Daming: At the beginning, recognize Zhu Yuanzhang as grandfather!

Chapter 49 Two people

Li Jinglong, who came to the winery, did not find Huang Xiongying, but under the guidance of the Guo brothers, he let the carriage go straight to Jubao Mountain.

When he came to Jubao Mountain, it was already dark.

"Wang Wang Wang..."

The dog at the gate of Zhuangzi yelled hurriedly. Li Jinglong was annoyed, but he didn't dare to do anything to the dog. He could only stare blankly, waiting for the owner of the village to come out.

Huang Xiongying heard the noise outside the village, put down the bowl and chopsticks in his hand, and walked out.

"Duke Cao?"

Huang Xiongying looked at the dusty Li Jinglong outside Zhuangzi with some surprise: "Why are you here?"

Li Jinglong smiled awkwardly and said, "Young Master Huang, I have encountered a problem!"

"Oh?"

Huang Xiongying showed a puzzled look, and immediately said: "Go, let's go into the room and talk."

Li Jinglong nodded, followed immediately, and at the end he did not forget to stare at Gouzi, which made Gouzi bark again...

……

"Old Xu, go get Cao Guogong a pair of bowls and chopsticks!"

"Okay, son."

The butler, Lao Xu, responded and left.

Li Jinglong rubbed his hands together and said with a chuckle, "Thank you Mr. Huang!"

"It's all my own, so why not be polite."

Huang Xiongying's words made Li Jinglong's heart burst with excitement. Even if the former's identity was not discussed, this sentence of his own was enough to warm Li Jinglong's heart.

The bowls and chopsticks were on the table. After Li Jinglong said please, he unceremoniously picked up the rice.

Putting a piece of fried pork belly with garlic sprouts into his mouth, Li Jinglong's eyes lit up immediately.

"good to eat……"

Li Jinglong ate with big mouthfuls, it seemed that he was really hungry...

After eating a bowl of rice, Li Jinglong showed an expression of enjoyment, and almost forgot about the business.

"Mr. Huang, actually... I'm not here for a meal."

Li Jinglong smiled a little awkwardly, and said: "I came this time because I encountered a huge problem. I want to ask you a little bit, and I hope you will give me some advice."

"Cao Guogong is serious, as long as I can help you, I will help you."

Huang Xiongying said with a smile, but he really couldn't figure out what kind of problems Li Jinglong, who was going smoothly in the early stage, could encounter.

"Hey--"

Li Jinglong sighed, and said, "The emperor sent me to Shandong and Henan for disaster relief!"

"what?"

Huang Xiongying showed a surprised expression.

But after thinking about it, this is not surprising, because at this time Li Jinglong was very valued by Zhu Yuanzhang, and he was sent to Huguang, Shaanxi, Henan and other places for military training many times, and he was also in charge of the tea and horse trade with Xifan. Now he is in charge of the Governor's Mansion of the Left Army.

It can be said that Li Jinglong's previous affairs have been handled beautifully, so it is reasonable to be sent to disaster relief this time.

Li Jinglong looked sad, and continued: "Mr. Huang doesn't know something. This disaster relief is extraordinary. Several provinces were affected by the disaster, and millions of victims were affected. The most important thing is that the imperial court has no money, and the relief funds are insufficient. There are two million taels of silver! This job is harder than climbing to the sky!"

Seeing Li Jinglong sighing, Huang Xiongying smiled and said, "Since you are not sure, why are you holding a tank?"

Hearing this, Li Jinglong couldn't help becoming a little excited: "Mr. Huang, you don't know something. Thousands of miles away, millions of victims, this is directly related to the country of our Ming Dynasty! I have received the emperor's favor, so how can I not share the emperor's worries? ? Going to benefit the community, personal honor and disgrace gain or loss, no hesitation!"

Yoho, that's beautifully said.

If Huang Xiongying didn't know that this is a master with a lotus tongue, maybe he was really moved by his sincere words.

Since you speak so righteously, I want to see if you are sincere...

Thinking of this, Huang Xiongying knew the reason and asked: "Cao Guogong, I don't know which crossing you plan to go to raise money for disaster relief?"

"This……"

Li Jinglong was immediately stopped by the question, pondered for a while, looked at Huang Xiongying, and sighed: "I just don't know where to get the money, so I came here to ask Mr. Huang for advice!"

"Ah."

Huang Xiongying nodded, and said: "Two million taels of silver is not a small amount. This task is really tricky. If it is done well, the dragon's heart will definitely be happy. If it is not done well..."

Hearing this, Li Jinglong immediately pricked up his ears.

"If it is not done well, it will implicate the lives of countless ordinary people in the disaster-stricken area. At that time, public grievances will be everywhere, and complaints will be heard. Seriously... there may be civil disturbances!"

"Is... is it that serious?"

Li Jinglong's originally heroic Chinese character face was slightly pale at the moment, and his face twitched a few times.

"How not?"

Huang Xiongying looked directly at Li Jinglong and said, "Think about it, if you can't raise food for the disaster relief, where can you find food to help the victims? These victims are hungry and crazy, but they can do anything. If someone rebels, it will be a disaster. Man-made disasters are more terrifying than natural disasters!"

Gollum!

Li Jinglong listened and swallowed hard.

"Then... how about that?"

Li Jinglong couldn't sit still, and stood up suddenly. He knew that Huang Xiongying was not alarmist. Since ancient times, common people rose up in rebellion almost all because of the problem of food.

Civil unrest caused by ineffective disaster relief is even more numerous.

Huang Xiongying asked rhetorically, "I don't know if Cao Guogong has heard the story of the grain transport officer?"

"Food officer?"

Li Jinglong's mind was almost out of control, and hearing what Huang Xiongying said, his head was full of question marks.

Huang Xiongying said leisurely: "At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao raised 17 troops to conquer Yuan Shu, and spent a lot of food every day. The counties were desolate and droughty, and the food and grass were almost exhausted. Cao Cao borrowed something from the grain transport officer Wang Hou to calm the army."

"Cao Guogong, think about it, if the people in Shandong and Henan were in chaos, wouldn't the emperor borrow something from you to reassure the people?"

When the words fell to the ground, Li Jinglong sat back on the bench, his eyes staring blankly.

Seeing him like this, Huang Xiongying really wanted to say something, after you die, I will take care of your wife, so don't worry about it.

"Cao Guogong, didn't you just say that you don't hesitate to gain or lose your personal honor or disgrace for the benefit of the community? So now, do you still want to go?"

Li Jinglong remained motionless like a log. Huang Xiongying's analysis just now really frightened him, and he felt cold sweat streaming down his spine.

After a while, Li Jinglong turned his head nonchalantly, looked at Huang Xiongying, and said hoarsely: "My lord, the matter has come to this point, and I have no way out. Please also read the little friendship between the two of us, and let the old man help you." I give it a hand!"

At this moment, he almost knelt down and cried bitterly.

Huang Xiongying took a sip of the tea brought by Lao Xu slowly, and said: "If I didn't want to pull you, I would still tell you so much?"

Upon hearing this, Li Jinglong immediately stood up without saying a word, and bowed to Huang Xiongying: "I also ask Mr. Huang to save me!"

"Cao Guogong is serious again!"

"No seriousness!"

Li Jinglong was about to cry, but Huang Xiongying pulled him to sit down.

Just listen to Huang Xiongying said: "Actually, the situation I told you just now is based on the fact that there is no money for disaster relief, but if there is money for disaster relief, the situation will be completely different. You are ordered to go to the disaster relief when you are in danger , that is a great achievement!"

When Li Jinglong heard it, he immediately revealed a look of surprise: "Young Master Huang, you mean that the relief funds have already been settled?!"

"There are some eyebrows."

Huang Xiongying said calmly: "I have already discussed with my grandfather this morning, and I should be able to raise part of the relief food, but the exact amount is still uncertain."

Huang Xiongying's words were not exhaustive. According to his estimation, novelty items such as mirrors with a wide audience would definitely create a stir in the capital, and the 200 million taels of disaster relief food should be more than enough.

But he won't tell Li Jinglong.

Because once there are too many things, no matter how precious they are, people will not know how to cherish them.

On the contrary, a large amount of relief food will cause corruption problems.

Just like the classic fallacy, there are two official characters. Only when the upper mouth is full can the lower mouth be fed. In fact, the upper mouth is already being fed by the imperial court. Except for the period of war, which official have you seen? He died of starvation, even the most upright and upright official would not die of starvation, so once he knew that the relief funds were sufficient, some people would want to take food from the people.

How could Li Jinglong know that Huang Xiongying was thinking about this, but after hearing Huang Xiongying's words, his face softened a lot, and he listened respectfully.

Huang Xiongying continued: "It's not easy to raise funds for the disaster relief. If you go to the disaster relief, you must be cautious. Every centimeter must be used wisely!"

"You have to remember that our old emperor was born in poor people. What he hates the most is the corruption of officials and oppression of the people. You must know that this time is for disaster relief. To seize food, just wait for the Yi tribe, you governor, be careful!"

Li Jinglong listened respectfully, almost nodded, kneeled down subconsciously, and shouted, Your Highness, I must remember!

Because of this tone and demeanor, he was too familiar.

Looking at the smiling, speaking calmly, but it makes people's heart tremble.

Not like his father, like his father!

"You have been taught, Jing Long will definitely follow Mr. Huang's teachings!"

Looking at Li Jinglong who looked respectful, Huang Xiongying felt a little puzzled. This man who almost changed the direction of the Ming Dynasty was so obedient?
In a few words, the dignified Cao Guogong was as docile as a cat.

The explanation that Huang Xiongying can think of is that children can be taught!
Thinking of this, Huang Xiongying's affection for Li Jinglong increased a bit, as long as a person is willing to learn and change, then he will not be hopeless.

"Cao Guogong, don't stand still, others will think I'm your boss if they see it!"

Hearing this, Li Jinglong smiled embarrassingly, aren't you my immediate boss?

"Come on, drink tea, the tea will be cold after a while!"

Huang Xiongying handed the tea bowl to Li Jinglong, and said, "I'm just saying it casually. If there is any offense, I ask Cao Guogong to forgive me."

"Where where..."

Li Jinglong quickly waved his hands: "Listening to Mr. Huang's words really enlightened me!"

"Hey, you don't need to be empowered or enema!"

Huang Xiongying smiled, looked at Li Jinglong and said, "Cao Guogong, are you really willing to listen to me?"

"Of course!"

Li Jinglong did not hesitate.

Huang Xiongying nodded, and said: "This time you go to the disaster relief, have you thought about who to take with you?"

Li Jinglong shook his head, he really hadn't thought about this question.

Huang Xiongying continued: "Since there is no one, then I recommend that you take two people with you!"

"Who?"

Li Jinglong stretched his neck subconsciously.

Only Huang Xiongying said: "One is, Xia Yuanji!"

"Xia Yuanji?"

Li Jinglong frowned slightly.

He had heard of this person. This person was recommended by his hometown to be admitted to Taixue the year before last, that is, in the 23rd year of Hongwu.

However, this person is still very young and has no special achievements.

The only thing that makes him somewhat famous now is the fact that he lost his father in his early years and tried to adopt his adoptive mother.

The great grandson of the emperor would actually fall in love with him?
Huang Xiongying glanced at Li Jinglong who was puzzled, and said: "If Mr. Cao Guo believes in me, he will take this person there. If he doesn't, then just pretend I didn't say anything."

Xia Yuanji is actually quite powerful, and he is a capable minister who governs the world.

Especially good at financial management and flood control and disaster relief.

Later, when Zhu Di ascended to the throne of God and flooded western Zhejiang, it was he who proposed to follow the old route of the three rivers opened by Dayu to the sea, dredging the lower reaches of the Wusong River and connecting it to Taihu Lake, and then building gates according to the amount of land and opening and closing according to the seasons. The suggestion of the sluice gate solved the flood problem, and then dredged the Baimaotang, Liujia River, and Dahuangpu to make the water flow unimpeded, and the farmland in Suzhou and Songjiang benefited greatly.

So, this time, it was perfect for him to follow.

On the one hand, it can let Xia Yuanji show his strengths and help in disaster relief, and on the other hand, it can also give Xia Yuanji a chance to emerge, so that such capable people can be reused more quickly.

"I believe!"

Li Jinglong nodded resolutely, and then asked: "Then there is another one?"

"Tie Hyun!"

Huang Xiongying said the name lightly.

"Tie Hyun?"

Li Jinglong is still puzzled, this is another young man in his early twenties!

As far as he knew, this person was a descendant of the Hui Hui people in the Yuan Dynasty, and he was also selected by the old man from the Taixue, and now he is in charge of the Dudu Mansion.

It is said that this person is good at solving cases.

Huang Xiongying nodded and said: "You asked Mr. Hongwu to bring these two people, presumably he would definitely not refuse, remember, reuse these two people, they will become your effective personnel for disaster relief this time, and you will get twice the result with half the effort!"

"Okay, I remember!"

With that said, Li Jinglong picked up the tea bowl: "I, Li Jinglong, will serve you tea instead of wine, thank you for your teaching!"

After the two of them took a sip of tea, Huang Xiongying said: "It's getting late, you should go back early and make preparations. If you have anything to say, let's talk about it after the disaster relief is over!"

"Okay, then I'll take my leave!"

Walking out of Huang Xiongying's estate, the sky is already full of stars.

Li Jinglong felt much more at ease in his heart, and he was no longer bothered by hearing the dog barking.

Hey, we are so fucking wise!
It's not unreasonable for the old emperor to value us when he knows that he came to look for his great grandson...

Li Jinglong hummed a ditty and got into the carriage...

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On the second day, in the Nine Five Flying Dragon Hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Li Jinglong who was kneeling on the ground and came to give his majesty's speech, and said slowly: "Jinglong, this time the disaster relief is urgently needed, and it's hard for you. We will continue to think of ways for money and food. Let's talk about it. Do you have any other needs?"

Li Jinglong was stunned for a moment, and then replied: "Your Majesty, I recommend Xia Yuanji, the Minister of Zhongshu Province, and Tie Xuan, the judge of the Governor's Mansion, to go with you, please allow me!"

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang was silent for a moment, and asked, "Last night... did you go to see our grandson?"

(End of this chapter)