Settled in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 576
Xue Lang looked at the statistics of grain production. Compared with previous years, the production in Suzhou and Xuzhou decreased by nearly [-]%. In other places, those who planted more Champa rice had less production, and those who planted less Champa rice had less production. It will be more.

The most prominent ones are Taizhou and Yuezhou. Champa rice is planted in these two places. Although it is a bit waterlogged due to too much rain, the impact is not great. increase.

Yuezhou is because of Pei Yunzhao, and Taizhou is because of Princess Pingyang!This is a political achievement for both of them!Thinking this way in his heart, but not showing it on his face, he asked: "Has the tax and food collection for this year been completed?"

Li Xiyu was not a fool either. Hearing this, he was surprised and asked, "Xue Yushi wants to use taxes and food for disaster relief?"

Xue Lang said: "Only relying on the food stored in the treasury is just a drop in the bucket. Now it is autumn. What about after winter? What about after spring? When there is no harvest, it will be the worst! What if you wait for the outside to adjust the grain? Where to adjust it?" What about the roads? Whether the roads are still unobstructed after being scoured by the torrential rain is a big problem! All things considered, the only way is to mobilize taxes and food!"

Xue Lang said it firmly, Li Xiyu hesitated for a while, then showed determination on his face, and said: "I would like to explain this matter with Yu Shi."

Xue Lang praised: "Li Shaoyin has a heart for the people, which is very good. If so, let's go to Shushu together."

Li Xiyu bowed and cupped his hands and said: "The lower officials are just imitating others, and the imperial censor just has a heart for the people."

"Forget it, we don't need to brag about each other anymore, so we agreed that when you go back, you will quickly write the melody, and I will finish it here as soon as possible, so that someone can send it up eight hundred miles away in an expedited manner."

"Here."

Just as he was talking, Yuchi Baoqi hurried in: "Uncle Xue..."

Seeing that Li Xiyu was also there, he immediately corrected his expression and changed his words: "I pay my respects to the censor."

Li Xiyu pretended to be dead as if he didn't hear it, but Xue Lang didn't think he was disobedient, and said with a smile, "Baoqi, what's the matter?"

Yuchi Baoqi said: "Reporting to the censor, many people came outside the door, beating gongs and drums all the way, saying that they came to thank the censor for saving his life."

"A life-saving grace?"

Xue Lang was a little confused, where did this start?How come he doesn't even know that he is saving others' lives!On the contrary, Li Xiyu, a native of the Tang Dynasty, had the thinking of the ancients, so he frowned subconsciously and said, "Is the censor visible to everyone? No matter what the reason is, don't gather at the gate of the mansion! Send people to disperse them!"

How could Yuchi Baoqi listen to him, she just looked at Xue Lang and said: "Uncle, my nephew has already had people stop them and drove them away several times, but these people still don't want to disperse, and they have been waiting for more than an hour. My nephew looks Come on, there are rich and poor inside, and it’s not easy to forcefully drive Xie Yi away, so as not to spoil Uncle Xue’s business!"

Xue Lang smiled wryly and said: "The saying of saving your life is strange, anyway, there is no urgent matter right now, let's go out and have a look."

"Xue Yushi!"

Li Xiyu disapproved, and said: "At this time of fighting against the disaster, the censor should maintain his majesty to intimidate Xiao Xiao. How can the censor be seen by idlers? If you can meet in person because of the long waiting time Yushi, if someone follows suit in the future, how should Yushi deal with it? That’s why, the lower officials think it’s better not to see him.”

This is an old saying!That's right, these days we don't pay much attention to following the people-friendly route.However, Xue Lang had different thoughts and ideas from others, and said with a smile, "Thank you Li Shaoyin, but this so-called life-saving grace is strange, and I can't let it go if I don't understand it. Besides, I think the so-called deterrence and majesty It’s not something that happened overnight, but it’s based on my virtue, and if I don’t see this side, it won’t have much influence. It’s better to see it and talk about it later.”

Li Xiyu opened his mouth, seeing that Xue Lang had already started to walk out, so he had to keep silent——

The inspector censor sent by His Majesty is indeed different from others.Never afraid of hardships, he has a spirit of hard work, his words and deeds are consistent, and he has both ability and political integrity. Your Majesty regards him as history, and he is really a model of knowing people and making good use of them.

Xue Lang decided to meet the people waiting outside the mansion, Yuchi Baoqi went out immediately and led the sergeants to maintain order, lest someone bump into Xue Lang without knowing the seriousness, that would be his negligence of duty.

"Listen, everyone. The inspector censor heard that you have been waiting outside the mansion, and decided to take the time to see you. Everyone pays attention. Everything must be done according to etiquette, and you must not be rude. Otherwise, the knife in my hand is not good. Vegetarian! Do you understand?"

"Here!"

The faces of the people were faintly excited. Although the beatings were uneven, they were all loud.After Yuchi Baoqi yelled, they consciously gathered together to discuss and select a representative, while the rest consciously stood behind and waited for Xue Lang to come out.

Xue Lang only stepped out of the mansion after receiving the report that Yuchi Baoqi had controlled the situation——

He didn't wear an official uniform either, just an ordinary round-neck gown, wearing a crown, and his brows were clear. He was tanned and thinner due to his daily walks and inspections in the field, but he was energetic and his eyes were like stars. After years of experience, he has become more calm in his behavior, but he has a different temperament and bearing.

There was a commotion in the crowd—

"Is this the inspector censor? You are so young!"

"It should be. When I was inspecting the embankment a few days ago, I saw it from a distance. He was wearing an official uniform, and his appearance was not clearly seen. However, this one is different from ordinary people, very tall!"

"I thought the dignified inspector censor should be an elder! Unexpectedly, he is younger than Shao Yin!"

……

For a while, there were many discussions.The person who was elected as the representative couldn't stand it any longer, coughed heavily, and the people behind him just fell silent.

The person who was elected as the representative was in his early forties. Although his clothes were not particularly luxurious, he was not from a poor family, but he was in better condition than many people behind him.

Xue Lang came out and stood still, Yuchi Baoqi immediately said loudly: "This is the inspector censor appointed by the imperial court, why don't you be polite?"

The people immediately saluted and said: "The grassroots pay homage to the inspector censor!"

Xue Lang raised his hands slightly, and said: "My fellow villagers, why don't you gather in front of the mansion gate? If you have any problems or difficulties, don't be afraid. If you don’t say it, it will not benefit the current situation or the actual situation.”

This can be said to be sincere.The representative hurriedly said respectfully: "Thank you Yushi Xue for your concern. Everyone has difficulties in the face of the catastrophe, but they can still overcome it. If they can't, the grassroots will ask the court for help. I want to use the help of Yushi and Changshi With a heart for the people, one should not treat grassroots people as equal to disregard."

Xue Lang nodded and said: "As the inspector censor, I inspect the four directions on behalf of the emperor and take charge of the disaster, because your majesty cares about the villagers. If there is anything, the villagers can come to the censor's mansion to report. The imperial court Up and down will definitely try their best to help everyone, and the imperial court's willingness to tide over difficulties with everyone will remain unchanged!"

I don't know people gathered around the gate of the mansion, and there are also people watching the excitement. Xue Lang's words made everyone feel excited and hot in their hearts.

The representative said: "Your Majesty loves the people like a son, Caomin and others know it. Today, Caomin and others came to thank the censor for saving his life."

"That's right, Xue Yushi, Cao Min and others are here to thank you for saving your life!"

Everyone spoke out one after another, obviously seeing Xue Lang's kindness, the fear in their hearts dissipated, and they became more courageous, so they dared to speak.

Xue Lang asked: "The grace of saving lives? I never rescued you, how can there be such a thing as the grace of saving lives? If we talk about fighting disasters, this is what I should do. En. So, please let this dear friend clear up your doubts!"

(End of this chapter)