Shen Yi's Darkness and Depression

Chapter 481 Debris Flow

"Does Aiqing understand the drought in the northwest?" Shen Yixiang asked Ze Fengduo while comforting Concubine Jing.

"Returning to the emperor, Zong Yufu received many memorials, all of which secretly reported the drought in the northwest. Not only Tianhe and Xining were severely drought-affected, but even the neighboring Anzhou was affected." The words were reported to the emperor, for fear of making him furious.

Because of the severe drought, the Zhifu and Kaifu jointly demanded that the emperor send food and grass to solve the problem of local refugees. If not, these people threatened to resign from their official posts.

"Your Majesty, according to my opinion, the drought in the northwest is likely to intensify. Can I ask the Emperor to send more food and grass to relieve the disaster?"

Sikong Li really wanted to personally deliver food and grass to rescue the suffering people in the northwest. Go ahead.

"Your Majesty, the magistrate of the south of the Yangtze River also submitted a memorial this morning to request additional food and grass for support." Ze Fengduo quickly took the opportunity to report the matter to the emperor.

"Jiangnan?" Shen Yixiang muttered to himself.

"The south of the Yangtze River is so rich, why do we need food and grass?" Sikong Li felt that the people in front of him were singing against him.

"Although the northwest is dry, the south is experiencing heavy rains. Especially in the south of the Yangtze River, mudslides have occurred frequently in recent days, and several villages have been wiped out. The local terrain is steep, making search and rescue even more difficult. The local magistrate is worried."

Ze Fengduo was also unwilling to report the disaster to the emperor, but the elimination of natural and man-made disasters is the prerequisite for a stable political situation. If he conceals it from the emperor, not only will the disaster not be solved, but it will also be a crime of losing his head.

"The sky is not going well, what should I do? Sigh~" Shen Yixiang sighed with emotion.

"It would be great if the rain fell to the northwest, hey~" Sikong Li also echoed the emperor.

"Your Majesty, I also feel that the drought in the northwest is more serious." Ze Fengduo nodded firmly. Judging from his prediction of the disaster, the northwest is indeed several times worse than the south of the Yangtze.

"In addition to mudslides, are floods likely to occur?" Shen Yixiang asked seriously. He was lucky enough to go to Jiangnan once, but he had not yet ascended the throne at that time. I don't care too much about local politics and public opinion.

"Probably not. The magistrate of the south of the Yangtze River said that the rain has been suspended for the past two days, and the sky has begun to clear up. It's just that those affected villages have lived a good life for several generations. If they say nothing, they will be gone..." Ze Fengduo couldn't help but grow old Tears welled up.

"Ai Qing, solving the disaster is the most important thing, don't be sad and emotional." Shen Yixiang also loves the people very much, what problem can just shed tears solve?Especially as the king of a country, he should have given up the ability to cry a long time ago.

"Please forgive the old minister's gaffe." Ze Fengduo took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of his eyes.

"Your Majesty, more and more subjects are caught in the severe drought in the Northwest, with no food to eat and no clothes to cover their bodies. If the drought is over and there will be a plague..." Sikong Li accidentally expressed his thoughts.

"Presumptuous~" Shen Yixiang glared at Sikong Li angrily.

"Isn't Lord Sikong cursing Da Zhou?" Ze Fengduo also questioned for the emperor.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. The old minister was too worried at the moment, and he said something unfavorable, and he hoped that the Emperor would punish him." Si Kongqian was so frightened that he immediately knelt down.

"Can you save my people from suffering by committing crimes to you?" Shen Yixiang thought thoughtfully.

"The veteran is willing to use blood to sacrifice to the gods." Sikong Li replied reverently.

"Okay, get up, I know that you are all concerned about the country and the people as I am, but you should work hard in a good direction in everything, instead of fearing that the world will not be chaotic." Shen Yixiang closed his eyes and meditated.

"I know I'm wrong, and I hope the emperor will forgive me." Si Kongmao didn't dare to say anything, but kept blinking at Ze Fengduo.

"Your majesty, don't be angry. If Lord Sikong is concerned, you will be in chaos." Ze Fengduo said something nice for Sikong, because they are both important officials of the emperor, and Dugu Ruyuan was not present, so he didn't want to directly offend the Zong Baifu.

"Well... Tomorrow, Dugu Ruyuan will be brought here to me, and I want to discuss with the three of you how to relieve the disaster." Shen Yixiang only felt that his heart was in a mess, and he really wanted to think about it by himself.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, even if I tie you up, I will tie up Lord Dugu for you." Sikong Li showed his hospitality when he saw the opportunity.

"Lord Sikong, Lord Dugu's foot injury is not healed, and he didn't hide from the emperor on purpose. What do you mean?" Ze Fengduo was afraid that the emperor would be suspicious of Dugu Ruyuan.

"Why was Dugu Ruyuan injured? Could it be that he went to the underworld to be punished?" Shen Yixiang once thought that Dugu Ruyuan was hiding from him on purpose, but he couldn't figure out why.

"Your Majesty, don't worry, Mr. Dugu accidentally tripped while walking, and he should be almost recovered." Ze Fengduo explained.

"How did the investigation of the previous case go?" Shen Yixiang asked without beginning or end.

"Return to the emperor, there is still no news about the fifth prince." Ze Fengduo hurriedly reported, seeing that the emperor was haggard, he guessed that it was because of the disappearance of the fifth prince.

"I want to ask if the person who framed Dugu Ruyuan into the underworld has been found out?" Shen Yixiang half-closed his eyes. Since Shen Yizheng disappeared, he has not slept peacefully. When he closes his eyes, he is his fifth prince. The panic and helplessness made him feel pity and anger at the same time.

Shen Yixiang also went to Hanlian Mansion in person to ask Concubine Jin why she wanted to kill her child, but Concubine Jin just kept crying and refused to say anything, which made him even more depressed.

"Your Majesty, the case was closed due to the death of the guard, and I couldn't find out who pretended to be Mr. Dugu to order the coachman to do things." Ze Fengduo felt a little regretful.

"Your Majesty, if necessary, the veterans can call people from the Zongcha Mansion to assist the Zongcha Mansion in handling the case." Sikong Li likes to see stitches.

"The Zongcha Mansion has really backlogged a lot of cases in recent years. If they are not solved, they will become old cases!" Shen Yixiang was very emotional.

"Hello, father, and hello, both adults." Shen Yi asked An obediently.

"You came just in time. Take your mother and concubine out for a walk. The weather outside is so nice. Spend more time with her, even if it's just to enjoy flowers, it's better than listening to boring political affairs here." Shen Yixiang pushed Concubine Jing into Shen Yi. embrace.

"Father, I..." In front of the minister, Shen Yi couldn't say anything more.

"What's wrong with you?" Shen Yixiang was very concerned. His attitude towards Shen Yixiang has changed a lot recently, perhaps because she took good care of his concubine.

"Father, don't worry, I will take good care of my mother and concubine, so you don't have to worry about it." Shen Yiyan swallowed all the words of the complaint, and she will not stay here and now for a long time.

Natural disasters are also the reincarnation of heaven, and man-made disasters are also disturbing.

(End of this chapter)