"My previous idea was to distribute it directly to the people. Looking at it this way, that's not possible."
"Many people are a little dull and may not do what you say. If something happens to such a few people, this matter may change." He Yunxi said.
"Then what do you think is the best way to do it?"
"The county government has distributed the money. If you really can't do it, ask Baiweilou or something for help." He Yunxi said, "If you're outside the county town, ask the head of the village or village to ask them to come and learn. You must learn it before you give it to them."
Konjac powder. Let them prepare it and distribute it directly to the people in the village."
The village chiefs and other leaders are relatively more advanced in their thinking, and since there are relatively few people, they can ensure that everyone can learn.
"Then I will do as you say."
"Although the price is not low, it is still a large amount of money. Do you pay for it yourself or does the government pay for it?" He Yunxi asked.
"There is not much money in the yamen now. We can only pay part of the yamen and I will pay part of it." Luo Zixuan said, "The cold disaster has been determined, and the court has begun to provide disaster relief. It will take a while for them to come to us. However, because we
We were prepared beforehand, so no one has frozen to death yet. It is much more serious in other places, so it may be our turn in the end."
"Well, um, is it possible that the food and money for disaster relief will be gone before it reaches us?" He Yunxi knew that this is the most corrupt time, and disaster relief from above may not be received from below.
"Don't worry, as long as I'm here, they won't dare to go too far," Luo Zixuan said.
He Yunxi thought about it. He and Wang Yuyan were from the capital. If those people didn't want to die, they would never withhold anything from Yanjiang City.
"And don't forget, General Pei is still in Fucheng."
Pei Yuan won the emperor's heart, and he was selfless and tough. If anyone was really corrupt, he could just solve some problems for the country.
"In this way, the people will be much better off." He Yunxi responded, "But to be able to start disaster relief so quickly, the country's action capabilities are also powerful."
"This is also thanks to you. Speaking of which, these people should really thank you and your wife."
"Um?"
"Didn't we send your kang to the imperial capital? My father and Yuyan's grandfather handed it over and mentioned the cold disaster. Although the emperor did not announce it, he asked the Ministry of Revenue to prepare food and money for disaster relief.
"It would be best if there is no cold disaster. As soon as the cold disaster is reported, disaster relief will begin immediately." Luo Zixuan explained, "If you hadn't told me in advance, we would wait until the report is reported now to start preparing relief materials and then send them out."
, it will be delayed for at least half a month to a month. If there is no kang, and it is postponed for another half month to a month, I don’t know how many people will freeze to death. Do you think the people should thank you?"
"If you say that, the people should be more grateful to the emperor and you." He Yunxi smiled and said, "If the emperor doesn't believe it and doesn't prepare relief materials in advance, and if you don't believe me and doesn't let the craftsmen make kangs for everyone, even if my husband and I disagree,
Even if you come out, it will be useless. The people will still face that situation. Therefore, what the people should really thank is the emperor and you."
"Hahaha——" Luo Zixuan had never chatted with He Yunxi before. Every time it was business, he only heard Wang Yuyan praise her and felt that Wang Yuyan was exaggerating.
Now that I am chatting with her, I realize that her insights and vision are not inferior to those of men at all.
And based on her awareness, if a man were in court, he would definitely be like a fish in water.
It's a pity that she is born as a girl.
"Now that we have agreed, I will ask someone to collect konjac fans first when I get back, so that we can start disaster relief tomorrow," Luo Zixuan said.
"Lord Luo, do you plan to use these konjac to survive until the relief supplies arrive?" He Yunxi asked.
"Of course it's not enough. I have mobilized wealthy businessmen in the county to donate food." Luo Zixuan no longer thinks that He Yunxi is an ignorant woman. In addition, the things she has done are helpful for disaster relief. When he heard her ask, he naturally
Just answer her words.
"What's the effect?" He Yunxi asked.
Luo Zixuan smiled bitterly: "If you want to take money from those businessmen's pockets, the effect will naturally not be very good."
"I have a suggestion. I wonder if Mr. Luo is willing to listen to it?"
"you say."
"Give those who donate a reward, a reward that can enhance their status."
"Elevate their status?"
Luo Zixuan had never thought about this before.
He was born into a noble family and was born with a superior status than many people. Although he read poetry and books, took the imperial examination, and had an ambition to do something for the people, he was still arrogant in his heart.
He was a scholar, farmer, and merchant. As a top scholar, he still looked down on those businessmen at the lowest level.
Therefore, he has never considered it from this aspect.
He Yunxi asked him: "Businessmen have money, but their status is low. Many businessmen have been working hard all their lives to improve their status. If they donate money to improve their status, do you think they will choose money or promotion?
My own status?"
"Of course it's about choosing status." Luo Zixuan said.
In the past, he had seen too many people in the capital who wanted to spend a lot of money to befriend the children of nobles, so he naturally understood the thoughts of businessmen. But he had not connected these things together before.
"Then what do you think can be done to improve their status?"
"Send a plaque." He Yunxi said, "But this also requires competition and hierarchy. It is impossible for all those who donate money to give the same thing."
"Competition and hierarchy?"
"Yes. Who has the highest status here now?"
"Of course it's His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and General Pei."
"Then what?"
"Then...it's me?"
"That's right." He Yunxi said, "You said, if the person who donates first is asked to receive a plaque from Master, the House of Benevolence and Righteousness, the House of Loyalty and Righteousness, this plaque will probably become their family heirloom, right? Then, right?
Second place, what kind of plaque and gift do you want to give? For businessmen, it is also something to enhance their status, right? People donate so many materials to save people's lives. You, the parents and officials of the people, are the aristocrats and royal families supported by the people.
, thanking them on behalf of the people, inscribing them with inscriptions and sending them plaques doesn’t mean that you are lowering your status, right?"
The more He Yunxi spoke, the brighter Luo Zixuan's eyes became.
This statement is really wonderful.
If they gave away things, plaques, etc. in order to get those wealthy businessmen to donate, others would definitely say that they were trying to please the businessmen with money and lower their noble status. But if they did this on behalf of the benefited people, others would only praise their righteousness.
"Besides, there are other ways." He Yunxi felt a little thirsty, so he picked up the tea cup and took a sip.