Return of the Swallow

Qin Yining and his men stood behind Pang Xiao. Hearing the tragic situation clearly, his heart felt as sad as being cut by a knife.

Last winter, the troops who surrendered were divided into several groups and left the old capital for the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty, leaving to the people a city that was starving and riddled with holes after years of famine.

Although she tried her best to take in many people, and she had land all over the surrounding counties, and she could earn a living by taking those people in to work for her, but no matter how rich she was, she could not save everyone.

What's more, when an earth dragon turns over, no matter Pang Xiao's facades on the street or her fields in the countryside will be immune to some damage.

This is how they suffered losses. The harm suffered by ordinary people is even more unpredictable.

I am afraid that just like Sister-in-law Liu they saw when they first came to the city, many people would rather end their pain in such a decisive way and choose to reunite with their deceased family members.

Amidst the heaviness in the house, Gong You said again: "Your Majesty, the imperial court did not send any rice relief. Last year's famine had already emptied this old capital. Although most of the people died, the remaining people Even if you open your mouth, you need to eat every day.

"The location here is special because it was the capital of the Yan Dynasty. Many high-ranking families living there were high-ranking officials of the Yan Dynasty. Some of those officials were unwilling to serve as officials in our Zhou Dynasty, and some were really old. It's great that Zhizheng is at home.

"Your Majesty, I can responsibly say that there are more than a dozen of these large households in the old capital and surrounding counties, and the food they hoard accounts for 70% of the entire old capital's food!"

Gong You pinched his fingers and said angrily: "These big families have taken so much rice. I went to buy it with them, but they actually raised the price. The brown rice that originally cost nine taels of silver per stone is now sold for eight taels of silver per stone." ! You said to them, isn’t this making the country difficult to make money!”

Hearing this, Pang Xiao's face turned gloomy: "Have you searched for all those wealthy people, Mr. Gong?"

"They're all gone." Gong You shook his head with a grimace: "They all seem to have colluded. If they want to sell rice, it's only eight taels of silver and one stone. The common people don't buy it at all. You said that the earth dragon has turned over, and it's unlucky. Why are they all ordinary people? Although those wealthy families were also affected by the disaster, they had the manpower to quickly clean up the house and make it so impregnable that I can’t even climb over the wall!"

Everyone's expressions turned ugly.

It turns out that the capital was not without any food, but that the food was hoarded in the hands of big households, and the big households joined forces to

Just refused to let go.

"Have you ever thought about transporting grain to other surrounding areas?"

"Your Majesty." Gong You's face became even more ugly. "This time, the earth dragon turned over. There were two big ones and countless small ones. There were more than 20 towns affected, and there was no road left to the south. The next few good ones are that when I go to surrounding counties to discuss buying grain, I have to rely on one foot and one hand to walk and climb rocks. Even if I buy grain, transportation is really a problem."

Pang Xiao finally understood, "Master Gong, I'm sorry for you."

His big hand patted the short, frail scholar's shoulder, "Your Majesty, you are so concerned about this place that you have chosen someone like Prince Yan. Moreover, even if I don't say anything, Master Gong must also know that the treasury is empty due to years of wars. It’s also hard for a clever woman to make a meal without rice!”

"Every low-level official understands what the prince said." Gong You sighed, then stood up and said energetically: "It's the country's dynasty--\u003e\u003e

Such difficult times are when we really need to work hard as ministers. There is no need to put it in a nice way, or talk about sharing the worries of the saints. The pity of the lower officials is the common people! "

Turning around suddenly, Gong You looked at Pang Xiao and said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty, you haven't seen that the people in this city are suffering so much! Those bastards from Captain Tan's Chi family have been in power and have been exploited for so many years. There are droughts and droughts." It was a famine. Just as it was turning a little, the earth dragon turned over again. Tell me... I saw it with my own eyes. I couldn't stand the miserable situation!

"It just so happens that Xiaguan doesn't have the skills. At this juncture, Xiaguan has neither money nor food. He doesn't have the skills... To put it bluntly, even if he has money now, he may not be able to buy food."

At this point, Gong You's face was full of tears, and he lay on the table sadly and burst into tears, causing the surrounding government officials to wipe their tears, even the men from Long Xiang's army brought by Pang Xiao. He lowered his head sadly.

Qin Yining pursed her lips, seeing all this in her eyes, and secretly made some decisions.

Pang Xiao let Gong You cry for a while, then sighed and said: "Master Gong, there is no need to feel sad. For the current plan, we just have to look forward. There is nothing we can do about the people who have been killed. What we have to do next is We must allow those who survive to survive.”

"Your Majesty." Hearing this, Gong You looked at Pang Xiao with emotion, "Okay! With these words from Your Majesty, I am willing to follow Your Majesty and do your best!"

"We are all for the people, so why should we follow or not? I believe that if you and I work together, we can always see a turn for the better!" Pang Xiao said with a smile.

Only then did Gong You realize that Pang Xiao had made great achievements and shocked the master, and his previous words of "following" and "the work of dogs and horses" could easily be misinterpreted.

But he didn't regret what he said, because this God of War prince seemed to be a reliable person. He was not like those people who were just trying to gain fame. In his heart, he really cares about the life and death of the people.

After the business came to an end, Pang Xiao called Qin Yining over and introduced Gong You: "Master Gong, this is Zhuo Jing."

Gong You had seen Qin Yining a long time ago. After all, such a beautiful woman could be seen at first sight as long as there was no problem with her eyes. At first, when she followed Pang Xiao in, Gong You was still a little bit jealous and thought she was Pang Xiao. The concubine he brought.

Who knew this was actually the princess!

"It turns out she is the princess. I am disrespectful and disrespectful." Gong You saluted.

Qin Yining bowed in return.

Gong You quickly turned aside and said, "Princess, this is impossible."

"That's right. Mr. Gong is sticking to the old capital. Just now, it seems that although the situation of the victims is bleak, all the aftermath matters are being carried out in an orderly manner. We arrived late. We all rely on Mr. Gong's support here, so that the surviving people can't survive. I was infected with the plague and did not let it spread. Lord Gong deserves great credit for his hard work! I am a female prostitute, so I am helpless in business. Lord Gong is a hero, so how can I not bear the courtesy of my body?"

Qin Yining said and bent his knees again.

Gong You was helpless and avoided it again, but his heart felt warm.

It seems that the rumors really cannot be trusted. Prince Zhongshun and Princess Zhongshun are not the unreliable people they are rumored to be. Prince Zhongshun is not cruel, and the princess is not coquettish. They are both people who care about the people.

"Your Majesty, I will stay in the back office these days. The subordinate will ask Zhuo Jing to arrange accommodation."

"Thank you." Pang Xiao handed over his hand.