The Sickly Beauty Substitute Called It Quits - Chapter 105

[Chapter 103]

Yun County.

The men and horses with the remaining supplies stayed in place for a while to rest, and Master Fang took a pot of water and walked to the other side.

The closer you are to Subei, the more you can feel the heat and drought. Yunxian is close to Subei, and it is also affected by the drought. The land is cracked, the flowers and plants on the roadside are listless, pulling their heads, and even the wind blowing on the face is all With heat.

Not far from the disaster relief team, a group of men in uniform tight-fitting clothes hid in the dark, each with a black mask with a strange pattern on his face, which strictly covered the upper half of his face.

It was the sudden appearance of these people that prevented them from suffering heavy losses.

Before the incident, even Fang Jun didn’t know that there was such a team beside them.

Mr. Fang expected that this trip would not be smooth sailing, but he didn’t expect those people to be so courageous, and the people dispatched just happened to be able to suppress them. Mr. Fang couldn’t imagine what would happen to them now if His Majesty hadn’t left behind. situation.

As he walked, Mr. Fang recalled what happened at that time.

The incident happened in the middle of the night. Except for the night watchman, everyone else fell into a deep sleep. Master Fang was awakened by the sound of swords colliding, and his subordinates heard the sound and rushed to protect him in the middle.

Those people’s purpose was clear, and it was for relief supplies, so they didn’t use fire. In the sound of the fighting, their side gradually lost the enemy and fell behind.

Seeing that another carload of supplies was snatched away, Mr. Fang grabbed his subordinate’s knife and slashed at the thief desperately.

He was hit, and he was also exposed to the eyes of the enemy. The cold light flashed behind him, and it was too late to dodge.

Fang Jun is not afraid of death, he only hates that he failed to complete His Majesty’s mission this time, and failed to deliver the relief supplies to Subei safely…

The sharp blade was approaching, and at the last moment, there was a “crash” sound, and the long sword was thrown away, “Bang “The sound fell to the ground, followed by the sound of a sharp weapon piercing the flesh.

Master Fang wiped the blood that had been splattered on his face, only to discover that a group of people in black suits had reached the vacancy of the soldiers and fought with the enemy.

In the dark night, these men in black are like ghosts, wandering on the battlefield, taking the lives of the enemy.

The situation reversed in an instant.

“Have a drink, everyone.” Master Fang walked to the team and didn’t rashly approach.

After the thieves were repelled, these people stayed behind to protect them in secret, and they were attacked several times later. With these people there, it didn’t cause any loss, but the other party damaged a lot of people here.

Mr. Fang faintly smelled the smell of blood, and could not help but hand the kettle to the leader: “Are you injured? I brought some emergency medicines, wait for me for a while, and I will bring them to you.”

“No. ‘ The voices of the men in black were as cold as the masks on their faces.

“This is the medicine that I specially asked for the imperial doctor Gu from the imperial hospital before I came here. You know, imperial doctor Gu, the imperial doctor who specializes in recuperating your body, and his medical skills are very clever. I thought that this time it would not be peaceful, so I asked I have some emergency medicine, no, it just works.” Master Fang could feel that the young man in front of him would not be too old, and because the other party saved his life, he was very fond of him.

“…” Hearing a certain name, the man in black swallowed the words of refusal.

“I know that you are acting under orders to protect us, but you must also protect yourself. If you are injured, how can you protect us? So are the people you brought. If you need anything, just say it directly.” Mr. Fang couldn’t help but babble.

The young man laughed softly: “Do the people in the court know that Mr. Fang is so meticulous?”

“I want them to know what to do,” Mr. Fang waved his hand, “I’ll get you medicine, wait a moment. ”

Master Fang came back with the medicine. There are several types of medicine bottles, large and small. At first glance, it was the style of Imperial Physician Gu. Seeing the young man took the medicine and stuffed it into his arms, Master Fang showed satisfaction: “You can’t help but treat your body as a body.” It’s the matter, remember to take your medicine.”

“Thank you, Mr. Fang, for the medicine.” The man in black handed over.

“No, if I want to thank you, it should be my first thank you for your life-saving grace,” Mr. Fang stopped him and said with a serious look, “I’m afraid the next part of the road will not be easy to go, so please worry about it.” Mr.

Fang said He went back after finishing. He is the main person in charge of this disaster relief, and there is still a lot to do.

After the rest, Master Fang led people to count the supplies, wrote down the losses and surpluses as a book, and sent them back to the court, and he continued north with the people.

Their mission has only just begun.

After receiving the excerpt from Subei, Shang Junlin immediately summoned the Prime Minister and the Minister of the Household to discuss the next plan.

Subei is very involved, and it is a solid barrier for Da Huan to the north. No matter what happens, nothing can happen.

“Doctor Gu seems to have something on his mind, did something happen?” After the pulse diagnosis, Shen Yu saw that Imperial Doctor Gu was distracted and asked.

“It’s Chen’s younger brother. He said that he has to go out for a few days. It’s been more than ten days, and there is no first line of news.” Imperial Physician Gu has no friends who can say these words, and he is really worried in his heart.

“Gu Huai?”

“Yes, Xiao Huai has grown up so big and hasn’t been separated from me for such a long time. I don’t know where he went, and whether it will be dangerous.” Imperial Doctor Gu frowned slightly.

“Relax Doctor Gu, Gu Huai will be fine.”

“Thank you for your relief.”

At night, Shen Yu nestled in Shang Jun’s arms and asked about Gu Huai.

“Does Your Majesty know where Gu Huai went?”

“Why did Ayu ask him suddenly?” Shang Junlin pinched Shen Yu’s face, “Who told you?” Shen Yu

: “It’s Imperial Physician Gu, worried about my brother. , tell me a few more words.”

Shang Junlin said: “Ayu still remember what I said before that I sent someone to follow Fang Jun and the others secretly?”

Shen Yu: “Your Majesty is saying that it was Gu Huai who secretly followed Lord Fang to Subei?”

Shang

Junlin nodded: “Yes.” Shen

Yu: “Why did Your Majesty think of sending him?”

No one knows Gu Huai, so it is convenient to send him to avoid people’s eyes and ears, and secondly, I see him as a general, and I want to give him a chance to make meritorious service.”

Dahuan’s way of entering the court as an official is fixed, only military attache There is room for manoeuvre over there, but now the Dahuan country is peaceful and there is no war, which means that this road is also blocked. If you want to become an official in the dynasty, you can only follow the rules honestly.

“I can’t always be in charge of my own expedition, and Da Huan should also be a group of qualified generals.” Shang Junlin picked up a gloomy strand of hair and wrapped it between his fingers.

After the calamity of the previous emperor, Dahuan’s interior can be said to be devastated, the civil officials are still good, and the military generals say that no one will succeed.

When the late emperor was on the throne, capable generals were demoted or even killed for various reasons, and those who were on top were straw sacks. Otherwise, Da Huan would not have been defeated in succession and lost so much territory.

“Does your majesty want to rehabilitate those generals?” Shen Yu turned over and lay on Shang Junlin.

“It’s not just those generals who need to be rehabilitated? Many ministers who are dedicated to the country have also been sacrificed innocently. I want to clear their stigma.”

When he spoke, Shang Junlin kept staring at Shen Yu’s eyes, and Shen Yuqing couldn’t help blinking. Lowering his eyes, he lowered his head and rubbed his cheek: “Your Majesty can definitely do it.”

Shang Junlin stretched out his arms around his gloomy waist, and his eyes were as black as thick ink.

If being a bright monarch is what Ayu wants, he is willing to become the most qualified emperor in Ayu’s mind, as long as Ayu is willing to stay by his side forever.

The disaster relief was arranged in an orderly manner. Regarding the group of thieves, Shang Junlin also handed it over to a general in the north, and he was bound to be arrested.

However, there are still difficulties in disaster relief.

Some of the supplies were taken away, and although the court kept spares, it was not enough.

Subei is too big, including the entire Subei army, the consumption is amazing, and the drought does not know when it will end. If the delay is too long, the court will not be able to consume it.

After the minister of households peeled off the second batch of supplies and went out, after calculating the remaining amount, he had to look for Shang Junlin with a bitter face.

At that time, Shang Junlin was discussing alcohol with Shen Yu in Yuzhang Palace.

After more than a month of trying, Shen Yue finally succeeded in making the first bottle of medical alcohol, and she sent the alcohol to the Yuzhang Palace as soon as possible.

Eunuch Meng walked in from the outside: “Your Majesty, the Minister of the Household is asking to see you.”

“It is estimated that it is for disaster relief supplies, Your Majesty, can I come together?” Shen Yu had some thoughts on this matter.

“Then Ayu will accompany me to the imperial study.”

So, when the minister of households arrived at the imperial study, he saw Shen Yu and Shang Junlin.

“I have seen Your Majesty, Your Majesty.” Although he did not understand why your Majesty was here, the Minister of the Household respectfully saluted.

“Your Majesty, I have something important to announce.”

“Present.”

“Your Majesty, I am sorry to say that the treasury is not enough to support the disaster in Subei for a long time. If there is no other way, it can only last for a month at most, but Your Majesty also knows that After the drought, there are often locust plagues, plagues, etc., I’m afraid…”

There is another very serious problem. After the autumn and before the winter, the nomads in the north will go south and loot everything they can. Locally, if Subei is still affected by the disaster at that time, Da Huan will be in danger.

“Do you have a plan?” Shang Junlin certainly knew the seriousness of the problem.

“I think of two methods, one is to re-levy the civil tax, and the other is to re-collect the commercial tax. Both of these methods can solve the urgent need.” The Minister of the Household said in a deep voice.

Shang Junlin frowned. Dahuan’s taxes are all at the end of the year. If it is collected now, many people will not be able to pay it. Moreover, these two methods will take a certain amount of time to complete. From the local area to the capital to Subei, the time required is too long. More, the consumption of manpower and material resources will not be less.

“I also know that this method is not appropriate, but…” There is no other way for the time being.

“Your Majesty, I have a way to change the heavy collection of civil and commercial taxes to voluntary donations. For the common people, we can donate as much as we can, and we can’t affect their normal life for disaster relief. Wealthy gentry or noble families can be based on The materials they donate are given a certain reward. This method focuses on rewards, and the rich have a mentality to compare, so wouldn’t it be better to let them donate voluntarily than to forcibly collect them?”

Hubu Shangshu is a smart person, and he can figure out the two at once. The difference is that if you donate actively, you will not have any complaints and will give the donor a sense of honor.

He bowed his hands and bowed to Shen Yu: “Your Majesty is a great talent!”

“You don’t need to be too polite. How to do it requires the adults to make arrangements. There are also vassal kings from various places, and Subei is in trouble. As the royal family, they should go out for the country. Do your best

.” After listening to Shen Yu’s words, the Minister of the

Household

couldn’t help but glance at him, and said, “I must do my best!”

Speaking of this, I’m excited