Farming game: raise cubs with equipment

Chapter 654 Donations
Harem.

The queen was sitting on the dressing table looking at the mirror and meditating. She was only dressed in plain gauze, with dignified features.

Ning Mei looked at it for a while, and the queen suddenly said: "Come here, pass on the order of the palace, and call all the concubines to come and drink tea."

She said "call" instead of "please," and Mammy knew what she meant at once.

This means that she can use strong methods to bring people over.

Mammy was very efficient, and within a quarter of an hour, she "invited" people over.

A group of women came pushing and shoving.

The Queen looked up at Mammy.

Momo quickly asked the maid to serve a cup of good tea and put it in front of everyone.

"I don't know what kind of tea my sister can make?" The queen smiled and looked at the woman in the pink palace dress on the left with a gentle expression.

"If my sister's guess is correct, is it fragrant tea?" The woman asked respectfully after drinking the tea carefully.

"Sister has a good taste, it is fragrant tea."

Everyone, look at me, and I look at you. I don't understand what kind of medicine is sold in the queen's gourd.

One of the women in yellow palace attire boldly asked: "I don't know why the Empress called me to come here?"

"You can still drink fragrant tea here. My sisters don't know that some people even sell their children for rice. Your Majesty is very worried about this matter today. As a queen, I should set an example and donate it now." Wearing gold and silver jewelry, I just wait for the food to be exchanged with the common people, I don’t know if you are willing to share the worries for His Majesty?” She didn’t answer directly, but turned to talk about the disaster.

The queen picked up the teacup and gently swung the edge of the tea, observing the women around her calmly.
The crowd was speechless.

To do it here and there is to let people take money.

I don't have enough money, so I have to squeeze them dry.

This is really a good queen for the country and the people, but they can't refuse, if they refuse, they will not take the emperor seriously.

Even if the queen donated all the jewelry, they should at least not be stingy, not only should they not be stingy, but they should also donate a lot, so that the emperor can see their determination.

"Since the empress has said it all, how can I refuse to obey?"

Everyone said in unison.

……

Royal study.

Stacks of memorials were piled up like a hill. The emperor put down his pen and frowned.

He stretched out his hands to rub the sore and painful temples, full of boredom.

"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Zuo is here." The chief eunuch lowered his body and came in to report.

"Please."

When the emperor heard the words, his expression was weary.

"See Your Majesty, I have something to report for my humble position." Prime Minister Zuo quickly came in and gave a salute.

"What's the matter with Prime Minister Zuo?"

"Report to the emperor, the old minister received a letter from General Bai, saying that the food has been received, and it can be delayed for a while."

"Just receive it."

The emperor still couldn't cheer up.

Such a long famine is not only difficult for the soldiers, but also for the people, and he is also difficult.

At the time when the two countries were fighting each other, he had to take care of the stomachs of the soldiers first.

He also heard that the people were so short of food that they were about to eat human flesh.

But so what?

He opened a granary to help the people, but the food was still not enough, what should we do?

Since he ascended the throne, he has been diligent in political affairs and has been conscientious and dedicated to making the country prosperous and strong.

The food problem has always been the biggest social problem.

Over the years, it's not that he hasn't thought of a way, but he still can't find a way. The food production is not enough, and the people can't eat enough, let alone wear warm clothes.

How can such a country be rich and powerful?

How can you expect soldiers to fight the enemy with all their strength when they can't even eat?
He was anxious and panicked, and his hair fell out more than before.

"Your Majesty, the matter will always be resolved." Prime Minister Zuo couldn't help but comfort him, and he himself knew that it was just a comfort in his heart.

But one must have a thought.

What if?
What if there is a solution to the food problem?
"Go down, let me think about it."

The emperor waved his hand wearily.

At night, the emperor went to the empress.

Whenever he is very upset, he likes to go to the married couple.

It's the same this time.

He hadn't slept well for several nights, and he was tired and tired.

When he got to the queen, he realized that she hadn't rested either.

Standing outside waiting for him.

My heart can't help but feel warm.

"Why don't you go in and wait?" The emperor took the lantern from the empress and returned to the palace with his arms around her.

"I'm just afraid that Your Majesty will not be able to find the way. There is a beam of light here, so I always know the direction." The queen smiled gently.

Noticing that there was something in the queen's words, the emperor raised his eyebrows and looked at her.

The queen smiled, afraid that he might not notice, she pointed to the box in front of her.

"What is this?" the emperor was surprised.

The queen glanced lightly: "Your Majesty, this is a wish from my concubines and concubines. I hope that the emperor can exchange some food for the common people."

"Queen, I am very touched that you have such a heart."

The emperor noticed with sharp eyes that the queen's favorite ruyi hairpin was inside, his throat moved, and his voice was a little choked up.

"What is your majesty saying? Your majesty is not moved by what the concubines usually say?" The queen gave a reproachful smile.

The emperor pinched her small nose, stretched out his hand to hold her in his arms, and sighed: "When this disaster is over, I will definitely buy you a better hairpin."

The queen pursed her lips, her very dignified face was rarely playful: "I don't want you to buy it, I want you to carve it just for me."

This time, she didn't mention the concubine or the majesty, just like an ordinary daughter's family asking for money from the one she loves.

The emperor didn't care about her address, but hugged her even tighter, and said in a low voice, "Okay, I'll engrave it for you."

It actually condoned her waywardness.

The queen smiled sweetly, but did not speak.

The emperor couldn't help but touch her face, only to feel it was as smooth as jade.

……

Early the next morning.

The emperor went to court and waited for the minister to play.

The right minister came out: "Your Majesty, there have been many bandits in the county recently. Please send troops to suppress the bandits."

"Your Majesty, no, as far as I know, these people are ordinary people. Because of the shortage of food, they have no choice but to become bandits. If you send the king to suppress the bandits, I'm afraid they will lose the support of the people." Zuo Lian hurriedly persuaded.

"The left prime minister is alarmist, but some troublemakers! Can you become a bandit if you don't have food? Wouldn't that be a mess? Everyone follows the gourd, and the world is not a nest of snakes and rats?"

"Your Majesty, these people are just forced by life. There is no food in the city and they have to do so. Please be lenient to your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, if one of these people has one, there is another. Don't tolerate it! I implore you to send the Secretary of the Ministry of War to suppress it, so as to show the majesty of the Heavenly Family!"

Minister of the Ministry of War: "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead troops to suppress bandits."

"Your Majesty, please send troops to suppress it to show the majesty of the Heavenly Family!" A group of right ministers quickly echoed.

"Your Majesty, absolutely not! Please also, Your Majesty, put the people's livelihood first!"

The emperor frowned watching this scene, feeling a little headache!

These people know about repression, they clamor for sending troops every day, and they don't take any practical action to care about people's livelihood!

"What's the fuss! What does it look like above the lobby!"

"You know how to send troops all day long. Do you know anything else besides sending troops?"

"Fighting, killing, and killing, how decent it is!"

"Is there no one in my Great Zhou Kingdom who can come up with a solution to the food crisis?"

"How many times have I told you to care more about people's livelihood? How is the food collection going?"

The emperor was furious, asked questions again and again, and suddenly knocked down the memorial that was presented.

It hit the ground and made a harsh sound.

The lobby was instantly quiet.

"Returning to Your Majesty, the price of food in the city is too high, not to mention that there is a shortage of food everywhere, and few merchants are willing to sell it!"

"Hmph, what use do I want you for! I can't bear this great responsibility! Waste! You are all waste! Even the empresses and concubines know how to donate jewelry and soft goods in exchange for food! You are all old men, not even women, and I support you for nothing? "

Everyone bowed their heads, the emperor was furious, lay down millions of corpses, and bled thousands of miles, they dare not speak rashly in anger.

Waste is waste.

Who doesn't want to settle this matter sooner.

Isn't there no way?
They are not in a hurry.

Hearing what the emperor said, Zuo Lian hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I am willing to donate the property of the family to alleviate the disaster."

After hearing Prime Minister Zuo's words, the people of Zuo Xiang's faction quickly echoed: "I am willing!"

There was a sound of echoing, and no one dared to disobey the emperor.

The right minister's face became very ugly, a gloomy flashed in his eyes, and he said flatteringly: "Your Majesty, the minister is also willing!"

At the end, he added: "It's a pity that I'm an upright official, but I'm not as well-off as Lord Zuoxiang."

Zuo Xiang thought for a while: "Your Majesty, for the current plan, I have three plans. On the one hand, I will exchange silver for grain to deal with some counties that are in short supply. Helping to be the leader, giving preferential policies, encouraging rich people to donate food and clothes; finally, it is also a top priority to find ways to increase food production or find new substitutes as soon as possible.”

"The reason why the common people are bandits is because they don't have enough food and clothing to keep warm. If this kind of problem can be solved, they will be freed from all difficulties. Please be merciful to Your Majesty."

The emperor was rarely silent.

"Your Majesty, no! Everyone knows that farming is the foundation, and business is the last. If you support them rashly, these businessmen may become a serious problem!" The right minister frowned.

"Your Majesty, I don't agree with it. How can I let the businessman be in the right place? Then wouldn't the children of my clan be ridiculed?"

"Your Majesty, I think what Prime Minister Zuo said is very true. Nowadays, only merchants store food. If they are willing to contribute, it will also be a good help for the disaster."

"Your Majesty, I also agree with Prime Minister Zuo's words."

After a chattering discussion, the emperor raised his hand and stopped.

"Ai Qing, I have entrusted you with these three matters, can you handle them well?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, I must do my best. It's just about the food. The minister's ability is meager and cannot be achieved by one person. Please relax the time limit. When increasing the grain production, please allow me to go first." The left minister looked firm. What else can I do if I go all out.

"I, yes."

The emperor also knew that he couldn't eat hot tofu in a hurry.

There is no rush for food.

What the leftist said is also true.

Now in the Great Zhou Kingdom, the food crisis has spread all over the country. Apart from asking people to donate food, the only way to increase production is to increase production.

It is not an easy task to expand and increase production. Since Prime Minister Zuo is going to do it, he will definitely do his best to do it well.

He had nothing to worry about, but he was afraid that time would run out.

To wait one more day is to gamble with the lives of the people. He can't afford to gamble, and he doesn't want to gamble.

(End of this chapter)