mercy."
Guo Kelu: "General, how can you be so forceful?"
Lin Ye said as he walked: "Master Ning, give all the keys to the Yangzicheng granary to Mr. Guo."
Ning Weimo smiled and nodded: "Okay."
He made a gesture of invitation: "Mr. Guo, I also admire your righteousness in asking for help for the people. As long as Mr. Guo is willing, even though I am a second-grade manager and have many things to deal with every day, I can still put my mind aside."
Come on, I'll go to the granary to carry the sacks, let's leave now."
He turned around and ordered: "Pass this order, all officials, below me, will go to the granary to carry grain from today onwards to help Mr. Guo."
After saying that, he also left.
The people didn't leave, they all looked at Guo Kelu and others.
Three days later.
After getting up, Lin Ye was not in a hurry to go out. He practiced as usual, then washed, ate, and changed clothes.
After going out, I saw Guo Keru and others kneeling in front of the door.
Lin Ye smiled when he saw him: "Mr. Guo is really amazing. What Mr. Ning couldn't finish in ten days, Mr. Guo finished it in three days, and he was still here waiting for me early."
Before Guo Kelu could speak, his father Guo Ying kowtowed and said: "General, you are a reckless dog who doesn't understand people's livelihood and does not know the depth of life. The common people brought him here to plead guilty to the general."
Lin Ye: "Mr. Guo prayed for the people, what crime did he commit?"
Guo Ying: "General...in three days, the food will be distributed equally to the people in the city. Indeed, it is indeed difficult to do it. Quanzi..."
Lin Yeyi frowned: "Didn't you do it?"
His face looked a little ugly.
"I am the leader of the army. I never go back on my word. Now three days have passed. I don't know how many people in Yangzicheng have died of hunger. How dare you not do your best?"
"No, not at all."
Guo Ying said anxiously: "No one has starved to death in Yangzi City. Please rest assured, General. As long as the General gives you a few more days, the food distribution will be completed."
Lin Ye: "It's not me who can't be lenient, but the people of Yangzi can't wait. Three days ago, they made it clear to me that if the distribution can't be completed in three days, people will starve to death in four days..."
Lin Ye looked back at Pang Panghai: "Did I remember it wrong? Is today the fourth day?"
Pang Panghai leaned over: "The general remembered correctly, today is the fourth day."
Lin Ye: "Well..."
He looked at Guo Kelu: "You treat human life like a piece of grass, treat military law like a joke, and treat disaster relief like child's play. How dare you?"
He waved his hand: "Cut it off."
Da Panghai stepped forward and kicked Guo Keru, who was kneeling there, to the ground. Without any hesitation, he drew out his long knife and brought it down with one blow.
Guo Kelu's head fell to the ground.
Ah sound.
Guo Ying collapsed to the ground.
Pang Dahai stepped forward and clasped his fists and said: "General, the criminal Guo Keru has been punished on the spot!"