The Peerless Demon of Martial Arts

Chapter 640 The Magi
There were more victims, some of them died of starvation, but when they died, they were thrown everywhere, and the plague caused by the corpses also spread.Li Tianxing didn't take this into consideration, so he had to ask the local doctor to treat the illness temporarily.In one day, six incumbent officials were dismissed, and all the money obtained was used for disaster relief.

Doing so violated the interests of many people, and the officials who were dismissed were all depressed, but when the emperor came to dismiss them in person, they were also dumb and unable to express their suffering.Even if the money is spent, the victims can still be fed. The embankment is being repaired, but the plague continues.

Li Tianxing walked along the river bank and saw many people with poor complexion, staggered and worried.

"Look." Xingran pointed to the old man in the field: "People are like this, they can't even eat, they still have to wait for death."

The Purple Winged Bat said: "It's easy to handle, the subordinates will go down and heal their injuries."

The puppet said contemptuously: "You can pull it down, it's not just one or two people, it's tens of thousands of people. Can you cure it well? Plague is hard to stop, let's find a different way."

On such a worrying day, there are still people lying on the road, humming a little tune.A man with a goatee and high raised feet looks very laid-back, in his early forties.

"Unexpectedly, at this stall, there are still people who are very relaxed." Xing Ran felt that this person was hopeless.

The guard whispered, "Your Majesty, do you want to take this person down?"

Then there's no need, they haven't committed any crimes, and if the road is open to the sky, each side will go to the other side.When passing by this person, this guy suddenly said: "Is the current emperor a fool?"

"Bold!" The guard pointed at him with a knife: "Come here! Take it!"

Unexpectedly, the man laughed out loud, looking crazy: "Holy Master Mingjun has always been able to use Chanayayan words, but today's emperor can't even listen to a single question, it's really ridiculous and sad."

Li Tianxing squatted down: "Oh? So you have Wei Zheng's talent?"

The man ignored him and turned to the other side.The guard was furious: "Bold! Do you know who is standing in front of you?! It's my current emperor!"

The other party said: "The emperor is the emperor for the people, and he is the emperor of the people. If the emperor does not make decisions for the people, why should the people become the emperor? It's just a body."

Li Tianxing was very interested in him: "Okay, since you want to meet a peerless Mingjun, then you must also be a talented person. Let me ask you, do you have any good ways to prevent this plague?"

"Use silver."

"How many?"

"5000 taels is enough."

Xingran chuckled: "You're just dreaming, what is 5000 taels of silver enough for? With so many people suffering from the plague, it would cost more than 1 taels just to hire a doctor, and to settle them down. It's not a small sum of money. What are you doing?" You don’t even understand, so you’re just talking nonsense here, thinking you’ve really become a fairy?”

Li Tianxing wanted to hear what he had to say.

Fang Yan said: "There is no etiquette for treating magi, so why do magi give advice to you?"

Yo, here comes a person who can pretend.

Li Tianxing said: "I will give you a chance. If you can get rid of this plague within half a month, you will be the prime minister of the current dynasty."

The other party felt that it was okay, and sat up straight: "People must drink water, right? 5000 taels of silver can buy enough medicinal materials and throw them into the well. The sick can be cured, and the sick can be prevented. Such a simple truth, do you need to say more?"

The Purple Winged Bat was speechless: "What kind of brilliant trick do I think, that's all."

"Yes, that's all. It's a pity that you can't think of such a stupid trick even if you want to use your brain."

Li Tianxing was very satisfied: "What's your name?"

"The mountain man Tian Haofeng has no fame, but Bai Ding alone."

"Very well, from today onwards, you will be my Cabinet Grand Master, Chief of the Housekeeping Department."

Xingran pulled Li Tianxing: "Hey, aren't you? He is a white man, not even a scholar. He became the old man with just one sentence? You, the emperor, are too capricious."

If you are talented, you will go, and if you read books, you will just be mistaken by the book. What you want are talents with a flexible mind.

"Chen Tianhaofeng thank you for your kindness."

With such a person, the control of the disaster was very effective. In just a few days, Li Tianxing didn't ask anything, and let him take care of everything. From the porridge field to the river embankment, everything was in order.Knowing how to employ talents is the most important thing. Li Tianxing didn’t use words to recruit. He directly posted the memorials brought from the capital like a list at every intersection, waiting for talented people to read. Who can solve a problem? If there is a big disadvantage, you will be promoted to a noble.

The common people say that this is a peaceful and prosperous age.

Half a month later, the official circles here were also purged. Tian Haofeng's methods were excellent, and no one dared to refuse.Li Tianxing also left soon, intending to go to the south of the Yangtze River to solve the problem of food and pay, and make preparations for the pacification of the Northwest. Before leaving, he had a meal with Tian Haofeng.Tian Haofeng is also polite, this person is full of ruffian.

"I originally thought that you became the emperor out of selfishness. Unexpectedly, you understand the hearts of the people better than the previous two emperors. It is my blessing to serve the emperor."

Li Tianxing waved his hand: "I don't need to say polite words, Mr. Tian, ​​I'm going to Jiangnan this time. After the affairs on your side are settled, you will appoint officials, and then go back to Beijing."

Tian Haofeng said: "Your Majesty, although your martial arts are world-class, your scheming is not deep. I am afraid that you will not be able to compete with those people who have been in the officialdom in the south of the Yangtze River for a long time. I recommend someone here, and I will definitely help the Emperor."

"Oh? Who?"

"My brother-in-law, Sun Shihe." Tian Haofeng is not humble at all: "Sun Shihe has a reputation, but he is only a scholar. At the beginning, I was supposed to be an examiner, but he didn't want to. He said that the current officialdom is dark, so it's better to stay at home. .Although he is my brother-in-law, I never lie, and his talent and virtue are no less than yours. I will write a letter from you. Your Majesty will understand when he sees him."

After Li Tianxing received the letter, Tian Haofeng still had a problem: "Your Majesty, I don't have any fame at all. You dare to break the rules. I want to know what the Emperor thinks."

Dare to say such a thing, it shows his courage.

Li Tianxing took a sip of wine: "Because I don't want to be an emperor, but I just don't like the corruption of the government. You have no fame, and I am not royal orthodox. We are all pedantic with dishonest names and words. It’s over. You have to be careful when you are an official, if I find out about corruption, I will still kill your head.”

Tian Haofeng knelt down: "I am fortunate enough to meet the Lord of Ming Dynasty. It is really a blessing for three lives. I am willing to go through fire and water for your majesty, and I will die."

"Get up, I really don't like people kneeling to me."

Tian Haofeng's words are not an exaggeration at all. Jiangnan is a rich place, and officials are richer than other places. Not only are they rich, but they also have brains. Those who can be officials here are all talented people.Yangzhou is the richest place in the south of the Yangtze River. It is said that the salt merchants in Yangzhou are the richest in the world, and there is some reason for this.

For these salt merchants, usually [-]% of the salt tax is deducted, and only [-]% is given to the court, and it is still in the peak season.Therefore, there is a saying among the people: It is not how much the court collects, but how much the salt merchants are willing to give.

(End of this chapter)