Vol 2 Chapter 854: Settle an account for your majesty

Xingqing Palace.
Gu Jiu took a small abacus, dialed it loudly, and settled accounts with Emperor Wende.
"According to the information received so far, there are about 40,000 to 50,000 refugees going south. Based on the calculation of 40,000, with half a catty of food per person per day, it consumes 20,000 catties a day."
"Firewood, medicine, and personnel salaries are calculated separately. Now the weather is warm and cold, and it will be cold sooner or later. At least 5,000 quilts and 10,000 cotton clothes have to be prepared."
"The burning of fire at night and the consumption of charcoal are also an expense. In addition, the embroidery guards will send manpower to patrol, need to prepare supper, and a sufficient amount of rewards. The total sum of zero and zero, at least the least, is close to ten thousand tael a month. ."
"The war with Beirong is estimated to last for one and a half years. This means that within one or two years, these refugees will not be able to return to their hometowns to start their lives again, and they can only rely on the imperial court."
"Moreover, as the war continues to deepen, more and more refugees will flood into the capital. Many civilians panic, and the Beirong army begins to flee before the Beirong army comes. This will happen more and more. I predict, In half a year, the number of refugees in the capital is very likely to exceed 100,000. Ten months later, it may exceed 200,000."
"To resettle so many refugees, from now on, the Ministry of Households must set aside a sufficient budget. Taking the median of 100,000 people, the Ministry of Households will reserve at least 400,000 taels of silver this year for resettling refugees. The premise is, No one is greedy for this money. However, I doubt that 400,000 taels are not enough to spend. In winter, consumption will increase sharply. This amount of money may be stretched. It is best to reserve 600,000 taels of silver. Medicines should also be prepared. To prevent epidemics."
Gu Jiu put down his abacus and looked at Emperor Wen De.
Emperor Wen De was expressionless, and looked at Master Zhao Shangshu.
Master Zhao had a headache, "Your Majesty, Madam Zhao's account just now shows that the grain is rough grain, and it is cheaper than the current market price. But as refugees flood into the capital, grain prices will definitely fluctuate. Four hundred thousand taels. It is indeed the smallest budget. Even a budget of 600,000 taels may not be enough.
Unless the imperial army can end the war within half a year. Otherwise, there are only a lot more refugees. For example, everyone knows that the capital is rich, and the small Xinmin county is called Xiaojiangnan. Refugees come from the north, they will not go to the south of the Yangtze River, they will only come to the capital to seek survival. "
Emperor Wen De asked: "Can the Ministry of Households use this part of the money to settle refugees?"
Master Zhao shook his head, "The household department has worked so hard for many years, and all of the belongings saved by the department are taken out as soon as the north side opens. There are also arrangements for this year's income. It is really impossible to squeeze enough money to settle refugees."
After finishing speaking, Master Zhao looked at Huang Fu Ma, the newly appointed young man.
The household department has no money, and the Shaofu must have money.
The yellow horse is silent, he is a stamp. Whatever your Majesty says, he will do.
He does not comment on major events in the court.
Emperor Wen De lightly tapped the desktop, very worried.
Gu Jiu said, "Your Majesty, the budget that my daughter-in-law just mentioned can only guarantee that the refugees can live, and there can be no more guarantees."
The food is only coarse grain, and I want to eat meat and vegetables. I'm sorry, but the refugee resettlement site does not provide it, and there is no money.
That's why Gu Jiu said that only the refugees can be guaranteed alive, and others cannot be guaranteed.
Emperor Wen De asked, "Can't we follow the example of Xinmin County and organize the refugees to build?"
Gu Jiu was surprised, "Is your Majesty intending to let these refugees settle in the capital? If they do not settle down, and the houses are repaired, the refugees will not spend money to buy them. The northern suburbs of the city are stretched by mountains and are all mountainous areas. Whether it is for the development of planting or commerce, , Not as good as outside the South City Gate, even outside the East City Gate and the West City Gate.
Natural conditions limit the development outside the North City Gate. Moreover, the Beicheng Gate is close to Beiman Mountain, and the imperial mausoleum is within Beiman Mountain. This area has never allowed large-scale population to settle. If your majesty needs your daughter-in-law to start construction outside the North City Gate, please make an explicit order. "
Emperor Wende has a big head.
Master Lu said aloud: "Can refugees be resettled to the southern suburbs of the city?"
Gu Jiu immediately objected, "The refugees must not be resettled outside the southern suburbs of the city. You must know that these refugees come to the capital to escape the military disaster. They are in a state of panic from body to spirit. Once they enter the south of the city, Xinmin The county is not separated by city walls, and Xinmin County is in danger.
This group of refugees will looted Xinmin County. Tens of thousands of refugees rioted, and only the Beijing camp could be sent to suppress it. Sirs, are you willing to see this man-made disaster happen? Xinmin County in the south of the city has been operating for decades, and has given countless manpower and material resources to achieve today's prosperity. Do you have the heart to let Xinmin County be destroyed by refugees overnight? "
The refugees who fled into Xinmin County of Huahua World would never want to settle down.
On the contrary, there will be immense envy and hatred.
I'm so miserable, people here are singing and dancing, eating and drinking, don't be too happy. This world is too unfair.
The happier others are, the more resentful the refugees are.
When resentment accumulates to the point of explosion, he wants to destroy everything. I want to draw the people of Xinmin County into the same miserable situation as myself, so that the refugees will feel balanced.
Look, everyone is equally miserable, and finally balanced.
This is why, from the south to the north, all cities refuse to enter the city.
Refugees are left unchecked, and the damage to the local area is almost devastating. Sometimes it is more terrifying than the destruction caused by military disasters.
Even the officials who love the people the most will not allow refugees to enter the cities under their jurisdiction.
The most is to take out grain and grass and set up porridge sheds to help the victims.
The experience that the ancestors summed up with blood and tears must not be taken lightly.
Gu Jiu is not afraid to speculate on human nature with the greatest malice.
As soon as she finished speaking, Emperor Wen De immediately rejected the resettlement of the refugees in the southern suburbs of the city.
"Gu Jiu is right, refugees cannot be allowed to enter Xinmin County."
Xinmin County is the capital of the capital and cannot withstand the destruction of refugees.
Mr. Lu said, "The western suburbs of the city, the eastern suburbs of the city is feasible?"
Gu Jiu rejected them one by one.
On the outskirts of the east of the city, there are fertile fields, which are also close to the Weishui Wharf.
Refugees entered the east of the city, and the local people's harvest this year was basically null and void.
Embroidery guards are limited in manpower, and every refugee cannot be prevented.
This refugee went to the fields to steal some food, vegetables and fruits, and the refugee went to steal some...
No matter how much food and vegetables the local people grow, they cannot withstand such losses.
As for the outskirts of the west of the city, the Beijing warehouse is in the west of the city, and the transportation of grain and grass goes from the west of the city. Are you really afraid of these refugees doing something to Kyocang?
"Can it only be in the north of the city?"
"Unless the county offices across Gyeonggi can resettle some refugees."
"Don't count on the county offices below. Even if the imperial court insists on the local government to accept refugees, the people below will behave violently and may cause civil upheaval."
Several ministers argued endlessly.
Emperor Wende had a big head, and he slapped the table, "I will set it up in the northern suburbs of the city. As long as I buy a house, I will allow refugees to settle in the capital. Gu Jiu, I will leave this important task to you. The young mansion will provide 600,000 yuan. Two silvers, you have to settle the rest by yourself. I allow you to do things cheaply."
Gu Jiu is also big head.
Regardless of the rules and irregularities, she said directly: "Your Majesty, the refugees are not the same as the refugees back then. The refugees have to leave their homes because of bankruptcy due to natural disasters and losing everything.
The refugees fled because of military disasters, but they still have houses, land, and properties in their hometowns. As long as the war is over, they can go back to their hometown and start over. It is impossible to expect this group of refugees to overhaul civil engineering in the northern suburbs of the city, and to expect the rapid development of the northern suburbs like Xinmin County. "
Emperor Wen De frowned, "Do you have a better way?"
Gu Jiu rubbed her eyebrows, what can she do?
"You can only set up a factory."
"Set up a factory?"
Everyone looked at Gu Jiu curiously.
Gu Jiu said: "What is the most hopeful thing for these refugees? Finish the war sooner, go home early and start again. Mobilize them and let them contribute to the war, such as military uniform factory, dried meat factory, sweet potato processing Workshops, etc., all factories that provide supplies for the war, all recruit refugees.
You can get your wages if you work, and you can improve your life and buy meat and vegetables. If someone sets an example, other refugees will move. Your Majesty, when people have nothing to do, they are the easiest to think wildly and breed various problems.
As long as there is something to do, there is no time to think about messy things, and people's hearts will soon stabilize. Once the people are stable, there is no need to worry about refugee riots. "
Emperor Wen De nodded secretly.
What he wants is a stable heart.
"Dear Aiqing, what do you think of this matter?"
Master Lu was the first to agree, "Mrs. Zhao's idea is feasible. The Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Households should strongly support it."
Mr. Zhao, Shangshu of the Ministry of Households, said:
The Ministry of Households has been unable to spend more money. All the income this year will be spent in advance. Including the income for next year, there is also a budget.

Master Lu looked at the yellow horse.
Huang Fu Ma immediately said: "The Young Mansion is all based on His Majesty's orders."
Emperor Wende looked at Gu Jiu.
"Elder wife, how do you plan to operate the factory?"
"Need authorization from the Ministry of War. Without authorization from the Ministry of War, my daughter-in-law cannot operate it."
"Yes! I will also make a will to order the Ministry of War to cooperate fully."
Gu Jiu worried, "It's just that the establishment of a factory in the northern suburbs of the city is tantamount to robbing Shaofu's business. My daughter-in-law suggested that the Shaofu should lead the matter and help from all over the world."
Emperor Wende looked at Huangpuma, "How to do it, Huangpuma, you discuss with Madam Zhao and come up with a proper plan. I ask all yamen to move as soon as possible. In a few days, a large number of refugees will flow into the capital. . I don’t want to hear about the refugee riots."
"According to the purpose!"
The preliminary plan is set, and then there are details.
The ministers left, but Emperor Wen De left Gu Jiu alone.
Emperor Wen De motioned to Gu Jiu to sit down and speak.
"I wonder what your Majesty has ordered?"
Emperor Wen De asked straightforwardly: "What is Liu Zhao doing lately?"
Gu Jiu pretended to be silly and sweet, "Every day I go to the court to do errands, and I have nothing else to do."
Emperor Wen De chuckled.
Believe her nonsense.