Chapter 182: It’s easy to ask God, but it’s hard to send God away (please subscribe!!) In Zhu Yuanzhang's eyes, an official should serve the people wholeheartedly. If he doesn't do anything, what kind of official is he? ! There is nothing wrong with Zhu Yuanzhang's idea, but Zhu Yuanzhang ignored some of the needs of the officials themselves, especially local officials and grassroots officials. They were not the princes and nobles in the capital. They were doing the most specific things but only had a little money. , sometimes their lives are even worse than those of ordinary people.

Under such circumstances, it is really difficult for officials to show their combat effectiveness! So judging from this point of view, it is really not easy to be an official under Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Ouyang Lun, this kid, can always think of ways, but these methods are somewhat misleading."

Zhu Yuanzhang muttered.

Judging from the current situation, Ouyang Lun ensured that the refugees had enough food to eat, officials, martyrs, and soldiers were well fed, the epidemic was under control, businessmen made a fortune, and the court spent less money. It can be said that he was able to Everything considered has been considered.

So far, no one is dissatisfied with Ouyang Lun's approach. This is why Zhu Yuanzhang thinks Ouyang Lun is great. In fact, Zhu Yuanzhang does not like Ouyang Lun's approach.

But it can't be used. As a pragmatist, Zhu Yuanzhang can barely accept it.

Guo Zi continued: "Your Majesty, what Ouyang Prince Consort did may not have been the method used by the imperial court in the past, but now it has stabilized the situation in Guangdong, and it can be said that it is indispensable."

Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily: "How could I not know what you said? Do you need to remind me?"

"If you can do what Ouyang Lun does, I won't punish you!"

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Perhaps the epidemic in Guangdong has been controlled and the atmosphere in Tai Chi Hall has eased.

Within Guangdong Province.

There are more and more refugee villages, and basically all the refugees who want to escape Guangdong are gathered in the refugee villages on the border.

The refugees, who were originally a little worried, are no longer fearful, hungry and confused due to the reasonable arrangements made by the government.

Most of the refugees, under the leadership of officials, began to resume farming. Farming was something that was engraved in their bones. Moreover, the government even issued a statement saying that due to the epidemic, people in the five prefectures in the Guangdong epidemic area had to flee. , death, as long as everyone works hard and the epidemic is resolved, the government will take back the fields and re-divide them, giving priority to refugees like them.

It can be said that this policy has directly rekindled hope for the future among the already desperate refugees! A small number of people chose to join the team of martyrs and followed the government into the epidemic area to deal with the source of the epidemic. Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.

Time passes day by day.

The epidemic area was cleared bit by bit, and the refugees plowed acres after acres of fields. The food they ate was getting better and better. From the rice porridge mixed with fine sand and rice bran at the beginning, it gradually became Dry rice, vegetables, and occasionally a meal of meat with a bit of meaty flavor.

"Everyone remember, it was Mr. Ouyang who let us eat hot meals!"

"I heard before that there was a good official named Ouyang Lun in the north. He fed and clothed the people under his rule. I didn't believe it, but now I do!"

"As long as we work hard, we can have enough to eat!"

"God, I am eating better now than before the epidemic. I must not be dreaming."

"When Master Ouyang solves the epidemic, we can return to our hometown and get our own land!"

"That's right, eat quickly and go to work in the fields after eating. My goal today is to plow one acre again!"

People can clearly see that the situation is getting better and work harder.

early morning.

"Your Majesty, the epidemic in Guangdong has entered the final stage, and it is only a matter of time before it is completely resolved."

"Furthermore, Prince Consort Ouyang has used many surprising methods. I believe there will be no more surprises in the future."

Lu Chang was the first to stand up and say.

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang showed a smile on his face.

The epidemic is like a cancer. Once out of control, Ming Dynasty will fall into the abyss, but fortunately it is now under control.

"Oh!"

"You just said that Ouyang Lun used many extraordinary methods. Please tell me more specifically. I want to know what other methods Ouyang Lun used besides feeding the refugees with fine sand and rice bran!"

Zhu Yuanzhang asked curiously.

"Your Majesty, according to the news from Guangdong, the epidemic in Guangdong was quite serious at first. Many villages in the epidemic area died. However, Ouyang Prince Consort prepared protective clothing and masks in advance. It is said that they can isolate the epidemic infection to the maximum extent. Anyone who enters the epidemic area Personnel must wear protective clothing and masks, and so far, no epidemic control personnel have been infected!"

Lu Chang said excitedly.

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded repeatedly, "I see. I was wondering before, why did Ouyang Lun get so much cloth? It turns out that it is used here! If the epidemic can be isolated, the epidemic will not be so terrible."

"Go on, what else did Ouyang Lun do!"

"Yes!" Lu Chang continued: "Ouyang Prince Consort's approach is to proceed step by step, using a large number of epidemic eradication personnel to eliminate the source of the epidemic in a blanket manner, using lime powder and wine."

"Can the source of the epidemic be eliminated with lime powder and wine?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked curiously.

Lu Chang shook his head, "This was proposed by Prince Consort Ouyang, but so far it seems that the effect is pretty good. No one has been infected with the disease in any of the cleaned epidemic areas."

"In addition to dealing with the epidemic areas, what I admire most are the refugee villages and the epidemic isolation villages. It is precisely because of this arrangement that the epidemic in the entire Guangdong Province was brought under control so quickly."

When Lu Chang said this, not only Zhu Yuanzhang was curious, but Zhu Biao and other ministers in the Taiji Hall also looked curious.

"Then let's continue talking about refugee villages and epidemic isolation villages!" The Guangdong epidemic was about to be solved, and Zhu Yuanzhang was completely relaxed, and he also wanted to study Ouyang Lun's methods.

"Yes!"

Lu Chang handed over his hand, "The refugee village in Ouyang Prince Consort is not just to take in the refugees, but to let the refugees get back on their feet, work on the land, reclaim the previously barren fields in Guangdong, and plant crops again. Not only that, Ouyang Prince Consort also led them to build roads and bridges."

Forehead. Zhu Yuanzhang was quite speechless when he heard that Ouyang Lun was building roads again.

"This kid must be crazy. He can practice wherever he goes! He is simply a road-building madman!" Zhu Yuanzhang complained.

"Your Majesty, Prince Consort Ouyang's method is wonderful!" Guo Zi sighed.

"Where is the magic?"

"Letting refugees cultivate land and build roads will, firstly, not waste labor, and secondly, it will prevent refugees from having enough food and nothing to do and causing a big mess. Moreover, whether it is farming or building roads, it will have a great impact on Guangdong's own development." After the epidemic is over, the people of Guangdong will be able to rely on the re-cultivated fields to be self-sufficient, and the built roads and bridges will make Guangdong’s transportation more developed. Few people can think of such foresight."

Guo Zi explained.

"Listening to what you said, it's true." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded, "If Ouyang Lun does this, the court can save a lot of money."

"Lv Chang, what's going on with that 'disease quarantine area'?"

"Your Majesty, the main purpose of the epidemic isolation area is to gather people infected with the epidemic to prevent these people from infecting other healthy people, and at the same time, it also allows doctors to focus on treatment." "Now the people of Guangdong are no longer angry after hearing about the epidemic, everyone is We are very confident in solving the epidemic."

"It all depends on Ouyang Prince Consort to strategize and handle things properly!"

After listening to Lu Chang's description, the officials in the Taidian Palace were shocked.

"Consort Ouyang is really a great man to me!"

"The solutions to the problem have been solved one after another, and the epidemic in Guangdong has been solved at the minimum cost. I really admire them!"

The ministers praised Ouyang Lun one after another.

Zhu Yuanzhang was sitting on the dragon chair. Although his face was still calm, he was still quite happy in his heart.

Ouyang Lun, the son-in-law, is fine! Time flies to mid-June.

The epidemic in Guangdong has gradually receded. All the affected areas in Guangdong have been "recovered" and no people have died from the disease again.

Inside the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Zhu Yuanzhang also reviewed the memorials as normal.

At this time, Zhu Biao came in with Lu Chang, Guo Zi and other ministers.

"My sons (ministers, etc.) pay homage to Your Majesty!"

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang put down the Zhu batches and memorials in his hands, slowly raised his head, "No courtesy!"

"Looking at the smiles on your faces, it seems you have brought me some good news!"

Zhu Biao said with a smile: "I really can't hide anything from my father. I just received news from Guangdong. In addition to the infected people who are still in isolation, the source of the epidemic in Guangdong Province has been Clean it all up!”

"The refugees who fled their homeland due to the epidemic have all returned to their hometowns, and the checkpoints on the Guangdong border have been almost dismantled. We have won the battle against the Guangdong epidemic!"

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang smiled happily.

But my mind was thinking about something else.

The epidemic was entirely caused by the inaction of officials in Guangdong Province. They had been busy pacifying the refugees and dealing with the epidemic, and only killed Luo Rong, the former chief envoy of Guangdong, to appease the people. However, Zhu Yuanzhang knew very well that the situation in Guangdong was by no means just a simple one. Luo Rong's fault! Now that the epidemic problem is almost solved, it's time for him to take action.

"Not bad!"

"Those officials in Guangdong completely disappointed me. Fortunately, Ouyang Lun did not let me down."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and continued: "Since the epidemic has been almost dealt with, let Ouyang Lun return to Northern Zhili. After all, he is the chief envoy of Northern Zhili, not the chief envoy of Guangdong. If he stays for a long time, he will not be able to return to Northern Zhili." People will have opinions."

However, when Zhu Yuanzhang finished speaking, the hall of Taihe became quiet, and Zhu Biao, Lu Chang and others looked embarrassed.

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, "Did something happen?"

Zhu Biao said slowly: "Father, actually the fourth brother-in-law has wanted to return to Beizhili for a long time, but the people of Guangdong Province will not let him go."

Hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned, "The epidemic has been solved, why not let Ouyang Lun go? Could it be that Ouyang Lun did something that was harmful to nature and justice?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was quite puzzled.

The epidemic has been resolved, but there is no use in keeping Ouyang Lun! Zhu Biao shook his head, "Father, it's not that the fourth brother-in-law did anything evil. On the contrary, it was precisely because the fourth brother-in-law saved the people of Guangdong from disaster, so the people wanted the fourth brother-in-law to stay and continue to lead them."

Forehead. How could we forget this! Ouyang Lun is the best at winning people's hearts.

"Didn't anyone tell the people of Guangdong that I want to punish corrupt officials? After this incident, I will definitely arrange for more capable and virtuous chief envoys to them?" Zhu Yuanzhang said angrily: "Is this boy Ouyang Lun here? He is causing trouble behind his back, and now the people are listening to him. As long as he instigates him, the people will naturally not let him go!"

Zhu Biao shook his head again, "Father, you have really wronged your fourth brother-in-law. Some time ago, the fourth brother-in-law wrote to his son to complain, saying that the people of Guangdong had surrounded the Guangzhou government office and would not let him leave. Where would he go behind him? At least tens of thousands of people have to be followed, which is very distressing!"

Forehead. He is still worried!

Zhu Yuanzhang's face froze.

"Father, as the Inspector of the Eight Prefectures, Li Shanchang has been communicating with the people, telling the people of Guangdong what you mean, Father, but the people said that they only believe in the fourth brother-in-law now, and they cannot trust the Emperor and the court."

Zhu Biao said cautiously.

"I" Zhu Yuanzhang was so angry that smoke was coming out of his mouth.

Trouble!

Actually, even I and the imperial court don’t believe it!It's really a waste of time to save you.

When the epidemic broke out, I tried every means to save you, but now I just said "I can't believe it."

And Ouyang Lun is not a good person either! Seeing Zhu Yuanzhang's angry look, Guo Zi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the people of Guangdong have been crying for local officials for a long time. Due to the deliberate concealment of Guangdong's unscrupulous officials, the imperial court only found out about the epidemic long after the outbreak. Although many disaster relief measures were taken subsequently. , but with little effect, the people of Guangdong naturally do not understand the sacrifices made by His Majesty and the imperial court to them."

"On the contrary, after Prince Consort Ouyang went to Guangdong, he used a series of methods to settle the people and eliminate the source of the epidemic, so that nearly half of the people in Guangdong did not have to leave their hometown. In their view, Prince Consort Ouyang was their savior."

"Of course I don't want Prince Consort Ouyang to leave."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. He agreed with Guo Zi's analysis, but he felt strange when he thought that Ouyang Lun was more important to the people of Guangdong than him as the emperor.

"Hmph! If I didn't have my wise eyes, how could Ouyang Lun go to Guangdong?"

"Yes, the epidemic in Guangdong depends entirely on His Majesty's planning and victory. It's just that the people don't understand."

Guo Zi and others agreed one after another.

"Also, if the imperial court had not continued to support Guangdong's disaster relief, how could Ouyang Lun have solved the epidemic so easily?"

"Without the support of His Majesty and the imperial court, Ouyang Consort naturally cannot do it. The people will definitely understand this later. Please calm down, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty is the common ruler of the world, why should you be angry with the people and Ouyang Lun."

Zhu Yuanzhang complained a few words, and with the agreement of Guo Zi and other ministers, his mood improved a lot.

But this is not the biggest headache. Now we still have to think about how to let Ouyang Lun leave and let Guangdong Province recover as soon as possible. There are still many things to do!

There is quite a feeling that it is easy to invite gods but difficult to send them away. (End of this chapter)