Some officials immediately picked up the Chao Hut and thrust their hands into their sleeves, feeling uninterested.
Floods in Bianjing City have always been a disaster for the court and the people.
But for the officials and wealthy businessmen, it was a gluttonous feast.
After the floods dissipate, they can annex land at a very low price or with a flimsy piece of paper, thereby multiplying their family's property.
Now that Wang Zeng's words had put an end to their thoughts of making money through disaster, they were naturally in no mood to stay in the Chui Gong Hall.
However, even if they don't want to wait, they have to wait.
No one can leave Chui Gong Hall until the imperial court makes a final decision on how to deal with the refugee issue.
The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty became mute and kept silent due to the scolding of Li Di, Wang Zeng and others.
Some people frowned with worry about the problem of refugees; some people just looked at it as if it didn't matter to them.
Kou Ji stepped forward again and asked: "To help build houses for the refugees, the court does not need to use any money. All we need is that the court allocates a place and provides some food to survive."
When Kou Ji said this, he paused deliberately.
When someone was about to sneer, he added: "If the court finds it troublesome, our Ministry of Works can take full responsibility for the resettlement of the refugees this time."
"Oh……"
Kou Zhun frowned and was about to reprimand Kou Ji for being ignorant, but Li Shen spoke first.
Li Zhen laughed sarcastically and said loudly: "Since the Ministry of Industry is willing to take over this job, our Third Division will definitely support it."
Wang Qinruo said with a smile: "My staff will also give full support."
The Minister of Rites said calmly: "The Ministry of Rites seconded the proposal..."
Li Zhen, Wang Qinruo, and the Minister of Rites were not well-intentioned export helpers to Kou Ji. They supported Kou Ji just to see Kou Ji's jokes.
The number of refugees outside the city has not yet been calculated.
The floods have just receded, and the people whose fields and houses were submerged are still wailing in the mud washed away by the floods. They have not yet poured into Bianjing City.
However, based on the scale of this flood, some officials in the DPRK and China who have experienced floods can roughly estimate the number of refugees.
Li Shen, Wang Qinruo, and the Minister of Rites probably all had an estimate in mind.
The three of them discussed privately that the influx of refugees into Bianjing City this time was too large and could not be solved by the three departments and one yamen. It required the cooperation of the three yamen of the Ministry of Husbandry, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Kaifeng Prefecture to barely control the refugees.
If you are not careful, you may cause a plague or a refugee riot, and you will get into trouble.
If the imperial court wants to kill people to appease the people, there is no guarantee that they will not be attacked.
After all, the power of the imperial court was in the hands of Kou and Zhun, and Kou and Zhun were displeased with them.
If they can take the opportunity to kill them, Kou Zhun and the other three will definitely not show mercy.
Therefore, after discussion, the three of them did not want to get involved in this trouble.
Prepare to push this trouble to Kaifeng Mansion, the Ministry of Household Affairs, and the Inner Court.
If the inner court makes a mistake in dealing with the refugees.
They could also use this to create obstacles for Kou Zhun and reduce his prestige in both the government and the opposition.
But they didn't expect that Kou Ji would jump out and disrupt their plan.
But they didn't care.
Kou Ji's big words were so loud that everyone in the court felt that Kou Ji was bragging, and they were no exception.
Since Kou Ji insists on getting involved, then deal with Kou Ji first and then Kou Zhun.
It's just one more process, but it saves them a lot of trouble in future planning.
Cao Wei is an honest man. Maybe he has a good impression of Kou Ji in his heart, or maybe it's because of Cao Yi's relationship.
In short, after hearing Kou Ji's petition, he went out and said: "The issue of refugees is of great importance. The Kou Ministry of Industry petitioned to resettle the refugees. It is commendable for their courage.
However, the Ministry of Industry has no power and power to resettle the refugees, and may not be able to do so.
Therefore, I believe that the imperial court should have another yamen handle this matter.
If the Ministry of Industry is willing, just help."
Cao Wei's words coincided with the thoughts of Kou Zhun and the others.
Kou Zhun and the other three nodded as they listened.
Wait until Cao Wei finishes speaking.
Kou Zhun was about to speak and do as Cao Wei said.
It's just that Kou Ji was willing to give him this opportunity.
Kou Ji had previously planned to gradually take advantage of the power of the Ministry of Works, and finally included the Ministry of Works in his pocket.
Nowadays, floods are a permanent problem and refugees are everywhere.
To others, this is a huge trouble, but to Kou Ji, this is a huge opportunity.
An opportunity to show the importance of the Ministry of Works as soon as possible and to speed up the Ministry of Works' takeover of power.
"I, Kou Ji, would like to issue a military order."
Kou Ji shouted loudly in Chui Gong Hall.
The civil and military officials of the entire court were stunned.
Is there anyone else rushing to do the troublesome thing?
Is there something wrong with your brain?
Or are you going crazy?
Kou Ji, do you think that with the support of officials and your grandfather, you won't be held responsible if you mess up your errand?
Kou Zhun sat up straight with a face as dark as iron, stared at Kou Ji, as if he was looking at a person who did not know whether to live or die, and shouted: "How can you talk so freely in the Chui Gong Palace, in front of the officials?"
Kou Ji said in a neither humble nor arrogant tone: "This official did not lie with his words.
Since I dare to issue a military order, I have a way to do it."
Li Di reminded in a deep voice: "Kou Ji, the issue of refugee resettlement is not a trivial matter, let alone one based on emotion.
Once it is not handled properly, it will be a plague and a turmoil.
You are also a scholar, so you should know how terrible plagues and turmoil are."
"What Mr. Li said is so scary. How could the plague happen so easily?
Since the Kou Ministry of Industry took the initiative to ask for help, the imperial court should give the Kou Ministry of Industry a chance.
We will also lend a helping hand to the Ministry of Industry."
Li Zhen said loudly.
Wang Qinruo nodded at the side and said: "Li Sansi's words are reasonable. The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty argued endlessly over the issue of refugees, and there was no final conclusion.
Now that the Ministry of Industry and Industry is willing to take the initiative, it seems that there is a way to resettle the refugees.
In this case, why not let the Ministry of Industry and Industry try it?
Letting the Ministry of Industry and Industry try it out is much better than just talking here."
After saying this, Wang Qinruo did not forget to say to Manchu Wenwu: "Are you right?"
Nearly 30% of the people in the civil and military circles of the Manchu Dynasty nodded in agreement.
Li Di frowned when he saw this.
He wanted to scold Kou Ji twice, but Kou Ji didn't say anything wrong, so he couldn't say the scold.
Kou Ji is now in the fourth rank of officialdom and is no longer the child he used to be.
Nowadays, Kou Ji can be regarded as an important minister in the court. As long as he doesn't say anything wrong or do anything wrong, Li Di can't scold him in public.
Li Di looked at Kou Zhun with a complicated expression.
Kou Zhun's face was gloomy and he didn't know what he was thinking.
Zhao Zhen stared at Man Chao Wenwu with a gloomy face, not to mention how angry he was.
Comparing people with others will lead to death, and comparing goods with goods will lead to throwing away.
The civil and military personnel of the Manchu Dynasty, who usually pretended to be five to six, came to a critical moment, and not one of them was useful.
Except for Kou Zhun and a few other people in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, the remaining people put together were not as good as Kou Ji.
I spend so much salary every year, what the hell do I raise a bunch of people?!
Zhao Zhen saw that Kou Zhun had not spoken yet, so he turned dark and said in a deep voice: "Since Kou Ji can resettle those refugees, let Kou Ji do it."
The civil and military officials of Manchao looked at Zhao Zhen in astonishment.
Kou Zhun also frowned and looked at Zhao Zhen.
Zhao Zhen seemed to know what Kou Zhun was worried about, so he said again: "If Kou Ji can properly resettle the refugees, then I will give Kou Ji a promotion.
If not, I am willing to take Kou Ji through it."
"The officials must not do this!"
Kou Zhun, Wang Zeng both spoke at the same time.
It is unheard of for an official to suffer on behalf of his ministers.
It concerns the face of the Tian family and the authority of the official family, so decisions must not be made hastily.
Moreover, historically only ministers have suffered on behalf of officials, so how can officials receive compensation on behalf of ministers?
Wang Zeng glanced at Kou Zhun and sighed.
Kou Zhun was slightly stunned and understood Wang Zeng's intention.
Officials have golden words, but they cannot take back many of their words.
Then the issue of resettling the refugees can only be left to Kou Ji.
If the court had other appropriate methods, Kou Zhun could still evade the decision on the grounds that the official was young.
But now the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty have no choice, and no one is willing to do it.
Then we can only follow the official's wishes and let Kou Ji do it.
The royal power of the official family cannot be damaged, the face of the Tian family cannot be lost, and the official family cannot take the punishment on behalf of the ministers.
So once something wrong happens, the responsibility must be borne by Kou Ji alone.
Kou Zhun comforted Zhao Zhen and said to Kou Ji with a stern face: "Since the officials have appointed you to resettle the refugees, I won't stop you.
Since you have issued a military order, the court will do what you say.
If the refugees are properly resettled, the official family will promote you to a higher position.
If something goes wrong in the resettlement of the refugees, I will have no choice but to terminate your official position and give the people an explanation."
Speaking of this, Kou Zhun paused and said solemnly to Kou Ji: "Have you thought about it clearly?"
The reason why Kou Zhun asked this question was to tell Kou Ji that I have already told you the consequences of screwing up the errand, and it is still too late for you to hesitate now.
Kou Ji naturally heard Kou Zhun's good intentions, but he did not hesitate.
He complained a few words to Zhao Zhen in his heart.
If Zhao Zhen hadn't spoken out, he would not have been punished even if he failed in his errand.
Now that Zhao Zhen opens his mouth, he will bear the punishment of being dismissed from office.
But now that Kou Ji has made his decision, he has no intention of backing down.
Therefore, the punishment of dismissal from office cannot make him retreat.
Under Kou Zhun's gaze, Kou Ji cupped his hands and said, "I have thought clearly about this, and I am willing to abide by my will."
Seeing that Kou Ji still had no intention of backing down, Kou Zhun looked at him deeply and said: "Since Kou Ji took the initiative to ask for military service, there is no reason why the imperial court should not agree.
The Ministry of Household Affairs dispatched officials and the San Yamen sent scouts to the disaster-stricken areas of Kaifeng Prefecture to find out the movements of the refugees. When the refugees flocked to Bianjing City, they reported them as soon as possible.
In charge of the third division, together with the transfer yamen, prepare the food and grass needed for disaster relief.
The purchase price of a certain amount of grain and grass shall not exceed twice the monthly market price.
Anyone who encounters unscrupulous businessmen who take advantage of floods to make profits, and those who try to do good things at the same time will be executed immediately!
If you encounter someone who deliberately destroys disaster relief items, you can kill them first and then report them."
Li Di and Li Zhen heard Kou Zhun's order and both agreed.
Kou Zhun continued his instructions: "Go to Kaifeng Mansion, and together with the Ministry of Works, we will take charge of the pacification of the refugees in Bianjing City.
After summarizing the number of refugees, the imperial court would allocate a place outside Bianjing City to provide shelter for the refugees.
The Kaifeng Prefecture and the Ministry of Industry need to make early preparations to deal with the upcoming influx of refugees into Bianjing City."
Kou Ji and Xue Tian bowed and agreed.
"Retreat!"
Kou Zhun waved his hand and shouted.
The civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty left Chui Gong Hall one after another.
Wang Qinruo, Li Zhen and others left Chui Gong Hall with expressions of gloating on their misfortunes, and did not forget to ridicule Kou Ji before leaving.
"Don't worry, Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Even if I eat rice bran myself, I will also find a way to get you all the food the refugees need.
At that time, it will be time to watch the Ministry of Industry and Industry show its talents and build a number of luxurious houses for the refugees.
I believe that after the house is completed, the people will definitely be grateful to the Ministry of Industry.
In order to let the people remember the good work of the Kou Ministry of Industry in advance, I decided to publicize this matter after coming out of Chui Gong Hall.
Make a good name for the Ministry of Industry."
After saying these words, Li Zhen left Chui Gong Hall with a big smile.
Xue Tian, who was following Kou Ji, glanced at Kou Ji with pity and sighed: "Li Shen didn't act on his good intentions..."
Kou Ji nodded calmly, "I know... He said he was helping me make a name for myself, but actually he wanted to tell the people about this and make them remember it.
If I can't build a house by then, all I need is some incitement, and the people will come to me and ask for an explanation.
If he accidentally beats me to death, no one can say anything."
Xue Tian nodded slowly, "The Ministry of Industry and Commerce just remembers the importance..."
After saying this, he looked at Kou Ji and sighed, "Kou Ministry of Industry! You have taken on a troublesome job this time."
Kou Ji said calmly: "I know it well..."
Hearing this, Xue Tian said no more, sighed deeply, and left the Chui Gong Hall.
Li Di caught up with Kou Ji when he was about to leave Chui Gong Hall.
When he saw Kou Ji, he just complained.
"You guys really don't know the depth. Are floods so easy to deal with? Are the refugees so easy to resettle?
If you are not careful, it will be either a riot or a plague.
Fortunately for the former, there are hundreds of thousands of troops in Bianjing City, and they can crush them at any time if the refugees make trouble.
But the plague is different. Once a plague occurs, if it is not handled well, the whole city of Bianjing will suffer.
At that time, the court can only use your head to vent their anger to the people."
After a pause, Li Di added: "Also...the number of refugees is probably tens of thousands, and the number of houses needed is countless.
If you don't build a house before winter,
By then there will definitely be a large number of refugees freezing to death outside the city.
When the time comes, you will still get into trouble.
The spittle of all the civil and military officials in the dynasty will drown you."
Kou Ji looked at Li Di and smiled calmly: "Grandpa Li, I have already taken over this errand.
Is it still useful to talk about this now?”
Li Di was stunned and pointed at Kou Ji, not knowing what to say.
After a long time, he let out a long sigh and didn't want to talk to Kou Ji anymore.
Kou Ji did not bother to talk to Li Di, but took the initiative to scold him.