Chapter 493 Why did King Zhao break his promise!(1/2)
More than ten days later, Wei Di.
It's winter now, and although it hasn't snowed yet, the weather is already extremely cold.
King Jiu of Wei was asking about Wei Bao's situation at this time, even though he had already returned to Wei.
But to others, he is already dead.
It's not easy to go out by yourself.
"How are the people outside?"
Wei Wang Jiu asked with a somewhat solemn expression.
Previously, the people of Wei were oppressed by the Xiang family.
There are not enough supplies for winter.
Wei Bao shook his head with a somewhat unpleasant look on his face.
"The place I live in is not bad, but now after the war, there are many more ownerless houses."
"Farmers are already doing their best to support the people before winter comes, but there are too many people who are short of food. After all, it is not enough."
"This winter, I'm afraid many people will starve to death."
Wei Wangjiu's expression suddenly turned gloomy. He frowned and asked,
"Is there any movement over there, King Zhao?"
When he gave Zhao Lang money, Zhao Lang promised him that he would try his best to take care of the people of Wei.
Wei Bao shook his head and replied,
"King Zhao has been having a hard time recently. After being driven out of Yunmengze by a farmer, he has been in Han. I heard that he had a conflict with King Xin of Han."
"I should be busy taking care of myself now."
Wei Wangjiu didn't have anything to say, he just sighed lightly and said,
"Let's give all the remaining money we have to the farmers. They have contributed a lot this time. After all, they are our subjects. How can we let them be more beautiful than before?"
The farmer worked hard this time and probably spent more money than he gave to King Zhao.
Wei Bao hesitated for a moment and said,
"Brother, if this happens, I'm afraid that after this winter, the people will only know about the farmhouse and not know that I have been waiting for you."
People are extremely realistic.
They will follow whoever gives them peace and prosperity.
Wei Wangjiu naturally understood this truth, smiled bitterly, and said,
"As long as we can save the people, what does it matter who gets the reputation?"
"Besides, we, the royal family, have indeed failed to do a good job."
"People should follow whoever they want to follow."
There is another point that Wei Wang Jiu did not need to explain clearly.
If he uses the channels of the Wei royal family and government to help the people.
I'm afraid whether this money can reach the hands of the people is still a question.
Farmers are an excellent channel.
Those nobles did not dare to do anything to the peasants.
Some people have attacked farmers before, directly sending people to snatch their plows and seeds.
But after the peasant saint killed several villages in succession, no one dared to take action.
Now in Wei, the reputation of farmers has almost equaled that of the royal family.
After this winter, I'm afraid it will be exceeded.
"Also, tell the nobles who want to follow the Xiang family to attack Guanzhong. They can leave, but they must pay us a tax!"
Xiang's order has already affected Wei.
Many ambitious nobles wanted to follow the Xiang family and take a chance on becoming the king.
King Jiu of Wei did not stop him. It would be better for these wandering nobles to leave.
On the contrary, they can help people better.
At this moment, a young man walked in and saluted very politely,
"Your Majesty, news from outside."
After saying that, he handed over a piece of cloth and then left.
Wei Wangjiu opened the cloth and started to look at it, but Wei Bao looked at the back of the young man who was leaving and said,
"Brother, can these servants survive?"
Wei Wang Jiu's current identity cannot be exposed.
Wei Wangjiu nodded indifferently and replied,
"That's Xiao Si. We met him on the way. His family has suffered a disaster. He has a clean financial background and can read. He is a good young man."
"And he's not the only one."
"You don't have to worry about this anymore,"
After saying that, Wei Wangjiu handed the cloth in his hand to Wei Bao and said,
"Let's take a look at these news. Recently, many Mohists have gathered in Wei, and they are making a big announcement. In just three days, the Mohists' latest secret technique, Qi, will be demonstrated."
"I heard that even the great master of the Mo family will come."
After reading the information, Wei Bao said with bright eyes,
"Brother, this is good news, and it's also an opportunity!"
"The Mo family's mechanism skills are good at attacking cities, but they are also good at defending!"
"If we can have good relations with the Mo family, we will definitely be able to protect the people of Wei."
Wei Bao has no other ambitions now.
The people who can defend the land of Wei are enough.
Wei Wang Jiu nodded and said with a smile,
"That's a good idea."
"Okay, you go and send the money to the farmer's house first, and then contact the Mo family."
"By the way, with a little more care these days, it's hard to say whether the Mo family gathering here will be good or bad for us."
He was thinking further ahead.
There is an example of this from a farmer here.
I am afraid that no one will give up on the Mohist family. After all, those siege machine techniques are what many people dream of.
Thinking of this, Wei Wangjiu added another sentence,
"Raise the entry fee for these two days!"
He is also short of money now.
Just when Wei Bao was about to go out, Xiao Si, who had just gone out, hurried in again and reported,
"Your Majesty, there is a man from the Zhao family outside who claims to be your old friend and wants to see the King of Wei."
While speaking, Xiaosi's face looked a little strange, but fortunately he lowered his head, so no one noticed.
"Mr. Zhao? An old friend?"
Wei Wangjiu frowned slightly, he already knew who the visitor was.
After all, Zhao's old friend, who knew he was still alive, was none other than Zhao Lang.
What's strange to him is, what is the other person doing here at this critical moment?
Moreover, Zhao Lang took his money but did not help the people, which was considered a broken promise!
Although he has difficulties, it is not an excuse to break his promise.
The royal family still values credibility very much.
After hesitating for a moment, Wei Wangjiu said,
"Let him in."
Except for Zhao Lang's broken promise, he still admired him.
Fortunately, he also asked the other party.
Soon, Xiaosi came in with a few people.
To be continued...