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The emperor's golden mouth and eloquent words are naturally full of promises.He said that he would set up a separate department for Mo Chenglu in addition to the six, and soon announced it in the court.

As soon as this remark came out, it immediately caused a shock in the government and the public. The three provinces and six departments are the most rigorous and stable official system in the imperial court. Now there is no reason to add one more. No matter what, the civil and military officials cannot be convinced.As for the fact that there is no reason, it is indeed the case in the eyes of civil and military officials. The emperor has not yet decided whether to implement Mo Chenglu's suggestion, and naturally he will not tell the ministers what the purpose of setting up this department is. , is really confusing.

However, the emperor's decision could not be changed by a few words from others, just like before he insisted on conferring Chu Hui and granting her a fief, this time it was still the same, no matter how much the ministers advised, Chengbu was still completed.

Mu Cheng's matter has been resolved, Chu Hui was already in a good mood, and she was even more excited when she heard the news: "I really didn't misunderstand Mo Chenglu, and I don't know what method he used to make my father value him so much." !"

"Mr. Mo is really capable of asking the emperor to set up another department for him in addition to the six departments in the three provinces!" Yunwan was also full of admiration, "The princess has a good eye, and gold always shines. The princess You can rest assured now."

"It is possible to feel at ease for a while." Chu Hui nodded, "But for the next period of time, Mo Chenglu may not have a very easy life. This time, he will have to work hard."

Yunwan asked curiously: "Does the princess know what Mr. Mo is going to do?" It seems that the emperor didn't explain what Chengbu was going to do, and Mo Chenglu didn't have time to pass the news to the princess, right?

Mu Cheng has already gained the emperor's respect, so there is no need to hide some things, so Chu Hui said bluntly: "Chengbu should be nothing serious, but I'm afraid that the news of Zhuzhou's severe drought will come back to the capital in a short time. Father will definitely send imperial envoys to help the disaster. And Mo Chenglu is the most suitable person to do this."

"Severe drought in Zhuzhou?" Yunwan was dumbfounded. She had never heard of such news, and her news network was completely consistent with that of the princess. It didn't make sense that the princess knew so many things and she didn't! What did the princess say?"

Chu Hui shook her head, and said with a sneer, "How could my father tell me about such a major national event? A few days ago, the lord of Xiling City, Chunyu Jingtang, came to Beijing in secret to discuss state affairs with his father. The most important subordinate city of Xiling City It is Zhuzhou, if not for something happened in Zhuzhou, Chunyu Jingtang would definitely not be allowed to return to Beijing."

Yunwan muttered in a low voice: "Then why did the princess guess the drought in Zhuzhou?" Even if she guessed that it was related to Zhuzhou, she couldn't say that it was the drought in Zhuzhou, could she?The princess has always been mysterious and predicts things like a god. Is it possible that Princess An Xiang did not take over the class of Master Ming Chang as she wished, but Her Royal Highness has learned the night sky observation and predicts things like a god like Master Ming Chang?

Now is indeed not a good time for a showdown, Chu Hui gently grabbed Yun Wan's hand and said, "Wait a little longer, I will tell you after a while."

Yunwan is just curious, and doesn't have to ask the bottom line.Hearing this, she nodded, snuggled into Chu Hui's arms, and said, "It doesn't matter if the princess doesn't say anything, as long as everything is under control."

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Not long after, the news of the severe drought in Zhuzhou really spread back to the capital.

The drought this time was unprecedented, and severe drought meant a shortage of food. The city lord of Xiling City, Chunyu Jingtang, and the lord of Zhuzhou City, Liang Siwang, made preparations early on, but with little success.After all, Zhuzhou has fertile land and a large population. Once there is a food problem, Zhuzhou City and even Xiling City alone will not be able to fill the gap.

Now the only thing that can be pinned on is the imperial court. If the imperial court provides disaster relief, nothing major will happen.But once there is a problem with the imperial government's disaster relief, no one can guarantee what the tens of thousands of victims in Zhuzhou will do.

"My lord Chunyu, the disaster has been reported to the capital, what do the emperor and the court mean?" Liang Siwang was very anxious, and wished he could replace the fast horse that was rushing for [-] miles to check the news frequently.

Chunyu Jingtang was calmer than him. After all, he had been to the capital earlier and had the reassurance given by the emperor. Now he would turn his back on consoling his subordinates, saying: "The emperor attaches great importance to disaster relief, and the people of Zhuzhou There are so many, even the emperor dare not let them all starve to death." It's just that this place is far away from the capital, and it's one west and one east from "Jiangzhou City", which is known as the world's granary, and I don't know where the relief food is. day to deliver.The stock of Xiling City will not last long. "Mu Qi, now is the most critical moment for you and me. We must control Zhuzhou well and devote all our efforts to Xiling, so that Zhuzhou cannot be messed up in advance."

"Lord Chunyu, don't worry, I will do my best." Liang Siwang expressed his concern, and couldn't help asking, "Which Lord do you think the emperor will send in the capital to be the imperial envoy for disaster relief?"

"Holy will is unpredictable. There are countless celebrities around the emperor, how can I guess it?" Chunyu Jingtang shook his head, "Mu Qi doesn't have to worry too much, as long as our filial piety keeps up, the imperial envoy will It won’t be too embarrassing.” This has become an unwritten agreement between the local officials and the Beijing officials. As long as the local filial piety is sufficient, the Beijing officials will not withhold the relief food too much, so as not to cause anger and resentment. The time is not worth the candle.

"Your official understands." Liang Siwang said a little unwillingly. Although he understands, he is an upright official. He has been the Zhuzhou city lord for more than ten years, but his family has not accumulated much money. He has prepared for the drought earlier. After distributing most of the family's money and food, if I show filial piety now, I'm afraid I will sell the house and land.But he is the parent official of Zhuzhou, as long as his city lord and people are safe, he doesn't care about anything.

Knowing his situation, Chunyu Jingtang said: "Mu Qi, when Zhuzhou gets through this difficult time, I will definitely request a reward for you, and at that time, I will make up four or five of your lost family wealth."

"Thank you, my lord, first."