Seeing this, Sun Quan nodded and agreed to Sun Deng's request.

After returning to the harem after the end of the dynasty, Sun Quan looked worried and couldn't help but sigh:

Asking for rain is just an act of desperation. Who knows whether it will succeed in the end?

And even if God is merciful and it rains, I'm afraid this year's farming will be delayed.

"Your Majesty, another document has been sent from the place."

Lu Yi, who was responsible for supervising the clerical affairs of the central government and local states and counties, saw that His Majesty was not in a good mood, but he still had to bite the bullet and report it.

When Sun Quan heard this, he was even more displeased:

"About the drought again?"

"Exactly."

"Don't look! It's the same thing, the same rhetoric. Do they know nothing else but this?"

Facing Lu Yi, who was a kind retainer, Sun Quan had no need to restrain his temper like he did in the court.

But seeing him say slightly annoyed:

"I sent them to work on behalf of the emperor's herdsmen! Let them solve problems for me! It's not just for them to just send out urgent messages all day long."

Lu Yi, who would always try his best to avoid situations like this, naturally came up to him at this time, not to cause trouble for Emperor Wu.

After Sun Quan got angry, Lu Yi said softly:

"Your Majesty, as the saying goes, the only plan for a year is spring. Now that there is a drought in spring, it is better to make plans for winter as early as possible."

Sun Quan was righteous and became even more irritable when he heard this:

"Don't I know? But what can I do? If I personally ask for rain and get it, not just once, but ten or eight times, I can do it."

Lu Yi continued to remind:

"Your Majesty, if you ask for rain at this time, even if you can ask for rain, I'm afraid it's already too late!"

"Therefore, I think that instead of asking for rain, Your Majesty should find ways to ask for food and stock up on food to prevent hunger at the end of the year. This is the right time!"

Sun Quan, who had been in a state of irritability and anxiety these days, was immediately excited when he heard what Lu Yi said:

"If you miss the spring plowing, where will the food come from?"

Everyone knows that the root cause of this matter is food.

But now there is drought in the south and north of the Yangtze River. Who will have enough food?

What Lu Yi was waiting for was Sun Quan’s sentence.

He smiled slightly and moved closer:

"The school affairs office supervises the documents, so I have already known about your Majesty's concerns. If Your Majesty is worried, it is an insult to me."

"Don't dare to forget it if it's an insult. I've asked about it. Over there in Shu, food prices have only increased slightly. I heard that this year's drought will have little impact on the west."

When Sun Quan heard Lu Yi's words, he couldn't help being surprised:

"Are you serious about this?"

Lu Yi quickly said:

"How dare I make false claims about such a major matter? The school affairs office has already inquired about the transportation and supplies from the Han Dynasty."

After the Emperor of Han Dynasty moved the capital to Chang'an, Nanxiang Exchange also moved to Chang'an.

But the Han Wu Yi City established in Yong'an finally came into play at this time.

Yong'an Yishi, modeled after Nanxiang Exchange, lists bulk material prices every day and also accepts material delivery contracts.

But it was limited to the transactions between Shu and Wu.

But this is enough.

Some of the caravan stewards who came from Wudi finally no longer had to travel the wrong way to Nanxiang to inquire about business news.

Lu Yi's surprise for Sun Quan didn't stop there.

"Moreover, I have already contacted the Han State and said that they will buy more grain this year. They are already making preparations."

When Sun Quan heard this, his eyes widened suddenly:

"really?"

"Your Majesty, the contract has been prepared and we are just waiting for your Majesty's agreement."

"Okay, okay! This is a great thing, why do you need to wait for me to agree? Just agree!"

Although I don't know how much grain Lu Yi can buy from Shu for emergency relief, one more load of grain is one more guarantee.

What's more, the food in Han Dynasty has always been abundant.

I'm afraid the number of those who have signed the contract will not be small...

Thinking of this, Sun Quan remembered another thing:

"Where did you get the money to buy food?"

"Your Majesty, this is exactly why Your Majesty needs to agree."

Lu Yi said, "Actually, this batch of food was not paid for by the treasury, but came from a wealthy family in Jingzhou. They sympathized with Your Majesty and were willing to share your worries."

"Them?" Sun Quan was startled, "Are they so kind?"

Of course it's not because they have good intentions.

It's because the school office is in Jingzhou and there are many sugarcane plantation workers!

"Your Majesty, of course they will not be so kind. Of course they have something to ask for."

Lu Yi explained:

"Now there is rebellion by barbarians in Jiaozhou, and then there is rebellion by traitors. Those rebellious ministers and traitors attacked Lingling and Guiyang, and the chaos spread to Jingnan."

"Many Jiaozhou lords and even military officers are involved."

"For example, the rebel generals Liao Shi and Liao Qian brothers not only have a lot of fertile land at home, but they also led the soldiers to build a lot of land in Jingzhou in the past few years."

"Logically speaking, these properties of theirs will be lost to the government. Now the families in Jingzhou want to buy them all."

When Sun Quan heard this, a sneer appeared on his face:

"Buy it? I think they want to protect the relatives of the two thieves of the Liao family, right?"

Lu Yi did not deny it, but followed Sun Quan's words and said:

"Your Majesty, the Liao family is considered a wealthy family in Jingzhou. The relatives of the two thieves of the Liao family will definitely be convicted. They dare not protect them."

"But for the rest of the people, their sins are not punishable by death. It is only human nature that Mr. Liao is willing to pay and provide food to atone for their sins."

Since the Han Dynasty, it has been normal not only to pay for one's sins but also to buy an official position.

If Sun Quan really wanted to blame the Jingzhou Liao family for this incident, he would not do so.

What's more important is that Dawu is now in urgent need of food.

If nothing else is done, there may be a famine at the end of the year.

At this time, Emperor Wu was naturally happy to go with the flow.

But he was still angry:

"It's okay to pay for food, but the price..."

He glanced at Lu Yi.

Lu Yi understood and quickly smiled:

"Your Majesty, don't worry, I know what to do."

"You always do what I want." Seeing this, Sun Quan finally felt a little relaxed on his face, "It's just that this matter is of great importance."

"Since they are willing to provide money and food, then don't be polite. This is not the time for friendship."

Emperor Wu would definitely not be stingy if someone took advantage of him to be slaughtered.

Looking at Lu Yi again, Sun Quan is both sad and happy:
Chapter completed!