Datang: I am so happy to marry a disfigured princess!

Chapter 127 What kind of disaster are idiots trying to help?

Li Shimin often came to Luoyang and built a palace in Luoyang. The two princesses were naturally accommodated in the palace.

Lin Heng and others were arranged in the local government office, and the food and accommodation conditions were much better than those in Chang'an.

Before the banquet, Lin Heng specifically told everyone that no matter what the other party said, just cooperate and don't say things like people outside are starving to death and you still have wine and meat here.

This was mainly meant for Su Dingfang, Huaiyi, Yuchi and Baolin. After all, we must rely on these people to carry out disaster relief measures in the local area.

Once local officials show the intention of not cooperating, it will be difficult to push forward.

At the banquet, many officials, including the governor of Henan and the transfer envoy, and nearly [-]% of the high-ranking officials in Henan, were present. Such a scale was all intended to exert pressure.

Lin Heng sat down with an expression as usual. First, he was treated to delicious food and wine, then rare fruits, and then the top dancers from local brothels performed.

The process of doing things is generally like this. No matter what you are here for, I will warmly entertain you anyway. If I offend you in any way, you will have to forgive me.

Different from the fake politeness when seeing Lin Heng, Li Zhen showed a hint of excitement on his face when he saw Chu Suiliang.

"Is Zuo Pushe in good health now? I had a relationship with Zuo Pushe back then."

Chu Suiliang's official skills are also not bad: "Uncle Changsun Shishu has been very good over the years and has mentioned Li Jishi many times. Before coming to Luoyang, he even specially asked me to go and visit him."

Li Zhen stroked his beard and smiled: "Brother Zhangsun is one of my elder brothers. If my nephew doesn't mind, you don't have to call me by my official name. Just call me uncle."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Lin Heng's expression, and felt proud when he saw the complexity on his face.

You came to provide disaster relief. Why did Changsun Wuji send Chu Suiliang to follow you?
Isn't it because I am a member of Changsun Wuji, and Chu Suiliang is also a member of Changsun Wuji. We are on the same front.

I have heard about your famous name Lin Heng, but you have never appeared in official circles. Even if you were asked to provide disaster relief, how much achievements could you make?

Besides, this disaster relief is not something you can just do if you want to. The interests involved behind this will give your Majesty a headache even if he comes here!
Obviously, Li Zhen didn't pay attention to Lin Heng at all. He only thought that this young man was sent by Li Shimin to deal with him casually. Otherwise, how could a guy from a farm family get here? Is there no one in the court?

Lin Heng occasionally chatted, but it seemed that he was not interested because he saw the close relationship between Chu Suiliang and Li Zhen.

Lin Heng asked worriedly: "Dengshan, should we talk about disaster relief?"

Li Zhen smiled and shook his head: "The Consort Lin just arrived today. This is a good time to wash away the dust. I won't be in a hurry to be busy again tomorrow."

Chu Suiliang also said: "We have been traveling all the way, so why not enjoy it?"

Seeing this, Lin Heng had no choice but to stop talking and just watch the beautiful girl dancing in front of him.

Not to mention, it's pretty eye-catching.

And the effect is also very good, he is indeed Chu Suiliang, damn, I want to hit him!
At the end of the banquet, everyone returned happily, and Lin Heng got to know several important local people.

Li Zhen, the governor of Henan, Zhao Duan, the transfer envoy of Henan, and some others, all of these people came from the bureaucratic circles of Henan, and their backgrounds were guessed well. They might be Changsun Wuji.

Otherwise, Li Zhen would not have such a cordial conversation with Chu Suiliang.

At the end of the banquet, Chu Suiliang was already drunk and was sent back to the house by Li Zhen. Lin Heng was in a similar situation.

The two princesses were also sent back to the palace, with Su Dingfang personally serving as bodyguards.

Cheng Huaiyi and the others were really drunk and fell asleep.

When he noticed that there was no movement outside, Lin Heng walked out and quietly came to Chu Suiliang's room.

Despite the smell of alcohol, Chu Suiliang stood up and took out a pen and paper without shaking his body.

"Consort Lin, I'm afraid these people will be a big resistance to us. These people are almost colluding together." Lin Heng shook his head, feeling a little dizzy, but luckily his mind was still clear.

"I'm going to check the food stored in the mansion tomorrow. There should be a lot left of the disaster relief food that was just shipped not long ago."

Chu Suiliang asked curiously: "Is it possible that Prince Consort Lin really wants to imitate those mediocre people in giving porridge to disaster relief?"

Lin Heng smiled: "There is nothing we can do about this. As the Minister of Disaster Relief, if I don't do it, no one will do it. I can't let you come and plan for me, right? As long as I am decent, they will not allocate their energy to it." Watching you, you can do it easier too.”

Chu Suiliang couldn't help laughing: "Lin Prince Consort, those people just quietly told me that you are a fool and told me to stay away from you."

"How did you get back?"

"I said Prince Consort Lin was very smart, but they didn't believe me."

"Well, what you said is a bit suspected of helping the tyrants. Okay, let's keep it like this. Tomorrow you go to investigate the local grain store and take a walk."

Chu Suiliang stood up with a smile, feeling that he was quietly doing something big now.

This is something that can really help the people of the world. As for what Changsun Wuji said before he left?
Although I have been favored by you, I will never do anything that harms the country and the people, let alone targeting Lin Heng?
Changsun Chong deserved it, and that was what he deserved. Changsun Wuji, who wanted to take revenge on Lin Heng in this matter, has gradually changed his views.

……

The next day, Lin Heng and others found Li Zhen and expressed that they wanted to see the granary.

Li Zhen asked with a smile: "May I ask how Prince Consort Lin plans to provide disaster relief?"

Lin Heng said solemnly: "Of course we need to check the grain reserves to see how much can be supplied to the victims. If there is not enough, we can only buy grain."

"The porridge water for disaster relief should be thinner. As long as the victims can survive, everything will be easy. If we persist for three months, our disaster relief work will be completed."

Li Zhen smiled and cupped his hands and said: "Lin's consort is wise!"

What a wise man, if this kind of disaster relief method is effective, you really underestimate them.

In this famine, the more people die, the more they can make, and it's impossible for you, Lin Heng, to find any clues about them!
In this case, how do you provide disaster relief?
But sarcastic in his heart, Li Zhen still showed Lin Heng's wise attitude. Anyway, he would not be able to hold on after a while. When the food for disaster relief was gone, the responsibility would be Lin Heng's.

Then he sent someone to take Lin Heng and others to see the granary.

There is still half of the grain in the huge granary. Li Zhen introduced: "His Majesty once transported [-] shi of grain before, but now there are still [-] shi left. I'm afraid it won't be able to last for three months."

Lin Heng immediately frowned when he heard this, with a solemn expression: "Thirty thousand stones? I'm afraid it's not enough. How many stones does Li Jishui think is enough?"

Li Zhen thought for a while: "It would take at least 20 dan to barely allow the victims to survive."

Lin Heng nodded, and then pointed to the grains: "Then take these grains for disaster relief first, and then I will use your majesty's money after they are finished!"

Li Zhen was stunned, and then quickly explained: "Lin Prince Consort, no, this food must be used to deal with the most critical period. The people outside can at least survive by selling houses and land. If it is taken out now, I’m afraid it won’t last three months!”

Lin Heng asked doubtfully: "Didn't you say you can buy it after you finish eating? The victims are in urgent need now!"

"By the way, I will send people to various places to investigate the current situation in Henan, and I will ask Governor Li to cooperate with the disaster relief. By the way, these are some disease prevention methods that I have thought of during this period. You have to implement them. "

Li Zhen took the brochure and looked at it roughly. It contained suggestions about the epidemic and hygiene.

These are insignificant for disaster relief, but since Lin Heng requested it, Li Zhen naturally had to do it.

It won’t affect their ability to make money anyway, so it’s no big deal.

(End of this chapter)