Sometimes news spread among the people through word of mouth, and it arrived no slower than the imperial newspaper.
No, His Majesty the Emperor just saw the news about the drought in Hedong, and then the ordinary people in Chang'an City spread the news, and it became a hot topic in teahouses and restaurants. Although droughts have happened in all dynasties, they have happened after all.
What is happening before our eyes is really shocking. For these people who have grown up in Chang'an City for generations, it is really unimaginable for them to die of hunger everywhere.
Although their lives are just about filling their bellies with food and clothing and keeping their faces warm, living under the shadow of the prosperous Kaiyuan era and living next to His Majesty the Emperor's palace, these old and young men in Gyeonggi can drink some of the meat left by the gods.
Tang, compared to those who struggle to make a living in remote areas, is undoubtedly happy.
Therefore, the situations described by the companions have become novel condiments, everything is fresh and arousing curiosity. Occasionally, one or two traders from the east of the river appear in the teahouse, and the people of Chang'an City will rush forward and ask questions.
There are many strange and dumbfounding questions.
Why can you eat the imperial grains that the government has opened and put in the warehouse? Why can't a drop of well water make you faint on the cracked land of Longtouer? They just talked, chatted, and laughed...
The drought in Hedong is really far away from them, so far away that they can sit comfortably in a teahouse and fill up a big bowl. Compared with the drought in Hedong, they are more concerned about who will provide disaster relief and food. After all,
, this is the only place where they can pick up the conversation. Distributing food for disaster relief is really a good job, which is both famous and profitable. Therefore, without any background, it is almost impossible to get this job.
As an economic envoy sent from the capital to various places, regardless of whether you like it or not, the people of Chang'an City will always make you a few new relatives. The Minister of Household Affairs is the brother of His Highness Prince Qing's concubine.
Why is Taipusiqing the godbrother of the imperial concubine? In short, they will never give up if they don't have some relationship with the royal family.
As the saying goes, if a person is not romantic, his youth will be wasted, but if he is romantic, he will still be the queen of the palace...
So when the news that Yang Zhao became the economic envoy to Hedong came out, the situation in 108th Street exploded. Regardless of whether it was the teahouses and restaurants in Dongshi and Xishi, or the gold-selling cave in Pingkangli, people were talking about it.
It is the romantic history of Lord Cheng Yang among the imperial censors.
Even though Mr. Yang and the imperial concubine are distant brothers and sisters, they are secretly in love with each other, and that Mr. Yang and the eldest princess have a private life-long relationship. There are rumors that there is no truth to this. The common people also firmly believe in this. People in the court are good.
When doing things, there is no nepotism. How can you clear yourself in this quagmire of officialdom? They have been at the feet of the emperor all year round, and they understand this truth better than anyone else.
Hedong is the land of dragon prosperity in the country. A drought in such a place can damage the dragon's veins. How can the court not pay attention to it?
No, even Mr. Yang was sent there. Mr. Yang is good at calculating, and now the rice that the people in Hedong can receive may be reduced again.
Of course, in Qinrenfang, Yang Zhao, the censor Zhongcheng and the Hedong economic envoy, did not think so.
This morning, we were very happy. Our third sister just stepped into the mansion, and then the envoy who announced the decree entered the mansion. After reading it, Yang Zhao was secretly happy.
No matter how many twists and turns, I didn't get it, I didn't expect that the third sister would win the favor with a smile. It seems that in the future, the third sister should be allowed to go to the palace more and move around. As the old saying goes, brothers who work together can cut through metal. Although these three sisters are not
Brothers are more useful than brothers. In his opinion, Yang Zhao, a woman's smile is the best weapon to attack a city.
The imperial edict stated that the journey would take place within three days, which was a bit hurried. Yang Zhao called the steward of the palace to give an explanation, and then went straight to the house of Li Kuo, the military envoy of Shule.
If it weren't for the plaque of the Li Mansion hanging in the middle of the house, Yang Zhao would have thought that he had gone to the wrong street and arrived at the door of a prisoner's house. The newly purchased house by Li Kuo was indeed quite grand, but the renovation was too shabby.
Right. Not only is there no stone beast placed at the door to ward off evil, but even the plaque symbolizing the front door is not gilded. How does this look like a high-ranking military officer's residence?
Sighing, he entered the mansion. Before taking a few steps, Yang Zhao became more determined. Except for an elderly concierge guarding the door, there was almost no servant in the huge mansion. Although Li
Kuo repeatedly emphasized afterwards that he had bought several maids to serve the old lady Tian, but Yang Zhao made up his mind from this and must give several male servants to the young man to strengthen his appearance.
"What, Mr. Yang, are you going to Hedong to help the victims? Why didn't you tell me earlier." After hearing what Yang Zhao said, Li Kuo stared at him in disbelief.
"What's so surprising about this? His Majesty used the seal last night, and the Ministry of Menxia just approved it, and I just got the news." Yang Zhao shrugged, not commenting on the young man's exaggerated expression.
"Then how long will it take you to go to Hedong?" The young man frowned and looked at Yang Zhao uneasily.
"This is hard to say. Relief to the victims naturally depends on the situation of the disaster. As an envoy, I represent the Holy Sage. I can't lose anyone's face but the Holy Sage's face, right? If the warehouses are opened and the grain is released, the victims will be relieved.
It will only last a few months, I guess. If the disaster is serious, it would be good to be able to come back in the next year."
Yang Zhao, however, did not dare to vouch for it and said something mild and useless.
"Mr. Yang, what are you doing, you..." The young man waved his hand angrily and sighed.
Of course Yang Zhao knew what he was thinking, and said hurriedly: "You can't rush your matter, and you can't rush it. Didn't you get involved with that high-ranking manager? Keep him stable first, and wait until I return to Chang'an
Make a decision again."
Seeing that the young man had no reaction, Yang Zhao smiled brightly and said: "Actually, I didn't know about this matter beforehand. It's ten days today, and I was sleeping soundly in the house, when the housekeeper came to report that the palace official had arrived.
The palace was over. I hurriedly changed into court clothes and rushed to the front hall, whereupon I received His Majesty's decree."
"If that's true?" Li Kuo looked at Yang Zhao suspiciously and asked.
"Can this be false? I, Yang Zhao, have always been true to my word. Since I have promised you that I will help you move Li Linfu down, I will do what I say. But it is hard to violate this sacred order, and now you can only wait for me to come back.
Let’s discuss it.”
"Hey, it seems that's the only way it can be." Li Kuo shook his head and said with a wry smile.
"I came to you just to remind you. No matter how provocative Gao Xiuyan or Li Linfu are, you must not be fooled by them. Just wait for me to come back. Remember, remember."
Yang Zhao stared at the young man closely and gave instructions carefully.