In the Tang Dynasty, Li Yuan beat Li Shimin at the beginning

Chapter 280: The disaster before the New Year, the reform of the Ministry of War

When will this snow fall?If it goes down any further, it will really be a disaster.

"Wu Jue, what's going on at the cloth factory? Is production still going on?"

Wu Jue said quickly: "Production is still continuing, but the Weishui River has frozen, and our workers can only weave cloth manually. The efficiency is much slower!"

Li Ke nodded: "God is not good today! Recruit more workers, work in three shifts, and rush to work."

Wu Jue frowned and asked: "Your Highness, King of Shu, why are you making so many clothes in this snowy day? How to sell them? Can't they be sold?"

When it snows like this, no one takes to the streets.

Li Ke glanced at her and said: "Hurry up and work, the snow is probably not going to stop in the next few days. This batch of clothes is not for sale. This batch of clothes can save many people!"

"Okay! I'll let someone convey your meaning."

Wu Jue said quickly.

Li Ke said: "Give them more wages and let them sell some work. In this cold weather, working will not kill people, but cooling will kill them!"

Wu Jue said quickly: "I understand."

"This damn heavy snow, I don't know when it will fall. No, I have to go to the palace. You all wait at home!"

Li Ke called the carriage and guards and hurried to the palace.

In the Legislative Hall.

As soon as Li Chengqian saw Li Ke arriving, his frown finally relaxed.

Wei Zheng, Fang Xuanling, Liu Bu Shangshu and other ministers have been waiting here for a long time.

Looking at the white snow falling continuously outside, they were also worried.

Li Ke came to his seat, sat down cross-legged, and asked: "How is the situation now? Are any villages affected by the disaster?"

Wei Zheng said: "We don't know yet. The snow is so heavy that we can't find out!"

"shit."

Li Ke immediately became angry: "Hou Junji, Minister of the Ministry of War."

Hou Junji quickly stood up and raised his hands and said, "I'm here."

Li Ke said: "The Ministry of War immediately took action and sent spies to check various villages. Once a disaster is discovered, it will be reported immediately."

"This……"

Hou Junji hesitated for a moment.

Li Ke looked at him and asked unhappily: "What? Are you in trouble?"

Hou Junji said quickly: "The difficulty is not too difficult, but this is the work of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, not our Ministry of War!"

Yes, the Ministry of War is only responsible for training and fighting.This kind of people's livelihood matters are not under the control of their Ministry of War.

Li Ke was stunned when he heard this and couldn't come back to his senses for a long time.

Yes, as a modern person, he really has no such concept.

The scenes of later generations of people's soldiers rushing to disaster areas are still vivid in our minds!When we get here, those who serve as soldiers can only fight.

Li Ke took a deep breath and said: "Hou Junji, go back and tell the soldiers that disaster relief is fighting, and being able to rescue the victims from the disaster area is military merit.

Let them write down these achievements, and then I will let His Majesty reward them according to their merits.In this way, there is no problem, right? "

Fang Xuanling's eyes suddenly lit up and he said: "This is a good method. With the help of the army, disaster relief will be much easier."

Hou Junji was also very excited when he heard that he could appreciate merit as if he were fighting, and asked quickly: "Then what do we need to do?"

There is no way, I really have no experience!

In the past, disaster relief was the responsibility of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.Their military department has never done anything like this.

Li Ke said: "First, send people to check the situation in the villages around Chang'an, no matter how far away they are. Once a disaster occurs, report back immediately. Second, once the disaster report comes back, immediately send out enough troops to rescue people. .At the same time, the victims must be resettled and their collapsed houses must be rebuilt.

Third, the Ministry of Civil Affairs has provided sufficient materials and money to the Ministry of War to minimize the losses caused by this disaster.

Don’t worry, our Dongshan Chamber of Commerce will also provide a large amount of supplies this time to help the victims tide over the difficulties.

Hou Junji told them that this time, I will not only reward the soldiers who have made meritorious service in the disaster relief battle, but also reward them based on their merits.For those who have made great achievements, I will also ask Your Majesty to confer knighthood on them. "

"A knighthood?"

Hou Junji widened his eyes and asked, "Really?"

Hou Junji really couldn't believe it. There had never been such a precedent!
In the past, you could only get a chance to be knighted if you had enough military exploits.Now, you only need to go to disaster relief and rescue operations to get it.This is really hard to believe.

Li Ke said: "Don't worry, as long as you do a good job, there will be no problem."

Hou Junji quickly looked at Li Chengqian, waiting for his statement.

This thing is really not a joke. The promise has been made. If it cannot be fulfilled by then, Hou Junji will be in great trouble.

Although Li Ke's official position is large, this can be said to be a major reform, and it cannot be realized without the permission of His Majesty or his acting Majesty.

Li Chengqian nodded and expressed his position: "I agree with the King of Shu's suggestion. Water can carry a boat or capsize it. No matter what the cost, we must rescue the victims. I believe that there will be no problem with my father."

"Well, I will take care of it immediately. On behalf of all the people of the Tang Dynasty and all the officers and soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, I would like to express my gratitude to your acting majesty and to your lord, Shangshu Ling."

Hou Junji said solemnly.

Li Chengqian nodded, waved his hand and said: "Go! We must do things well without making any mistakes."

"Here."

Hou Junji agreed, turned around and left in a hurry.

As the saying goes, under heavy rewards, there must be brave men.

Chang'an's troops immediately started moving.

Teams of fast horses took action, braving the heavy snow and rushing to every village.

Teams of fast horses came in and out of Chang'an City, causing the people to panic.Does it feel like there's going to be a war?
Yes, in the past, disaster relief was the responsibility of the officers and soldiers of Chang'an County Government and Wannian County Government, and at worst, the officers and soldiers of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.I have never seen troops being dispatched.

In their view, the troops were there to protect the city and fight the war.So the people hiding at home began to worry.

Although the possibility of war is very low in this cold weather, they are still afraid!

But gradually, they realized something was wrong.

Because, cartloads of supplies were pulled out of the city.

These supplies include bricks, cement, charcoal, food, and various things for food and clothing.

The people in Chang'an City were confused. What were they doing?
But soon, they understood.

The court issued a proclamation to calm the people. They went to provide disaster relief, not to fight.

Shannao Village.

The thatched houses were overwhelmed and rattled under the heavy snow. Although they have not collapsed yet, it is only a matter of time.

The villagers hid in their homes, trembling with fear.

They had no choice but to go outside wearing thin clothes and reinforce the house.

However, the heavy snow did not stop, and their actions could not have much effect at all.

As long as it snows one more day, their house will definitely collapse under the weight of the snow.

If the house collapses, they will definitely freeze to death in this cold winter.

(End of this chapter)