[Red House] That natural stay

Chapter 36

After a period of time, the Empress Dowager's health gradually improved, and everyone in the harem felt relieved.And the weather has quietly entered winter. The first snow last night wrapped the entire capital in white coats.

Early in the morning, Fu Qing sent someone to tell Mo Jue that there was no need to go to the Imperial Academy today.Although I don't know the reason, but in general, Xiao Liu was really relieved when he got the news. The weather is getting colder and colder, and he is doing more and more to undertake the important task of waking up his son.Since there is no need to go to the Hanlin Academy today, I turned around and walked towards the kitchen.Fortunately, the news came in a timely manner, allowing the young master to sleep well.Now let the cooks make breakfast first, and you can eat it when the young master wakes up.

Mo Yu has already returned to Jiangnan, and Fu Yijun, as the successor of the Minister of Rites, is extremely busy, let alone Prince Xia.Therefore, the entire Mo Mansion seemed extraordinarily empty and deserted, even if they were rough envoys and maids, there were only 20 people there.

Mo Jue woke up from his sleep, the winter sun reflected the white snow outside the window, hitting the window grille, showing a special beauty.On a whim, he sat up and went to the kang to open the window, and a gust of cold wind came in, making Mo Jue shiver involuntarily.The eyes are a piece of snow white, endless.It seems to have buried all the dirt in the world.Inexplicably makes people feel happy.

In the Federation, there was no such pure snow for a long time.The weather is bad, and the four seasons have long since become unclear.If people want to see snow, it is "snow" made artificially.Where can there be such a natural and beautiful place in front of you.

"My lord?! Why did you open the window!" Xiao Liu's anxious and angry voice came from behind.Before he could turn around, the steamy quilt had already wrapped Mo Jue tightly inside.

Xiao Liu quickly closed the window, and kept muttering: "Young Master, you are too willful! What if you catch a cold? The wind in this winter is the most violent..."

Mo Jue tilted his head and listened for a while, without interrupting, although he wanted to tell Xiao Liu that his body had undergone systematic transformation, and he no longer knew what a cold was, not to mention, even if he had a cold, he himself knew how to heal.

Xiao Liu chattered on and on for a while, and finally vented his 'dissatisfaction' in his heart, the house was already steaming, and the charcoal fire was burning.

"My lord, are you hungry? I'll ask someone to bring you breakfast. At the hour of Chen, Mr. Fu sent someone to say that you don't have to go to the Imperial Academy today." He continued naturally.

"Yes." Mo Jue nodded, expressing his understanding.The Imperial Academy is really busy. Since he took office until now, he has read the books in it twice.In fact, there are not many materials that need to be sorted out. They have all been sorted out by the predecessors. He just needs to check for omissions and fill in the gaps.For the rest of the time, they were either called by Emperor Shenghe to 'discuss' important matters or called by Xia Tian.He also just made some constructive suggestions.

During this period, at Xia Tian's request, the Empress Dowager was given several prescriptions to take care of her body.The days are lived like this day by day, decadent and enjoyable.

Breakfast is the unique soup dumpling here in the capital. Carefully bite a small mouth and suck the soup inside. The soup is specially made. Pork and crab meat are chopped into puree, and then some other ingredients are added. It is delicious and not delicious. Greasy, very delicious.After finishing the two, Mo Jue suddenly stopped his chopsticks and raised his head to ask, "Have you received a letter from brother?"

Xiao Liu was taken aback for a moment, but immediately came back to his senses.This 'brother' naturally knew who he was referring to.

"Heavy snow is blocking the way. The letter is probably still on the way at this time! Don't worry, my lord." After Mo Yu returned to Jiangnan, he was afraid that there would be some cracks in the relationship he had finally repaired, so he wished to write letters every day.It's a pity that the journey to the south of the Yangtze River is far away, and it will take a month to arrive at a fast pace, let alone a letter.

"I see." One letter a month, he was not used to it being late.

In the next half month, there were several heavy snowfalls one after another. If no one cleaned the snow on the road, it would be knee-deep with one foot.Coupled with the harsh cold wind, no one dares to go out easily even if there is occasional sunshine during the day.

And at this moment, an urgent report from Jiangnan completely chilled the entire court, which was already blowing cold wind.

"What?! There was a large-scale snowstorm in the south of the Yangtze River, and the people were displaced?!"

There are many rivers and rivers in the south of the Yangtze River. For some reason, this year’s snowfall is much larger than in previous years. In addition, it rains when there is no snow. The lower and lower temperatures make the speed of freezing faster. Therefore, Without any preparations, many people's houses were crushed, food was in short supply, and most of the livestock froze to death.This is the case in the whole of Jiangnan, and the people gradually died when they began to be displaced.The government has opened granaries to release grain, but when there are too many monks and too little porridge, the amount is reduced every day.

All these situations happened half a month ago, and the messenger sent the urgent letter to the capital after several horses ran to death against the cold wind.At this time, the person has passed out.

The atmosphere in the hall was dignified, "Is there a solution for all the lovers?" Emperor Shenghe said in a calm voice.

Silent.

"Prime Minister, tell me." Emperor Shenghe continued.

As soon as the words fell, the middle-aged man who stood at the top of the civil servants stood up.

Qin Ling, who is the elder brother of the current empress, is a well-deserved relative of the emperor.Coupled with his own high position and authority, the Qin family's status is also a famous family in the southern country, a scholarly family.Only the Fu family can match it, not to mention there is a nephew who is the prince, the future prince.

"Your Majesty, the situation in the south of the Yangtze River is critical at this time. I think that we should quickly call and send money to rescue the disaster. However, the journey is far away, and we are afraid of being exploited by corrupt officials. I am afraid that there are not many left in the hands of the people. That is, how the silver will be used to help the people, and other detailed plans and matters need to be further discussed." Qin Ling's report was a bit fast, but Jiangnan was indeed in dire straits.

Sheng He was silent for a while, then nodded slowly.It can be regarded as agreeing to Qin Ling's proposal.

"Hubu, how much Wenyin can be mobilized at this time?"

"Qizou Your Majesty, there is only 20 taels of silver left in the treasury." The Minister of the Household Department came out and answered cautiously.He is in charge of the money. The current situation in Jiangnan does require a lot of silver. However, if the treasury is empty and the money is needed in the future, he will be the one who suffers if there is no silver.Therefore, these words are more or less mixed with water.

"20 taels?" Emperor Shenghe frowned.He's not the kind of fool who doesn't care about anything and just keeps talking, so he knows the careful thoughts of Shangshu Hubu.But this is also understandable, but, thinking of the many disaster-stricken people in the south of the Yangtze River, 20 taels may not be enough.

Suddenly, he remembered the strategy Mo Jue had mentioned about how to deal with a large amount of military pay, and after thinking about it for a while, it can be regarded as similar to the same purpose when used here.Immediately decreed:

"The expenses of the harem will be cut in half, the annual draft will be changed to every three years, and the salaries of officials will be reduced by three tiers. Starting tomorrow, the household department will conduct fundraising, and the private and imperial courts will conduct it simultaneously. After three days, I will send someone to give you a detailed plan. In addition, I donated 2000 taels in my own name. Li Yuan, hand over the silver to Xu Aiqing after the court." Emperor Shenghe made several orders one after another, and his determination and strength made all the officials look at each other.

The emperor wants to make one last contribution while he is still in power.Draw a successful end to your career as an emperor.

Emperor Shenghe did not refuse to obey the old like ordinary people in power, and wanted to be superior all his life.He knew very well that he was getting old, and he didn't have much energy to deal with the intrigue in the harem and the turbulent undercurrent in the court.The continuous injection of fresh blood also means that a new ruler is needed.

Therefore, instead of being unable to deal with the harem and court, it is better to abdicate calmly and give up this country to the younger generation.

This is half the solution to the disaster relief issue.For other things, we have to wait for the silver coins to arrive before discussing.

After retreating, the people did not greet each other as usual, but hurriedly went home after saying hello.Go home first and count the money that you can mobilize. Even the emperor has donated money in person. These courtiers dare not refuse.

Alas, how should I explain this to all the young and old at home.Not to mention that the salary has been reduced by three levels, and the money has to be paid out. Now, not only are there hordes of refugees in Jiangnan, but even they are about to become refugees.

As soon as the ministers came home and told the news, there were screams of distress, complaints and even crying.They are located in the north. Although they have food in their homes on such heavy snow days, they are not much better than those in the south of the Yangtze River. Now they are asking them to donate money, which is like cutting flesh!But can you refuse?Obviously not.Even the Emperor Ninety-Five Supreme donated, they had to donate, and they had to donate voluntarily while licking their smiling faces.No matter how noisy the family is, when they go outside, everyone still looks normal, and there is even a faint smile on the corner of their mouths.

Many people are still secretly rejoicing that the emperor only donated 2000 taels, so in order to take care of the face of their immediate boss, they can't go past him.But not long after, another decree came down to the homes of the ministers, there is no cap on donations, the more the better.

So, ministers: ...

After Emperor Shenghe donated 2000 taels of silver, Prince Xia Xia also donated 2000 taels of silver. Afterwards, the princes and princes, except for the fourth prince Xia Rong who donated the same amount, all showed some signs of it.Of course, in order to gain a good reputation in front of Emperor Shenghe, it would not be too little.

When the news spread to the harem, the empress also took the lead in donating some money, and mobilized the women in the palaces to donate some idle things, which set a good example in the court and the people, so everyone who had money donated money, and those who had no money donated money. Donate.Of course, these are things for later.

Mo Jue also donated 2000 taels, not only him, but many people donated this much, and even more, such as the Qin family and the Fu family, each donated 5000 taels.

After the morning court that day, Emperor Shenghe sent someone to summon him, saying that since he proposed the method of fundraising before and now it is being used in practice, he should also formulate the detailed plan.

Of course, Mo Jue would not refuse, and he could not tolerate his refusal. Two days later, he presented the detailed plan and method of fundraising to Emperor Shenghe.

—————Theatrical version——

"Ding dong~, Longxi Road is here, passengers who get off the bus, please get ready, the next stop is xx University." With the sound of a sweet female voice, the bus stopped at the stop on time, and the passengers who arrived at the stop got off through the back door After getting in the car and waiting for a while, the driver saw that no one was getting on the car and was about to drive to the next stop.At this time, a white figure ran out from behind the stop sign. Seeing that the bus seemed to be leaving, he hurriedly waved his hands, hoping to catch the last bus this morning.

Fortunately, the driver saw the hurried figure in the rearview mirror, perhaps out of compassion, the engine that was about to start stopped.This sudden flash immediately caused complaints in the car.

□□ in the morning is the peak time for going to work and school, and the car is already full of people at this time.The white figure got into the car through the front door, panted and tossed two coins, while thanking the driver with his hands on the steering wheel: "Thank you uncle." Turned his head curiously.

I saw a young man in a white T-shirt holding the armrest with his backhand, smiling slightly, with a thin layer of sweat on his forehead. Under the sunshine, his whole face seemed to be bathed in the warm sunlight.

The driver waved his hand to indicate that it was nothing, the car officially started, and the boy also started to walk in.

But obviously there is no more room for accommodation. Although the section from Longxi Road to XX University is a nearby station, the journey takes 10 to [-] minutes. If there is a traffic jam, it will take longer.

The young man's delicate brows were slightly frowned. The air in the car didn't smell good. The smell of sweat and breakfast all mixed together to form a unique smell.Finally standing still in one place, he was about to breathe a sigh of relief, but found that someone touched his waist. The boy reflexively took a step forward, turned around and saw a man in a suit and leather shoes looking out the window, as if he was not at all. Knowing what happened, he frowned in annoyance, wanting to stay away, but there was no more space.

When repeating the previous encounter again, the boy turned around and stared fiercely at the middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes, and was about to scold him.At this moment, a strong arm stretched out from the side, and then a male voice full of magnetic temptation came from next to my ear: "Honey, let me catch you, don't hide from me next time. "

The boy just felt like he was bumping into a warm embrace, and the familiar sound and smell made him give up struggling.Being disturbed by this sudden, the repeated incident did not happen again, but it attracted the eyes of other people in the car, which made the tips of the young man's ears turn red, and he buried his head in the man's arms even more.

When the sweet female voice sounded again, the two hugged and got out of the car.After getting off the car, the boy broke free from the man's arms, "Thank you, Senior Fu." He lowered his head and said in a low voice, but the blood-red ears still revealed his mood.

The man chuckled, "Why are you still being polite to me, Xiaojue? If you really want to thank me... How about a promise with your body?" The last sentence was whispered in the young man's ear.

Sure enough, these words successfully made Mo Jue's entire face turn red.

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