Mrs. Prime Minister

Chapter 217 Asking for Disaster Relief (1)
Yun Qing returned to the Green Bamboo Garden, holding a book and reading it quietly. She was immersed in the book, and she put down the book and pinched the corners of her eyes when she felt her eyelids a little sore.

Sensing the darkness in the room, Yun Qing asked wearily.The soreness in her eyes made her close her eyes slightly, and after opening them a moment later, her clarity was restored.

"What time is it?"

"Miss, it's already you hour."

Unitary time?That is to say, Feng Lanjin has been discussing with her father-in-law and uncle for almost three hours in the study.

"Has Mr. Xiang come back?"

"No." Zijin lifted the curtain and looked out, "But the slave has just asked Hongxiu to go to the outer study to ask the Prime Minister if he wants to come back for dinner."

Yun Qing put down the book in her hand and got up from the soft chair. She changed into a plain and comfortable dress, and her face could not conceal her worry. What made Feng Lanjin discuss with her father-in-law for nearly three hours? Long?

Is it a plague of locusts in the south?Could it be that the locust plague is more serious than what Feng Lanjin told her?
"Let the kitchen keep the food warm."

"I have already ordered you to go on." Since the autumn rain, the weather has gradually turned cold, and cold food is rarely eaten in such weather. What's more, Feng Lanjin has always shown others that he is "weak and sick", so People can't be caught, or the royal family can't be caught.Emperor Qingyuan relied on Feng Lanjin's weak body. If one day he found that Feng Lanjin's body was beyond his control, he would only be more afraid of Feng Lanjin.

Just as he was talking, the familiar sound of a wheelchair rubbing against the ground could already be heard outside the house.

Yun Qing quickly got up to meet her, and pushed Feng Lanjin's wheelchair into the inner room. Feng Lanjin knew that Yun Qing had something to ask him, so she waved Mo Xuan, Zijin and others away.Seeing Yun Qing's worried face, Feng Lanjin smiled slightly, stroked the center of her brow with one hand, and said with a smile, "The brow is almost wrinkled into a caterpillar."

"Feng Lanjin." Yun Qing looked at him solemnly, "What is going on with the locust plague and how serious is it?"

Feng Lanjin smiled wryly, "I knew I couldn't hide it from you. I originally planned to tell you clearly today, so that you wouldn't worry."

"make it clear."

"The locust plague is indeed very serious. Many counties and cities in the south of the Yangtze River have been affected, and... and the locust plague is still spreading. This morning, the ministers discussed with His Majesty, and all the ministers expressed their opinions, but none of them can come up with a concrete plan for action. Regarding the locust plague, His Majesty was furious and reprimanded some ministers. Now the people in the south of the Yangtze River are in a state of panic, and every day they stay behind closed doors. In some serious places, the locusts have devoured the rice. The price started to increase several times, and some people had no food in their homes and couldn’t afford it, and there have been examples of people dying of starvation..."

"What did Emperor Qingyuan say?"

Feng Lanjin pondered for a while, and then said slowly, "Your Majesty means to send an important official in the court to appease the people, and by the way, find a way to solve this locust plague and the most important relief."

Yun Qing fell silent.

Needless to say, no one is willing to take the order to go, not to mention that there is no plan to control the locusts, even if there is a plan that is so thankless, no one will ask for orders if it is not good and may cause loss of property and life.

The positions of the officials sent should not be too small, otherwise the effect of appeasing the hearts of the people will not be achieved. Most of the first- and second-rank ministers are old fritters. Who is willing to travel thousands of miles to stop such a job?It's okay if it can be done, but if it can't be done, it may not be guaranteed at the end of the year.

There are too many relationships to balance in disaster relief. If something goes wrong, if the victims attack in groups, even if the troops from Jiangnan are transferred there, they will not be able to escape death.

"There is no minister in the court who is willing to take orders to go..." Feng Lanjin frowned, and anger flashed in his eyes, "These important ministers in the court are all paid by the court on weekdays, and their families are bestowed by His Majesty The mansions in fertile fields, now that the people need them, they all act like cowards, it is simply shameless!"

Yun Qing's heart skipped a beat.

She looked straight at Feng Lanjin, "You asked for your life?"

Feng Lanjin's eyes flashed, but she didn't speak.

Yun Qing knew that she guessed right.She didn't know what to say. A huge imperial court now requires the prime minister of a country to go in person for disaster relief... Yun Qing frowned, "What does Emperor Qingyuan say?" If Emperor Qingyuan also agreed to let Feng Lanjin go to the disaster relief If so... Yun Qing dare not think about what Feng Lanjin will encounter on the road, and who will try to get rid of him from this matter.

"Your Majesty is thinking about it." Feng Lanjin smiled sarcastically, with a somewhat unruly look on his brows. He leaned on the wheelchair behind him and mocked, "In my opinion, he is thinking about today and tomorrow. It should start tomorrow, Qinger... I'm sorry I didn't discuss this matter with you, but it's just a matter of great importance. I can ignore Emperor Qingyuan and the foundation of the Dayuan Dynasty, but I can't ignore the people..." Feng Lanjin raised his eyebrows Ning, "The people's request is actually very simple. As long as I can eat enough and wear warm clothes, I can bear anything. Over the years, I can secure the position of prime minister because of the prestige of the people and the support of the people. I hope you can understand."

Of course she understands!

But understanding belongs to understanding, but he can't bear the role played by Emperor Qingyuan in this.

There was an uncontrollable panic in her heart, she firmly grasped Feng Lanjin's clothes, and looked at him with firm eyes, "I want to go with you!"

"No!" His answer was forceful and decisive.

"I insist!" She didn't give up her eyes. "Why don't you let me go with you? I won't be your burden. I have encountered similar things before, and I am not as ignorant of political affairs as ordinary ladies. Feng Lanjin, I can help you." Yun Qing squatted beside him, looking straight at him, "You are so resolute in not allowing me to follow, do you have other things to worry about?"

Feng Lanjin didn't answer directly, but said calmly, "Don't think so much." But she avoided Yun Qing's scorching gaze.

So Yunqing knew it by heart.She straightened her back slowly, guessing the trend of the matter.

It must be dangerous for Feng Lanjin to resolutely not let her follow her, but how many people can pose a threat to him?Counting and counting are just those few people in the palace.Emperor Qingyuan would definitely not send someone to intercept and kill him when he was traveling, and he still counted on Feng Lanjin to calm down the Jiangnan situation for him, but what about the way home?Not to mention whether he can successfully suppress the disaster, even if he succeeds, so what?Those who followed him to the disaster relief must be Emperor Qingyuan's confidantes. If those people tried to deal with him on the way home, he would not even have a helper.Even if he arranges the direction of the matter, he will inevitably be able to avoid many dangers, Yun Qing dare not imagine, what if...

(End of this chapter)