Chapter 1960 Baby kiss (1)

After the emperor spoke, the people below were naturally silent. Nangong Yi looked around and said solemnly: "I was reminded by an expert a few months ago that a severe drought will occur in Jin Dynasty next year. The drought will be serious and millions of people will lose their homes and be displaced. I thought , this matter is of great concern. In order to nip it in the bud, I decided to collect grain and grass and overhaul water conservancy. Starting from this year, the country will vigorously promote drought-tolerant food crops such as corn, white potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins and sorghum. The seeds will be distributed by the state. The above crops must be planted everywhere, and those who violate them will be punished as a crime of rebellion."

After hearing this, everyone looked at each other and didn't know what to say. What the emperor said was too mysterious. Even the Qin Tian Jian couldn't predict this kind of thing. The Qin Tian Jian only observed the celestial phenomena, calculated solar terms, and formulated calendars. It's just that these disasters cannot be predicted at all. Otherwise, the earthquake years ago had been predicted long ago, how could that tragedy have happened?

If that's the case, how did His Majesty know?

Could it be that some kind of magic stick has appeared? Or is it really calculated by an expert? Just like Li Guoshi.

But even Li Guoshi probably doesn't have such ability.

Hoarding grain and grass and building water conservancy projects are not something that can be accomplished with tens of millions of silver. The earth dragon turned over a year ago, which has greatly damaged the country's power and left the national treasury empty. If we continue to stockpile grain and grass and build water conservancy projects, it will easily bring down the power of the country. The most important thing is to shake the foundation of the Jin Dynasty. This matter is of great importance, and it is really unconvincing that His Majesty made such a major decision based only on the words of a charlatan.

Li Guogong said: "Your Majesty, purchasing grain, building water conservancy projects, irrigating farmland, and preventing droughts and disasters are indeed good things for the country and the people. However, the earth dragon turned over a few years ago, and the national power was greatly damaged. I am afraid that it no longer has the ability to continue. Let’s do this.”

Nangong Yi said: "Although there is some truth in what the old man said, the drought next year is destined to happen. It is related to the people's livelihood and it is of great importance. No matter how difficult it is, we must do it."

"Your Majesty, I would like to know who your Majesty was who was advised by a master. Is this person reliable? Could it be that he is a spy sent by other countries to harm our country, the Jin Dynasty?" Another minister raised a question.

When Nangong Yi heard this, he said coldly: "According to what you said, am I the kind of fool who can be easily fooled? Or can you afford the consequences of next year's natural disaster?"

The minister who asked the question saw that His Majesty's face was displeased and knew that he had violated His Majesty's taboo. He hurriedly knelt on the ground and said, "I dare not question Your Majesty's decision. It's just that this matter is too unbelievable, so I thought too much about it." Some."

Nangong Yi said coldly: "It's good that you can say it after thinking about it. I'm afraid that most of you here think like you, but they just don't dare to say it. I can tell you in a very responsible way. , I am not a fool, and I will not make fun of the country. I have repeatedly confirmed that drought will definitely happen next year, so for the sake of the people, these things must be done."

Caiwei also stood up and said: "Ten thousand steps back, even if there is no drought next year, hoarding food and building water conservancy projects will still be of great benefit and no harm. It is better to take precautions before they happen than when disaster strikes." It is better to be caught off guard. Besides, although hoarding food and building water conservancy projects is expensive, as long as everyone works together, it may not shake the foundation of the country."

Today, Nangong Yi has summoned all the dignitaries and vassal kings, as well as envoys from various countries, not only to celebrate his birthday, but also for another purpose - to call on everyone to raise donations!

The suggestion to raise funds was Caiwei's suggestion to him. The process was that Nangong Yi took the lead in donating money for next year's disaster prevention work. The rest was optional. You can donate more or less, as long as you do your part.