Jia Yun pondered for a moment, combed through his thoughts, and then said: "Since these salt merchants have contributed money to the people, they deserve to be commended. I suggest that in the name of the imperial envoy, according to the list of pledge books,

Distribute lanterns "charity-loving" and order them to be hung in front of the door. They are not allowed to be taken off without the order of the imperial envoy for the praise of the people.

Secondly, the lower official led people to take over the Yangzhou camp and ordered some of them to enter the city to assist in the prevention and security. The salt soldiers from the Yanzheng Yamen and the Yamen servants from the Yangzhou Prefecture Yamen all assisted in the prevention and security.

After everything is arranged, send someone to sneak into the victims, saying that the victims are not allowed to harass the people in small households, but they can go to the mansion with the "goodwill" lantern to beg for food.

As long as you don't rob, kill, or set fires, the victims will be left to make trouble."

At this moment, King Zhongshun's mind was not on the chessboard. The white pieces in his hand were wandering around his fingertips. Lin Daiyu on the side did not say a word, silently waiting for the move.

Although there are many official positions in Yangzhou City, they cannot manage thousands of victims. If a large number of victims who lack food and clothing enter the city, there will definitely be a lot of robbery and theft. In more serious cases, civilian disasters may occur.

If the situation changes, then not only will the disaster not be saved, but they themselves may be involved. Therefore, when ordinary local officials encounter such things, they will set up porridge shacks outside the city for disaster relief. If they encounter someone with evil intentions, they will directly

Send people to shoot arrows at the city to drive away the refugees and let them go elsewhere. There will never be a large number of refugees entering the city.

Even if we take ten thousand steps back and say that officials are willing to allow refugees to enter the city, the residents in the city still don't agree. Who can rest assured that thousands of refugees who lack food and clothing will enter the city?

As long as a local official maintains peace in the area under his jurisdiction and prevents disaster from spreading, the emperor will not only not criticize him but will reward him for preventing the disaster from spreading.

Therefore, when encountering disaster victims, local officials would not allow them to enter the city. This was also the case in Yangzhou at this time.

If tens of thousands of victims outside the city flooded into Yangzhou City, it would definitely be a disaster.

Moreover, Yangzhou opened its city gates to allow disaster victims to enter the city. When victims from nearby counties heard about this, they would definitely flock to the city. The more victims there are, the greater the disaster...

Even if Jia Yun led his troops into Yangzhou City, he might not have enough care, which might lead to disaster. If he makes a careless move, he will most likely be held accountable by Emperor Chongming, and the stakes are high.

"Can you guarantee that the victims will not riot?" King Zhongshun asked hesitantly, obviously not agreeing with it.

Jia Yunzhi said: "These victims are just here to eat. There are soldiers patrolling, so they won't cause any big trouble."

If big troubles can't happen, that means "little things" can't be guaranteed. Maybe some "sneaky" people will take risks, and there's no telling what trouble will happen...

After a pause, Jia Yun added: "If you don't listen to the advice, just kill him as a warning to others..."

When Jia Yun said these words, his tone was so cold that even Lin Daiyu, who was silent on the side, couldn't help but tremble...

King Zhongshun also felt that this matter was inappropriate. He was not only guilty of inciting the victims, but also responsible for massacring the victims. If he was accused, he would probably have a lot to do with it...

"I, the king, came to provide relief to the victims, not to add to the sins."

King Zhongshun said dissatisfiedly, obviously dissatisfied with the method proposed by Jia Yun.

Jia Yun didn't care at all, and replied: "The victims of the disaster naturally need to be helped, but those who make trouble are not among the victims, so they will be dealt with accordingly.

Disaster victims and chaotic people, these two points must be clearly distinguished."

Jia Yun's words are very simple. If you stay in the city to beg for food, you are a disaster victim. If you make trouble, you are a rioter. You must use thunderous means to deal with rioters.

King Zhongshun was silent, and Jia Yun's appearance at this moment was completely different from before.

In the past, Jia Yun gave people the impression of being upright, but now he is indifferent, which is really unimaginable.

Jia Yun didn't care about this. He had been at the border for four years. If he were a person with a "Mother's heart", Jia Yun would not survive. He must not be merciful towards his enemies.

If tens of thousands of victims were not treated with harsh measures, who would dare to let them into the city?

It is normal for these victims who cannot live to survive to take desperate risks. It is impossible to say that some of the victims may have erroneous ideas and want to take advantage of the opportunity to make a fortune.

If you want to curb the evil thoughts in their hearts, the only way is to be "cruel-hearted".

King Zhongshun pondered for a long time, and finally said helplessly: "The salt merchants are not easy to scare. They know how to give strict orders to the victims. I am afraid they will not pay attention to these victims and let them fool around for a while. Waiting for the emperor's imperial edict to come down, that is really two-way.

Not good."

Although the imperial court deliberately restricted these powerful merchants from taking the imperial examination and prohibited the salt merchant from entering the official career, they continued to cultivate their power in the officialdom through marriages, funding, etc.

If the salt merchants drag their feet and refuse to compromise, and wait until the matter can no longer be concealed, those "helpers" will surely shout loudly, and Emperor Chongming will have to consider the impact of letting the victims into the city. By then, Jia Yun and others

I'm afraid it won't end well.

However, since Jia Yun proposed this method, he naturally took this situation into consideration.

Jia Yun said coldly: "The official will send people to guard the various passes in Yangzhou to prevent the news from leaking and delay it for a while.

If the salt merchants persist in their stubbornness... Hehe... I am afraid that the victims of the disaster will be disordered and murders and robberies will not be stopped. Then one family will be killed. I will deal with the victims and give His Majesty an explanation and bear some punishment."

The pass in Yangzhou was held, and those who reported the matter could not get through. If they wanted to go to Beijing to file a complaint, not to mention the danger of crossing mountains and ridges, even if they succeeded, it would still take a lot of time, enough for Jia Yun and others to run errands.

"Hiss..." King Zhongshun took a breath, Jia Yun's method...

Inciting the victims to loot, shouting at the thieves to catch the thieves, punishing both parties, and giving the salt merchants a warning, after all, the first house was robbed, if not all the other houses would be looted...

And the most critical thing is, regardless of whether the guards of these mansions can stop the victims, if the lives of the victims are harmed, Jia Yun and others will have more power to deal with it...

Thinking about it carefully, Jia Yun’s plan was to force the Yangzhou salt merchants to provide money...

When he came, Jia Yun said: "Your Majesty, those who achieve great things must sacrifice. If we don't collect the money as soon as possible, there will be more casualties among the victims. Of course, if your Majesty can be patient and deal with the salt merchants, then he will talk nonsense as an official."

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How to choose is up to the prince."

King Zhongshun was the imperial envoy. He didn't agree, and Jia Yun had nothing to do.

Jia Yun knew very well that these salt merchants thought that the matter had nothing to do with them, so they dismissed it. But if their lives were put in danger at any time, how could these wealthy and pampered merchants sit still?

King Zhongshun took a deep look at Jia Yun. The salt merchant refused to donate silver, which was really difficult to handle. After thinking for a long time, King Zhongshun said calmly: "But..."

When Jia Yun heard this, he stood up and saluted solemnly and said: "Please give your Majesty the official an imperial envoy order. Your Majesty will immediately go to the north of the city to take over the Yangzhou camp."

Seeing that Jia Yun was so decisive, King Zhongshun did not delay. He immediately took out the imperial envoy's token from his arms and handed it to Jia Yun. He said in a cold voice: "This king is in charge of Yangzhou. Jia Yun, you are taking over the Yangzhou camp. Do you dare to disobey me?"

Those who will be killed will be killed without mercy."

Although the Yangzhou camp was composed of imperial soldiers and horses, they were stationed in the south of the Yangtze River for a long time. The soldiers and generals were all from the south of the Yangtze River, and they may have some inexplicable relationship with the wealthy gentlemen and merchants in the south of the Yangtze River.

Although they can't disobey orders, there are bound to be endless tricks such as obedience and disobedience, perfunctory and procrastination.

The soldiers and horses of the Yangzhou camp are the key this time. They must be effective in order to control the security of Yangzhou City.

The idea came from Jia Yun, so he naturally knew the pros and cons. Jia Yun responded solemnly: "I respect your order."

After receiving the imperial envoy's token, Jia Yun stepped outside with firm steps.

The floods in the Yellow River displaced millions of victims. Jia Yun and his party rode along the Yellow River floodplain area to the south of the Yangtze River. There were no lush trees along the way, only a few trees standing alone, with most of their bark already peeled off.

Let the hungry people use it to satisfy their hunger, and even the weeds on the ground will not be left much.

There are so many people who sell their sons and daughters by inserting bids and selling them.

The poor are hungry, the lowly are hungry, the rich are hungry, the noble are hungry, the old are hungry, the strong are hungry, women are hungry, children are hungry, animals are hungry... Eat grass roots, eat bark, eat cowhide, eat stone powder, eat mud, eat

Paper, eating human flesh... Cannibals die, die from starvation, die from disease, die from suicide,... starve to death on the road, and the bones are everywhere.

Jia Yun considers himself a selfish person, and after seeing this situation, he cannot bear it.

In the past, Jia Yun would never have taken the initiative to propose this method to King Zhongshun. Even if the errand was completed, I'm afraid he would still be punished. Everything depends on how the Holy Emperor handles it. The risk is extremely high, and it is a thankless method.

Jia Yun hesitated before, not because he was worried about harming himself, but every time he recalled the tragic situation of the victims, there was always a thorn in his heart, which made people feel uncomfortable.

After thinking for a long time, Jia Yun proposed this method to King Zhongshun. Although it would inevitably affect innocent people, compared to the millions of victims, Jia Yun believed that the sacrifice was worth it. The fundraising was not smooth, and the casualties of the people were not considered.

In fact, the current method can only be to resort to dangerous tactics and force salt merchants to donate silver to provide disaster relief as soon as possible.

As for the accountability afterwards? As long as the errand was done, Emperor Chongming would not go into details. At most, it would be a small punishment but a big warning. If he wanted to punish him severely? There was an imperial envoy, King Zhongshun, who was in front of him, so the punishment would not be that serious.

If Jia Yun is regarded as a scapegoat, there is nothing to say. It is up to his heart, at least it will not be in vain...

After Jia Yun left, King Zhongshun looked at Jia Yun's firm steps and secretly marveled in his heart. King Zhongshun was not worried about whether Jia Yun could control the Yangzhou camp. How could someone who could come up with such a method be a good person?

King Zhongshun threw the chess pieces in his hand into the chess box and said, "I will go down here today and play chess with niece Lin when I have free time tomorrow."

Lin Daiyu stood up and said politely: "My niece, please retire."
Chapter completed!