Chapter 8 The storm is coming!
As soon as these words were spoken, all the officials frowned, looking puzzled.
"Work-for-relief? What does work-for-relief mean? Please explain this to Your Highness!"
Hu Zhenghe was equally puzzled.
"The north is facing a drought right now, it's nothing more than a lack of water for irrigation, so let's build water conservancy projects!"
"Every household is involved, and money and food are distributed according to their work and effort. The more work, the more pay!"
"This will not only motivate the victims to work harder, but will also help distribute relief money and food to them!"
"Of course, the above are just superficial. The most important thing is that the construction of water conservancy will not worry about drought in the future. The benefits will be felt in the present and in the future!"
"Wait until the spring comes next year and the flowers bloom, then we can sow the seeds and the problem will be solved!"
All the ministers were speechless after hearing this. This method was indeed the best method.
The person he admired the most was Duan Tianya. He thought Xiao Yan only relied on his courage to move those people.
Now this method of disaster relief shows strategy and long-term vision, which has nothing to do with debauchery and lawlessness.
It can be said that he is both brave and resourceful!
At this moment Duan Tianya was completely conquered by Xiao Yan!
He immediately shouted, "Prince is wise!"
The ministers also shouted: "The Crown Prince is wise!"
Even if Hu Zhenghe was unwilling, he knew that this matter had to be dropped, but the person who did this had to be his own person.
"I admire your plan, Prince. I will arrange for someone to do it."
Xiao Yan sneered slightly when he heard this. This old fox couldn't sit still anymore.
"There is no need to trouble the Prime Minister at this time. Who is willing to go?"
At this time, no one spoke, and Hu Zhenghe didn't speak either. Even if these people had the intention to go, they didn't dare to go.
Hu Zhenghe sneered when he saw this, this is prestige.
"Where is Wan Tongfu?"
Hearing this, everyone was puzzled. This Vice Minister of Works was a newly promoted person and had no foundation in the court.
Why this person?
"I am here!"
Xiao Yan's eyes were slightly cold, and he looked at the ministers as if he could see through everything.
"I'll leave this matter to you. Remember what I said, if you make any mistakes, you'll lose your head!"
Just as Xiao Yan finished his speech, Hu Zhenghe immediately stood up.
"Your Highness, please be careful. This is absolutely not allowed. Lord Wan is the new Minister of Works and does not know much about many things."
"I think it would be more appropriate for me to arrange for someone to do it!"
"Master Wan, what do you think?"
Wan Tongfu also said tremblingly: "Yes, Lord Hu is right!"
Xiao Yan's face suddenly turned cold: "What does Lord Hu mean? Lord Hu wants to ask about everything, so why not..."
"How about the Prime Minister go there in person?"
Upon hearing this, Hu Zhenghe was stunned at first: "Your Highness is wise, I am old, but I don't know how to build water conservancy projects. I am ashamed!"
"But Your Highness, you are still not clear about the affairs of the court. You should focus on studying first and leave these miscellaneous matters to me."
"If Your Highness entrusts the wrong person, wouldn't that cause disaster victims to suffer, right, Lord Wan?"
Wan Tongfu felt like he was in a frying pan at this moment.
Xiao Yan had already predicted that he would not go, and he was eager for him to leave the capital. As long as he was away for a period of time, he had plenty of ways to divide his power.
"You don't understand water conservancy? Then what's the use of this?"
"Although Wan Tongfu is a newcomer, his father is the best water conservancy expert in our Great Zhou. He has been traveling between rivers and waterways with his father since he was five years old!"
"If we talk about the Great Zhou's knowledge of water conservancy, Wan Tongfu is the best and no one dares to say he is second!"
"May I ask the Prime Minister, may I ask all the adults, what were you doing when you were five years old? Playing in the mud?"
The last shout was almost cold, and everyone trembled all over. These words were like a knife stabbing everyone's heart.
"Your Highness, although Lord Wan knows about water conservancy, this is disaster relief, not just water conservancy construction!"
"If Lord Wan goes there, it will be difficult to accomplish at this time!"
"How about I send people to provide disaster relief according to your Highness's method, and Your Majesty will only be responsible for building water conservancy projects?"
Hu Zhenghe knew that he couldn't be too tough all the time, otherwise it would backfire.
Xiao Yan smiled slightly when he heard this, and this smile made everyone think that Xiao Yan would back down.
"This is difficult to accomplish. Who said this is difficult to accomplish?"
Hu Zhenghe said calmly: "It's hard to do now, I'm telling you so!"
"Wan Tongfu, I want to ask you, if I let you take charge of this matter, can it be done?"
Since his promotion, Wan Tongfu has been wooed by Hu Zhenghe, but Wan Tongfu does not want to get involved in the court struggle. He only wants to inherit his father's will and develop water conservancy throughout the country.
Since his ambition was not here, he was excluded everywhere by Hu Zhenghe's faction and was not valued!
"Your Highness, if this fails, your head will fall off!"
Xiao Yan felt warmed when he heard this. At least at this time, Wan Tongfu in the court did not surrender.
"Okay! In that case, this matter will be handed over to you. As for the silver and grain, there will be someone to supervise them, so you don't need to worry about it!"
"What I want is a water conservancy project that will benefit future generations. If there is any mistake, everyone will lose their heads!"
Upon hearing this, Wan Tongfu knocked his head heavily to the ground.
"Your Majesty, obey your order!"
This bow is to thank Xiao Yan for his kindness!
"Your Highness...are you really going to do it your own way?"
Before Hu Zhenghe could finish his words, Xiao Yan stopped him with his hand!
"This is the final word. If anyone has any objections, keep them to yourself. If you are dissatisfied, you can come to me to argue!"
"Resign!"
The ministers were speechless and could only watch Xiao Yan leave.
Finally, everyone looked at Wan Tongfu who was kneeling on the ground.
"Congratulations, Lord Wan, for receiving His Highness's favor. However, disaster relief is not as easy as you think. If you move such a big stone, be careful not to drop your feet. Humph!"
After saying this, Hu Zhenghe turned and left.
All the officials shook their heads when they saw this. Firstly, they felt sorry for not getting this opportunity. Secondly, they felt sorry for Wan Tongfu. He thought that offending Hu Zhenghe would not lead to a good ending.
I'm afraid disaster relief in the north will not be that easy this time.
Night, Prince's Mansion in the East Palace.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince is both brave and resourceful. I admire you. From now on, I will be at your service if you have any orders!"
Duan Tianya was convinced at this time, he knew that Xiao Yan was not as the rumors said.
"Oh? Why do you say that, Lord Duan? The Jinyiwei is only responsible to His Majesty, so you should be careful when you say that."
Xiao Yan knew that the members of the Jinyiwei were all arrogant and proud, so he still found it hard to believe that they would submit to him in this way.
"Your Highness is worrying too much. His Majesty is ill in bed, and Your Highness can exercise great power as regent. We are willing to do so!"
Xiao Yan nodded, knowing that what Xiao Yan said was definitely not flattery.
"Okay, since Lord Duan said so, I really have a few things that Lord Duan needs to do."
Duan Tianya's face was solemn when he heard this: "Your Highness, please speak!"
Xiao Yan walked to the window, looked at the vast starry sky and said, "Hu Zhenghe took advantage of his father's illness to control the government. He held great power, excluded dissidents, and formed a clique for personal gain."
"I intend to investigate him, but the court is mostly full of his people and it's hard to move. Do you have any solution?"
Duan Tianya smiled and said, "Your Highness, even if he holds great power, he is just a subject."
"As long as it touches the interests of the royal family, we can take action regardless of whether there is evidence or not!"
Xiao Yan smiled and shook his head and said, "It's not that simple. If nothing unexpected happens, Wan Tongfu's disaster relief in the north will not go smoothly this time!"
"I want you to monitor Hu Zhenghe at all times and collect as much evidence as possible. I want to know what he had for dinner today. Is it possible?!"
Duan Tianya bowed and said, "Your Highness, don't worry. I will report to you the truth about whatever he talks in his dreams at night!"
Xiao Yan believed that Duan Tianya was not bragging. If the Jinyiwei could not even do this, he should just go home and retire.
"Go ahead, but be careful not to expose yourself, otherwise you will be in a passive position!"
Duan Tianya nodded when he heard this, and disappeared into the night in a flash.
Looking at Duan Tianya's kung fu, Xiao Yan's eyes were full of envy.
