Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 89 If you can't solve the problem, then...

It was noon that day.

The government issued a notice.

The previous free food distribution was changed to work-for-relief.

If you want to get food, you have to dig up earth and rocks, build river embankments, and fill in breaches, otherwise the government will not distribute any food.

This piece of news immediately caused panic among countless victims.

Most of them have families to support, and the children naturally have no labor force. Even if the older ones are willing to participate in the labor, what about the children?
Faced with these questioning voices, the government did not give much explanation.

Only the prepared tools were neatly placed outside the city gate, as if one had to work if he wanted to eat.

Faced with the sudden abnormal high-pressure situation, some smart people quickly discovered the problem.

"What does Boss Wang think of the government notice?"

“There’s no food.”

Facing Boss Liu's question, Wang Yun smiled calmly, "If the government still had food, they would never do this!"

"Work-for-relief is indeed a good option. I guess it was the work of that crazy student Su Chen. However, the roads are blocked right now. Once the government runs out of food, this method won't last long."

Boss Liu: “Really?”

Wang Yun: "I have sent people to investigate. This flood has submerged many places and the official roads have been severely damaged. Both the grain sent from the surrounding areas and the relief grain from Chang'an City are stuck on the road. Even the crown prince is stuck in the mud and cannot get out."

"As for Changshu County, where we can come, the price of grain has already exceeded the market price by more than fifty times. How much money can the government spend to buy grain?"

"In that case, our chance has come."

Boss Liu raised his lips slightly and stroked his sexy beard. "I have stored food for so long, it's time to put it to use."

Wang Yun said quietly, "Brother Liu, I think we can wait another two days."

Wait until the government runs out of food?
Boss Liu seemed to be thinking about something, but still shook his head. "You also said that the relief grain is on the way. If we continue to hold back, our grain will be worthless when the relief grain arrives."

"Someone is watching, nothing will happen."

"I see. Then I have to rely entirely on Brother Wang's support."

"polite."

……

A group of strong men waved the tools in their hands and dug the sand and gravel under their feet.

The excavated sand and gravel were loaded by some elderly people, women and children with weaker physical strength, and then transported to the breach by officers and soldiers.

Under the arrangement of the officials, everything went in an orderly manner.

The doctors in the city, under the arrangement of the government office, came to the shantytown to treat some of the victims who were ill.

It is worth mentioning that I heard that an old doctor came to the shanty area. He is well-versed in medical knowledge and does not charge for consultations or medicine.

"The grain merchants in the city still have no intention of lowering the price. Our grain can only last until tomorrow at most."

Su Chen followed Wang Ren and checked the busy excavation and filling site. Wang Ren said softly, "But our food can only last until tomorrow evening at most."

You really can keep your cool.

It's already this time, why don't you sell grain at a high price, but instead raise the price?

You have guards around you, so the gambling king doesn't dare to touch you. Is he afraid that the government will force the people to rebel?
Su Chen looked calm, "Reduce the food distribution, and distribute 70% of the food."

Wang Ren frowned and said, "We can only hold out for a day at most. We can't even fill our stomachs, so how can we dig sand and gravel to fill the breach?"

"Just do it."

Wang Ren: “…”

"Master Su, I need to remind you that you were only sent by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to help control the flood..."

Su Chen took out the badge without saying a word, "Speak to it if you have anything to say."

Wang Ren: “…”

Kaka.

Wang Ren’s fist hardened.

But faced with the badge of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, he chose to surrender.

"it is good."

Wang Ren took a deep breath, "But if this happens, the rumors in the city will intensify, and the people will be in a state of panic..."

"This is a fact."

Su Chen remained calm, "Is there no food in Suzhou City? Isn't this a fact? How can it be a rumor?"

"Does Lord Wang have a way to get some food to fill their stomachs?"

Sometimes I really want to take action.

Wang Ren's veins tensed up and he turned away silently.

A civil servant glanced at Su Chen and hurriedly left with Wang Ren and others.

Swish.

Opening the folding fan, Su Chen looked at the lively scene in front of him with a melancholy gaze.

almost.

That night.

A note appeared inside the Wang family compound.

"Master, there is news from the government office."

"Go down."

Wang Yun took the note, read it carefully, and immediately laughed. He put it under the light and it quickly burned up.

The government's food can only last for one day, and Wang Ren even had a few words with Su Chen about this. Interesting, very interesting.

Crazy student.

You don't really think that you are still a big shot after leaving Chang'an City, do you?

However, what puzzled Wang Yun was that Su Chen actually asked General Wu to lead the troops back.

What does he want to do?
Are they really going to take action against us?
impossible.

Wang Yun shook his head and quickly denied this guess.

Although there are soldiers available in Suzhou City, they have been busy rescuing people and repairing dikes in recent days, and they are already exhausted!

If they really want to take action, these soldiers may not be able to suppress the guards of these merchants.

If the matter gets out of hand, not only will Wang Ren's official career come to an end, but he might even lose his head. As for Prince Su Chen and others, they will certainly be implicated as well.

So what is his purpose?
and many more!

Could it be... Wang Yun's eyes suddenly turned colder. After frowning and thinking for a moment, he laughed.

Unreasonably worried.

Is he that brave?

After changing into a comfortable position, Wang Yun leisurely picked up the teacup. The soup-colored tea looked like ingots of gold, emitting an alluring luster.

the next day.

The reduction in the amount of food distributed obviously caused dissatisfaction among a large number of disaster victims, but when faced with the serious and brave soldiers, the voices of dissatisfaction gradually dissipated.

You can't fill your stomach, you still have to work.

Government office.

As soon as Wang Ren stood up, he heard about Su Chen mobilizing troops overnight.

"When did this happen? Why didn't I know about it?!"

Wang Ren was shocked.

Why did he mobilize troops here for no reason? Was he going to kill those grain merchants?
"I don't know, but he went out early in the morning."

"lead the way!"

Wang Ren hurriedly found Su Chen and called General Wu.

"grown ups."

"I ordered you to repair the river embankment, why did you bring the troops back?!"

Wang Ren glanced at the calm Su Chen, then turned to General Wu and shouted angrily, "Have you finished repairing the river bank?!"

Wu looked at Su Chen and said helplessly, "My Lord, the river embankment has been almost completed. Although there are still two or three breaches, they are no longer a problem."

"The reason why I brought the troops back is because Master Su Chen took the Crown Prince's badge and ordered me to come back."

Wang Ren: "What are you doing back here?"

Wu Canjun: "He didn't say."

Wang Ren turned his gaze to Su Chen and said coldly: "Su Chen, you should give me an explanation!"

"Is there any explanation?"

Su Chen measured the large pit in front of him and said quietly, "Master Wang, don't you think the scenery here is nice?"

Wang Ren was so angry that he almost laughed.

They were busy repairing the river embankment, plugging the breach, and providing relief to the victims, but this guy still had time to enjoy the amazing sight?!
“Is this pit big enough?”

"It's more than enough to bury you."

Wang Ren responded with a sneer.

I don't know.

Su Chen turned around and grinned, "You can't bury me, but you should be able to bury those people."

"...?"

Wang Ren and others all widened their eyes.

Everyone looked at Su Chen with horror, and then looked at the victims who were digging earth and rocks.

"you!"

"You're right, that's it."

Wang Ren was shocked and angry, his blood boiling, his whole old face turned red, he covered his chest tightly with both hands, but he couldn't utter a word.

"grown ups!"

"grown ups?"

General Wu and others rushed forward to support the staggering Wang Ren.

Wang Ren was seen with his eyes rolled up, breathing rapidly, his face pale, and he might faint at any time.

"Isn't Lord Wang's psychological endurance too poor?"

Su Chen smiled, ignoring the angry glares from the crowd, and said calmly: "Come here, carry Lord Wang back to the government office for treatment. I will be in charge of this place."

"you……"

"Ok?"

Su Chen looked at the civil servant who was about to speak, and saw Sun Qiang holding down the hilt of the knife.

It seemed that if he said one more word, the knife in Sun Qiang's hand would fall on him.

"General Wu, please stay."

"Su Chen, what exactly do you want to do?"

“Solve the flood problem.”

Wu Canjun was furious, "Are you going to solve the flood or these disaster victims?"

"Ever heard of a saying?"

Su Chen smiled and opened his arms, letting the drizzle fall on him. "If you can't solve the problem, then solve the person who caused the problem."

"I have kindly selected such a beautiful and fertile land for them. If they were buried here, they would be grateful for my sincere kindness."

"Madman, you're a fucking madman!"

"Xue Li, take it down."

"……Yes!"

After a brief hesitation, Xue Li stepped forward and captured General Wu in just a few moves.

Wu Canjun shouted angrily: "Su Chen, you are going to cut yourself off from the world!"

"Maybe."

Su Chen smiled and raised his hand to measure it. "Xue Li, do you think this pit is big enough?"

Xue Li: "..."

Su Chen shook his head regretfully and turned his gaze to Sun Qiang, "What do you think?"

Sun Qiang scratched his head, not knowing what Su Chen meant, and said honestly: "It should be enough to bury these young men, but it's still a little short of the old, weak, women and children..."

"Sir, you're not really going to bury them all alive, are you?"

"What do you say?"

Su Chen laughed, "For dinner, have someone take out the remaining food and make a good meal for everyone."

"After you have eaten your fill, you can start your journey."

(End of this chapter)